Thursday, April 5, 2012
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Break My Heart for What Breaks Yours
Break my heart for what breaks Yours.
Give me Your eyes to see.
These are my prayers every day.
God breaks my heart... but never like anyone else's I know.
People around me talk about how God's broken their heart for the unreached, unbelieving people of the world. This is God's heart. I always hear that THIS is what God wants from His people.
I've known for a long time that's not where my heart is. Don't get me wrong (as people generally do) I want people to come to Christ - it's the most important thing in life!
But my biggest passion?
My passion is for those who are "Saved". They are unreachable because they think they've already got it. They go to church, so they're set. Don't tell them they're not following Christ.
Yes. The Great Commission says "Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations..." (Matthew 28:19, NIV). BUT!!! It does not merely ask that we bring people to a knowledge and acceptance of Christ. It commands us to make disciples. Making Disciples is bigger than converts. It's nurturing and growing people once they're "in the fold."
So. God's heart is obviously (seeing as it's His command to us) not only to bring people to a saving knowledge of Him, but it's also then to continually bring them closer and to not abandon them at the steps of the church in the name of going out to find more to bring to the church.
God's heart breaks for those who don't know Him.
I say God's heart also breaks for those who don't know Him.
My heart is broken for what many other peoples' hearts are not broken for. My heart is broken for what many do not understand.
When I pray "Break my heart for what breaks Yours," I believe that God breaks different peoples' hearts differently. No one person experiences the fullness of God's pain. Another person says God's heart is for the unreached. I say it's for those who don't grasp the fullness of God.
They aren't mutually exclusive. God's heart is for both.
God doesn't give all of His desire/pain to any one person because in our human-ness, we could not handle it.
I believe that God's pain and God's desire for each person is so intense that it would literally and physically break us. God in His graciousness doesn't give us what we ask for. Instead, He gives us a taste of His heart or His "eyes".
Father, Thank You that You don't break my heart with the enormity of what breaks Yours. Thank You that instead You show me what You want from me.
I praise Your caring omnipotence.
Give me Your eyes to see.
These are my prayers every day.
God breaks my heart... but never like anyone else's I know.
People around me talk about how God's broken their heart for the unreached, unbelieving people of the world. This is God's heart. I always hear that THIS is what God wants from His people.
I've known for a long time that's not where my heart is. Don't get me wrong (as people generally do) I want people to come to Christ - it's the most important thing in life!
But my biggest passion?
My passion is for those who are "Saved". They are unreachable because they think they've already got it. They go to church, so they're set. Don't tell them they're not following Christ.
Yes. The Great Commission says "Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations..." (Matthew 28:19, NIV). BUT!!! It does not merely ask that we bring people to a knowledge and acceptance of Christ. It commands us to make disciples. Making Disciples is bigger than converts. It's nurturing and growing people once they're "in the fold."
So. God's heart is obviously (seeing as it's His command to us) not only to bring people to a saving knowledge of Him, but it's also then to continually bring them closer and to not abandon them at the steps of the church in the name of going out to find more to bring to the church.
God's heart breaks for those who don't know Him.
I say God's heart also breaks for those who don't know Him.
My heart is broken for what many other peoples' hearts are not broken for. My heart is broken for what many do not understand.
When I pray "Break my heart for what breaks Yours," I believe that God breaks different peoples' hearts differently. No one person experiences the fullness of God's pain. Another person says God's heart is for the unreached. I say it's for those who don't grasp the fullness of God.
They aren't mutually exclusive. God's heart is for both.
God doesn't give all of His desire/pain to any one person because in our human-ness, we could not handle it.
I believe that God's pain and God's desire for each person is so intense that it would literally and physically break us. God in His graciousness doesn't give us what we ask for. Instead, He gives us a taste of His heart or His "eyes".
Father, Thank You that You don't break my heart with the enormity of what breaks Yours. Thank You that instead You show me what You want from me.
I praise Your caring omnipotence.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Past's Future, Future's Past
I just saw a picture. It was of a Latte Art competition.
Not too long ago a friend told me that it was more exciting that I was going to college than that he was going to college. "Because [I] didn't think [I]'d ever have this opportunity."
Four years ago, I started attending Lakeland Christian Accademy.
I traveled alone to Asia, pursuing a dream - which I didn't even realize til about the time I left.
In barely over a month, I shall be leaving my home, off on my own.
In the past, I never would have seen coming that past's future, which God had planned for me. In my future's past, what did I not see coming in that future?
God, may I truely and readily submit my pasts, futures, presents and dreams to You. Your plans for me are for my good and prosperity, not my harm. Your plans give me Hope.
Not too long ago a friend told me that it was more exciting that I was going to college than that he was going to college. "Because [I] didn't think [I]'d ever have this opportunity."
Four years ago, I started attending Lakeland Christian Accademy.
