I personally know how difficult it is to see God in all things. It is difficult at times to see Him when your heart is broken or you feel alone. It is difficult to see Him when someone rejects you or doors close in your face.
Over the last couple of years I have had to confront many mind blowing and heart wrenching trials that have left me breathless at times. I couldn't even begin to comprehend why I had to endure certain heartaches.
There were many nights that I laid awake wondering about my life. I wondered what certain loved ones were doing. I wondered where my life was headed. Anxiety often plagued my mind and desperation grasped my heart. I wasn't sure how to overcome the emotions that captivated my soul. I only knew that I didn't want to wrestle with them anymore.
I seeked God for His wisdom and began to understand that I wasn't supposed to try to figure anything out. He only wanted me to rest in Him....to trust Him...and surrender my heart to Him.
My prayer became "Lord, I surrender my heart to you. My heart is open to give love and recieve love. I desire whatever would bring me peace".
This simple prayer that came from deep within my soul was what began to release the shackles from my mind. I began to realize that God is in every aspect of my life. He is within the family members I worry about, His is in control of my career, and He is in control of my life.
He knows what would bring me peace in this moment of my life and that is what He allows to be in it. I may desire my marriage to be restored, a new job, more money, or something else but that doesn't mean those things would bring me peace. God knows what is best for me and I must trust and rest in His plan for my life.
Over all things I seek God's peace each and everyday and surrender my heart to Him. To open your heart to give love and recieve love means you are open to the unlimited. You are yeilded to His will. You are ready to be used by Him. You are a vessel in which He can freely flow and manifest Himself through without hinderance.
When we are focused on our feelings and emotions then we are not yeilded. We are too worried about feeling anger, pain, fear or disappointment. But when we are surrendered to God and His love then we are no longer bound by our fleshly desires and we give Him full reign. We allow Him to freely move and work on our behalf. We make room for miracles.
He knows what is best for you. His desire is to bless you and not hurt you. Just let go and seek His peace. His peace is where you will find your healing and deliverance.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
God IS Everything
We don't include God in our lives as an after thought. We live and breathe through Him. He is our source of existance. We are nothing without Him.
It saddens me how many people see God as an outward source to whom they pray when times get rough. Someone they call up and consult when they are confused or in need of hope. Although I understand that this is one level of faith it is not all that there is. God says we should not live by bread alone but by every word that preceedth out of the mouth of God.
We are not to live on daily miracles. We are to live in the overflow of love. We have the living spirit of God dwelling on the inside of us. We lack nothing. The reason our outward circumstances often don't reflect this abundance and prosperity is because we don't know how to activate it.
We don't understand that God has given us power and authority to live in love, peace and joy everyday of our life. We don't have to struggle. We are to live through God. We are to live in the overflow of His anointing.
Whatever the word of God says is what you should be walking in. But these things are only obtained through obedience. We are to walk according to the word. We are to live by every word that preceeds out of the mouth of God. We are to walk in the spirit.
How do we obtain this level of faith and consciousness? By living surrendered. By resting in God. By trusting in His perfect will for our life. You may not have the life that you desire to have. You may be struggling right now with some things in your life....BUT God is more then able to restore everything that has been surrendered to Him.
If you would just lean and trust that where you are is where you are supposed to be. Every path is leading you to righteousness. Your weakness is essential for His strength, His word to be perfected in you.
You are being restored and reconciled back unto the Father. You are awakening to your true identity in Him. Every thought that is contrary to His truth is being burned in the fire of His consuming love.
Just rest in God and walk according to His word. Let His spirit lead you and guide you no matter what is going on in your life. He is more then able to handle everything that you think is impossible.
You belong to Him. You are a reflection and manifestation of His love. Let go and allow yourself to walk in the fullness of His joy and peace.
It saddens me how many people see God as an outward source to whom they pray when times get rough. Someone they call up and consult when they are confused or in need of hope. Although I understand that this is one level of faith it is not all that there is. God says we should not live by bread alone but by every word that preceedth out of the mouth of God.
We are not to live on daily miracles. We are to live in the overflow of love. We have the living spirit of God dwelling on the inside of us. We lack nothing. The reason our outward circumstances often don't reflect this abundance and prosperity is because we don't know how to activate it.
We don't understand that God has given us power and authority to live in love, peace and joy everyday of our life. We don't have to struggle. We are to live through God. We are to live in the overflow of His anointing.
Whatever the word of God says is what you should be walking in. But these things are only obtained through obedience. We are to walk according to the word. We are to live by every word that preceeds out of the mouth of God. We are to walk in the spirit.
How do we obtain this level of faith and consciousness? By living surrendered. By resting in God. By trusting in His perfect will for our life. You may not have the life that you desire to have. You may be struggling right now with some things in your life....BUT God is more then able to restore everything that has been surrendered to Him.
If you would just lean and trust that where you are is where you are supposed to be. Every path is leading you to righteousness. Your weakness is essential for His strength, His word to be perfected in you.
You are being restored and reconciled back unto the Father. You are awakening to your true identity in Him. Every thought that is contrary to His truth is being burned in the fire of His consuming love.
Just rest in God and walk according to His word. Let His spirit lead you and guide you no matter what is going on in your life. He is more then able to handle everything that you think is impossible.
You belong to Him. You are a reflection and manifestation of His love. Let go and allow yourself to walk in the fullness of His joy and peace.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Just Be You
"God purposely designed you with His plan in mind. Live boldly as yourself. Don't chase the dream be the vision."
You are purposely designed by God to fulfill His plan. You are lacking nothing. Don't chase the dream others have painted. Live the vision God has ordained for you. Make no excuses for who you are. Live boldly as yourself.
You are purposely designed by God to fulfill His plan. You are lacking nothing. Don't chase the dream others have painted. Live the vision God has ordained for you. Make no excuses for who you are. Live boldly as yourself.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Build Your Ark
We can't wait until the storm begins to build our ark. We must constantly stay in meditation. We must daily saturate ourselves with God's word and His presence. It is important to build up our minds and be strong in faith when the storms come. God did not promise that the journey would be perfect and without chaos. He just promised that we would overcome it by His grace and mercy. He promised He would never leave us nor forsake us.
It is so important that we stand firm on the promises of God and remember our identity. We have to be prepared to endure the harships like a good soldier. We must remember constantly that the battle it not ours.....it is the Lords. We can't worry ourselves we must trust and lean on God not our own understanding. We must seek the peace of God and that will lead us to our destination.
It is easy to get caught up in the illusion of your life. It is easy to become fearful when everything seems to be falling apart. BUT we must remember that God is ALWAYS in control. We can not wait for the rain to start before we start building our ark....our refuge....our relationship with God.
When Noah was building the ark he didn't see the rain but he kept building. He may have had some doubts about the Lord's instructions but he kept building. He kept building up his mind in the things of God. He meditated on God. He seeked the face of God and developed such a strong relationship that he was able to survive the storm. He knew that God had his back. That obedience that Noah demonstrated not only saved his life but it saved a nation.
The story of Noah is not about a literal ark, animals, people and a storm. It is about the relationship that is built from our obedience. It is about building a covenant. No matter what your life may look like right now you have to build your relationship and trust in God. You have to stretch forth your hand to the plow and sow your seeds of faith. You have been called to not only save yourself during the storms of your life. You have been called to save generations to come by your obedience and sacrifice.
What seemed impossible to most was what saved a nation. Dare to believe beyond your own understanding. Trust in God and keep building your ark.
It is so important that we stand firm on the promises of God and remember our identity. We have to be prepared to endure the harships like a good soldier. We must remember constantly that the battle it not ours.....it is the Lords. We can't worry ourselves we must trust and lean on God not our own understanding. We must seek the peace of God and that will lead us to our destination.
It is easy to get caught up in the illusion of your life. It is easy to become fearful when everything seems to be falling apart. BUT we must remember that God is ALWAYS in control. We can not wait for the rain to start before we start building our ark....our refuge....our relationship with God.
When Noah was building the ark he didn't see the rain but he kept building. He may have had some doubts about the Lord's instructions but he kept building. He kept building up his mind in the things of God. He meditated on God. He seeked the face of God and developed such a strong relationship that he was able to survive the storm. He knew that God had his back. That obedience that Noah demonstrated not only saved his life but it saved a nation.
