So I'm still rolling with Warrior Magnificent quotes.
"At this phase, if your dream is really worth giving birth to, all heck may break loose. You may ask why this would happen-- simply because it is the ONLY way any warrior can develop the strength, wisdom, and courage to handle the success. You see, the JOURNEY IS ABOUT WHO WE BECOME IN THE PROCESS OF REACHING OUR GOALS." (emphasis mine)
I hope I am not alone in KNOWING that this is true! If I think about every process I've ever had to go through-- there was always a seriously painful part, a "Ok God what do you want me to do with THIS" part, and then a midst of revelation.
(Disclaimer.. this is really hard to write because I am in the middle of this process right now..)
I feel like the sooner we can direct our eyes to Jesus and what He's up to-- the sooner the pain fades away. I've found that when you're working for God's purpose the pain becomes joy. If you don't believe me read Philippians. It's shorter than Job.
And I say "midst of revelation" because sometimes God will reveal just a smidge of why something happened, but our God is ginormous.We can't even imagine how much purpose is behind our actions.
One of my biggest dreams is to become debt free. Like completely. I know I'm not alone in this- I read too much Dave Ramsay to know there's a shift happening. Let me tell ya what's painful... writing down all the debt you owe and hanging it up in your room. But we created it by bad choices and choices that we didn't even know were bad... what do they call that...... oh yea ignorance.
I want to pass down a legacy of good stewardship to my kid(s)- because God calls me to. I want to give without question. I want to help families who are struggling to make ends meet.
I want to be a good steward of the time God gives me because it's one of the only thing I won't get back. A big part of that is being completely present to the moment. Another is being free from debt so that a job doesn't control mine or Brad's time. I want my life to represent relationships that were built and fueled by God. I want any leadership roles we are given to reflect God's grace and love.
I'm ok with the pain because He brings me great joy.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
pursuit of His promise
So after putting down Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson, I realized that reading not only encouraged me to be in the Bible more but also inspired how I prayed. I immediately reached for Warrior Magnicifent by Jamie Vrinios. She is a National Sales Director with Mary Kay- which is the highest sought after position in our company. I'm hesitant to say all that because the book in no way references the business- instead it directly attacks the warrior God has made you and me to be.
My book quickly became highlighted with so many little nuggets. I haven't really had time to go back and reflect on all that this book did for me. Until now.
Reading this right after selling our house- affirmed to me how much God was and is working in our lives.
"The greatest resistance will come when a breakthrough is about to occur; and you must be diligent in this pursuit, or you will fall short every single time."
I'm sure many of us have heard a version of this but when you experience this, it really fires you up about encouraging others to keep at it. When we were told that our buyers needed to step away-- it was bad timing.. 1 week before Christmas.. 2 weeks before we planned to close.. and a HUGE PODS sitting right in front of our house to haunt us. YEA. There was a split second of wondering if God even intended on us to move.
When you get rejected by something or someone- it is so easy to think maybe this isn't what God planned. This is why prayer is VITAL in your everyday living. If God has given you a vision- you MUST focus on what He has promised you. Feed your mind with His truths and surround yourself with believers who will come alongside you and pray with and for you.
If you need more affirmation of this please watch this sermon. I finished Warrior Magnificent on Sunday and received a link to this sermon on Monday. I love when I can hear God telling me something LOUD and clear!
There are still times in prayer when I struggle to discern His voice and that's when I dig in to my Bible. Never let doubts cloud you. That's part of the resistance that is sure to come your way. God gave us this great LIVING book to reference and take as a guide for life. Something that helps me to really understand what I'm reading is finding a message from a trusted pastor, who digs into the scripture. I admittedly learn better through visual/audible aids. Even when I read books I want to look up the person and "get to know them". I think it helps me understand the heart behind the message.
ANYWAY
That is just another way to be DILIGENT in your pursuit.
To go along with the sermon mentioned, read Joshua 6. Remember our perspective is what's in front of us-- pray for God's perspective. He paints a much bigger and more beautiful picture.
My book quickly became highlighted with so many little nuggets. I haven't really had time to go back and reflect on all that this book did for me. Until now.
Reading this right after selling our house- affirmed to me how much God was and is working in our lives.
"The greatest resistance will come when a breakthrough is about to occur; and you must be diligent in this pursuit, or you will fall short every single time."
I'm sure many of us have heard a version of this but when you experience this, it really fires you up about encouraging others to keep at it. When we were told that our buyers needed to step away-- it was bad timing.. 1 week before Christmas.. 2 weeks before we planned to close.. and a HUGE PODS sitting right in front of our house to haunt us. YEA. There was a split second of wondering if God even intended on us to move.
When you get rejected by something or someone- it is so easy to think maybe this isn't what God planned. This is why prayer is VITAL in your everyday living. If God has given you a vision- you MUST focus on what He has promised you. Feed your mind with His truths and surround yourself with believers who will come alongside you and pray with and for you.
If you need more affirmation of this please watch this sermon. I finished Warrior Magnificent on Sunday and received a link to this sermon on Monday. I love when I can hear God telling me something LOUD and clear!
There are still times in prayer when I struggle to discern His voice and that's when I dig in to my Bible. Never let doubts cloud you. That's part of the resistance that is sure to come your way. God gave us this great LIVING book to reference and take as a guide for life. Something that helps me to really understand what I'm reading is finding a message from a trusted pastor, who digs into the scripture. I admittedly learn better through visual/audible aids. Even when I read books I want to look up the person and "get to know them". I think it helps me understand the heart behind the message.
ANYWAY
That is just another way to be DILIGENT in your pursuit.
To go along with the sermon mentioned, read Joshua 6. Remember our perspective is what's in front of us-- pray for God's perspective. He paints a much bigger and more beautiful picture.
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