Though everything around you will accuse you that you’re being lazy and unproductive, it’s ok to take time to be with me and rest in me. In the time you spend resting and looking to me, conversing with me, you’re doing a much greater work and giving your energy to what truly matters.
Productivity in the world’s definition is getting a lot done. Productivity defined in my Word is time spent with me. You can do a lot on the outside but actually not getting anything done at all.
Quieting yourself and letting me hold your burdens, pains and problems, you will be able to focus on what truly matters and gain true wisdom from Me.
Let us face this day together. Let me be there for you and tackle this day with you.
The world tells you endless things you need, making you feel poor no matter how your financial circumstances changes.
The truth is I am all that you need. Yes, the world tells you that you’re foolish for following my footsteps, for not valuing its treasures but my eternal Word says you’re storing up true treasures in heaven that you will enjoy for all of eternity. Treasures that will not erode away. Treasures that will withstand the test of my fire and time.
The words and opinions of man are here today and gone tomorrow, they are but a vapor. Their words change and sway with the shifting sand, but my Words are eternal. The material things you possess does not give you true lasting pleasure, it is my presence that brings fullness of joy and peace that surpasses understanding. I have blessed you with wealth and materials to be a tool in your life not an idol you look to for joy, peace, identity and love.
Invite me into the pain of your needs and lack by thanking me for what I have blessed you with. Let me show you how rich you already are.
Matthew 7:26, James 4:14, 1 Peter 1:7, 18
When Dustin shared with me his parent’s love story, I was deeply touched. I’ve been trying to get a hold of the article Dustin’s mom, Barbara, wrote for a contest in the Ladies’ Home Journal. As a result of winning the essay contest, her and Dave, Dustin’s parents won a trip to London to meet Margaret Thatcher in addition to many other wonderful prizes. Below is the story. Read it and you’ll see. God writes the best love stories.
I couldn’t help but tear up as I finished the article. This is the Bridegroom heart of God for us. He is not easily angered, but so patient in loving and washing us with His love and Word. So faithful in convincing us of the truth, we are His beloved.
p.s. I’m going to Chicago for a week, then to Minnesota for another support raising trip so I’ll be M.I.A for the next two weeks. I’ll try to post when I can…maybe just some instagram photos. Blessings to you all and pray for our trip if you feel led!
Where are you looking? Inside yourself? Into your past failures and recounting them again and again?
I have called you to put your hand to the plow and not look back. There are only a few things I highlight each season, a few words I speak to you. Hold fast to these words that weave a ladder that takes you up higher to me. My words are light, life and your daily bread. Treasure these things that are alive, that lead you to life, provide the sustenance you need for this day and greater light for the path you’re traveling.
Let go of the past. Let go of the past failures. These baggages that hold you back and weight you down from the height which I’ve called you to. Remember what I say, write down, read, sing what I say. Hold fast to what I say. Put your hand to the plow and don’t look back, look up into my loving eyes that are always with you.
Every year, on Mother’s day weekend, Mike Bickle preaches his message titled, “The Incredible Worth of a Woman.”
It wasn’t until the end of the message when the Lord touched me with the revelation of His Bridegroom heart. Mike gave an invitation to husbands and men that are engaged to come to the front to commit to honoring and cherishing their wives.
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