After months of searching for a location for a special event that my company is hosting...the few options I had were less than desirable. The locations might have been nice, but the expense was more than a non-profit can afford. After months of doors closing, but having high hopes... I settled into a chair to encourage a resident about their struggles.
Having just shared the "updated' situation with my boss, he walks in and hands me an envelope, he adds "try this..."
Pulling a brightly colored, holiday themed letter out of an envelope, the first line read..."Need a location for your Special Event?" I suddenly felt like Jimmy Stewart and wanted to look over my shoulder! Yes, Yes...I do!!! I just started grinning as I read the rest of the page. I showed the paper to the woman sitting across from me, which gave such a grand opportunity to prove how much God IS involved in our lives.
After my meeting, I called the number on the page and after a few attempts I received a message, in return, left one. Today... I received a surprise visit. The very person, who sent me the letter, not only received my message but decided to visit me!!! After an honest conversation about my situation, and sharing that her letter was like a light from heaven, we made arrangements to see the building tomorrow!!!
GOD IS GOOD! Later I got to share this amazing story with a friend and tell them about Gideon. Just earlier today before my special visit, I knew... if God didn’t show up...It was not within my ability to make this happen! And God showed up! Although there are still obstacles to overcome, He has given me more hope and faith to press in and know that He is watching.
I want to remain unable, so that all my blessings are to HIS Glory! Like my pastors say... Dream Big...Bigger than you can accomplish by yourself!
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Chick Night!!!
Wow, let me tell you how awesome Pricilla Shirer is!!! Talk about delivering truth and impacting your world!!!
Last night was a Chick Night at HPC and we had Pricilla as a guest speaker. She talked about the things of this world that God is calling us away from in order to take full rest in Him. In order to run to the Father, we are running away from things...
Those things were:
- Come away from temporary circumstances. John 11:2
- Come away from doubting God.
- Come away from being caught up in customs.
- Come away from gambling with Gods grace.
Allow God to come in and renovate, when you invite Him in!
Check out www.priscillaspeaks.com & Be blessed!!!
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Birthday Blessings!!!
Unbelievably, as of the 14th, I am now 25 years old. Wow...it actually feels different. As the last few years have been a blur, I understand the amount of wow that friends have tried to explain in previous years. As silly as it seems even my approach to the day was more bold and vocal.
As life is just beginning, I have reflected on the "growing up" factor the last few years...still in amazement that we are just not 17 anymore. I decided to blog these thoughts because the day brought a multiple amount of spiritual blessings and I want to remember the Gifts God layed before me.
Authority. A bold word...not just by font adjustments either :)
We are given the authority through Christ to affect not only our day but the day of the lives around us. How much do we embrace that authority? I, myself wish I was much more devoted to the pulling down of strongholds and the calling upon Gods grace, however I find myself frustrated with my flesh.
This authority isn't because we deserve it. It's gifted to aid us in the walk that is laid before us, like tools for a journey mapped out by the Father.
Will I exercise this authority in obedience by claiming healing, life and grace for Gods people?
Rebellion.
No matter how much I submit, God continues to peel another layer of definace from my flesh. A year ago, I didn't feel defiant or rebellious. I saw my struggles and "lack of discipline" as a short coming or thorn in my flesh. Yet as I prayed for truth and light, and I began to confront my commitment to dicipline, the more evident truth came out. I have been rebellious. I have been rebellious to change from a long time comfort, companion, dare I say friend? Justification.
I hear repeatedly that if you aren't changing, then you don't want it bad enough. When will that time come? When will I want it bad enough? When do I win? I am claiming that all my weaknesses will be my strengths in Jesus name!!!
Truth.
OH BOY does it hurt! But I will not shy away from it! I will continue to pray that truth be made known to my heart and that I will embrace its blade that cuts away at my flesh, even if in tears, Lord make me strong in your discipline. For God says He disciplines those the loves!!!
I will leave it there fore now...I actually wanted to write a specific word that God showed me, but in my procrastination I waited a couple days and now cannot remember. I pray this is a lesson to remind me to write when God speaks. I hope to add to this, it was a pretty awesome word.
As life is just beginning, I have reflected on the "growing up" factor the last few years...still in amazement that we are just not 17 anymore. I decided to blog these thoughts because the day brought a multiple amount of spiritual blessings and I want to remember the Gifts God layed before me.
Authority. A bold word...not just by font adjustments either :)
We are given the authority through Christ to affect not only our day but the day of the lives around us. How much do we embrace that authority? I, myself wish I was much more devoted to the pulling down of strongholds and the calling upon Gods grace, however I find myself frustrated with my flesh.
This authority isn't because we deserve it. It's gifted to aid us in the walk that is laid before us, like tools for a journey mapped out by the Father.
Will I exercise this authority in obedience by claiming healing, life and grace for Gods people?
Rebellion.
No matter how much I submit, God continues to peel another layer of definace from my flesh. A year ago, I didn't feel defiant or rebellious. I saw my struggles and "lack of discipline" as a short coming or thorn in my flesh. Yet as I prayed for truth and light, and I began to confront my commitment to dicipline, the more evident truth came out. I have been rebellious. I have been rebellious to change from a long time comfort, companion, dare I say friend? Justification.
I hear repeatedly that if you aren't changing, then you don't want it bad enough. When will that time come? When will I want it bad enough? When do I win? I am claiming that all my weaknesses will be my strengths in Jesus name!!!
Truth.
