607 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

-Luke Warm -

So because you are luke warm neither hot nor cold, I am about to spit you out if my mouth! Revelation 3:16

God usually paves the way for topics of the week and this week is no different. Just when I'm not sure where to stretch He shows up saying right here. 

I reached out to a girl today on Facebook inviting her to like my ministry page and offering prayer support. Her feathers immediately flared up saying, "No, no, no and this is inappropriate." She went on to say she's Christian but thinks it should be private and that my walk and progression should not be shared on social media! 

This is where my blood boils. I can handle the non-believers with lots of grace and I can handle disagreements with my own kingdom family and followers of Christ but what upsets my stomach is those who use the word "Christian" but want to suppress others from sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ! This is called a "Luke Warm" Christian and my heart breaks for them! They have been deceived and Satan hates I've exposed them! Please do not just use the title Christian as you see fit but instead Live out the calling purposefully and with confidence in the God whom saves! 

The Challenge: 

Can you be a Christian but suppress others from sharing  the gospel? Can you be a Christian but not follow gospel principles?  Please journal and discuss. 

606 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

-A Calling -

He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6

Very deep in thought lately. I'm working to unload some things from my life and get debt down. Im doing this all in preparation so I can be more free to go where God leads. 

Giving up things and devoting oneself to ministry can be a little intimidating. These are the thoughts that happens

Will I be able to make a living? 

Is it okay to make a living? 

Am I hearing God correctly? 

When God moves what does that look like?

Am I prepared enough? 

Where does God want me in the community? 

Why am I so worried?  

I gave up my life to feel peace so why am I still restless? 

These are some questions I've been thinking. I know the Lord has already provided everything I need in this life now I wait on Him to lead where I'm called. 

The Challenge: 

Does God call some people only to focus solely on ministry work or is this the calling for all His precious lambs? 

605 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Cuss words

Thy shalt not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. Exodus 20:7

This week on my social media wall I asked this question:  What would you do if someone you just met constantly uses the word 'Jesus Christ,' as a cuss word?

I got so much feedback on this post. Comments ranged from tell them you don't like it to saying, "where is He at?"

After thinking on all the comments and praying I have come up with a plan of action the next time someone uses my Lords name in vain. 

"I'm going to give it a bit more time and like one of my followers said say something like "oh bananas" to replace cuss words and see if it catches on.  If it continues I'm going to simply ask if she knows who Jesus is....    Take it as an opportunity to share about Him. Then ask if she uses his name to cry out to him for help or using it as a cuss word...?  this will make her think on it for herself. Jesus spoke in parables so he wanted people to think on things for themselves as that brings enlightenment. Then I'll reply accordingly probably saying - He's my Lord and my everything why I'm passionate...

The Challenge: 

What will you do the next time someone uses Jesus Christ in place of a cuss word? 

604 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

#PurplecrossMission 

By His wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

This morning I pulled into Dunken Donuts to get some coffee for myself and Donuts for my littles. I don't always have our purple cross mission crosses on my mind but today I did. I felt God say, "share." But I was not sure if I heard Him right so I said God give me a sign. He said look at her tattoo. I didn't even know if she had a tattoo, so I listened to God and looked for his nod of yes. Sure enough the cashier had a tattoo on her hand. She handed me my coffee and donuts and I said, "What does your tattoo say?" Thinking it probably says faith or something she said, "It says Shaun." She quickly and nervously said, "He's my ex and father of my three children, I wish we were together, and yes I regret the tattoo." 

I gave her a Purple Cross and told her God wants her to have it. She immediately took it and said, "You have no idea how much I need this in this today!" She then yelled out to all her co workers with a joyful voice, "Look, she just gave me a cross!" Holding the cross up for all to see! 

The Challenge: 

Share Jesus even when your not sure! The Lord will always give you the nudge, you need, to have courage to do it. 

603 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Let's talk Sex! 

Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. Hebrews 13:4

I have this new friend named Ada on social media wall. Her post are all about discussing the tough questions in Christianity. I admire her for stepping out in faith in such a way. It takes courage! 

Today's question was, "What do you think about pre marital sex?" Of course this question will get many answers especially in today's sexed up culture but the truth is is God wants us to trust Him and wait. God wants us busy doing things that He has in store for us and things like marriage and sex are to fall into place, not forced. 

This was my answer to the question: 

"Wait! I did not wait but I was not Saved yet! Now I look back I understand many of the pains I faced was because of pre-marital sex. Loving people that intimately only to have them leave (which is like mourning their death) it not worth it! That's not God's plan on our lives! Wait! And it's never too late to go back... " 💜Lea

The Challenge:

What do you think about pre-marital sex? 

602 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

#ArtistofChrist Reborn

I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born, Says the lord. Isaiah 66:9

I am so very busy with the Lord these days and I would never ever have it another way. All I keep on my plate is Godly things and it's been helping me keep my anxiety at bay. 

I am starting just now to see some tiny seeds begin to bud out of the ground. It's a promise that if we plant good seeds with God healthy fruits will bare. I'm not entirely sure yet what this looks like but I'll give you an example of how our mighty lord works. 

About a year ago I had this idea to start an event/ church called #ArtistofChrist. I found a location and shelled out money on talent. A few months before the event I knew God said wait. I felt God helping me but then he all of a sudden pulled the reins and halted me! The message was clear and it hurt. Only 4 months since I canceled the event the idea is back in place, but it's different this time. It's better! This time I can feel the energy of the Lord leading! He's gifted me a artist group. He's gifted me people with the same mission in mind. It's beautiful! I cannot wait to share more! 

The Challenge:

Everyday check over your life and ask this: 

Am I leading myself or is God leading me? 
Pray God leads you and halts you for a purpose! Halting may hurt but believe me he will not cause pain without something new to be born. 

601 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

End Day Dreams 

The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God remains forever. 1 John 2:17

I had this dream last night. I was at some kind of prom with my old high school friends. Their company was comforting. I looked out the window and saw the sky changing. It was cracking. The whole sky was cracking open. It almost looked like the way ice forms and it had a hue of blue. Most around me were running away I was not scared but fascinated. Fascinated for what's to come and what's coming. I turned away to get people to come over to the window to look but no one would come. I then proceeded to look back and the sky was a beautiful normal sunset. 

When you know where your headed there is not as much fear about death but intrigue in where we're headed. There is not as as much anxiety about seeing the world come to an end because the Lord and the Bible prophesied these things. The Lord gave us a glimpse of what lies ahead In order to ease some of our fears. If you believe in Jesus then death is simply a part of life but what's on the other side is far more rich and bountiful then this earth will ever hold. 

The Challenge: 

Do you have fears about death? Why? If you are a child of God you are merely passing through here and God's waiting to get you home after your mission is complete.