Friday, February 7, 2020
And just like that...
Earlier today I posted a video about the fact that time moves whether you move with it or not, so imagine my surprise when I happened upon this blog that I started nearly 11 years ago! It's crazy how my life has kinda come full circle... I was planning to create a blog to share some recent events in my life and I was trying to figure out how to do so, and look'at here! So I don't have to recreate the wheel... I can simply pick up where I left off so to speak. I hope that you'll read my previous blogs and will join me in the near future for some exciting updates. Be blessed, Dr. S #BeYourBestYou
Friday, March 12, 2010
It's been a long time!
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. -- Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
It's been over a year since my last posting. I hadn't realized it had been that long; but then time never seems to go at the pace we think it should. Either it's flying by quicker than we can keep up or it's going so slow that we feel like nothing is being accomplished.
Relationships are a lot like that as well. Sometimes they feel stagnant, like nothing is changing, nothing is improving, nothing is moving forward. Yet other times, we feel like we're in a whirlwind of emotions, both good and bad, up and down and we wonder when the ride is going to stop. It is moments like that, that make me appreciate my relationship with the Lord. He is so consistent, so faithful, and His word says He's the same yesterday, today and forever. He is the wheel in the middle of the wind, my anchor in the midst of any storm, my rock and my salvation when all my world seems to be falling apart all around me. It is God that keeps me on the right "time" schedule because He reminds me that He is greater than time. In fact He is the inventor of time so He is more than able to help me make sense of the minutes that seem to take days, and the years that seem to flash by in a moment. God provides me with the stability I need to function in this world, and I've learned the only way I can lean on that stability is if I truly surrender to Him and trust Him with all that is going on with me. God has used this past year to remind me of who He is, who He can be, and who He wants to be in my life. And I wouldn't be surprised if He has used this time to tell you something just as important, probably even more so, during this past year.
As we continue to move forward in 2010, as winter begins to ease into spring, and life blooms once again, let's all take the time to thank God and use our time to enjoy all that He has given us.
God has a vision for you...let's find out what it is.
In Christ,
SistaV
It's been over a year since my last posting. I hadn't realized it had been that long; but then time never seems to go at the pace we think it should. Either it's flying by quicker than we can keep up or it's going so slow that we feel like nothing is being accomplished.
Relationships are a lot like that as well. Sometimes they feel stagnant, like nothing is changing, nothing is improving, nothing is moving forward. Yet other times, we feel like we're in a whirlwind of emotions, both good and bad, up and down and we wonder when the ride is going to stop. It is moments like that, that make me appreciate my relationship with the Lord. He is so consistent, so faithful, and His word says He's the same yesterday, today and forever. He is the wheel in the middle of the wind, my anchor in the midst of any storm, my rock and my salvation when all my world seems to be falling apart all around me. It is God that keeps me on the right "time" schedule because He reminds me that He is greater than time. In fact He is the inventor of time so He is more than able to help me make sense of the minutes that seem to take days, and the years that seem to flash by in a moment. God provides me with the stability I need to function in this world, and I've learned the only way I can lean on that stability is if I truly surrender to Him and trust Him with all that is going on with me. God has used this past year to remind me of who He is, who He can be, and who He wants to be in my life. And I wouldn't be surprised if He has used this time to tell you something just as important, probably even more so, during this past year.
As we continue to move forward in 2010, as winter begins to ease into spring, and life blooms once again, let's all take the time to thank God and use our time to enjoy all that He has given us.
God has a vision for you...let's find out what it is.
In Christ,
SistaV
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
A Luxury called Happiness
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. -- Philippians 4:11
I have heard it more than once from numerous people. If truth be told, I have been that person who has uttered these words whenever things aren't going my way, or when drama seems to be unfolding all around me. I have said them as carelessly and commonly as if I was taking a breath and never really thought anything of them. I have said, as if it is the only thing keeping me from eternal bliss, "I just want to be happy". Perhaps you are familiar with this phrase. We use it all the time, especially in regards to relationships, but it has also been spoken in reference to employment, living situations, kids, and various other topics. Usually they are spoken with a sigh and a heavy heart, stated as though a fixed marriage, job, or home would really make us happy.
But when you think about it, is this statement really true? Would an improvement in your marriage honestly make you happy? Didn't you use to say that just being married would make you "happy" when you were talking to your single friends? Or would a different job make you happy? You complained about the last job and God blessed you with this one, but you're still not "happy". Or the house you just had to have...God told you to wait but you weren't "happy" living in the smaller one you could afford so now you're unhappy and broke to top it off! So now in every one of these situations and countless others, we still "just want to be happy".
