I am in complete awe of the beauty and the majesty of God’s creation. I look around and think to myself βThere is so much beauty in the world. And most often times in the busyness of the day, we never take time to notice it.
So, today I challenge you this…
The next time you watch…
The sunrise or the sunset, take a stroll along the beach, stand atop a mountain, look up to the heavens, lay beneath the stars, take a walk in the park, or simply peer out your window at the flowers all in bloom. Listen to the birds singing, the gentle wrestling of the trees, or in “Autumn” find joy as you marvel at the falling leaves.
Remember to… Pause on purpose.. Just for a moment… Be still.. Notice the astounding beauty.. That surrounds us. Cherish it with gratitude.. For all of creation is a gift from above that is beautifully written by the hand of God. πΉ
We serve a creative God β Creator of the heavens and the earth β and we can be led to worship Him through seeing the beautiful things he has made. Many of us experience God through seeing his reflection in the beauty of nature. Just imagine! If God can create such astounding beauty right here on earth; how much more magnificent the glory of heaven must be!
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” -Psalm 19:1
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. -1 Corinthians 2:9
For Him, I Write. With the gift of words, He softly whispers Gentle expressions of His love, Divine inspirations so graciously bestowed upon me from up above.
To Him, I Write. From the depths of my soul, Holy Spirit breathe on thee Truth that pours like rain. I am blessed again and again; His Word comes alive in me. It is Christ who dwells within.
About Him, I Write. Of the unfathomable riches of His goodness and grace, His mercy endures forever, No man can ever erase. Of His blood poured out on Calvary’s cross, God’s great redemption plan for sin, Bringing salvation to all men For whosoever will.
I write with adoration and praise; His love makes me more than brave. My faith has been made complete By the Work of His Holy Spirit Dwelling within me. I was once blind, but now I see; I am drawn to forever worship Thee.
Jesus is the keeper of my heart; I knew from the very start. My Blessed Savior, My King, My Friend, He is my Everything. My Beloved, For You, I write.. My Chosen One in whom My soul delights. β
You know sometimes I beat myself up Trying to be the perfect writer. To have the perfect rhyme. To have the perfect poem. I canβt count the times that God has whispered to me… βYou donβt have to be perfect… Just share whatβs in your heart.β
Itβs true! Writing isnβt about having the perfect line… The perfect phrase Or the perfect quote. Itβs about whatβs in my heart. And for me itβs more about what God has placed in my heart To share with others.
I donβt have to be perfect. I just have to be who God created me to be. And share the gifts He has given to me.
He knew me long before I was conceived. And He knows the plans He has for me. To inspire and lead others to Him, With the words He graciously bestows.
He knows Iβm not perfect, And never will I be. But He knows my heart. A heart that longs to bring Others closer to Him.
And if my words touches one soul.. Then thatβs a blessing. And I am blessed to be a blessing.
Sometimes life isnβt always kind. And I am certainly a-witness to that. So often times itβs a test of faith And I can with all honesty say that I havenβt always past the test. More often than not I fail miserably.
But God doesnβt expect us to always get it right. But He does expect us trust Him And to use the trails we face As a way to learn and grow. To become more dependent on Him And not ourselves. Easier said than done, right!
He is the strength we need That will get us through the circumstances of this life. We cannot run this race alone. We need God! I know I desperately do!
He is our rock. Our shelter from the storms. He is the one to run to when the waves get too turbulent to withstand. He is the one who will hold us up and keeps us from drowning.
If I have learned anything by trying to do things in my own strength, It is that I will always fail…Undoubtedly!
God will and has always been the power, The strength and the defense to our problems. We just need to learn to rely on Him.
Because I can tell you from experience… Without God in the midst of our situations We will most assuredly drown.
Hardships are inevitably a part of life, But with Jesus as our anchor We can withstand any storm.
Simply put, our anchor is Jesus Christ. He is our only salvation from sin β the anchor of our souls (Hebrews 6:19) that holds firm, especially when the storms of life threaten and when the enemyβs temptations blow hard against us.
About a year ago, on a blessed Sunday morning, I watched a sermon preached by Pastor J. Don George, on a message entitled, βI’ve Got A Reason To Preach.”
In listening to Pastor George message, he explained all the reasons why he preaches. I started to think about all the reasons why I write?
My mind started racing on all the reasons why I felt God has called me to write.
Was I writing because this was a gift given to me by God? Was I writing specifically for Him? Was I writing to glorify Him! Or was I writing for my own self-gratification, self-worth and desired accomplishments?
That sermon inspired me deeply. Here is my answer to the questions that I had asked myself.
The answer is simple. I write because I know God wants to use me as a vessel to spread His love to a lost and hurting world.
God didnβt give me the gift of writing so that I might be glorified, but rather that He might.
Oh yes, I silently wish in my heart that I could write as elegantly and gracefully as my favorite poet, βHelen Steiner Rice.β
I may not be gifted in the aspects that God gifted Helen, but nonetheless, God bestows certain individual gifts to each of His children.
And His purpose for those gifts given He only knows. My gifts are no different.
As I have explained previously on my Facebook ministry pages, as well as my web blog, I Write For Jesus!
I even wrote a piece of poetry in 2018 entitled, βFOR JESUS I WRITE.β
I write because God has uniquely gifted me to write.
God has given me the gift of words. I long to draw others closer to Him.
It is my deep desire to share that which invites us into truly knowing Godβs heart.
