468 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Shorter Than expected*
The pain that you are feeling can't compare to the joy that is coming. Romans 8:18
My son the other day was telling me how he's not friends with one of his best friends anymore. He said it so matter of fact. I asked, "Well, are you okay with that?" He thought about it and said yes it's okay mom, he now just plays on a different playground."
Don't we all wish life could be this simple? Instead of looking at losing friends as a death you simply think oh it's okay they are just playing on a different playground.
I remember when I was about nine I got in a fight with my best friend Amy. We started being friends when we were two and I thought we would be friends forever. That day we ended our friendship. I wish I had my sons child like perspective but even then my sensitive heart beat slower. I laid on the couch balling my eyes out not knowing if I should keep trying or just let go. Her mom rang the doorbell that day to offer me klenexes and a hug. I don't think she ever knew how much that comforted my heart. In that moment we both knew me and Amy's sweet friendship was over but now looking back that warm hug and Kleenex box were indeed my closure.
I am now 35 and going through the same feelings with another friend. This time I know this; It's the heart aches that mold and shape us and where there is pain there will one day be immeasurable joy. God will deliver us from all sadness one day.
The Challenge:
Ever lose a best friend? It's painful but I do believe it's apart of growth and moving forward in this glorious life. Don't be angry or bitter when a friend leaves simply be happy about the moments you once had together. It's a blessing to have some people in our lives even if it's shorter than expected.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
467 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Trust their Walk*
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
The Lord is growing me quickly again.
I'm not sure if something big is about to happen or if he's just simply working to grow me quickly because he needs me more grounded to share his word.
I've been questioned a lot lately and I know this is a part of God preparing my heart. As you have known since Day One the Lord told me to write. So I have been a faithful servant to writing about the good, the bad and the ugly. In being a writer my fleshy flaws will be displayed because that is what a servant of Christ does, they show all their weaknesses to allow his grace to be sufficient. This is how a person is used!
The other challenge I've come across with this new concept of sharing my walk with Christ for all to see is some look upon it as a selfish or self motivated approach.
I am of the flesh but I do know three things that God promises to his people who share his word! We are created in his image, his grace will guide us and we can do all things through he who gives us strength!
When God asked me to share my journey I had three choices... Feed Christians everything they want to hear (which I could do), feed universal religion to those that believe in many paths or I could be HONEST with how my walk with God is every step of the way! I'd assume you would prefer me to be honest? I'm hoping you said yes and guess what God wanted me to be honest too!
After I claimed Christ as my king the Lord has been leading me. What the Lord uses me for may not look right to some but the Lord says to all of us that we do not know what he is doing but one day we will. That's apart of having trust in him! Another great promise I know of my Lord is this, he wants US all to grow and prosper! He does NOT want to harm us but rather simply trust him. No matter if we are walking on hot coals or walking on water, we are to trust him! We as Christians trust if we surrender our hearts to Christ he is leading us daily and guiding us through.
The Challenge:
A tough question for discussion. I do not know the answer!
If we do not trust our Lord is guiding our fellow brother or sisters who have accepted Christ in their heart, then how can we say that we trust our Lord? Isn't trusting our Lord Jesus Christ about trusting not only our own walks but trusting how he uses, teaches and guides others in their lives as well?
*Trust their Walk*
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
The Lord is growing me quickly again.
I'm not sure if something big is about to happen or if he's just simply working to grow me quickly because he needs me more grounded to share his word.
I've been questioned a lot lately and I know this is a part of God preparing my heart. As you have known since Day One the Lord told me to write. So I have been a faithful servant to writing about the good, the bad and the ugly. In being a writer my fleshy flaws will be displayed because that is what a servant of Christ does, they show all their weaknesses to allow his grace to be sufficient. This is how a person is used!
The other challenge I've come across with this new concept of sharing my walk with Christ for all to see is some look upon it as a selfish or self motivated approach.
I am of the flesh but I do know three things that God promises to his people who share his word! We are created in his image, his grace will guide us and we can do all things through he who gives us strength!
When God asked me to share my journey I had three choices... Feed Christians everything they want to hear (which I could do), feed universal religion to those that believe in many paths or I could be HONEST with how my walk with God is every step of the way! I'd assume you would prefer me to be honest? I'm hoping you said yes and guess what God wanted me to be honest too!
After I claimed Christ as my king the Lord has been leading me. What the Lord uses me for may not look right to some but the Lord says to all of us that we do not know what he is doing but one day we will. That's apart of having trust in him! Another great promise I know of my Lord is this, he wants US all to grow and prosper! He does NOT want to harm us but rather simply trust him. No matter if we are walking on hot coals or walking on water, we are to trust him! We as Christians trust if we surrender our hearts to Christ he is leading us daily and guiding us through.
The Challenge:
A tough question for discussion. I do not know the answer!
If we do not trust our Lord is guiding our fellow brother or sisters who have accepted Christ in their heart, then how can we say that we trust our Lord? Isn't trusting our Lord Jesus Christ about trusting not only our own walks but trusting how he uses, teaches and guides others in their lives as well?
Thursday, December 29, 2016
466 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Anxious*
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer, and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. Philippians 4:6
My sweet Lord,
Tonight I feel so restless, bored and anxious! This feeling popped up out of no where and I do not like it. What is this?
I know I know patience, be still and wait. I feel as though I have waited so long for the things I have worked so hard on to begin to bloom. I just know I am at the tail end of waiting for this book of mine to be published and the birth of our ministry to start.
Since you know me you know that I am always the most impatient heart right before I get to the finish line just to re start another race of course. I know you will forgive my impatient heart. I know this time is a test to see just how still I can be when that is what you ask for. Ahhh I am not good at this part but with you and only you I shall be okay and wait. I trust you.
The Challenge:
Ever feel anxious and not sure why? Take out your phone, open to notes and pour your heart out to God! I promise your clarity on your anxiousness will then come like a tidal wave!
*Anxious*
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer, and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. Philippians 4:6
My sweet Lord,
Tonight I feel so restless, bored and anxious! This feeling popped up out of no where and I do not like it. What is this?
I know I know patience, be still and wait. I feel as though I have waited so long for the things I have worked so hard on to begin to bloom. I just know I am at the tail end of waiting for this book of mine to be published and the birth of our ministry to start.
Since you know me you know that I am always the most impatient heart right before I get to the finish line just to re start another race of course. I know you will forgive my impatient heart. I know this time is a test to see just how still I can be when that is what you ask for. Ahhh I am not good at this part but with you and only you I shall be okay and wait. I trust you.
