Tuesday, July 30, 2013

For God so loved you, because you are His world!

Hi guys! It's been a week since my last post. This was something I was inspired to write. Hoping someone is touched by the message. I know I was.

We've all heard the verse "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16. Sounds amazing, but what does it mean?

One of my all time favorite shows as a kid was "Little House On The Prairie". Don't laugh. We all have skeletons in our closet. Haha. Even to this day I get super excited when I happen to catch it on tv. Okay okay I don't happen to catch it, I watch it every day I can on the Hallmark channel from 5-8pm. As a matter of fact I'm watching it now and proud of it! lol It's something I'm happily passing on to my kids to enjoy, since there are so few programs out there that display Christian values the way Little House does. I get so excited when it comes on that it makes the kids shout "yay, little house on the prairie!!" And there is just something about that Charles Ingalls. Lol. Sure he's handsome but it's more than that. There's something about him that when he shows up in the middle of a crisis that would make you say, man, everything is going to be alright, because "Pa" is here. I don't know how he's gonna do it, but he's gonna make it all ok!

I was never one to feel sorry for myself, but at times I would get sad that I didn't have a relationship like that with my dad. I always wondered what it would be like. It doesn't matter how strong we think we are, or how much we may think we have it together, a fathers love is irreplaceable. But one day I realized that I had the best Father of all looking over me from the day I was born, and who will there with me even after death.  Regardless of how present or absent your father is, you need God too. You need Him whether you realize it or not. He gave it all so that you could have life, and have it abundantly.

I don't know what you're going through in your life right now, but I can guarantee you, He is the answer. Like Charles Ingalls, He's ready to save the day. He loves you so much that He gave it all just for you! I challenge you to seek Him, to truly reach out to Him. It's not hard, He's right there next to you. Just talk to Him. Tell Him what's on your mind. Romans 5:11 says: "So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God." Wow! God, who made the heavens and earth by merely speaking it into existence, who placed each star in the sky and placed the sun with such exactness so that life on Earth would even be possible, who put red in the ruby and blue in the ocean, is the very same God who wants to be your friend, your best friend. He is the ultimate BFF! So what are you waiting for? I can go on and on, but there is nothing like experiencing it for yourself. This is what He created us for, to have a relationship with us. Find a quiet place, shut out all distractions, and talk to Him. I guarantee you He will not only listen, but speak to you as well. 

I leave you with Psalm 73:28 "But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do." David had an amazing relationship with God. But it wasn't exclusive to David. God longs to have that kind of relationship with you too! Just open the door to your heart and invite Him in. It will be the best decision you'll ever make.

Be blessed! 

Patricia Lynn


Wednesday, July 24, 2013

















17 Though the fig tree does not bud

    and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
    and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
    and no cattle in the stalls,
18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
    I will be joyful in God my Savior.
19 The Sovereign Lord is my strength;
    he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
    he enables me to tread on the heights.

Habakuk 3:17-19

I can't think of a better way to inaugurate my blog than by citing this verse. We can all relate to confronting trials and tribulations in life. Some of us may have even had to deal with more than our fair share. But this blog is not about feeling sorry for yourself. Just the opposite! It's about remembering that God is always there to hold your hand through those tough times. It's about experiencing peace through your storms, a peace that surpasses all understanding. It's about rejoicing in Him when everything around you tells you to give up in despair. 

2 Corinthians 4:18 says: "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." Your human eyes can only see what is before you, but your spiritual eyes can see so much further! The prophet Habakuk understood this concept very well. Though my human eyes may see no grapes on the vines, no food in the fields, no sheep in the pen or cattle in the stalls, my spiritual eyes see that the Lord is my strength, and for that I will be joyful and will REJOICE IN HIM!! Love that! So powerful!

I truly hope and pray that this blog will be a blessing to all who read it. There will be days devoted to sharing a biblical passage that may have impacted me in a special way. Other days (brave days I'll call them) I will get up close and personal, and share personal experiences from my past, present, and hopes for the future. I'm sure this will be a constant work in progress, just like me, just like we all are. 

In closing, keep singing your joyful song because no matter what life throws your way, God is good and His mercy endureth forever!

Be blessed!

Patricia Lynn