f o c u s : a goal for 2015

I have selected my one word for the year 2015 and that is focus:

focus my mind on what matters most.

focus my heart on Him, only Him. 

I aim to remain focused on the things of God.

That is my goal for 2015. 

year end reflections

today is December 31 2014.

another year has gone by.

I'm thankful for the growth I've seen this year and I look with anticipation how God will grow and shape me in 2015.

God bless,

be

this is how to BE

be acceptable with words (Psalm 19:14)
be not deceived (Galatians 6:7)
be angry, yet do not sin (Ephesians 4:26)
be not envious of evil men (Proverbs 24;1, Proverbs 2419, Psalm 37:1)
be at peace with all men (Romans 12:18)
be not greatly shaken (Psalm 62:2)
be confident through God (Proverbs 3:26)
be not hidden (Matthew 5:14)

(from www.knowbyknocking.com) 

struggles have lead me closer to God

It's been a while since I wrote anything on my blog.

It's time.

Reflecting back, I know my struggles, although painful and scarring, have led me closer to God. I have a new wonder for His grace and mercy.

I'm never too far gone to embrace Him.

the relevance of God

I was once at a place in life where I would do anything for my God. I would go anywhere to spread His fame. 

I moved on. 

To express that God has lost all relevance is a sad thought. 

But I must be honest with myself.

God can handle my honesty.

As long as I'm not doing anything "sinful" (as through the eyes of the church) than I'm doing alright. 

I have reached a point in my life where I'm questioning how relevant God is to me, to society, to the world. I'm sure in some parts of world, He (God) is alive, active, fresh, etc. 

Just not to me. 

Honesty may be a step to God becoming more relevant in me. 

Today I'm asking, "how relevant is God?"

hindrances

A hindrance is anything that blocks the way for me to do the work God has called me to. To knock down those obstacles, identification is key.

A couple years, my struggle with my sexuality was a hindrance. Now it has become an opportunity for me to share how God has worked in my life. 

Today, hurt has become a hindrance. I fear getting close to a Christian community will result in the same type of pain I experienced in the past.

I need to let that go. 

anchored in hope

I live all my life anchored in the hope of God.
that keeps me going.