Throughout the day I've been reminded of a song I listened to a lot during my pregnancy. I was constantly fighting the lie that I had been abandon by the Lord. I would just put this song on repeat & "cry it out" with the Lord while verbalizing my dependance on His promises... I had nothing else to cling to! It was so healing!
When I asked the Lord what to blog about, I felt prompted to post this video. I'm not sure who it's for, but someone needs a release in their emotions before the Lord & a deeper understanding that He is SO for you!! He's on your side!
bless you today :]
kK
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
...to glorify the One
It's a pretty typical catch phrase to say "all for God's glory" or something to that effect. We see singers & musicians who carry no sort of message of the gospel of Jesus Christ (quite the contrary, really) who will pray before their show. We also see many athletes who, after making their touch down or game winning point, will point to the sky or take a knee, as if to say "only by Him" or "only for Him".
This has me thinking...
What does it mean to do things all for the glory of God?
1 Corinthians 10:31 states, "whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." I know this is a popular verse, we've all heard it thrown around in different contexts, but wow, this is such a radical call on our lives! I don't have to say much to flesh it out, being that the verse is fully self-explanatory. But to read it and fully digest what that would look like in my life?
The glory of God is not something to be thrown around. It is something to be treasured & upheld with great reverence & sincerity of heart. It is beautiful, yet so weighty.
I believe that it all comes down to our understanding of the preeminence, supremacy, centrality of Jesus Christ. The understanding that this life is not about me, my success, my calling, my happiness, or even His love for me. This life is about HIM (again, another catch phrase).
He loves me... for His glory.
He brings me through seasons of joy... for His glory
He brings me through the valley & the desert place... for His glory
He allows suffering... for His glory
He allows me to abound... for His glory
He brings me low... for His glory
ALL THINGS... are for His glory!!
HOW OFFENSIVE! But I'm allowing my heart to feel the searing sting of this truth. I want to get to the place where I find no offense in my heart at the reality that this truly has nothing to do with me, but that He has sovereignly chosen to involve me. I can see a glimmer of delight at the bottom of my heart when I hear such things; my spirit bears witness to it. However, I look forward to the day when the "yes & amen" of my heart is louder than the resistance of the flesh.
So, if we're not living in this reality... is everything we do in vain? I would say so. If the entire purpose of our existence is founded on the glorification of Jesus, then I would say that anything & everything we do outside of being in line with His purposes is in vain.
I want to be one who lives in light of knowing Jesus. This really wouldn't offend me if I really knew Him. For when we know Him, we will love Him and when we love him, our hearts will burn with passion to see Him glorified.
Whatever the cost. Let it be so in me.
kK
This has me thinking...
What does it mean to do things all for the glory of God?
1 Corinthians 10:31 states, "whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." I know this is a popular verse, we've all heard it thrown around in different contexts, but wow, this is such a radical call on our lives! I don't have to say much to flesh it out, being that the verse is fully self-explanatory. But to read it and fully digest what that would look like in my life?
The glory of God is not something to be thrown around. It is something to be treasured & upheld with great reverence & sincerity of heart. It is beautiful, yet so weighty.
I believe that it all comes down to our understanding of the preeminence, supremacy, centrality of Jesus Christ. The understanding that this life is not about me, my success, my calling, my happiness, or even His love for me. This life is about HIM (again, another catch phrase).
He loves me... for His glory.
He brings me through seasons of joy... for His glory
He brings me through the valley & the desert place... for His glory
He allows suffering... for His glory
He allows me to abound... for His glory
He brings me low... for His glory
ALL THINGS... are for His glory!!
HOW OFFENSIVE! But I'm allowing my heart to feel the searing sting of this truth. I want to get to the place where I find no offense in my heart at the reality that this truly has nothing to do with me, but that He has sovereignly chosen to involve me. I can see a glimmer of delight at the bottom of my heart when I hear such things; my spirit bears witness to it. However, I look forward to the day when the "yes & amen" of my heart is louder than the resistance of the flesh.
So, if we're not living in this reality... is everything we do in vain? I would say so. If the entire purpose of our existence is founded on the glorification of Jesus, then I would say that anything & everything we do outside of being in line with His purposes is in vain.
I want to be one who lives in light of knowing Jesus. This really wouldn't offend me if I really knew Him. For when we know Him, we will love Him and when we love him, our hearts will burn with passion to see Him glorified.
Whatever the cost. Let it be so in me.
kK
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
So I have this blog...
I've had a blog for a while now, but I'm terrible at actually writing in it! So I changed up my design a bit to give me some new inspiration in writing out my thoughts.
Life has changed so much in the last two years & we currently find ourselves in yet another transitional season... perfect time to start blogging, right?
How about a little Josh & Katie recap from the last two years...
February 2009: Begin Dating
July 2009: Engaged
November 2009: Married
February 2010: Pregnant (think it's a boy)
May 2010: pregnant with TWINS & girls :]
July-September 2010: multiple false alarm trips to the hospital
September 2010: birth of Emayah Song & Olivet Reign
November 2010: move again
January 2011: God calls us to Colorado Springs
February 2011: move to Colorado Springs
wow! that's crazy for me to even write out! I can't believe the changes that have happened in such a short period of time!
I wish I could say that these last couple of seasons have been the most intimately beautiful seasons of my life thus far... but quite the opposite is true. I would have to say that these months have been themed with such deep realization of my barrenness before the living God. I have crumbled under the weight of testing, discipline & transitions. I regret to say that I gave in to offense & apathy in such a way that I have found my heart to be calloused & hardened.
I've chosen to make war (matthew 11:12) on such things... We must choose!!! It is a new day, a new time; a beautiful season that I am embarking on. I have chosen the good thing, the most important thing, to run straight to the feet of Jesus & to listen to His teaching, to His thoughts. (luke 10:38-42)
I've chosen to surrender. To be thankful for His discipline; it has given me new confidence in His love (hebrews 12:6). I choose to delight in (not dread) this season of being home with my girls & encountering the Lord in a beautiful way.
kK
Life has changed so much in the last two years & we currently find ourselves in yet another transitional season... perfect time to start blogging, right?
How about a little Josh & Katie recap from the last two years...
February 2009: Begin Dating
November 2009: Married
February 2010: Pregnant (think it's a boy)
May 2010: pregnant with TWINS & girls :]
July-September 2010: multiple false alarm trips to the hospital
September 2010: birth of Emayah Song & Olivet Reign
November 2010: move again
January 2011: God calls us to Colorado Springs
February 2011: move to Colorado Springs
wow! that's crazy for me to even write out! I can't believe the changes that have happened in such a short period of time!
I wish I could say that these last couple of seasons have been the most intimately beautiful seasons of my life thus far... but quite the opposite is true. I would have to say that these months have been themed with such deep realization of my barrenness before the living God. I have crumbled under the weight of testing, discipline & transitions. I regret to say that I gave in to offense & apathy in such a way that I have found my heart to be calloused & hardened.
I've chosen to make war (matthew 11:12) on such things... We must choose!!! It is a new day, a new time; a beautiful season that I am embarking on. I have chosen the good thing, the most important thing, to run straight to the feet of Jesus & to listen to His teaching, to His thoughts. (luke 10:38-42)
I've chosen to surrender. To be thankful for His discipline; it has given me new confidence in His love (hebrews 12:6). I choose to delight in (not dread) this season of being home with my girls & encountering the Lord in a beautiful way.
kK
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