The Challenge:
Ever feel anxious and not sure why? Take out your phone, open to notes and pour your heart out to God! I promise your clarity on your anxiousness will then come like a tidal wave!
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
465 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*The Average are called*
I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent will be frustrated. 1 Corinthians 1:19
We are all called to share Christ but many times we are told that only a scholar, pastor or person with a masters in theology can share Gods words.
Yes intelligence is important and I learn so much from them but here is the thing. The Bible was created for everyone to be able to read. The Bible was made for children and those with disabilities. Gods word through Christ speaks to everyone!
In 1 Corinthians Paul discusses this topic. Paul's message to the Corinthians was to keep the gospel message simple. Paul says you do not have to be a great speaker but the most important thing is content. If one has strong content the Holy Spirit can work with you through all the other details to capture your audience attention.
The Bible has a simple message and far too often it gets complicated through mans worldly wisdom. God says being wise by the worlds standards is not the value but being wise simply through the Holy Spirit guiding is the greatest value of all. Wisdom dose not come by scholarly acknowledgement but wisdom does in fact get gifted by Christ the king himself.
The Challenge:
We can read and memorized the Bible 100's of times but that is not where true wisdom comes. True wisdom flows once we surrender our heart to sharing the gospel and despite its challenges we persevere because we trust our Lord leading us!
*The Average are called*
I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent will be frustrated. 1 Corinthians 1:19
We are all called to share Christ but many times we are told that only a scholar, pastor or person with a masters in theology can share Gods words.
Yes intelligence is important and I learn so much from them but here is the thing. The Bible was created for everyone to be able to read. The Bible was made for children and those with disabilities. Gods word through Christ speaks to everyone!
In 1 Corinthians Paul discusses this topic. Paul's message to the Corinthians was to keep the gospel message simple. Paul says you do not have to be a great speaker but the most important thing is content. If one has strong content the Holy Spirit can work with you through all the other details to capture your audience attention.
The Bible has a simple message and far too often it gets complicated through mans worldly wisdom. God says being wise by the worlds standards is not the value but being wise simply through the Holy Spirit guiding is the greatest value of all. Wisdom dose not come by scholarly acknowledgement but wisdom does in fact get gifted by Christ the king himself.
The Challenge:
We can read and memorized the Bible 100's of times but that is not where true wisdom comes. True wisdom flows once we surrender our heart to sharing the gospel and despite its challenges we persevere because we trust our Lord leading us!
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
464 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*His Voice*
For I know the one In whom I trust and I am sure that he is able. 2 Timothy 1:12 NLT
Learning to walk with Christ is all about listening to the Lords voice and recognizing his voice over mans.
Mans voice will tell you things don't look or sound right and most listen to that! Satan has corrupted Gods voice.
Most people will feel the urge to do something but then fear holds them back. Most people really want to stand up and make a difference but then listen to Satan whom says, "That's foolish and a waste of time."
So what does Gods voice sound like? When you are walking with the spirit it's a constant nudge...
I had been having dreams about a guy friend from college. Then I kept thinking about him. Man will say I'm wasting energy on that dangerous thought but God said differently. God told me to give him a message. I know... this does not look right in Mans eyes and I could have had fear that he thought I was hitting on him but I wasn't. I said, "Lord really?" And when I realized I was worried more about how man would perceive my actions rather then God clarity came and I instant messaged him the message.
The next day he wrote back saying that he appreciated me reaching out because he was in fact going through challenges and Gods words coming through fit and made sense. That's grace!
The Challenge:
Are you hearing Gods voice or mans voice.? feel a constant nudge to do the very thing you dread? Well, do it and #DoSomething! By saying yes; This my friend is how light MOVES!!
*His Voice*
For I know the one In whom I trust and I am sure that he is able. 2 Timothy 1:12 NLT
Learning to walk with Christ is all about listening to the Lords voice and recognizing his voice over mans.
Mans voice will tell you things don't look or sound right and most listen to that! Satan has corrupted Gods voice.
Most people will feel the urge to do something but then fear holds them back. Most people really want to stand up and make a difference but then listen to Satan whom says, "That's foolish and a waste of time."
So what does Gods voice sound like? When you are walking with the spirit it's a constant nudge...
I had been having dreams about a guy friend from college. Then I kept thinking about him. Man will say I'm wasting energy on that dangerous thought but God said differently. God told me to give him a message. I know... this does not look right in Mans eyes and I could have had fear that he thought I was hitting on him but I wasn't. I said, "Lord really?" And when I realized I was worried more about how man would perceive my actions rather then God clarity came and I instant messaged him the message.
The next day he wrote back saying that he appreciated me reaching out because he was in fact going through challenges and Gods words coming through fit and made sense. That's grace!
The Challenge:
Are you hearing Gods voice or mans voice.? feel a constant nudge to do the very thing you dread? Well, do it and #DoSomething! By saying yes; This my friend is how light MOVES!!
Monday, December 26, 2016
463 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Test the Spirit*
Even him whose coming is after the working of Satan with all powers and signs and lying wonders. 2 Thessalonians 2:9 KJV
Okay so this is the last day I will discuss my online blunder. You see the above verse? Well, my amazing friend Karla whom I trust showed me that verse as a way to prepare my heart. I have a feeling this is why many Christians were eyeing me up and down, about my sign and wonders talk, in that group. A few had their suspicious hats on waiting for me to slip so they can say, "Ha, I knew it was a false prophet right there!" Oh boy, and here's where the calling of sharing the gospel and about Christ gets very very hard!
I messaged my friend Karla back and said I am gonna need your help with that verse. With that verse people could say I'm a false prophet.. then I laughed with her and said, "Oh God what in the world have you called me in to? I don't like my calling anymore." Then I remembered Jesus felt the same way. It sure must have felt good when 3 days after his death he popped back in and said, "Hey Guys, um remember me?"
Karla then reminded me about when she first met me. She used the verse 1 John 4:1-4 (KJV) to test my spirit. When I immediately confessed Jesus Christ came in the flesh as God Karla then knew I walked in the spirit. You see false prophets and the antichrist will not claim Christ came from God!
The Challenge:
As Christians we have got to stop judging hearts and eyeing our fellow sisters and brothers up and down. Test the spirit by using 1 John 4 1-4. If they claim Christ then be patient, give them some slack on the reins and let God be the one to convict them on issues and move them forward in their journey. We were never called to be the judge of hearts but we sure know the one who is, so leave it to our King!
