Just In Time - His Time

There are those times in your life when everything seems out of control and going the wrong way. In the midst of those times it is easy to forget that He is not only right there with you, but He also still has everything under control. That has happened to me the last few days. I knew He was in control but by outward environment was so crazy. Yet in the midst of it He sends me to the place He knows I need to go and speaks through people there the words I need to here. I love having a heavenly Father who loves me so much that he orchestrates everything for my best and to draw me to Him.

The So Great and The So Small

About a week ago I was in West Virginia looking for apartments. We drove through the mountains and were reminded how big our God really is. Semi's looked like toy cars next to these huge formations. The trees were gigantic making us feel like we had been shrunk down. All we could keep saying was wow. There just wasn't any other word. Then a song came on with these words, "Everything You hold in Your hand, yet you make time for me I can't understand." It seemed to put to words what we were feeling. I love it when pictures and songs come together to make something stick in your mind. It was something I will never forget. Thank you Father for the reminder of who You are and how much You love us.

My Spirit is Stirring

Just spent that last couple of hours reading George Muller of Bristol. My spirit is burning. I am going to share a little.

"Blessed are they who have thus learned to use the Key which gives free access, not only to the King's Treasurers, but to the King Himself!"

"And what revolutions in our own lives as believers might take place, if we should first put every notion of truth and custom of life to this one test of scripture authority, and then with the courage of conviction dare to do according to that word - counting no cost, but studying to show ourselves approved of God!"

"Experience confirmed them in the conviction that a life of trust forbids laying up treasures against unforeseen needs, since with God no emergency is unforeseen and no want unprovided for; and He may be as implicitly trusted for extraordinary needs as for our common daily bread."

"Unbelief makes God a liar and, worse still, a perjurer, for it accounts Him as not only false to His Word, but to His oath."

Growing Pains

God has been working so much. Cleaning, scraping, medicine, and bandaging. It is good, it is necessary, it is wanted. But it hurts. Oh, but I trust Him and love Him. I know that He loves me and loves being with me. He only does is for my good and will be best for me. I wouldn't dare take a step without holding His hand. Though I know at times I run before I think. But He always takes me back into His arms and tends to the wounds I have from running. It is tough struggling with the desire to run and be free and grown up, yet wanting to crawl up into His arms and hear His heart beat and fall asleep to the sound of His voice. I wouldn't be anywhere else. No matter the pain.

On A Moments Notice

During a recent conversation with a friend, a question came up that has had me thinking. We were talking about Mary and Joseph and how on more than one occasion God had told them to leave immediately. He didn't give them a couple weeks notice so they could pack or even a days notice to say goodbye. He woke them in the middle of the night and said leave now. Then the question was would I be willing to do that? Am I even listening close enough to hear Him if He said it? Am I holding on to things or people too much to do that? That makes me thing of the verse "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

So how would you answer those questions?

Letter From God

A few years ago I was involved with a children's ministry that I think could have stood toe to toe with the best. One of the things we purposely focused on was telling the kids how much God loved them and wanted them to talk to Him. So many mornings the lessons being presented to the kids hit the adult leaders just as hard. The simplicity of the Gospel without all the grown-up balony. One lesson we did, from a curriculum from Willowcreek Church I think, involved the kids each receiving a letter from God. When I read the letter then and as I read it again tonight in preparation for using it tomorrow, it hit me again just as strongly how simple my relationship with My Father really is and how complicated I make it. I hope it encourages you too.


My Friend,
Thanks for taking time to be with Me today. Hanging out with you is something I always look forward to.

I think it’s great that you’re learning how to have community with others. I created you to do life together and not alone. Community is something I am all about and I want to teach you how great it can be. Check out My Word sometime. It’s filled with verses about it.

First, let’s work on us – you and Me. Here’s what you need to know about Me. I will always be here for you. I will never let you down. You can talk to Me anytime, day or night. I’m never too busy to hear from you. There is nothing you can’t tell Me, because I love you and that will never change. Remember that I’m your biggest fan and only want what’s best for you.

Let’s talk about you. I want you to tell Me everything! Tell Me about your life, what you struggle with, and what makes you happy. I want to know it all!

Tell Me about school and how that’s going for you. Tell Me about your friends. How are they doing? Tell me about your family. Are you getting along with them? What is the best thing going on in your life right now? What are you the most excited about? Are you sad about anything? Is there anything in your life you wish were different? Is there anything I can help you with or anything you need? I can’t promise it will happen, but I would like you to ask Me. I want to be in your life.

Always remember, My friend, that I love you so much and I think you’re the coolest! I’m always going to be watching out for you and taking care of you, so don’t worry about anything. Have fun today, keep growing, and come talk to Me again soon!

Love always,
God

The New Pledge

If you believe in the One True God and that our country was founded as one nation under God, you must watch this and then pass it on as a warning to others. Things keep happening and if you look close you will see many similarities to Hitlers rise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqcPA1ysSbw