God is working it out in me:) O.K. So I still have no idea really how to navigate on my blog page but I have words to share. I recently joined facebook and it had me looking back, doubting, rejoicing, questioning, embarrassed, frustrated, excited, overwhelmed, curious..........need I go on? I am excited to be back in touch with old friends and I enjoy chatting with them but I found myself picking and choosing who I was sharing the most important news with. The most important news is I LOVE JESUS and HE LOVES ME and I BELIEVE IT IN MY HEART:) I was convicted--- it seems fear of what others would think, how they may not understand, what they would say about me-- had me afraid to stand in front of MY PAST and SHOUT!!! " I LOVE JESUS!!!! God encouraged me with his words in 2 Tim: 1:7 , ""For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." (2 Tim 1:7) I have nothing to be afraid of --God loves me:) God is my maker:) God is my judge:) I realized He may have something to say through me and if I keep being afraid I'm not trusting that He is in charge. O.K. There I see it. My sin in the middle of it all staring me in the face. I am doubting what He has done for me when I stand in FEAR. I am doubting that He is charge, I am putting others before HIM! I am doubting that I am COMPLETE in Christ if I am overly concerned with what someone else thinks. I am so thankful I can look at my sin and know I am forgiven:) God is so GREAT and so much BIGGER than my mind can comprehend. He may want to use my testimony to find someone as I have been found. So I have prayed and feel such peace in sharing. I shared my gratitude for Jesus with ALL - past and present on facebook! and now I share with you fellow bloggers:
By my facebook picture I posted:
I am Complete and Forgiven in Christ. I LOVE JESUS! It is my prayer that anyone who does not know Jesus personally is encouraged to get to know him as the most important person to know, love, trust and be like:)
In my profile I revealed:
I was LOST but now I am Found. I am so thankful that Jesus died on a cross for my sins. My faith has developed and continues to grow because I choose to follow Jesus. My relationship with Him began when I first A- could ADMIT that I was a sinner and needed forgiveness. Then B- BELIEVED with my heart that JESUS IS GOD'S SON and died on a cross for me so that I can be forgiven and complete. Then C- was willing to COMMIT to follow JESUS having faith that He is the way, the truth and the life--DESPITE my fear of failure, need for approval and lack of knowledge.
I have come to know that faith can be quite simple. God simply commands me to 1. "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." (Matt. 22:37) and 2. "Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matt.22:39) I can do these things because of Jesus. WOW! That's the least I can do considering GOD IS the creator of ALL THINGS. I will admit the only thing that would stop me from sharing this so publicly is the FEAR of what others may think but what I combat that with is the word of God which says, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." (2 Tim 1:7) I will rest in the arms of GOD knowing He loves me, forgives me and has ..."plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11) Something I have learned as I live out my faith--the hardships, pain, frustrations and trials do not go away--I have just learned to appreciate them when I remember the GRACE I have received is an undeserved GIFT from God:) Please know I share this with all who will read because Knowing JESUS IS THE GREATEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME:) and I would be treating you all and Jesus--- without Love if I keep it to myself:)
At Last I will quote a song, "This is your life--Are you who you want to be. Is it everything you dreamed it would be!" (Switchfoot)
I encourage you all to develop your own personal relationship with Jesus and let God help you be the Best you can Be:)
I praise GOD for the ability to step outside of MY FEAR and PRAISE JESUS TO ALL!!!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Am I Really Blogging
Did I really just set up a blog? I'm not quite sure??? If so-- maybe I will begin sharing some words with those of you in blogging land:) I'm a little nervous sharing my words in such an open space where any one can view and read-- so bear with me.
I can't believe I am actually taking this moment to do something for me. My minutes are shared with 3 children and a hard working husband. I tend to give most of my minutes away to my loved ones but lately those minutes have been given away too much and are followed by me yelling and feeling frustrated. God is helping me take baby steps in the direction of balance. When I wake up and give my first minutes to Him --things tend to fall into place or at least when they are not in place-- I'm in the frame of mind to pray first or take a minute to breath so I don't yell. Today is a good day. I may have only yelled once:) I know I have several hours to go but let's pray I will make it through this day with a balanced tone in my voice as I seek peace when my tone starts to raise:)
I can't believe I am actually taking this moment to do something for me. My minutes are shared with 3 children and a hard working husband. I tend to give most of my minutes away to my loved ones but lately those minutes have been given away too much and are followed by me yelling and feeling frustrated. God is helping me take baby steps in the direction of balance. When I wake up and give my first minutes to Him --things tend to fall into place or at least when they are not in place-- I'm in the frame of mind to pray first or take a minute to breath so I don't yell. Today is a good day. I may have only yelled once:) I know I have several hours to go but let's pray I will make it through this day with a balanced tone in my voice as I seek peace when my tone starts to raise:)
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