Ahhh, summertime! What a great season. The kids and I had taken off camping for a few days the end of last week and joined some of our friends. The camp about 3 hours away and one that we had never visited before. I had no idea what to expect when I was packing up the vehicle with bikes, clothes and lots of food...but I knew that getting away for a little bit was a much needed thing. We had a really good time with our friends, and I really enjoyed the morning and evening services. I completely felt the presence of the Holy Spirit there...so comforting. The messages, although given to many, were ones that I felt were really directed toward my heart and my soul. I wish our stay could have been a bit longer, however work seems to get in the way of 'life', eh?! It's definitely a camp I would like to re-visit...when, that remains to be seen!
My daughter and I were out at our friend's trailer last Sunday evening for some swimming, barbecued burgers and a great night of fellowship with wonderful friends. There is just something about being out in the stillness of God's creation that is so soothing to me. It's good for the soul I tell ya! (Someday perhaps I'll be able to afford something like that for my family to enjoy on a regular basis.) I hope to enjoy as much of the summer as possible that way...in the Lord's beautiful splendor! I hope you all are able to enjoy as much of it as you can as well too!
Alright, so...there have been many posts I have expressed some of my 'challanges'. And many times I have commented on how difficult it has been to get through them (one in particular), especially when there appears to be little or no understanding of it all on my part. This is the time that I get to share with you a 'praise report'! "GOD IS STILL A GOD OF MIRACLES!!" This it totally true...I am a witness to it first hand (not that it's the first miracle I've been witness too...just that it's the most recent)! Excluding details, I'll just share that the power of bold and specific prayer - done with commitment - will bring about a change! As the old adage says, 'Be careful what you pray for, it just may happen' rings true. Perhaps not the way we are asking for, but it is for me in this particular case. It's been a long two years of praying in regards to this situation, especially when I was in the rut of digging my heels in and wanting to selfishly 'not pray anymore about it'...because I didn't see God doing anything about it! How easily we fall into that way of thinking... unfortunately. But God continued to give me His strength to push through my selfishness, and I was able to persevere...leading to my reward for being obedient!
All praise and glory be to our God and King! He is making all things new! Do you believe that? Do you see that happening in and around your own life? In your own city? Remember, prayer does change things! Don't hesitate to go to Elohim (Creator God) and continually dialogue with Him...then watch His miracles unfold, right before your eyes!
Blessings to you all! Until next time,
'K'
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
The Ultimate Detailer!
Two weeks since last post = too long! I know I tend to mention how time is flying by...but it really is! Since I blogged last, the end of school has come and the kids are now home for the summer. And now we're into the full swing of 'summer busy'. We are heading away for a short camping trip with some friends of ours that are going to be moving away that have been part of both our church family and our school family. It's kind of a bitter sweet thing really. But nevertheless, the kids are looking forward to it, as am I! It'll be nice to get away...if even for just a few days!
Anyhow, last weekend I was looking at the inside of my van and realizing how disgusting it had gotten. Now I am not the type of person who likes things 'unkept' - although it does happen, I don't like when it gets that way! So when I noticed my van had gotten that way I started to think back to how it could have happened. The answer came quickly...'everyday life'! So, naturally (as it appears to be a natural thing to me now), my mind went to blogging as I began to 'detail' my mess of a vehicle. As I'm vacuuming and cleaning out the garbage of wrappers and things my kids have so kindly left for me to find tucked away in all the little nooks'n'crannies, I saw the parallel. My messy van was equivalent to how messy my Christian walk can get - and how it happens so slowly over time that I don't see it getting that way! Isn't that the truth?!
As I made my way through the cleaning, I kind of chuckled when I entertained the thought of how big God's vacuum must be! And how many attachments He would have..I know, I know...but humor me here! One can take the vacuum and run it quickly over the 'seen' dirt, but in order to get the 'unseen' remnants you must use a crevasse tool. My point is, is that is simply isn't enough to just look at our lives for the 'dirt' other people can see, but that we need to be asking God to get into the hidden places that only He can see. After all - it's all about God and our right relationship with Him...isn't it?!
When I was all done laboring over my van, I stood back and marvelled at how nicely it looked! All was spotless. However, I knew that it would only be a matter of time when I would revisit the messy van again, and wonder how I couldn't see it getting to that state again.
I'm so thankful that God never gets tired or overwhelmed with the upkeep of my life, like I do with my van (or house for that matter!). I wouldn't even want to imagine the state my life would be in if it weren't for Christ. He is The Ultimate Detailer!
How about you...how are the insides of your 'vehicle' looking? Is God needing to get His vacuum out for your messy state? If so, allow Him! I know it's not easy to ask the Lord to show us our 'dirt', but isn't one of our goals as Christians to reflect Christ Jesus?! What are we waiting for...let's ask the Lord to 'detail' us! Those around us will see the impeccable job He does and will want the same. Giving all the glory to God!
Until next time,
'K'
Anyhow, last weekend I was looking at the inside of my van and realizing how disgusting it had gotten. Now I am not the type of person who likes things 'unkept' - although it does happen, I don't like when it gets that way! So when I noticed my van had gotten that way I started to think back to how it could have happened. The answer came quickly...'everyday life'! So, naturally (as it appears to be a natural thing to me now), my mind went to blogging as I began to 'detail' my mess of a vehicle. As I'm vacuuming and cleaning out the garbage of wrappers and things my kids have so kindly left for me to find tucked away in all the little nooks'n'crannies, I saw the parallel. My messy van was equivalent to how messy my Christian walk can get - and how it happens so slowly over time that I don't see it getting that way! Isn't that the truth?!
As I made my way through the cleaning, I kind of chuckled when I entertained the thought of how big God's vacuum must be! And how many attachments He would have..I know, I know...but humor me here! One can take the vacuum and run it quickly over the 'seen' dirt, but in order to get the 'unseen' remnants you must use a crevasse tool. My point is, is that is simply isn't enough to just look at our lives for the 'dirt' other people can see, but that we need to be asking God to get into the hidden places that only He can see. After all - it's all about God and our right relationship with Him...isn't it?!
When I was all done laboring over my van, I stood back and marvelled at how nicely it looked! All was spotless. However, I knew that it would only be a matter of time when I would revisit the messy van again, and wonder how I couldn't see it getting to that state again.
I'm so thankful that God never gets tired or overwhelmed with the upkeep of my life, like I do with my van (or house for that matter!). I wouldn't even want to imagine the state my life would be in if it weren't for Christ. He is The Ultimate Detailer!
How about you...how are the insides of your 'vehicle' looking? Is God needing to get His vacuum out for your messy state? If so, allow Him! I know it's not easy to ask the Lord to show us our 'dirt', but isn't one of our goals as Christians to reflect Christ Jesus?! What are we waiting for...let's ask the Lord to 'detail' us! Those around us will see the impeccable job He does and will want the same. Giving all the glory to God!
Until next time,
'K'
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