*Test the Spirit*
Even him whose coming is after the working of Satan with all powers and signs and lying wonders. 2 Thessalonians 2:9 KJV
Okay so this is the last day I will discuss my online blunder. You see the above verse? Well, my amazing friend Karla whom I trust showed me that verse as a way to prepare my heart. I have a feeling this is why many Christians were eyeing me up and down, about my sign and wonders talk, in that group. A few had their suspicious hats on waiting for me to slip so they can say, "Ha, I knew it was a false prophet right there!" Oh boy, and here's where the calling of sharing the gospel and about Christ gets very very hard!
I messaged my friend Karla back and said I am gonna need your help with that verse. With that verse people could say I'm a false prophet.. then I laughed with her and said, "Oh God what in the world have you called me in to? I don't like my calling anymore." Then I remembered Jesus felt the same way. It sure must have felt good when 3 days after his death he popped back in and said, "Hey Guys, um remember me?"
Karla then reminded me about when she first met me. She used the verse 1 John 4:1-4 (KJV) to test my spirit. When I immediately confessed Jesus Christ came in the flesh as God Karla then knew I walked in the spirit. You see false prophets and the antichrist will not claim Christ came from God!
The Challenge:
As Christians we have got to stop judging hearts and eyeing our fellow sisters and brothers up and down. Test the spirit by using 1 John 4 1-4. If they claim Christ then be patient, give them some slack on the reins and let God be the one to convict them on issues and move them forward in their journey. We were never called to be the judge of hearts but we sure know the one who is, so leave it to our King!
Sunday, December 25, 2016
462 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Beam Out of Eye*
You hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of your own eye. Matthew 7:5
So I somehow made it out of the online battle with just a few bruises. Even though I was put down and belittled for my belief in 'God Winks' somehow my soul is unaffected this evening... Proof my over sensitive heart is strengthening. Long way to go but coming along.
So what did I learn? When my husband came home I shared with him my struggles with the group. I told him what they think of me. He understood why I was hurting but he also said something wise. He said, "well it's good to go through that fire; that feeling you have is sometimes the same feeling others have about you honey, when you confront them about their beliefs"
Eye opening:
So the other night I posted this on my wall:
"I get it now.... When your just trying to do and be the best you can be but man says nope not enough.... I get it now it's painful when you feel as though it will never be enough. I get it now that we will never be enough in mans eyes but guess what..... the good news is this.... You are enough in our fathers eyes! Why I trust God's opinion of me and NOT mans. Love to you all.... sorry if I ever ever made you feel not enough! You are beautiful"
The Challenge:
Love man but always trust Gods opinion of you over mans opinion of you! Who's opinion do you truly care most about?
*Beam Out of Eye*
You hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of your own eye. Matthew 7:5
So I somehow made it out of the online battle with just a few bruises. Even though I was put down and belittled for my belief in 'God Winks' somehow my soul is unaffected this evening... Proof my over sensitive heart is strengthening. Long way to go but coming along.
So what did I learn? When my husband came home I shared with him my struggles with the group. I told him what they think of me. He understood why I was hurting but he also said something wise. He said, "well it's good to go through that fire; that feeling you have is sometimes the same feeling others have about you honey, when you confront them about their beliefs"
Eye opening:
So the other night I posted this on my wall:
"I get it now.... When your just trying to do and be the best you can be but man says nope not enough.... I get it now it's painful when you feel as though it will never be enough. I get it now that we will never be enough in mans eyes but guess what..... the good news is this.... You are enough in our fathers eyes! Why I trust God's opinion of me and NOT mans. Love to you all.... sorry if I ever ever made you feel not enough! You are beautiful"
The Challenge:
Love man but always trust Gods opinion of you over mans opinion of you! Who's opinion do you truly care most about?
Saturday, December 24, 2016
461 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*How God Shares*
Commit to the Lord in whatever you do and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3
I told God I would go through the fire to share his love and here I stand. I also told God my plans and he knows where I am heading. So your wondering and holding your breath on if I'm convicted of my signs and wonders (God Wink) talk and the answer is..... No. I am Not convicted yet anyway but like I always say I never say never!
You see man says to be in a box. Man says Christian must look just like this but it's lies! I will always love my God winks from above and I would be a fool to dismiss them.
Through our history Satan, demons, fortune tellers and such have absolutely destroyed animal winks and numbers... the way Satan got his grubby hands on them completely hurt some simple forms of God connecting with us. Now these ways must be discerned properly but please remember that they were Gods ways first. Satan copies the Lord in order to deceive others. And that's why Christians are in fear of my talk of 33 and my heavenly wink in simple creatures like the lady bug.
Things my child like heart adores! Nothing to throw stones over but yet some do! It will always remain a challenging topic.
The Challenge:
How does God speak to your heart? Is the way the Lord speaks to your heart uniquely different from your neighbors or is his way exactly the same for everyone?
*How God Shares*
Commit to the Lord in whatever you do and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3
I told God I would go through the fire to share his love and here I stand. I also told God my plans and he knows where I am heading. So your wondering and holding your breath on if I'm convicted of my signs and wonders (God Wink) talk and the answer is..... No. I am Not convicted yet anyway but like I always say I never say never!
You see man says to be in a box. Man says Christian must look just like this but it's lies! I will always love my God winks from above and I would be a fool to dismiss them.
Through our history Satan, demons, fortune tellers and such have absolutely destroyed animal winks and numbers... the way Satan got his grubby hands on them completely hurt some simple forms of God connecting with us. Now these ways must be discerned properly but please remember that they were Gods ways first. Satan copies the Lord in order to deceive others. And that's why Christians are in fear of my talk of 33 and my heavenly wink in simple creatures like the lady bug.
Things my child like heart adores! Nothing to throw stones over but yet some do! It will always remain a challenging topic.
The Challenge:
How does God speak to your heart? Is the way the Lord speaks to your heart uniquely different from your neighbors or is his way exactly the same for everyone?
Friday, December 23, 2016
460 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Limiting God?*
Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds. 2 Corinthians 12:12
So I went into this Christian group knowing I would get mixed feelings on a certain subject but had not a clue it gets Christians so hot and bothered. It made me hot and bothered too but I kept digging to find out why...
I posted wanting help about signs and wonders. I said I believe in 'God Winks' but some Christians think they are unbiblical. And then boom all crazy broke out.... many agreed with me that God touches our hearts in all different ways but most said this is unbiblical and it felt as though I was being eyed up and down. As if they were eyeing me to see if maybe I was not one of them. Because I believe in God Winks you all know I love but never expect them I was told I need to cast my demons out.
