I have this APP on my droid called Holy Bible, and everyday it puts up a random verse for me to read. And I cant tell you the number of times that "random" verse has spoken to my life. God can use the strangest things to speak to us and use us.
Today this verse popped up
Romans 12:3-8
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
I have been thinking about this verse a lot this morning because this lets us all know (and its EXCITING) that we all have a place and a purpose in the kingdom of God. All of us...not just the preachers, teachers, and full time church staff but ALL OF US! And everyone is just as important as the other!
So the question you may be asking yourself today or everyday is what can i do? How can i be used by God?
And the answer is this...anyway you can. Look for opportunities today that God presents you.
Maybe its coming across someone who is down and needs some encouragement and you speak those words of hope into their life....
Maybe its hearing of someone who is financially struggling and you have the means to help....
Maybe its listening to that small still voice inside that's telling you to call that person just to let them know you love them and you are praying for them....
Maybe its randomly paying for someones lunch that you don't know or leaving that waitress that is having a really hard time a huge tip even though the service wasn't that great...
Maybe its just smiling at everyone you meet...
God can and will use you in every opportunity if we will just listen and obey....and can you imagine what would happen if we all did that???? We would all finally become the Body of Christ, different people working together to serve one purpose.
Have a great day
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
back to reality
I didn't post anything last week because I was on a cruise...rough I know!
Its rough coming back to 40 degree weather and rain when I am used to sunshine and 80's....so give me sometime to get back into the swing of things and I'll hopefully get back to posting soon.
but for now enjoy some pics
Its rough coming back to 40 degree weather and rain when I am used to sunshine and 80's....so give me sometime to get back into the swing of things and I'll hopefully get back to posting soon.
but for now enjoy some pics
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Peace that passes all understanding
Yesterday I posted a verse on my Facebook that i have been thinking a lot about lately....
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Now this verse is one of the best to read because it sounds so great right? No one wants to worry or fret about anything and if we are all honest with our self this is a verse that we probably need to read daily. But I have found in my own life that this verse is one of the hardest things to actually live out. I mean to actually not be anxious, worry, stress, or freak out about anything sounds like it is impossible. I know in my life I have constantly worried about things that 1. I cant control and 2. make me think of the worst possible outcomes that usually never come true. Its only human to worry....about fiances, relationships, health, purpose, love, self worth, image, etc etc etc....
I thought about the phrase in this verse that says THE PEACE OF GOD. What is exactly is the peace of God? To understand it we have to look at what Paul was actually saying when he used that word peace.
eirene- This word in its original Greek means....one, peace, quietness, rest, and set at one again.
So what Paul is saying is that the REST of God or the QUIETNESS of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
What an AWESOME thought!! You see I have learned that you yourself can not stop worrying about your situations. They are to big for you....but when we go to God (by prayer and supplication) giving HIM complete control of the outcome (because that's what we worry about, if we saw the outcome was OK we wouldn't worry), then HIS rest, peace, quietness (which we will never understand) will guard our hearts and mind! The outcome then wont be as important to us because its not about our outcome but HIS! therefore no need to worry or fret for your life is not your own it is in Christ Jesus.
We serve a great an awesome God.
Father allow us to put all our trust and cares in You. I know a lot of us are going through some difficult times, but help us in our time of trouble to know that you work all things together for good for those who love You.
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Now this verse is one of the best to read because it sounds so great right? No one wants to worry or fret about anything and if we are all honest with our self this is a verse that we probably need to read daily. But I have found in my own life that this verse is one of the hardest things to actually live out. I mean to actually not be anxious, worry, stress, or freak out about anything sounds like it is impossible. I know in my life I have constantly worried about things that 1. I cant control and 2. make me think of the worst possible outcomes that usually never come true. Its only human to worry....about fiances, relationships, health, purpose, love, self worth, image, etc etc etc....
I thought about the phrase in this verse that says THE PEACE OF GOD. What is exactly is the peace of God? To understand it we have to look at what Paul was actually saying when he used that word peace.
eirene- This word in its original Greek means....one, peace, quietness, rest, and set at one again.
So what Paul is saying is that the REST of God or the QUIETNESS of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
What an AWESOME thought!! You see I have learned that you yourself can not stop worrying about your situations. They are to big for you....but when we go to God (by prayer and supplication) giving HIM complete control of the outcome (because that's what we worry about, if we saw the outcome was OK we wouldn't worry), then HIS rest, peace, quietness (which we will never understand) will guard our hearts and mind! The outcome then wont be as important to us because its not about our outcome but HIS! therefore no need to worry or fret for your life is not your own it is in Christ Jesus.
We serve a great an awesome God.
Father allow us to put all our trust and cares in You. I know a lot of us are going through some difficult times, but help us in our time of trouble to know that you work all things together for good for those who love You.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
time to get back on track
OK so I know its been a LONG, LONG, LONG time since I last blogged. And I sincerely apologize from the bottom of my heart. I know that some of you haven't been able to function properly because you haven't been able to read my awesome insights into life. But your fears can now be put aside....because I'm back! Blogging is something that I really want to continue doing this year. As an outlet for me to share what God is doing in my life, in my ministry, and in the lives of the people I love. I'm going to be doing somethings a bit different to keep it interesting, like doing occasional video blogs and such. So for the 1 or 2 of you that will actually read this...thanks!!
Oh and check out this website.
http://heatherwilson.moonfruit.com
Its a website of one of the most amazing girls I know, Heather Wilson, doing some great things for God. You can check out her blog as well, and if God leads you maybe even support her in someway....whether that be financially or through your prayers (which are always needed).
Oh and check out this website.
http://heatherwilson.moonfruit.com
Its a website of one of the most amazing girls I know, Heather Wilson, doing some great things for God. You can check out her blog as well, and if God leads you maybe even support her in someway....whether that be financially or through your prayers (which are always needed).
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