I wonder, are we ever satisfied? My thought is -- no, we aren't. There is always more that we seem to want in order to fulfill some insatiable thirst we have for more, bigger, better, different. I realized today that the concept of "being happy" is really for people who already have too much. Think about it. Have you ever heard a homeless person say, I just want to be happy. Or an abused child. Or an addict. Or someone living in a shanty in a third world country. Or a single mom with 5 kids living below the poverty line in the good old US of A. I doubt that you have. Why? Because they are more desirous of basic, fundamental necessities like food, water, shelter and clothing to be concerned with whether or not they are "happy". They are "happy" to eat, have a bed to sleep in, clothes on their back, a roof over their head and here we are talking about "I just want to be happy".
Well you know what you should do? You should just "be happy" in whatever state you are in as Paul mentions in the above verse. In verse 12 of this text, Paul states that whether he is living large or struggling, on the mountain high or the valley low, he is content, satisfied and aware that God is meeting his every need so what more can he ask for? We in the body of Christ are a blessed and prosperous people. We are fortunate beyond measure and yet we can be so ungrateful. God gives to us exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think according to the power at work in us and yet we still want more.
I know I am guilty of it and God is chastising me for it so I figured I'd share my insight with you. We must learn that the notion of happiness is relative and a luxury that people who usually already have every reason to "be happy" are merely overlooking. Today, and every time, we should just take a few moments to count our blessings, thank God, and say, in this life, I am happy.
God has a vision for you...let's find out what it is!
In Christ,
SistaV
I have heard it more than once from numerous people. If truth be told, I have been that person who has uttered these words whenever things aren't going my way, or when drama seems to be unfolding all around me. I have said them as carelessly and commonly as if I was taking a breath and never really thought anything of them. I have said, as if it is the only thing keeping me from eternal bliss, "I just want to be happy". Perhaps you are familiar with this phrase. We use it all the time, especially in regards to relationships, but it has also been spoken in reference to employment, living situations, kids, and various other topics. Usually they are spoken with a sigh and a heavy heart, stated as though a fixed marriage, job, or home would really make us happy.
But when you think about it, is this statement really true? Would an improvement in your marriage honestly make you happy? Didn't you use to say that just being married would make you "happy" when you were talking to your single friends? Or would a different job make you happy? You complained about the last job and God blessed you with this one, but you're still not "happy". Or the house you just had to have...God told you to wait but you weren't "happy" living in the smaller one you could afford so now you're unhappy and broke to top it off! So now in every one of these situations and countless others, we still "just want to be happy".
I wonder, are we ever satisfied? My thought is -- no, we aren't. There is always more that we seem to want in order to fulfill some insatiable thirst we have for more, bigger, better, different. I realized today that the concept of "being happy" is really for people who already have too much. Think about it. Have you ever heard a homeless person say, I just want to be happy. Or an abused child. Or an addict. Or someone living in a shanty in a third world country. Or a single mom with 5 kids living below the poverty line in the good old US of A. I doubt that you have. Why? Because they are more desirous of basic, fundamental necessities like food, water, shelter and clothing to be concerned with whether or not they are "happy". They are "happy" to eat, have a bed to sleep in, clothes on their back, a roof over their head and here we are talking about "I just want to be happy".
Well you know what you should do? You should just "be happy" in whatever state you are in as Paul mentions in the above verse. In verse 12 of this text, Paul states that whether he is living large or struggling, on the mountain high or the valley low, he is content, satisfied and aware that God is meeting his every need so what more can he ask for? We in the body of Christ are a blessed and prosperous people. We are fortunate beyond measure and yet we can be so ungrateful. God gives to us exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think according to the power at work in us and yet we still want more.
I know I am guilty of it and God is chastising me for it so I figured I'd share my insight with you. We must learn that the notion of happiness is relative and a luxury that people who usually already have every reason to "be happy" are merely overlooking. Today, and every time, we should just take a few moments to count our blessings, thank God, and say, in this life, I am happy.
God has a vision for you...let's find out what it is!
In Christ,
SistaV
Monday, March 9, 2009
Where Are You?
And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? -- Genesis 3:9
God asks this question of Adam shortly after Adam and Eve have eaten of the forbidden fruit in the garden of Eden. Because their eyes were now open to the knowledge of good and evil and because they now knew they were naked, they covered themselves with fig leaves and hid in the bushes when God came by for His customary conversation with them. God, who is all knowing and thus who clearly knows where they are and why, asks the rhetorical question, "Adam, where are you?"