Ouch... my own people telling me I need to cast demon out? I thought that's strange.... I cried a bit as many thought there is no way this girl should have a ministry if she believes in 'New Agey" God Winks... then more scoffs! They prayed for my heart to be convicted of this sign talk.... So.... was i convicted of my signs and wonders talk? To be continued...
The Challenge:
If we don't think God can connect with us in all kinds of unique ways well.... is that not limiting our God?
*Limiting God?*
Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds. 2 Corinthians 12:12
So I went into this Christian group knowing I would get mixed feelings on a certain subject but had not a clue it gets Christians so hot and bothered. It made me hot and bothered too but I kept digging to find out why...
I posted wanting help about signs and wonders. I said I believe in 'God Winks' but some Christians think they are unbiblical. And then boom all crazy broke out.... many agreed with me that God touches our hearts in all different ways but most said this is unbiblical and it felt as though I was being eyed up and down. As if they were eyeing me to see if maybe I was not one of them. Because I believe in God Winks you all know I love but never expect them I was told I need to cast my demons out.
Ouch... my own people telling me I need to cast demon out? I thought that's strange.... I cried a bit as many thought there is no way this girl should have a ministry if she believes in 'New Agey" God Winks... then more scoffs! They prayed for my heart to be convicted of this sign talk.... So.... was i convicted of my signs and wonders talk? To be continued...
The Challenge:
If we don't think God can connect with us in all kinds of unique ways well.... is that not limiting our God?
Thursday, December 22, 2016
459 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Called into the Lions Den*
If God brings you to it he will lead you through it. Isaiah 58:11
If God brings you to it he will lead you through it. Isaiah 58:11
It has been a whopper of a time in the social media world so the next few days I will be sharing with you my struggles, my pains, my frustrations and how the Lord is using some challenges to convict me and feed me wisdom all at the same.
So I got into a bit of a battle in a online Christian group the last two days. I know, I know you are all shaking your heads thinking "Lea what were you thinking. You know God doesn't want us to quarrel." Yes, this is all very true but I truly felt lead into the lions den for a purpose! The next few days you will be able to see how when God leads you to something he will lead you through it!
At this moment I should be crying, pacing, frantic but guess what I'm not because I have discovered so much to share it's unreal how the Lord is using my online blunders to teach me painful truths, so I can share and help others too. Stay tuned....
The Challenge:
You know those times when you throw being careful completely out the door? You dive in knowing you may get chewed on but you also know you can't seem to hold yourself back? I feel this is the spirit leading... it's not like me to be so fearless but the last two days I have been. Feeling fired up with energy to approach something that scares you? That right there is the lord fueling you with courage to approach the very mission he called of you!
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
458 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Wings*
God I have put my faith in you. Show me the way and I shall go. Psalms 143:8
There was once a caterpillar named Winnie. She sat on a tree branch waiting and waiting to become a butterfly. As she looked up at the sun she dreamed of flying towards the sun with the birds and following the way the wind moves her.
Then one day came and the caterpillar turned into a butterfly. She was so happy to see her glorious wings granted from her creator above! As she was about to take off the tree that she was nested in said wait, "Where are you going?" Caterpillar said, "I am now a butterfly, so now I must follow my calling and fly." The tree said, No, you look like a butterfly but at heart you are just a caterpillar; it's best you stay here."
The truth is the tree was jealous of his wings. Sadly the butterfly listened and as days went by she cried because he was bored in the tree, she was made to fly and explore! After much thought the caterpillar got the courage to say to the tree, "I am no longer a caterpillar for I am now a butterfly!" "I must go but I wish you well."
The butterfly flew gracefully up to the sky to follow the birds and move with the wind. She felt free, she felt alive and she felt like her true self! She was now the butterfly she was made and born to become!
The Challenge:
When you finally become a butterfly don't let anyone tell you you will always just be a caterpillar! You were granted your wings for a purpose so now..... Go fly!
*Wings*
God I have put my faith in you. Show me the way and I shall go. Psalms 143:8
There was once a caterpillar named Winnie. She sat on a tree branch waiting and waiting to become a butterfly. As she looked up at the sun she dreamed of flying towards the sun with the birds and following the way the wind moves her.
Then one day came and the caterpillar turned into a butterfly. She was so happy to see her glorious wings granted from her creator above! As she was about to take off the tree that she was nested in said wait, "Where are you going?" Caterpillar said, "I am now a butterfly, so now I must follow my calling and fly." The tree said, No, you look like a butterfly but at heart you are just a caterpillar; it's best you stay here."
The truth is the tree was jealous of his wings. Sadly the butterfly listened and as days went by she cried because he was bored in the tree, she was made to fly and explore! After much thought the caterpillar got the courage to say to the tree, "I am no longer a caterpillar for I am now a butterfly!" "I must go but I wish you well."
The butterfly flew gracefully up to the sky to follow the birds and move with the wind. She felt free, she felt alive and she felt like her true self! She was now the butterfly she was made and born to become!
The Challenge:
When you finally become a butterfly don't let anyone tell you you will always just be a caterpillar! You were granted your wings for a purpose so now..... Go fly!
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
457 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*My Shepard*
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me. John 10:27
There is an overall sad feeling that the world tends to place unto others. This is a feeling of rushing others into their faith or making some feel inadequate because God is using them uniquely and they just can't put their finger on it.
My mom told me yesterday this, "Michelle they all think you are a class act." We both smiled as we know this is not true! I am a sheep and my shepherd is keeping me in my own grassy lane. Some squawk and say but you need to do this, do that and blah blah blah... God just laughs as he knows he is leading and I have my eye on my shepherd and no one else. If the Lord wanted me to have all the answers he would have given them to me but my shepherd wants me to search and share findings. And so I keep walking. Excited for what he brings today! Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what your gonna get! I pray for a coconut filled day; I hate the marshmallow kind! 😜
The Challenge:
Man will exhaust you! But God does not! Man will say you aren't enough yet.... but God does not! Man will say you need to know the Bible inside and out to talk about Him and again God says that's bull hockey! God says I lead you; not them! He smiles when you finally get that through your hard noggin!
*My Shepard*
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me. John 10:27
There is an overall sad feeling that the world tends to place unto others. This is a feeling of rushing others into their faith or making some feel inadequate because God is using them uniquely and they just can't put their finger on it.
