To begin, I hope to bring God glory through what I have found through His promises. This is not about me nor my desire to "preach and convince". It is important to humbly stress my awareness to the fact of who I am......a sinner who has been forgiven SO much! I am also a believer in the Word of God from start to finish and hope to live out my days in a way that Glorify and Lift up who He is and what He did for me. I fall short everyday.....as a mom; as a wife; and as a Child of God! The GREAT news is I have a Savior who has not just walked my walk, but who chose to die for me so that I could be Forgiven; so that I could be Counseled; so that I could be Healed; so that I could be given Life eternally! These are not just words to be "considered" lightly - they are Truth and Life. We have a God who will never force Himself on anyone; but a God who loves enough to gently invite us into His family. The choice is ALWAYS ours! I have come to know so many who are searching and yearning for "something more" - I have also come to see how God is rarely the "something more" put into their lives. Why not put God first? Why not give your God a chance to work in your life?
Psalm 91:1 - " I will abide under the shadow of the Almighty".......This is one of the most comforting scriptures I have come to rely on. The Almighty's shadow is where I desire to rest and hope to lead others to find their rest under His shadow as well!
My soul has been stirring with a keen awareness of how "busy" my life has become with the things of this world; I have left little to no time for God's purpose for me. Our purpose and commission as believers is to bring others to know Him in such a way that eternity with Him is their desire. My hope for 2009 is to allow our God to use me to show others the Greatness of His Love. I am not a writer nor am I a theological expert, so I will strive and pray for my words to be God's words, so that I might not embarrass my Heavenly Father, but bring Him an offering of Praise through the words he gives me!! Perhaps the experiences I have had will encourage another; or the wisdom and discernment I hope to grow in will be used by our God; or the words the Holy Spirit leads me to will be for a purpose unknown to me and meant for another.
I recently read in a book Led By Faith, by Immaculee Ilibagiza, about a sermon given and this is what was said: " Our desire to love is stamped on our hearts before we are born. You must not let life erase it! God knew you in the womb, and He planted your ability to love in your soul before you drew your first breath. You must nurture that seed, allowing it to grow strong within you. You must love your family and love your neighbors; above all, you must love God. God doesn't just want you to love; He commands it. He commands it!"
May the one and only true God help, lead and comfort you!
Please share your questions, doubts, prayer requests, etc. I hope to be a small piece in God's vast plan!
