A lesson in compassion really hit me hard the other day. I use to think I was very compassionate but my heart told me a whole different story. You see when I was younger I forgave everyone but as I grew up I lost that. I became very angry and bitter towards the world and everyone in it. In high school, my senior year, things changed for me. I became “on track” with God and His plan for my life but something was always missing. I was reading Beth Moore’s book called Breaking Free and learned that I was living with captivity. Forgiveness!
I thought that just by forgetting about the hurt that others put upon me was enough to be called forgiveness. I was wrong. I could have been lived in freedom all these years but I chose to be strangled by my captivity.
Here is what I did to be set free.
1) Think of all the people that I hurt and that hurt me
2) Pray that I would be forgiven for my actions towards these people and I also prayed that I would have the strength to forgive these people.
3) I told these people that I am sorry and truly meant it. I also told them about my life changing experience. To the people who hurt me I told them that I forgive them for everything.
4) I accepted my past and now I live in my future, an abundant life with my Abba.
Being compassionate is a hard thing to do on your own. Remember that God, the Father of His children will hold your hand through it all. I know He will. Ask, seek, and forgive.
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Monday, July 26, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Hollywood Part 3: Devotional
Hollywood Part 3: Devotional
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” John 14:6
These are the wonderful words I saw written on the page of my devotional before I embarked on a journey to Hollywood. What a beautiful comfort I received. God did not just stop there, He continues to show how beautifully comforting He is. As we were driving I looked out the glass window to discover something so amazing. On the building it said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” I told my dad of how magnificent it was to see how much God was truly comforting me. I was in awe.
GOD IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE!
I know that God is the way, the truth, and the life. The only way to truly live is to have a relationship with our Heavenly Father. I pray that more people open their hearts to this incredible testament of life. God will comfort you, where ever you go. You are His sheep and He is the Shepherd.
The way: He wants ALL of His children to be in Heaven with Him. To attain this we need to ask God into our hearts and ask for salvation. He will give it to you just believe, follow, and live love out loud.
The truth: God sent His son to Earth to save us. Out of love He saved us from sin. He sent His one and only son to pay the ultimate price so that we might live. Truth be told; Heaven is waiting for us. Anyone who does not accept Christ Jesus will be sent to Hell. Start a relationship with Jesus; after all He is the truth.
The life: Live love out loud. When we live out our love just as Jesus did for us, we develop the ultimate life. We live an abundant life with an outstanding Father holding our hand.
1 John 3:16
“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.”
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” John 14:6
These are the wonderful words I saw written on the page of my devotional before I embarked on a journey to Hollywood. What a beautiful comfort I received. God did not just stop there, He continues to show how beautifully comforting He is. As we were driving I looked out the glass window to discover something so amazing. On the building it said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” I told my dad of how magnificent it was to see how much God was truly comforting me. I was in awe.
GOD IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE!
I know that God is the way, the truth, and the life. The only way to truly live is to have a relationship with our Heavenly Father. I pray that more people open their hearts to this incredible testament of life. God will comfort you, where ever you go. You are His sheep and He is the Shepherd.
The way: He wants ALL of His children to be in Heaven with Him. To attain this we need to ask God into our hearts and ask for salvation. He will give it to you just believe, follow, and live love out loud.
The truth: God sent His son to Earth to save us. Out of love He saved us from sin. He sent His one and only son to pay the ultimate price so that we might live. Truth be told; Heaven is waiting for us. Anyone who does not accept Christ Jesus will be sent to Hell. Start a relationship with Jesus; after all He is the truth.
The life: Live love out loud. When we live out our love just as Jesus did for us, we develop the ultimate life. We live an abundant life with an outstanding Father holding our hand.
1 John 3:16
“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.”
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Hollywood (Part 2)- Conquering my fears
Hollywood (Part 2)
Conquering my fears
Confession: I am fearful of a lot of things. I was able to conquer two of my fears this week. Glass elevators and bridges!
