You ever get that feeling in church when you feel like God is coming directly at you? Like when Pastor says "somebody in here needs to stop half stepping and fully commit..." Well that was the way today’s sermon went.
I will be the first to admit that I have not been fully committed to God. Just when you feel like you are doing enough that is when you need to press down and do more.
Things happen in your life that could have only been made possible by a gracious God. When you take a step, God will take a step all because He is committed to us. To be committed is making a conscious decision to be bound emotionally, spiritually, physically to whatever it is you are committed. Jesus is committed to being our Savior. God was so committed to saving our souls that He gave His only son. Jesus was so committed to loving us that He died on the cross. Yes He is our matchless King, but why not strive to match that kind of commitment? That kind of love? Just imagine, you are blessed as it is and you aren't fully committed. How blessed will you be once you fully surrender your earthly garments to the King of Kings? You're His anyway right? Give yourself back to your Father. We have taken ourselves away from the One to whom all glory is due.
I don’t know about you but I want God to use me. Use me up God! I know that whatever He takes from me He will replenish if and when it needs to be. Now I am no expert on living in faith but I promise you from what I have witnessed just in the last three days, it is not a bad place to be lol. God will bless you if you let Him. All He asks is that you commit to Him.
Well what makes a committed person? 1. Committed people have faith-they commit first and then make a way to make it work. 2. Committed people are driven by passion-Passion: a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire...are you truly fond of God? Are you enthusiastic about God? Do you truly and honestly desire God?? (I am ministering to myself right now, yall don’t even know) 3. Most importantly, committed people never quit! Where would we be if Jesus has quit loving us? Oh God! If we are made in His image than we most certainly should be held to the same standards right? We have a different kind of blood running through our veins. We see with different eyes and we love with a different kind of heart. All of which belong to the Father! We have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Why not lead the lives He has for us?
WE CAN DO IT!!! Love yall! Be Blessed!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Just my testimony, I had to tell somebody!!! So im tellin' everybdy lol
God has moved so huge in my life just in the last 3 days and becasue my faith grows everyday I know that He has just begun. Pastor Joy said that when you start walking in faith, God will begin working in your favor. I am living proof of this!
I am about to purchase a new car in my own name (omg!) and as of friday the process took a huge turn in my favor all because I stepped out on astonishing faith that God was going to move on my behalf. I looked at two Nissan Sentras, one black one silver. the day before and while I liked them because they were new but the Nissan Sentra was not the car of my dreams. (A dark blue Voltswagen Jetta named Midnight...!) They didnt have any Jettas at this dealership that day. So we left the dealership with the idea that I would pick one of the two Sentras and that would be it. I left the dealership accepting the fact that I was going to settle.
The next day I was at work and my fatehr texted me saying that I should go with the Sentra with the least amount of mileage. I thought about it. I had talked to one of my girlfriends the day before and she had a good point. If you are getting ready to put yourself in debt for a new car, it needs to be THE car and not just anything. In the meantime I am in the middle of the interviewing process for a job that would pay me double what I was making at the time. So I responded to my father saying that I was going to trust God for this new job and I was going to hold off on choosing one of the Sentras.
Don't you know I got a call from the new job saying that they wanted to offer me the position?! That same day! God sees and knows all. Because I moved in faith and I was prepared to wait on God He blessed me. Not only did I get the job but the Dealership called with great news just when I thought my day was the greatest day ever lol. The salesmen say well what did you decide? I told him that I wanted to wait for MY car. I told him I wanted the Jetta and he say well we have a white one, and I say wellL I really want a dark blue one. Dont you know he says well we actually have a 2009 dark blue Jetta at our other location only $500 over your price range and I'm sure with your salary doubling you can deffinitely have your car. WHAT!? GLORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!! GOD IS AWESOME!
