I am on the way to Santa Cruz and thought I would write my first entry...I'm not exactly sure how I am going to keep this blog, I guess I'll just let the Spirit lead me. I feel led to share where my heart and mind are at the moment. When I woke up this morning I can't say that I was exactly joyfull about my trip, probably a combination of nerves, lack of sleep, and a momentary forgetfullness of God's promises for my life. So my morning was spent praying for the mind of Christ. I ran into a woman at the airport who noticed my Bible and began talking to me about the Jesus's love in her life, what a gift to hear my God working in the life of this woman. We got to pray for her travels and business in San Jose. Then I met some others that were going on the project with me (: When I got to the plane I finally got to my much needed quiet time. I turned to my devotional and this is what I read...
The peace that I give you transcends your intellect (AMEN!!!). When most of your mental energy goes into efforts to figure things out, you are unable to receive this glorious gift. I look into your mind and see thoughts spinning round and round: going nowhere, accomplishing nothing. All the while, My peace hovers over you, searching a place to land.
Be still in My Presence, inviting Me to ccontrol your thoughts. Let My Light soak into your mind and heart, until you are aglow with My very Being. This is the most effective way to receive My Peace.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
Job 22:21
Agree with God, and be at peace; thereby good will come to you.
That's been my prayer, and I thank God for once again revealing this truth to me. Yes, my intellect tells me to be afraid, and yes to the world tells me I am being brave. But I can't say that is what it is. When ever I choose to listen, God constantly is reminding of His great love for me, he is guiding me and is bigger than my heart. (1 John 3:19-20 By this we shall know that we are in the truth and reassure our heart before him; for whenever our hearts condemn us, God is bigger than our heart, and he knows everything. ) God's perfect love casts out all fear, and because of that I walk in peace...I don't have to know why I am going to California this Summer. I don't have to make a tally of the souls I save, or KNOW anything. All I have to do is let the Spirit dwell in me, know my identity in Christ, and let the overflow of this amazing love pass onto those who seek God's face. (Psalms 27:8 You have said "Seek my face." My heart says to you, "Your face, Lord, do I seek.") I am obedient not out of fear, but obediant because of the promises in the God's word. Promises that are made out of immense love. This summer I pray to let go of my long dwelt on intellect, seeking the truth in the Word, and dancing in the whirlwinds of Christ's love. God's peace is radiating through my being, I know my Abba is with me, Jesus is holding my hand. And my identity is one of royalty, I am born into the family of the King of Kings.
sweet, have fun on your trip.
ReplyDeleteIn response to "I don't have to make a tally of the souls I save". I think all believers at some point get caught up in wanting to be the person who is with someone when they are saved, feeling that we have something to boast about, like you saved them. This is something we should let go of. Just being happy to plant seeds continuously by being a believer and how the spirit leads you to live more and more like Christ for the rest of your earthly presence. Because God is the one who saves, He knows who and when and where. He is the one who calls us to Him. Because without Him we would not want Him.