The beginning...
I took the time to reflect in my journal. I opened it to the beginning, and began to read.
My first entry of this new journal I had purchased was on April 12, 2010. I had bought it in preparation for my next trip to Mombasa, Kenya and was preparing my heart for a month long journey with Chris and Lisa Moore of Real4Christ Ministries.
This is what part of my first entry said:
"Life is not a gift from God. ETERNAL LIFE is the gift OF God. To be filled with the Lord and the energy you receive from the Lord and people will take notice that you have been with Him, so leading by example is very important. Ephesians 3:19 says, '...and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.'
I want to be wholly filled with the Lord. By letting go, the Lord will fill us completely. I need to not hang on to the old sin, doubt, guilt or shame because the Lord is forgiving. Once I give it all to Him, I will be complete with his grace and love.
The Lord is amazing and everyday He amazes me more. I wake up with a purpose. I wake up everyday to serve the Lord."
Then the next day on April 13, 2010 I wrote:
"Psalm 55:22, 'Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.'
The Lord has such a strong love for his children and many times I feel like I lose grip of how much He cares for me. Lately, I have been praying a lot and just pouring myself into scripture and devotion. I know the Lord has a purpose for me and I trust that He will always lead me to answers. I know the Lord will always provide for me.
I know I am finally ready to accept HIS calling and follow HIS will with open arms.
I am done running away from my Lord."
So, as I reflected in my journal and on the Faith-Hope-Love of Imani...
I realized it all comes back to the simple things.
The Lord is doing big things in our hearts and we can not ignore that calling. On April 13, 2010 I stated so boldly, "I am done running away from my Lord."
What are you running away from? Where are you going? Have you brought your worries to the Lord and let Him lead?
If not, He is waiting to hear from you.
In Him,
Jenny
"The simple things. [Faith-Hope-Love]"
