Lately, it's been incredible to see what God has been doing in my life and the people around me. Sometimes I think I feel like God is in standstill mode...but when you really stop and look around, you see what great things He is doing. He is doing great things in my friend's lives and my family. He has also spoken to me alot lately, reminding me of the potential my life could reach and the things that He wants to do with me. Through praying, reading, and worship, I feel like God has been helping me see that I've been missing the big picture of life. It's like He saying, "You are missing the point." Life is not about the past and old, so get rid of it. Life is not about being comfortable, so step out and risk...have some faith. Life is not about perfection but willingness to obey God. All of these thoughts have come to my mind in the last week. I do believe that this time in my life is a time of preparation for something greater, but I'm not going to take advantage of the moment because He wants to do great something TODAY.
It has been so cool how God has lined up over and over again a message on loving others and living as Christ so that they can come to know Him. Between our weekly womens book study, our Friday night college Bible study, education hour, church service...this has been the reoccuring theme for me. (We even VISITED a church and heard a message revolved around the same theme!) It is like God is transforming my idea of love, evangelism, and impacting the world. It is a whole new perspective for me...so much more OUTWARD, less about me more about others. The more I live I see, this life is not about me.
My heart is set on Christ and it feels so good to be at work and thinking about Him more and more. I think that is what happens when you begin to read more of His word and begin to see things the way He does. That has been my prayer, "Help me
God to see life the way you do and to see people the way you do." It is hard to not get caught in my life, the plans I have, and the worries I have. Gotta quit thinking about ME!
Anyways, it has all been super exciting. Being married rocks...especially for the fact that I can hash out some of these thoughts about life with Alex. It has been cool to have the ultimate teammate on my side pursuing Christ together. God is truly graceful and good to us. I've also enjoyed seeing God work in Tanner and Brooke's lives and seeing our leadership team grow. It all brings a smile to my face! Did I mention I love FALL?? Ah favorite season!
Back to work I shall go...just had a quick lunch break with some chicken noodle soup. I leave with these final words...
Isaiah 43:18 "Forget about what's happened; don't keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I'm about to do something brand-new. It's bursting out! Don't you see it?"
Mother Teresa: “Do not think that love in order to be genuine has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired. Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.”
It has been so cool how God has lined up over and over again a message on loving others and living as Christ so that they can come to know Him. Between our weekly womens book study, our Friday night college Bible study, education hour, church service...this has been the reoccuring theme for me. (We even VISITED a church and heard a message revolved around the same theme!) It is like God is transforming my idea of love, evangelism, and impacting the world. It is a whole new perspective for me...so much more OUTWARD, less about me more about others. The more I live I see, this life is not about me.
My heart is set on Christ and it feels so good to be at work and thinking about Him more and more. I think that is what happens when you begin to read more of His word and begin to see things the way He does. That has been my prayer, "Help me
God to see life the way you do and to see people the way you do." It is hard to not get caught in my life, the plans I have, and the worries I have. Gotta quit thinking about ME!Anyways, it has all been super exciting. Being married rocks...especially for the fact that I can hash out some of these thoughts about life with Alex. It has been cool to have the ultimate teammate on my side pursuing Christ together. God is truly graceful and good to us. I've also enjoyed seeing God work in Tanner and Brooke's lives and seeing our leadership team grow. It all brings a smile to my face! Did I mention I love FALL?? Ah favorite season!
Back to work I shall go...just had a quick lunch break with some chicken noodle soup. I leave with these final words...
Isaiah 43:18 "Forget about what's happened; don't keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I'm about to do something brand-new. It's bursting out! Don't you see it?"
Mother Teresa: “Do not think that love in order to be genuine has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired. Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.”
