Sunday, January 7, 2007

The Peace that I desire...

Unshakable Peace
Philippians 4:5-7

The Lord has only good plans in store for your life (Jeremiah 29:11). You may go through difficult times, but God promises to use every trial to build "good" into your life (Romans 8:28). When Satan tells you to worry, God has the opposite in mind. He wants you to trust Him and to experience His peace on a daily basis. How do we gain and retain the true peace of God?

• Recognize your dependence is on God. The heart that finds its identity in Jesus Christ is a heart of peace. The person who rushes here and there to solve his own problems quickly can become a person of strife and worry. Take responsibility for your actions, but let God have the reins to your life.

• Pray. The enemy cannot defeat you when you are on your spiritual knees before God in prayer. This is the true pathway to unshakable peace.

• Trust God. When thoughts of fear invade your mind, tell the Lord what you are feeling and claim His presence as your protection and shelter. David prayed, "Strengthen my arms so I can bend a bow of bronze." In other words, "Strengthen my faith, Lord, so I won’t doubt your goodness."

• Focus only on God. Don’t cling to negative thoughts. Set the focus of your heart on God and His possibilities. When God views your life, He sees only potential. You can live life to the fullest because Christ is alive in you and all things are under His feet.

Wednesday, January 3, 2007

G.R.A.D.S.....I am so blessed!


I am so blessed to be surrounded with an awesome group of girls (and guys) that passionately pursue Jesus! For the last 3 years, God has given me the privilege to invest in the lives of college age students. This group G.R.A.D.S. (Growing Radical As Devoted Singles) are not only my ministry, they are my dear friends and brothers and sisters in Christ. They bless my life more than I could ever express to them in words. They teach me so much and I praise God for each one of them. We are co-laborers together in Christ pressing on for His Glory. God continues to use this group to bring joy, laughter and accountability into my life. I honestly don't know what I would do without them...except maybe drink a little less Starbucks and get a little more sleep!!! :) They are my blessing from God and I am so very thankful for the opportunity to invest in their lives. I praise God for the work of His hands in each one of their lives...to Him be ALL the Glory! G.R.A.D.S. ...You 'da Best! Love you guys!!