What if God was not who we thought He was?
What if how we think of Him,
how we worship Him,
how we describe Him and our best thoughts of who He is so much less than who He actually is?
What if we started describing God by what He is not, rather than who He is?
How often do you gather up the best images of yourself or the best human attributes you can think of, magnify them to 'perfection' and use those 'qualities' to describe God? It doesn't even fall close.
God is so wholly different than humans, but yet He humbles Himself daily to be able to connect with us, because He loves us, misses us and longs for a conversation with us.
Recently I've taken to just sitting in my room and talking out loud to Jesus.
It felt really weird at first, but as I did it, the spirit put words in my heart, mouth and mind that were not from me.
It was like having a conversation with a best friend who knows my future.
I found myself laughing, listening, thinking or sitting in silence….and then rambling again about my problems which He lovingly takes and shows me how someday He'll use them for His glory.
He doesn't judge anything I say.
Sometimes, I know He is just listening to me…sending His spirit to be present and comfort.
He doesn't instruct me with a list of steps or rules to remember.
Just listens. Just comforts. The spirit lifts up the things I can't explain and brings Love back to my heart. He is so good that way.
Sometimes when it feels like He isn't doing anything in your situation, it's because the spirit is slowly working in your heart. I hold on to four words from James1:4,
"So let it grow."
"….for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing."
I know I can only reach perfection (not necessarily in me, but I can reach out to it daily) by letting it grow.
The work the spirit does in our hearts often feels dry, tedious, boring and hard. But let it grow.
Let the hard times be just as important as the good ones and just talk to Him the whole time.
But I digress.
I wanted to start off this blog with praising Jesus for success in fundraising. I reached my first goal of $3,500! In fact, I literally just checked my balance and I'm over $4,000.
What in the world.
People believe in this.
People believe in God.
They think God can do big things through me my team…I guess that means I'm going to start having to believe that as well!
Here are my deadlines. Pick any one you would like to meet for me! Just kidding. But really.
$150 Deposit? check.
$3,500 – Due: October 1st? Got it.
$6,500 – Due: Around December 17?……Almost there.
$11,000 – Due: April 1st.
$15,500 – Total Due: July 2013.
Here are some ways you can help out! If you see anything that interests you, email me at [email protected] to get it headed your way!
I'm selling artwork.
Prices vary with size and requests…but this is all hand painted, original art….and it's pretty rad.
Here are some examples:
Also, I'm selling shirts at the coffee shop I work at, Bella Latte for $15 each!
I can send them anywhere though, so grab one now!
They say MAKING THE WORLD A BELLA PLACE…and by 'Bella', we mean beautiful.
-Pick your size:
S, M, L and XL
-Pick your color:
Cherry Red, Sky Blue, Light Yellow, Espresso Brown, and Grey
I'm selling threads of Hope Bracelets! TWO dollas.
One for the Race, one for the families who made them back in the Philippines. Threads of Hope is providing an income for impovershed families to help build their community as they weave these fun little bracelets for you to enjoy.
Your money is going to TWO freakin sweet causes. Praise Jesus.
Anything catch your eye? You can contact me with what you want and your shipping info and I'll get back to you asap on the cost. Then simply make the donation on the ride side of this page, where it says 'Support Me'!
Thanks everyone. I can't express how grateful I am for your prayers, messages, emails and donations.
Training Camp is in a month and I can't wait to update you that fun stuff!
-Rach
