Life... Abundantly

Life... We are called to live an abundant life... But what exactly does this mean? We all know the scripture Jeremiah 29:11. For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans to prosper not to harm you and plans to give you a hope and a future. But my question is... Do we REALLY believe it. Do we really believe that he wants us to live an abundant life? Well he does. The abundant life he wants us to live does not consist of walking around as a failure or looking down at the ground all day long, It doesn't consist of looking at someone for who they were rather than who they are and it also doesn't consist of looking back at your past, because everyone knows its hard to move forward when you are looking back... and if you do you are destined to crash. My Pastor has been talking about our lives and how so many times we go around with "what he/she" thinks we are or who we are tattooed to our person. Depression, Divorce, Fear, Finance, Sexual Immorality, Hurt and many more that so many "Christians" carry around like a suitcase. I found this to be something that NEEDS to be talked about now more than ever. Because as I look around me, so many of us are walking around with something that we have let keep ties with us. If we could all just realize that God has taken that away when we became his child we would all be better physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If we could get our focus off of ourselves, we would then see our purpose and vision as one of Gods children. Other people! We are called to help the hopeless, the hungry and the hurting. God has called us to live an abundant life consisting of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self- control. He wants his Love to shine through us to reach others... what good does it do if it stays bottled up in us and never reaches something that is desperately in need or hurting beyond comprehension. We are made to love. Live in Love and Prosper, The World was never made to rule over us as it is many Christians today, but we were made to rule and have dominion over the world, being made in his image and likeness. We are co-heirs of Christ. He is for us not against us!!! We serve a loving God who continues to bless his children and give us all a hope and a future. His love will never fail.

No matter what

If any song could be playing in my heart... it would be this one.


I’m running back to your promises one more time, Lord that’s all I can hold on to, I gotta say this has taken me by surprise, but nothing surprises you. Before a heartache can ever touch my life, it has to go through Your hands, and even though I, I keep asking why, I keep asking why,



No matter what, I’m gonna love You, no matter what I’m gonna need You, I know that You can find a way to keep me from the pain but if not,if not, I’ll trust you, no matter what, no matter what.



When I’m stuck in this nothing-ness by myself, I’m just sitting in silence, there’s no way I can make it without Your help, I wont even try it. I know You have Your reasons for everything, so I will keep believing, whatever I might be feeling, God you are my hope, and you'll be my strength,



No matter what, I’m gonna love You, no matter what I’m gonna need You, I know that You can find a way to keep me from the pain but if not, if not, I’ll trust you, no matter what, no matter what.



Anything I don’t have You can give it to me, but it’s ok if You don’t, I’m not here for those things, the touch of Your love is enough on its own, no matter what I still love You and I’m gonna need You



No matter what I’m gonna love you, no matter what I’m gonna need you, I know that You can find a way to keep me from the pain but if not, if not, I’ll trust You, I know that You can find a way to keep me from the pain, but if not, if not, I’ll trust you, no matter what no matter what no matter no matter what

Be exalted in our praise.

As your presence fills this place, be exalted in our praise, as we worship, I believe you are near...
Do we still stand in awe of him and worship because of who he is, and what he has done in our lives? Our life was created for so much more than to just exist...we were called to live to worship our creator, and he should always be exalted not only with our worship but with our lives. Our life should be a love song directly to him. We spend extensive amounts of time worrying about what someone else in our life will think about us, when really... honestly all that matters is what he thinks and if he approves of the way we live the life he has given us. Our hearts should always be set on him through everything we encounter. I am amazed at his great love.. & how we are or can be changed from glory to glory. He is always near..even when we feel distant.. he is always near, and his love never changes. He just wants us to worship him and I have found that aspect of life can fill you with amazing love and peace for your life and help you encourage others to never give up, no matter what the trial. God is our redeemer and the lover of our soul. Before we were ever lovable he loved us, before we were admirable he admired us,when we were hopeless..he gave us hope and still today... he loves us even when we show him very little love sometimes when our lives get soooo busy. Exalt him in your praise, your life, everything... his blessings and love will always be enough.

YOU are Beautiful.

