Audience of One

Today in Sunday school, we talked about being religious vs living a christian life. The change happens from the inside out, not the other way around. If you're a born people pleaser like me, you struggle with feelings of inadequacy when someone doesn't like you or criticizes your work.

I have to work hard and do the best I can and remember who I'm really here to please, God.

So here's my prayer:

Lord, as I get up each morning help me to keep my eyes on you. Guide my words and my steps. Help my light to shine, help them see you through me. Amen

Why Church?

Today we heard about passing our passion for Christ with the next generation. What do you say when your child asks why you go to church? The answer shouldn't be because we're good Baptists or because we're supposed to. It should be because God saved us from slavery to sin. He loved us so much that his son died for me. We go to church because we love God and we want to learn more about him and serve him more. It's not about rule keeping because it's already been proven that it's impossible to keep the law by ourselves. We need grace and when we trust our lives with Christ, we're covered in it.  I admit that I don't trust him enough with my life. For some reason I feel like I should be able to handle things on my own. I hate bothering people. It's okay to need help though. We can't live life by ourselves. We have to keep our eyes on Jesus so don't drown in our own circumstances. Let these words be my song:

"I need you, oh I need you. Every hour I need you. My one defense, my righteousness, oh God how I need you."

Leviticus 3

I've been reading my way through the Bible and I'm in the third chapter of Leviticus. I'm so glad we don't have to sacrifice animals any more. Jesus paid it all. Thank you Lord. He was the perfect sacrificial lamb. That's great because no matter how hard I try, I will never be perfect. I screw up daily.

Last night's sermon

I've been thinking a lot about what Brother Don said last night. If God reveals your calling, don't go back and second guess it. Nothing makes the devil more angry than a christian following God's will for their life. He'll do everything he can to convince you that you can't handle it. Even throw road blocks in your way. I have a heart for foster children and I also have a heart for adoption. I've known since I was 16 that I couldn't have children. When someone tells you that you can't have something, it just makes you want it more. A couple of years ago, God really pierced my heart about foster care. I want to be a foster parent but my finances aren't cooperating right now. I'll be honest, it's hard for me to wait on the Lord. I want my life to start now. I'm ready to be a wife and a mother. Patience, patience, patience. Lord, help me.

Beginnings

They say the best way to learn something is to teach it to someone else. That's what this blog is about, being in the word and applying it to my life. I'm no expert, I'm still learning. Welcome to my blog. :)