Recap, Running, and Revival... ALLITERATION!!
This whole not-having-internet-at-home thing isn't very convenient. I mean, I'm totally disconnected from society, right? Pfff... not. (That was my intro to my life, as this is what's currently on my mind. I have Telus' number but haven't called. Procrastination much? Yes. Anywho, please stay tuned for more significant details on said life. Uh... AH! Here we go...)
Mexico changed my life. It's funny looking back - how much I've already forgotten. Maybe not funny, but certainly interesting. I mean, it's been almost a month since I returned from that life-changing trip. Wow. I know I've held onto some things God taught me, but others have slipped away. Shall we recap a few together? :)
Christianity, as such, is not a religion - it's a relationship. Yes yes, I've known that for a while. But have you ever seriously considered the fact that Christianity is fully about Jesus?! He created the world with the Father and the Spirit, He appeared to men throughout the Old Testament, He came to earth in the lowest human form (a baby), He ministered to thousands, He died on the cross for our sins, He rose again, He ascended to heaven, He sent His Spirit, He intercedes for us even now. I mean, what else could all of this be about? WOAH.
On that note, I'd like to recommend a song (it's rap, so those uninclined to rap may just want to read the lyrics): Don't Waste Your Life by Lecrae. Either way read the lyrics because they are life-changing. Big boom.
What else did I learn in Mexico? To give and give and give in poverty or riches or "middleclassness"... just give. The ladies and gentlemen we ministered with from Mexico gave us the jackets off their backs because we were cold. What?! To me this was huge, but I think to them it's just something natural - simple obedience to Christ. They didn't make a big deal out of it, but it left a huge impact on myself and our team. Some girls were even given clothing from the closets of their host homes. Wow... just, wow.
On another note yet the same one (life with Christ, anyone?!), I've been set free. This may only minister to female hearts (I'm pretty sure my "audience" is mostly female anyway, so this is A-ok), but it's something that changed my whole outlook on life. What is it? I do not have to look for or pursue in ANY way my future husband... God is my matchmaker. If I am waiting for the man He's bringing to me, I will wait on Him patiently and only look to Him till a godly man comes along who makes the effort to be with me. I don't have to initiate or make the effort - if I'm worth it, the man will. I mean, right? Don't take this wrong and think I'm waiting for a fairytale knight-on-a-white-horse dealio, but like most girls I'm waiting for a guy to see my worth and want to be around me because of it. Let me know if you disagree... I welcome the challenge. Ha. :)
And now, after all that, I'm most pleased to share with you that my church (Mile '0' Fellowship) is entering into a revival week this week! So if you or anyone you know is nearby, come check it out! Every evening this week at 7pm at the church. The Holy Spirit will have His way in us, amen!
The Lord is gracious and compassionate... slow to anger and rich and abounding in love. Praise Jesus. AMEN!
"Schlampski"
Mexico changed my life. It's funny looking back - how much I've already forgotten. Maybe not funny, but certainly interesting. I mean, it's been almost a month since I returned from that life-changing trip. Wow. I know I've held onto some things God taught me, but others have slipped away. Shall we recap a few together? :)
Christianity, as such, is not a religion - it's a relationship. Yes yes, I've known that for a while. But have you ever seriously considered the fact that Christianity is fully about Jesus?! He created the world with the Father and the Spirit, He appeared to men throughout the Old Testament, He came to earth in the lowest human form (a baby), He ministered to thousands, He died on the cross for our sins, He rose again, He ascended to heaven, He sent His Spirit, He intercedes for us even now. I mean, what else could all of this be about? WOAH.
On that note, I'd like to recommend a song (it's rap, so those uninclined to rap may just want to read the lyrics): Don't Waste Your Life by Lecrae. Either way read the lyrics because they are life-changing. Big boom.
What else did I learn in Mexico? To give and give and give in poverty or riches or "middleclassness"... just give. The ladies and gentlemen we ministered with from Mexico gave us the jackets off their backs because we were cold. What?! To me this was huge, but I think to them it's just something natural - simple obedience to Christ. They didn't make a big deal out of it, but it left a huge impact on myself and our team. Some girls were even given clothing from the closets of their host homes. Wow... just, wow.
On another note yet the same one (life with Christ, anyone?!), I've been set free. This may only minister to female hearts (I'm pretty sure my "audience" is mostly female anyway, so this is A-ok), but it's something that changed my whole outlook on life. What is it? I do not have to look for or pursue in ANY way my future husband... God is my matchmaker. If I am waiting for the man He's bringing to me, I will wait on Him patiently and only look to Him till a godly man comes along who makes the effort to be with me. I don't have to initiate or make the effort - if I'm worth it, the man will. I mean, right? Don't take this wrong and think I'm waiting for a fairytale knight-on-a-white-horse dealio, but like most girls I'm waiting for a guy to see my worth and want to be around me because of it. Let me know if you disagree... I welcome the challenge. Ha. :)
And now, after all that, I'm most pleased to share with you that my church (Mile '0' Fellowship) is entering into a revival week this week! So if you or anyone you know is nearby, come check it out! Every evening this week at 7pm at the church. The Holy Spirit will have His way in us, amen!
The Lord is gracious and compassionate... slow to anger and rich and abounding in love. Praise Jesus. AMEN!
"Schlampski"
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