I am about to purchase a new car in my own name (omg!) and as of friday the process took a huge turn in my favor all because I stepped out on astonishing faith that God was going to move on my behalf. I looked at two Nissan Sentras, one black one silver. the day before and while I liked them because they were new but the Nissan Sentra was not the car of my dreams. (A dark blue Voltswagen Jetta named Midnight...!) They didnt have any Jettas at this dealership that day. So we left the dealership with the idea that I would pick one of the two Sentras and that would be it. I left the dealership accepting the fact that I was going to settle.
The next day I was at work and my fatehr texted me saying that I should go with the Sentra with the least amount of mileage. I thought about it. I had talked to one of my girlfriends the day before and she had a good point. If you are getting ready to put yourself in debt for a new car, it needs to be THE car and not just anything. In the meantime I am in the middle of the interviewing process for a job that would pay me double what I was making at the time. So I responded to my father saying that I was going to trust God for this new job and I was going to hold off on choosing one of the Sentras.
Don't you know I got a call from the new job saying that they wanted to offer me the position?! That same day! God sees and knows all. Because I moved in faith and I was prepared to wait on God He blessed me. Not only did I get the job but the Dealership called with great news just when I thought my day was the greatest day ever lol. The salesmen say well what did you decide? I told him that I wanted to wait for MY car. I told him I wanted the Jetta and he say well we have a white one, and I say wellL I really want a dark blue one. Dont you know he says well we actually have a 2009 dark blue Jetta at our other location only $500 over your price range and I'm sure with your salary doubling you can deffinitely have your car. WHAT!? GLORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!! GOD IS AWESOME!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Go Back...He's Waiting
We are all looking for love. It is human nature to want to be loved by someone. Lacking faith causes us to run to the arms of those who can only make us feel lived for a season. I don't know about you but I want to be loved for the rest of my life and all throughout eternity.
We have all been in a relationship, romantic or friendly, where we've felt like we've had it! We've all had times where we've felt like you know what this just isn't working for ME, I think we should go our separate ways. Or you stop talking to that friend in hopes that they can get the hint. You try to convince yourself that you are doing whats right. You tell yourself that you are just following God's will. But have you consulted God about that?? We are so worried about moving "On to the Next One" without realizing that we have access to that Love. That feeling of fulfilment when we wake up; that feeling of joy when you kneel down to pray just to say thank you. We should feel gladness when we speak to God giving Him the Praise He deserves. But while dealing with trying to force natural love we put God on the back burner. We figure "ahh, He'll always be there..." Which He will, but relationships are two way streets. Think about that. Here is how I see it, and this goes for me too.
Jesus is that Ex that YOU walked away from because you were selfish and only cared about what you wanted at that time, in the long run you regret leaving Him but have too much pride to go back...the crazyy part is He'll always be waiting for you to come back! He loves you so much that His love for you will never ware off. He will never give up and just move on. In your time of need, even though you hurt Him He will still bail you out. But we have to humble ourselves and swallow that pride that is stopping us from trusting that love. You made a mistake. You BELONG with Jesus. Truly a match made in Heaven. It is God's will for you to be with Him. Girl stop guessing, HE IS the one. Boy stop wondering if Christ is the right one, HE IS!
Get out of your own way for that blessing..Go back...tell Him your sorry and that you love Him too...Get back with Jesus...and this time he wants it all...He's waiting.
Love y'all...Be blessed...
We have all been in a relationship, romantic or friendly, where we've felt like we've had it! We've all had times where we've felt like you know what this just isn't working for ME, I think we should go our separate ways. Or you stop talking to that friend in hopes that they can get the hint. You try to convince yourself that you are doing whats right. You tell yourself that you are just following God's will. But have you consulted God about that?? We are so worried about moving "On to the Next One" without realizing that we have access to that Love. That feeling of fulfilment when we wake up; that feeling of joy when you kneel down to pray just to say thank you. We should feel gladness when we speak to God giving Him the Praise He deserves. But while dealing with trying to force natural love we put God on the back burner. We figure "ahh, He'll always be there..." Which He will, but relationships are two way streets. Think about that. Here is how I see it, and this goes for me too.
