This is sometimes how I feel:
“And then the time came that the risk it took to remain tightly in a bud became more painful than the risk it took to blossom” – Anais Nin
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Rest
“Heaven is a place and state of perfect rest, yet it is not the rest of silence and stagnation! In one sense, they rest not day nor night, yet they serve God continually—and that is perfect rest!”— Charles Spurgeon
When I read this quote today I immediately heard in my spirit the wonderful words of Jesus in Matthew 6:10 “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
May this be a day of perfect rest!
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Distraction
What is a distraction for me may not be for you and vice versa. I am finding that one of the hardest tests that I must pass if I am going to fulfill my ultimate calling is to not get distracted by all the other things that God is doing. God is doing many wonderful things today, but it is not possible for me to be involved in all of them. It is often difficult to resist joining another successful move of God, especially when well-meaning people often try to make you think that you are missing God if you do not join that movement. I have to learn to give myself only to what God has called me to do.
Ringstraked Ones
The white sheep are gathered all in a line,
How nice–so many alike; how sublime!
A few different have wandered in . . . a spotted or two,
all ringstraked and speckled, what should we do?
We could try to corral them; tie them with knots,
but ringstraked and speckled don’t stay in one spot!
They each have their calling and are determined to go,
Oh, ringstraked and speckled, oh why won’t you flow?
Well– Jacob, you take them; you’ll know what to do,
‘Cause you’re one of those quite different ones, too!
We’ll stay with the white sheep all in a row,
Go with these new ones?– oh no!! Don’t think so.
Though it isn’t exciting here, we are at ease.
Just let us stay safe in our little world, please.
We may never see Canaan or God face to face;
Still you go ahead, Jacob, and run this new race!!
Tears of Grief
“I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant has thou
been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful. . .” (2 Samuel 1:26)
Oh, my soul, what do you long for —
Rising, Soaring, Looking?
While others contented be, you need much more —
Rising, Soaring, Looking?
And now you have found such a wonderful treasure.
Another to fly with brings joy without measure.
But for a moment and then it is gone —
Grieving, Saddened, Lonely.
Would it have been better to have only longed?
Rising, Soaring, Looking?
Why Are You Waiting?
Good Word from Barbara Yoder — Why are you waiting for someone to give you a position? Go out and do the works of Jesus. Feed the hungry, care for the ophans and widows, heal the sick, help people, release the kingdom everywhere you go. Don’t wait for someone to notice you, your gift will make room for you. Until you release it, there will be no room. You create the room.
Be Encouraged but Do Not Faint
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. Luke 18:1(NLT)
I thank God we don’t have to press on without any encouragement. I believe we have seen some supernatural intervention in our midst in these last two days of Revival and even in this last month. I believe that more is to come as our Revival continues and God changes lives and hearts…even our own. I think we should rejoice in that with all that is within us but also recognize that to change our posture of persevering prayer would be a mistake. What God can do through persevering, importunate prayer has yet to be seen in it’s full scope. I remind myself again and again and again and again…this is not about me or about Life Church or even about two churches coming together as wonderful as it all is…but the Kingdom of God and where we stand in relation to God’s Eternal Purpose.
I have been encouraged and I admit I really needed it but I also know in my heart this encouragement is given because this is only the beginning and not the end to the call to press on to see that full scope. This call is not just my call. It is for all of us- everyone, everywhere that calls himself a believer. Be encouraged, but do not faint…your prayers have never been as important or as needed as they are every minute and right this very minute!!!!
“the only thing I’d really like to be”
hmmm….some things I will just always remember.
“Anyway, I keep picturing all these little kids playing some game in this big field of rye and all. Thousands of little kids, and nobody’s around – nobody big, I mean – except me. And I’m standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if they start to go over the cliff – I mean if they’re running and they don’t look where they’re going I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. That’s all I do all day. I’d just be the catcher in the rye and all. I know it’s crazy, but that’s the only thing I’d really like to be.” ~~J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye, Chapter 22
Sometimes God Still Speaks Through Dreams
Last night I had this very sobering one-
I was in the hospital because I had just had a baby. It was a boy. I was so happy but I was very unprepared and when it was time to go home I didn’t have a car seat or any baby supplies. Nothing. I didn’t even have anyone to drive me home. So I laid the baby on the seat and drove home myself even though I knew that it was illegal to do so. When I got home I ran inside to grab a few things so that I could go to the store and so I left the baby in the car. When I returned he was gone. I was frantic and went around the neighborhood asking if anyone had seen my baby. I looked all over the house but no baby. I became very distraught and then suddenly the doorbell rang. It was a gentleman holding my baby. No explanation of where he had been but he was unharmed. I grabbed him and began thanking God that He had returned the baby in seemingly perfect condition and that everything was okay despite what I had done. I was so relieved. Then the doorbell rang again. It was the police and I was arrested and taken to jail- charged with neglect.
Yikes! When I woke up I felt that God was speaking to me about what will be a new season and to make sure I am prepared and stay prepared for the responsibilities of what He is birthing. I don’t know if my understanding of it is even correct- that was just my initial feelings.
I’m Willing!
I’m willing to change this world
I’m willing to make a lasting impact
I’m willing to lay my life down
I’m willing to serve others
I’m willing to follow your lead Lord
I’m willing to deny myself
I’m willing to do the unthinkable
I’m willing to be challenged and challenge others
I’m willing, I’m willing to take risks and adventures
I’m willing to go where i can’t see
I’m willing to be a revolutionary
to be ridiculed and criticized
I’m willing to be strange and to be different
I’m willing to be misunderstood
I’m willing to spread this passion
I’m willing to ignite the fires
I’m willing, I’m willing to be uncontrollably in pursuit of you
to make tough statements and make hard choices
I’m willing to stir people up for you Lord
I’m willing, I’m willing to be a part of this new movement
I’m willing to refuse mediocrity
deny the status quo
rebel against complacency
revolt against religion
uprise against “the way it’s always been”
I’m willing to be the Acts church
whatever the cost, wherever the destination
to be on this journey of unknowns
this quest of uncertainties
this adventure called radical revolutionary faith
To be the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ on the earth
and forcefully violently blazingly passionately
advance the kingdom of heaven!
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