First off I have to praise Jesus for His abiding strength that enables me to meet everything I have been committed in service to. I havent slept more than 7hrs in a long...long...time. And yes, for me that's hard to function on anything less. But God has seen me through it all and made it actually quite easier to bear. I can truly feel and see Jesus wanting and being more to me and my all. It's amazing to have a King who wants to love me and see to my every need...He's a beautiful wonder :o)
Last night returning from class, the Spirit told me to stay on the path I was walking on and veer along the water and eventually I would get to my destination = home. To shower, eat, pray with a friend, and sleep early... It was dark and a less busy road, but I had faith that my daddy was watching over me. And He was! I can't believe it, the new direction cut my usual travel time by 30 whole minutes!!! I praised God for the last 10mins home because I felt just that good and overjoyed. It was incredible and I thank God that He showed me with Him there's a much better, easier, and faster way to get to my intended destination. This stuck with me because how often do I set off doing things on my own because that's all I know how to and it's the familiar... I believe God challenges us to abandon the familiar and walk in confidence and joy in the uncertainty with Him....that is hard, but I'm going to stay on the course, veering however the Spirit leads me and trusting Him to order my steps and meet every need.
And to add on that, I was re-reading John. The first chapter is such an amazing opening...Jesus was with God before the world was made and nothing that exists was made outside of Him. I gather that Jesus is asking me to remember that everything was made by Him...especially when that person in your life is getting on your nerve and you would like to tell them about themselves, lol. He made even the mean grumpy bus driver who passes your stop even though you rang the bell...and me as his daughter...given that right according to John 1:12-13, I have to represent my Father in this world. Thereby revealing that Christ still lives on today in and through me.
Additionally, John 1 also highlights to me that when Jesus was ready to do His duties, He set about picking His disciples. He called a few and those few went and called others unto Him, who came and responded to His holiness with worship from their lips. Reflecting on this, I see how God is the one who calls us to Him, to be trained for service, and we are to respond accordingly. I believe there's no higher honor in life that to be called and used by God...King of Kings, Lord of Lords!!!
In this season of my life, Jesus has really been teaching me about His character and what He expects from me. I believe He has a purpose for my life and in due season it will come to pass. I'm soo excited for the beauty and grace being born in me. I'm grateful that He selected me to carryout a plan for Him. I realize now that there's no higher purpose than to live for Jesus. The will of God is that I remain in Jesus and live according to His word. Jesus, in His ever amazing and great wisdom broke it down for me...Love one another...kinda simple. To that I say Jesus, I can start one day at a time. Though I may stumble, You promised me that I would not fall. I promise to love a little harder, give a little more, encourage someone a little more, smile a little more, trust and forgive a little more. I can do all these and demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit because You Jesus live in me and the power of Your Spirit enables me to do just that.
Heavenly Father, creator of heaven and earth. Thank You for creating me. Thank You Jesus for my blossoming Faith relationship with You. Thank You for directing me, protecting me, loving me, encouraging me, comforting me, disciplining and convicting me. Thank You for transforming me into the woman You created me to be. Thank You for cleansing me of all unrighteousness and placing me in right standing with the Father. I offer all of me, mind, body, spirit, heart, and soul borne out of a grateful heart and in service to you. Teach me how to rely and rest in the fullness of Your grace and the love You have for me. Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your son Jesus Christ to ransom me. Sweet, glorious Jesus, I lift Your name high, mangifying You, kissing Your feet in worship. That You would chose me for Your work, is all too overwhelming. In faith I thank You for Your promises that will come to pass in my life. Thank You for my new identity, my new life, my new mind. I desire for You to be Lord over all that I am and do. I do get wrapped up in Your praise, because words cannot express how AWESOME You are Jesus!!! Though I end here, I know I'm not dismissed from Your presence. Heavenly Father, to You belong all Glory, all Praise, and all Honor forever and ever...In Jesus' name I pray and thank You. Amen
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