Trust

The source of greatest stress for most of us is being disappointed by others. We want to be able to put our trust in those we love and care about. By trusting people we are misplacing our trust and placing an undue burden on the other party to fullfull our expectations. Only God can be trusted and never fails. Instead we should put them in the Father's hands and trust Him. Only our Father can meet and exceed our expectations EVERY time. So teach me to trust you more and not others. Let me be a person that is steady and dependent upon you to be who you want me to be--even if that's not what everyone else expects. Most of all help me to meet your expectations, Abba. May your kingdom come in my life today and forever.

What do you want me to do, say, be? Lead me--I'll move.

His voice.

Today I am faced with a delimna. Someone close to me tells me that God has spoken to them that I should move in a certain direction in an important area of my life. I know that this person knows the voice of the Father, but I also know that this person has been walking in total disobedience to God's direction in more than one area of life. I have been praying that God would speak to this person, but did He or is this the enemy trying to trick me? So, I seek the Father and ask for His clear direction in all things. I trust no one but my Father. I will not take one step off the path He has set me on without His divine direction. I obey only ONE voice. I am so thankful Father that you let me test and prove you everyday. You turn the hearts of kings! You, Abba are sovereign and not the author of confusion. May your kingdom reign in my life today and in eternity. God you are amazing, you are supernatural, you are I AM and I AM NOT!

Amputation.

As you walk the narrow way there will definately come a time when you are faced with the a choice. Are you going to compromise God's principles in your life or will you stand firm on His promises even in the face of incredible pressure. Sometimes you have to cut off people and habits in order to keep yourself from temptation. "But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." Matt. 18:6 My Pastor gave a wonderful analogy using the story of the hiker who amputated his arm. He didn't want to live without his arm but it was necessary for his survival. If only we felt that way about obedience--like our lives depended on it. Abba, show me what areas of my life need to be amputated. Give me the courage to let go of those areas. I love you--May your kingdom come on earth and in my life. May your perfect will come swiftly like a rushing wind. May the bowls in your throneroom overflow with my petitions and may they accelerate your purposes on earth. Complete that which you have started. May no act of disobedience from me stand between you and your perfect plan.

His ways are not our ways

So I am headed to NM on Sunday to give a presentation on my amazing experience this summer in Israel. I have an awesome movie maker presentation ready to go that will not play on my laptop, so I borrow a computer. I am almost there when I get a phone call that my USB drive was still in Texas. Then I wonder, Lord do you even want me to give the presentation. Yes, my child--He says, just trust me. So I get there and try to download the presentation from email--this doesn't work and so I decide to simply give the presentation orally with scriptures (without pictures/music) and just trust the Holy Spirit. I spoke for about 15 minutes and then a great guy, Jeff comes in and tells me he has the presentation and it is working. Praise God! Sometimes, I think God just wants to make sure that we are acting in total trust and faith and then He comes through and exceeds our expectations. Thank you, Father that you are God of all things and that you are in control. Thank you for teaching me through these experiences how to trust you more. I love you, Abba.

Narrow the gate.

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 I pray that you will seek the Lord so that you know for certain that you are on the Lord's road to righteousness and holy living. That road is narrow as the Lord teaches us, but the wide road is headed the wrong way. When someone is on the wrong road, the Lord is going to be calling their name and giving them His hand to pull them back to the main road over and over again. "Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me." Psalm 119:132-133 You and I have a choice every day, every hour and every minute, if we choose to pick up our cross and follow our Lord Jesus Christ which means going through the gate of true repentance and denying ourselves to follow God's ways. Keep your eyes on the Lord. Ask Him questions. Remember, God does speak to His children! Are you on the right road today or do you need to turn around and get off that detour road? "I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me. How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:101-105
Guard your heart, your ears and eyes. Guard your heart so that it may be pure and holy. Guard your actions and thoughts so that they may be found pleasing to the Lord.

Favor

Though we do not walk in obedience expecting anything in return; Father God is so wonderful that he gives us something in return--favor. As we seek after him with hunger and faith we become attentive to His voice. Father help me to obey immediately so that you can be pleased with me. I long to make you smile and receive your favor. Thank you that as I pour your love out, you fill me with good wine. I love you, Abba. I rest in you. I surrender to your kingdom work in me. Do what you need to do--whatever it looks like--whatever it feels like--I am yours.

"Home"?

Where is home if not in the center of His will? My heart is torn into pieces, scattered 6,000 miles apart. God of miracles open the heavens and rain down into my life. Shine your perfect light before my feet via your word so that my steps will be perfectly centered in your will. Keep my eyes from diverting to the left or to the right. Focussed on your straight and narrow path. When the voices of doubt, judgment and question begin to rise around me take me back to the moments when I heard your voice and let Your words resonate in my mind, heart and ears. Thank you Father for having plans so amazing and beuatiful for me that I am unable to grasp them with my mind. I rest and wait in faith--what next, Abba?