Food for thought from Phillipians

Tonight I read Phillippians 2:13

"For it is God who works in YOU to will and to ACT accordingly to his Good purpose." (NIV)

"For it is God who works in YOU, both to will and to work for his good pleasure." (ESV)

This verse really grabbed hold of my heart at bible study tonight. I started thinking about how God is constantly working in us, giving us opportunities to share with others or love on others but how often we get wrapped up in our daily routines and miss the opportunities to share God's love when he is ACTIVELY Living inside of us.

My Plan

Do you remember when you were a little and started planning your own life? Over the last few years the plan I thought was best for my life has not happened the way I imagined.

Let me start with my list of I Never thought, I wouldn't be....

* married by 30
* lost some important people in my life.
*my dream car
and etc....

Now let's look at my list of I never thought I WOULD....
* Go on a mission trip to the Amazon
*Have Godly women disciple me
* Completed my masters in Education
* having the opportunity to pour into younger girls.
* Most importantly seeing how my relationship with the Lord has blossomed and I desire to learn something new each day.

No my plan did not turn out the way I expected but PRAISE GOD for his Perfect Plan for our lives. It takes me back to Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare, and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.(ESV version)

Now for those of you whose plan has not taken the path you thought Do not get discouraged or loose heart because Christ has the Perfect Plan. In writing this I just got so excited thinking about the ride or adventure is in store for us.

Am I a blogger?

I always thought I would have a blog after I was married, but lately I have felt God telling me I need to blog. In my life I have had the opportunity to go on different journeys whether it be a mission trips, vacations, or just sharing what Christ is teaching me. I want this blog to be an Encouragement to others and to share with you the journey that I am on.

As I close today, I've been reading "Crazy Love" by Frances Chan. If you have not read this book, I highly recommend it because it really makes you think about your relationship with Christ. It asks questions that sometimes we need to really look deep in our hearts and examine. Am I giving the real answer or am I giving a church answer??

Col 3:2 "Set your mind on Heaven above and not on earthly things."