I wasn’t planning on writing a blog this week. I didn’t think I had much to write about; but, after praying for the right words, God showed me the key points that were worth mentioning. We also had an unexpected trip to the hospital that I had to write about.
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I’m sure many of you have heard the saying, “Stop and smell the roses"; but, have you ever considered the meaning behind this idiom? According to The Free Dictionary, the meaning behind this saying is, “To become calm and reflect upon the finer or more enjoyable aspects of life, especially when one has become overworked or overly stressed.” This definition could not be more relevant to the week I’ve had.
Do you like to work? Would you consider yourself a hard worker? I’d like to say I’m a hard worker, but there are days I get lazy and procrastinate.
Proverbs 10:4, “Poor is he who works with a lazy hand, But the hand of the hard worker makes rich.” Life isn’t about making loads of money, you can be rich in a lot of different ways; however, this scripture really spoke to me, this week, because I really do want to prosper in life. When I say that I want to prosper, I don't mean having a lot of money in the bank, though that would be nice. ;) Instead, I want to prosper in the sense that I'm fulfilling God's calling on my life and giving all the glory to Him. In order for me to actually achieve this goal, I need to learn more and work hard. There is so much I want to write about the last two weeks, but I have no idea where to begin! It’s as if I have writer’s block and I can’t seem to get the words I want out. YHVH, tell me the words to write!
The entire trip to the UK was amazing! We saw so many people delivered from false spirits, people coming back to God, and met some wonderful people! I loved every second of the trip and have come home feeling very blessed. YHVH answered more than one of my prayers on this trip and I am still in awe at how well I got on with people I usually butt heads with! Has something ever challenged or convicted you? Maybe the challenge or conviction came from what was written in a book, what someone told you, or even what God, Elohim, revealed to you. It’s not always a fun feeling, is it? Sometimes we’re happy in our little worlds but then a revelation comes and shakes everything up!
This week, I was challenged in many areas of my life. I'm currently trying to read a book called, "Hello David I'm God,” however it’s taking me longer than expected. With each chapter, sometimes each page, I'm convicted by the way I’m living my life and challenged with what was written. One of the lessons I’ve learned through reading this book was that in order to fulfill my vision from YHVH, I first need to learn how to be a servant, which is definitely easier said than done. Have you ever thought about how much we learn in a day? Life is a constant boot camp, just without the hundreds of push-ups. Every day we learn more and get a deeper understanding of the world we live in. When we're born, the world looks like a magical place where nothing bad can happen, until we grow up and have our eyes opened to the truth we and are immersed in the battle, which is life.
There are many things going on in the world today; such as war, poverty, crime, and government corruption. No matter where we turn there is evil in this world; however, we have the choice to either see all the bad or to see the light that is shining throughout all the pain, turmoil, and destruction. All over the world, there are missionaries who are doing all they can to reveal God in every situation. Not all Christians are called to be missionaries, but we are called to spread the Good News throughout the world. No matter how bad things are, God is always there waiting for us to grab His hand and allow Him to guide us. Have you ever had trouble keeping up with the week? Did it feel like the week raced passed you, leaving you at the Start line? Well, I was definitely left in the dust this week, but that’s probably due to my jet lag.
This last week started full steam ahead. I only had two days to pack and get everything done. Thankfully, I was able to accomplish everything and borrow Leona’s car when I needed to buy another suitcase. Packing took me longer than usually since I had double what I originally arrived in the States with. Being in the same place for almost three months really gives you time to buy more than you need. Amazingly, both of my cases were at the perfect weight and all my books were able to fit in my hand luggage! Before leaving the States, I was stunned to learn that I had won another book giveaway! I don’t know why or how I keep winning, but it always occurs at quite an inconvenient time. I’m happy that I was able to get at least three of the twenty-one books, but feel bad that I’ve had to leave Jacque’s parents to deal with all the others. How has everyone’s year been? Were you able to accomplish your ‘New Year’s Resolutions’? I personally do not do resolutions, but I did have a keyword that I was to work on throughout the year.
The key word God gave me at the beginning of this year was, focus. Throughout the year, I was to think of that word and apply it to my life. My goal was to draw closer to the Father and focus on Him. I wanted this year to be about strengthening my relationship with God and discover who I am. Though it was hard at times, I do believe I was able to accomplish an awful lot in a year. Have you ever visited Canada? Maybe you live there, which would be VERY brave of you. However, if you’ve never been I do not suggest you go in the winter. I knew Canada was going to be cold, but I wasn’t prepared for just how cold it really was!
From the moment I landed in Toronto, the temperature was in the minuses! I love the snow, but it was far too cold to play in it. Thankfully, I was quite prepared for the weather and had all the right clothes and boots! My dad, however, needed to go shopping so he wouldn't get hypothermia. Do you find the process of waiting difficult? Are you one of those people who want to know everything immediately, instead of waiting to learn it all at the right time? I can be a rather patient person, but it really depends on the subject.
This week, I began learning what it means to wait on YHVH and listen to what He's saying to me. Though I didn’t have to wait as long as some people do, the answer to my question didn’t come until I’d completely surrendered it all over to YHVH. How often do you ask YHVH about what you should do? Do you give everything over to Him when you ask or hold onto some of it so you can strategize while you wait? |
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