I have felt for so long now that I couldn't see Jesus in my current circumstances. I didn't understand why I was going through this time in my life that seemed so impossible, so hard, so overwhelming. Well, God hit me over the head with the realization that I need to cast off all of the current cirumstances and just completely focus on Him no matter what is going on around me.
Oswald Chambers couldn't have put it better:
"If you are truly recognizing the Lord then you have no business being concerned about how and where He engineers your circumstances. The things surrounding you are real, but when you look at them you are immediately overwhelmed, and even unable to recognize Jesus. Then comes the rebuke, "...why did you doubt?" (Matthew 14:31). Let your actual circumstances be what they may, but keep recognizing Jesus, maintaining complete reliance upon Him."
Those words totally spoke to my heart, especially today, tears of conviction and then of happiness ran down my face reading this. Thank you Lord for reaching my right where I am.
It's time to "be reckless immediately-totally unrestrained and willing to risk everything-by casting your all upon Him."
Isaiah 26: 3-4 - "You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength."
Thank you Lord! All praise and glory be to You!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Amazing Creations
My husband and I went 2 days in a row (Thursday and Friday) to "The Wedge" in Balboa to watch these massive waves roll in. They were 10-15 ft, and even reported at 20 ft sometime yesterday. Standing there watching these powerful waves form and crash and feeling the ground beneath me shake from their sheer force makes me stand even more in awe of our Creator. He is the One who holds it all together; the One who can calm those massive waves in an instant; the One who smooths out all the waves in our lives. It brings such peace to know that all we have to do is call upon His name; He is waiting, listening, ready and happy to help us time and time again. What a mighty God we serve.
Matthew 8:26,27- But He said to them, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. So the men marveled, saying, "Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?"
Psalm 9: 9,10- "The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You."
Psalm 9:1,2- "I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High."
These are a few pictures from the 2 days we were there (The last one we actually have on video, but the resolution is bad since it was from our phone. Found a picture of it though. Poor guy, I'm sure it hurt). Enjoy.
Matthew 8:26,27- But He said to them, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. So the men marveled, saying, "Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?"
Psalm 9: 9,10- "The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You."
Psalm 9:1,2- "I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High."
Friday, December 10, 2010
Story time
For my first ever post I will give you a little story from my life (which I am sure most of you who read this already know, but oh well).
I am a 24 year old woman, wife, and mother. I was married in July of 2009 and much to my surprise got pregnant right away. I say it was a surprise simply because I was told at around 19 years of age that I would most likely never be able to conceive a child (due to certain health circumstances), but to my surprise and to that of my doctors I was pregnant (see, even doctors cannot put limitations on God). :) Moving right along, although I was considered "high risk" I had a semi normal pregnancy which led to an extremely difficult delivery. I had consistent contractions for 2 weeks, but the doctors all side they were false since I was not dilating. Well the truth of the story is...I never did. I was induced at 39 weeks and labored for roughly 30 hours without even dilating 1 centimeter. ha. So, Jordan was delivered by c-section and was an astonishing 10 lb baby and even a week early. There was no way a size 2 woman was getting a 10 lb baby out naturally (well, at least not this woman). The c-section was used as a last resort because of my allergies to opiates which are used for pain control. By the end of that day I had been poked in the spine at least 5 times (a semi-epidural for the labor and a spinal block for the surgery). On the OR table I was throwing up out of no where and required a shot to stop the large amount of bleeding. After surgery all I could have due to my allergy was mortin and tylenol...I was a mess. haha. I had also lost a significant amount of blood but had unexplainable high blood pressure. One would think that with blood loss your blood pressure would be low, but I'm guessing that the amount of fluids given and uncontrolled pain was the cause. Well, two blood transfusions and nearly a week later we were able to take our beautiful baby boy home.
My son is now almost 8 months and is still huge. haha. I have been blessed beyond belief by my son, the one I was told I would never have, but prayed for earnestly.
And that is why I begin here at this story of my life, because everything about my motherhood is a miracle. A miracle that only God could have done. A miracle I believe only happened because of my faith in Him.
So friends, be encouraged that we serve a God far greater than we can ever imagine. A God that listens and cares for you deeply. A God that never changes and is always faithful. A God that is there at all times. A God that desires to give His children life filled with peace that surpasses all understanding. And so much more.
Here are two verses that come to mind:
Philippians 4:6- "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Romans 8:28- "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
God is so good. Never put limitations on what He can do (my life lesson).
I am a 24 year old woman, wife, and mother. I was married in July of 2009 and much to my surprise got pregnant right away. I say it was a surprise simply because I was told at around 19 years of age that I would most likely never be able to conceive a child (due to certain health circumstances), but to my surprise and to that of my doctors I was pregnant (see, even doctors cannot put limitations on God). :) Moving right along, although I was considered "high risk" I had a semi normal pregnancy which led to an extremely difficult delivery. I had consistent contractions for 2 weeks, but the doctors all side they were false since I was not dilating. Well the truth of the story is...I never did. I was induced at 39 weeks and labored for roughly 30 hours without even dilating 1 centimeter. ha. So, Jordan was delivered by c-section and was an astonishing 10 lb baby and even a week early. There was no way a size 2 woman was getting a 10 lb baby out naturally (well, at least not this woman). The c-section was used as a last resort because of my allergies to opiates which are used for pain control. By the end of that day I had been poked in the spine at least 5 times (a semi-epidural for the labor and a spinal block for the surgery). On the OR table I was throwing up out of no where and required a shot to stop the large amount of bleeding. After surgery all I could have due to my allergy was mortin and tylenol...I was a mess. haha. I had also lost a significant amount of blood but had unexplainable high blood pressure. One would think that with blood loss your blood pressure would be low, but I'm guessing that the amount of fluids given and uncontrolled pain was the cause. Well, two blood transfusions and nearly a week later we were able to take our beautiful baby boy home.
My son is now almost 8 months and is still huge. haha. I have been blessed beyond belief by my son, the one I was told I would never have, but prayed for earnestly.
And that is why I begin here at this story of my life, because everything about my motherhood is a miracle. A miracle that only God could have done. A miracle I believe only happened because of my faith in Him.
So friends, be encouraged that we serve a God far greater than we can ever imagine. A God that listens and cares for you deeply. A God that never changes and is always faithful. A God that is there at all times. A God that desires to give His children life filled with peace that surpasses all understanding. And so much more.
Here are two verses that come to mind:
Philippians 4:6- "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Romans 8:28- "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
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