547 Day Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Stumbling Block 

You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 NIV

One of my pastor friends (Ron P Husband) on my Facebook wall posted this post today; "Don't stumble over something behind you." 

This spoke to me today. Satan puts the same stumbling block in front of us that we have already overcome and know how to overcome! He thinks he can keep getting us with that same stumbling block but Jesus says NOPE you have overcome that one so keep moving my sweet prodigal! 

The Challenge: 

Say this with boldness and say it out-loud: 

"No, Satan by the blood of Christ you will not get me again with that same stumbling block!" "I rebuke you Satan in the name of Jesus Christ." "I hereby will walk in my Gods light and I will move forward with His Grace!" "Satan you have two choices either get behind me or flea from my presence!" "Those are your only two options within this life gifted by Christ NOT you (Satan) - the one whom fails miserably at playing God!" 

546 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Evil is Evil

In this world you will have trouble but take heart I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Evil is evil and God is Good. Lets not get this twisted. God can do mighty works out of the pain Satan causes. Our God feels the persecution and torture we go through because He is within us. His promise is not that we are immune to evil acts on earth but through Jesus we will be taken away from the evil world! It is in heaven we are Saved and safe from evil doers until then our love is what creates change in this world! Never hate, ridicule, judgement, un-forgiveness or persecution; For those are what grows evil in this place...  

The Challenge: 

Do you understand why evil moves through the world? Do you understand why we are not immune to evil acts? Think on this and challenge yourself to trust simply God's Grace to overshine eventually! 

545 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

His Clay 

We are the clay, you are the potter; We are all the work of your hand." Isaiah 64:8 NIV

I was reading in the Bible today about the potter and his clay. God referred to this idea saying we can be built up and taken back down to restart but still be the same Piece of clay. Each time the clay gets worked back up the piece has  more enriched magnificents each time. 

We are Gods clay in His hands. If we allow Him to do His righteous work on us, then we mold into His creation in His trials and in His timing. The clay will never be worked into a finalized righteous piece without His hand. Without His hand the clay will flake, deteriorate or sit in a lump never evolving to the glorious vase it was destined and designed to become. 

The Challenge: 

Be Gods clay and be okay with the rework he does in you. 

544 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Turn that finger around. 

Do not judge or you too will be judged . For in the same way you judge others , you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2

I remember back in middle school a girl on our volleyball team was suspended for having a bad attitude. I remember thinking badly of her and thinking it would suck to be her. A few weeks later the volley coach called my parents informing them that I had s bad attitude at practice. I was heart broken. I didn't have a bad attitude but was constantly in fear of people looking at me because my skin was covered in acne. I held my head very down but never meant to appear to have a bad attitude or be defiant in any way. 

It got me thinking how we sometimes think so terribly of others. Take homelessness for example we can sometimes think things like they must be lazy, bad with money or con artist. But in all reality homelessness can happen to anyone. It is happening now at an alarming rate as housing prices are at there all time high! 

Moral of the story is this. We can't point fingers at others because when we do that judgement will come back to bite us. 

The Challenge: 

Instead of pointing a finger pray and gift words of encouragement to those hurting, weak or appearing lost. 

543 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ

Purple Cross Testimony 

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. Matthew 28:19

I wanted to share a simple testimony my friend Karla gifted to me on my page today. It's a simple testimony of how they use the 'The Purple Cross' in their lives. 

"This is a really funny story about how the purple cross Mission is part of Bobby's Journey. Bobby is a mountain man. When I met him he was clean-cut but with the long ponytail. Over the last few years he grew out his beard and I love it. It is white and he walked up to a homeless person last week who looked up at him and said Santa Claus??? So we talked about it. After a few Holy Spirit Revelations we came up with a perfect answer. Yes and I have a gift for you that could probably save your life. Bobby then reaches in his pocket pulls out a purple cross puts it in the man's hand and then uncovers it. He then goes on to explain the purple cross mission and that we want to pray for him and what the prayer would be. Depending on the person's response he will either invite him to church with our cards that we have or Let It Go. If the guy throws it at him? He will just say God bless you my friend and move on.

The Challenge: 

Get crosses from our shop and share please. 

We can't save people but we can make disciples! 

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542 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Prayer Circles

For where two or more are gathered together in My name there I Am in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 

I had my first book launch party event yesterday for the first year series of, 'Finding Christ Through Social Media.' A beautiful moment from the book launch was captured on a photo. it was of me and three other people holding hands and in a prayer circle formation. 

I remember in high school there was a thing called, 'See you at the pole.' Prayer fellowship. I wished I was stronger back then to be amongst the very few that showed up but I am now proud to say I am now one of those odd people that would show up, even if it was just four of us - God is there! Support in numbers is very very different in Gods eyes then how the world perceives support.  3 is just as strong in the Lord as 300! 

The Challenge: 

Please be fearless and Take time to form random moment prayer circles. Pray for our nation and each other! Now is the time. #HIS

541 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

His Goodness 

Oh taste and see that the Lord is good. How happy is the man who trust in Him. Psalm 34:8

I have not written in a few days mainly because Gods calling me to really focus on my kids and being present for them. I pray through out my day but have taken a break from my bible studies and discussions on Christianity with friends for a bit. Sometimes it's just so much to take in and lately I feel I'm called to simplify and heal my sad feeling heart a bit. 

Today, I went to church and was very present with my family. We went to the park and as my husband and I sat on the grass watching our kids play, I felt God very near. We laughed, we wrestled with the kids in the grass and we took a walk looking at flowers and wild life. We all even took our shoes off to just feel the soft coolness of the grass on our feet. This is life without distractions. Focusing on what's around us rather then staring at a screen. 

The Challenge: 

Keep your phone at home next Sunday! Decide to be fully present for those whom are with you and in your midst.