Dear Reader,
I often do not get time to blog, but I want you to know that I do want to encourage anyone reading and I hope the little insights I do write about help you as much as they help me. I am not a Pastor, but I hope that the times I reach out that someone is encouraged. If you have any questions feel free to email me. Thanks!
You'll Get Through This Storm
It's when we feel most separated from God, that He's teaching us the most. We are reminded of this when we read Mark 6:47-51 (NKJV).
47 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land. 48 Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by. 49 And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out; 50 for they all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He talked with them and said to them, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” 51 Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled.
The lesson here for all of us is that the wilderness is part of our walk with God and just as important as being on the mountaintop. On the mountaintop we are overwhelmed by God's presence. In the wilderness we are overwhelmed by His absence. Both places should bring us to our knees; the one, in utter awe; the other, in utter dependence." God doesn't show up early. Usually He comes at the worst part of the storm ( or in my experience what seems like the last minute) when you feel you can't take any more - but He will always be on time. God takes us through different storms, revealing more of Himself to us in each one. Otherwise there are aspects of His character, and divine strategies we'd never understand. God's presence alone should be enough for us in any storm. The moment He shows up and says , "It is I," Should calm our every fear.
This devotional has been quoted with permission from the The Word For You Today by Cedar Park Assembly of God. You may visit their website by going to www.cedarpark.org
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Letter to God
Dear God (Father in Heaven),
Thank you for everything! You have loved me even when I am unlovable, you have provided for me when I have nothing, you have saved me!
I want to grow closer to you. I want to know that I am on the right path. I choose to trust you Lord and to seek your ways. Please hear my prayer.
I am turning to you for clarity. For the last year, I have felt that maybe we are being called to serve in something that we are not currently in, or somewhere we are not currently at. We are seeking your path for our lives and need that direction to become clear.
Help us to heal any unforgivness that may be lingering in our heart. Sometimes I am not even aware of offenses I have held onto. Please help me in this area.
I also seek for you to help me, my husband and my children lead well. Help us lead well in our lives. So much stuff is out there and our lives can take numerous turns, I just want to stop and seek you first. Help my husband and I lead our children well. Help our children lead others well. We want to have a positive impact on others lives through you Lord.
Thank You for loving me and taking time for me. I appreciate all you do, and have done!
Sincerely,
your daughter
Heather
Thank you for everything! You have loved me even when I am unlovable, you have provided for me when I have nothing, you have saved me!
I want to grow closer to you. I want to know that I am on the right path. I choose to trust you Lord and to seek your ways. Please hear my prayer.
I am turning to you for clarity. For the last year, I have felt that maybe we are being called to serve in something that we are not currently in, or somewhere we are not currently at. We are seeking your path for our lives and need that direction to become clear.
Help us to heal any unforgivness that may be lingering in our heart. Sometimes I am not even aware of offenses I have held onto. Please help me in this area.
I also seek for you to help me, my husband and my children lead well. Help us lead well in our lives. So much stuff is out there and our lives can take numerous turns, I just want to stop and seek you first. Help my husband and I lead our children well. Help our children lead others well. We want to have a positive impact on others lives through you Lord.
Thank You for loving me and taking time for me. I appreciate all you do, and have done!
Sincerely,
your daughter
Heather
Monday, March 9, 2009
Calling? Called!
Next week the church my family attends is opening up a new location in the town where we live and I wanted to make sure this is where God wants us to be, so I started praying about it.
Have you ever wondered what it is your here on earth to do, or what your calling in life is? Me too! If you asked me, I would say I am just an average gal trying to do my best. Try to make time, try to eat right and exercise more, among other stuff. But did you know that God calls us to a higher place? Isaiah 55:9 says "For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts". So, I did a search online and found a website that outlined how to pray and seek God's will. This gave me a blueprint - then I got out my bible - prayed and read. After I finished the first part of this process - I came to this conclusion...
I have been called to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and to serve others. It is through my service, that I will find my purpose. These are my thoughts and notes for the night to help me find my place. I don't' know all the answers that I am seeking to find, but at least I know my first step.
Be blessed!
Have you ever wondered what it is your here on earth to do, or what your calling in life is? Me too! If you asked me, I would say I am just an average gal trying to do my best. Try to make time, try to eat right and exercise more, among other stuff. But did you know that God calls us to a higher place? Isaiah 55:9 says "For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts". So, I did a search online and found a website that outlined how to pray and seek God's will. This gave me a blueprint - then I got out my bible - prayed and read. After I finished the first part of this process - I came to this conclusion...