Everyday God came to the garden to see about Adam and Eve. Everyday they had the luxury and privilege of walking with God Almighty, probably having the opportunity to ask anything of Him and being able to receive an answer directly from God Himself. I bet they even asked Him, and likely more than once, "Why is it again that we can't eat of this one tree?" And I'm sure God, as any gracious parent would do to an obnoxiously curious child, just patted them on the head, smiled and said, "Because I said so." Well we know that answer wasn't good enough because eventually the dynamic duo was able to be hoodwinked by satan when he appeared in the form of a serpent and convinced them to eat of the fruit.
And yet God still asked, "Adam, where are you?" I believe that God knew exactly where they were, that He knew exactly why they were hiding, and He knew the obvious unfortunate consequences of their actions but I don't think those are the only reasons why He asked the question. I would like to highlight the fact that I believe God was accustomed to communing with them, and that is why He asked the question. I believe He expected them to be in their usual place, at their usual time, in spite of the fact that they had missed up.
I also believe that God is asking each of us that same question right now -- "Daughter, where are you?" "Son, where are you?" I know you messed up, I know you went against my clear instructions and commands, I know you think the mistake you made is unforgiveable, but guess what? I still want to commune with you. I still want to meet with you in the cool of the day and minister to you. I want to hear how your day was and the questions that only I can provide answers to. I want to forgive you, showing you new mercies daily and remind you that despite the schemes the enemy may pull and how many times you may fall for the same trick, I AM still God and able to restore.
"Son, daughter, where are you?" God is calling to you today. He wants to know where you are and what you are doing. He wants to love on you just like He did the day He carefully crafted you for your mother's womb. No mistake, no situation, no devil in hell can keep God from you. So call out to our God right now and let Him know right where you are, and He will meet you there.
Father God, in the name of Jesus, we thank you for the spirit of forgiveness and new mercies. We thank you that you don't hold grudges and that you allow us back in the fold without so much as a backward glance. We appreciate you for your display of loving kindness and receive the drawing of the Holy Spirit who leads us back into your loving arms. We thank you for that place of rest like no other and allow you to minister a fresh anointing to us to do the work you have called us to do. We love you Lord, and we thank you. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
God has a vision for you...let's find out what it is!
In Christ,
SistaV
God asks this question of Adam shortly after Adam and Eve have eaten of the forbidden fruit in the garden of Eden. Because their eyes were now open to the knowledge of good and evil and because they now knew they were naked, they covered themselves with fig leaves and hid in the bushes when God came by for His customary conversation with them. God, who is all knowing and thus who clearly knows where they are and why, asks the rhetorical question, "Adam, where are you?"
Everyday God came to the garden to see about Adam and Eve. Everyday they had the luxury and privilege of walking with God Almighty, probably having the opportunity to ask anything of Him and being able to receive an answer directly from God Himself. I bet they even asked Him, and likely more than once, "Why is it again that we can't eat of this one tree?" And I'm sure God, as any gracious parent would do to an obnoxiously curious child, just patted them on the head, smiled and said, "Because I said so." Well we know that answer wasn't good enough because eventually the dynamic duo was able to be hoodwinked by satan when he appeared in the form of a serpent and convinced them to eat of the fruit.
And yet God still asked, "Adam, where are you?" I believe that God knew exactly where they were, that He knew exactly why they were hiding, and He knew the obvious unfortunate consequences of their actions but I don't think those are the only reasons why He asked the question. I would like to highlight the fact that I believe God was accustomed to communing with them, and that is why He asked the question. I believe He expected them to be in their usual place, at their usual time, in spite of the fact that they had missed up.
I also believe that God is asking each of us that same question right now -- "Daughter, where are you?" "Son, where are you?" I know you messed up, I know you went against my clear instructions and commands, I know you think the mistake you made is unforgiveable, but guess what? I still want to commune with you. I still want to meet with you in the cool of the day and minister to you. I want to hear how your day was and the questions that only I can provide answers to. I want to forgive you, showing you new mercies daily and remind you that despite the schemes the enemy may pull and how many times you may fall for the same trick, I AM still God and able to restore.
"Son, daughter, where are you?" God is calling to you today. He wants to know where you are and what you are doing. He wants to love on you just like He did the day He carefully crafted you for your mother's womb. No mistake, no situation, no devil in hell can keep God from you. So call out to our God right now and let Him know right where you are, and He will meet you there.
