It Matters

~ God seeded talent in you when he fashioned you.. made you beautiful, unique and with purpose.. because he loves you..

Everything in this world is fighting to keep you from him..
to steal all the blessing God placed in you for you to own and to give away..

what does this life matter anyway?

It's your chance to give back..
To the one who loves you more than anyone..
To those who can seldom ...match what you give to them..
And who you can seldom match what they give you in return..

Who's getting the glory for the incredible talent and gifting you possess and that you share with those around you, who get to witness your awesomeness?..

Maybe it's time to say thank you to your dad.
To love him back.
To really feel that appreciation that you merely glimpse from time to time.
To own bringing a smile to his face, just by being you..
Proud to be his kid.

It matters.


~ "While I may not know you,
I bet I know you
Wonder sometimes, does it matter at all?

Well let me remind you, it all matters just as long
As you do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause he made you,
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
... Tell the story of grace
With every move that you make
And every little thing you do.."

(Steven Curtis Chapman)


~ God's timing never ceases to amaze me.. heard this song yesterday and it spoke right into things God has been putting in my heart this week..

God speaks to us today.
It's never from just one voice... it's always orchestrated thru several.
Hear him <3


~ First time I have ever heard it.. love it so much =)

 


~ If you're going thru a tough time.. a little tired.. a lot weary.. this song is such an encouragement.. Steven wrote this song during the healing process after losing his precious little daughter to a tragic accident.. in the testimony he shares about it in his concerts.. he talks of how it was such a time of grief, and yet God turned this song into a song of praise.. one that has brought absolute encouragement and healing to so many suffering thru difficult times. Love to Steven and his family, thank you for your faithfulness to minister to each of us in our pain, as God leads you day to day thru your own healing. Thank you for reminding me that, "We're gonna make it."

~ wow.. have never heard this song either.. ran across it this morning while listening to the other Steven songs.. what a picture of the aching heart of our Father for us to be with him in heaven.. that's the whole reason he came to the earth.. he couldn't bear the separation from his children, his baby girl.. me.. you.. the tragedy that was never his will that took her from him.. and his passion to hold her in his arms again.. to share a smile.. to hold her hand..

He is with us.

Heaven would seem to be where ever God is.
... He brought heaven down to us, so that he could hold his children once again in his arms.

You are loved...
Never doubt that truth ♥

no.

~ I remember when I was going thru the most hurtful time of my life.. and ran into an old friend from an old church.. she gave me some advice that would have been wisdom for her.. but was not the way God was leading me.. her word to me was, "it's time to grow up."

Didn't receive much of what she said because, that wasn't the character of the God I know. He would never rebuke me for not being like her, for not living a sober and staunch life that she had chosen. My stubbornness to continue to believe and hope in things that the world (and much of the modern day church) says isn't rational or logical is foolish to most, childish..

so yes then, I am a fool about many things. But my heart remains at peace with God.. and if walking the way his Spirit directs me is failing to be as mature as others.. that's okay with me. As long as I remain my heavenly Father's little girl.. I don't mind being a fool to the world and the staunch <3


~ I pray I never grow up to be like such a mindset.. if it means that I must lose the warmth and hope that God will fulfill every good work that he has begun in my life. May I always be a fool and a child in the eyes of such ppl... as long as it allows me to climb up in the lap of my Abba at any given moment, and to ask him about anything, knowing he will answer, trusting his answers.. I think so many ppl in the church have grown cold and lost sight of how warm and loving our heavenly Father is. I pray that God would work miracles in their lives so that they will desire to be children again, his children <3


~ I had other friends speaking into my life.. things that challenged me and rebuked me at times.. but I recognized that voice.. I knew in a moment that it was my Abba's loving discipline and direction and salvation... to keep me from sin and death.. we must not lose the love and warmth of a loving relationship with our heavenly Father, but we must not make the mistake of forgetting that he diciplines those whom he loves.. knowing him.. as his children.. so key.

yes...

~ You've been crying out for someone to help you..
feeling alone, forgotten.. like no one cares, disappointed with so much..

God is answering you this morning... he said to tell you..

"Yes, I will help you.."
(Isaish 41:10)

"Don't Give Up Trusting God."
He gave my Pastor this word to share last Sunday.

Claim it.. God is speaking to you <3

Diamonds.. treasure.. ppl.. service..

God often speaks to me when I am around water it seems.. idk.. the shower, washing dishes, fishing.. even tho I am not a good swimmer and just really don't like boats unless someone insists that I get on one..

So this morning in the shower God starts talking as usual, and he shows me a solitaire diamond in a setting. He begins to explain that all ppl are a treasure, a diamond, but that some are ...put on display. Those are the popular ppl, who have a set of struggles unique to where they have been placed, a treasure in the open that becomes a target for theives and for ppl to fight over.

Other diamonds are put out of view but whose presence allows all things in that circle to function. The example that came to mind is the diamond needle of a record player. How clear and lasting the sound quality remains because of it's presence. Even tho ppl fail to notice it unless they specifically look for it. The attention is taken from it and put upon the music or the performer or the sound it serves to lend it's high quality to. This too comes with a unique set of struggles because of where it has been placed.

Diamonds.. treasure.. ppl.. service..

God lends his beauty to us.. and we are to lend it to others. Whether in view as a source of inspiration or buried in the machine to ensure the highest quality.. drawing others to take notice and come closer to invesitgate the source of such clarity and beauty.

Treasure in the open, vulnerable in ways, with specific struggles...
Or treasure not in view, seemingly forgotten, with its own specific struggles...

"Stop comparing yourselves to one another.. I placed you with wisdom and care and intent.. you shine no matter who sees it or who doesn't.. I see it.. all ppl have worth.. all have purpose.. serve and lend your beauty to others.. that is what it is to be like Christ.

You're beautiful because I made you beautiful.
Nothing can change that or lessen that.
The appearance of things is a small matter."

Be encouraged today and know that you are loved by a heavenly Father. You're the apple of his eye, and he sees you <3


 

Five Years

~ Five years of waiting, five years of grace..
In the sixth year, being the year of men,
There are things that men must do..
In the seventh year, being the year of God,
There are things that God will do..

The end of year five is approaching.


~ Yes, he understands that there are scary things in the world that we face each day.. this is not a rebuke as much as it is direction and strenth and encouragement.. he wouldn't tell us to not fear, if there weren't reasons to be afraid.. he understands why we are tempted to fear.. but he empowers us and challenges us to fear not.

~ Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.


~ There is an unusual anointing on praise and worship this morning.. makes me feel like God is gonna show up in huge ways to do huge things.. almost like he desires a hug from his children today.. ready to manifest his presence and with power as his response.


~ "Don't Give Up Trusting God," Pastor Richard


~ "Your presence is life to me.
I need more of your presence every day."

~ "More than the air I breathe
More than the song I sing
More than the next heartbeat
More than anything
And Lord, as time goes by, I will be by your side
Cause I never want to go back to my old life."

~ "I need You more, more than yesterday
I need You Lord, more than words can say
I need You more, than ever before
I need You Lord
I need You Lord"