Dec 23, 2010
A friend once told me “We were created to worship. It just depends on whom or what we will choose to worship?”
This morning I read Psalm 111 and verse 10 really stuck out to me
“Reverence for the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.
The rewards for wisdom come to all who obey him.
Praise His name forever!”
I thought what is the definition of reverence and if I truly revered the Lord?
Reverence: to show devoted deferential honor to . (Syn)Worship, Adore: to honor and admire profoundly and respectfully.
To me that meant to be singly devoted to God, to adore Him above all else, to set a part all my worship and honor for Him .
After even more contemplation 🙂 I realized how much I settle for the plastic gods of this world and for the small dreams of my heart.
When in fact I was made for a higher, more beautiful and precious purpose- To worship God Almighty. The Great I Am.
That my friends is called – INSANITY and if I could be so bold ADULTERY
Who in their right mind would settle for rocks and ruble when there is gold and diamonds to be had.
And don’t you agree that God cannot be likened to gold and diamonds . It is a pathetic example because He is so much more.
So I pray as I continue on in my journey with Jesus that I never let go of His hand. Running after the things of this world, following the selfishness of my heart-instead of the gentle perfection of his unfailing Love and purpose for my life.
P.S. You want to know something astounding-When I do leave him, He is that faithful husband waiting with open arms to take his bride back.
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Oct 12, 2010
Have you ever had one of those days that started off really bad?
Today that is exactly what happened.
At 4:30 am I arose to get ready for work , 5:00 I attempted to leave for work . Key word “attempted” but once out of the drive thru I couldn’t move the van. You see while in the drive way the brake light came on-which always happen in our now disintegrating vehicle when one pushes on the pedal. But it being so early (my excuse of choice) I thought -oh the emergency brake is on. So I proceeded to lift it up. Now this is when the van wouldn’t move.
I then ran in to my mom who was still very sleepy asking for her help. She came out and explained to me that the brake goes down when driving not up.
Finally I arrived to my place of employment to find abosolutely no one there. I was supposed to be there at 5:30am for inventory. I was early and thought ok call mom…. After figuring some things out I waited till about six when a manager will arrive to open the store.
She came and I asked “Isn’t today the inventory day?”
She looked at me and said with regret “No that was Monday”
My heart sunk. We then proceeded to go inside and check the schedule. I had written down the wrong day and felt terrible. She was so gracious to reassure me that we all make mistakes and that it was ok.
I called my mom again (thank you Jesus for Mom’s!) we talked and then she said she would see me soon.
I made it to the second stop light before I started crying. This is not a good idea when your core of vision is being completely clouded.
I kept arguing with myself that I better stop crying b/c I needed to stay alive, but then thinking all I wanted to do was cry .
After a while I stopped crying and sat at a stop light wishing I could turn back time when I say the car in front of me . It had a bumper sticker that read “Look to Jesus”.
You see I was worried about my own reputation and the consequences of my actions instead of letting Jesus have it all. In spite of myself, Jesus would take care of me.
I’ll end with this 🙂 I have been memorizing Phil 4.
V4-7 says
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again rejoice. Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be afraid about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving ,present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
So when all seems like a mess turned upside down. Keep all focus on Jesus and Rejoice!
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Aug 14, 2010
I have been at home for almost two weeks and seeing how truly important my time at the School of Discipleship was. Even though I may have not realized it at the time I have been equipped with so many things
For about a week now my mom, sisters and I have started praying every morning. I feel like Gideon and the 300 men going into battle. We are few but by and for God will accomplish great things. While reading ‘Stoked’ by Danny Lehmann God put this desire on my heart. At the time it was but a dream , but now I am a part of the sweet and precious reality!
This world is truly in shambles but we have a big GOD and as I go out on the front lines in prayer I wait in great expectation to see all God will do through this Mighty Minority.
I would definitely encourage you to get together with friends or family and start your own prayer times.
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Jul 20, 2010
Tuesday 20, 2010/Graduation Day arrived so quickly and oh was it amazing.
Some of my highlights were
- Gayle Erwin (author of the Jesus Style) encouraging us to use the gifts God himself had given us to edify and encourage the body. Thank you Uncle Gayle!
- Hearing from our house leaders.
- Sharing something with our familes, leaders and staff.
- Watching the Slide show of our year
- Getting letters from Pastors and GFA leaders
- Getting a beautiful piciture of a sister in Asia praising the Lord!
This is laughable but looking back I can remember in Aug 2009 one of our leaders told us our year would be over “like that” and he snapped his fingers. At the time I didn’t believe him because it was already going too slow for me. I wanted it to be done and over with ASAP. (HONEST TRUTH-note: my mind soon changed)
I have had a wonderful year, one that if I had toI would do over again 🙂 My class mates are true gems and I am so blessed to have spent a year learning and growing with them
Man : ( it is already over . I can’te believe it!
Well, in a matter of weeks the new August class will arrive and begin their School of Discipleship journey. I hope and pray that theirs is even more wonderful than my own.
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Jul 13, 2010
In exactly ONE week I will be greaduating from the School of Discipleship.
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