Monday, March 28, 2011
So lucky!
Just some pictures of my incredible husband! He is the greatest thing that God has ever given me and I'm so thankful for him.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Presence is Expected
There is no better place to receive a blessing, than in the house of the Lord. For some reason, many Christians are rarely present in church, and then they wonder why God is not speaking to them. How can He work when everything else in life takes precedence over Him? Our presence is required for Him to work. He never leaves or goes anywhere, so it's OUR duty to strive to seek Him and stay in His will.
Tonight our praise team played the song "I Need You to Love Me" by barlow girl. As I sang, the lyrics reminded me again of how desperate we are for the love and mercy of the Lord. Despite all the ways I constantly hurt my God, he still WANTS ME! He never stops extending his love and forgiveness. How grateful I am that He continues to care for me, no matter what I may do to hinder my relationship with Him.
I am so grateful to serve a God that protects, loves, and encourages me. And I hope that He keeps me faithful and present in His will.
Tonight our praise team played the song "I Need You to Love Me" by barlow girl. As I sang, the lyrics reminded me again of how desperate we are for the love and mercy of the Lord. Despite all the ways I constantly hurt my God, he still WANTS ME! He never stops extending his love and forgiveness. How grateful I am that He continues to care for me, no matter what I may do to hinder my relationship with Him.
I am so grateful to serve a God that protects, loves, and encourages me. And I hope that He keeps me faithful and present in His will.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Music=life changing
"O my strength, I will sing praises to you, for you, O God, are my fortress, the God who shows me steadfast love." Psalm 59:17
One of my greatest joys in life is the wonderful gift of music. Singing has been a passion of mine since I was a little girl. I have always felt that God gave me a talent and I have striven to glorify Him, not myself, through my gift.
My husband and I recently put together a praise and worship team for our church. We are starting to introduce a more contemporary style of worship. There are times when God calls you to do something, and other Christians don't understand your purpose. I believe sometimes people get so caught up in their own opinions regarding things, that they miss the blessing. Although we are doing something we feel called to do, there are still those (and always will be) that don't agree.
I recently heard someone state "music does not change lives!" Are you kidding me? Music has changed countless hearts and lives, including my own. It brings encouragement, prepares a heart for the Lord, and inspires change. Of course, ultimately, God brings that change in a life, but who are we to state that music has no positive impact?
I pray on a daily basis that God would use me, and the talents he has given me, to change lives and bring people to Him. I believe that one way he will accomplish that, is through the tremendous gift of music.
"I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth." Psalm 34:1
One of my greatest joys in life is the wonderful gift of music. Singing has been a passion of mine since I was a little girl. I have always felt that God gave me a talent and I have striven to glorify Him, not myself, through my gift.
My husband and I recently put together a praise and worship team for our church. We are starting to introduce a more contemporary style of worship. There are times when God calls you to do something, and other Christians don't understand your purpose. I believe sometimes people get so caught up in their own opinions regarding things, that they miss the blessing. Although we are doing something we feel called to do, there are still those (and always will be) that don't agree.
I recently heard someone state "music does not change lives!" Are you kidding me? Music has changed countless hearts and lives, including my own. It brings encouragement, prepares a heart for the Lord, and inspires change. Of course, ultimately, God brings that change in a life, but who are we to state that music has no positive impact?
I pray on a daily basis that God would use me, and the talents he has given me, to change lives and bring people to Him. I believe that one way he will accomplish that, is through the tremendous gift of music.
"I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth." Psalm 34:1
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Starting Something New
The first post on a blog is always the most difficult. Where do I begin? I mainly created this site, because I constantly have SO much on my mind, and so many ideas and thoughts, that I hardly have enough time to express them. My husband, Tim, agreed that a blog might be good to help me express all the things going on in my head. haha
I spend a lot of my time constantly seeking God's will for my life. I know He has something planned for me, and I am almost consumed with figuring out what His will entails. I am so concerned that I will miss His calling, or fall out of His will. I desperately want to be used by Him, and wonder--What am I meant to do with this life He has given me?
One of the things I know God expects of me is to be a blessing to others. We truly are ALL his beloved. I believe that no matter who someone is, where they come from, or what their background is like, we MATTER to God. Every person is special, and I feel God wants me to do all I can to help others. One way I feel He wants me to help is through adoption. Growing up, I never pictured myself wanting to adopt. I thought the emotional aspect of it would be too difficult for me to overcome. But then I met my niece. She was adopted by my brother and sister-in-law from Uganda. The moment I saw her precious face and the love in my brother and sister-in-laws eyes, God stirred my heart. The more I researched about adoption, the deeper my burden became. I am newly married, and want to have children of my own, but I look forward to the day when we are able to adopt. Not because it's "nice to do", and not because celebrities do it, but because we are all the children of God. Every child deserves to know love from a family and learn of the love of the Lord.
I am not sure of many things in my life right now. Where will we live? What will I do? Will we become missionaries in a foreign field? or just missionaries to those around us? So many things have not been made clear yet, but I trust God to place all the pieces together in the most perfect way. I just have to keep listening for that still, small voice!
I spend a lot of my time constantly seeking God's will for my life. I know He has something planned for me, and I am almost consumed with figuring out what His will entails. I am so concerned that I will miss His calling, or fall out of His will. I desperately want to be used by Him, and wonder--What am I meant to do with this life He has given me?
One of the things I know God expects of me is to be a blessing to others. We truly are ALL his beloved. I believe that no matter who someone is, where they come from, or what their background is like, we MATTER to God. Every person is special, and I feel God wants me to do all I can to help others. One way I feel He wants me to help is through adoption. Growing up, I never pictured myself wanting to adopt. I thought the emotional aspect of it would be too difficult for me to overcome. But then I met my niece. She was adopted by my brother and sister-in-law from Uganda. The moment I saw her precious face and the love in my brother and sister-in-laws eyes, God stirred my heart. The more I researched about adoption, the deeper my burden became. I am newly married, and want to have children of my own, but I look forward to the day when we are able to adopt. Not because it's "nice to do", and not because celebrities do it, but because we are all the children of God. Every child deserves to know love from a family and learn of the love of the Lord.
I am not sure of many things in my life right now. Where will we live? What will I do? Will we become missionaries in a foreign field? or just missionaries to those around us? So many things have not been made clear yet, but I trust God to place all the pieces together in the most perfect way. I just have to keep listening for that still, small voice!
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