So, I was taking a stroll with my parents the other day, and God told me to do something. He told me to walk on top of the cracks on the road along the parking lots. I shrugged and obeyed. I got so absorbed into it and found it was more difficult than I thought. Because, the cracks were uneven , it was very hard to balance.
Then, God pointed something out to me. He asked, " Why is it so hard to walk on?" I replied, " Because the cracks are so narrow, I have to walk on my tippy toes to--- oh!!!"
Maybe some of you have figured it out already, but here it goes: Our walk with God is not easy. It is a narrow road, but He walks all the way with us. When we get off balance, we're not alone. The Lord gives us a push in the right direction and urges us to keep going. But, you have to walk on your toes! PAY ATTENTION! :) God is always giving us hints and directions on what to do, what to say, and so on. He is our Father who gives us discipline and correction. This is what keeps us on balance.You just gotta keep your ear and heart open to Him. Is it hard? Yes. Is it impossible? Anything is possible with the Lord who gives us strength. Is it worth it? Absolutely!!!
So this post hopefully encourages you to keep going! Listen to what He's saying. Ask Him to speak to you--to give you directions. To keep you balanced.
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." -- Matthew 7:13-14
"Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out..." -- 1 Kings 19: 11-13
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."-- Psalm 23:4
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
A Daughter's Prayer
Dear Father,
Thank You for the position You have placed me in at this very moment in time. Though it may be tough, You walk with me hand in hand through it all. When things seem unbearable, You hold me in Your arms. Your love is refreshing, Your words precious.
Let me see the world as You do. Let me see others with Your eyes. Let me see my enemies with love, not hatred. Help me be patient and kind. Help me be like You. I want to please You, Father-- no one else.
Teach me the importance and significance in small things. Teach me Your ways. Help me walk in Your will. Keep me on the path You have paved for me.
Use me as You please. I am Your servant. Where You go, I want to go. If you're not with me, my feet shall not tread that path. To be separated from You would be the utmost torture which I deserve. To be forever with You, the greatest gift You have given.
Father, thank You for Your grace. May I never take it for granted.
Love,
Your Daughter
Thank You for the position You have placed me in at this very moment in time. Though it may be tough, You walk with me hand in hand through it all. When things seem unbearable, You hold me in Your arms. Your love is refreshing, Your words precious.
Let me see the world as You do. Let me see others with Your eyes. Let me see my enemies with love, not hatred. Help me be patient and kind. Help me be like You. I want to please You, Father-- no one else.
Teach me the importance and significance in small things. Teach me Your ways. Help me walk in Your will. Keep me on the path You have paved for me.
Use me as You please. I am Your servant. Where You go, I want to go. If you're not with me, my feet shall not tread that path. To be separated from You would be the utmost torture which I deserve. To be forever with You, the greatest gift You have given.
Father, thank You for Your grace. May I never take it for granted.
Love,
Your Daughter
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Love One Another
Greetings, everyone!
I am very sorry I have not posted in over a week. My school had overrun my priority for computer time.
This post is more of a challenge I'm taking on, and I would like to challenge you as well. First, let me explain this so the rest of this post makes sense. I am a person who loves to come up with witty or sarcastic come backs. But, lately, the Holy Spirit has been convicting me. I didn't realize it, but I was actually taking "revenge" in what I said to those who insulted me. One day the Lord spoke to me and said, " If I can forgive you everytime you do something against me, why can't you forgive one comment?"
And it really dawned on me. What right do I have to hold anything against anyone? And it isn't always what I say to their face, but what I say to others about them....what I think about them. So, now whenever some one says something insulting to me, God reminds me to ask Him what I should say, or if I should say anything at all. What comes out of my mouth should give glory to Him. I'll admit, it can be a challenge. But remember, we strive to live for Christ. How can we show others His love if we're insulting them? Try this: Everytime some one insults you, look on them with love, as if they had never said anything. It's very, very difficult, but please, please try! Ask the Spirit to give you strength for all things are possible in Him.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." -- John 13:34
"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander." -- 1 Peter 3:13-16
"Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;great is your faithfulness."-- Lamentations 3:22-23
And here's an added quote to think about: " No one can make you feel inferior without your permission." -- Eleanor Roosevelt
I am very sorry I have not posted in over a week. My school had overrun my priority for computer time.
This post is more of a challenge I'm taking on, and I would like to challenge you as well. First, let me explain this so the rest of this post makes sense. I am a person who loves to come up with witty or sarcastic come backs. But, lately, the Holy Spirit has been convicting me. I didn't realize it, but I was actually taking "revenge" in what I said to those who insulted me. One day the Lord spoke to me and said, " If I can forgive you everytime you do something against me, why can't you forgive one comment?"
And it really dawned on me. What right do I have to hold anything against anyone? And it isn't always what I say to their face, but what I say to others about them....what I think about them. So, now whenever some one says something insulting to me, God reminds me to ask Him what I should say, or if I should say anything at all. What comes out of my mouth should give glory to Him. I'll admit, it can be a challenge. But remember, we strive to live for Christ. How can we show others His love if we're insulting them? Try this: Everytime some one insults you, look on them with love, as if they had never said anything. It's very, very difficult, but please, please try! Ask the Spirit to give you strength for all things are possible in Him.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." -- John 13:34
"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander." -- 1 Peter 3:13-16
"Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;great is your faithfulness."-- Lamentations 3:22-23
And here's an added quote to think about: " No one can make you feel inferior without your permission." -- Eleanor Roosevelt
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