The story of Noah is not about a literal ark, animals, people and a storm. It is about the relationship that is built from our obedience. It is about building a covenant. No matter what your life may look like right now you have to build your relationship and trust in God. You have to stretch forth your hand to the plow and sow your seeds of faith. You have been called to not only save yourself during the storms of your life. You have been called to save generations to come by your obedience and sacrifice.
What seemed impossible to most was what saved a nation. Dare to believe beyond your own understanding. Trust in God and keep building your ark.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Called and Chosen (Part 1)
It is tough sometimes to remember that you are not in control of your life. There are times in my life that I feel like I have no where to turn. I feel lonely and like no one even cares for me. Those are real feelings that we often feel when tramatic events happen in our lives. We often times feel vulernable and scared.
Sometimes my mind begins to wonder in the direction of feeling angry or sorry for myself because of the things I have gone through. I feel helpless and insecure of my life. I wonder when will this promise come to pass. Why does this person keep hurting me? Why am I at this place in my life? Did I do something wrong?
I have to keep reminding myself that God is in control. I have to remember that my life is not my own. It is easier said then done. We can say "Lord I surrender... I trust you....do your will". But when everything seems to be going "wrong" we want to take the control back. We start walking back to the place that God already delivered us from.
It takes a strong faith to let go of your dreams, your life, your plans and your perception and trust in God. It takes an awakened spirit to step out of yourself and embrace God's truth.
To let myself feel self pity and anger would just put me back into captivity. I have to let go and trust that God knows what is best for me. In a twinkle of an eye everything in my life can change. God doesn't need my input. He needs my heart. He needs my mind to be reconciled back unto Him so He can mold me and move me in the direction of His plan.
You see I am called. I have been designed and created to fulfill a specific plan. God knew everything that would occur in my life and prepared me to endure it and overcome it. I am not a victim to what has happen to me. God was not taken by surprise. God equipped me and prepared me for this journey.
My success is ordained. My path has been set. I can not fail. Everthing shall come to pass by the grace of God. I have to remember these things when in the face of adversity. I can't sit back and feel sorry for myself. I must trust in the Lord. I must meditate on His goodness and remember that I am not of this world. I am in the midst of the storm but so is the Lord. He is within me so He is always with me and I am never alone. When my flesh is weak His strength...His spirit...His word....His promise is made perfect. His promise is manifested when I surrender my will for His.
ALL GLORY BE TO GOD.
Sometimes my mind begins to wonder in the direction of feeling angry or sorry for myself because of the things I have gone through. I feel helpless and insecure of my life. I wonder when will this promise come to pass. Why does this person keep hurting me? Why am I at this place in my life? Did I do something wrong?
I have to keep reminding myself that God is in control. I have to remember that my life is not my own. It is easier said then done. We can say "Lord I surrender... I trust you....do your will". But when everything seems to be going "wrong" we want to take the control back. We start walking back to the place that God already delivered us from.
It takes a strong faith to let go of your dreams, your life, your plans and your perception and trust in God. It takes an awakened spirit to step out of yourself and embrace God's truth.
To let myself feel self pity and anger would just put me back into captivity. I have to let go and trust that God knows what is best for me. In a twinkle of an eye everything in my life can change. God doesn't need my input. He needs my heart. He needs my mind to be reconciled back unto Him so He can mold me and move me in the direction of His plan.
You see I am called. I have been designed and created to fulfill a specific plan. God knew everything that would occur in my life and prepared me to endure it and overcome it. I am not a victim to what has happen to me. God was not taken by surprise. God equipped me and prepared me for this journey.
My success is ordained. My path has been set. I can not fail. Everthing shall come to pass by the grace of God. I have to remember these things when in the face of adversity. I can't sit back and feel sorry for myself. I must trust in the Lord. I must meditate on His goodness and remember that I am not of this world. I am in the midst of the storm but so is the Lord. He is within me so He is always with me and I am never alone. When my flesh is weak His strength...His spirit...His word....His promise is made perfect. His promise is manifested when I surrender my will for His.
ALL GLORY BE TO GOD.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Staying Positive
As the holidays approach I have always found myself getting depressed. I get sad because I miss my husband. I also miss my whole family being together during this blessed time of the year. This year my grandmother is in assisted living, my aunt is going into a nursing home due to her brain damage, my husband and I are still separated and I am unemployeed. There is alot going on and I have to constantly stay focused in order to stay positive.