Father God, in the name of Jesus, we thank you for the spirit of forgiveness and new mercies. We thank you that you don't hold grudges and that you allow us back in the fold without so much as a backward glance. We appreciate you for your display of loving kindness and receive the drawing of the Holy Spirit who leads us back into your loving arms. We thank you for that place of rest like no other and allow you to minister a fresh anointing to us to do the work you have called us to do. We love you Lord, and we thank you. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
God has a vision for you...let's find out what it is!
In Christ,
SistaV
Friday, March 6, 2009
It's All About Me!
"7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. 8 But he refused... 20 And Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison." -- Genesis 39:7, 8, 20 (Read Genesis 39 for the whole story.)
I know, from the title, it sounds like this blog is going to be self-indulgent, a bunch of ranting, full of egotistical banter about me and my greatness, but really it's about the exact opposite. It's about my (and perhaps others) need for humility and deliverance. But since I can't talk about anyone else, I'll focus on myself. Earlier today I was wondering why we have to go through struggles, and why, it seems, that our (my) struggles are typically at the hands of others. "If they would just get it together, stop bothering me, do what I say, life would be so much better." Sound familiar? Well, it has been my daily mantra for quite some time; and unfortunately until very recently, I thought it was the appropriate way to handle all that ails me. But today, God had a different story in mind.
It actually started last night while watching "Fireproof" (a movie I would highly recommend to couples and singles alike). At first I sympathized with the wife's character of course, but as the movie progressed, I realized that I was very similar to the husband's character who was convinced that his marriage would be so much better if his wife would "just get it together, stop bothering him and do what he said!" Gosh, do I really sound like that?, I thought to myself. And God nodded His head, Yep you do. Dang it...lol... So what does all this mean? It means that struggle has a purpose, but it's not the one we (I meant, I) usually think it is. We (I) often think that the struggle is caused by the actions of other people, but really it's God's way of getting us in check.
Case-in-point, Joseph and Potiphar's wife. Now I'm pretty familiar with this text, think I may have even preached out of it but God revealed it to me in a new way today. I don't think I have ever heard anyone teach on this text in regards to the issues that Potiphar's wife had. She clearly wanted to be an adulteress (if she wasn't one already); she was selfish as she wasn't concerned about Joseph's well-being, character or name; and she was most definitely a liar. But guess what? No one is talking about that; they're talking about Joseph. Why? Because the situation, the struggle, was for him, not her!!
Hello? Is anybody out there? Did you catch that? I finally did...for all the conversation that could be had on Potiphar's wife, the purpose of Joseph's encounter with her was for God to do a work in him, not her. I believe that God knew Joseph still harbored some anger and unforgiveness in his heart towards his brothers and that God needed to allow Joseph a little more time (2 years in fact) to deal with that before he could be further promoted. Now that's just speculation on my part, but I honestly believe that if Joseph's brothers had shown up before he went to prison, Joseph wouldn't have been as forgiving or understanding to their plight. God used the incident with Potiphar's wife to refine Joseph and prepare him for what was yet to come.
Perhaps like Joseph and like me, you are in a situation where you're thinking, "if this person, this job, this place would just change, my life would be so much better". And perhaps like me, you've been doing everything in your power to make that happen to no avail. And perhaps like me, you're tired of fighting a losing battle and finally realize as Joseph did, that this struggle is for your benefit and edification in the Lord. If you are that person, join the club, and make a decision to see what areas of your life need to be further refined by the uncomfortable situation you are currently in. Is there anger, unforgiveness, hurt, pride, lust, fear, etc. that God may be trying to remove from you through this situation that is hindering you from moving to your next level in Him? If so, like Joseph, use this time to allow God to do so, and eventually, you too will be promoted to the palace God has destined for you.
God has a vision for you...let's find out what it is!
In Christ,
SistaV
I know, from the title, it sounds like this blog is going to be self-indulgent, a bunch of ranting, full of egotistical banter about me and my greatness, but really it's about the exact opposite. It's about my (and perhaps others) need for humility and deliverance. But since I can't talk about anyone else, I'll focus on myself. Earlier today I was wondering why we have to go through struggles, and why, it seems, that our (my) struggles are typically at the hands of others. "If they would just get it together, stop bothering me, do what I say, life would be so much better." Sound familiar? Well, it has been my daily mantra for quite some time; and unfortunately until very recently, I thought it was the appropriate way to handle all that ails me. But today, God had a different story in mind.
