Just because no one has been fortunate enough to
realize what a gold mine you are,
Doesn't mean you shine any less.
Just because no one has been smart enough to figure out
that you can't be topped,
Doesn't stop you from being the best.
Just because no one has come along to share your life,
Doesn't mean that day isn't coming.
Just because no one has made this race worthwhile,
Doesn't give you permission to stop running.
Just because no one has realized how much of an
awesome woman you are,
Doesn't mean they can affect your femininity.
Just because no one has shown up who can love you on
your level, Doesn't mean you have to sink to theirs.
Just because you deserve the very best there is,
Doesn't mean that life is always fair.
Just because God is still preparing your king,
Doesn't mean that you're not already a Queen.
Just because your situation doesn't seem to be progressing
right now, Doesn't mean you need to change a thing.
Keep shining, keep running, Keep hoping, and keep praying,
Keep being exactly what you are already. COMPLETE!!
BEING A WOMAN OF GOD!!!!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
I Am A Soldier In The Army Of God
“I am a soldier in the army of God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer. The Holy Bible is my Code of Conduct. Faith, prayer, and the Word are my weapons of warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity and tested by fire.
I am a volunteer in this army and I am enlisted for eternity. I will either retire in this army at the rapture or die in this army; but I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out. I am faithful, reliable, capable and dependable. If my God needs me, I am there. If He needs me in the Sunday school, to teach the children, work with the youth, help adults or just sit and learn, He can use me because I am there.
I am a soldier. I am not a baby. I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up, pumped up, picked up or pepped up. I am a soldier. No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me. I am a soldier. I am not a wimp. I am in place, saluting my King, obeying His orders, praising His name, and building His kingdom! No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy or give me handouts. I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to. I am committed. I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around. I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside. I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit.
When Jesus called me into this army, I had nothing. If I end up with nothing, I will still come out ahead. I will win. My God has and will continue to supply all of my need. I am more than a conqueror. I will always triumph. I can do all things through Christ. The devil cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me. Weather cannot weary me. Sickness cannot stop me. Battles cannot beat me. Money cannot buy me. Governments cannot silence me and hell cannot handle me. I am a soldier. Even death cannot destroy me. For when my Commander calls me from this battlefield, He will promote me to Captain and then allow me to rule with Him. I am a soldier in the army, and I'm marching, claiming victory. I will not give up. I will not run around. I am a soldier, marching heaven bound.”
- B.J. Morbitzer
I am a volunteer in this army and I am enlisted for eternity. I will either retire in this army at the rapture or die in this army; but I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out. I am faithful, reliable, capable and dependable. If my God needs me, I am there. If He needs me in the Sunday school, to teach the children, work with the youth, help adults or just sit and learn, He can use me because I am there.
I am a soldier. I am not a baby. I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up, pumped up, picked up or pepped up. I am a soldier. No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me. I am a soldier. I am not a wimp. I am in place, saluting my King, obeying His orders, praising His name, and building His kingdom! No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy or give me handouts. I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to. I am committed. I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around. I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside. I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit.
When Jesus called me into this army, I had nothing. If I end up with nothing, I will still come out ahead. I will win. My God has and will continue to supply all of my need. I am more than a conqueror. I will always triumph. I can do all things through Christ. The devil cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me. Weather cannot weary me. Sickness cannot stop me. Battles cannot beat me. Money cannot buy me. Governments cannot silence me and hell cannot handle me. I am a soldier. Even death cannot destroy me. For when my Commander calls me from this battlefield, He will promote me to Captain and then allow me to rule with Him. I am a soldier in the army, and I'm marching, claiming victory. I will not give up. I will not run around. I am a soldier, marching heaven bound.”
- B.J. Morbitzer
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Willing To Come Forth As Gold
I have always felt the need to vindicate myself when I get into a difficult situation. My whole life I felt I had to defend myself in more ways than one and because of this I am always on the defensive side. Many times I have it all planned out as to how I am going to clear my name or prove that I am right and I will fight to the very end to ensure that I am not thought ill of. However, recently my convictions steer me a different way. My head is in for the fight my heart says, “the battle isn’t yours it’s the Lords”.
