Apr 1, 2010

Hillsong. Hebrews. & Pumpkin Muffins

This morning I woke up wanting to get online and get some blogging done, and just get a start on my day. Yet, I had this feeling deep in my heart that I should spend time with him. Yesterday morning I started out my day this way, but I just wanted to get going on my day today. I had thoughts going through my mind like, "Am I just doing this so that I can say I have done my God time today? Am I being legalistic and ritualistic?" And after about ten minutes of going back and forth I said forget it, I'm spending time with my God because I WANT to. I WANT to start out my day in the best way possible. So I turned on an older Hillsong album and opened to the book of Hebrews. I've been reading through the Old Testament for a while now, and have really enjoyed it. But I've decided to take a little break to read some of the New Testament because it truly can refresh my heart and remind me of Jesus' calling on my life. It reminds me that many have gone before and lead a life of purity and love. It reminds me that I'm not stuck in the desert for a bazillion years and STILL ignoring God. I just get so frustrated with the Israelites at times, yet am reminded that I can be the same way!
So how do I feel now after spending some wonderful time with my Jesus?

Incredible.

I'm refreshed, encouraged, and filled with that love that I desire to spread to all I talk with today. I'm reminded of the kind of wife I want to be for my love. The kind of friend, daughter, and sister I want to be.

It's so cool to see how when i take the time with spend with my God, my Creator, I am brought back to where I need to be. I'm reminded that wherever God desires to send us, HE WILL SHOW US. I'm reminded that I have a purpose and am doing my best to live that out. I'm reminded that Jesus is INCREDIBLE! He came here and became a man...like us. He experienced trials...even more difficult trials than I have ever experienced. He died the most painful death, so I could be ALIVE. So I didn't have to die for my sins. He ROSE again to show GOD'S power. He rose again to show that HE IS GOD. That we are to go and tell this good news to the world. That we are to bring God's truth and hope to those that are in such a great need of it.

This hit me hard today. It made me SO giddy inside, because I am reading the word of God. It's sitting on my counter everyday...every morning I read a Proverb to start off my day. This is GOD'S LETTER TO ME.

"For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. NOTHING in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom WE are ACCOUNTABLE." Hebrews 4:12-13

God, my prayer today is that your will is done in my life. I owe you my life, and I will worship you forever. I give you my life Father and I desire to live to bring you praise, honor, and those that need YOU. God I pray for those that read this blog, and those that don't, that they may experience your joy today. I pray for healing for those that need it most, and blessings on those that desire them from You. I pray for refreshment to the tired and weary, and hope for the ones that have lost it all. God, bring love and joy into the lives of all I see every single day, whether it's on facebook or face to face:) God, you are mighty. You rose and conquered the grave and I THANK YOU.

Have a great day guys! Enjoy whatever it is you are doing today, whether it's working that job you are sick of, or running around doing all the other things that need to be done. Above all, be encouraged. For we are not alone in our battles, fears, struggles, arguments, hurts. We have THE God that is holding our hand the whole time.

Much love guys, and Happy Easter:)

He is alive and working today!

Britt