I have been afraid of elevators since I was a little girl. If I ride them then I always hold on. This time was different. My dad and I went into a glass elevator. At first, when I went on I was terrified. I prayed to my Heavenly Father before I got in. I was comforted in the midst of this scary event that was taken place. He did not leave me.
After the elevator we went on the bridge that crosses between buildings. It had a lot of cracks in it. So again I was comforted when I crossed the bridge.
What made me be able to cross the bridge and get on an elevator? Answer: the comfort of God. He never left me.
No matter what you are going through, whether it be facing your fear or even in a struggle God is always here. I recognized how much He loves me for helping in something that I thought was huge. I know that God is holding my hand through every day that have lived and will live. Take a few moments today to truly think about how God has been there for you.
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Conquering my fears
Confession: I am fearful of a lot of things. I was able to conquer two of my fears this week. Glass elevators and bridges!
I have been afraid of elevators since I was a little girl. If I ride them then I always hold on. This time was different. My dad and I went into a glass elevator. At first, when I went on I was terrified. I prayed to my Heavenly Father before I got in. I was comforted in the midst of this scary event that was taken place. He did not leave me.
After the elevator we went on the bridge that crosses between buildings. It had a lot of cracks in it. So again I was comforted when I crossed the bridge.
What made me be able to cross the bridge and get on an elevator? Answer: the comfort of God. He never left me.
No matter what you are going through, whether it be facing your fear or even in a struggle God is always here. I recognized how much He loves me for helping in something that I thought was huge. I know that God is holding my hand through every day that have lived and will live. Take a few moments today to truly think about how God has been there for you.
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Monday, July 12, 2010
Hollywood Part One-Homeless
Hollywood (Part 1)
On July 7th, 2010 my dad and I went to Hollywood. While we were there I realized three major important things that God was telling me. I was in awe with the first one.
Homelessness is a huge problem. Everywhere we went there were people who did not have a home. It broke my heart and I started to realize how blessed I am. I have been taking my house for granted. Let’s look at the back story before I am able to fully explain myself.
My family moved from house to house to house. I did not realize that God gave my family the chance to have a home. Yet I have complained about every single house. I feel awful for complaining. It was always “why do I have to share my room? Or the bathroom is just too small.” I should have been saying “Yay! I get time to get to know my sister better. Or thank you God for providing my family with a bathroom.” See when I took the chance to realize what great things God was doing in my life, I was able to see His blessings for me.
Jeremiah 33:3
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”
I love this verse. It touched me the very first time I read it. My heart has been heavy until I heard this verse. I love how the Creator of the universe wants to answer me. I am going to be praying for the homeless population, not just in Hollywood, and I know God will do big things.
Dear Father,
I pray that you will hear my cry for the homeless population. It breaks my heart to see so many people without a house and without you Lord. Please continue to do big things in their lives. Thank you, Jesus for my home.
I love you Abba!
Amen
On July 7th, 2010 my dad and I went to Hollywood. While we were there I realized three major important things that God was telling me. I was in awe with the first one.
Homelessness is a huge problem. Everywhere we went there were people who did not have a home. It broke my heart and I started to realize how blessed I am. I have been taking my house for granted. Let’s look at the back story before I am able to fully explain myself.
My family moved from house to house to house. I did not realize that God gave my family the chance to have a home. Yet I have complained about every single house. I feel awful for complaining. It was always “why do I have to share my room? Or the bathroom is just too small.” I should have been saying “Yay! I get time to get to know my sister better. Or thank you God for providing my family with a bathroom.” See when I took the chance to realize what great things God was doing in my life, I was able to see His blessings for me.
Jeremiah 33:3
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”
I love this verse. It touched me the very first time I read it. My heart has been heavy until I heard this verse. I love how the Creator of the universe wants to answer me. I am going to be praying for the homeless population, not just in Hollywood, and I know God will do big things.
