"God, why didn't you call me to something better..?"

Last time I wrote I spoke about being a bond-servant of Christ. Today I'm continuing that thought with something that God has been speaking to me about, and that's serving joyfully. In 1 Corinthians 12:18 it says “But not hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased Him”. Wanna know what that means to me? That means that God places me in the body to serve WHERE HE WANTS ME. Simply put: Whatever God calls me to, it pleases Him to see me there. And what pleases God should please us, should it not? Another verse: Galatians 6:9 says “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lost heart”. Meaning that we cannot lose heart in what we're called to do while serving, no matter how hard it gets! No matter how weary you become! Because we will be rewarded in Heaven, no doubt about it. It's a promise.

The summary of what God's been telling me is that even though what I do in my church or in this world may not be recognized, how dare we complain and say “I wish I had his job..” or “If only I was called to do that...” because then we only want to be glorified instead of wanting to glorify the One True God. <--- that last statement is what it's all about anyways, right? To glorify the Name of the Father?

So how could we be so focused on ourselves by saying those selfish thoughts I wrote above! Instead we should be rejoicing because God saw fit to place us where it pleased Him, and so it should please us.

That's all I have, but I really hope it got through and that someone will be blessed by it. I know it blessed me when God revealed it to me, and I had to purge myself of those selfish thoughts so I'm as guilty as any of you in this matter. But just remember these things as you get called by God.

God bless, and blog soon

Got a "rep"?

Today I want to write about reputation. Not just your “rep” but I mean your actual life reputation. I was challenged today while reading Jude verse 1. Did you know that Jude is the half-brother of Jesus? Blood relation. And in Jude verse 1, Jude introduces himself as a bondservant (greek work doulos) on Jesus Christ. Literally a willing servant of Christ. He didn't introduce himself as the brother of Jesus, because Jude doesn't want that to be how people thought of him. Sure, it's a great thing, but Jude would rather be humble and be known as a willing servant of Christ. WHOA, conviction conviction conviction!!!!!

Am I willing to be known as just a servant of Jesus Christ? Or would I rather be known as something “greater”, something “better”. Well, let me tell you something. I think being called a bondservant of Jesus Christ is greater and better than any other title that could be bestowed upon me. The world has a different view, they think that's too lowly, that it's not prestigious enough. But I happen to think it's the best thing to be called, and it would be an honor to be labeled as a servant of Christ. That would mean I'm doing my job right, I'm living my life right!

Just take some time to think about this, and ask yourself what YOUR reputation is. Is your reputation a “good person”, do people see you as someone great? Because remember, “the first shall be last, and the last shall be first” (matthew 20:16). 

 I hope your reputation is that you're a bondservant of Christ, that you are a follower, a Jesus freak. Because that is surely the best rep you could ever have. Become humble, lowly, meek. Take the low seat and serve God with a quiet yet joyful heart.

What do you want to be identified as? I know what I want! I want to be identified as a WILLING SERVANT! Amen?

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Time to be Thankful

Hey everyone! So in my daily devotions this morning, I was greatly challenged to start being more thankful! It's so easy to be ungrateful, or take for granted the things in life which God gives us. To fix my perspective on being thankful, I'm going to write down a list of things that God has blessed me with, whether it be the little things or the big things and keep it with me so that when I go through a hard time I can remember to stay thankful even through the “fire”. Now, keep it mind that God has blessed us with SO MUCH that I could never write them all down. This is just a fun exercise to keep my perspective right on track.

• My family
• My friends
• Shelter
• Food
• Good drinking water
• A Shower
• Heat for the winter
• A.C for the summer
• my car
• gas money for my car
• Nice clothes
• My kittie cats
• The access to good solid books
• The ability to worship freely

And that's only a few, I could seriously go on and on.....but you wouldn't enjoy reading all of that. Go try this, and see if you can keep your thankful spirit with you throughout the day. Yes, times are hard and sometimes it's difficult to find something to be thankful for. But guess what? There is ALWAYS something. Always. God is good, all the time. He never changes, and He never leaves you. Now, if you can't be thankful for that, then you've got some issues. Cause that is the best thing of all.