It actually started last night while watching "Fireproof" (a movie I would highly recommend to couples and singles alike). At first I sympathized with the wife's character of course, but as the movie progressed, I realized that I was very similar to the husband's character who was convinced that his marriage would be so much better if his wife would "just get it together, stop bothering him and do what he said!" Gosh, do I really sound like that?, I thought to myself. And God nodded His head, Yep you do. Dang it...lol... So what does all this mean? It means that struggle has a purpose, but it's not the one we (I meant, I) usually think it is. We (I) often think that the struggle is caused by the actions of other people, but really it's God's way of getting us in check.
Case-in-point, Joseph and Potiphar's wife. Now I'm pretty familiar with this text, think I may have even preached out of it but God revealed it to me in a new way today. I don't think I have ever heard anyone teach on this text in regards to the issues that Potiphar's wife had. She clearly wanted to be an adulteress (if she wasn't one already); she was selfish as she wasn't concerned about Joseph's well-being, character or name; and she was most definitely a liar. But guess what? No one is talking about that; they're talking about Joseph. Why? Because the situation, the struggle, was for him, not her!!
Hello? Is anybody out there? Did you catch that? I finally did...for all the conversation that could be had on Potiphar's wife, the purpose of Joseph's encounter with her was for God to do a work in him, not her. I believe that God knew Joseph still harbored some anger and unforgiveness in his heart towards his brothers and that God needed to allow Joseph a little more time (2 years in fact) to deal with that before he could be further promoted. Now that's just speculation on my part, but I honestly believe that if Joseph's brothers had shown up before he went to prison, Joseph wouldn't have been as forgiving or understanding to their plight. God used the incident with Potiphar's wife to refine Joseph and prepare him for what was yet to come.
Perhaps like Joseph and like me, you are in a situation where you're thinking, "if this person, this job, this place would just change, my life would be so much better". And perhaps like me, you've been doing everything in your power to make that happen to no avail. And perhaps like me, you're tired of fighting a losing battle and finally realize as Joseph did, that this struggle is for your benefit and edification in the Lord. If you are that person, join the club, and make a decision to see what areas of your life need to be further refined by the uncomfortable situation you are currently in. Is there anger, unforgiveness, hurt, pride, lust, fear, etc. that God may be trying to remove from you through this situation that is hindering you from moving to your next level in Him? If so, like Joseph, use this time to allow God to do so, and eventually, you too will be promoted to the palace God has destined for you.
God has a vision for you...let's find out what it is!
In Christ,
SistaV
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
A Resting Place
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me, for thou art my rock and my fortress. -Psalm 71:3
The Lord gave me this scripture, actually He provided me with the entire Psalm, in a dream on 2/24/09 after several weeks of very rough and tremendous warfare. Unfortunately I was fighting against myself, but I didn't realize it at the time. When I read this text however, I was immediately comforted and reminded of the fact that I have a secret place that I can run to in God, where He will hide me from trouble and always restore me to my rightful place in Him.
So I looked up the word "resort" because it was one of the words that provided me the most comfort. I noted, as most of us already know, that it could be defined as a verb meaning "to have recourse for use, help, or accomplishing something, often as a final available option or resource"; "to go, esp. frequently or customarily" or as a noun meaning "a place to which people frequently or generally go for relaxation or pleasure, esp. one providing rest and recreation facilities for vacationers; a habitual or general going, as to a place or person; and use of or appeal to some person or thing for aid, satisfaction, service, etc."
Now I don't know about you, but as much as I think of the shadow of the Almighty as a strong tower, a fortress, and a shelter to name a few, I had honestly never made the association of His safety with a resort. A resort, like the definitions above imply, is a place of white sands, blue water, cool breezes and tropical drinks (virgin ones of course). Or, if you use it as a verb, I could maybe infer viewing God as a last or final resort, but I was thinking more of the vacation spot analogy and I just wasn't seeing it.
But as I read this text that fateful morning, it made perfect sense. God is my resort. In fact, this "resort" is what King David eluded to in Psalm 23: green meadows, still waters, unlimited food and eternal peace. It is the concept promoted and promised throughout the Bible, and yet if you're like me, you've missed it completely. God wants to be our "go-to" place and person in good times but surely in the times of struggle, heartache and despair. He desires to be our place of rest, relaxation and restoration from the battles of everyday living. And He wants us to come to His place of rejuvenation continually and customarily as the definition says, not only as a last "resort" as if we never had any other options. His resort is always open, it's always free and there is always a first-class suite waiting for us when we get there. What more could we ask for?!
