He has RISEN - What a glorious, wonderful, beautiful thing! Christ the Lord has risen. The grave could not hold him, he conquered death and sin. He paid my debt. This is a glorious day!
Lent has been a pretty amazing time for me this year. I really feel like God spoke to me and called me out in a number of different areas. I am not the same person I was 40 days ago. I'm enjoying silence and the peace that can come with it. I feel my mind renewed has over this past 40 days it has been filled things above.
As well during these 40 days so much has happened in mine and Tim's life. We went to Los Angeles, we moved, we announced our resignation to our family at WLA, we launched our website and we continue to prepare for our move to Detroit and then on to Toronto. (If you have no idea what I'm talking about there is some information about all this at our website ) As well during this time I was sick. I came down with a nasty cold that held on to me for about 3 weeks. Its sounds strange but I am so thankful that I was sick. God really pushed me into relying on HIS strengthen and power. There came a point were I stopped praying to be healed and started to pray that I would learn the lessons that He had for me during this time. That was an amazing prayer. God began to teach me and grow in me a stronger desire to live my life in complete surrender to Him.
I feel God calling me into another challenge for these next forty days. So if you are interested in joining me and seeing what I'm to I'll be blogging about this all on our website www.luvisaverb.com
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Day 2 - April 11
Today is actually the official end of Lent. Tomorrow we get the honour of celebrating the fact that Christ rose from the dead with millions of other people around the world. Tomorrow I'll wrap up what God has been teaching me during these 40 days. Thank you so much for journeying with me.
Take time in this next 24 hours to remember what Christ did on the cross. If you don't know or don't understand what He did start on this journey. Ask questions, do some seeking out of truth. There is a hope great then all your circumstances.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Day 3 - April 10
This was a dark night for the disciples 2000 years ago. This night they thought their hope was gone and their dreams dashed. Peter had denied, Judas had betrayed, and the rest ran in fear. Not only was this the night they lost their Lord and King, it was a night where they were filled with shame and guilt to go along with their immense sorrow. Have you been there? That dark night where you thought your hope was gone. Or that moment you fell again.
Fast forward to Sunday. Fast forward to Christ walking with the disciples on the road to Emmaus. The darkness they felt was lifted. Christ light of the world appeared, forgave, encouraged and became not only their King but their Saviour. Take heart if you are in this dark place or if guilt and shame seem to be chasing you. Remember if you believe in Christ you have the light of the world, you have forgiveness and freedom from guilt. The darkness will lift and your Sunday will come.
Fast forward to Sunday. Fast forward to Christ walking with the disciples on the road to Emmaus. The darkness they felt was lifted. Christ light of the world appeared, forgave, encouraged and became not only their King but their Saviour. Take heart if you are in this dark place or if guilt and shame seem to be chasing you. Remember if you believe in Christ you have the light of the world, you have forgiveness and freedom from guilt. The darkness will lift and your Sunday will come.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Day 4 - April 9
I heard this song the other day and it had a deep impact on me and I wanted to share it with you. It's worth the time.
I will pray for you now, for you have been my faithful friends
While the road we walk is difficult indeed
I couldn't not ask for more than what you've already been
Only that you would say these prayers for me
May your heart break enough that compassion enters in
May your strenght all be spent upon the weak
All the castles and crowns you build and place upon your head
May they all fall, come crashing down around your feet
May you find every step to be harder than the last
So your character grows greater every stride
May your company be of human insignificance
May your weakness be your only source of pride
What you do unto others may it all be done to you
May you meet the One who made us
And see Him smile when life is through
May your blessings be many but not what you hoped they'd be
And when you look upon the broken
May mercy show you what you could not see
May you never be sure of any plans you desire
But you'd learn to trust the plan He has for you
May your passions be tried and tested in the holy fire
May you fight with all your life for what is true
I have prayed for you now all my dear and faithful friends
But what I wish is more than I could eever speak
As the way wanders on I'll long to see you once again
Until then, would you pray these prayers for me?
Oh, that you would pray for me
I will pray for you now, for you have been my faithful friends
While the road we walk is difficult indeed
I couldn't not ask for more than what you've already been
Only that you would say these prayers for me
May your heart break enough that compassion enters in
May your strenght all be spent upon the weak
All the castles and crowns you build and place upon your head
May they all fall, come crashing down around your feet
May you find every step to be harder than the last
So your character grows greater every stride
May your company be of human insignificance
May your weakness be your only source of pride
What you do unto others may it all be done to you
May you meet the One who made us
And see Him smile when life is through
May your blessings be many but not what you hoped they'd be
And when you look upon the broken
May mercy show you what you could not see
May you never be sure of any plans you desire
But you'd learn to trust the plan He has for you
May your passions be tried and tested in the holy fire
May you fight with all your life for what is true
I have prayed for you now all my dear and faithful friends
But what I wish is more than I could eever speak
As the way wanders on I'll long to see you once again
Until then, would you pray these prayers for me?
Oh, that you would pray for me
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Day 5 - April 8
Last week I had what I thought was a great complement from someone. They thought I was only 20! HAHA what great thing. I'm 28 soon to be 29 and next year 30 will be here. Then I was thinking why was it such a great complement? Why is getting older a negative thing? For those of us who follow Christ getting older should be a glorious thing! Everyday is another day closer to when we get to see and be with Jesus. And if I am to love the Lord with all my heart, soul and mind one day getting to being with Jesus should be so exciting to me. We have this hope for eternity.