OH BOY does it hurt! But I will not shy away from it! I will continue to pray that truth be made known to my heart and that I will embrace its blade that cuts away at my flesh, even if in tears, Lord make me strong in your discipline. For God says He disciplines those the loves!!!
I will leave it there fore now...I actually wanted to write a specific word that God showed me, but in my procrastination I waited a couple days and now cannot remember. I pray this is a lesson to remind me to write when God speaks. I hope to add to this, it was a pretty awesome word.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Family...claimed by a name!
Gods timing is incredible! People and things that we dont think about on a regular basis, can suddenly pop into our heads one day.
Yesterday, I was reminded of a forgotten and broken person. Someone who was actually in my family! Eighteen years ago my second cousin accidentally took a life. He himself, was only 15 years old. All this time later, bearly remembering what his face looked like, but remembering the drama as a child... I began to think about his life. In a search for his wereabouts, I discovered that one day, reshaped his entire life. Today, he is still paying the price.
Thinking on the family that forgot about him, including myself, I was broken hearted. My very own family, a loved one, feeling forgotten. Then God began to unveil more...he isnt even my blood. He is adopted, once greatly loved and cherished, then brushed aside. The very fact that he bears the same last name, he might as well be my brother. Weither by name or blood, I can claim the restoration of his life according the the blood covenant through Jesus Christ. Just as Jesus has claimed ourbroken lives through His sacrifice.
How incredible and beautiful is the love of Christ. That we bare the same last name as the Father. Claimed and cared for because we are family. That miles, nor years could ever seperate us from being on His mind at all times. That He wants so much for us to be released from years of bondage, brokeness and heartache. We are not forgotten!
How timely a word for our current series at church. And when this cousin is quite sure that a world has moved on without him over 18 years...that a family has forsaken him...God has not forgotten him.
Yesterday, I was reminded of a forgotten and broken person. Someone who was actually in my family! Eighteen years ago my second cousin accidentally took a life. He himself, was only 15 years old. All this time later, bearly remembering what his face looked like, but remembering the drama as a child... I began to think about his life. In a search for his wereabouts, I discovered that one day, reshaped his entire life. Today, he is still paying the price.
Thinking on the family that forgot about him, including myself, I was broken hearted. My very own family, a loved one, feeling forgotten. Then God began to unveil more...he isnt even my blood. He is adopted, once greatly loved and cherished, then brushed aside. The very fact that he bears the same last name, he might as well be my brother. Weither by name or blood, I can claim the restoration of his life according the the blood covenant through Jesus Christ. Just as Jesus has claimed ourbroken lives through His sacrifice.
How incredible and beautiful is the love of Christ. That we bare the same last name as the Father. Claimed and cared for because we are family. That miles, nor years could ever seperate us from being on His mind at all times. That He wants so much for us to be released from years of bondage, brokeness and heartache. We are not forgotten!
How timely a word for our current series at church. And when this cousin is quite sure that a world has moved on without him over 18 years...that a family has forsaken him...God has not forgotten him.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
This is just for starters. I dont know how faithful I will be, but I know one day I will be glad that I started this process.
Lamatations 3:21-23 says:
Yet this I call to mind, and there fore I have hope because of the Lords great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail! They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.
This scripture is extra special to me in this season! After singing for years that "His mercy reigns.." and that ".. they are new every morning..." yesterday God reminded me just how His compassions wont fail us.
Have you ever been to a place where it seems that because of disobedience, stubborness, hardheadedness, etc.. that you will loose your 53rd and 54th chance? That God just might give up on you for whatever reason? My bible says he wont, but my feelings and mind reminded me just how low I was. I started listening to that tape recorder that told me that my failures and pity was going to cause my loving father to roll His eyes and say "forget it, I've given you a million chances to change..."
Oh praise God his compassions never fail!!! In my cries that He would not abandon me, He comforted me, brought me to a place of understanding and gave me the inner peace I needed.
I WILL trust Him. Trust means I know He will not abandon me, His word says so, and His word is above Him. I trust His words!
So after a moment of emotional drama, spilling how I really feel about different situations....being lost, trying to find my own peace... My Abba, picked me up, dusted me off, gave me wisdom and set me back on my feet with directions to my destination.
Hey.. I think I'm gonna like this blog thing after all :)
Lamatations 3:21-23 says:
Yet this I call to mind, and there fore I have hope because of the Lords great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail! They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.
This scripture is extra special to me in this season! After singing for years that "His mercy reigns.." and that ".. they are new every morning..." yesterday God reminded me just how His compassions wont fail us.
Have you ever been to a place where it seems that because of disobedience, stubborness, hardheadedness, etc.. that you will loose your 53rd and 54th chance? That God just might give up on you for whatever reason? My bible says he wont, but my feelings and mind reminded me just how low I was. I started listening to that tape recorder that told me that my failures and pity was going to cause my loving father to roll His eyes and say "forget it, I've given you a million chances to change..."
Oh praise God his compassions never fail!!! In my cries that He would not abandon me, He comforted me, brought me to a place of understanding and gave me the inner peace I needed.
I WILL trust Him. Trust means I know He will not abandon me, His word says so, and His word is above Him. I trust His words!
So after a moment of emotional drama, spilling how I really feel about different situations....being lost, trying to find my own peace... My Abba, picked me up, dusted me off, gave me wisdom and set me back on my feet with directions to my destination.
Hey.. I think I'm gonna like this blog thing after all :)
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