So the next time the weight of the world, or just your personal issues, begin to cause your head to droop, your shoulders to buckle or your life to seem like it's spiraling out of control, schedule some time at God's resort and I promise you, you'll leave better than when you checked in!
God has a vision for you...let's find out what it is!
In Christ,
SistaV
The Lord gave me this scripture, actually He provided me with the entire Psalm, in a dream on 2/24/09 after several weeks of very rough and tremendous warfare. Unfortunately I was fighting against myself, but I didn't realize it at the time. When I read this text however, I was immediately comforted and reminded of the fact that I have a secret place that I can run to in God, where He will hide me from trouble and always restore me to my rightful place in Him.
So I looked up the word "resort" because it was one of the words that provided me the most comfort. I noted, as most of us already know, that it could be defined as a verb meaning "to have recourse for use, help, or accomplishing something, often as a final available option or resource"; "to go, esp. frequently or customarily" or as a noun meaning "a place to which people frequently or generally go for relaxation or pleasure, esp. one providing rest and recreation facilities for vacationers; a habitual or general going, as to a place or person; and use of or appeal to some person or thing for aid, satisfaction, service, etc."
Now I don't know about you, but as much as I think of the shadow of the Almighty as a strong tower, a fortress, and a shelter to name a few, I had honestly never made the association of His safety with a resort. A resort, like the definitions above imply, is a place of white sands, blue water, cool breezes and tropical drinks (virgin ones of course). Or, if you use it as a verb, I could maybe infer viewing God as a last or final resort, but I was thinking more of the vacation spot analogy and I just wasn't seeing it.
But as I read this text that fateful morning, it made perfect sense. God is my resort. In fact, this "resort" is what King David eluded to in Psalm 23: green meadows, still waters, unlimited food and eternal peace. It is the concept promoted and promised throughout the Bible, and yet if you're like me, you've missed it completely. God wants to be our "go-to" place and person in good times but surely in the times of struggle, heartache and despair. He desires to be our place of rest, relaxation and restoration from the battles of everyday living. And He wants us to come to His place of rejuvenation continually and customarily as the definition says, not only as a last "resort" as if we never had any other options. His resort is always open, it's always free and there is always a first-class suite waiting for us when we get there. What more could we ask for?!
So the next time the weight of the world, or just your personal issues, begin to cause your head to droop, your shoulders to buckle or your life to seem like it's spiraling out of control, schedule some time at God's resort and I promise you, you'll leave better than when you checked in!
God has a vision for you...let's find out what it is!
In Christ,
SistaV
Friday, February 6, 2009
Finding Me
This week has been one of the worst weeks of my life! I have never been so unmotivated, unfocused, depressed, lifeless, confused, lost...well, you get the point. In short, it was a bad week. But in the midst of my (self-induced) darkness, I realized God was merely attempting to get my attention. Well not merely...He knew allowing me to go through "the fire and the water" was unfortunately going to be the only way He could have my undivided attention.
These past few weeks, months, years even, I'd been so busy planning my life that I hadn't consulted Him to get His opinion, thoughts, or approval. Now don't get me wrong -- I'd been talking to Him, but that was part of the problem. I was talking TO Him but not with Him, nor was I listening to what He might have been saying and I definitely hadn't been providing Him with opportunities to lead, direct and guide me by His responses. So this week amidst tears, tissues and major temptation, I learned to wait. To be still. To listen to the still small voice that has been trying to get my attention for quite some time. And guess what? He led me here...isn't God good?
So we'll see where this journey takes us. I hope you'll join me, that you'll enjoy the process and most importantly that you'll be blessed by what is shared in this blog. Feel free to respond.
In Christ,
SistaV
These past few weeks, months, years even, I'd been so busy planning my life that I hadn't consulted Him to get His opinion, thoughts, or approval. Now don't get me wrong -- I'd been talking to Him, but that was part of the problem. I was talking TO Him but not with Him, nor was I listening to what He might have been saying and I definitely hadn't been providing Him with opportunities to lead, direct and guide me by His responses. So this week amidst tears, tissues and major temptation, I learned to wait. To be still. To listen to the still small voice that has been trying to get my attention for quite some time. And guess what? He led me here...isn't God good?
So we'll see where this journey takes us. I hope you'll join me, that you'll enjoy the process and most importantly that you'll be blessed by what is shared in this blog. Feel free to respond.
In Christ,
SistaV
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