Let me start this by warning you all, I have never been so convicted by a book as I am by Crazy Love, so the next few posts will probably be about it. I'll start with this quote from chapter one.. "I sometimes struggle with how to properly respond to God's magnitude in a world bent on ignoring or merely tolerating Him. But know this: God will not be tolerated. He instructs us to worship and fear Him." I just can't get past the point that I've been missing everything that God has ever tried to tell me.. Last Sunday at FBC, Mark talked about waiting for "the call" while its been here forever. I can't explain to you how sincerely I feel led to the mission field in Africa, but I've been missing the bigger picture. From the day I became a Christian, I was called to the mission field EVERYWHERE I GO. In Alma. In Russellville. At Arkansas Tech. It doesn't stop where I am, it goes everywhere I've been and with anybody I've affected, good OR bad.
I started working with the Cubbies tonight at Awanas and I can't tell you how much they warmed my heart. They had such a genuine excitement and awe when they heard that God knows everything about them. One little boy, Paetyn, almost came unglued when he shouted to Kate, "AWESOME!!!" I want to always bring that excitement and love for the Lord to people, so why haven't I been? How many opportunities have I missed? How many people have I had every chance to invite to church, but decided not to because I wasn't willing to step out of my comfort zone? How many times have I decided that hanging out with the same friends I see every night is more important than sitting down and having my quiet time?
I was telling my crazy time partner Katiebug today that I need to be more independent in everything, but in my faith particularly. For so long, I looked up to my parents or my youth group leaders or my even my older friends for leadership. It wasn't until college that I really started to understand what God has for me separately, and that started with worshiping and fearing Him, like the book points out. I can't stress enough what an encouragement Christian friends and campus ministries are, but this year I've made a promise to God and myself to make decisions and commitments for Him and His will instead of others. I'm so excited for it, but I know its gonna be so hard! But of course that brings me back to grace.. Every time I fall away from that, my purpose right here in Russellville, I'll need His grace to cover me, so of course it will! He is so good! I'm sure I'll be back with more so soon because I can't seem to stop blogging! Love Love Love.
September 2, 2010
Here & Now..
Let me start this by warning you all, I have never been so convicted by a book as I am by Crazy Love, so the next few posts will probably be about it. I'll start with this quote from chapter one.. "I sometimes struggle with how to properly respond to God's magnitude in a world bent on ignoring or merely tolerating Him. But know this: God will not be tolerated. He instructs us to worship and fear Him." I just can't get past the point that I've been missing everything that God has ever tried to tell me.. Last Sunday at FBC, Mark talked about waiting for "the call" while its been here forever. I can't explain to you how sincerely I feel led to the mission field in Africa, but I've been missing the bigger picture. From the day I became a Christian, I was called to the mission field EVERYWHERE I GO. In Alma. In Russellville. At Arkansas Tech. It doesn't stop where I am, it goes everywhere I've been and with anybody I've affected, good OR bad.
I started working with the Cubbies tonight at Awanas and I can't tell you how much they warmed my heart. They had such a genuine excitement and awe when they heard that God knows everything about them. One little boy, Paetyn, almost came unglued when he shouted to Kate, "AWESOME!!!" I want to always bring that excitement and love for the Lord to people, so why haven't I been? How many opportunities have I missed? How many people have I had every chance to invite to church, but decided not to because I wasn't willing to step out of my comfort zone? How many times have I decided that hanging out with the same friends I see every night is more important than sitting down and having my quiet time?
I was telling my crazy time partner Katiebug today that I need to be more independent in everything, but in my faith particularly. For so long, I looked up to my parents or my youth group leaders or my even my older friends for leadership. It wasn't until college that I really started to understand what God has for me separately, and that started with worshiping and fearing Him, like the book points out. I can't stress enough what an encouragement Christian friends and campus ministries are, but this year I've made a promise to God and myself to make decisions and commitments for Him and His will instead of others. I'm so excited for it, but I know its gonna be so hard! But of course that brings me back to grace.. Every time I fall away from that, my purpose right here in Russellville, I'll need His grace to cover me, so of course it will! He is so good! I'm sure I'll be back with more so soon because I can't seem to stop blogging! Love Love Love.
I started working with the Cubbies tonight at Awanas and I can't tell you how much they warmed my heart. They had such a genuine excitement and awe when they heard that God knows everything about them. One little boy, Paetyn, almost came unglued when he shouted to Kate, "AWESOME!!!" I want to always bring that excitement and love for the Lord to people, so why haven't I been? How many opportunities have I missed? How many people have I had every chance to invite to church, but decided not to because I wasn't willing to step out of my comfort zone? How many times have I decided that hanging out with the same friends I see every night is more important than sitting down and having my quiet time?
I was telling my crazy time partner Katiebug today that I need to be more independent in everything, but in my faith particularly. For so long, I looked up to my parents or my youth group leaders or my even my older friends for leadership. It wasn't until college that I really started to understand what God has for me separately, and that started with worshiping and fearing Him, like the book points out. I can't stress enough what an encouragement Christian friends and campus ministries are, but this year I've made a promise to God and myself to make decisions and commitments for Him and His will instead of others. I'm so excited for it, but I know its gonna be so hard! But of course that brings me back to grace.. Every time I fall away from that, my purpose right here in Russellville, I'll need His grace to cover me, so of course it will! He is so good! I'm sure I'll be back with more so soon because I can't seem to stop blogging! Love Love Love.
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