My mom told me yesterday this, "Michelle they all think you are a class act." We both smiled as we know this is not true! I am a sheep and my shepherd is keeping me in my own grassy lane. Some squawk and say but you need to do this, do that and blah blah blah... God just laughs as he knows he is leading and I have my eye on my shepherd and no one else. If the Lord wanted me to have all the answers he would have given them to me but my shepherd wants me to search and share findings. And so I keep walking. Excited for what he brings today! Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what your gonna get! I pray for a coconut filled day; I hate the marshmallow kind! 😜
The Challenge:
Man will exhaust you! But God does not! Man will say you aren't enough yet.... but God does not! Man will say you need to know the Bible inside and out to talk about Him and again God says that's bull hockey! God says I lead you; not them! He smiles when you finally get that through your hard noggin!
456 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*God Winks?*
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 21:22
It has been one very challenging day in the world of finding Christ through social media. Because it's a new concept people are very critical.
I got into a discussion today with fellow Christians about signs and wonders. Many told me there is no such thing as God winks or signs. I was told that I hope my heart gets convicted. This hurts and is challenging because ever since I gave my life over God has been moving me to share the signs and wonders I see. Many of you have followed and know what I have shared.
Many other Christians slapped down bible verses against signs but they were all verses about those who expect signs in order to have faith! That is not what I'm trying to get across. I seek God daily. I do not look or expect signs but because he knows I don't expect them he gifts them. There is a big difference in this thinking and I am still working to understand this more. Because as you know it's a journey!
The Challenge:
If you don't expect or seek signs (God Winks) does God happily share them with his children who keep their child-like faith? If God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow would he not still be sharing signs and wonders with those who give the glory over to him?
Sunday, December 18, 2016
455 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Royal Violet*
She is clothed in fine linen and purple. Proverbs 31:22
Well, I made it through a sad day. Tomorrow is a new day, with new dreams, hopes and discoveries.
I have been through many tough things in my life but I know these times help to build me and give me a glimpse of the pain that others endure. Losing a child is the hardest thing that happens in life. I was only 5 weeks along so not long enough to be attached but I believe God is using this moment in time to help me feel other women's sorrow and help me build a plan with him going forward.
God whispered to me to read Proverbs 31 and there I saw something new. Verse 31:22 is about being wrapped in Purple linen. Just this week I was inspired to name our Purple Cross Mission ambassadors "Royal Violets." I did not even know Purple was a color to represent royalty and strength of a women in the Bible. This was Gods wink to say once again you are heading the right direction. The Purple Cross Mission will bloom and many will feel the great affects of the power of the Purple Cross.
This baby I never met inspired me in a way! Inspired me to know that like a child our Purple Cross Mission will grow and bloom if we simply nourish it.
The Challenge:
Read Proverbs 31 and listen to how God uses this passage to speak and influence your very own heart today! 💜
*Royal Violet*
She is clothed in fine linen and purple. Proverbs 31:22
Well, I made it through a sad day. Tomorrow is a new day, with new dreams, hopes and discoveries.
I have been through many tough things in my life but I know these times help to build me and give me a glimpse of the pain that others endure. Losing a child is the hardest thing that happens in life. I was only 5 weeks along so not long enough to be attached but I believe God is using this moment in time to help me feel other women's sorrow and help me build a plan with him going forward.
God whispered to me to read Proverbs 31 and there I saw something new. Verse 31:22 is about being wrapped in Purple linen. Just this week I was inspired to name our Purple Cross Mission ambassadors "Royal Violets." I did not even know Purple was a color to represent royalty and strength of a women in the Bible. This was Gods wink to say once again you are heading the right direction. The Purple Cross Mission will bloom and many will feel the great affects of the power of the Purple Cross.
This baby I never met inspired me in a way! Inspired me to know that like a child our Purple Cross Mission will grow and bloom if we simply nourish it.
The Challenge:
Read Proverbs 31 and listen to how God uses this passage to speak and influence your very own heart today! 💜
Saturday, December 17, 2016
454 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Miracle Babies*
Children are a gift from the Lord they are a reward from him. Psalms 127:3
In order for this walk to be real I have promised the Lord that I would always be honest here so here I go.
I'm feeling overwhelmed and self consumed by many emotions today. I found out this week that I was pregnant with my third. This was a big shock as we mentally did not plan for a third. Today Im going through a miscarriage. I'm having feelings of feeling like a failure but I'm also having feelings of realizing just how big of a miracle children are. I see so many not look upon children as a miraculous gift straight from the Lord! So many put everything ahead of life, and you know what shame on them!
Today, I know without a doubt children are miracles each and every time! I praise Jesus for giving me my two children and I'm choosing to focus on the gifts he gives instead of the things that are taken away! We are to praise our God through the good times and bad! For I know his promise! When the Lord takes something away he gifts something new in its place!
The Challenge:
Give thanks and glory to the Lord in the good times and bad! When you go through a challenging spot in your life focus on your blessings instead of your pain!
Thursday, December 15, 2016
453 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda*
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. John 1:16
I have worked very very hard to learn to be in the present moment and take things as they come! I have been very focused on learning to go with the tide instead of wasting time holding the tide water back.
I have come a long long way from living the life of the Coulda, woulda, shouldas looming around in my brain! The challenging part is being affected by those that still continue to live in the past or far future!
The coulda, woulda, shoulda are not gifted from the Lord but straight from the devil himself! That way of thinking will constantly make a person feel like a failure! You are not a failure in a Gods eyes. God calls us to go with the tide instead of against.
The Challenge:
Tell yourself the coulda, woulda, shouldas are NOT from the Lord but living in the moment and seeing the blessings of your day before your eyes is what's gifted from him above. He is here now so snap out of it and Be present with him!
*Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda*
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. John 1:16
I have worked very very hard to learn to be in the present moment and take things as they come! I have been very focused on learning to go with the tide instead of wasting time holding the tide water back.
I have come a long long way from living the life of the Coulda, woulda, shouldas looming around in my brain! The challenging part is being affected by those that still continue to live in the past or far future!
The coulda, woulda, shoulda are not gifted from the Lord but straight from the devil himself! That way of thinking will constantly make a person feel like a failure! You are not a failure in a Gods eyes. God calls us to go with the tide instead of against.
The Challenge:
Tell yourself the coulda, woulda, shouldas are NOT from the Lord but living in the moment and seeing the blessings of your day before your eyes is what's gifted from him above. He is here now so snap out of it and Be present with him!
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
452 Days Saved - Learning to walk with Christ
*Purple Cross Mission*
Do not pass by a man in need, for you may be the hand of God to him. Proverbs 3:27
*Purple Cross Mission*
Do not pass by a man in need, for you may be the hand of God to him. Proverbs 3:27
I am over the moon excited that people are so excited about our mission of sharing Christ around the world through a tiny but mighty Purple Cross! It truly brings joy to my soul that people are seeing the value of sharing Christ name in this very simple way!