Recently a situation occurred and I did not even get the chance to stand at my own defence. Then, the Lord reminded me that when this type of situation occurs my spirit is on trial, my attitude is everything. Even though I know this to be true I spent the whole week worrying and having fewer nights of sound sleep because my name was not cleared. Nahum 1:7 KJV says, The Lord {is} good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. If I truly lived the words that I know so well and trusted the Lord’s control over every situation in my life I would have spent less time thinking on how I can change the outcome and more time in prayer thanking him for yet another opportunity to examine myself and my life.
I have seen the hand of the Lord move to aid the afflicted when the right spirit is shown over the years and I know that His Word will not return void onto Him. Matthew 25:40 KJV reads, “...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." The Lord knows and sees everything and the moment you are judged wrongfully or left defenseless He is saying, “don’t take it on, don’t worry about it, be still.”
As I think on this further I am challenged at the following questions. What was my fault in the situation if any? I can always say I am hurt and I have been wronged but I need to reflect and consider what led up to the events. What does the scripture really mean when it says, “Why do ye not rather take wrong? Why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? What is it that compels me to fight instead of leaving the situation in the hands of the Lord? God is good, He makes no mistakes and He expects us to lay our burdens at His feet. I rest comfortably in the fact that I am His child and He has my best interest at heart and chastises me in order to remind me that the battle will always be His.
O Rejoice In The Lord
God never moves without purpose or plan.
When trying His servant and moulding a man.
Give thanks to the Lord though your testing seems long;
In darkness He giveth a song.
O rejoice in the Lord, He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried and purified,
I shall come forth as gold.
I could not see through the shadows ahead;
So I looked at the cross of my Saviour instead,
I bowed to the will of the Master that day;
Then peace came and tears fled away.
O rejoice in the Lord, He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried and purified,
I shall come forth as gold.
Now I can see testing comes from above,
God strengthens His children and purges in love.
My Father knows best, and I trust in His care;
Through purging more fruit I will bear.
O rejoice in the Lord, He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried and purified,
I shall come forth as gold.
Recently a situation occurred and I did not even get the chance to stand at my own defence. Then, the Lord reminded me that when this type of situation occurs my spirit is on trial, my attitude is everything. Even though I know this to be true I spent the whole week worrying and having fewer nights of sound sleep because my name was not cleared. Nahum 1:7 KJV says, The Lord {is} good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. If I truly lived the words that I know so well and trusted the Lord’s control over every situation in my life I would have spent less time thinking on how I can change the outcome and more time in prayer thanking him for yet another opportunity to examine myself and my life.
I have seen the hand of the Lord move to aid the afflicted when the right spirit is shown over the years and I know that His Word will not return void onto Him. Matthew 25:40 KJV reads, “...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." The Lord knows and sees everything and the moment you are judged wrongfully or left defenseless He is saying, “don’t take it on, don’t worry about it, be still.”
As I think on this further I am challenged at the following questions. What was my fault in the situation if any? I can always say I am hurt and I have been wronged but I need to reflect and consider what led up to the events. What does the scripture really mean when it says, “Why do ye not rather take wrong? Why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? What is it that compels me to fight instead of leaving the situation in the hands of the Lord? God is good, He makes no mistakes and He expects us to lay our burdens at His feet. I rest comfortably in the fact that I am His child and He has my best interest at heart and chastises me in order to remind me that the battle will always be His.
O Rejoice In The Lord
God never moves without purpose or plan.
When trying His servant and moulding a man.
Give thanks to the Lord though your testing seems long;
In darkness He giveth a song.
O rejoice in the Lord, He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried and purified,
I shall come forth as gold.
