Forty Days for Life. Forty days to fast and pray for our nation. Forty days to fight for life. Forty days to love the broken. Forty days to take a stand.
Starting Sept 21, people across the nation are taking a stand for life. Fasting, prayer, and peaceful rallies are taking place all over the United States in an effort to bring awareness and positive change to America, as it relates to life.
Here is the incredible story of a woman who was born in an abortion clinic after 18 hours of being burned inside her mother from a saline injection(watch both clips...part 1 and 2):
For more information about how you can get involved, check out: this link
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Oh, How He Loves Me!
I really don't have a clue what I'm going to write about... but I'm feeling oddly inspired.
Life is interesting. I love how one day things can seem totally planned and calm, and then the next day plans are scattered and what was calm is turned to chaos. This shift keeps me reliant on Christ... and that, I love. So often I think I have things under control, and life is going as planned, but when what I thought was "right" is suddenly "wrong", I'm humbled once again. My heart points back home - towards the love of my life, my Savior, Jesus. Lately I've found myself in a time of transition. The thing is I have very little idea what I am transitioning into. And the even better thing is, I don't care that I don't know. I am so at peace in His arms. I don't have to know what's going on or where I'm going, because He is all-knowing. Proverbs 16:9 says, "In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." This is so comforting and reassuring to me, because as much as I would like to plan out my life, I can rest in the fact that God has already numbered my days, and laid out the steps of my life. I just have to continue to surrender my will to His, and follow Jesus. As I get to know Him more, I get to know His plans more. Joy fills my heart, because it's not up to me! Jesus is the giver of life, and if we allow Him, the director too! :)
At the end of June, I will be moving out of the place I've called home for the past 8 months. October 6th, 2009 I moved into Bellingham to be a live-in nanny, and have been so blessed to live where I'm living. But there have also been so many struggles and challenges in living with a family that isn't pursuing Jesus. Though I haven't experienced direct opposition or persecution from my host family, there has definitely been direct opposition in the spiritual realm. (Ephesians 6:12 describes the spiritual battle that each follower of Jesus faces). I have been grateful to be an influence in the live of all 4 people that I live with (the 2 boys, and their parents). I know that God has used me (an intercessor) to change the atmosphere of that home, and I can see the changes (though subtle, I know there has been change). Allow though I will be moving out soon, I hope to continue to be apart of their lives, and watch the ways the Lord calls them into fellowship with Him.
What's next? I'm not exactly sure. I have been meeting with a family about possibly becoming there nanny, and will hopefully set things in stone tonight! :) If I do end up working for them, I will be living in a separate apartment on their property (which will be a huge blessing! One of the hardest things with living where I'm at has been not being able to get away and have my ow n space.)
Other changes are coming in my life... not totally sure what they will look like, but they are beginning to take form. I'm so excited for the way God is growing my ability to write and compose music. I'm hoping to record sometime in the near future. It's been so fun to be able to play at "open mic night" at a local coffee shop - they have asked me to be the "featured artist" soon! :) I know God is leading me more into the realm, and it makes my heart giddy.
God has also been bringing AMAZING people into my life to walk this journey with me, and sharpen me, as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17). I am so blessed to have another mentor, and additional spiritual parents in my life, as well as brothers and sisters who are experiencing life with Jesus in similar ways to me. I'm so blessed. Oh how Jesus loves me. It gets me everyday. I can't believe it. He's so stinking good to me. I'm blown away by His goodness, faithfulness, and love. mmmmm so so good. :) :)
My involvement in youth ministry is going to shift also, but I can't give details of that right now... It's so exciting though! God's got amazing things planned to bring more students into The Kingdom. I've been blessed to be apart of an incredible team of leaders for the last 7 months, and look forward to how God is going to use us this next year.
"He is jealous for me, Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree, bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy, ...... Oh how He loves me, Oh! Oh how He loves me, How He loves me, oh!"
