Allow God to do a great work in you

How precious life is and it is often wasted. We don't recognize its worth till we stare at death's door, looking down the path of no return...How amazing would it be to live each day with wonder, immeasurable grace in evrything, sharing love with loved ones and those random strangrs whom you cross paths with at various moments in your day...How amazing would it be to truly, actively chose to be ALIVE!!! That at the end of the day, it's not about what I have or don't have,...but it's about the number of lives I touched for the Glory of God....Your best 'why I serve God' or 'why I have Faith' argument is simply being all God designed you to be. Don't need a blow horn to announce the Gospel of Christ... Simply by living and practicing what you believe you have the power to turn your environment and atmosphere around you...Glory to God!!!

Today I'm thankful for life and God's goodness in protecting my loved ones.

God is interested in you

Today's reflection: God is interested in me being productive...He is interested in me using all my talents and gifts to the fullest of my ability. Which makes complete sense since Jesus died to give me FULLNESSS of life!!! So why wouldnt God place me where I can grow in fullness? Why wouldnt He be as interested in me living out His purpose for my life? Serving God's purpose is the only effective way He can use me to the utmost yet while I live. But it has to be togethr with Him. I'm standing on His first promise to me (Hebrews 11:40). Glory to God.

Day 9

I'm still a work in progress with blogging. It's just much easier with my journal since when a revelation hits I'm not always close to a computer...
What I've learned so far about God is:
-If you take Him seriously' He will show himself strong in your life. His word according to Ps145 is that He is near to all those who call on Him in truth.
-Nothing is impossible for God!!! Nothing is impossible for God!!! Hallelujah!!!! Seriously...there's nothing in the entire earth or spiritual realm that God cannot do...
-God listens, He cares, He answers...Can I wait and be patient for His timing for everything?

My Prayers have slowly evolved into desires to know God, to have His wisdom and perspective always, to glorify Him in my life. I encourage you not to limits your view and relationahip with God at the gifts and blessings. All that is wonderful, but go for the Giver himself and you will not be disappointed. See if He will not restore to you he joys of salvation, annoint you with gladness, and dress you with a garment of praise (Isaiah 61:1-3)

Day 4

I missed Days 1-3 because of preparations for our church convention. Longs hours of physically and spiritually pushing through in dance. There were definitely points when I thought of taking a break after this convention...I essentially had no life, work 9-5, dance 7 till....yea...functioning on 5-6hrs of sleep, and somehow trying to fit in devotionals and time with God.

I'm reminded by one major Jesus question " What will it cost you to follow Jesus?"...It is easy to profess with the mouth, but when it comes to time to walk it out...well things dont seem as easy as previously thought. But praises to the ever-knowing and ever-present God, who sees each of us by name. He really does recognize our sacrifices for our work in His Kingdom in the midst of daily living...

For Days 1-3 I came to know God as my Strength and He provides Rest

For Day 4: God is my Encourager and He understands

Simplification

So I'm going on a 1 yr simplification plan, part motivated by my reflection on where I was a year ago and where I am now and where I'd like to be. The 3 perspectives have helped me revisit some issues that I needed to get a grip on before moving. Amidst it all I've been brought to a place where I truly desire to move past knowing of God...but knowing Him at work daily in my life. So I prayed about it and the ever-wise Holy Spirit showed me I can pray all day to be like Jesus, but to be conformed in His image I have to apply the word in my life.

So for the next year, I'm taking a time out with the world to stay plugged in to God, the word, Christ alive in me, and the power of the Holy Spirit. I'm returning to that which I have been called back to for soo long...where my restlessness will stop.

To the best of my ability and the grace of the Holy Spirit, I'll blog everyday, even if it is just one sentence...a praise report, or prayer, or word,...anything. My Love journey continues....stay tuned

He took my place

I've been suspended in this daze, amazing wonder of who God, Jesus, Holy Spirit are to me...I cant quite express it in words...But I'll try to give you the vision:

Imagine opening a door and walking into a room filled with smoke from sweet smelling incense that brings your heart joy, comfort, and relief...puts a knowing smile on your face and everything fades away. There are strips of sheer glowing white fabric, like perfectly cut veils, dangling from above and extending to the floor. Something ever lures, urging you forward, to gently push back the veil pieces, and continues to direct you. Don't know where you're going but in your heart you're certain it's the right direction. Something or someone so close beckons you to keep walking forward, to come...

That's me, I'm in a state of being lost to myself but found in Jesus's presence.

Yesterday afternoon God gave me this equation:

My Authority + the Power of the Holy Spirit
are
leveraged
by

1. Blood (Hebrews 10:19-25)
2. Name Above every name (Phil 2:9)
3. Eternal Word (Ps 119:89)

which results in = FAITH

Where Am I going?

Dear Father,

With all due respect, where am I headed? What and when is the end to all this???... Why all these trials?... Part of me feels I should not be asking You these questions, but forgive me God. I just want You to know how hard living for You right now is... I dont doubt You Love me, I dont doubt You are Omnipresent and Omniscient, but it's just that I'm going down a road I have never been before. The life I left behind for You has popped up to challenge my Faith. I know the seed of doubts is questioning, which affects what I think, what I say, and how I act. So I have to destroy this right now to its roots as I present it to You.

I know saying "Yes!!" to You Jesus meant saying "No!" to the world and saying "Hello!" to trials. Learning to trust You, learning to seek You, learning to depend on You, and getting to know You...these are all the desires of my heart. I refuse to go back to where my life was before You mercifully pulled me out, back when it was just going in circles. Cycles repeating over and over, same story line, same ending.

But I cannot help wondering...I feel I've been right here for a long time. WHat are you trying to teach me that I'm not getting? Or am I suppose to just actively marinate in all this? I know in you every waiting season has a reason and purpose. Bear with me Father as I lay my heart bare before You, for I know in the end You are God and not to be questioned. I dont doubt Your ability God. It's just right now, my feelings and what's going on around me...really challenges that which I profess - Believing that You reconciled me to You by the blood of Your Son Jesus and though I'm a sinner, there's no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1).

But I'm not changing my mind, I know the devil is prowling around looking for an opportunity to come in and bring along seven of his friends...which is not going to happen!! Now way!! So Father, this is a renewal of my promise to You ... You are God my God, You redeemed me and gave me Life. You see me and know my name. You bless me everyday. So Daddy I need to hear Your voice in the midst of all this. May I not fall back and backslide... I said yes to You before, to Your way at life, and to be used as a vessel. Sanctify me and draw me close to You. Hide me in You Jesus, and protect me from the evils of this world. My heart, my soul, my very being I give back to You...As a thank You for all that You've done in my life and all who You've been to me... You will be forever God, long after the earth fades from my eyes. So yet while I can, grant me the strength to worship You with all of me. In the name of Jesus I pray and in Faith I thank You for hearing my prayer. Amen

Paul really knew the truth when He spoke to the gentiles. He understood all that would come our way and gave pointers and strategies in what to do. I need to revisit the Letters written by Paul...stay tuned.