Greetings!
This weekend I went to the National Capital Christian Education Conference. It was such a refreshing. I realized during the conference that it had been a while since I had taken time out just for me. We have to take time every now and then to learn things from another person's perspective. It also gives us the opportunity to fellowship with people we have never met, yet have so much in common with.
I have to admit, at first I didn't want to go. I love conferences, but I always feel so empowered to do something afterward, and so guilty for not doing anything. I know, I know...all I have to do is stop procrastinating and DO SOMETHING. It's not that easy. At least, not for me. One of the problems is that I think on things way too long. I usually think on it until it gets so big that I just give up. I basically talk myself out of it.
I'm really kind of tired of doing that. So, for the next few weeks, I'm going to do something every day that gets me closer to the purpose God has for me. I know there are things God is calling me to, but I have not been able to get past my own thinking. One of my friends keeps telling me that this is the year for harvest. So, I challenge you to join me and step out on faith. Whatever that thing is that God has placed way down deep inside of you...that thing you are afraid to even tell anyone about--do it. Don't hold back any longer. God is calling you to take that first step...
Let's get ready to reap!
Until next time...
Be blessed!
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Greetings!
I can feel Spring in the air. This time of year always makes me feel rejuvenated. I would imagine that it's just like the bears feel after a long winter. Thinking about that caused me to think about how I felt when God saved me. Before I gave my life to Him, it was like going through a long, cold winter, and when God came into my heart...it was like the bursting forth of Spring. I felt brand new, like I could do anything...and that everything was possible. But, then I began to get distracted with "works," and lost my way a little. I forgot who God was in my life, and what He had done for me. I thank Him for Jesus, and I thank Him for the Holy Spirit...one died for me, and the other lives within me. How awesome is that!
So, now it's time for me to take the limits off God. I think many times, I have tied God's hands because of my unbelief. There is so much that He wanted and still wants to do for me...for all of us, but we have a hard time trusting Him. Even though He has shown Himself to be faithful, we still find it hard to believe that He will be there when we need Him. God's word says in Isaiah 26:3 that, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." I want that peace. I want to keep my mind on Him, and not be distracted by the things I see. I know that no one can do for me what God has already done for me. He sent His one and only Son to die for sins He never committed. That's the kind of love God has for His children. I believe that in this day, God is calling us higher. He wants all of His children to live victorious lives, and the only way we can do that is to stay rooted in His word. That 's the only way we can know Him, and what He expects for us and from us. God deserves our best.
Make this the year that you begin to walk in the love and grace of God. That you begin to believe not only that God is who He says He is, but that you are who God says you are.
Lord, we praise you, we lift you up. We bless Your name. We thank you for loving us in spite of us. Help us to be all that you have called us to be. We give you all the glory, and all the praise.
In the precious, matchless, powerful name of Jesus, the Christ I pray...Amen.
Until next time...
Be blessed.
I can feel Spring in the air. This time of year always makes me feel rejuvenated. I would imagine that it's just like the bears feel after a long winter. Thinking about that caused me to think about how I felt when God saved me. Before I gave my life to Him, it was like going through a long, cold winter, and when God came into my heart...it was like the bursting forth of Spring. I felt brand new, like I could do anything...and that everything was possible. But, then I began to get distracted with "works," and lost my way a little. I forgot who God was in my life, and what He had done for me. I thank Him for Jesus, and I thank Him for the Holy Spirit...one died for me, and the other lives within me. How awesome is that!
So, now it's time for me to take the limits off God. I think many times, I have tied God's hands because of my unbelief. There is so much that He wanted and still wants to do for me...for all of us, but we have a hard time trusting Him. Even though He has shown Himself to be faithful, we still find it hard to believe that He will be there when we need Him. God's word says in Isaiah 26:3 that, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." I want that peace. I want to keep my mind on Him, and not be distracted by the things I see. I know that no one can do for me what God has already done for me. He sent His one and only Son to die for sins He never committed. That's the kind of love God has for His children. I believe that in this day, God is calling us higher. He wants all of His children to live victorious lives, and the only way we can do that is to stay rooted in His word. That 's the only way we can know Him, and what He expects for us and from us. God deserves our best.
Make this the year that you begin to walk in the love and grace of God. That you begin to believe not only that God is who He says He is, but that you are who God says you are.
Lord, we praise you, we lift you up. We bless Your name. We thank you for loving us in spite of us. Help us to be all that you have called us to be. We give you all the glory, and all the praise.
