Psalm 139:13-16 Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; your formed me in my mother's womb. I thank you, High God- you're breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration- what a creation! You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something.
This verse applies to YOU!! You are a wonderful creation because you were created in God's image and He had your days here on earth planned before you were even born! You are not an accident no matter what you have been told, God wants you! He made you with a divine purpose in mind and He is going to use you to change the lives of those around you if you are willing to be used by Him!! Never doubt the uniqueness that characterizes the person you are! God made you a one-of-a-kind person because He knew that the impact of your life would be like no one else!! Isn't that awesome?! You are the only person in this world that can impact and influence the people who are meant to be reached by you! You are here to be a world changer and history maker...now live like God has called you to, with purpose and the knowledge that you are a unique, wonderful, beautiful/handsome man/woman of God!!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
I Will Protect You
I have a book full of love letters written to us from God by Sheri Rose Shepherd. The name of the book is His Princess Love Letters from Your King. Even though it is full of love letters that are meant to be for girls, there are plenty of letters that speak to both genders. The one I want to share with you is one of those...
I am your shield and protection. Many times you wonder where I am in the midst of the battle that rages around you. You feel abandoned on the battlefield. Don't be afraid and don't lose faith. I am here, and I am always victorious. I will protect you, but you must trust Me. Sometimes I will lead you to shelter for safety and restoration. Other times I will ask you to join Me on the front line in the heat of the battle. The truth is, I can kill any giant that threatens your life, but, just like David the shepherd boy, it's up to you to march forward, pick up the stones, and face your giant. I love prove My strength when the odds are the greatest and hope is the smallest. I am truly your shelter and your deliverer- I will protect you no matter where you are.
Love,
Your King and your Protector
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7
I am your shield and protection. Many times you wonder where I am in the midst of the battle that rages around you. You feel abandoned on the battlefield. Don't be afraid and don't lose faith. I am here, and I am always victorious. I will protect you, but you must trust Me. Sometimes I will lead you to shelter for safety and restoration. Other times I will ask you to join Me on the front line in the heat of the battle. The truth is, I can kill any giant that threatens your life, but, just like David the shepherd boy, it's up to you to march forward, pick up the stones, and face your giant. I love prove My strength when the odds are the greatest and hope is the smallest. I am truly your shelter and your deliverer- I will protect you no matter where you are.
Love,
Your King and your Protector
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Awareness & Awakening
2 Samuel 14:14 All of us must die eventually. Our lives are like water spilled out on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. But God does not just sweep life away; instead, he devises ways to bring us back when we have been separated from him.
This verse brings gentle awareness while also awakening our hearts to the love God truly extends to us on a day-to-day basis. God wants us to live our lives with purpose and know that even when we mess up, He will take us back. This verse lets us know that we have limited time here on earth but it also tells us that just because the time is limited doesn't mean it's not worth investing our whole hearts into what lies before us. Just as God preserves our lives, we are to see each day with significance! Live life with wonder and purpose and know God is always there to bring correction and forgiveness when you need it!
This verse brings gentle awareness while also awakening our hearts to the love God truly extends to us on a day-to-day basis. God wants us to live our lives with purpose and know that even when we mess up, He will take us back. This verse lets us know that we have limited time here on earth but it also tells us that just because the time is limited doesn't mean it's not worth investing our whole hearts into what lies before us. Just as God preserves our lives, we are to see each day with significance! Live life with wonder and purpose and know God is always there to bring correction and forgiveness when you need it!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
A Pure Heart
Psalm 119:9-10 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word.
Purity is a topic of discussion that is often avoided in today's secular world. However, in the Bible it is a topic of great worth and importance. God is giving the people of today the keys to the path of purity. It simply states in Psalm 119 that living according to God's word is what will allow us to renew our minds and stay pure before the Lord. Often times purity is only thought of in the physical aspect. However, the definition of purity is the condition or quality of being pure; freedom from anything that debases, contaminates or pollutes, etc. Purity is not a topic only to be discussed with those that have not yet been married, it is a characteristic that everyone must strive for on a daily basis. Our thoughts, actions and words are also a big part of being pure before the Lord. He doesn't say only stay pure physically, he says be pure. Be pure in what you do, God knows the motivation of your heart, be pure in what you say, and be pure in how you think! Take time today to think about what you watch, what you listen to and what you are saying. Does it line up with the word of God?
