* So I finally can announce the winner of the Last gift give-a-way! The donations received in December were just incredible! I am so blessed that you all have been there for me in moments of crisis, and that you have continued to show your support through prayers, networking, and financial gifts! PayPal has really made a difference, so thanks to all of you who have made use of that option! So now for the winner, by random draw.... drum roll... Cheryl! Thanks Cheryl for you support of Radical Feet, and your gift will be on its way to you!
* I would like to ask you all to be in prayer for me and my family. God's got a plan, I know, but We could still use your prayers. We are in the process of getting the final documents for us to register to live here, and things are not going smoothly. So pray that we get the papers that we need, all before our deadline next week! Thanks in advance for your intercession on our behalf!
And now for this weeks blog:
Here is a fact about me, I love Sushi! Which is pretty funny when you think about it, since I was the kid who would not eat anything that came from the Sea. For instance, growing up, we always had family get-togethers at the Fish Camp. Obviously you go there to eat fish, not me. My grandfather actually would take some chicken to be grilled beforehand, just so I would have something to eat. Because I wouldn't eat their chicken since they fried in the same oil as the fish.
I hated FISH! But now, I love Sushi. And I even eat fish. Why? All because in one moment, my taste buds changed, and I was willing to try something new. And in recent years, I have promised myself to be more adventurous when it comes to food. The same thing happened to me over Mexican food. I use to not like it. I thought everything was way too spicy. But then, out of determination I tried Mexican again, and what do you know? I found several things I loved, and the spice was just right! Now I cook it at home all the time(well when we have the proper seasonings in the cabinet from the states).
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| Mexican Cooking with veggies I used to not touch too! |
The point is, we all go through changes in life. But it is hard to embrace change, its hard to embrace new things. Its even harder to push through our own mental blocking, when we are presented with a chance to try new things. For me, its all in my head. Try this new food, and instantly I start squinting my eyes and psyching myself out. What-if's flood my thoughts. "What if it doesn't...", "What if it does..." ??? I start doubting before I even try.
Metaphor for LIFE! Yes, this is a metaphor for life. When you have an active relationship with God, He will constantly be using things in life to grow you as a person. New friends, work, school, city? Or even what could feel like a loss of those things as well. The point is, life is always moving forward. We are all on a race to death (that is a little morbid, but 100% true). We are here today and gone tomorrow, not promised a single next breath. I mean, if we are afraid of trying new foods, how much more fear do we have about living our lives for Christ? Countless number of people I know or have met, are not living their lives the way God calls us all to live. They mentally block out the rules and guidelines that God has set before us. God is love, but if you've ever read the Bible, you know that He is also a God that judges. Fire from heaven, plagues, and ultimately he'll judge how we lived our lives.
Do not be afraid of doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord. I am being so serious here. Our cultures tell us to down play God, the Bible, and our faith. "O sex with him/her isn't a sin if you love that person.." That is a lie. It's a sin... Or "saying those cuss words isn't bad, as long as the situation is right for it".. Again a lie. What comes our of our mouths, is what is in our hearts as well as our actions.
That is scary. My actions and words are a reflection of what is in my heart. And if my days are few, then how should my life look? Read the Bible! Everything you need to know is in there, and all you have to do, is let the Holy Spirit move and show you new things! But be ready for change...
So maybe for you, trying something new, would actually be getting right before God, instead of a new food. For me, its avoiding the high's and lows I have when it comes to trusting God with the new things.
Do not live life in fear. Not in fear of what people will think if you are crazy in love with Jesus. Not in fear of what people will say if you do everything you can to keep your mind and body pure in God's eyes. But do know, that you should be afraid of missing out on God's call in your life.
Many who say Lord Lord, will not enter the kingdom. That is something to fear too. And the fact that as Christians we are called to share the Love of Christ with others, and when we don't, that could mean someone we know, living in hell for eternity. That is scary!
Get right with God. DO not fear the life he has called you too. It may mean less money, no boyfriend/girlfriend. It may mean a new city, and less friends. But God will sustain all your needs if you'll let him. And the joy and peace that will be in your heart, will surpass all understanding! And God will use you to bring glory to his kingdom. He'll use you to make a difference in this world! And you'll be blessed!
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