This week has been so absolutely amazing! I know that I am still being somewhat vague... but I promise I will fill everyone in as this all unfolds. God has a plan for each and every one of us Right? do you agree? Do you get that?
Well, this week my loving Father has very quickly been unfolding a plan for me. It has been a rollar coaster of emotions for us as we take each step of the process and wait to see if God will either - open yet another door, or will He close it and say "nope this is far enough for now".
It takes such steps of faith doesnt it? It's easy to walk ahead with something when there are road markers along the road saying " go this way - you are going the right way" BUT what if the directions are coming from behind? What if God wants you to trust Him and you are not knowing where each step will take you? That voice from behind saying "keep walking" and like Jesus said to Peter "Keep walking - keep your eyes on me!" (Okay so I admit that was my paraphrase)
Our loving God has a plan for each of us. And my prayer today is that everyone who reads this may know that no matter what is going on around you today - God knows, God understands and if you are HIS child - He is with you each and every step of the way.
That's all for now, I am off to take the next step of this journey and see what will come of it.
I will keep you "posted"!
Walk in Faith today
Jackie
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
WOW - WOW - WOW
Has God ever done so something SO remarkable in your life.. that you have to blink and ask someone to pinch you?
Yesterday I went to a job interview (well it was more like a info sharing mtg). Anyways, from the moment I stepped in - the love of Jesus flowed out of each person there. (If any of them are reading this - I want you to know that I prayed for you all this morning and asked God to especially Bless you all today!!!)
I went with my "own agenda" and walked out of there with a WOW! (a friend of mine once said to me "If you ever want to make God laugh - just tell Him YOUR plans!)
I cant really say more yet, as I am still praying thru some of the details.. but know this - Our Loving Father loves us all so very much. Every single detail he has worked out, and if we can just rest in him and know that He is in control - He will do abundantly more then we can imagine!
I suppose some of this is still in my head from reading "The Shack"- but let me tell you - that book was the best piece of fiction I have ever read. It was so full of truths and yet a story that kept you coming back for more (Yes the author takes some writer's freedom )- and yes he writes and describes "God" in a way that perhaps we havent thought of before - however as long as you read this with the intent of reading a STORY - and not a BIble study commmentary - you will do just fine!
My hats off to William Young on a job well done! I pray this book draws people back into the loving arms of a loving Father!
Well, I will write more later - have a good one!
Yesterday I went to a job interview (well it was more like a info sharing mtg). Anyways, from the moment I stepped in - the love of Jesus flowed out of each person there. (If any of them are reading this - I want you to know that I prayed for you all this morning and asked God to especially Bless you all today!!!)
I went with my "own agenda" and walked out of there with a WOW! (a friend of mine once said to me "If you ever want to make God laugh - just tell Him YOUR plans!)
I cant really say more yet, as I am still praying thru some of the details.. but know this - Our Loving Father loves us all so very much. Every single detail he has worked out, and if we can just rest in him and know that He is in control - He will do abundantly more then we can imagine!
I suppose some of this is still in my head from reading "The Shack"- but let me tell you - that book was the best piece of fiction I have ever read. It was so full of truths and yet a story that kept you coming back for more (Yes the author takes some writer's freedom )- and yes he writes and describes "God" in a way that perhaps we havent thought of before - however as long as you read this with the intent of reading a STORY - and not a BIble study commmentary - you will do just fine!
My hats off to William Young on a job well done! I pray this book draws people back into the loving arms of a loving Father!
Well, I will write more later - have a good one!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Living Like The Person I Am ...
I wonder what it would be like if I lived every moment of the day - by my TRUE identity?
That is - as the Daughter of THE KING - a Princess - Royalty - One who is TOTALLY loved and accepted?
How would this affect how we lived? how we acted? How does one parent who knows that she is totally and completely loved and accepted (not to mention totally acceptabe - which is something I am still learning!)
Does this mean that I would act perfect all the time? No of course not. But if I could always remember who I was - then it would become so natural to act like royalty, one who is loved and accepted ... it would be comfortable - natural just like breathing or putting one foot in front of the other.
How many times today did you double guess something you said or did? If we truly believed and understood our true identity in Christ... we would find a rest that was so great, it wouldnt matter what we said or did - we woudl put an end to beating ourselves up for every little thing that we do. We would stop trying and striving and learn to REST.
As you can probably tell, I am completely overwhelmed tonight by the love of God. I just finished reading the book "The Shack" by William Young. What a good good book! If you get a chance, give it a read and be sure to check out the website for more information - www@theshackbook.com
How many times during the day do you have to remind yourself of what your name is? or how old you are? or even what your phone number is?
My prayer is that knowing our true identity in Christ, would become SO natural - so familiar - that it becomes part of our everyday, moment by moment - part of life.
Well that's all for today
In Him
Jackie
That is - as the Daughter of THE KING - a Princess - Royalty - One who is TOTALLY loved and accepted?
How would this affect how we lived? how we acted? How does one parent who knows that she is totally and completely loved and accepted (not to mention totally acceptabe - which is something I am still learning!)
Does this mean that I would act perfect all the time? No of course not. But if I could always remember who I was - then it would become so natural to act like royalty, one who is loved and accepted ... it would be comfortable - natural just like breathing or putting one foot in front of the other.
How many times today did you double guess something you said or did? If we truly believed and understood our true identity in Christ... we would find a rest that was so great, it wouldnt matter what we said or did - we woudl put an end to beating ourselves up for every little thing that we do. We would stop trying and striving and learn to REST.
As you can probably tell, I am completely overwhelmed tonight by the love of God. I just finished reading the book "The Shack" by William Young. What a good good book! If you get a chance, give it a read and be sure to check out the website for more information - www@theshackbook.com
How many times during the day do you have to remind yourself of what your name is? or how old you are? or even what your phone number is?
My prayer is that knowing our true identity in Christ, would become SO natural - so familiar - that it becomes part of our everyday, moment by moment - part of life.
Well that's all for today
In Him
Jackie
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