Today, I did an unexpected Purple Cross Mission. I was outside of Office Max and a lady pushing around her personal items in a shopping cart came up to me and asked me for spare change. Before I was saved these people frustrated me. Not because they needed my help but because more times then not I couldn't help. I never carry cash or change on me these days.
This time instead of telling her I can't help I was able to say, "Wait right here." I came back to her and said I am so sorry I do not have change for you today but I do have this. I placed our Purple Cross into her hand and told her to remember Jesus is always with her.
She said thank you and I was just happy I was able to offer her something. I will of course be praying for her!
The Challenge:
Always keep Purple Crosses in your car you won't believe all the people the Lord sends to you so you can discretely share his name in the most random of places and at just the right moment! His timing is always perfect!
This time instead of telling her I can't help I was able to say, "Wait right here." I came back to her and said I am so sorry I do not have change for you today but I do have this. I placed our Purple Cross into her hand and told her to remember Jesus is always with her.
She said thank you and I was just happy I was able to offer her something. I will of course be praying for her!
The Challenge:
Always keep Purple Crosses in your car you won't believe all the people the Lord sends to you so you can discretely share his name in the most random of places and at just the right moment! His timing is always perfect!
451 Days Saved - Learning to walk with Christ.
*Surrender*
As for me I am in your hands do with me whatever you think is good and right. Jeremiah 26:14
I've had something new pop up that I can't tell you all about now but I promise to share in time.
This is what I mean about enjoying the ride of life. One can choose to close eyes, grip tight, cry, be in denial or try to escape the moving cart! The other option, a far better one, is to simply put your hands up and enjoy the ride of life with a smile as you pass on through here. Remember for all of Gods children this is not our final destination for we are merely passing through .
The Challenge:
Choose to put your hands up, surrender, give every part of your life over to God for that's when true blessings of this life reveal themselves
Sunday, December 11, 2016
450 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Don't want; Do!*
The Lord is my Shepard I shall not want. Psalms 23:1
I prayed for a busy life and here it is, a busy life. I'm one of the most impatient people but God has been keeping me busy so instead of wanting I'm simply doing!
I think that's another little hey to life that he wants me to share with you. When you work for God he will keep you busy and he will keep your cup full. So many people sir around thinking I want this, I want that! I want, I want, I want!
The Lord is retraining my mind to not want but to do! Think of ways to create action to get to the result you want! Instead of getting overwhelmed by all the things your lacking or don't have simply DO and the desires of you heart will manifest themselves.
The Challenge:
When you think, I want! Immediately stop yourself! Reprogram your mind to say, "That would be nice to have but I will do X, Y and Z to make things happen. I won't want i will Do!!
*Don't want; Do!*
The Lord is my Shepard I shall not want. Psalms 23:1
I prayed for a busy life and here it is, a busy life. I'm one of the most impatient people but God has been keeping me busy so instead of wanting I'm simply doing!
I think that's another little hey to life that he wants me to share with you. When you work for God he will keep you busy and he will keep your cup full. So many people sir around thinking I want this, I want that! I want, I want, I want!
The Lord is retraining my mind to not want but to do! Think of ways to create action to get to the result you want! Instead of getting overwhelmed by all the things your lacking or don't have simply DO and the desires of you heart will manifest themselves.
The Challenge:
When you think, I want! Immediately stop yourself! Reprogram your mind to say, "That would be nice to have but I will do X, Y and Z to make things happen. I won't want i will Do!!
449 Days Saved - Learning to walk with Christ
*He's with me!"
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will not fear evil, he is with me Proverbs.
Life has been magical lately. I feel as though I'm in my own little world. I believe the Lord is protecting me this way. Finally able to just focus on him and what he needs from me.
I feel like I held back most my life, i was sometimes in fear of dark valleys of life but now I don't live this way. I live knowing something good is about to happen instead of thinking something bad is coming. I know with Jesus I'll be upheld through the dark valleys of this life.
Today as I lay in bed, my home clean, family gone and wrapping up some work I stared to nod off. I looked around and knew in my heart this was the moment I've been waiting on. A moment of feeling complete. Complete with my family, my home, my career and most important God. I know who I am and where I'm going! The Lord is the one who completes us and makes us feel enough! Nothing else but him will ever give you that established and safe feeling you crave!
The Challenge:
Remind yourself daily that you are complete and enough in the Lord. Nothing else can fill your cup but him.
*He's with me!"
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will not fear evil, he is with me Proverbs.
Life has been magical lately. I feel as though I'm in my own little world. I believe the Lord is protecting me this way. Finally able to just focus on him and what he needs from me.
I feel like I held back most my life, i was sometimes in fear of dark valleys of life but now I don't live this way. I live knowing something good is about to happen instead of thinking something bad is coming. I know with Jesus I'll be upheld through the dark valleys of this life.
Today as I lay in bed, my home clean, family gone and wrapping up some work I stared to nod off. I looked around and knew in my heart this was the moment I've been waiting on. A moment of feeling complete. Complete with my family, my home, my career and most important God. I know who I am and where I'm going! The Lord is the one who completes us and makes us feel enough! Nothing else but him will ever give you that established and safe feeling you crave!
The Challenge:
Remind yourself daily that you are complete and enough in the Lord. Nothing else can fill your cup but him.
Friday, December 9, 2016
448 Days Saved - Learning to walk with Christ
*Blessed Gifts*
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of Gods grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 NIV
Life has been moving at a rapid pace but I function better when I'm busy which may sound kind of odd. I feel like the busier I am the less time I have to focus on my emotions which let's face it emotions and sensitive hearts can get the best of us sometimes.
The Lord shared with me last year that walking with him means trusting and believing in your own gifts. For many years I put all my talents on hold thinking my gifts were not enough. Satans lies. Instead of working on my gifts I found myself going with the ways of the world and not using or sharing my gifts wisely. All the time I was doing this I could have found real peace by excelling at the talents God granted me to find peace in this life.
I have not had much time to read the Bible this week but God gave us our gifts as a way to spend time with him and connect with our creator. When we feel at peace he feels at peace with us and our gifts are what brings his light into our lives.
Last night I was up until 2 am drawing this girl dancing in the sunlight. It took me three hours to complete but time did not matter! Using ones gifts is the best therapy and form of peace a person can find.
The Challenge:
Have you been misusing your gifts or not using them at all? When you use the gifts God entrusted you with you will start to feel more grace in your life. You will take steps toward your destiny instead of taking steps back from where God is directing you to go.