I could not see through the shadows ahead;
So I looked at the cross of my Saviour instead,
I bowed to the will of the Master that day;
Then peace came and tears fled away.
O rejoice in the Lord, He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried and purified,
I shall come forth as gold.
Now I can see testing comes from above,
God strengthens His children and purges in love.
My Father knows best, and I trust in His care;
Through purging more fruit I will bear.
O rejoice in the Lord, He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried and purified,
I shall come forth as gold.
Monday, June 30, 2008
THE INCOMPARABLE CHRIST
More than nineteen hundred years ago there was a man born contrary to the laws of life. This man lived in poverty and was reared in obscurity. He received no formal education and never possessed wealth or widespread influence.
He never travelled extensively. He only once crossed the boundary of the country in which He lived. But this man’s life has changed the course of history.
In infancy He startled a king; in childhood he puzzled doctors; in manhood He ruled the course of nature, walked upon the waves, and hushed the sea to sleep. He healed the multitudes without medicine and made no charge for His services.
He never wrote a book. Yet His life has inspired more books than any other man. He never wrote a song. Yet He has furnished the theme for more songs than all the songwriters combined. He never founded a college. But all the schools put together cannot boast of having as many students.
He never marshalled an army, nor drafted a soldier, or fired a gun. Yet no leader ever had more rebels surrender to Him without a shot fired. He never practiced psychiatry. Yet He has healed more broken hearts than all the doctors far and near.
The names of great statesmen have come and gone. Scientists, philosophers, and theologians are soon forgotten. But the name of this man abounds more and more.
Once each week the wheels of commerce cease their turning and multitudes gather to pay homage and respect Him.
Though time has spread nineteen hundred years between the people of this generation and his birth, He still lives. His enemies could not destroy Him, and the grave could not hold Him. This man stands forth upon the highest pinnacle of heavenly glory, proclaimed of God, acknowledged by angels, adored by His people, and feared by devils, as the risen Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
He never travelled extensively. He only once crossed the boundary of the country in which He lived. But this man’s life has changed the course of history.
In infancy He startled a king; in childhood he puzzled doctors; in manhood He ruled the course of nature, walked upon the waves, and hushed the sea to sleep. He healed the multitudes without medicine and made no charge for His services.
He never wrote a book. Yet His life has inspired more books than any other man. He never wrote a song. Yet He has furnished the theme for more songs than all the songwriters combined. He never founded a college. But all the schools put together cannot boast of having as many students.
He never marshalled an army, nor drafted a soldier, or fired a gun. Yet no leader ever had more rebels surrender to Him without a shot fired. He never practiced psychiatry. Yet He has healed more broken hearts than all the doctors far and near.
The names of great statesmen have come and gone. Scientists, philosophers, and theologians are soon forgotten. But the name of this man abounds more and more.
Once each week the wheels of commerce cease their turning and multitudes gather to pay homage and respect Him.
Though time has spread nineteen hundred years between the people of this generation and his birth, He still lives. His enemies could not destroy Him, and the grave could not hold Him. This man stands forth upon the highest pinnacle of heavenly glory, proclaimed of God, acknowledged by angels, adored by His people, and feared by devils, as the risen Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Friday, March 28, 2008
It's True. I Don't Own A Television.
I took two years but I finally did it. I got rid of my television. Why, you ask? Well for starters, it is full of filth, foul language and sexually suggestive content. Shall I continue? Yes, I know it is 2008 and everyone else on the planet has this “great invention” sitting proudly on its own special table in the centre of the family room. In my life, the television became my friend, the first thing I turned on when I couldn’t sleep and the reason I hardly ever pray. However, after self examination and the realization that my Christian life can only be enhanced by this decision, I found the strength to let it go.
When I say the television became my friend I am not kidding with you. I would come home from my daily activities and turn it on even before I put my purse down. At times I could not even remember how it got turned on. It was almost as though the television knew I was coming home and would do me the honours all by itself. My phone calls to human friends became far and few between because I had to watch my show. When I was sad I ensured my time was spent watching a comedy and when I was happy I watched a sad, romantic movie to remind myself...
