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.