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Quiet Time

Today I had the opportunity to go out on a lake in a boat with one of my closest friends, and it was simply beautiful. After doing some fishing (not "catching", mind you) it was amazing to just sit and listen to the wind rustle through the trees, the birds calling, and the water swishing. How could I not be freaking out about how lovely God's nature is?! He really loves us enough to make life beautiful and enjoyable for us; He didn't put us on earth to be miserable! So here's my charge: go outside (a lake, the ocean, the woods, etc) and SIT and be STILL with God, the Maker of the creation you're living in. While you're there, bring your Bible and read. Pray. Sit and be still before God. Listen to Him, because I can assure you, if you're listening He will speak!!

Go have some quiet time with God, it's not just something "nice" to do, it's needed time that's refreshing and faith strengthening!!

If you need me, I'll be outside, enjoying this beautiful earth that God created for my pleasure as much as His.

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Jesus Didn't Talk Back!

Psalm 7:1

Oh Lord my God, in Thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me. 

When persecution comes, we need to do as David did, and put the LORD between us and those causing the conflict. 

⇧ The amazing thing is that we really can put the Lord between us and those people who are causing a conflict. He will fight our battles for us, if only we ask Him. When I first thought of this, I couldn't understand how to do that. Now I do. When I have those people in my life who are just causing a conflict with me, I think of myself on one spot, and them on another. Then I visualize the Lord standing in between us, saving me from those that persecute me.   I sometimes wonder how the martyrs think on that last moment, when they see the gallows or the guillotine, the sword or the gun. I think that they must be so frightened, but also rejoicing.... because they picture Jesus standing in between. Jesus taking the rope. Jesus taking the sword, the gun, the guillotine. Jesus taking the pain, and saving us from eternal death. While we may die on earth, we have that hope that Jesus has ALREADY conquered, and we have no need for fear.  HE ALREADY CONQUERED! Does this blow your mind? It ought to! Another thing. When Jesus was hurt, He didn't talk back. I know right? I sure as heck would have!!  But read Mark 15 or any of the Gospels really. See what it says. Do you see anywhere: "and Jesus said, how dare you!" .... nope. Didn't think so. It's because Jesus suffered for us, for YOU and ME, and didn't say a WORD against it. Was He weak, or was He too wimpy some ask. I say to you, He was neither. He was willing to hurt so that we didn't have to eternally. and didn't say a word. Talk about Love.   The point is, Jesus didn't talk back, so take a lesson from that! "Turn the other cheek", meaning if someone strikes you, say nothing and give them the other cheek, because you know that suffering on earth is nothing. You have a reward in Heaven. So anyways, the lesson, don't talk back. It isn't worth it. Let GOD defend you. 

On another sub-thought, when we put the Lord between us and those persecuting us, they have to go through GOD to get to us. HA! Good luck to em, because my God is all powerful (and a lot of other adjectives that could take up this whole blog page) and if I were them, I wouldn't want to mess with Him. I am God's daughter. He will protect me, maybe not from earthly pain but He has my soul, and NO ONE can touch that. I'm smiling even know thinking about that.....what an awesome thing. Wow, I'm so in awe. 

Last thing, just so there is no confusion. Using this verse, and doing what the line below it says (in yellow) may not alter the person(s) actions, but our confidence can rest in knowing that God lies between our antagonists and us on a spiritual level; and that is more effective than on an earthly level.  Take confidence in that!!  And when you have those persecutors come against you.....say this verse either out loud or to yourself, and take comfort. Because Jesus has already overcome. 



He promises us that we WILL have tribulation. We WILL suffer. We WILL have trial.

BUT HAVE NO FEAR!!!! He has OVERCOME!!!! Guys, we've already won.


God bless, and blog soon