I'm pretty sure that when Jesus called Peter to step out of the boat that there was some hesitation. I don't know that for certain but I have to imagine that Peter, like many of us, would have had to pause and assess the situation. I'm on a boat, in the middle of a lake, with a storm blowing, and now Jesus wants me to get out of said boat and walk to Him. Peter, a mortal man, was going to WALK on water....sure. But he did. Peter walked out on the water.....until he became afraid and started to sink. Peter had to step out of his comfort zone to go and meet Jesus on the water.
So many times in our lives we are like Peter. We want to walk out and do what Jesus is calling us to do but we are fearful. It's scary to be out of our comfort zone! We become fearful of what others will think, what others will say, fearful of what it may cost us (and I don't mean just a monetary cost), fearful of whether we can carry out his commandments.
Recently God called me to do something. Well, let me correct that...He called me a while ago and I put if off. I put it off because I was fearful of what others would think, of whether I would be accepted, if I would have the support of friends and family, if my church would understand. Could I do what He was calling me to do? Somewhere in the process of trying to decide if I should, I forgot about Philippians 4:13. I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength. If God is for me then who could possibly be against me. If God is for me it does not matter who is supportive; I'm trying to please God, not man. One of the greatest feelings of freedom is doing what you know God wants you to and not worrying about what others may think.
So the next time you hear God calling you to something and asking you to step out of your comfort zone, don't hesitate to jump! Take hold of the Master's hand, step out of the boat, and walk into what God has called you to do.
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
4.19.2018
4.13.2018
Where ya been?!?
Oh my goodness folks! Long time, no blog!
So, where ya been?!?
Life, people, life. I'd love to say that I did something crazy like won the lottery or backpacked through Europe or something, but no....I've been home, and work, and church.....I've been running around being a mom and wife and teacher and friend and daughter. I've been swamped and lazy. I've been well and sick. Mostly, I had been distant with God.
"Oh my gosh" you may say - a Christian blogger admitting she had been distant from God! Yes!! Come on people, let's be real....we all have those times where our faith gets tested, we don't pray as often as we should, we doubt God's promises. If someone tells you they have never felt this way before, PLEASE point me in their direction... I NEED to know their secret!
Yes, I stepped away from my blog for a while because I got super busy living my life but also super uninspired. Something happened within our church family that really caused me to question A LOT of things. I needed to take a step back and re-evaluate some stuff. I needed to re-assess who I was in Christ. I didn't talk about it with people (in fact when my mom reads this it will probably be the first she has even heard of it - sorry mom) and I just sort of bottled it in.
Over the last several months, God pulled at my heart strings and has dealt with me in many different ways. It has been a wonderful experience. Coming out on the other side has shown me many things. It's shown me where my true passion in Christ lies. It's shown me that I want to be a better daughter, mom and wife. It's shown me that I don't have to worry about what other think about me, as long as I am doing what I am doing for the King. It's taught me who my true friends are. It's taught me to obey God when He tells you in that still small voice to do something for Him.
Being away from God doesn't mean that He has left you, it means you have left Him. Sometimes in life we need a step back period and that is what I had. But now I am back and ready to take up the mantle that God has given me and do something great with it. There are sooooooo many exciting things that have been brewing in the last month and I can wait to share them with you over the next several weeks. SO come along, and let's get back on this journey TOGETHER!
So, where ya been?!?
Life, people, life. I'd love to say that I did something crazy like won the lottery or backpacked through Europe or something, but no....I've been home, and work, and church.....I've been running around being a mom and wife and teacher and friend and daughter. I've been swamped and lazy. I've been well and sick. Mostly, I had been distant with God.
"Oh my gosh" you may say - a Christian blogger admitting she had been distant from God! Yes!! Come on people, let's be real....we all have those times where our faith gets tested, we don't pray as often as we should, we doubt God's promises. If someone tells you they have never felt this way before, PLEASE point me in their direction... I NEED to know their secret!
Yes, I stepped away from my blog for a while because I got super busy living my life but also super uninspired. Something happened within our church family that really caused me to question A LOT of things. I needed to take a step back and re-evaluate some stuff. I needed to re-assess who I was in Christ. I didn't talk about it with people (in fact when my mom reads this it will probably be the first she has even heard of it - sorry mom) and I just sort of bottled it in.
Over the last several months, God pulled at my heart strings and has dealt with me in many different ways. It has been a wonderful experience. Coming out on the other side has shown me many things. It's shown me where my true passion in Christ lies. It's shown me that I want to be a better daughter, mom and wife. It's shown me that I don't have to worry about what other think about me, as long as I am doing what I am doing for the King. It's taught me who my true friends are. It's taught me to obey God when He tells you in that still small voice to do something for Him.
Being away from God doesn't mean that He has left you, it means you have left Him. Sometimes in life we need a step back period and that is what I had. But now I am back and ready to take up the mantle that God has given me and do something great with it. There are sooooooo many exciting things that have been brewing in the last month and I can wait to share them with you over the next several weeks. SO come along, and let's get back on this journey TOGETHER!
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