Jesus is that Ex that YOU walked away from because you were selfish and only cared about what you wanted at that time, in the long run you regret leaving Him but have too much pride to go back...the crazyy part is He'll always be waiting for you to come back! He loves you so much that His love for you will never ware off. He will never give up and just move on. In your time of need, even though you hurt Him He will still bail you out. But we have to humble ourselves and swallow that pride that is stopping us from trusting that love. You made a mistake. You BELONG with Jesus. Truly a match made in Heaven. It is God's will for you to be with Him. Girl stop guessing, HE IS the one. Boy stop wondering if Christ is the right one, HE IS!
Get out of your own way for that blessing..Go back...tell Him your sorry and that you love Him too...Get back with Jesus...and this time he wants it all...He's waiting.
Love y'all...Be blessed...
Monday, September 13, 2010
Begin Again
Young, Blessed and Highly Favored....its amazing how much more these things apply to my now than they did when I started this blog. I haven't written in a while because well...I fell off. For those of you who aren't familiar with how Christ works, no matter how far you stray from his light, He always manages to call you back to His hands. Let me tell you all that I am back and loving it.
I am in the process of restoring my life in Christ. As a young woman in this day and age there have been many times I have mistaken the flesh for true love. I have looked to the world for answers and come back in a worse position than i was before. I have taken full credit for accomplishments that belonged solely to God. Basically I have been living in complacency. I took the blessings that God gave me and was satisfied. But something told me that I had more to offer, that this voice He gave me was not for just singing in talent shows for small cash prizes or singing along with the latest song on power 99 (commercial radio). He has such a plan for me that even now I cant fathom His greatness.
My point is that it is never too late for God to make a difference in your life. There will be many times you feel like you have reached a dead end. Like the bad is beginning to outweigh the good. Begin again. You feel like you cant let go of that one person. Begin again. You feel like you cant shake that addiction. Begin again. You feel unworthy of walking alongside God. Begin again. You feel like you cant change BEGIN AGAIN! Give yourself away to Christ! not just your mind but all of you.
He makes a difference in my life by waking me up everyday and allowing me to see the possibilities. I want to spread the gospel of Christ!---I don't think you all understand. I actually want to! Before praising God used to feel like a chore because that's what I was taught. Seek God for yourself! To actually Love Christ for Him because you want to?? Its is such a blessing. Rejoice! The journey has just begun to say the least. Lets walk together family...welcome back to young, blessed, and highly favored...Be blessed!
I am in the process of restoring my life in Christ. As a young woman in this day and age there have been many times I have mistaken the flesh for true love. I have looked to the world for answers and come back in a worse position than i was before. I have taken full credit for accomplishments that belonged solely to God. Basically I have been living in complacency. I took the blessings that God gave me and was satisfied. But something told me that I had more to offer, that this voice He gave me was not for just singing in talent shows for small cash prizes or singing along with the latest song on power 99 (commercial radio). He has such a plan for me that even now I cant fathom His greatness.
My point is that it is never too late for God to make a difference in your life. There will be many times you feel like you have reached a dead end. Like the bad is beginning to outweigh the good. Begin again. You feel like you cant let go of that one person. Begin again. You feel like you cant shake that addiction. Begin again. You feel unworthy of walking alongside God. Begin again. You feel like you cant change BEGIN AGAIN! Give yourself away to Christ! not just your mind but all of you.
He makes a difference in my life by waking me up everyday and allowing me to see the possibilities. I want to spread the gospel of Christ!---I don't think you all understand. I actually want to! Before praising God used to feel like a chore because that's what I was taught. Seek God for yourself! To actually Love Christ for Him because you want to?? Its is such a blessing. Rejoice! The journey has just begun to say the least. Lets walk together family...welcome back to young, blessed, and highly favored...Be blessed!
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