Until you and I are one. Are we one with God or are we two different people altogether? Im not going to sugarcoat it and say that I have had a wonderful week and that everything has went exactly how I wanted it to happen... because this week it just hasn't. I have been trying to obey his voice and do what he has wanted me to do this week, and one of those tasks was one that I, myself, was not excited about doing, and when I did do it, after the fact, after last night, I feel a peace about continuing in what I have been doing and just praying for a certain family individual... Because I now see that it is not good for us to be together right now... complete opposite people. I can tell you however; that God has a plan in and through everything, and his love never fails no matter how manipulated or hurt we may be, he will always be there, and he always places people in my life when I need them... exactly when I need them. I need you like the rain, I long for your love so much, I want it, your pure touch, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL...BEAUTIFUL....SO BEAUTIFUL. God sees our hearts and who we are, inside and out. Every aspect. I need you to be here, come to me, I can feel you near, I love you, you are my hope, and you love me as your own. You are beautiful...beautiful... so beautiful. He wants us to know that we truly are his own and that we are beautiful and made in his very own image. I have been constantly having to remind myself of this through these challenges this week. & remind myself that he has a WONDERFUL plan for my life and is guiding my steps. He is always there when I need him and even when we feel like we don't need him he is always there. We have to remind ourselves of who we are in him constantly, because truly this world and even your "family" can get you very down on yourself when you know for a fact you did nothing wrong. I'm soooo blessed to have the wonderful people he has given me to be here for me and live their life to the fullest and encourage me too. Gods mercy and love are never-ending. & he has never given up on you? Not one time. I believe he is everything I need and everything I will ever need to live my life and right now, well this past year or two, I have felt closer to him than ever. & its the greatest feeling ever. I would never go back to the occasional prayer or reading of my bible. There is sooo much more liberty and freedom when you seek the one who sees you as beautiful and in his image. Oh happy day, you wash my sin away, I'll never be the same. Forever I am changed. Embrace his love and the peace he has for you today, even in life's struggles, in the bad and the good times. He is a never-ending, ever-present, never failing God who loves and cares for every aspect of your life, even the little things up to the big things. Oh what a glorious day!! He has BIG plans, during our BIG circumstances and issues. He still knows we are beautiful.

Are we still the same?

Wont relent until you have it all, my heart is yours. Many waters can not quench this thrist. Wont relent until you have it all, My heart is yours.

Well, I have been thinking this week... Have we really given it ALL. We know that Jesus did give it ALL. He needs to be set as a seal upon our hearts for there is love that is as strong as death, jealousy demanding, as the grave. He gave his all so we could be here and live with ALL we have for him. This world can ultimately get to the point where we are extremely busy and dont have time to do the things he would want us to do. I dont know about any of you but I know that sometimes, with school, church, and my grandpa being sick sometimes I find myself doing extensive things in my own life that I do not get what I really needed in that day... and thats my quiet time.. alone... with my Father to just talk to him... Because you really can just talk to him.. tell him how your day is going and what is on your heart... Thats truly what he desires from all of us. He wants a relationship with every single one of us who have accepted him... not just to be one of those casual friends that we all have that we talk to about once a week. He wants to be the best friend that you call, text, or email every day and multiple times. He doesnt care if we have fun with our friends... he just wants to be with us, not backed in a corner of your heart that only shows up on Sunday and Wednesdays. He gave his best and sometimes I look around and feel like all of us.. me included.. do not show him enough.. or give enough.. He desires for us to take him everywhere with us and be inside of us.. but just not on the inside but to appeal to the outside of us as well, to show others. He loves us so much and has a wonderful plan for every single one of you. There should be nothing that we want me, and we should not relent until he truly and honestly has it ALL.

Im running to your arms.

The riches of your love will ALWAYS be enough. Nothing compares to your embrace, Light of the world forever reign. Im running to your arms.

This weekend, I have found myself not being able to stop listening to this song. Its been a very spiritual (high) weekend I guess you could call it that. I have really been "running to his arms" because truly its the only thing that meets me exactly where I am. I love being in his will and knowing he loves me more than words can say. I never have to worry about not being loved or not being accepted because as long as he loves me and excepts me that is all that really matters to me. He has given me soo many people in my life that mean the absolute world to me. I truly can sit here tonight and tell you that I am sooo happy and excited about his will and plan for my life. I can not wait. I understand that if he NEVER did one more thing for me in this life that I would STILL owe him my life and everything in it. He makes me happy and he always knows exactly how to make me smile. Its a relationship I would not trade for anything. be encouraged that even when you feel like no one loves you or even cares....he does....ALWAYS. and he will NEVER stop loving you.

Blessing and honor to you the only wise King

Filled with wonder awestruck wonder at the mention of your name. Jesus your name is power breath and living water such a marvelous mystery. Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God almighty who was and is and is to come. With all creation i sing praise to the King of Kings.

I have been thinking about this song this morning. Are we still "Filled with awestruck wonder at the mention of his name." Do we still have the feeling we had when we were first saved and everything was lifted from us..? Do we still care as much as we did then? We should have that same feeling each day we wake up from our cozy beds. The price he paid is too great for us to care sooo little. We would not even be on this world if it weren't for him. I feel like the phrase Pastor Bobby uses alot is a great eye-opener. "If i were God, and its a very good thing Im not... I would simply reach down to Earth and just turn off the oxygen... and when everyone started flopping around like fish and turning blue... then I would say who needs who now. Because the truth is... God does not need our ability but our availability... after all we are talking about the God of the universe here.. What could he possibly need except desire for our love and admiration and our availability to do his work here on Earth. Just a reminder.. Love all of you.