*Blessed Gifts*
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of Gods grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 NIV
Life has been moving at a rapid pace but I function better when I'm busy which may sound kind of odd. I feel like the busier I am the less time I have to focus on my emotions which let's face it emotions and sensitive hearts can get the best of us sometimes.
The Lord shared with me last year that walking with him means trusting and believing in your own gifts. For many years I put all my talents on hold thinking my gifts were not enough. Satans lies. Instead of working on my gifts I found myself going with the ways of the world and not using or sharing my gifts wisely. All the time I was doing this I could have found real peace by excelling at the talents God granted me to find peace in this life.
I have not had much time to read the Bible this week but God gave us our gifts as a way to spend time with him and connect with our creator. When we feel at peace he feels at peace with us and our gifts are what brings his light into our lives.
Last night I was up until 2 am drawing this girl dancing in the sunlight. It took me three hours to complete but time did not matter! Using ones gifts is the best therapy and form of peace a person can find.
The Challenge:
Have you been misusing your gifts or not using them at all? When you use the gifts God entrusted you with you will start to feel more grace in your life. You will take steps toward your destiny instead of taking steps back from where God is directing you to go.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
447 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Sew so others Reap*
Thus the saying 'one sews and another reaps' is true. John 4:37
For a long time there the Lord was telling me "Be Still," wait! I could feel his energy all around me constantly trying to keep me from getting down but to accept the slow paced life. I submitted and I listened.
This is a challenging request for a high energy spirit but I know now it was a test. It was a test for me to learn when and why we must embrace and accept our 'turtle shell' times in our life.
I knew it would come a time very soon when the Lord would say, "and Go!" The time is now! I can feel the energy all around and I know great blessings are coming not for just me but for others as well. My prayer is this I pray that all that I have sewed; others too shall now reap the benefits!
The Challenge:
Learn when the Lord says stop, pause, slow down or go! Think about and write down an example of all of these today! Write about your own experience of when God said to slow down or speed up! The Holy Spirit is the energy that gives us the knowledge of the pace we should go in this life!
*Sew so others Reap*
Thus the saying 'one sews and another reaps' is true. John 4:37
For a long time there the Lord was telling me "Be Still," wait! I could feel his energy all around me constantly trying to keep me from getting down but to accept the slow paced life. I submitted and I listened.
This is a challenging request for a high energy spirit but I know now it was a test. It was a test for me to learn when and why we must embrace and accept our 'turtle shell' times in our life.
I knew it would come a time very soon when the Lord would say, "and Go!" The time is now! I can feel the energy all around and I know great blessings are coming not for just me but for others as well. My prayer is this I pray that all that I have sewed; others too shall now reap the benefits!
The Challenge:
Learn when the Lord says stop, pause, slow down or go! Think about and write down an example of all of these today! Write about your own experience of when God said to slow down or speed up! The Holy Spirit is the energy that gives us the knowledge of the pace we should go in this life!
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
446 Days Saved - Learning to walk with Christ
*Our Protection*
"The sword of the spirit which is the word of God." Ephesians 6:17
As Christians we are given one item of protection. This item can calm, inspire, grow and bloom us as well as our enemy or those we work to share with. This item is part of our armor that can rock our enemies to their core and save lives instead of kill! This item of protection that the Lord gives to Christians is far superior to any other weapon known to man! This item is our sword of protection. Our sword is the Bible!
The Bible is great to carry around in our pockets! Same goes with always having a *Purple Cross* on hand! But the most affective way to carry the sword, that God gifts, is in our hearts!
Knowing the word is essential to life! Knowing is one thing but memorizing verses gives you the ultimate reinforced protection!
The Challenge:
It's time to suit up in the Lord! Get on your armor and fill your soul with his testimony this month! Memorize three bible verses that will be always at the tips of your tongue! You will use these against the enemy, at just the right time, for these verses are apart of your sword in which God gifts to you!
445 Days Saved - Learning to walk with Christ
*The Voice that Leads You*
"Wether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, "This is the way, walk in it." Isaiah 30:21
The main thing that I learned from the man at the post office yesterday was that we are not to be ashamed of sharing Jesus! We are to rejoice, share his name and share the goodness of his teachings. Something I've known but is always a good reminder.
People are being kinda tough on me this week. Yes, I understand that some people go to years and years of school to get masters degrees in theology in order to share our saviors name, But you see that was their calling not mine. God is a merciful God and meets us where we are at. More schooling, past my bachelors at this moment in my life is not an option but sharing my daily walk and how the Lord touches my heart is. I'm sticking in my own lane, learning daily and walking in the spirit. Man says your not ready but God says I am. I had no idea the Lord would lead me here but that's the walk! Learning to listen for his voice and discern his voice from mans voice. With God we have no idea where he will lead us next but we do know he's right behind us and guiding us if we choose to listen.
The Lord is teaching me this week to discern what is for my ears and what is not! No easy task but what I do know is walking with God is a daily walk of learning!
The Challenge:
If you feel in your heart something is right for you but man says it's not, no matter what it looks like in their eyes follow where God is leading you! Discern what is for your ears and what is not! Follow gods voice not mans!
*The Voice that Leads You*
"Wether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, "This is the way, walk in it." Isaiah 30:21
The main thing that I learned from the man at the post office yesterday was that we are not to be ashamed of sharing Jesus! We are to rejoice, share his name and share the goodness of his teachings. Something I've known but is always a good reminder.
People are being kinda tough on me this week. Yes, I understand that some people go to years and years of school to get masters degrees in theology in order to share our saviors name, But you see that was their calling not mine. God is a merciful God and meets us where we are at. More schooling, past my bachelors at this moment in my life is not an option but sharing my daily walk and how the Lord touches my heart is. I'm sticking in my own lane, learning daily and walking in the spirit. Man says your not ready but God says I am. I had no idea the Lord would lead me here but that's the walk! Learning to listen for his voice and discern his voice from mans voice. With God we have no idea where he will lead us next but we do know he's right behind us and guiding us if we choose to listen.
The Lord is teaching me this week to discern what is for my ears and what is not! No easy task but what I do know is walking with God is a daily walk of learning!
The Challenge:
If you feel in your heart something is right for you but man says it's not, no matter what it looks like in their eyes follow where God is leading you! Discern what is for your ears and what is not! Follow gods voice not mans!
Monday, December 5, 2016
444 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Be Approachable*
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5
When you commit to the Lord in all you do yes you must be open to how God uses you but you must also be open to how he's continuously influencing you!
Today is one of those days where nothing seemed to go right. And I'm laughing here!
You see when things go wrong and don't makes sense I now know God is working to show his light. Not much phases me these days and I tell you what; Going with the current of life is a much better life then going against it!
