Ever feel like God is telling you something that doesn't make sense to the world around you? Yeah, me too. Actually, to tell the truth it doesn't usually make sense to me either! I think that is one of the beautiful things about having a relationship with God- is learning to trust Him even when you don't understand where you are headed. In fact, not being able to predict the future is usually a great indicator that you are not in control of it! What a comforting thought to know that the One who is in control has all the facts. Even better, He is working all things for our good (Romans 8:28). Martin Luther King, Jr. once said "faith is taking the first step when you can't see the whole staircase".
The video below is a perfect illustration of this. Beth Moore shares an awesome story of what she would have missed had she not listened and obeyed. I heard this story a few years ago and it has stayed with me since. A friend posted the video today and it was too good not to pass on!!
Be blessed!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday's Motivation
Good morning! I just got back in town after surprising my husband with a weekend away for his 30th birthday. I will post a few pictures later! For now, here is this Monday's motivation.
David Platt wrote the book "Radical". This video is such a good reminder to me that there is a balance to be found. Our relationship with God should be just that- a relationship. It is not a religion. But our security should not lead to complacency.
I hope you are having a good Monday!
David Platt wrote the book "Radical". This video is such a good reminder to me that there is a balance to be found. Our relationship with God should be just that- a relationship. It is not a religion. But our security should not lead to complacency.
I hope you are having a good Monday!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
PRAISE REPORT!!!
Man I love these!!!! A couple of days ago I shared a story with you about a boy named Davids who was in desperate need of a family. Well, I am happy to report HE HAS ONE!!! Praise the Lord, Who hears our prayers and answers them! I hope there will be more information coming soon. Lisa, (the mom who hosted him here in the states) posted the update here on her blog.
Thanks for all the prayers. The Lord is so faithful. I will continue to follow this story and hope one day soon we see Davids in a family photo. :) Can you get enough of watching God come to the rescue and answer prayers? I can't!!!
Taste and see that the Lord is good!!
Thanks for all the prayers. The Lord is so faithful. I will continue to follow this story and hope one day soon we see Davids in a family photo. :) Can you get enough of watching God come to the rescue and answer prayers? I can't!!!
Taste and see that the Lord is good!!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
To live as an image bearer
I am not a big fan of New Year's Resolutions. This is mostly because I am not a fan of diets, eating healthy, or exercise. Judge if you must. I do have goals. As we enter this new year one of those goals overwhelmingly rises to the top. In 2011 I wish to be poured out like a drink offering to the Lord. Sure, its a lofty goal for a girl like myself. I am plagued by busyness, selfishness, sometimes laziness (although, I think four kids was a good start to curing that last one). The point of the matter is we all battle that "flesh"-- that part of us that wants the world to be about us. We are born with it. Believe me, I have a two-year old. I know.
To help save for the adoption we got rid of cable and got Netflix (only $10 a month). Unfortunately Gavin misunderstood what was meant by "movies on demand". In this house, demanding to watch Diego doesn't fly! As often as I roll my eyes at him, I also wonder if I am looking at what God sees in me. It makes me cringe to thing of it. How often does the same God who tells the sun when to rise and set hear us, mere creatures of his creation, look at Him and say "ummmm, NO." Wow, and I thought Gavin had some nerve.
I posted a short video below that I found to be a great reminder to us all. We are image bearers. And if we are image bearers of Christ then this should be true everywhere we go. So my goal this year is to pursue God with a passion that grows more intense as the months pass. In the end I want to be able to say I poured my life out like a drink offering for the Lord. And I think that starts by living like an image bearer. We need to stop demanding things from a Holy God and get acquainted with the Person whose image we bear.
"Image Bearers" - Matt Chandler
To help save for the adoption we got rid of cable and got Netflix (only $10 a month). Unfortunately Gavin misunderstood what was meant by "movies on demand". In this house, demanding to watch Diego doesn't fly! As often as I roll my eyes at him, I also wonder if I am looking at what God sees in me. It makes me cringe to thing of it. How often does the same God who tells the sun when to rise and set hear us, mere creatures of his creation, look at Him and say "ummmm, NO." Wow, and I thought Gavin had some nerve.