Godβs wisdom and His Word are transforming me as a person and as a writer.
Words are like whispers from God; softly spoken to my heart, so I must write.
Like all gifts from Him, I want to surrender writing for the benefit of Godβs kingdom, a record for the next generation; as well, as for my own personal growth, testimony and journey.
A record of my walk with Christ and the journey He takes me on each and every day.
The lessons He teaches me through trials, heartache, and joys of life.
The challenges He sets before me through His Word and His leading.
To encourage and inspire as I am encouraged and Inspired.
To share what the Lord places in my heart and mind.
Much like you, because of Jesus, I have a story to tellβ¦about Godβs grace and provision in my life, so I write about what God has done.
There is power in my story.
βLet the redeemed of the Lord, tell their story!β ( Psalm 107:2)
It is my daily prayer that God will bless my words to become expressions of His goodness.
Today, and always, may He use me as His instrument to inspire and spread His love.
It is my hope for others to experience Godβs Truth through, βExpressions of His Love.β
May you be challenged, convicted, and encouraged as He draws you into a closer relationship with Him.
These are just a few of my personal desires and the reasons why I write.
There is much more to my story, which is often revealed through my walk with Christ.
When sharing my writing and/or poetry here… it is always with a gentle and humble heart.
My intentions are pure.
Writing for me peacefully brings me to the place of grace. Where I can unashamedly express my heartβ¦always with the hope that others will catch a glimpse of His.
All because of Jesus, I’ve got so many reasons to write.
You are always welcome to come along with me on my journey and I hope you find God speaks to you through what is written here and blesses you on your own walk of faith.
May you find rest in the unfathomable riches of His goodness and grace.
There is a purpose for your pain… Yes… no truer words ever spoken!
For much of my life I have experienced enormous suffering and pain. And I know Iβm not alone in that. Many of us wear our scars like a badge of shame. And no matter how much we try we simply cannot not find that healing we all long for.
But.. for me there has been one constant truth during all my suffering. And that is that God loves me. That was as true yesterday as it still is today. He doesnβt see me with eyes of shame. When He looks at me He sees me. The beautiful person He fearfully and wonderfully created. He looks at me with love, compassion, mercy and grace.
What I have come to realize during my life journey is that during all the immense pain and heartache… He has been preparing me. All this time .. He has been.. Leading me. Guiding me. Strengthening me. Filling me with His wisdom. Giving me a spirit of discernment. Instructing me and teaching me how to live in obedience to His Word. Renewing my mind, soul and spirit with His Truth. Instilling in me a new found confidence that can only be found in Him, so that I am able to rise above the challenges and the struggles that I face. Freeing me from all guilt and shame. And showing me how to claim victory over my life.
And most importantly… Just simply loving me as His beloved daughter.
For I know my struggles arenβt without a purpose. God has a perfect plan for my life and for yours.
We need to learn how to recognize that through all the pain and suffering, there are lessons to be learned. And that often times, God is trying to teach us something within ourselves.
Remember to always stay true to your faith. Keep God and His Word close to your heart. Lean on Him for His strength and guidance. He will never fail you.
Learn from the storms in your life and decide to allow it to make you stronger, better and all the more wiser, not bitter for having to go through it. And in time you will realize…
“I B E L I E V E that there is no other way of life that makes a difference apart from C H R I S T.”
β Tina Unsell Seamon
Words can’t really express my love for Jesus, but if I were to list my affections for Him I would tell you that He is my heart, my everything and His spirit lives within me. He is all I want. I cannot imagine living my life without Him. I am uniquely made by God and I want to mirror His reflection to the world. I believe that there is no other way of life that makes a difference apart from Him. He is my every breath of Life, my reason which I live. His love is so overwhelming and all consuming. He empowers my every weakness with the strength He has to give. He is the love I never knew of, He’s the friend I never had. He calms me with his peace when I lose control and He brings joy when I am sad. He restores my soul. He’s the twinkle dancing in my eyes. He’s the smile upon my face. He’s my motive and my sole inspiration and the spark that ignites my fire. He’s my only hearts desire. He’s my rock and my fortress whom I trust. He’s my hope and my salvation. He’s my savior- JESUS CHRIST!! β‘
God in my waking – Walk with me daily, Lord God in my sleeping – Be Thou beside me as I rest. God in the center – In all that I say and do. Take my life – I give it freely to You. It is Yours – My life is not my own. I am the clay – As is with all of humanity. And You are the potter – Our Divine Potter. Make Me – After Thy own will. Mold Me – Shape me inwardly. Transform Me – Spiritually fashion me into a vessel fit for Your use. My Lord and King – Ruler and Master of all creation. I give you everything – I offer my body, mind, soul and spirit to You. I surrender it all – Not my will, but Thy will be done. Use Me – As Your Chosen Vessel. Fill Me – Holy Spirit have your way in me! Guide Me – Consciously surrendering my free will to Thy will. Everything I am – All that I am! And all that I hope to be – In Christ Jesus. I give my life… To the potters hands.
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But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and You our Potter, and we all are the Work of Your Hand. (In this Passage is the gist of the great Salvation Message of Christianity. Only God can change the shape of the clay, thereby molding the vessel into shape and design that is desired, thereby mending the flaws and weaknesses.) – Isaiah 64:8
Click Here: Expositor Notes taken from -JSM Expositorβs Study Bible β KJV
