So as i was laying down to sleep I began to pray. Pray about things I wanted, needed, desired...blessings in finances, relationships, salvation for the lost, my parents move/job, and many other things.
I suddenly pondered, what does it mean to petition? A passage in the Bible flashed through my mind...
Philippians 4:6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
So, what does it mean to petition?
- According to wikipedia: Petition is a request to change something and can also be the legal title to a pleading that initiates a case to be heard in court.
- According to dictionary.com: Petition is a request made for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority. Something that is sought for by request.
When I think of petition, it makes me think of the people who stand in front of federal buildings with their signs and they stand their "petitioning" until something changes. Rain or shine, sun or snow, these people are faithful in standing for what they want. They believe that by marching around, waving their signs and shouting, that in the end, they can make a difference. They are confident and don't easily give up.
Are we like this with God? Or do we give up easily, thinking that God doesn't hear us?
Do we believe we have the power to move the hand of God?
Are we confident that our words and actions by faith can really make a difference?
Maybe when we pray, we should not merely use words, but should believe and be confident that what we are petitioning for, will come to pass.
God is gracious and able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine...so what are we afraid of? He wants to give good gifts to His children!!! If we feel as though we aren't receiving these good gifts, then who are we? Does God consider me His child?
Am I acting as one of His?
Those are just my thoughts and ramblings as I seek God and believe for miracles!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Building a dream…
This dream that God has me building is getting me very excited! I keep getting new ideas and planning crazy things! I guess if I’m gonna dream, I’ll dream big when nothing is impossible for God!
I was praying awhile back and really wanting God to speak to me about the daycare. I was praying for a name, for a location, for anything. I really just wanted confirmation that something this crazy was actually possible. I had my Bible there on my lap and said “God I want you to speak, guide me in your word.” And I ended up in 1st Chronicles 17. He spoke to me throughout the entire chapter, but here are some key verses that stuck out to me:
Verse 2: “…Whatever you have in mind, do it, for God is with you.”
Verse 10b: “I declare to you that the Lord will build a house for you.”
Verse 23-27 “And now, Lord, let the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house be established forever. Do as you promised, so that it will be established and that your name will be great forever. Then men will say, “The Lord Almighty, the God over Israel, is Israel’s God! And the house of your servant David will be established before you. You, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him. So your servant has found courage to pray to you. Oh Lord, you are my God! You have promised these good things to your servant. Now you have been pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight, for you O Lord, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.”
Wow! I was surprised at what God was speaking to me; He didn’t want me to find a house, but rather to build a house. I am still praying for a name, but now that I know that I will be building a house, I have an idea of where I would like to do it!
Please join me as I build this dream into a reality!
I was praying awhile back and really wanting God to speak to me about the daycare. I was praying for a name, for a location, for anything. I really just wanted confirmation that something this crazy was actually possible. I had my Bible there on my lap and said “God I want you to speak, guide me in your word.” And I ended up in 1st Chronicles 17. He spoke to me throughout the entire chapter, but here are some key verses that stuck out to me:
Verse 2: “…Whatever you have in mind, do it, for God is with you.”
Verse 10b: “I declare to you that the Lord will build a house for you.”
Verse 23-27 “And now, Lord, let the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house be established forever. Do as you promised, so that it will be established and that your name will be great forever. Then men will say, “The Lord Almighty, the God over Israel, is Israel’s God! And the house of your servant David will be established before you. You, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him. So your servant has found courage to pray to you. Oh Lord, you are my God! You have promised these good things to your servant. Now you have been pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight, for you O Lord, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.”
Wow! I was surprised at what God was speaking to me; He didn’t want me to find a house, but rather to build a house. I am still praying for a name, but now that I know that I will be building a house, I have an idea of where I would like to do it!
Please join me as I build this dream into a reality!
This week has been very different than most; I have been in bed unable to walk. Last week I was playing soccer and I was running I went to kick the ball, I don’t exactly know what happened but I remember feeling something move out of place and back again. This something happened in my knee. I was not happy, honestly I was mad at God for letting it happen. In the moment I was unsure of how serious this injury was, it looks as though surgery is on it's way. This time in bed has given me time for lots of sleeping, thinking, praying and pondering.
I don’t know how much I have written about the dream that God has given me, but He spoke to me very clearly last year in October that He wanted me to do something for the children in my neighborhood, Borbollón. At the time I was unsure of exactly what it would look like, but I knew that it was to be a safe place where children could learn, live, and laugh. This place would not be an orphanage (for now), but more of a place where kids could come during the day while their parents are out working. Through many months of prayer and seeking, God has shown me much more clearly what He wants for these kids in Borbollón. While attending the school of Principles for Children and Youth Ministries, God gave me and continues to give me many visions and ideas of what this is going to look like. I am to build a daycare and provide a safe place where kids can come and spend their days learning, living, and laughing. I hope that each child in Borbollón and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to hear about Jesus’ love and the free gift of salvation. In this home, I will provide activities such as: Bible stories and other educational stories, music, physical/recreational activities, basic knowledge of health and hygiene, and breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.
I don’t know where or how it will all come to be, but nothing is too big for my God, and where there’s a vision, there’s sure to be provision.
I don’t know how much I have written about the dream that God has given me, but He spoke to me very clearly last year in October that He wanted me to do something for the children in my neighborhood, Borbollón. At the time I was unsure of exactly what it would look like, but I knew that it was to be a safe place where children could learn, live, and laugh. This place would not be an orphanage (for now), but more of a place where kids could come during the day while their parents are out working. Through many months of prayer and seeking, God has shown me much more clearly what He wants for these kids in Borbollón. While attending the school of Principles for Children and Youth Ministries, God gave me and continues to give me many visions and ideas of what this is going to look like. I am to build a daycare and provide a safe place where kids can come and spend their days learning, living, and laughing. I hope that each child in Borbollón and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to hear about Jesus’ love and the free gift of salvation. In this home, I will provide activities such as: Bible stories and other educational stories, music, physical/recreational activities, basic knowledge of health and hygiene, and breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.
I don’t know where or how it will all come to be, but nothing is too big for my God, and where there’s a vision, there’s sure to be provision.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Amazed by You
I wrote a song and thought i would share it with you!
Amazed by You
The way you paint the sky
Has always caught my eye
And you never cease to amaze me
The sunlight at dawn
The moonlight comes on
As i walk through the darkness
Oh how you never cease to amaze me
For you are my creator
And you are my father
You're the lover of my soul
You hold the earth in your hand
The mountains, the streams and the sand
And you never cease to amaze me
For you are my Jesus
You are my Savior
The redeemer of my sins
You amaze me, Oh you amaze me
Amazed by You
The way you paint the sky
Has always caught my eye
And you never cease to amaze me
The sunlight at dawn
The moonlight comes on
As i walk through the darkness
Oh how you never cease to amaze me
For you are my creator
And you are my father
You're the lover of my soul
You hold the earth in your hand
The mountains, the streams and the sand
And you never cease to amaze me
For you are my Jesus
You are my Savior
The redeemer of my sins
You amaze me, Oh you amaze me
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Trip to Uruguay
While i was in Buenos Aires i had to renew my visa, so i went to Uruguay!!!
had a great day walking around and taking pictures! it was cold, but i enjoyed some time resting on the dock looking out into the ocean.
had a great day walking around and taking pictures! it was cold, but i enjoyed some time resting on the dock looking out into the ocean.
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