Life is interesting. I love how one day things can seem totally planned and calm, and then the next day plans are scattered and what was calm is turned to chaos. This shift keeps me reliant on Christ... and that, I love. So often I think I have things under control, and life is going as planned, but when what I thought was "right" is suddenly "wrong", I'm humbled once again. My heart points back home - towards the love of my life, my Savior, Jesus. Lately I've found myself in a time of transition. The thing is I have very little idea what I am transitioning into. And the even better thing is, I don't care that I don't know. I am so at peace in His arms. I don't have to know what's going on or where I'm going, because He is all-knowing. Proverbs 16:9 says, "In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." This is so comforting and reassuring to me, because as much as I would like to plan out my life, I can rest in the fact that God has already numbered my days, and laid out the steps of my life. I just have to continue to surrender my will to His, and follow Jesus. As I get to know Him more, I get to know His plans more. Joy fills my heart, because it's not up to me! Jesus is the giver of life, and if we allow Him, the director too! :)
At the end of June, I will be moving out of the place I've called home for the past 8 months. October 6th, 2009 I moved into Bellingham to be a live-in nanny, and have been so blessed to live where I'm living. But there have also been so many struggles and challenges in living with a family that isn't pursuing Jesus. Though I haven't experienced direct opposition or persecution from my host family, there has definitely been direct opposition in the spiritual realm. (Ephesians 6:12 describes the spiritual battle that each follower of Jesus faces). I have been grateful to be an influence in the live of all 4 people that I live with (the 2 boys, and their parents). I know that God has used me (an intercessor) to change the atmosphere of that home, and I can see the changes (though subtle, I know there has been change). Allow though I will be moving out soon, I hope to continue to be apart of their lives, and watch the ways the Lord calls them into fellowship with Him.
What's next? I'm not exactly sure. I have been meeting with a family about possibly becoming there nanny, and will hopefully set things in stone tonight! :) If I do end up working for them, I will be living in a separate apartment on their property (which will be a huge blessing! One of the hardest things with living where I'm at has been not being able to get away and have my ow n space.)
Other changes are coming in my life... not totally sure what they will look like, but they are beginning to take form. I'm so excited for the way God is growing my ability to write and compose music. I'm hoping to record sometime in the near future. It's been so fun to be able to play at "open mic night" at a local coffee shop - they have asked me to be the "featured artist" soon! :) I know God is leading me more into the realm, and it makes my heart giddy.
God has also been bringing AMAZING people into my life to walk this journey with me, and sharpen me, as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17). I am so blessed to have another mentor, and additional spiritual parents in my life, as well as brothers and sisters who are experiencing life with Jesus in similar ways to me. I'm so blessed. Oh how Jesus loves me. It gets me everyday. I can't believe it. He's so stinking good to me. I'm blown away by His goodness, faithfulness, and love. mmmmm so so good. :) :)
My involvement in youth ministry is going to shift also, but I can't give details of that right now... It's so exciting though! God's got amazing things planned to bring more students into The Kingdom. I've been blessed to be apart of an incredible team of leaders for the last 7 months, and look forward to how God is going to use us this next year.
"He is jealous for me, Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree, bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy, ...... Oh how He loves me, Oh! Oh how He loves me, How He loves me, oh!"
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Trusting for Provision
These verses have been ringing through me mind for the last month. I find so much peace in them.
"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:19 (NKJV)
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." Psalm 20:7 (NIV)
I trust in the Lord's provision, and know that He will supply all that I need according to His glorious riches!! And I am seeing His hand of provision more and more.
"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:19 (NKJV)
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." Psalm 20:7 (NIV)
I trust in the Lord's provision, and know that He will supply all that I need according to His glorious riches!! And I am seeing His hand of provision more and more.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
A Tightrope and A Plumb-line
Life has an interesting way of ups and downs. At times things change drastically in a matter of moments. I've noticed over the last month or so, that there are certain things that catch my attention more than others, that draw my focus away from the Cross. It's in these moments of realization that I question my identity, my strength, and my character - often wrongfully so. I don't need to question my identity, perhaps strength, but what I do does not necessarily change who I am. I am a redeemed daughter of the Most High God, and although my attention is not solely focused on His glory at times, my identity doesn't change. Yes, I have moments of vulnerability and weakness, when I choose to succumb to the desires of myself, and take my gaze off the "the Prize".
Okay... so where I am going with this? Well, there is a tension I often feel in striving to be "in the world, but not of the world". It's like a tightrope, a divine tension that allows me examine areas of weakness and observe areas of strength. It brings stability, but not without risk. I find I have to take careful steps forward in order to regain strength and stability, but there is so much trust, faith, and risk involved - just as in the tightrope walk. In addition, there needs to be so much balance. I can't get so concerned with what the world thinks of me that I lose track of what God wants to do in my life, and how He wants to use me. But I also can't get too focused, and close-minded as to neglect the needs of those around. There must be balance.