It is easy to get caught up in having a pitty party with yourself. It is easy to get into the victim mentality and get depressed over how crazy your life seems. I can't afford to do that. I can't go back to where God has delivered me from. I have to press forward and know that God is in control of all things. Although my outward circumstances my seem crazy I have to continue to trust in God. I have to realize that nothing is out of order. His hand is still in my life and on my loved ones.
The outward may seem caotic but His perfect divine order is still present. I can feel His constant love. I can feel His joy that strengthens me each day. I can feel His grace and mercy that gives me the ability to smile even when I want to cry. I will keep standing because I know that He knows what is best for me. He is working things out in my favour and that brings me peace.
I encourage those that are feeling the weight of the world right now. Keep pressing towards the mark. God has a plan for you and it is good. Praise God in the midst of your trials. He is too good not to be lifted up.
Thank you Lord for your love, mercy, peace and joy. You are the reason I still live and breathe.
It is easy to get caught up in having a pitty party with yourself. It is easy to get into the victim mentality and get depressed over how crazy your life seems. I can't afford to do that. I can't go back to where God has delivered me from. I have to press forward and know that God is in control of all things. Although my outward circumstances my seem crazy I have to continue to trust in God. I have to realize that nothing is out of order. His hand is still in my life and on my loved ones.
The outward may seem caotic but His perfect divine order is still present. I can feel His constant love. I can feel His joy that strengthens me each day. I can feel His grace and mercy that gives me the ability to smile even when I want to cry. I will keep standing because I know that He knows what is best for me. He is working things out in my favour and that brings me peace.
I encourage those that are feeling the weight of the world right now. Keep pressing towards the mark. God has a plan for you and it is good. Praise God in the midst of your trials. He is too good not to be lifted up.
Thank you Lord for your love, mercy, peace and joy. You are the reason I still live and breathe.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Change Your Perception, Change Your Life
God is so amazing and His mercy endures for ever. I am so grateful for God's mercy that has brought me through years of self loathing. I spent too many years playing the victim and having pitty parties with myself. After finally being fed up with the drama I was causing myself I surrendered my mind to God.
I can't look at all that I have gone through as my story. I have to realize that God is using me to reveal His glory. Although my situations may remain the same my perception has set me free from them. My issues do not control me. My God controls my issues. They are not for me to handle or try to figure out.
God created me in His image and after His likeness. The power that He has I have as well. I am not powerless and defeated. I am more then an overcomer and full of power and influence. That power is not mine though. That power and influence comes from the spirit of God. When I surrender my will I allow God's spirit to intercede and transform "my" life.
I now understand that what I see with my natural eyes is just an illusion. The only thing that matters is what God has promised me. The journey to that promise may have some sharp turns and narrow paths but I will reach it. Each obstacle and trial forces the scales to be removed from my eyes so that I can see the truth and change my perception.
I am not bound by what I go through. Life does not dictate my state of mind. I must consciously decide to pursue life and God's promises no matter what may come my way. Surely everything has it's time and season but as long as I am aligned with His word all things will come to pass. We must silence our mind enough to hear His voice. Quiet our hearts enough to feel His direction. Close our eyes so that we can walk by faith.
I can't look at all that I have gone through as my story. I have to realize that God is using me to reveal His glory. Although my situations may remain the same my perception has set me free from them. My issues do not control me. My God controls my issues. They are not for me to handle or try to figure out.
God created me in His image and after His likeness. The power that He has I have as well. I am not powerless and defeated. I am more then an overcomer and full of power and influence. That power is not mine though. That power and influence comes from the spirit of God. When I surrender my will I allow God's spirit to intercede and transform "my" life.
I now understand that what I see with my natural eyes is just an illusion. The only thing that matters is what God has promised me. The journey to that promise may have some sharp turns and narrow paths but I will reach it. Each obstacle and trial forces the scales to be removed from my eyes so that I can see the truth and change my perception.
I am not bound by what I go through. Life does not dictate my state of mind. I must consciously decide to pursue life and God's promises no matter what may come my way. Surely everything has it's time and season but as long as I am aligned with His word all things will come to pass. We must silence our mind enough to hear His voice. Quiet our hearts enough to feel His direction. Close our eyes so that we can walk by faith.
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