There were times that I heard my pastor implore the congregation to pray when awoken in the early hours of the morning. Not me, I had my friend to watch and she would let me watch her until I fell asleep again. I know that there really isn’t anything worth watching at 2am in the morning but it kept me company and since I live alone I was allowed at least that earthly luxury. The bottom line is I fooled myself and my Christian life has suffered as a result. The television had become a pedestal in my life.
When I realized this embarrassing truth I knew something had to be done and for two years I tried to do what had to be done. The reminder here is that the race really isn’t for the swift. I made promises to my Lord and broke them; I told friends of my plans and hid the truth that my true friend still sat proudly in my living room. For two years I tried, promised and prayed. Sometimes you feel like doing the honourable thing but the Lord has a way of reminding you that everything must be done in His time. Finally He smiled down on me and helped me to rid of this thing that I have put before Him many times over.
Everyone has things in their lives that they struggle with. For some people they may never have the problems with television that I had, but they certainly may be a struggle with something else. Once you realize what it is that draws you away from the Lord you can then ask for His strength to help you do what is right. So, now that I have ample time and silence in my home I can make room for my Lord to work in my life so I can be the praying, God –fearing, Christian I have been called to be.
When I say the television became my friend I am not kidding with you. I would come home from my daily activities and turn it on even before I put my purse down. At times I could not even remember how it got turned on. It was almost as though the television knew I was coming home and would do me the honours all by itself. My phone calls to human friends became far and few between because I had to watch my show. When I was sad I ensured my time was spent watching a comedy and when I was happy I watched a sad, romantic movie to remind myself...
There were times that I heard my pastor implore the congregation to pray when awoken in the early hours of the morning. Not me, I had my friend to watch and she would let me watch her until I fell asleep again. I know that there really isn’t anything worth watching at 2am in the morning but it kept me company and since I live alone I was allowed at least that earthly luxury. The bottom line is I fooled myself and my Christian life has suffered as a result. The television had become a pedestal in my life.
When I realized this embarrassing truth I knew something had to be done and for two years I tried to do what had to be done. The reminder here is that the race really isn’t for the swift. I made promises to my Lord and broke them; I told friends of my plans and hid the truth that my true friend still sat proudly in my living room. For two years I tried, promised and prayed. Sometimes you feel like doing the honourable thing but the Lord has a way of reminding you that everything must be done in His time. Finally He smiled down on me and helped me to rid of this thing that I have put before Him many times over.
Everyone has things in their lives that they struggle with. For some people they may never have the problems with television that I had, but they certainly may be a struggle with something else. Once you realize what it is that draws you away from the Lord you can then ask for His strength to help you do what is right. So, now that I have ample time and silence in my home I can make room for my Lord to work in my life so I can be the praying, God –fearing, Christian I have been called to be.
Friday, January 25, 2008
The Real World:Christian Oppression
Todays class was very very eye opening for me in terms of who has rights and who doesn't. Who's core beliefs are more important than who's? Well, returning to college after 5 years has certainly made me more aware of how the world truly operates today.
In class, we were given case studies and after reading them we were to simply state our thoughts and feelings on the cases presented. The first case study gave an account of a gay man wanting to marry his partner. He has a Christian friend that he has invited to the wedding but he wishes not to attend the wedding. The class was very open in discussing their opinions and then the class took a turn.
There is an openly gay woman in the class who ran out the room crying because there were people in the class who said that if this were a real situation they were put in they too wouldn't attend the wedding because of their belief system. The man is entitled to his choice but those who don't accept that lifestyle would want to opt out of attending the wedding. We were then told by the professor that when we are voicing our opinions we should be aware of who is in our surroundings.
My question is this...Was she aware of her surroundings when she was telling everyone in class that she was gay. Was she aware that maybe there would be a Christian in the room who she might offend? If everyone is entitled to free speech why were the Christians responses the only one recognized as offensive?
