The significance of the next two months, is that in some ways they give me something to do in this season of waiting on God- trusting Him to reveal what is to come. I want a clearer sense of my calling and purpose.
First and foremost- I am a daughter! The daughter of Abba, the King of kings! Yet, also first and foremost, I am Jesus' beloved bride- the apple of His eye. One glance at me, one glance at you- and He, Jesus, the spotless One, is undone. He's captivated by my beauty, He's captivated by your beauty, He's captivated by our beauty.
The simple mandate: live as a daughter. Not just any daughter- but one who is FULLY secure in the love of her Father.
What does it look like to have no insecurity? To walk in confidence, no matter where you go, because of Who you belong to- Jesus, the One who never leaves or forsakes you.
We never walk alone. Nope, we're never alone. This morning/early afternoon, I'm exploring the streets of Vancouver on my own... taking in the beauty, exploring shops, meeting people. I want to reach and love the people around me. How does one do that?
Life is more, so much more, than most people realize. I don't believe life is supposed to stay within the limitations of our comfort or, especially, our fear. Use wisdom and discretion- but by no means live bound and limited by your fears.
May I dare even challenge you to invite Holy Spirit to renew your mind and correct and align any vision, perspective or thoughts that go against the Father's good, pleasing and perfect will and intentions!? It is so good to invite the Lord in! SO GOOD.
Are you doing what you were made to do? Don't do something simply because it pays the bills- do it because you enjoy it, because you were made to do it. Not sure what you were made for? Then consider these questions. What are you passionate about? What makes your heart fly and come alive? What's something that challenges you? Ask the Lord to bring clarity to His plans and purposes for you. But also trust Him enough to surrender and follow His leading- even learning to trust His methods and timing.
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God is the Creator- look around and be amazed by all that He imagined and breathed into existence! Before the world began, we were a thought in God's mind! Now we are here, in the flesh, full of breath, life, vision and purpose! Whether you realize it or not- you, too, were made to imagine, to dream and to create. You were made in the image of God- so it only makes sense that those the Creator made were also made to create. It looks different for each person. This is the best part. We're each unique. We don't have to look like each other or even mimic one another- we don't have to compete with one another!
Dreams are a gift from the Lord. We can think them- but we're really supposed to feel them. Every good and perfect gift is from God. So isn't it a matter of receiving?
Yeah.. it really is.
I choose to receive every dream from above that Abba dreamt for me- way before the foundation of the earth was laid.
May all we do be done with the intention of bringing honor and glory to Jesus. May all we do be because the Lord lead us to or He trusted us enough to choose. Life is beautiful, life is a gift. People need you to realize who you are. You were made for more- you were made for God, and with Him all things are possible.