He is jealous for me. For all of me, not just part of me. I must leave all that I am at the alter and never pick it up again. When I do this, I am allowing the Holy Spirit to work 100% without me being in the way. I am tired of being in the way. When it's me... I mess things up... When it's God all tranquility and order comes into play.
O How He Loves Us..... That no matter how much we screw up.. He still remains there with open arms... Saying"Come child, I forgive you."
Sometimes I tend to forget how loving Abba is. He is so merciful, and He remains the same no matter what.... even when I screw up, even when uncertainty clouds my brain, His will and divine purpose for me still remains.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Hello I'm kind of blind-folded until I die.
So today has been a superb day.
I was quite productive, actually. I did some assignments for Humanities, studied my notes for Bible Club, ran some errands, visited some loved ones, etc.
The focused topic elaborated on at Bible Club was "Walking Blindfolded." I will be transparent for a moment and admit I become uber nervous before I speak. Tonight was the climax of that overwhelming emotion that clouds my being. So before I spoke, I prayed. And thanks be to Abba, that everything went smoothly. There was definitely a response from 95% of the crowd that attended.
God definitely was in the midst of it all and I am so humbled by the given opportunity to pour into teens lives in addition to what Christ has poured into me. Amazing stuff!
So afterwards, half of the crowd came up and stated an interest in Not Of It! I am humbled to express that 12 people have responded to the cause and need of human trafficking. Awesome, huh?! I am looking forward to see the impact this organization is going to have! Anything that deals represenst the glory of God receives the favor of God!!! He is so flippin' awesome.
After fellowshipping and grabbing a cup of coffee with a friend,I journeyed home. Praising God for the miraculous things He did. Did I mention how in love I am with my Saviour?! I love Him so!!! Goodness!! Anywhoo, so I journeyed home and as I walked inside to check facebook ( what's new?) I heard a meow... I really thought I was hearing thing, but to my surprise it was Boo Boo crying at the front door!!! I rescued him and brought him safely back inside. I am so thankful that he has returned home and I thank my closest loved ones for praying for him no matter how minor that request may seem!
God is so good and I am thankful for His favor upon my life this very day!!!
Until tomorrow,
Ava
I was quite productive, actually. I did some assignments for Humanities, studied my notes for Bible Club, ran some errands, visited some loved ones, etc.
The focused topic elaborated on at Bible Club was "Walking Blindfolded." I will be transparent for a moment and admit I become uber nervous before I speak. Tonight was the climax of that overwhelming emotion that clouds my being. So before I spoke, I prayed. And thanks be to Abba, that everything went smoothly. There was definitely a response from 95% of the crowd that attended.
God definitely was in the midst of it all and I am so humbled by the given opportunity to pour into teens lives in addition to what Christ has poured into me. Amazing stuff!
So afterwards, half of the crowd came up and stated an interest in Not Of It! I am humbled to express that 12 people have responded to the cause and need of human trafficking. Awesome, huh?! I am looking forward to see the impact this organization is going to have! Anything that deals represenst the glory of God receives the favor of God!!! He is so flippin' awesome.
After fellowshipping and grabbing a cup of coffee with a friend,I journeyed home. Praising God for the miraculous things He did. Did I mention how in love I am with my Saviour?! I love Him so!!! Goodness!! Anywhoo, so I journeyed home and as I walked inside to check facebook ( what's new?) I heard a meow... I really thought I was hearing thing, but to my surprise it was Boo Boo crying at the front door!!! I rescued him and brought him safely back inside. I am so thankful that he has returned home and I thank my closest loved ones for praying for him no matter how minor that request may seem!
God is so good and I am thankful for His favor upon my life this very day!!!
Until tomorrow,
Ava
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
"Money ain't nothin but a thang"
I simply adore my friends. They reaffirm, encourage, stand close, but most of all lift me up when I am at my lowest point.
