Called To Love

It amazes me how God will find a way to reinforce whatever message He has for you. This morning I dreamed that I was praying and woke up to myself continuing the prayer that started in my dreams. I asked Him what did that mean and He told me that this was His assurance to me that where ever I was, He was there with me. What a Blessed assurance to know that our Saviour will never leave us no matter our state or condition. As I researched the word, I found that God has stated over 29 times  " I am with you" in His word. What a reminder that He will always be there even when we don't see, or feel Him. One of my sons and I were discussing a difficult situation He was going through. He stated that it felt as if God was not talking to Him. I shared with him some advice someone gave to me years ago, which simply stated that the teacher never talks to the students when they are taking a test. So, if God seems quiet to you, keep pushing through the test, knowing that He is rig...

My youngest son has taken on the love of shoes from his older brothers. They all have a plethora of trendy, practical, and favorites in their collection.  There are these one pair of gym shoes that are my youngest son's go-to. The toes are scuffed and raggedy, the laces are frayed, and they possess a mean lean to one side.  Every time he goes to visit his grandparents he wears them, his grandfather insists on making a trip to the shoe store to buy him more shoes. I remind his grandfather that he has a closet full of shoes, but chooses to wear those. God has blessed us all with so many talents, skills, and wisdom that we have gathered throughout our lives. We at times only display what is comfortable, never letting the world see who we really are. As Christ-followers, we must share with others those talents, skills and spiritual wisdom God has given us. They serve His purpose and allow us to walk in that purpose. They serve as a witness to who He is and whose we are. Finall...

Growing up, I would often hear the term "witnessing" be tossed around in various conversations, Christian education classes, Sunday school and so on. As I listened to the variations of what people said it was, it seemed so intimidating to me. I was never one that would just go up to someone and tell them why they needed to know God. Just meeting people on a social level was awkward enough. The thing is, I know God personally. I talk to God regularly, like a friend... and most important, He talks to me! To me, telling others about someone I love so deeply is just like having a conversation. Bragging on what they have done and what they can do. Sharing our experiences, conversations, and adventures. That is it! The interesting thing is that God always provides an opportunity for those conversations and he also gives you what the other person needs to hear (if you are listening) from Him. So many of my "Conversations" have ended with "How did you know?" T...

As a crafter, I have all types of tools, gizmos and gadgets. Each item has it's own unique purpose to help me to complete the projects that I'm working on. One of my favorite objects is my cutting mat. It helps me visualize the size and prospective of my project. What I like most about it is that it is self healing. You can cut into it as much as you want and it just comes back together and heals itself. What's even more interesting is that you can see the scars, but you can no longer feel them.  Our Christain journey should mimic that self- healing mat. Although life may cut us at times, God through the Holy Spirit provides us with what we need to heal. The scars remind us of our journey, but God provides the healing.   “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV) Unapologetically, G

I've had conversations with many people who felt that they had messed up so bad that they could never be loved nor deserved love. Broken spirits, broken hearts, and broken minds are places of vulnerability where Satan hangs out. He travels through thoughts, manipulates emotions, and blocks any and all avenues of escape. I am grateful that Love overcomes. Our God who is love, heals through love all the brokenness in our lives. He unbelievably travels to our dark places and rescues us, binds our wounds, and rehabs us to full recovery. No matter where you are or what you've done, always remember that love overcomes.  "For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."  Romans 8:38–39 (NKJV) Be Blessed, G

I've always been intrigued with watching people jump from planes, cliffs and building. What are they thinking? Are they afraid? Is it exciting? I've come to find out that the first part of the jump is called freefalling. Freefalling is the part of a skydive where you're not using your parachute, you're just  falling through the sky, with nothing to hold you back, no constraints, no cords, nothing but the open air and the wind in your face. When people learn to skydive they are often accompanied by an instructor who is strapped to them and is ultimately responsible for releasing the parachute at just the right time. As we seek a closer and more intimate relationship with God  it's just like experiencing  a Spiritual Free fall. Moving through life without any constraints or fear, enjoying the view that God has set before you. Allowing Gods Holy Spirit to engulf you and His fresh wind to just flow all around you. What's so incredible is knowing t...

There is line in a songs that says, "Lord, Break my heart for the things that break yours." I often wondered why would anyone ask God to break their heart. A broken heart is such a deep, painful yet unseen wound. No one is immune to it and  healing is long and difficult.  The process itself is life changing and leaves you with scars. Seeing, and understanding through the filter of the Holy Spirit, I realized that we break our Fathers heart daily.  Our disobedience and sin have left him disappointed and heartbroken at our choices and disregard for the infinite Love He show us.. Our God, our father,  through His amazing love wears the scars proudly for our sake and takes on the heartbreak daily. So out of my deepening love for the father, I ask that you break my heart for the things that break yours. Let my life and  my purpose Glorify you daily. Help me to break your heart less and less each day. "Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I...