Tuesday, January 25, 2011
In Every Storm, Let God Arise
I'm tired. But I am never beat down.I feel like I have been weathering storms. Each decision a battle. Trying to do the right thing. Wanting to do it, afraid of falling into a pattern of anything else. I've been put in the middle of everything, of everyone, and I have so much to do.
But this message is one of hope! God is good! I am never drained. I am depleting but I am never empty. As I take on more things, I see the results. Of all the love that I have given, God is honouring me by loving me back. Even when I am tired, I still praise God. Because I've still got somemore! I've still got enough of me to give! Because God's grace is enough, so I have more than enough to deal with everything. I can't imagine living without God. Everything that I am, everything that I have, everything is the Lord's. So I will claim victory everyday. I will pray everyday. I will love everyday. I will shelter and give myself away. Because I have you in me. Thank You Lord Jesus, for first giving me everything, that I can give away. I love You Lord.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Growth
This year, God has put a word in my heart; growth.This year will be a year of growth, and already I can see the transformation. Truly God is good. I have been keeping a journal, writing in it daily. This year is so exciting, and I just cannot wait to see what will happen next.
This year is the year I decide to do the hard things. This year I give more of myself, and embrace more of Christ, so that eventually I will lose myself, and become Christ-like instead. Everyday I find myself in situations to win or lose the battle for God. Every decision is war. I thank Jesus for being who He is, because really, it isn't easy. Everytime I feel like giving up on doing good, I remember that I cannot. Deep down inside I am convinced of the right thing. Today's phrase is "I am convicted". So I cannot escape. God has opened my eyes to so many things. He has given me much insight, even in times of sadness. He is constantly carrying me, and lifting my heart, so that at the most unexpected moment, I am refreshed again. I pray that I will tarry until in the periods of plenty, and through the dryness as well. Because if You ask me to wait, then I will wait till You come again, because You will come again.