By living according to your word.
Purity is a topic of discussion that is often avoided in today's secular world. However, in the Bible it is a topic of great worth and importance. God is giving the people of today the keys to the path of purity. It simply states in Psalm 119 that living according to God's word is what will allow us to renew our minds and stay pure before the Lord. Often times purity is only thought of in the physical aspect. However, the definition of purity is the condition or quality of being pure; freedom from anything that debases, contaminates or pollutes, etc. Purity is not a topic only to be discussed with those that have not yet been married, it is a characteristic that everyone must strive for on a daily basis. Our thoughts, actions and words are also a big part of being pure before the Lord. He doesn't say only stay pure physically, he says be pure. Be pure in what you do, God knows the motivation of your heart, be pure in what you say, and be pure in how you think! Take time today to think about what you watch, what you listen to and what you are saying. Does it line up with the word of God?
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
An Intimate Exchange
Proverbs 15:11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord-
how much more do human hearts!
Proverbs is my favorite book in the Bible because it offers such wisdom and knowledge. Among the verses in Proverbs, I read the verse above and was assured that God is the keeper of our hearts. He knows everything that is going to happen before it happens (the death and destruction part plays into that area) and even more so, He knows our hearts. He understands our needs, our dreams, our hurts, our disappointments, and even our deepest desires. How intimate!! God longs for us to know Him like He knows us. To dive into the deepest recesses of His heart and to know His desires and His dreams! So today, be secure in God's love for you and know that He loves you because He took the time to put those things in your heart which you may not understand but He sure does. Also, take time to get to know the One who created you and learn more about what He desires!! Don't let your side of the relationship be stagnant, make it an intimate exchange!
how much more do human hearts!
Proverbs is my favorite book in the Bible because it offers such wisdom and knowledge. Among the verses in Proverbs, I read the verse above and was assured that God is the keeper of our hearts. He knows everything that is going to happen before it happens (the death and destruction part plays into that area) and even more so, He knows our hearts. He understands our needs, our dreams, our hurts, our disappointments, and even our deepest desires. How intimate!! God longs for us to know Him like He knows us. To dive into the deepest recesses of His heart and to know His desires and His dreams! So today, be secure in God's love for you and know that He loves you because He took the time to put those things in your heart which you may not understand but He sure does. Also, take time to get to know the One who created you and learn more about what He desires!! Don't let your side of the relationship be stagnant, make it an intimate exchange!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
One
I want to be that one who will stand
To help those up who need a helping hand
Reach out to the broken and show God's love
Heal the sick with the power from above
I want to be that one who is a voice
Making my father in heaven rejoice
Being patient when it is unlikely for me
Opening the eyes of the blind, so they see
I want to be that one who can love all
Giving of myself although it is small
Being kind to the enemies all around
There is no limit, no capacity or bound
This is also a poem I wrote probably a year or two ago and even though it has been a while since I wrote this poem, I still want to make the difference I wrote about then. As followers of Christ, we are called to be in His image or like Him. That means in us we have the power to do as Christ has done, is doing, and will continue to do. With His power abiding in us, we have the authority to heal the sick, help the lost, reach out to the hurting and love the broken. Will you make it your goal to be the one that takes a stand for the things that God has called you to do??
