Clay

Jesus, I'm your clay. Take me and make something beautiful out of me, whatever you wish and in whatever way you wish to do it. I trust you on that. I love you and thank you that I always have you to hold.

"Spirit of the living God,

Fall afresh on me!
Break me, melt me,
Mold me, use me,
Spirit of the loving God,
Fall afresh on me!"
-Daniel Iverson.

What He sees

"Nothing can be hidden from My love. It searches and reaches into the very depths of your being and sees all. But that doesn't change My love for you; it makes Me love you all the more in a way that you could never understand. You see your faults; I see your love for Me. You see your failings; I see the times you persevere and make it." -Jesus

Mind-blowing

Doesn't it seem illogical that a flower can sprout from a hard insignificant seed? Maybe not, because we've seen it happen hundreds of times.
But then why do we find it illogical that the good can come out of the bad? That with Jesus we can have joy intsead of mourining and beauty for ashes. Why is it so hard for our minds to comprehend that in the same way that the honey results from the squeezing, the perfume from the crushing and the dawn follows the night, so the good and greater things come as a result of the so called bad?
That's something I want to have a complete turn around in, a change and ajustment of my mentaility. I know it won't be overnight. Going back to the example of the seed, the flower will take the time it needs to grow. But doesn't it make you smile?
All kinds of trees, fruits, flowers, the shelter and nest they offer can result from the planting of a seed.
Let's allow Jesus to plant those dark, hard, cold seeds into our lives. Let's allow Him to prepare the ground in the soil of our hearts even if it hurts us, distabalizes us, messes up our plans and shakes what we had in mind. If God plants the seed, He has a greater plan in mind than the best one we could ever come up with in our best day. Not to mention that He sees past, present and future. My, I love Him!
I'm glad I'm not ruling my life. I'm so glad He takes control. I'm happy for the twists that life naturally makes, the storms, the heavy rain, the winds, the shaking and the pouring of tears. That doesn't just happen. Someone is orchestrating it all. And mind you, I'm exceedingly happy (even if I always have to make a conscious effort to remember) that the orchestrator is Jesus, Creater of the universe and My husband. Another mind-blower, He picked me! And He picked you!

Celebrating who you are

You're my sister, you're my friend, you're one who supports me with prayer, a soldier that fights by my side. You're this not just to me, but to everybody else.
You're smiles and you're love
You fight to give your best every single day
You're an encourager
You're a follower and you're a leader,
You take play and work seriously
You're a reflection of unfathomable wonders
You're a determined individual
You're gentle, yet you're firm
You make those around you have a laughing time!
You leave every single person who meets you a little better than before.
You make Jesus feel real because so much of Him is embodied in you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WINDY!

I wish you an unforgettable, adventurous year in which you forge ahead undaunted by the waves, discovering the treasure chests of dreams come true and being in love with He who can be your ALL. I admire you Windy! Thank you for inspiring me. Thank you for all that you are! I'm really, really thankful for you.
I'm seeing you soon!

Best interests at heart

From Jesus with Love

I have your best interests at heart. Everything that has happened to you, or will yet happen to you, or hasn’t happened to you, has all been according to My plan. You haven’t been forgotten, missed, skipped over, neglected, or any of the terrible lies that the Enemy might whisper to you. You’re right where I want you, and being in the center of My will is what will always bring you the greatest joy.

Just being human

“Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless it’s a fatal mistake, which, at least, others can learn from.”—Al Franken

Thank you so much for sending me this quote Jesus, especially today!

Sandy

"My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.—The one to whom I can say, “I like me best when I’m with you.”—Unknown

He goes for the impossible cases

-Clip from "Dreamer" (2006)-

God specializes in making the impossible work.
If you feel like you're the runner with the disadvantages. Maybe a mare, of which none have won the race before. Perhaps you've gotten hurt and don't feel fit for the run. Or very few people or none believe you can make it. Let me tell you that God believes you can and that He'll cause the unbelievers to drop their mouths open! He can turn the disadvantages of whatever situation into victories and cause what others believed to be impossible, become possible.
Think about David and Goliath. Young, inexperienced, inadequately armed David going to face a giant of three meters tall who is a veteran warrior. Talk about odds and risks. Now, remember who won?
I've got an impossible situation, and I know there will always be one or many in my life. But I'm comforted with the fact that Jesus goes for the impossible cases! -And He does because those demonstrate His enormous power.
There's nothing too hard for Jesus. After all, He made the universe out of nothing! And He loves to do the impossible! He loves overwhelming us with His love and power, He loves to awe us and show us how well cared for we are. He loves showing us who is Boss and Who can do all things! All we need to do is believe and keep the faith when everything around us looks dead wrong. That's the hard part, but it's worth it if we wanna see the miracle.

“Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends.” -George Mueller

What truly matters

Today I talked to a man, who has been a friend, a mentor and a former teacher of mine. He told me he had blown it really bad, that all of his long hours at work, doing all he could to reach a higher level of living had been futile cause now in the state he was in, having money didn't matter at all. Possessions meant little to him, he couldn't care less for the material things and it showed. But he grasped on to a little book with Jesus' words and trusted that "This will help me on!"
In the end that's all that will.
In the end, love is what matters most.
His misty eyes told me this is a reality I must keep for life. Yet another reminder, thank you Sweet Love.

"Worry about"

In bed I kept thinking: "what if this happens? And then this person does this and the other feels that? No! What did I get into?! Why does this have to be happening?!"

Jesus: There's no need for you to be worrying about that.
I looked startled, thought about it and then asked in a final tone, "Then what should I be worrying about?"
Jesus: Worry that I won't take care of you.
Now I had a confused look. "But what is there to worry about in that?!"
Jesus: Exactly. NOTHING!

There's nothing to worry about.

My smile had grown by the minute and I realized pathetic little me had to stop worrying.
At last!