As a close friend and I were discussing the non-profit organization I am trying to establish, we were exchanging different ideas concerning funds. I love the phrase, " Just Do It." In lines that correlate with the Word of God, of course. =]
Well, as we were discussing he made the most sardonic yet truthful statement, "Money ain't nothing but a thang." When looking through God's eyes, money really isn't nuttin but a thang. I am convinced that if anything is for His glory and His glory alone, He shall have favor upon the divine destiny of that plan or idea. He is kind of God, and went it is God, His blessing and favors are endless.
It is up to us to do our part and have faith, completely trusting in Him. When we do this, I am quite certain that He will provide for our every need. He kinda states this promise in the Bible.
Matthew 6:25-34
I love my Saviour, He is Almighty and His abounding grace is never ending! Praise be to Abba, Daddy! ♥
As a close friend and I were discussing the non-profit organization I am trying to establish, we were exchanging different ideas concerning funds. I love the phrase, " Just Do It." In lines that correlate with the Word of God, of course. =]
Well, as we were discussing he made the most sardonic yet truthful statement, "Money ain't nothing but a thang." When looking through God's eyes, money really isn't nuttin but a thang. I am convinced that if anything is for His glory and His glory alone, He shall have favor upon the divine destiny of that plan or idea. He is kind of God, and went it is God, His blessing and favors are endless.
It is up to us to do our part and have faith, completely trusting in Him. When we do this, I am quite certain that He will provide for our every need. He kinda states this promise in the Bible.
Matthew 6:25-34
I love my Saviour, He is Almighty and His abounding grace is never ending! Praise be to Abba, Daddy! ♥
"You are on the short roads now, love"
A friend and I had lunch the other day... and as we were discussing recent life's diffculties, my friend so dearly says to me " You are on the short roads now, love." That statement hit right in between the forehead.
When we abide in Christ, and He abides in us, we must trust that our lives are in the palms of His hands. And though the difficulties seem ever so present and chaos is never ending, the storm will soon pass. When Christ asks something of us, do it. No doubt, no confusion. Know what He has spoken and obey it no matter how diffcult circumstances may seem to be.
As I pondered that so simplistic but so moving statement, I realized.. I am on the short road. It is only months before what God has called me to do will come to pass and I must not worry about what isn't when it is yet to be that time. I know who and what He has in His hands. Patience is a virtue and I am learning it quite well these days. Though I wander through this desert there will soon be over flowing springs awaiting.
When we are in Christ.. we are on the short roads... I do not not want to imagine to the long, difficult road without Him. Trust, Obey, Have Faith, and Just Do It! =]
Until tomorrow,
Ava
When we abide in Christ, and He abides in us, we must trust that our lives are in the palms of His hands. And though the difficulties seem ever so present and chaos is never ending, the storm will soon pass. When Christ asks something of us, do it. No doubt, no confusion. Know what He has spoken and obey it no matter how diffcult circumstances may seem to be.
As I pondered that so simplistic but so moving statement, I realized.. I am on the short road. It is only months before what God has called me to do will come to pass and I must not worry about what isn't when it is yet to be that time. I know who and what He has in His hands. Patience is a virtue and I am learning it quite well these days. Though I wander through this desert there will soon be over flowing springs awaiting.
When we are in Christ.. we are on the short roads... I do not not want to imagine to the long, difficult road without Him. Trust, Obey, Have Faith, and Just Do It! =]
Until tomorrow,
Ava
Monday, March 23, 2009
Death Arises as Binding Sin Suffocates
Suffocating.
I had a dream last night. A dream that has reoccurred three times now. As i was "dreaming" this binding spirit came upon me. I could not breathe, I could not speak, nothing. It was a blatant battle, one that no individual would ever desire to dream about. Once I finally gained strength, I cried out Jesus, Jesus. Now, what is significant about this dream you may ask. I will explain.
Many times as Christians we tend to overlook the binding death of willful sin. There can not be an affective light when there remains darkness inside.(Luke 11:34-36) The willful sin of Christians is often hidden by masks and facades. The darkness of this hidden sin lurks and as it worsens it binds the sinner. What was once willful becomes habitual. And the habitual eventually leads to uncontrollable action. The sin is leisurely smothering, and the result is death. What does it take to realize the horrid death of sin? How many times do we run to the alter crying out Abba, set me free, and yet we take back the very thing we wanted to rid ourselves of? Do we want the chains of sin to bind and linger into the depths of souls? Absolutely not.
