A Season of Sacrifice

This new year has brought about a season of change.. and unbeknownst to me, will be a season of sacrifice.

I was feeling as though I was spinning my wheels and I felt, going no where. I was feeling restless and ready for God to move me, but the Lord was saying nothing. I had experienced this wonderful amazing trip to Africa, where I fell in love with so many children I cant even count.. Children who fill my heart with such joy.... I figured he would soon be unveiling some big plan to me with in a matter of months... but nothing.... Surely he doesn't want me to stay single in America for the rest of my life??? I just keep praying, may your will be done in my life Lord!

After driving myself crazy, along with many sleepless nights. I knew something had to change. I felt the Lord pulling at me, saying, " I'm here, you just don't listen. And how could you through all the NOISE... You listen to your family, friends, FACEBOOK! But I am at the bottom of your list. I want to be your everything"

How can I make him my everything? Get rid of anything that is hindering me from making Him my number one. So I am doing just that. I don't know how long this season will last, I leave that up to HIM, but I know that I want to be able to hear the still small whisper of my Father at any time day or night. I don't want to miss anything and the things of this world can never fill my heart the way He can!!

So as my life has quieted down and I have begun to listen... He has revealed to me that I need to sacrifice more for His kingdom and less for myself more than I do.....I am trusting Him completely as I always do to provide for my Mission Trip to Africa, but this time, I will making sacrifices myself to pay for the trip. I felt convicted to do so and will follow His lead on this, no questions asked! I am hoping that doesn't mean Ramen Noodles, but we'll see...

And so continues the season of Sacrifice...

More to come.........

From Devo on December 23rd, 2010

I have semi- started training (waiting to kick it into gear after all the Christmas CHOW:)
for a half-marathon, So I've been trying to build up my endurance again,
which is a challenge all in itself as it's fallen tremendously, so I have a LONG way to go!

The Lord really likes to tell me things when I'm running for some reason..
I think because it's the most focused I am during the day and he has my attention. So
we have some great conversations. Mostly me listening :)

For those of you that know me well, you know I am very hard on myself. If something doesnt' come quickly or easily,
I get frustrated with myself. So while I am battling things in my mind and at the same time feel like quitting.. he keeps
telling me "RUN THROUGH THIS.. I got this, just RUN THROUGH IT." In all circumstances!!!

I give up too quickly, and don't lean on the one I know who can carry me through. So for
2011 my mantra is RUN THROUGH IT. No matter what.

Keep running the race ( literally:) He has set out us,if we would only TRUST! Each of us has a task to complete in this life, so let's not be wimps and just do it!!
It's not going to be easy, there is going to be HILLS.. big ones.. Trials, disappointments, heartache.. but that is why we have THE BODY OF CHRIST!!!!

At the end of this life, I want to be able to say...

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

And then hear HIM say...

'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness! Matthew 23:23

So make it a great day & RUN THROUGH IT!!