I'm Ready For The New

Lately, I have noticed a difference or a shift in my prayers.  I still pray for the things that I should.  For my family, my church and spiritual leadership.  I still pray for my community, region, state and nation.  All the things that we should pray has not changed in my prayer life.  But what has changed is a deep longing inside of me for the things of God that I haven't experienced yet.  You see, because  of the fact that I have been a christian and "Gone to Church" for a long time, there are a lot of things that "I can do" per say.

But what has been stirring inside of me is that fact that there is more in Christ and that for me, I know that I have not yet experienced.  There is something else to do for the Lord.  And even though I have "done" many other things in the church, FOR THE LORD, I know there is still more.

My spirit longs for more of His presence, more of His love, more of His purpose. 

Mark 2:22 NLT says: " No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. Otherwise, the new piece will pull away from the old, making the tear worse. ²² And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins.”

You see the shape that the red holder is in?  Notice that the blue one is new and fresh.  This is exactly how seasons are in our lives are.  It doesn't matter what we have done for God in the past.  Its good to remember, but you can not live on yesterday's meal.  We need to be hungry and searching out God for more, for what He has for us in this next season.  I do not know where you are in your walk with the Father, but I can tell you that it is time for something more!  And since it is 9/4/13 I can say  " L'Shanah Tovah"  which is a greeting for the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah). Not only is it a new calendar year for the Jewish people, but it is a new season for the Body of Christ.  No matter where you are!!

So I challenge you to go to God in prayer and ask Him to show you and direct you to what He has for you in this season.  I promise you one thing; if you ask Him, believing for an answer, you will hear Him. Step out, and don't be affraid.  New territory in the Kingdom of God is always a good thing; and in our family's experience, its never been a dull ride !!!

Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank You and bless You for Your goodness to all of us, Your people.  I thank You that Your plan for us all has devine purpose and great joy.  For You, oh Lord, are our source.  Show each one who reads this entry, what you have for them in this season.   Send them who and what they need.  And You be glorified in us all.  For it is all for Your Kingdom's cause, and we worship You in the Mighty Name of Jesus - Amen.

Do We See The Warning Signs

           

Have you ever been at the beach or at least in the vicinity of, when it looked like this picture?  How about driving down the highway and you come upon the area where all of the sudden it is completely black and its obvious that you are entering into rain that  is about to be dangerous and you are wandering if you should pull over or keep going?  I am referring to that feeling of "oh my goodness, what should I do?"


If you have ever been in the water with rip currents, you will know that there is more than one warning sign that a possible mirage of rip currents are inevitable. One, is the wind blowing. It just feels different.  Its not peaceful at all.  I have sat on the beach, when the wind blows and you take a deep breath in and out, and in that moment you just know that Life will not be more peaceful than this.  Then other times the wind is blowing and it like you can just feel that its telling you that something is in an up roar. It's stirring or churning. You're not sure what, but you can feel it in the air.

I have stood on the edge of the water when it was calm, and just enjoyed my feet getting wet during a walk along the shore. But I have also stood on the edge of the water and could feel the sand leave out from under my feet quickly when the drawing of the tide would beckon it.  I didn't need a danger sign to tell me that the current was beginning to pick up, and it was time to get back on the beach. I didn't just sense it, the ocean physically showed me that I needed to get back on the beach!  But what if I had to be not paying attention.

 There are many situations in our lives, good and bad, that we should be seeing the signs of something changing.  The Bible tells us that  those that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. Isaiah 40:29.  We can go on in the difficult times, He will sustain us!  It says that we are to be sober and vigilant so that we know what is happening around us. 1Peter 5:8   This is not talking about knowing our neighbor's business, but to be aware of what the Lord is doing. If we are looking, He, Jehovah, should be our focus and He will direct us. It tells us several times in the Bible that we should watch and pray, for it is there that we will find the answers that we are looking for.  Luke 21:36,  Mark 14:38,  Matthew 26:41 and others.

We are all at one time or another going through transitions, some may be uncomfortable and at times turbulent, but if our eyes are upon Him, He will see us through.  He knows our end from our beginning, and He knows all too well what provision we need.

Dear Abba,
I thank you for each one that reads this entry. You know who they are and what you have in store for their lives for Your glory.  I pray that you open up our spiritual eyes and ears, that we may know your voice as you guide and direct our paths.  May we all learn to just love you and spend time in your presence, so that we will be in the place to see your instructions through the Holy Spirit.  Thank you for loving us, providing and caring for us.  I give You alone, all of the praise, the honor and the glory forever and ever, In Jesus Name- Amen.

Look to Abba, He is God Almighty. There is none like Him and He cares about you!
Have a great day friend.