I made the perfect protein shake! Not kidding! I spent like ten minutes on it and then went to take it off the blender base and it all fell through the bottom and all over my counter. I was running late to get my son from school but I still took the time to clean up the mess.
Then you won't believewhat what happened next. There is a first time for everything. Sitting in the school parking lot my car began to put! Yup, that's right y'all I ran out of gas today! My sweet friend Andrea came to my rescue, helping to go get us gas. This reminded me that it is okay to humble ourselves down and say, "Hey I need you today."
Then we traveled to the post office. In the post office a man commented on my shirt that says,"Blessed by God spoiled by my husband." He then said your blessed; but are you saved? I perked up and with a big ol grin I said, "I sure am sir! I am blessed and 444 days saved!" And that's grace! God slowed me down to accept loving help from a new friend today and meet this man today. He handed me this pamphlet that he wrote! I just know the Lord has something in here that he needs me to know! I will report back to you tomorrow on the wisdom he shares! And yes I handed this man our Purple Crosses in return to Thank him for his work!
The Challenge:
Things aren't going your way? Don't fret, don't scowl, don't yell because in order for our Lord and his people to share blessings with you, you must be approachable in this life! Question to ask yourself is this.... Are you approachable?
Sunday, December 4, 2016
443 Days Saved - Leaning to walk with Christ
*Beautiful in His Time*
He has made everything beautiful in his time. Ecclesiastes 3:11
Well, I guess it's official.. My peaceful stride is now getting tested again. This week I have had some question me, my intentions and who I'm truly working for.
I'm learning that sometimes Christians are the hardest upon their fellow Christians. I know the one absolute we must agree on is Jesus but I feel all the rest we don't need to battle about. I feel that God is moving me and convicting my heart at the rate at which I can handle. Some Christians watch and say I'm not learning fast enough. God says, "Trust me I have your best interest at heart." God says, "All things are made beautiful in my time."
The Challenge:
Just because we are at one pace in our walk with Christ does not mean we are not where he placed us to be. Be patient with your fellow friends and Christians. Trust God works on hearts in his time not yours! The heart does not need your beatings. Maybe a few pumps to get it pumping but beating it will not move a heart any further along.
*Beautiful in His Time*
He has made everything beautiful in his time. Ecclesiastes 3:11
Well, I guess it's official.. My peaceful stride is now getting tested again. This week I have had some question me, my intentions and who I'm truly working for.
I'm learning that sometimes Christians are the hardest upon their fellow Christians. I know the one absolute we must agree on is Jesus but I feel all the rest we don't need to battle about. I feel that God is moving me and convicting my heart at the rate at which I can handle. Some Christians watch and say I'm not learning fast enough. God says, "Trust me I have your best interest at heart." God says, "All things are made beautiful in my time."
The Challenge:
Just because we are at one pace in our walk with Christ does not mean we are not where he placed us to be. Be patient with your fellow friends and Christians. Trust God works on hearts in his time not yours! The heart does not need your beatings. Maybe a few pumps to get it pumping but beating it will not move a heart any further along.
Friday, December 2, 2016
442 Days Saved - Learning to walk with Christ
*Ditch the Binge*
And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the spirit. Ephesians 5:18
I'm going through another growth period! I had so much peace and then boom yesterday was like a truck hit me! Smirking here as challenges just don't phase me like they use to. The Lord convicted my heart!
I have always been honest here and today is no different. As I gather up the courage to share this I pray this change in me helps change in others struggling with addictions.
Since this journey the Lord has convicted my heart of drinking and my old party ways. I eased in by trying to not socially drink for a year but then I was still drinking on the weekends from time to time. I would drink alone at home, or with those I trusted so no one would see me and mock me. It doesn't matter if it is done loudly or quietly no matter what it was still hurting my testimony! It hurts our life and others who watch us when we indulge.
So last night I was convicted and the Lord spoke! I was scared as I have been avoiding this moment but it's time! I am officially giving up alcohol for good! I thought I would feel scared to share this but I actually feel delivered, set free and very empowered!
The Challenge:
Is it your time to #Riseup and ditch the binge cycle? Weekly binge habits still affect the mind, body and spirit! Man says it's no big deal but God says different! He says, "It steals lives!" *Something I personally want no part in!
Thursday, December 1, 2016
441 Days Saved - Learning to Walk with Christ
*To shake or Wither?*
"Have mercy on me, oh God! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wing until this violent storm shall pass." Psalms 57:1
Oh boy... It has been a day of great learning. When you walk in the spirit and feel convicted to share truth, but then get slapped down, it gets hard to not get confused. Like I say I no longer want to live a careful life and a life of feeding man what they want to hear, but to me this is real love! To me truth (With grace of course) is love! I want to be true in the moment that transcends. When we are walking with the Lord that is what we are called to do.
My friend was trying to discern the time when it's time to move on from a relationship. Instead of her being able to help a person; It was actually hurting her ownself being amongst those who curse God. . Our love can go upon deaf ears sometimes. They will choose not to see the love but judgement.
I told her we are in a time in history where we can reach anyone at anytime and even be amongst people on social media who discourage our spirit instead of improve it. We don't get a break!
I guess learning when to shake the dust from ones sandals or stay and bear through the storm is a lifelong journey of learning what to do.
Maybe, the Block button on social media is just too dang easy?
The Challenge:
A question to you!
If your spirit hurts because of condemnation when is it the time to wither the storm or simply shake the dust and block?
*To shake or Wither?*
"Have mercy on me, oh God! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wing until this violent storm shall pass." Psalms 57:1
Oh boy... It has been a day of great learning. When you walk in the spirit and feel convicted to share truth, but then get slapped down, it gets hard to not get confused. Like I say I no longer want to live a careful life and a life of feeding man what they want to hear, but to me this is real love! To me truth (With grace of course) is love! I want to be true in the moment that transcends. When we are walking with the Lord that is what we are called to do.
My friend was trying to discern the time when it's time to move on from a relationship. Instead of her being able to help a person; It was actually hurting her ownself being amongst those who curse God. . Our love can go upon deaf ears sometimes. They will choose not to see the love but judgement.
I told her we are in a time in history where we can reach anyone at anytime and even be amongst people on social media who discourage our spirit instead of improve it. We don't get a break!
I guess learning when to shake the dust from ones sandals or stay and bear through the storm is a lifelong journey of learning what to do.
Maybe, the Block button on social media is just too dang easy?
The Challenge:
A question to you!
If your spirit hurts because of condemnation when is it the time to wither the storm or simply shake the dust and block?
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