Mission

We should be reminded a mission field doesn't have to be out of the country! 

We are not all called to the same thing, same area, same place ect! 

(That would be wild and crazy if we all flew out of the country 

wouldn't it…say what...who would be left here in this field) 

Be reminded your mission might be just where you are standing, 

right where you are sitting, right where you lay! 

Don't miss out on your mission

…live to the fullest and know you are right where He has called you to be!!!! 

Get a clearer picture, this could be in the line at the grocery, 

smile at the cashier and ask how their day is before they ask you

-if they even do, in your marriage-stop the crazy cycle, 

raising your kids up-working moms and non working moms-it's all work, 

the soccer field, the field trip you attend, waving at the passing car on your street, 

Facebook, email, text, handwritten letter, 

a card, a meal…see the ripple my friends!!! 

#see #clearpicture #yourmissionfield #thisismyhearttothecore

Growth

Over the pass year, really going into the second year for some, alot of my friends have lost someone in their life VERY dear to them. From the loss of a parent, mother and/or father to the loss of a child, it's my hope that anyone walking through such would take this time as a time of growth. Through your healing can bring you such great measure about life...healing...spiritual growth...

Recently in an effort to help a friend who lost her father, I went to the local bookstore to search for grief books for her and I both. For me to help to know more about the process of grief, I've been there, I know what it's like first hand loosing my father when I was 20 years old, but I am not familiar with it from the other side.

One of my passions in life is to be there for others, meet them right where they are in their life, taking them by the hand as they walk through to the other side. Because we all know times come up and there is hope. We do get through things. As the hands and feet of Jesus, I want to be that friend thats there for them. Now I might not always know what that looks like or how to handle that but I know He will equip me each time.

So the book I came up with about grief is Grieving God's Way by Margaret Brownley. I usually try to go for something that my mind can understand, that I can relate to and that I can translate.

I encourage you that no matter what stage of grief your in take time for yourself to move forward each day and gain the full knowledge of grief for a true spiritual growth opportunity.... God calls us to grow right where we are, not when we get things in line or when we straighten ourselves up.

A life of spiritual growth is of a Christian life. Grow in the knowledge of God's word:

Colossians 1:10 so that you may live in a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in everyday: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Mature: Ephesians 4:13 until we all reach unity in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measures of the fullness of Christ.

Here's the link to Grieving God's Way on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Grieving-Gods-Way-Lasting-ebook/dp/B0078FABJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383312575&sr=1-1&keywords=grieving+god%27s+way

It's also available on iTunes, print and also available in audio.

Raise your HAND

If you'd like to grow....

Grow Spiritually

A step towards SPIRITUAL GROWTH is keeping a prayer journal:

-don't over think it!
-include dates of entries

-include scripture that stood out to you, that speaks to your heart, your situation. This will increase your knowledge of God's word. 

-record prayer request

-record answered prayers

-include friends & family request-pour your heart out, your thoughts, your frustrations, your happiness, sadness, joy

-don't feel guilty

-it may take days or a week to finish a page, write a little a day or a lot

-don't know what to write to get started, confess that. Start by stating you've come with an open heart not understanding just where to short journaling.

-use words ONLY

-bullet list

-use color...pens, pencils, crayon, markers

-look on Pinterest-"inspiration for prayer journaling" "prayer journal"

-use pictures

-use words, color, pictures together

-combo

-mix media

-be FREE-hear encouraging words write them down

-focus in on key words of your prayer, your concerns, note verses by that key word. Google the key word for verses ( ex. joy bible verse ) but then read them in your Bible, journal verse from the actual Bible. (openbible.com is good to find verse on by word) 

-expect God to speak to you

-journaling, getting in God's word is like recharging your soul, like recharging your cell phone

-it's not an artsy thing

-write what you hear in you quiet time

-writing in your journal helps your mind stay on track when praying

-helps you become closer to God

-more discipled in your prayer life

-increases your faith

-between you & God only

-no organization, God wants your heart

-tell God how you feel about Him

-what you need

-ask Him to show you areas He needs to deal with in changing you, changing your heart…growing you!

-George Washington, first president of the U.S. kept a journal even at the young age of 20

-take notes during a sermon, paste them in your journal

-a journal reflects your walk with God

-most important is it's written from the heart

-a place you can be real with God, confess your weaknesses and sins, draw close to you're Heavenly Father

-take time to dream and receive God's infinite love

-it can also be a place to "be still" before your maker and reflect, reflect on your life

-prayer journal is about both our relationship with God and our needs, also the needs of others

-transforms you in your daily life with God

-renewal what you're learning, Bible Study, verses, lesson

-listening, turn to scripture and listen when no one else can help

-learn to hear God's voice

The forgotten dream

Forgot to share my dream with y'all from not last night 

but the night before! Are you ready...!?!?!?! 

I dreamed a raccoon got in my house! 

See, I love birds. Like bird feeders in my yard. 

I know, I know it's a true sign I am aging but just last year 

I filled both bird feeders up with the special feed 

I get at Lowes that squirrels don't like. 

And raccoons came and ate out of both feeds. 

How do I know this because my dog told me. 

Her's smart like that...

She chased one off the feeder one night. 

He scooted fast under our fence. Wipe the forehead on that one. 

She was safe and so was he... 

So back to the dream!

What did I do when I realized he was in my house?! 

Well I, in my dream, got up to go to the bathroom and saw him in my house. 

So I screamed for the hubby to get up....that's all I remember! 

Pick Me

Okay,

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