I posted a short video below that I found to be a great reminder to us all. We are image bearers. And if we are image bearers of Christ then this should be true everywhere we go. So my goal this year is to pursue God with a passion that grows more intense as the months pass. In the end I want to be able to say I poured my life out like a drink offering for the Lord. And I think that starts by living like an image bearer. We need to stop demanding things from a Holy God and get acquainted with the Person whose image we bear.
"Image Bearers" - Matt Chandler
Friday, December 31, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
What if I get weary?
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28
Anyone ever feel weary? Maybe you are seeking to know God’s will on something and you have been praying and no answer has come yet. Maybe you are going through something in your life; an illness, a financial problem, or a family problem. Maybe an adoption. :) Can I just be honest here? Sometimes I get weary, too. I work in a ministry where I see the life and death consequences of sin and it isn’t always the outcome I would hope for. I am trying to raise four children to be godly men and women and I won’t know if I did it right until it is too late. We have been praying for months that we would be in the center of God’s will while our emotions have ridden this rollercoaster that is adoption.
That is not to say my life isn’t overwhelming blessed. It really is more than I could have ever asked for. Sometimes, though, my emotions lag a little bit behind my faith and I get a little weary. So what should we do when we get weary? When we don't really feel like praying and would rather check out and watch tv? My four year old could probably shed some light here.
Sometimes Aiden (4) will climb up in my lap and lay his head on my chest. He is a pretty busy guy most of the time so these are sweet moments. He will say, “Mama, my love tank is empty.” I always reply, “Oh really? How many ‘loves’ do you think you need?” and he will smile and giggle a little as he tries to think of a big number. “26!” I will say “Oh my!” and proceed to squeeze him and cover his little face with kisses as he giggles. Of course, Aiden doesn’t know the kind of “weary” adults know. He does know that I love him and that he can have his “love tank” filled upon request.
So if I, an imperfect parent respond this way then why should I assume God would be any less willing? Why should I assume He is any less delighted for me to “crawl in His lap” and make my requests?
If you are feeling weary, or just have a prayer you really need answered I think you might enjoy watching the video below. And then come to the beautiful realization that the moment we really surrender to prayer, pour our hearts out to God, and beg Him to keep us in the center of His will; it is then that we realize we are already there. So what is it you are needing? Do you need strength like me? Or maybe you need peace? Patience? Comfort?
He delights in the asking.
Anyone ever feel weary? Maybe you are seeking to know God’s will on something and you have been praying and no answer has come yet. Maybe you are going through something in your life; an illness, a financial problem, or a family problem. Maybe an adoption. :) Can I just be honest here? Sometimes I get weary, too. I work in a ministry where I see the life and death consequences of sin and it isn’t always the outcome I would hope for. I am trying to raise four children to be godly men and women and I won’t know if I did it right until it is too late. We have been praying for months that we would be in the center of God’s will while our emotions have ridden this rollercoaster that is adoption.
That is not to say my life isn’t overwhelming blessed. It really is more than I could have ever asked for. Sometimes, though, my emotions lag a little bit behind my faith and I get a little weary. So what should we do when we get weary? When we don't really feel like praying and would rather check out and watch tv? My four year old could probably shed some light here.
Sometimes Aiden (4) will climb up in my lap and lay his head on my chest. He is a pretty busy guy most of the time so these are sweet moments. He will say, “Mama, my love tank is empty.” I always reply, “Oh really? How many ‘loves’ do you think you need?” and he will smile and giggle a little as he tries to think of a big number. “26!” I will say “Oh my!” and proceed to squeeze him and cover his little face with kisses as he giggles. Of course, Aiden doesn’t know the kind of “weary” adults know. He does know that I love him and that he can have his “love tank” filled upon request.
So if I, an imperfect parent respond this way then why should I assume God would be any less willing? Why should I assume He is any less delighted for me to “crawl in His lap” and make my requests?
If you are feeling weary, or just have a prayer you really need answered I think you might enjoy watching the video below. And then come to the beautiful realization that the moment we really surrender to prayer, pour our hearts out to God, and beg Him to keep us in the center of His will; it is then that we realize we are already there. So what is it you are needing? Do you need strength like me? Or maybe you need peace? Patience? Comfort?
He delights in the asking.
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