As some of you may know, I have a hard time learning to take time out of my day to sit down and relax. I am just not that type of person, I am go go go. As of today though, I will be taking a yoga class two times a week, two hours each time. Hopefully this will give me some relaxation time and I will learn how to slow down a bit. I can already tell that it will give me more energy as well, because I am forced to wake up early and do more with my day. I have more time to accomplish more things. One of these things being more devotional time. I realize more and more as I get older how important this is and how critical it is. If I want prayer answered and clarity, I need to spend more time devoted to Him, and Him only; no distractions.
This morning Ephesians 2:10 was really on my heart. It says:
For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Ever since last week's sermon given at youth, I have had this on my heart. We talked about killing your past and starting new. There were four points addressed; you have to WANT to kill it, you have to give it to Jesus, you have to STOP talking about it, and you have to move on. I think so many times, we as Christians think everything should always be perfect. We think with one prayer all of the bad in our lives will disappear. However, we are mistaken. As Christ-followers, we must give all of our problems and worries to Him and we will be made new in Him. I have given Him my past and am wanting to be made new again. I am His masterpiece and He has good things planned for me, as long as I am seeking His kingdom.
Your Love is Strong! These words are so powerful to me in this song!
Also- just wanted to share an email I got yesterday from a woman that lives in Oklahoma that took part in the OKC Hope Link fundraiser, that I got to partner in with Miracle Makers. This email brought tears to my eyes! As much as we tend to think we live in a world that has little good, we are wrong. There are such wonderful people out there and this woman is one of them. I feel SO incredibly blessed to be doing what I do and I wouldn't trade a second of it. These words inspire me and encourage me to continue chasing after my heart and desires that the Lord has placed in me:
"Hi, I received your card from the bunko fundraiser that Ryan Mclaughlin put together and wanted you to know you inspire me. I appreciate big hearts like yours that gives more than you get. I have a little girl with Downs and I am amazed by people like you that God sends to lighten the load for moms like me. So thank you! I hope to meet you someday. I pray the Lord blows you away with his goodness. Bless you Allie!"
Continued prayers for Marianne please!!!! To hear more about what's going on with her check out http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/makennajohnson
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