Here's your challenge for this holiday: Click here and take his challenge :)
I'd write my own, but he already said what I was going to say :)
So, tell me if you're going to take it. and then come back and share your story!
GO!!!!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tell Me... (:
I'd really like to know how God has used my blog to impact your life . . . I really love hearing/reading stories of the awesome things God has done in the lives of other people.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Let's Rebel...
Right now, I'll admit I'm slightly frustrated... with myself. I've almost made the dumbest choice in my life, but I didn't and I won't. (And no, I'm not saying what it is, and no, I don't care if you are related to me, I'm not telling.) I'm frustrated because I know I've failed in some areas of my life... Am I proud of them? No. Will I make them again? I sure hope not, but I can't promise anything on that... But I know I'll do better this time around.. What I mean is praying to God to open my eyes to the opportunities that He gives me to bring Him up in the daily conversations. Even though I can be pretty stubborn, and don't like to listen, I'll do better this time around.
I'm tired of not listening, and fighting for control. It gets me nowhere... especially not to the place I'm meant to be at. At times, I want to opt out on what God has called me to do, and where does that get me? Well, not in a fish like Jonah, but certain things make me want to go the opposite way of what God is calling me to do... So, something happened today, that made me re-think things... and especially this one thing that I won't mention.. but let's just say, I'm opting back in to where I should be.
I've been listening to this song by Josh Wilson for awhile now, and it perfectly describes me right now...
Sometimes I,
I just want to close my eyes
And act like everyone’s alright
When I know they’re not.
This world needs God
But it’s easier to stand and watch.
I could pray a prayer and just move on
Like nothing’s wrong.
But I refuse.
‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care.
I don’t want to say another empty prayer.
Oh, I refuse to
Sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself.
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse.
I can hear the least of these
Crying out so desperately,
And I know we are the hands and feet
Of you, oh God.
So, if you say move,
Then it’s time for me to follow through,
And do what I was made to do.
Show them who You are.
There's a reason why I'm almost always up for helping people, if they ask a question and I have the answer to it, why should I wait for someone else to answer it? I don't want to wait on someone else to do what God has called me to do... regardless of all the times that I tell God, "You're crazy! Do you pay attention!?" , "I can't do this, I'm too shy! Can't you pick someone else who isn't shy?!"... and even though I do that, God never has listened to me. I've always gotten back the answer, "Kate - Yes I do pay attention, I created you. I know you better than anyone else ever will. and I've called you by name to do my will. I know you can't do this on your own, but through me you can do all things." God doesn't seem to agree with me til what I say and what I desire agrees with Him. So stop telling God what you think He should do... Remember, and I know He reminds us, He is God, You are not. He will do what He pleases, through whomever He chooses. He'll do it when He wants, However He wants, and through whoever is ready and willing. And that's not up to us.
Lately, I've been challenging myself to go deeper in my relationship with God, and to bring Him up more in conversations... It's pretty interesting to do them both. I'm loving going deeper with God... and bringing Him up more. Yes, people have gotten mad at me for it.. for example: it was on one of my friends' status on facebook, and somewhere in there I shared the gospel, and someone said this, "Oh stfu PLEASE!!!" they actually spelled the whole thing out, and which I will not do. Did it hurt me? A little. but it was worth it. oh and on there, someone asked me, "No offence Katelyn, but why do you always bring God up?" My answer was, "Because I'm unashamed of the One who died to save me from Hell. :)" It didn't seem like a good answer, but it was a good and true one.
I don't want to just share the "good" stories of times when God was brought up, I want to share the "bad" ones, and the "ugly" ones... I'm no where near perfect, I've missed opportunities to share Jesus, I've brought Him up and wasn't doing it like a Christian should, I've been yelled at for it, I've been shut down by people. I've had people be genuine about it, and tell me they're not ready and that they'll think about it.
But share your stories in the comments :) Who knows someone reading your story, could just give them the boost that they need? :) I dare ya! Share it! oh and you're also dared, throughout this week to share Jesus with 5 people.! Consider yourself challenged :) (I want to hear stories at the end of the week!)
"Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20 <3>
Rebel = "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil." - 1 Peter 3:15-17
I'm tired of not listening, and fighting for control. It gets me nowhere... especially not to the place I'm meant to be at. At times, I want to opt out on what God has called me to do, and where does that get me? Well, not in a fish like Jonah, but certain things make me want to go the opposite way of what God is calling me to do... So, something happened today, that made me re-think things... and especially this one thing that I won't mention.. but let's just say, I'm opting back in to where I should be.
I've been listening to this song by Josh Wilson for awhile now, and it perfectly describes me right now...
Sometimes I,
I just want to close my eyes
And act like everyone’s alright
When I know they’re not.
This world needs God
But it’s easier to stand and watch.
I could pray a prayer and just move on
Like nothing’s wrong.
But I refuse.
‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care.
I don’t want to say another empty prayer.
Oh, I refuse to
Sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself.
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse.
I can hear the least of these
Crying out so desperately,
And I know we are the hands and feet
Of you, oh God.
So, if you say move,
Then it’s time for me to follow through,
And do what I was made to do.
Show them who You are.
There's a reason why I'm almost always up for helping people, if they ask a question and I have the answer to it, why should I wait for someone else to answer it? I don't want to wait on someone else to do what God has called me to do... regardless of all the times that I tell God, "You're crazy! Do you pay attention!?" , "I can't do this, I'm too shy! Can't you pick someone else who isn't shy?!"... and even though I do that, God never has listened to me. I've always gotten back the answer, "Kate - Yes I do pay attention, I created you. I know you better than anyone else ever will. and I've called you by name to do my will. I know you can't do this on your own, but through me you can do all things." God doesn't seem to agree with me til what I say and what I desire agrees with Him. So stop telling God what you think He should do... Remember, and I know He reminds us, He is God, You are not. He will do what He pleases, through whomever He chooses. He'll do it when He wants, However He wants, and through whoever is ready and willing. And that's not up to us.
Lately, I've been challenging myself to go deeper in my relationship with God, and to bring Him up more in conversations... It's pretty interesting to do them both. I'm loving going deeper with God... and bringing Him up more. Yes, people have gotten mad at me for it.. for example: it was on one of my friends' status on facebook, and somewhere in there I shared the gospel, and someone said this, "Oh stfu PLEASE!!!" they actually spelled the whole thing out, and which I will not do. Did it hurt me? A little. but it was worth it. oh and on there, someone asked me, "No offence Katelyn, but why do you always bring God up?" My answer was, "Because I'm unashamed of the One who died to save me from Hell. :)" It didn't seem like a good answer, but it was a good and true one.
I don't want to just share the "good" stories of times when God was brought up, I want to share the "bad" ones, and the "ugly" ones... I'm no where near perfect, I've missed opportunities to share Jesus, I've brought Him up and wasn't doing it like a Christian should, I've been yelled at for it, I've been shut down by people. I've had people be genuine about it, and tell me they're not ready and that they'll think about it.
But share your stories in the comments :) Who knows someone reading your story, could just give them the boost that they need? :) I dare ya! Share it! oh and you're also dared, throughout this week to share Jesus with 5 people.! Consider yourself challenged :) (I want to hear stories at the end of the week!)
"Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20 <3>
Rebel = "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil." - 1 Peter 3:15-17
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
It May Be Raining, But The Son Is Still Shinning.
Because Even When The Clouds Cover The Sun, The Light Still Shines Even When We Can't See It...
Here are some pictures that I took about a week ago :)
It wasn't raining when I took the above picture, but I think it did rain a little that day.... and then the sun decided to show itself again.... just like this.
Let God's love be your blue sky. Whatever may come your way, whether rain or shine, let His love guide you, comfort you, give you peace, hope, love, life, joy...etc.
Hmm, this is just one of my many rants, and even though it's not going to be long, I wonder if it'll help someone to see God more? Even if it helps just one person, I'll be joyed to hear about it!! That is if they so choose to tell me about it.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” -John 16:33
- Katelyn.
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