Searching...

"It is a rare soul indeed who has been sought after for WHO she is, not because of what she can do, or what others can gain from her, but simply for herself"~ John Eldredge and Brent Curtis

I first read these beautiful words last year while reading A Confident Heart by Renee Swope for a Bible study. I just re-read themlast week while re- doing this study. The first time through this statement didn't really catch my attention BUT this time it did the very first time I read it. It was so beautiful to me because I realize that's who I want to be, that's how I want to feel and that's how I want to be treated. In fact I believe that's what we all desire deep within. We all want to be loved and accepted for who we are. We desire to be wanted. So much so that we set out looking for someone or something to make us or help us fill this longing inside. We desperately search. Some try a career or certain college degree. Some turn to drugs or alcohol. Some turn to the opposite sex. Some turn to the label of being someone to somebody. We feel like if we can just get in that position we will feel all that we are looking to feel. We will feel complete, yea that's it....complete. And so we search.

But I have come to learn that NOTHING or NO ONE can ever make us feel this wholeness and completeness BUT God and Him alone. Not only have I learned this but I believe this with all of me. I believe this because no matter if I get all these things I will still want something more later. Why? Because all these things that we are desiring are temporary. If we could get that reality to sink in we would be much more receptive to God's plan for our life.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying its wrong to have desires; in fact God made us to desire and he said we can have them IF we delight in Him. See psalm 37:4. So that's what I'm doing. I'm allowing myself to fall in love with Jesus and all He has for me. I know that He loves me unconditionally. He won't stop loving me or turn away from me because of my past. He will be right here with me walking with me through each trial and each victory. He will deliver me from my enemies. He will hold me when I want and need to be held. He will just be there for me. And knowing all this makes it worth while loving Him. People will walk away. People will hurt you. People will disappoint you. But God can't and will not fail you. So I pray and hope that we all search for God to complete us. NO ONE or NO THING can compare to Him and His love.

I hope you ladies have a blessed work week. I will spend Monday celebrating my Birthday Lord's will :)
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Blessings,
~Liz~

Go ahead and stick it out!

Tough words huh? Yeah I know. But its what we need from time to time. In Lamentations chapter 3 we're told in verse 27 of the message "It's a good thing when you're young to stick it out through the hard times." Life is hard and unfair at times. We get the feeling of defeat and being overwhelmed sometimes. It's ok to feel that way sometimes but its not good to stay stuck there. We have to change our perspective. Look at the situation ,think and ask God ok what is the good that's coming out of this? If you can't see it right now just wait patiently and in the mean time stay in continual communication with our Father. In His time He will show you. Often times we mistake the material things for "the good". But the word teaches us all those temporary things shall (meaning will) pass away. We can have money in the bank but if we don't have Jesus we are lost. We have to put our hope and trust in God alone. He is the only one who can bring us through and stick with us each step of the way. I'm reminded of the words of a song that was rendered in church service today. When we don't know what to do in the tough days it is then we need to go to our secret place and pray. Do you have a secret place? If not I encourage you to make a point to find one and use it. God will come near and hold you and comfort you. How do I know? Because I have tried him for myself!
I hope you ladies have a great work week! Keep the scripture Lamentations 3:27 in your heart and mind this week.
Blessings :)

When God is for you

I love when I pray to God about something that may be heavy on my heart and I make a decision to leave it with Him, He gives me confirmation/ a sign that He is there for me. It allows me to have peace in the midst of that storm/decision. Recently I was battling with something that I wanted to finish. I did NOT want to start my year with the same old mess. I said Lord what can I do? How can I  handle this?  I talked to my pastor about it and he gave me some incite on how to handle it. One evening that week, monday to be exact, I read my devotional from my Jesus Calling book. It read "I am with you and for you. When you decide on a course of action that is in line with My will, nothing in heaven or on earth can stop you. You may encounter many obstacles as you move toward your goal, but don't be discouraged-never give up". The author also gives us a reference scripture of Romans 8:31! This scripture was EXACTLY what had been running through my mind during this time! All I could do as I RE-read the devotional and the scripture was whisper Thank You Jesus over and over. Why you ask? Because I knew in my heart and soul that was my Father speaking to me, his daughter telling me that I made a good decision and He is with me on it and will be with me through it. Have you ever experienced that? It feels so good and comforting to know that Emmaunel "God is with us". Just wanted to share with you ladies. Please feel free to comment/share some of your "ah ha" moments with us here. I'd love to hear from you :)
Blessings,
Liz