I have been called to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and to serve others. It is through my service, that I will find my purpose. These are my thoughts and notes for the night to help me find my place. I don't' know all the answers that I am seeking to find, but at least I know my first step.
Be blessed!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Delicious Rest
I was reading Psalm 5 in my NIV Devotional Bible and ran across this. This is part of the devotional and below the actual scripture. It really spoke to me tonight, so I thought I would share it.
Have you felt the delicious sense of rest upon going to bed at night? How delightful was the sensation of relaxing every muscle and letting you body go in a perfect abandonment of ease and comfort. The strain of the day had ceased, for a few hours at least. You no longer had to hold up an aching head or a weary back. You trusted yourself to the bed in an absolute confidence and it held you up without effort or strain. You rested!
But suppose you had doubted the strength or the stability of your bed, and had dreaded each moment to find it giving way beneath you. Could you have rested then? Would not every muscle have been strained in a fruitless effort to hold yourself up, and would not the weariness have been greater than if you had not gone to bed at all?
Let this analogy teach you what it means to rest in the Lord. Let you souls lie down upon the couch of his will. Relax every strain, and lay off every burden. Let yourself go in a perfect abandonment of ease and comfort, sure that, since he holds you up, you are perfectly safe. Your part is simply to rest. His part is to sustain you; and he cannot fail.
Suggested reading- Psalm 62:1-2
Isaiah 62: 3-4
Psalm 91:1
Have you felt the delicious sense of rest upon going to bed at night? How delightful was the sensation of relaxing every muscle and letting you body go in a perfect abandonment of ease and comfort. The strain of the day had ceased, for a few hours at least. You no longer had to hold up an aching head or a weary back. You trusted yourself to the bed in an absolute confidence and it held you up without effort or strain. You rested!
But suppose you had doubted the strength or the stability of your bed, and had dreaded each moment to find it giving way beneath you. Could you have rested then? Would not every muscle have been strained in a fruitless effort to hold yourself up, and would not the weariness have been greater than if you had not gone to bed at all?
Let this analogy teach you what it means to rest in the Lord. Let you souls lie down upon the couch of his will. Relax every strain, and lay off every burden. Let yourself go in a perfect abandonment of ease and comfort, sure that, since he holds you up, you are perfectly safe. Your part is simply to rest. His part is to sustain you; and he cannot fail.
Suggested reading- Psalm 62:1-2
Isaiah 62: 3-4
Psalm 91:1
Monday, January 26, 2009
The last few weeks I have been busy living life. Blogging takes time for sure, but I am glad I am able to share my experiences with others! God has been moving in my life in a BIG way and I am so grateful!
If you haven't had a chance to check out the website www.thewayofthemaster.com please do! The information on this site really clarifies what God has in store for all of our lives and gives us tools to acomplish them. And the best thing is that it works with the teachings of the Christian church and allows you to grow as a Christ follower. I appreciate that!
Aside from that, I had a "light bulb" moment today, I guess you could say. I was on my way home from my Electrolysis appointment ( Yes, I am not afraid to admit I need a electrolysis...:) ). Anyway, it can be painful to have these little hairs removed from your face, and I realized what a blessing it was! I was actually given a gift certificate from my mom to go to this one elctrolysis and although, this process is painful it is a blessing at the same time. Normally I associate blessing with happiness, joy, peace, or something like that, but to actually realize that God gives us good gifts that do cause some pain, or discomfort seems like an oxy-moron doesn't it? Well, I am thankful - although my chin is still a little sore. ..:)
If you haven't had a chance to check out the website www.thewayofthemaster.com please do! The information on this site really clarifies what God has in store for all of our lives and gives us tools to acomplish them. And the best thing is that it works with the teachings of the Christian church and allows you to grow as a Christ follower. I appreciate that!
Aside from that, I had a "light bulb" moment today, I guess you could say. I was on my way home from my Electrolysis appointment ( Yes, I am not afraid to admit I need a electrolysis...:) ). Anyway, it can be painful to have these little hairs removed from your face, and I realized what a blessing it was! I was actually given a gift certificate from my mom to go to this one elctrolysis and although, this process is painful it is a blessing at the same time. Normally I associate blessing with happiness, joy, peace, or something like that, but to actually realize that God gives us good gifts that do cause some pain, or discomfort seems like an oxy-moron doesn't it? Well, I am thankful - although my chin is still a little sore. ..:)
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