The last few months
of our lives have been an incredible whirl-wind of crazy, busy, worn out and
amazing all rolled into one...
Sometimes we forget
simple truth's that God has already spoken through his word!
Galatians 6:7-9-7 Do not be deceived, God is not
mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he
who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the
Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not
grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose
heart.
So many times I have found myself discouraged or distracted
because stuff that is happening...even though it may be good or even incredible
stuff when combined with other stuff can be a little overwhelming...but if we
will just hold on...the blessing is coming over the horizon!!
Sometimes I need this reminder because of ministry, sometimes
trying to work through our finances, sometimes trying hard to get
healthier...but what ever it is...this scripture is still true!
So whatever you are carrying today...maybe it is stuff you have
been carrying for a while...let me encourage you to turn it over to the one who
won't struggle picking it up for you! If you are tired, discouraged, hurt, or
overwhelmed...let me encourage you to focus or re-focus on Christ...don't lose
heart...cause it's gonna be worth it all!
Lastly...let me share a note that a girl from our church
wrote today and shared on her facebook.
by Elizabeth Rivera on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 2:14pm
God has placed this on my heart and I hope and pray it blesses you.
Focus. I know when I think about that word, I always think of a camera. If the camera isn't focused, then the picture doesn't turn out too well. We have to focus on schoolwork, when we are driving we have to focus on ten million things so we don't get hurt. If you realize it or not, we have to focus.
Lately, God has been gently correcting me on where my focus is. Christ needs to be our #1 focus. Not the boy or girl who thinks we're cute, not the bills that need to be paid, or what the hottest trends are but Him. When we take our focus off our Christ, things get bumpy. While God wants us to be blessed and have nice things, that should not be our#1 focus. While God wants us to be happy and have a cute little love story, that shouldn't be our focus. When we put God first, those things fall into place so easily and beautifully you have no choice but to stand back and thank God.
"fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."-Hebrews 12:2
Focus and surrender to Him and you will be amazed!
I am proud of Elizabeth and for her sharing what the Lord put on her heart!
Be blessed and encouraged friends! Don't lose heart!
-p.jimmy
PS. What God is doing in our lives and in our church and
in our youth ministry is stupidly-off the boat incredible! Wanted to share that
because I am pretty sure...he is just getting started! The best is yet to come!
3 comments:
Wow what a great letter to share from a young lady God is just getting started in this life. To Elizabeth, life is just like a camera. Look and focus for life is like that one perfect day. It goes by that fast and if you keep the camera focused, you will look back and be so happy of the life you shared with others like us. Thats so much , I surely needed to hear your letter. For today I shall focus on God and all other things will fall into place.
Love you all.
P Jinny"s Mom. A very proud mom too.
I told her about your comment ma. Love you!
Ms. Anita-Thank you so much for your encouragement! I really appreciate it. All I desire is to be used by God in whatever He wants me to do. I am so happy that He used me to bless you! God Bless you!<3
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