Somewhere during my journey with the Lord, I got it in my head that the things that I did would somehow validate me. I went on a wild goose chase caught up in the “doing” and none of it seemed coherent. These things had absolutely nothing to do with my purpose. Though they were good things, they weren’t necessarily the things that God had for “me” to do. I wanted the God-things! God things are those things that are unique to you and only you. There is a gift that God has given each one of us that when …
Surrendering To Your Purpose
Mark 14:36 “And He said Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup. But please, not what I want–what do you want?” How many times have you made plans and presented them to God for His blessings and approval? This girl knows all about making plans and asking for God’s grace to carry them out. As someone who lived by a planner, I tried my best to live a somewhat controlled life. The planner had become my Bible and in so many words, I was asking God to order my steps–according …
Vision is a Terrible Thing to Waste
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18 Perspective is a game-changer. Your spiritual vision is your perspective and it is based on the proximity of your relationship with God. Unlike natural vision, we choose life or death with our spiritual vision and we speak what we see accordingly. When you visit the eye doctor for your annual eye exam, there is a device that they use to measure your visual acuity. When the eye doctor position the lens, they ask you if you see better with “1” or “2.” Based on your response, the eye …
Knowing What You Believe
Scientists haven’t discovered a tool yet to see human beliefs. It is actually not until we are faced with a situation that our belief systems are called to the forefront and our actions follow suit. I recall the season that I was discerning the voice of God telling me it was time to leave my job. I distinctly remember trying to find an alternative to His command so “I” could suffice for the income that would be loss as a result of my leaving. Yes, I was essentially trying to help God help me! And so …
Knowing To Who I Belong
When I participated in a spiritual parenting class at my church, we were challenged to come up with a mission statement for our family. It took years for it to be revealed, but I finally settled on Be All God Created You To Be! When I drop my girls off at school each morning, I encourage them to be all God created them to be, not who their peers pressure them to be or become. My prayer is that they discover their true identity in God and live up to who He created for them to be. God uses our …
Discovering Who We Are
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created He Him; male and female created he them.” Genesis 1:27 Before I had a initial revelation of who I was, there was some days that I would look in the mirror and see some real ugliness. I had a hard time comprehending being made in the image and likeness of God. Why did I see ugliness when God said I was made fearfully and wonderfully? And that’s when it occurred to me. I was not looking through eyes of faith. I had to invite God …