In the precious, matchless, powerful name of Jesus, the Christ I pray...Amen.
Until next time...
Be blessed.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Greetings!
This year, I have been inspired to be all that God has called me to be. I think what has happened in the past is that I tried to be who everyone else wanted me to be or expected me to be. That caused me to lose my way a little. I have finally begun to let myself be myself, and it is a wonderful feeling.
Even though I know God wanted to use me...the "me" He had made me to be, it was hard to figure out who that was. I spent way too much time people-pleasing, and that was causing me to forget what it was like to be myself.
In Psalm 139:14, the Lord says that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. We are such complex beings. There is so much more to us than we can ever see with our eyes. Only God knows us completely, and getting to that place where we can trust Him with us is not easy. But, I am determined to keep my heart and my life open to Him. I want the fullness of God to permeate every fiber of my being so that my life is a reflection of all that He is.
I pray that everyone has the opportunity to fall in love with the Lord...to be confident in Him, and to learn the power of His unconditional love. When you do that...when you really let God be God in your life, it allows you the freedom to be who God has called you to be.
Until next time...
Be blessed!
This year, I have been inspired to be all that God has called me to be. I think what has happened in the past is that I tried to be who everyone else wanted me to be or expected me to be. That caused me to lose my way a little. I have finally begun to let myself be myself, and it is a wonderful feeling.
Even though I know God wanted to use me...the "me" He had made me to be, it was hard to figure out who that was. I spent way too much time people-pleasing, and that was causing me to forget what it was like to be myself.
In Psalm 139:14, the Lord says that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. We are such complex beings. There is so much more to us than we can ever see with our eyes. Only God knows us completely, and getting to that place where we can trust Him with us is not easy. But, I am determined to keep my heart and my life open to Him. I want the fullness of God to permeate every fiber of my being so that my life is a reflection of all that He is.
I pray that everyone has the opportunity to fall in love with the Lord...to be confident in Him, and to learn the power of His unconditional love. When you do that...when you really let God be God in your life, it allows you the freedom to be who God has called you to be.
Until next time...
Be blessed!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Greetings!
Last year seems like a dress rehearsal for what is yet to come. It wasn't that 2012 was particularly hard, but there were some challenges...some things I had to learn about myself. I learned a lot about what God expected from and for me. I am a unique creation...enabled to do great things. We all are. It's just hard sometimes believing that. At least it has been for me. I have learned the hard way that I have to allow the Holy Spirit to lead. I can't be the director, producer, actress, and audience in this show. I have to trust that since God knows my ending from my beginning, He knows which way is best for me, and I am finding that when I listen to Him, things are a lot less hectic.
Once I found my place in God, I realized that it is so much easier to accept who God has made me to be. I think I will always want to be better....to do better, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. I think we should all want to be the best we can be...we just can't let it be our focus. Our focus has to always be on God. When we take our eyes off Him, we lose our way.
Every year, I make a list of resolutions that I usually lose...and of course, if I can't find them, I can't do them. So, for 2013 I'm only making one resolution. This year, I will work diligently to keep my focus where it should be...on the Master. I love Him with all of my heart, and because I do...I want to please Him. Walking in the will of God pleases Him, and that is my ultimate goal.
"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him" (1 Cor. 2:9).
I am so excited about that!
Be blessed...
Last year seems like a dress rehearsal for what is yet to come. It wasn't that 2012 was particularly hard, but there were some challenges...some things I had to learn about myself. I learned a lot about what God expected from and for me. I am a unique creation...enabled to do great things. We all are. It's just hard sometimes believing that. At least it has been for me. I have learned the hard way that I have to allow the Holy Spirit to lead. I can't be the director, producer, actress, and audience in this show. I have to trust that since God knows my ending from my beginning, He knows which way is best for me, and I am finding that when I listen to Him, things are a lot less hectic.
Once I found my place in God, I realized that it is so much easier to accept who God has made me to be. I think I will always want to be better....to do better, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. I think we should all want to be the best we can be...we just can't let it be our focus. Our focus has to always be on God. When we take our eyes off Him, we lose our way.
Every year, I make a list of resolutions that I usually lose...and of course, if I can't find them, I can't do them. So, for 2013 I'm only making one resolution. This year, I will work diligently to keep my focus where it should be...on the Master. I love Him with all of my heart, and because I do...I want to please Him. Walking in the will of God pleases Him, and that is my ultimate goal.
"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him" (1 Cor. 2:9).
I am so excited about that!
Be blessed...
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