Honestly I don't know how to start this post or what I should say, but I guess I could start with an apology. Sorry there are no pictures up yet, but the connection is just to slow so I can't download them.
Honestly since my last post not much happened, that I thought worthy of writing about except the amazing conversation I've had with my mexican mama about God and the problems in the world. Secondly going to a Salsa Party, and if you can believe it, I didn't dance, these people were so amazing they could have been ina competition, but I think they all take class. so Man I am determined to learn how to salsa and salsa very well!!!
Well again I say not much has occured that I wanted to talk about until this morning. So my friend and I had an encounter with two young gentlemen which is common here, in which they were trying to find a way to date us, and this included a jewelry and flowers, very sweet, but that's not enough, in the sense that I DON'T KNOW WHO THEY ARE!!!!! Well the point being that this situation bothered me for the next two days and this morning before going to church I felt the Lord leading me to James, not any particular chapter so I started with 1 and that was exactly what I needed. James 1:1-18. The whole section touched me but I want to talk about just one versus 13-15.
When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
Basically like all females I like to be thought beautiful and receive flattery and compliments, but I admit I don't try and go out to find it especially in Mexico, it kind of finds you. At the same time I find that I would prefer not to entertain even though at times I have, because my value and love is not from man but God. I feel that this is a life long struggle that women go through, but today I had a wonderful picture from God. I could see myself as a women, very beautiful dressed in a wonderful long garment, kind of like Lord of the Rings dress, and before me is God who is my father and I run to him and embrace him, and I feel so at home. Here I am in his arms and their is no greater love that I can feel and I know that all that I am is his and I give it freely: My being, my body, my emotions, my thoughts, my desires, all belong to him and they are not my own. Yet I know also that if I am to be given over to someone in marriage one day I want my father to chooses, and in this image I see myself telling God this.
Honestly since my last post not much happened, that I thought worthy of writing about except the amazing conversation I've had with my mexican mama about God and the problems in the world. Secondly going to a Salsa Party, and if you can believe it, I didn't dance, these people were so amazing they could have been ina competition, but I think they all take class. so Man I am determined to learn how to salsa and salsa very well!!!
Well again I say not much has occured that I wanted to talk about until this morning. So my friend and I had an encounter with two young gentlemen which is common here, in which they were trying to find a way to date us, and this included a jewelry and flowers, very sweet, but that's not enough, in the sense that I DON'T KNOW WHO THEY ARE!!!!! Well the point being that this situation bothered me for the next two days and this morning before going to church I felt the Lord leading me to James, not any particular chapter so I started with 1 and that was exactly what I needed. James 1:1-18. The whole section touched me but I want to talk about just one versus 13-15.
When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
Basically like all females I like to be thought beautiful and receive flattery and compliments, but I admit I don't try and go out to find it especially in Mexico, it kind of finds you. At the same time I find that I would prefer not to entertain even though at times I have, because my value and love is not from man but God. I feel that this is a life long struggle that women go through, but today I had a wonderful picture from God. I could see myself as a women, very beautiful dressed in a wonderful long garment, kind of like Lord of the Rings dress, and before me is God who is my father and I run to him and embrace him, and I feel so at home. Here I am in his arms and their is no greater love that I can feel and I know that all that I am is his and I give it freely: My being, my body, my emotions, my thoughts, my desires, all belong to him and they are not my own. Yet I know also that if I am to be given over to someone in marriage one day I want my father to chooses, and in this image I see myself telling God this.
Point being, my own desire for affection can lead and entice me to a place I do not want to be and this can birth forth sin and eventually death. Yet I choose not to fall into this trap and persevere because my worth is in the Lord, as James 1:12 says,
12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
This is only one of many things that the Lord showed me this morning in James, I wish I could share more but I don't want this post to get any longer, yet I encourage all to read it, because it is soo powerful.
This is only one of many things that the Lord showed me this morning in James, I wish I could share more but I don't want this post to get any longer, yet I encourage all to read it, because it is soo powerful.
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I miss you Maya! =(
As for this entry, it reminds me of a song that the Scranton Road choir is singing and they played it at Oasis this past week. It's a very simple song but the lyrics touch on the deepest desire of the heart so it's very powerful. I'm not going to post the whole song...
"Give me Jesus"
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
Give me Jesus.
Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus.
You can have all this world,
Just give me Jesus.
When I am alone,
When I am alone,
When I am alone,
Give me Jesus.
Give me Jesus.
Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus.
You can have all this world,
Just give me Jesus.
When I come to die,
When I come to die,
When I come to die,
Give me Jesus.
you are so good at reminding me of the deep deep love God has for us as His children. it is so encouraging to read your blog and what God is saying to you. i hope all is well - we miss you so much here!!
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