As I was doing my dishes I just had this really strong urge to blog about this so that those who view it might pray tomorrow...
Over this last week God has really been pressing on my heart the idea of thinking missionally where you are at right now and to not put it off. Then last night I went to the Way (after not going for about 4 months) with Emily and Kara. The discussion was about not forgetting God's heart for the world, he calls us to the widows and the orphans. What really convicted me was the fact that I haven't even had the heart or guts to reach out to my own family! This breaks my heart and I just know it breaks God's heart. Yesterday I felt this call like I've never felt before to take action. So tomorrow I'm starting to do something about it. I'm going to invite my grandma out for coffee and just talk to her about her relationship with God. I know that she used to go to church a long time ago, when my mom was little, but I've never talked to her about it. I feel like in the past she has been hurt by the church and by religious people, so I hope that by just opening up to her in honesty and love that she will see the true heart of Jesus.
If you are reading this please pray! Please pray that I would have boldness, that she would have an open heart, that Jesus reveals himself to her, and that he would welcome another beloved daughter into his arms. Amen.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Grace on earth and from above
It's hard to believe that my recital is already DONE! On the one hand it is so nice to have it done because now I have a lot more "free" time, but on the other hand I now have senioritis like none other. I am feeling a definite lack of motivation to do all types of homework. I have never had to do this before but I have had to ask for two extensions over these past two weeks, because of the recital. It is amazing how much grace teachers are willing to give; I know that is something that I am definitely thankful for now!
I was asked by the band chaplains to give a devotional a couple weeks ago and finally had the opportunity to really take some time to prepare. This last Thursday I got up in front of the band and let the words that I felt like God had for both me and the band to flow out. There was a particular song that I've heard playing on Air1 that has been on my heart. By Your Side by Tenth Avenue North is the name of the song. What struck me about it was the fact that unlike many other Christian songs that are focused "outwardly" and "upwardly", this song was focused "downwardly", from God to us. How often do we truly take the time to just let God soak us with his love? Personally, I know that I struggle with this. It was only when I had the time to truly wait that I heard the words of God speak to me through this song (I was actually waiting for a group of people that were carpooling with me to take the Praxis II Music test at 6am in the morning). So.. if you have $.99, I would recommend that you download the song off of iTunes and listen to it. Despite the fact that I still have homework to do I'm perfecting my art of procrastination and blogging, but remember that no matter how busy you get God is right by your side. Have a lovely evening.
I was asked by the band chaplains to give a devotional a couple weeks ago and finally had the opportunity to really take some time to prepare. This last Thursday I got up in front of the band and let the words that I felt like God had for both me and the band to flow out. There was a particular song that I've heard playing on Air1 that has been on my heart. By Your Side by Tenth Avenue North is the name of the song. What struck me about it was the fact that unlike many other Christian songs that are focused "outwardly" and "upwardly", this song was focused "downwardly", from God to us. How often do we truly take the time to just let God soak us with his love? Personally, I know that I struggle with this. It was only when I had the time to truly wait that I heard the words of God speak to me through this song (I was actually waiting for a group of people that were carpooling with me to take the Praxis II Music test at 6am in the morning). So.. if you have $.99, I would recommend that you download the song off of iTunes and listen to it. Despite the fact that I still have homework to do I'm perfecting my art of procrastination and blogging, but remember that no matter how busy you get God is right by your side. Have a lovely evening.
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