Abiding in Christ is obtaining light. Light and darkness do not coincide. There is a choice to be made. Do I love my sin more than my Heavenly Father? That is the question that must be pondered. Now we must overcome. Overcome all the obstacles of sin and now allow it to bring us to the lack of oxygen. A point to where we are in so deep we can not breathe. No it will not be allowed for we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus, our Lord and Saviour.
Now I will leave with a beautiful quote by the infamous Oswald Chambers:
"We don't overcome life , We achieve life as we overcome."
I had a dream last night. A dream that has reoccurred three times now. As i was "dreaming" this binding spirit came upon me. I could not breathe, I could not speak, nothing. It was a blatant battle, one that no individual would ever desire to dream about. Once I finally gained strength, I cried out Jesus, Jesus. Now, what is significant about this dream you may ask. I will explain.
Many times as Christians we tend to overlook the binding death of willful sin. There can not be an affective light when there remains darkness inside.(Luke 11:34-36) The willful sin of Christians is often hidden by masks and facades. The darkness of this hidden sin lurks and as it worsens it binds the sinner. What was once willful becomes habitual. And the habitual eventually leads to uncontrollable action. The sin is leisurely smothering, and the result is death. What does it take to realize the horrid death of sin? How many times do we run to the alter crying out Abba, set me free, and yet we take back the very thing we wanted to rid ourselves of? Do we want the chains of sin to bind and linger into the depths of souls? Absolutely not.
Abiding in Christ is obtaining light. Light and darkness do not coincide. There is a choice to be made. Do I love my sin more than my Heavenly Father? That is the question that must be pondered. Now we must overcome. Overcome all the obstacles of sin and now allow it to bring us to the lack of oxygen. A point to where we are in so deep we can not breathe. No it will not be allowed for we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus, our Lord and Saviour.
Now I will leave with a beautiful quote by the infamous Oswald Chambers:
"We don't overcome life , We achieve life as we overcome."
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Reality.
The last kiss I received from Boo Boo. March 17, 2oo9
As reality sets in, I have come to realize how unexpected life is. Spontaneity occurs every second, ever minute, and every hour of the day. It is impossible to plan or have certainity in this life, so I have concluded it is time to add to the spontaneity of it all.
I love life. I enjoy it. I relish in it and yet sometimes I feel as though it doesn't exactly concur with me.
I love life. I enjoy it. I relish in it and yet sometimes I feel as though it doesn't exactly concur with me.
As I was sweetly slumbering this morning, dreaming , dreaming.. I was awakened by my father. He informed me that Boo Boo had run away. I adore Boo Boo. He and I have great memories together. Every light or difficult time he was by my side... whether it be times of heartache, laughter, pain, sorrow, or joy. He was there, especially during times of heartache. As I would soak the pillow with tears, Boo Boo would sweetly crawl up on my stomach, wrap his gentle paws around my neck, and kiss my cheek. He deeply cared for me. (Now, people may say animals... they don't have emotions, they aren't able to feel or what not.... I beg to differ. ) I can only hope and pray for Boo Boo's return. God knows I love that cat and he means the world to me.
For now, I must stay focused on what is most important in life... and try not to let the loss of Boo Boo consume my mind. If any know me well enough, it is known that I am over analytical. It is both a blessing and curse I do believe. But anywhoo, keep Boo Boo in your prayers.
Until tomorrow,
For now, I must stay focused on what is most important in life... and try not to let the loss of Boo Boo consume my mind. If any know me well enough, it is known that I am over analytical. It is both a blessing and curse I do believe. But anywhoo, keep Boo Boo in your prayers.
Until tomorrow,
Ava
Friday, March 20, 2009
Make your baby jump
Hello.
The baby has jumped. Now the infamous thoughts of Ava begin.
Until tomorrow.
The baby has jumped. Now the infamous thoughts of Ava begin.
Until tomorrow.
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