I traveled alone to Asia, pursuing a dream - which I didn't even realize til about the time I left.
In barely over a month, I shall be leaving my home, off on my own.
In the past, I never would have seen coming that past's future, which God had planned for me. In my future's past, what did I not see coming in that future?
God, may I truely and readily submit my pasts, futures, presents and dreams to You. Your plans for me are for my good and prosperity, not my harm. Your plans give me Hope.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Home Again
I'm home! I'm tired, by the end of my trip I was very frusterated on a few fronts, I missed my friends and family... but at the same time, I was sorry to leave, I can't wait to some day go back, I have new friends, and I am SO blessed to have been on a trip.
I'll try to write a whole update when I have a chance, but tonight I'm going to bed!
I didn't write more while I was there because the computers I got on wouldn't let me get to my blog... :/
anyway!
Hope to see you all soon!
I'll try to write a whole update when I have a chance, but tonight I'm going to bed!
I didn't write more while I was there because the computers I got on wouldn't let me get to my blog... :/
anyway!
Hope to see you all soon!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Arrived!
so! I'm here! The trip has been amazing thus far and my team is amazing. Currently I am in Campong Cham, Cambodia. Yesterday we went to one of the DR locations here and met a bunch of the girls. We worked for a good chunk of the day cleaning the facility. In the evening, we went line dancing by the river and the girls from all the homes joined us.what fun!! Today we will see the sewing school and have some time at the market etc before heading back to Phnom Penh for a couple days.
Prayer requests include:
The heat (which thankfully wasn't too bad for the first couple days)
Bonding with the team
My attitudes (as I might be having a bit of a hard time with one of the team members)
Sleep at night
God has blessed our team this long with health and good travels (for the most part).
I do love you all!!
Prayer requests include:
The heat (which thankfully wasn't too bad for the first couple days)
Bonding with the team
My attitudes (as I might be having a bit of a hard time with one of the team members)
Sleep at night
God has blessed our team this long with health and good travels (for the most part).
I do love you all!!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
So this is it! I head out tomorrow morning between 3 and 3:30. My bags are packed, my passport is checked (but as soon as I'm done here, I'll go check it again!), I'm trusting that my team leader has my ticket and whatever is needed for visas.
Prayers have been petitioned for, money has been raised and sent in, Bible is in my backpack.
Prayer requests:
Smooth traveling
Easy adjustment to the timezone and culture when we arrive
Connecting with my group
This will be an intense trip away from my parents, family, and friends
Open eyes and a heart soft and willing to learn
Blessings, friends!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Thailand/Cambodia?! HERE I COME!!
IT'S OFFICIAL!! I'M GOING!!!!
Ok, so it honestly has been official for quite a while now, but as of today, I HAVE THE $3,000!!!!!!!! I serve an awesome God!!
Sunday morning as I got to my church, I around $765 short. By the time I left, I only needed $164! Then I got another donation from some friends and a commitment to cover the rest of what I needed up to $200 from someone ELSE!! Wow!
So, now I'm going!
I have been on quite a few trips in my life. I've been on mission trips and other overseas trips. I've gone with my parents and by myself. But don't get me wrong: this trip will be VERY much something new.
I've never been to this part of the world. I've never been on a mission trip without my parents, or overseas with out "family" (or someone I would consider family, anyway). I have to pack in only a carry on and backpack - which is proving itself to be QUITE the challange (have you SEEN my hair?! How do you expect me to wash it for two weeks - or even just one - with only 3 oz of shampoo?!), etc!
But God is GOOD and God is FAITHFUL! He's proved already that He wants me to go. He'll go with me. He'll provide.
This trip will be AMAZING and LIFECHANGING!!! I'm SO blessed that I am able to go!!
Ok, so it honestly has been official for quite a while now, but as of today, I HAVE THE $3,000!!!!!!!! I serve an awesome God!!
Sunday morning as I got to my church, I around $765 short. By the time I left, I only needed $164! Then I got another donation from some friends and a commitment to cover the rest of what I needed up to $200 from someone ELSE!! Wow!
So, now I'm going!
I have been on quite a few trips in my life. I've been on mission trips and other overseas trips. I've gone with my parents and by myself. But don't get me wrong: this trip will be VERY much something new.
I've never been to this part of the world. I've never been on a mission trip without my parents, or overseas with out "family" (or someone I would consider family, anyway). I have to pack in only a carry on and backpack - which is proving itself to be QUITE the challange (have you SEEN my hair?! How do you expect me to wash it for two weeks - or even just one - with only 3 oz of shampoo?!), etc!
But God is GOOD and God is FAITHFUL! He's proved already that He wants me to go. He'll go with me. He'll provide.
This trip will be AMAZING and LIFECHANGING!!! I'm SO blessed that I am able to go!!
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