Dear Father,
I pray that you will hear my cry for the homeless population. It breaks my heart to see so many people without a house and without you Lord. Please continue to do big things in their lives. Thank you, Jesus for my home.
I love you Abba!
Amen
Sunday, July 4, 2010
I look to YAHWEH!
I have something that have been keeping secretly in my heart and leaving a sense of pain. I need to confess about an issue in my life. I was blind to my ignorance and thought this world was created for me. I am indeed selfish and very dishonest with myself. I have heard all the lies before and actually bought into them. I was watching a romance movie the other night and could not help but wonder what God has planned for me. Boy, I was wrong.
I should have corrected myself and thought about what God is doing for me. As a declaration to this great day, I have to come out and say that today is about the freedom God gave you and me. It is an honor to be on this Earth serving my Abba. It is an honor to be breathing and having a glorious life that is often taken grant for. God gave this day to you and me. He fought and endured the worst kinds of pains for me and you. So I will correct myself. God has been doing remarkable miracles in my life.
1. He has healed my sister, Jayden. I have never taken the time to praise God for this miracle. My sister has been battling Leukemia for a few years but now she is living abundantly thanks to Jesus.
2. Jesus has given me an opportunity to learn about Him with an amazing group of women. My mom and I go to the women’s Bible study. I am blessed to spend time with my mom while learning more about ourselves and digging deep into a time of study with our Father.
3. I have theeeeee most amazing and spectacular family in the whole wide world. I am blessed to have a family who loves and accepts me but more than that have dedicated their lives to Christ. I am thankful for the church family that I have. I am honored to have met my brothers and sisters in Christ and then to have a relationship with them.
Those are just some examples of what God is doing my life. He is blessings me abundantly and I praise Him for He is mighty. I do not have to worry about who I will be with, how I make money for my family, or even if I will become something great. I have God and that is all I need. After all if He can fight for my freedom then He will give me peace about my future.
I will look to Yahweh forever, today and tomorrow with arms opened wide. I receive joy and love today because of a compassionate Father to His daughter.
Matthew 6:34
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the times come. “
Today when you remember what the red, white, and blue also remember what God did for you. Trust that He will never leave you, thank Him every day, and have a relationship with your Father.
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will make your paths straight.”
Today and everyday, I will live in freedom because of a loving Father.
Live Love Out Loud!
I should have corrected myself and thought about what God is doing for me. As a declaration to this great day, I have to come out and say that today is about the freedom God gave you and me. It is an honor to be on this Earth serving my Abba. It is an honor to be breathing and having a glorious life that is often taken grant for. God gave this day to you and me. He fought and endured the worst kinds of pains for me and you. So I will correct myself. God has been doing remarkable miracles in my life.
1. He has healed my sister, Jayden. I have never taken the time to praise God for this miracle. My sister has been battling Leukemia for a few years but now she is living abundantly thanks to Jesus.
2. Jesus has given me an opportunity to learn about Him with an amazing group of women. My mom and I go to the women’s Bible study. I am blessed to spend time with my mom while learning more about ourselves and digging deep into a time of study with our Father.
3. I have theeeeee most amazing and spectacular family in the whole wide world. I am blessed to have a family who loves and accepts me but more than that have dedicated their lives to Christ. I am thankful for the church family that I have. I am honored to have met my brothers and sisters in Christ and then to have a relationship with them.
Those are just some examples of what God is doing my life. He is blessings me abundantly and I praise Him for He is mighty. I do not have to worry about who I will be with, how I make money for my family, or even if I will become something great. I have God and that is all I need. After all if He can fight for my freedom then He will give me peace about my future.
I will look to Yahweh forever, today and tomorrow with arms opened wide. I receive joy and love today because of a compassionate Father to His daughter.
Matthew 6:34
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the times come. “
Today when you remember what the red, white, and blue also remember what God did for you. Trust that He will never leave you, thank Him every day, and have a relationship with your Father.
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will make your paths straight.”
Today and everyday, I will live in freedom because of a loving Father.
Live Love Out Loud!
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