So my university had an awesome meeting centered around this thought: Do we put God in a box? Seriously, we often limit what we think God can do based on our preconceptions of who he is. This is the God who shut lions' mouths, raised people from the dead, and spoke to storms. We read about all these stories in the Bible, and we think God can't work that way now.
I left the meeting feeling challenged. In my life, I want God to suprise me and shock me. I don't want to limit what he can do. I want to be able to expect miracles to happen. The meeting ended with a couple of the leaders speaking words of encouragement over specific people. That night, I prayed to God and asked him to give me words of encouragement for the people around me. And he did. He told me, "Love them unconditionally. Reaffirm their worth in me." It's intimidating for me to actually speak words God has given me to people. So right now, I'm trying to do that through my actions. I pray God will give courage to speak those words aloud.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Another letter to God...
"In the quiet, in the stillness of your presence, I am restored...There is none but Jesus." - Hillsong, None But Jesus
It had been a while since my last devotion. So I really wanted to spend time with the Lord. I ended up writing a letter in my journal to Him. Here's the end result:
Jesus, you are my sole focus, my one desire. There is no one else for me. I want to know you deeply. Let my life be a song of praise to you. I want to do your will more than anything. You give me so much hope, Lord. You show me what it means to have joy. You show me your compassion, your grace, and your unending love. Let my life be a reflection of you.
I love you so much. Thank you for showing me what it means to be your child. I feel like a little child, dancing and jumping about. Peering over the edge with you is where I want to be (Amanda Falk, Symphony). Lord, you are so faithful. You've provided me with friends this past year. You gave me wonderful opportunities to be a friend to others. And you are continually giving me opportunities that challenge, cause me to face my fear, and step out in faith.
Life with you is never boring. In spite of my fears, worries, and insecurities, you are constantly giving me reason to hope and be optimistic for the future. Never mind the times when I've felt let down or alone, you are always there. Your goodness overwhelms me. It captivates me. I may not know where I'm going but you do! I know that if I trust in You, You will never let me down!
It had been a while since my last devotion. So I really wanted to spend time with the Lord. I ended up writing a letter in my journal to Him. Here's the end result:
Jesus, you are my sole focus, my one desire. There is no one else for me. I want to know you deeply. Let my life be a song of praise to you. I want to do your will more than anything. You give me so much hope, Lord. You show me what it means to have joy. You show me your compassion, your grace, and your unending love. Let my life be a reflection of you.
I love you so much. Thank you for showing me what it means to be your child. I feel like a little child, dancing and jumping about. Peering over the edge with you is where I want to be (Amanda Falk, Symphony). Lord, you are so faithful. You've provided me with friends this past year. You gave me wonderful opportunities to be a friend to others. And you are continually giving me opportunities that challenge, cause me to face my fear, and step out in faith.
Life with you is never boring. In spite of my fears, worries, and insecurities, you are constantly giving me reason to hope and be optimistic for the future. Never mind the times when I've felt let down or alone, you are always there. Your goodness overwhelms me. It captivates me. I may not know where I'm going but you do! I know that if I trust in You, You will never let me down!
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