I'm also learning that in order to walk in alignment with Christ, I need to have His divine plumb-line in place in life. The standards I want to live out, must match up to Biblical standards. In order to bring about the things of Christ in my life, standards need to be established and put into effect.
It's a journey, and I have so much to still learn and develop, but I find joy in knowing that there is One who sees the "big picture", and knows when and how to reveal things of the future to me. I am also learning to be in the "here & now", and not get too caught up with where I am going in life. I'm learning to rest in the journey and look with excitement to where God is taking me.
Okay... so where I am going with this? Well, there is a tension I often feel in striving to be "in the world, but not of the world". It's like a tightrope, a divine tension that allows me examine areas of weakness and observe areas of strength. It brings stability, but not without risk. I find I have to take careful steps forward in order to regain strength and stability, but there is so much trust, faith, and risk involved - just as in the tightrope walk. In addition, there needs to be so much balance. I can't get so concerned with what the world thinks of me that I lose track of what God wants to do in my life, and how He wants to use me. But I also can't get too focused, and close-minded as to neglect the needs of those around. There must be balance.
I'm also learning that in order to walk in alignment with Christ, I need to have His divine plumb-line in place in life. The standards I want to live out, must match up to Biblical standards. In order to bring about the things of Christ in my life, standards need to be established and put into effect.
It's a journey, and I have so much to still learn and develop, but I find joy in knowing that there is One who sees the "big picture", and knows when and how to reveal things of the future to me. I am also learning to be in the "here & now", and not get too caught up with where I am going in life. I'm learning to rest in the journey and look with excitement to where God is taking me.
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Update on life...
So, it's been over two months since I've written, and for that I am sorry. What's up with me? Well, let's see...
- I didn't receive the scholarship to hairdressing school that I had applied for, and made the decision not to go because I didn't want to take out so much debt in loans.
- I was rehired at the Christian bookstore, and am working part-time there.
- I am still a live-in nanny, but have also acquired one day a week of nannying for another neighboring family.
- I FINALLY passed the drive test, and am now a licensed driver!! WOOHOO!!!
- I am pursuing music more and more, and have a few friends that are helping me grow in my ability to play guitar, and write music. I still sing in the choir at church. I am also pursuing more ministry in intercession and the prophetic, as I feel God moving and growing me more in these gifts.
- I am still a volunteer middle school youth leader, and love my group of 8th grade girls! They are challenging at times, but it's so great to see how they have been growing in their relationship with God. I am no longer singing on the worship teams at youth group, but focusing more on how I can be the best leader I can be, and investing in the lives of students.
- I am considering returning to school. It's been two years since I graduated from community college, and it kinda freaks me out to want to jump back in the circle. But I'm considering it. Not sure what I want to get a BA in, but tossing around the idea of communication or something.
-I am excited to see where this next season of life takes me, and the amazing things that God is going to do in and through me. It's been almost a year since I returned from YWAM, and what a journey it has been. This last year has been a season of refinement and purification - very challenging at times, but so good for me. I look forward to sharing more about what I am doing in the near future, and hopefully I won't neglect blogging for so long. :)
Blessings!!!
- I didn't receive the scholarship to hairdressing school that I had applied for, and made the decision not to go because I didn't want to take out so much debt in loans.
- I was rehired at the Christian bookstore, and am working part-time there.
- I am still a live-in nanny, but have also acquired one day a week of nannying for another neighboring family.
- I FINALLY passed the drive test, and am now a licensed driver!! WOOHOO!!!
- I am pursuing music more and more, and have a few friends that are helping me grow in my ability to play guitar, and write music. I still sing in the choir at church. I am also pursuing more ministry in intercession and the prophetic, as I feel God moving and growing me more in these gifts.
- I am still a volunteer middle school youth leader, and love my group of 8th grade girls! They are challenging at times, but it's so great to see how they have been growing in their relationship with God. I am no longer singing on the worship teams at youth group, but focusing more on how I can be the best leader I can be, and investing in the lives of students.
- I am considering returning to school. It's been two years since I graduated from community college, and it kinda freaks me out to want to jump back in the circle. But I'm considering it. Not sure what I want to get a BA in, but tossing around the idea of communication or something.
-I am excited to see where this next season of life takes me, and the amazing things that God is going to do in and through me. It's been almost a year since I returned from YWAM, and what a journey it has been. This last year has been a season of refinement and purification - very challenging at times, but so good for me. I look forward to sharing more about what I am doing in the near future, and hopefully I won't neglect blogging for so long. :)
Blessings!!!
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