Furnace of Life

The furnace. The trials. The hardships. Sometimes life just burns and squelches all possible energy and joy it can must up. But keep going. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. Why? Because those who believe in the Lord have a hope, even if at times it’s just a flicker of hope. But the hope remains.

And on the days that are just too hard remember you are not meant to walk this road alone. Remember we are not to meant to lean on our own power. He is there. So maybe we just need to stop for a moment. Be Still in His presence so we can feel His power. Then lean into Him and stand back up when ready. He will carry you. Because the only furnace that can truly burn you, destroy you… He destroyed that Good Friday we celebrated just weeks ago on the cross.

That flicker you see… that is victory. Even if it is in the Heavenly realms. But that flicker will be ours someday. And my friend, while that someday is later, later is longer.

True worship - John 4

I love how the message shared this scripture. It’s not how and where you worship, it is who you are before God. Are we simply and humbly ourselves?

Take time to read these words. Reflect. And if you are like me you’ll realize the façade you have been maintaining before the Lord. He doesn’t desire fake. He wants real. Real transforming, true, humble souls.

Shame Grows In Secrecy

“Shame grows in secrecy. Our life may not suppose to be shared with everyone but it is to be shared with a trusted few.”

Not all our lives are meant to be shared on social media. Some might be called to by the Lord but many of us are not. And that’s okay. But don’t let the fear of other people’s perceptions keep you from sharing your struggles with a trusted few. Shame grows when kept to oneself. Find that trusted family member or friend, the one that speaks truth and love. Then be brave and share. Share your pain, sorrow, guilt and hurt. Speaking from experiencing the Father works through them to tear down the walls and bring hope and healing.

Delights In Impossibilities

I love reading the Old Testament because it makes this statement come to life. Read Exodus alone and you’ll be inspired by our God who does the impossible. Defeats the gods, parts the seas, fights the enemies, feeds His people. The amazing thing is, God does not change. He is still the same God. He still shows up, He still is the I AM, He still fights for His people.

He is still the God who delights in the impossible.