The last year has been the most difficult of my life. I have been through more than I ever could imagine and my family has been through a lot also. Needless to say, I've been discouraged. There were times when I wondered why I was going through these things and begged God to just make it easier but in the end, He has comforted and taught me a lot through it all.
At the moment, I am jobless and feel as if I have no direction in my life but I really do have direction. I am supposed to be out there ministering to others and sharing Jesus with the world. This came abundantly clear when talking to the librarian yesterday when I was hanging out at the library (yes, I like to hang out at the library). God just put an opportunity for me to share the Gospel and I did...somewhat. It was more in the form of a casual conversation about the novel, The Shack. Funny how tiny little things can bring about a talk of the Lord.
With all this being said, I ask for prayer to be able to do this more often and that the Holy Spirit give me the words. Even more so, I need a more specific direction. There are people and places God has put on my heart my entire life and I believe I am supposed to do this soon. I even got a confirmation from a non-Believer.
Maybe I'm not making much sense-it is 1:30 a.m. and I am very tired so excuse the chattiness.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Friday, June 26, 2009
Meaningful life
I've been going through this time in my life where I really want to find my purpose. As a Christian, I know my purpose is to tell people about Jesus but there is a deeper purpose, I'm sure. I feel like I have sat still way too long and watched as others have served our wonderful God in ways I'm sure I can too. Guess I am asking for prayer here. Thanks in advance.
In Christ,
-Amanda
Psalm 57:2 says, "I cry out to God Most High,to God who fulfills his purpose for me."
In Christ,
-Amanda
Psalm 57:2 says, "I cry out to God Most High,to God who fulfills his purpose for me."
Monday, April 27, 2009
He is listening
It's been really hard coming up with an entry for this blog. I'm no writer by any means but I usually have no trouble finding words to say or write. I guess I just want it to be profound and meaningful-don't we all. See, I've been going through a lot of junk in the past year and especially the past few months. I guess I wanted to wait until it was over and then write about my "happy ending." I think it may be wiser to write about my junk and what God's doing through it because I realize that the stuff I am going through might help others to see God more clearly.
This point became even more clear this morning when I was reading C.S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters." I've read it before but let me tell ya, reading it when I'm going through this stuff, it carries more weight. Something that really struck me is in chapter eight. Lewis says, "It is during such trough periods, much more than during the peak periods, that is growing into the sort of creature He wants it to be. Hence the prayers offered in the state of dryness are those which please Him best." This really encourages me. During the tough times, I don't "feel" like Gd is near or even hears me but I KNOW he is there and DOES hear me.
1 John 5:14-15 says,"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he HEARS us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
I know this entry isn't exactly deep stuff but sometimes we need to be reminded of the very simple truths He has shown us. If this encourages only one person, that works for me.
Love and prayers go out to all!
This point became even more clear this morning when I was reading C.S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters." I've read it before but let me tell ya, reading it when I'm going through this stuff, it carries more weight. Something that really struck me is in chapter eight. Lewis says, "It is during such trough periods, much more than during the peak periods, that is growing into the sort of creature He wants it to be. Hence the prayers offered in the state of dryness are those which please Him best." This really encourages me. During the tough times, I don't "feel" like Gd is near or even hears me but I KNOW he is there and DOES hear me.
1 John 5:14-15 says,"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he HEARS us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
I know this entry isn't exactly deep stuff but sometimes we need to be reminded of the very simple truths He has shown us. If this encourages only one person, that works for me.
Love and prayers go out to all!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Intentions
härt: The seat of the affections or sensibilities, collectively or separately, the spring of all our actions and purposes; the individual disposition and character.
Reck´on`ing: n. The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation.
God has laid it on my heart for a while now to start a blog. I do enjoy writing down my thoughts but have never really completely shared myself with others. As open a person as I am, it is still difficult for me to be vulnerable, know that anyone could be reading. Before I begin, I would like to make some things clear to my readers (all three of you). One: I am not the best writer. My grammar and spelling will never be perfect but I will attempt to be correct in such manners. Two: I will try to be as honest and forthcoming as possible while pointing it all back to Him. I have been through a lot in my lifetime, not to mention the past three years so I hope this is an encouragement to those who read. Three: I would love to receive feedback from anyone who reads (just be respectful when sharing please). With all this said, I can't wait to begin and bring all the glory back to Jesus!
I would like to thank Robin Crabtree (who is my sister-in-Christ and a talented graphic designer) for making the "Heart's Reckoning" banner seen above!
Reck´on`ing: n. The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation.
God has laid it on my heart for a while now to start a blog. I do enjoy writing down my thoughts but have never really completely shared myself with others. As open a person as I am, it is still difficult for me to be vulnerable, know that anyone could be reading. Before I begin, I would like to make some things clear to my readers (all three of you). One: I am not the best writer. My grammar and spelling will never be perfect but I will attempt to be correct in such manners. Two: I will try to be as honest and forthcoming as possible while pointing it all back to Him. I have been through a lot in my lifetime, not to mention the past three years so I hope this is an encouragement to those who read. Three: I would love to receive feedback from anyone who reads (just be respectful when sharing please). With all this said, I can't wait to begin and bring all the glory back to Jesus!
I would like to thank Robin Crabtree (who is my sister-in-Christ and a talented graphic designer) for making the "Heart's Reckoning" banner seen above!
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