I struggle a lot. Some times it has to do with my words, maybe giving thoughtful prayer, or in relationships. I am sure that I am not that different from anyone else but these struggles still are part of my life and like so many, I want to address them and not let them continue.
One area where I struggle is in stepping out in my faith. It isn't so much that I am conflicted but that I am confused. Should I volunteer for a mission at church or is that my calling? Should I focus on a certain job or is God waiting to bless me with something greater that fulfills my dreams and gives me the destiny He has in store for me? Should I start that book He has put in my heart to share My Everyday Faith with others? Now, as I start to write some of this out, it seems like I never get anything done for the apparent conflicts in my life! Still, I believe that we all struggle with big and small acts of faith every day.
Just like I did with prayer, today, I vow to focus on getting in agreement with God and stepping out in my faith. Some of these things are things that God clearly wants me to do and for whatever reason, I am not ready or comfortable committing. Still others are not so obvious and I need to learn to let God lead me and trust Him to make the way where, in my simple vision, I can't see a way.
Are you stepping out in your faith? Are you trusting God to lead you down the right path? How about we all take just one step today that is a bit outside of our comfort zone but clearly on the path God has for our lives. I believe if we do that, God will bless us in ways we have never imagined!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
My Everyday Words of Faith
How many times a day do you say things like this:
Even if it is once a day, that is one time too many! God loves you and created you for great things. But we have to do our part too. You see, God has given us great power with our words. If you say negative things, things that are not in agreement with God's words, then the fullness of His goodness will never get to you. Sure you may have a good life but just think of all the goodness and grace you are leaving out of your life by not agreeing with His words!
You can do all things through Christ and when your words align with that mentality, there really is no limit to what God will do for you.
So, think positive thoughts, align your words with God's words, and step out and believe that what you are saying (and ultimately what God is saying) will come true.
- I can't...
- I'm not...
- I don't believe...
Even if it is once a day, that is one time too many! God loves you and created you for great things. But we have to do our part too. You see, God has given us great power with our words. If you say negative things, things that are not in agreement with God's words, then the fullness of His goodness will never get to you. Sure you may have a good life but just think of all the goodness and grace you are leaving out of your life by not agreeing with His words!
You can do all things through Christ and when your words align with that mentality, there really is no limit to what God will do for you.
So, think positive thoughts, align your words with God's words, and step out and believe that what you are saying (and ultimately what God is saying) will come true.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
My Everyday Prayer
I posted a while back that I needed to do a better job of praying. I personally struggle with it and find that I lose my focus very quickly when I try to send up a silent prayer. As it would happen (and not by chance, I think), I have listened to messages recently that touched on keeping your focus and part of the messages had to do with keeping your focus when you pray. So, who knew that there were others out there like me?
Now, I am not professing to be an expert in all things prayer related but I have found myself being more focused on my prayers. I pray for the right words to say on an interview. I pray to have God guide my steps for the day. I pray for a safe trip to have the car serviced. I also pray to thank God for my blessings, both received and yet to be received. Now, don't get me wrong, I still struggle with focus but I have started by keeping my prayers short and to the point. I really don't think God minds that I talk to him several times a day verses one whopping big prayer in the morning and another at night. I also find that I am turning more of my life over to God with each prayer. You know, things like give the right words to say, guide my steps, present me with the right opportunities. These are prayers asking for God to reveal his plan and less about me trying to force my plan and justify it with prayer.
Certainly, I have a long way to go and I look at my daily walk with God as a journey, not something to check off my to do list. Still, it is a nice feeling to see that when I do turn more over to God that more things tend to happen. Prayer is helping me do that and for that eye opening revelation, I am truly thankful.
Open up to God in little prayers every day and throughout the day and see how you begin to grow in His goodness and grace. I am eternally thankful for all He has done for me and I am constantly surprised how He continues to prosper and bless me each and every day. Who wouldn't want to talk to God when you see these things happening? Well, time to pray again!
Now, I am not professing to be an expert in all things prayer related but I have found myself being more focused on my prayers. I pray for the right words to say on an interview. I pray to have God guide my steps for the day. I pray for a safe trip to have the car serviced. I also pray to thank God for my blessings, both received and yet to be received. Now, don't get me wrong, I still struggle with focus but I have started by keeping my prayers short and to the point. I really don't think God minds that I talk to him several times a day verses one whopping big prayer in the morning and another at night. I also find that I am turning more of my life over to God with each prayer. You know, things like give the right words to say, guide my steps, present me with the right opportunities. These are prayers asking for God to reveal his plan and less about me trying to force my plan and justify it with prayer.
Certainly, I have a long way to go and I look at my daily walk with God as a journey, not something to check off my to do list. Still, it is a nice feeling to see that when I do turn more over to God that more things tend to happen. Prayer is helping me do that and for that eye opening revelation, I am truly thankful.
Open up to God in little prayers every day and throughout the day and see how you begin to grow in His goodness and grace. I am eternally thankful for all He has done for me and I am constantly surprised how He continues to prosper and bless me each and every day. Who wouldn't want to talk to God when you see these things happening? Well, time to pray again!
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