Continuous Journey

Oct11

As you began to step out, the path was difficult. Unsure of where it was leading or if you were making a difference. When you take time to reflect on where you used to be to where you are now; can you see the changes that have occurred since you began your journey with Christ?

Some changes are subtle. Some much larger. When you first started your journey, how did you act? Were you rebellious? A partier? A worry wart? Obnoxious? Self indulgent? Chasing money and status? Living promiscuously?

Living the world’s way always looked like fun. People wanted to hang out with you because you were the life of the party. Friends gathered to drink the night away. But what happened when you became a follower of Christ? Did everything change? Did people drop out of your life because they didn’t understand? Did people look at you differently?

As you continue your journey, don’t fret what you might have lost. Don’t worry about how people judge you from your past. You are a new creation in Christ; worthy of His righteousness, glory, and honor. (2 Cor. 5:17) Individuals that belong in your life will remain while others need to be let go. What we need to realize is that unless they have an encounter with Christ themselves, they will not understand what you have experienced. They will not understand how you can be peaceful, content, and forgiving; while they still struggle with past issues.

There are so many wonderful things to learn along the way. It is a continuous journey that changes you from deep within until it starts to overflow into other people’s lives. Embrace the changes. Be empowered to be different. For those who knew you back then, may eventually notice the difference. And, who knows…they may come to Christ after seeing the tremendous things God does in your life.

I pray that the Holy Spirit continuously changes you; becoming deeply rooted in Christ. There is nothing better than His love that exudes from the pores of your body. Being changed by His mighty hands is more powerful than anything the “world” holds.

So embrace your truth and your incredible purpose; for God has an amazing journey made specifically for you. Be bold, brave, and beautiful for your life’s journey with Christ will be the greatest encounter of love you could ever imagine. Your past doesn’t define you, God does!

Healing Power

Oct4

Wounds come from a lot of different places. It could be something from your past. A bad report from the doctor. Something that someone said about you. Maybe you felt rejected by parents or friends. Whatever your wound or wounds might be, you don’t have to live with them any longer.

There are countless stories in the Bible that showed God’s mercy and healing. Every where Jesus went, healing followed. The good news is that God is the same yesterday, today, and the future. So whatever He did then, He will do now.

Matthew 9:35 “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.”

God wants us free from all pain, suffering, and sorrow. He wants you happy and whole. He wants the absolute best for His children. He wants you prospering in your body, soul, mind, and emotions.

Every wound that ails you have to flee when Jesus is on board. His healing power lives within you through the Holy Spirit. When you feel rejected, guilty, or an ache in your body; say to yourself, “By His stripes I am healed” (Isaiah 53:4-5) and feel the rush of love overtake you. You may not be able to feel your healing immediately, but, don’t get discouraged. Keep standing on His promises because healing has no choice but to come.

So, the next time an old wound attacks you…know that Jesus is in the house and it has no choice but to flee. Be healed, whole, and restored for we serve an AWESOME GOD!

Lost But Not Forgotten

Sep27

In a society that looks at material possessions as a way to judge people, those that have lost during these difficult times, feel alone and defeated. Their self worth has plummeted to all time lows. When people have lost jobs, homes, cars, and their material possessions; they feel like they have lost their status in the world. Placing them on a tremendous whirlwind spiral down.

I thank God that He sees us differently. While everyone judges by status or titles, we believers have hope. As soon as you accepted Christ into your life, you became a CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH GOD! He doesn’t look at what you have or have not. He doesn’t care what you look like or wear. it doesn’t matter if you are unemployed or not. What matters the most to Him is that you are willing to trust Him enough to know that you haven’t lost anything.

See, God knows what you need. He knows what will make you happy. He knows what is in your heart. He knows how you feel. He knows that you worry about the bills. He knows you need money. He knows you need a roof over your head. He knows everything there is to know about you.

All the things you feel you have lost, are not lost. God knew that all this would happen to you AND He has something better in store for your future. God does not forget what you have gone through. He cares for you desperately and wants to provide for you in the most amazing ways. Let’s see what God has to say about it…

Joel Chapter 2

²⁵ And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.

²⁶ And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

So, what are you waiting for? He knows every hair on your head, so what makes you think He can’t restore anything and everything that was taken from you? God is all powerful and all knowing. There is absolutely nothing to hard for Him to handle. Believe and trust in Him, and Him alone. HE WILL RESTORE all that was lost and you will never be put to shame. You are crowned with His glory and no matter what the world thinks about you…YOU ARE ROYALTY!