But I know why it was such a great complement and why I/we have a desire to stay young it's because I/we do not have an eternity mind set. My eyes so often are focused just on the world around me. I mean it's easy to do. It's easy to look at the problems around me or focus in on my worries or troubles. But when I put on the filter of eternity do those problems, worries, troubles or even pleasures seem to mater as much? If I could keep my eyes focused on the end of race it will force me to remain in the race. So yay for age and this little lines around my eyes and those gray hairs that are starting already. Bring on 30, 40 , 50 or how ever many days or years God grants me. "For me to live is Christ and to die to gain"
So while I am here on this earth and in light of eternity I need to remain focused on things that God has called me too. Being a wife, raising Layla, being apart of a church family, and sharing Christ's love with all that might meet(with words and with action)
In light of eternity this should effected my decisions. How I spend my time (like I mentioned above)as well as how I spend money. In light of eternity do I need the car that I drive or to buy the latest clothing for me or Layla - hmmm I struggle with that last one. In light of eternity do I need another pair of shoes or a new decor item for our house? hmmmm I seem to struggle with all these... I'm not saying that we shouldn't make our houses feel welcoming or we should dress in rags and just hand me downs but I think I really need to take stock in what I need in light of eternity and what I just get sucked into buying because my eyes are only focused on this world.
In light of eternity what will your day look like?
But I know why it was such a great complement and why I/we have a desire to stay young it's because I/we do not have an eternity mind set. My eyes so often are focused just on the world around me. I mean it's easy to do. It's easy to look at the problems around me or focus in on my worries or troubles. But when I put on the filter of eternity do those problems, worries, troubles or even pleasures seem to mater as much? If I could keep my eyes focused on the end of race it will force me to remain in the race. So yay for age and this little lines around my eyes and those gray hairs that are starting already. Bring on 30, 40 , 50 or how ever many days or years God grants me. "For me to live is Christ and to die to gain"
So while I am here on this earth and in light of eternity I need to remain focused on things that God has called me too. Being a wife, raising Layla, being apart of a church family, and sharing Christ's love with all that might meet(with words and with action)
In light of eternity this should effected my decisions. How I spend my time (like I mentioned above)as well as how I spend money. In light of eternity do I need the car that I drive or to buy the latest clothing for me or Layla - hmmm I struggle with that last one. In light of eternity do I need another pair of shoes or a new decor item for our house? hmmmm I seem to struggle with all these... I'm not saying that we shouldn't make our houses feel welcoming or we should dress in rags and just hand me downs but I think I really need to take stock in what I need in light of eternity and what I just get sucked into buying because my eyes are only focused on this world.
In light of eternity what will your day look like?
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Day 6 - April 7
Lent has been a pretty amazing experience for me this year. As we enter into Passion week I want my heart to remain sensitive to all that God is doing around me. I think with any holiday/celebration season we can get lost in the busyness of getting things done instead of sitting at the feet Jesus. For me, to often I'm Martha. Doing, going, busying myself with tasks instead of being Mary who chose to sit and quiet her heart and learn from her saviour. This next week is busy and there simply are things that have to be done. However I really want to take time to "Be still and know that I am God". I want to focus on what Jesus - the King, the creator, the ruler of all did for me. I want to pull my eyes of these earthly things and keep my eyes focused on eternity. I encourage you to take that time. Focus - "the cross before me, the world behind me"
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Day 12 - April 1
So I've been out of the blogging world for the past couple of days. Tim, Layla and moved this weekend. Ever tried to move with a cold? I think everyone should try it sometime, in fact my parents are doing that right now. You learn what your made of - basic weakness and then you learn what God is made of - strength. The two go together quite well.
Friday night I'm lying in bed and I can't get to sleep because I'm so excited about our move. I emailed my mom the next morning and said "I just know that I know we are following God's will and that this is the next step that we are to take." We moved from out 2 1/2 storey house to an apartment - a basement apartment - a basement bachlor apartment. Huh? you say. There are any different reasons for this move which I won't get into right now. So we move! Saturday was an interesting day. The move itself went well. The place we are staying is really nice newly redone suite that is bright and has this huge yard for our dog. Speaking of the dog, thats when the day started to turn. Our dog, who we love (I think), chewed through the seat belts on the Uhual rental van while we were unloading the van. Just a note to keep in mind, insurance doesn't cover dog chewed belts your visa does. Then later that night we can not get our sweet little girl to settle and go to sleep. SO it 3am Layla is crying and we are exahusted. And hear God wispher "Do you know that you know?"
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all
At that moment I had to rely on the fact that less then 24 hours before had no doubt that I moving in the direction that God was asking us to move and hold on to that.
In those moments where you feel like the path is clouded and your afflications will over take you go back and remember what God had called you to and hold on to that.
Friday night I'm lying in bed and I can't get to sleep because I'm so excited about our move. I emailed my mom the next morning and said "I just know that I know we are following God's will and that this is the next step that we are to take." We moved from out 2 1/2 storey house to an apartment - a basement apartment - a basement bachlor apartment. Huh? you say. There are any different reasons for this move which I won't get into right now. So we move! Saturday was an interesting day. The move itself went well. The place we are staying is really nice newly redone suite that is bright and has this huge yard for our dog. Speaking of the dog, thats when the day started to turn. Our dog, who we love (I think), chewed through the seat belts on the Uhual rental van while we were unloading the van. Just a note to keep in mind, insurance doesn't cover dog chewed belts your visa does. Then later that night we can not get our sweet little girl to settle and go to sleep. SO it 3am Layla is crying and we are exahusted. And hear God wispher "Do you know that you know?"
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all
At that moment I had to rely on the fact that less then 24 hours before had no doubt that I moving in the direction that God was asking us to move and hold on to that.
In those moments where you feel like the path is clouded and your afflications will over take you go back and remember what God had called you to and hold on to that.
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