To help those up who need a helping hand
Reach out to the broken and show God's love
Heal the sick with the power from above
I want to be that one who is a voice
Making my father in heaven rejoice
Being patient when it is unlikely for me
Opening the eyes of the blind, so they see
I want to be that one who can love all
Giving of myself although it is small
Being kind to the enemies all around
There is no limit, no capacity or bound
This is also a poem I wrote probably a year or two ago and even though it has been a while since I wrote this poem, I still want to make the difference I wrote about then. As followers of Christ, we are called to be in His image or like Him. That means in us we have the power to do as Christ has done, is doing, and will continue to do. With His power abiding in us, we have the authority to heal the sick, help the lost, reach out to the hurting and love the broken. Will you make it your goal to be the one that takes a stand for the things that God has called you to do??
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Constant Companion
James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you.
Acts 2:28 You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.
On Monday I got my wisdom teeth out and since then I have been laying around and not feeling the best. Today as I was eating, I decided I wanted to have a friend come over since my family has been gone a lot due to school and work. I was lonely and so I was just about to text a friend of mine to see if she wanted to come over and keep me company when I realized that God is a better companion than anyone in my life could ever be. I realized that when I choose to draw near to him, he will draw near to me in return. He filled me with joy in his presence and allowed me to be renewed and refreshed. I put on some worship songs and let His love, peace and strength wash over me. One of the songs I listened to, the girl was singing,"Fill me up God, fill me up" over and over again and I began to feel God's presence so strongly that I could not deny that in the process of my seeking after him, he had in turn filled me up. A problem that today's generation is struggling with is the constant need to be occupied by video games, friends, activities, sports, etc. We don't take time to draw near to God and allow him to fill us up and be the companion we won't find in anyone else. I encourage you the next time you find yourself seeking things to fill up your time or lonliness to take the time to draw near to God and see just how much he can fulfill those voids you have in your life. He is your constant companion.
Acts 2:28 You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.
On Monday I got my wisdom teeth out and since then I have been laying around and not feeling the best. Today as I was eating, I decided I wanted to have a friend come over since my family has been gone a lot due to school and work. I was lonely and so I was just about to text a friend of mine to see if she wanted to come over and keep me company when I realized that God is a better companion than anyone in my life could ever be. I realized that when I choose to draw near to him, he will draw near to me in return. He filled me with joy in his presence and allowed me to be renewed and refreshed. I put on some worship songs and let His love, peace and strength wash over me. One of the songs I listened to, the girl was singing,"Fill me up God, fill me up" over and over again and I began to feel God's presence so strongly that I could not deny that in the process of my seeking after him, he had in turn filled me up. A problem that today's generation is struggling with is the constant need to be occupied by video games, friends, activities, sports, etc. We don't take time to draw near to God and allow him to fill us up and be the companion we won't find in anyone else. I encourage you the next time you find yourself seeking things to fill up your time or lonliness to take the time to draw near to God and see just how much he can fulfill those voids you have in your life. He is your constant companion.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Passions & Dreams
This is a poem I wrote a few months ago concerning the passions we all have burning inside of us...
We all have a passion that stirs inside,
We all have desire to let it take us for a ride.
We all have a dream that is a little beyond reach,
We all have a yearning to leave a lesson that will teach.
Passion is a drive that pushes to be best,
Passion is love that puts endurance to the test.
Passion is joy that has no bounds,
Passion is music that forever resounds.
I encourage you to think about and write out the things that motivate you as well as the passions that drive you to do the things you do. Dream big and let God fulfill what He has put in your heart. When God puts something in your heart there is a specific reason for it, don't let doubts or criticism from other people hold you back. Motivate yourself with drive and ambition from God to accomplish those things that stir on the inside of you!
We all have a passion that stirs inside,
We all have desire to let it take us for a ride.
We all have a dream that is a little beyond reach,
We all have a yearning to leave a lesson that will teach.
Passion is a drive that pushes to be best,
Passion is love that puts endurance to the test.
Passion is joy that has no bounds,
Passion is music that forever resounds.
I encourage you to think about and write out the things that motivate you as well as the passions that drive you to do the things you do. Dream big and let God fulfill what He has put in your heart. When God puts something in your heart there is a specific reason for it, don't let doubts or criticism from other people hold you back. Motivate yourself with drive and ambition from God to accomplish those things that stir on the inside of you!
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