I don't really know what to make of the situation myself. I will say that for the remainder of the class I felt very disconnected from my surroundings and I just felt like I needed to be in a safe place. I don't know about the future of our youth but I will say that we have to pray that God will be instilled in their hearts at an early age. I've heard people say that they would not encourage their children to reach out for the Holy Ghost at a young age because the child couldn't possibly know what they are asking for. I will say that the longer we wait to encourage them in the Lord the sooner the adversary will have free reign in their lives. I'm praying, I hope you are too.
In class, we were given case studies and after reading them we were to simply state our thoughts and feelings on the cases presented. The first case study gave an account of a gay man wanting to marry his partner. He has a Christian friend that he has invited to the wedding but he wishes not to attend the wedding. The class was very open in discussing their opinions and then the class took a turn.
There is an openly gay woman in the class who ran out the room crying because there were people in the class who said that if this were a real situation they were put in they too wouldn't attend the wedding because of their belief system. The man is entitled to his choice but those who don't accept that lifestyle would want to opt out of attending the wedding. We were then told by the professor that when we are voicing our opinions we should be aware of who is in our surroundings.
My question is this...Was she aware of her surroundings when she was telling everyone in class that she was gay. Was she aware that maybe there would be a Christian in the room who she might offend? If everyone is entitled to free speech why were the Christians responses the only one recognized as offensive?
I don't really know what to make of the situation myself. I will say that for the remainder of the class I felt very disconnected from my surroundings and I just felt like I needed to be in a safe place. I don't know about the future of our youth but I will say that we have to pray that God will be instilled in their hearts at an early age. I've heard people say that they would not encourage their children to reach out for the Holy Ghost at a young age because the child couldn't possibly know what they are asking for. I will say that the longer we wait to encourage them in the Lord the sooner the adversary will have free reign in their lives. I'm praying, I hope you are too.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
A New Year!!
2007 flew by so quickly for me as I was the busiest I had ever been. My business did the best it had done, ever. I travelled every single month except February but made up for that by going out of town 2x in other months. I ran a 2 week summer camp at my church which turned out to be quite successful and was asked to run it again in 2008. The real gift of the year was that the Lord also gave me the opportunity to overcome some of life's obstacles. All it all it was a good year.
Looking back on these few accomplishments I see that the Lord hasn't forgotten me and has blessed me far more than I deserve. My new years resolution for 2008 is to simply draw closer to the Lord. If I can do that, I'm confident, all my other wants and dreams will fall into place.
I recently decided to return to my studies. Monday morning, January 7 ,I will become a student again. Hopefully for the last time. My aim is to gain my Bachelors in Social Work-Gerontology. I trust that you all will pray for me to succeed. (Anything less than a 4.0 is unacceptable in my books!) I trust that this move will help me more in my church as my current occupation takes so much of my free time that I don't feel like I'm doing all that I can for the work of the Lord.
Please pray for me as I pray for you, my family and friends. Make room for the Lord in your life if you haven't already done so. He is the only Way and through Him there is Life. I love you all and wish you happiness, love and joy.
Looking back on these few accomplishments I see that the Lord hasn't forgotten me and has blessed me far more than I deserve. My new years resolution for 2008 is to simply draw closer to the Lord. If I can do that, I'm confident, all my other wants and dreams will fall into place.
I recently decided to return to my studies. Monday morning, January 7 ,I will become a student again. Hopefully for the last time. My aim is to gain my Bachelors in Social Work-Gerontology. I trust that you all will pray for me to succeed. (Anything less than a 4.0 is unacceptable in my books!) I trust that this move will help me more in my church as my current occupation takes so much of my free time that I don't feel like I'm doing all that I can for the work of the Lord.
Please pray for me as I pray for you, my family and friends. Make room for the Lord in your life if you haven't already done so. He is the only Way and through Him there is Life. I love you all and wish you happiness, love and joy.
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