I Pray For The Passive

Sometimes I pray for the passive, for the ones that won't stand, that won't share their voice, I pray from them to bold, to be fierce to not let the voice of this world consume them. I pray for you, for you to use the voice God gave you. TO stand up from the seat you have been accustomed to. TO say the thing that needs to be said, to take the action that needs to be taken. TO remove the words “its none of my business” from your vocabulary.

Standing up for what is right is seldom convenient.

We have the duty to use our voice, to stand, to make a change, to have an impact. Today use your voice, whether in prayer, with a friend, or talking to a stranger. Use your voice for a purpose. Don't let an opportunity slip past you.

Joy To The World

There is so much sadness in this world, which is why it is SO important that we remember to spread joy everywhere we go. If your still breathing then you still have an ounce of joy in you- spread it with those you come across. Life is hard, life is full of unexplainable situations- let’s make it easier on one another by bringing joy with us instead of baggage, by sharing a smile instead of a complaint, by creating laughter instead of hurt.  

The hardest thing to do is to show joy while you are going through something hard, but by being good to others you will be good to yourself. Share that smile, do something nice for someone else and watch your heart turn happy. 

James 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,

The Devil Shows Up As Everything You've Wished For

If you are going through a hard time, be aware of the people who showed up in your life as soon as that hard time started, ever heard misery loves company? If your trying to make decisions during a hard time know that it may be hard to see things clearly. Be cautious of new friends, be weary of their advice and understand that what they communicate underlines their agenda. Like storms, life's hard times are hard to see things as they are, the rain, the wind tends to blur your focus, making decisions while your sight is blinded usually results in regret.

The enemy wants nothing more to take advantage of your blurred vision, keep guard.

Battle Days Lead To Brighter Days

We have all have experienced those days, that are draining, that suck the life out of you, that leave you asking why? Why is it so difficult? Why am I facing this? These days seem to feel like you are at battle, fighting to make it through the day, fighting to get things done, fighting to accomplish something, anything.

Battle days can happen for many reasons, but perhaps we face these kinds of days because they allow us to grow. Anytime we grow it can hurt, we become stretched, we are put in situations that we aren’t accustomed to and we inevitably experience some growing pains. We face these battle days because God is calling us for more, He moves us out of our complacency and leads us on a new path.

No matter what battle you are facing, no matter how many hard days you have, know that you are not in it alone, and that there is a reason why you face what you do.  God goes before us, that’s His promise to us, He knows what you are facing today. He knows the battle over your finances, the battle over your marriage, the battle between your close relationships, the battle in your workplace. Whatever it is, God knows all about it. You are in this situation not because God wants you to suffer, but because God has more for you, He wants something better for you, He has a plan and He wants you to overcome.

When you face your battle days, know that brighter days are ahead.  God has something more in store and He will never back down on His Promise. When you are tired and feel alone, like you can’t go through one more battle day, simply seek His name, call out to Him, He will give you the strength to keep going, to persevere to those brighter days!

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Deuteronomy 31:8  (NIV)

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

Randomosity: Part 6

Randomosity: The state of being or being part of random occurrences & activities. Also known as being in a state of complete randomness

 Be the light in the darkest shadows. Be cognitive of people you pass by… do not be the bystander, do not be the audience, be the change. Step up. Step out. Do something right, do what Jesus would do, do the moral thing. Stand up to the bully, stand up against the accuser, stand up against those that are strong in the earthy ways and stand tall in your faith. Stand mighty in belief that your Creator will see it through. Fight with your prayers and not with your punches. Be the noble one. Be the change agent. Be like Jesus. <3

 You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

My Story: What I Used To Be

I used to fill empty, walking around on my path of brokenness. Searching endlessly for more, but not knowing where to look. I feared not pleasing others, I feared not being liked, I feared the reality.

My trust was planted in people and possessions. My emotions changed like the wind. And I couldn’t understand or comprehend why life wasn’t perfect. My job wasn’t enough, my relationships were not enough. There was still something missing…

On the outside looking in, the façade looked picture perfect, young, thriving, chasing dreams, the future was bright, but inside I knew things were not sitting right. Something seemed wrong, something was missing and I couldn’t find it. I was hunting; searching for it, but always came up empty.
                                 
Sometimes it’s not until darkness comes completely in, surrounding you to the point it tries to bury you, do you see where the light comes from. It's at this time, it’s at this very moment that you can plant yourself in something that never changes, that never leaves you, that never turns its back on you.

When everything fell apart for me, I was able to understand to comprehend that the only truth, the only solid foundation to plant yourself in, is the relationship you have with one faithful Friend. A Father like no other, a true Counselor, your stability can and only will be found in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

In my darkest hour His light took a hold of me, He comforted me, surrounded me, strengthen me and loved me. I traded conflict for His compassion, I traded fear for His faithfulness, I traded anxiety for His answers.

I used to fill empty, but today everything I need, my Savior gives to me.

I hope that my story encourages you to tap into your personal relationship with the One that created you- what I found was not just for me, but it’s available to all those who choose to believe!

"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."

Matthew 11:28-29(MSG)

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19(NKJV)

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

Alive

Our comfort zones never allow us to grow. They keep us boxed in to what only what we know, we never stretch,we never allow ourselves to grow. In these zones we stay complacent. We stay on the same path, we walk the same road. Part in fear and part in timidness, we never leave our comfort zones, thoughts enter and whisper that the new way will be too different from what we have.  That the unknown territory will be too difficult, too hard. Perhaps we want a change, but can’t muster the faith, that something different just might be better.  Occasionally we  may think, we ponder, that perhaps there is something better.  Take the challenge that the new way, a new change could spark that passion inside, it could change everything and for once or once again you could feel fully alive.

That our soul, our spirit, our heart, our everything could be on fire for something, for someone. That our energy would never run out, that we could face each day with a full tank that we could conquer the problems we face, that fear has no hindrance on us, that perhaps- with something different, we could live, fully, happy, completely.

If there is something inside of you that is yearning for change: a new role, a new position, a move of some kind, an increase in position, or an increase in boldness, a desire to let go of past timid ways and a yearning to be used more. Fellow believers listen to your heart, listen to the direction in which you should go and then act.

It’s time to step up fellow believers; it’s time to live fully for what you were created for. It’s time to not only hear the call, but It’s time to answer the call. It’s time to act. Perhaps the simplest way to feel fully alive is to act on what your Creator has designed for you. God is calling, and He has desires for each one of us, a desire that allows us to rise up. Step outside of your restricted comfort zones, be cognitive of what the Lord is calling you to do.

Feeling alive begins with the One that created you, He alone can change everything, and spark that passion inside that will make you feel so wonderfully alive!

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,  even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),

Ephesians 2:4-5(NKJV)

May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together—spirit, soul, and body—and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he'll do it!

1 Thessalonians 5:24(MSG)

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa