Day 144 Lead me to the cross...

Why did Jesus choose to go through with the death that was before him? It was obedience unto what his father asked of him. This was the most excruciating pain that anyone can feel, first because he became sin for us that we might not have to pay the price for our rebellion. In Romans there are countless scriptures about what sin does to us, for example look at Romans 6:6. Our old man(what sins we used to take part in, or our past sins) it was dead at the cross, died, ceases to exist anymore, because God doesn't want us to be a slave to that sin, it leads only to one door and that is death, he chose freedom for us by taking it on himself, he became a living sacrifice on the altar. In the old testament there had to be an animal sacrifice in order for their sins to be taken away. This was because Adam and Eve disobeyed Him therefore they had to make animal sacrifices from then on so they wouldn't have to pay for their sins. We can't pay for our sins, because God already paid a very high price for us to walk in freedom from our disobedience. Well, your are thinking I'm not a bad person, I really haven't committed any big sins. Ok, look again at your heart, have you every wanted something that someone has? You have coveted and that is sin. In Galatians 5:21 it says those who envy, murder, are drunk all the time, will not be allowed to inherit the kingdom of God or get into Heaven! That is pretty strong statement. The awesome thing about God is he asks us to walk away from our sin, repent, be genuinely sorry and ask for forgiveness. Only Jesus can forgive you of your sin, you can't talk your way out of it on the phone with a friend, you cannot keep making excuses because you know that will not help you get anywhere. Excuses are like butts, everyone has one(a quote from my husband:). Think about that. The Holy Spirit is a gentlemen, he will convict you but not condemn you for what you have done. So quit beating yourself up and putting yourself down for what you have done, repent, ask God for forgiveness, and commit to not return to that sin again, and keep on a walkin! He loves to forgive you, that is the whole purpose of the cross, forgiveness and freedom from the darkness! Enjoy the freedom he has on a platter for you:)

Day 74: Rejoice

Lord you rejoice over me with singing, while I am going throughout my day, while I am sleeping, when I am praying inside, when I am talking to people, when I am at school, while I am just sitting. You are truely my heart's desire, there is nothing that could every even put a dent to wedge a space between us, not death or life or the little things inbetween. It's you that I love. Your singing, your songs of freedom that come up inside of me. Continue Lord to strengthen me by your spirit, speaking words of wisdom through your word and your promises. In Jesus name, amen.

Day 61: It's a new season

Well, in so many ways. First of all I have had a terrible head cold think for the last week, whoo for me. I enjoy being able to sleep as soon as my head hits the pillow. Yes, that part is nice, plenty of rest. Just started my Zpack a couple of days ago, hopefully that will impact my sniffles and such. When I started this blog.....there was joy in my heart. I really find pleasure in a simple reading of a prayer that comes from someone's heart. It takes time to develop a relationship with God, when I journal I can see the growth inside my spiritual man. Wow, that is so much fun. Just like a plant that is beginning it's journey. Watered little by little to grow into something that is sturdy, beautiful, and alive. When I look back in my journals that I wrote in, it's so funny to see the small things that I used to worry about, things that I thought were not going to happen or dreams that I had that I didn't know now would be something I had completed already. Today I spoke at my grandmother's monthly women's Christian meeting. God used me and I was able to speak from my heart about the mission's trips that he led me on. I have been to Russia 3 times, each a revolutionary time in my life. So I enjoyed being used by God today, the Holy Spirit showed up, and I wasn't nervous at all. That is a first! I usually get sweaty hands and shaky legs, nope not today it was wonderful. I didn't use my carefully typed and well organized notes at all....just spoke according to the urging of God. He told me specific things to pray and stories to tell that blessed me so much to talk about. That was so great! Beckoning a group of women that have been Christians for a while, to spend time with God, listening to Him and letting Him lead. That is the cry of my heart, for those who know God to know him more and more, until we meet Him again!

Lord, thank you for using me to speak to those lovely women today. It was amazing to be able to talk about my trips again, it's been a while. I will keep listening to you, day after day. Leading me, guiding me to those doors that you opened way before I even thought about walking through. Oh God, I will follow you!!! Love you so much. In Jesus name, amen.