A foundation is the basis of which a thing stands, is founded, or is supported. With that being said, doesn't everything need a good, solid foundation? I am going to ask that you find your personal foundation... (Personally, my foundation is strengthening with time,.. but even a few months ago.. my foundation was crumbling..) A weak foundation is setting yourself up for failure.
There is a beginning and an end to everything.
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." -Genesis 1:1
He had to start somewhere right?
Meet God, the creator of everything. God spoke and the world came into existence, right? It was his imagination that created the heavens and the earth and all they contain. God created people like you with the unique ability to wonder at the world around you and give him the praises he deserves! Do you praise him?
Sometimes we get in such a rush to complete a task, we forget every success story begins with a solid foundation. Are you still going to fail? Of course. That is how we learn, every one makes mistakes. It is what you do with those lessons that makes you who you are.
Are you going to take those mistakes and truly learn from them? Ask yourself, why did I fail? If you are not willing to put your whole heart into something... why even waste the time doing it? Think about it, what if God stopped on that morning of the fifth day.
So... let's refer to "Genesis 1:1-23
- What if God stopped there and said that's all I'm doing for you the rest is up to you.. I feel I have done enough for you. . . Does it make sense to say "I feel I have done enough?" ....
-The point I'm trying to make here is simple.. Why have you given up and/or lost
hope in God?
Every one wants to have "Jesus eyes" right.... but in reality that is possibly one of the hardest things I have had to do... when I'm spending time in the Children's Hospital.. I seem to have no problem having "Jesus eyes". I see each of those children on their own path, .... struggling in whatever way.
Now when I am in..let's say a shopping mall for example... I am blind. I am very judgemental! Is it the way I was raised? ... I don't think it is.. however, a LOT of people like to use this excuse.
"Jesus Eyes.. has she lost her mind?" ---- Is that what you are thinking right now... Try it .. The next time you go out ... try and see things as Jesus would see them today. (Clearly he would be disappointed in some... but he would still lend a helping hand, because as I said before we all make mistakes! You already suffered through them, right? You already paid you dues? Let's use this!)
On another note, let me ask you this. What is God to you? (Can you describe this feeling.)
(I'm going to try.. bare with me.. I'm trying to take an inspirational yet spiritual stand point from this post to get us in the mood :)... Let me know how I did.)
Back to our question, What is God to you?..
*God to me is a creator (of course). When I think of my personal foundation, I think of the things I have created. Now, keep in mind these can be little things.. as simple as the wall decorations in your front room. (Easy, right?) It's about pride! You can go to a more extreme, mothers.. your children are an amazing gift from God that you created! :) Women rock right? :)
-Do you praise yourself for the things you have created?
- Did you build a good foundation before you had children?
*If not, could things have had a more positive start if you built a stable foundation
to begin with..?
(One again, this is where we are going to take mistakes and learn from them.. you with me?)
*God to me is a TRUSTWORTHY PROTECTOR!
And boy, has he definitely been this for me ESPECIALLY in this last year. Do you ever have moments when there is no other way to possibly explain what just happened?.... I have. .. Those moments where all you can do is say... "Thank you dear Lord! I knew I was not fighting this on my own."
Do you feel like your worst nightmare is alway hot on your heels, roaring with accusations, and always threatening distruction? Always remember God knows the enemy's tactics. He is not at all going to run with you, but when you fall-because we all know we hit that breaking point.... God stands by you, protecting you like the ferocious fighter we all know he is. You always have the ultimate defender on your side.
BE BRAVE ENOUGH TO BE STILL... HE IS THE FIGHTER. TRUST IN YOUR PROTECTOR!
Referring to scripture: "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." Exodus 14:14
^ YAH! OKAY! Easier said then done, right?
I am the type of person that if there is any possible way that I may be able to fix a situation-I am there and I am on it! I will not give up until I have exhausted every possible idea in my head..until I realize.. it truly is out of my hands... all I can do is give it to God.
*God to me is a POWERFUL SUSTAINER.
Referring to scripture: "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together" Colossians 1:17
The first words in the bible, "In the beginning God." While we might not understand all his details and the secrets to life, we can sure hold on to this: God set the universe in motion and sustains it.
So all this time, through all the trials and triumphs... he never gave up on his creation.... are you catching my drift? :)
I have went through so many trials and triumphs over the last year. It pains me to share some of them.. How did you get through them you ask? How did you possibly stay positive when your daughter died in your arms? How did you stay strong when the doctors said its genetic and that there is treatment but she may not live to see her first birthday? How did I get through those days, ..those weeks, and those months (that have now turned into every day life) ?... My situation was very difficult to comprehend. I couldn't understand why this was happening to me? (Hmmm... there it is...the ol' whoa is me.. why me?--we have all had those moments right?!?!)
So, instead of trying to fix it or control it, rather than trying to figure out the what, when, and why of the struggle(s) you may be going through... Focus on God your sustainer.
Jesus is a friend who knows and cares for your every need. On an even more powerful note, he is also the one who directs the events of your life moment by moment---to make you more like him.
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Alright gals, that was my first attempt-I'm sure some posts will be better than others. I am trying to make this as real as possible for all of you. I want you to feel what I am saying. I want to motivate you to want better for yourself. I want you to have someone - to know you are not alone. . . we are never alone. I hope this post wasn't to much for a start.... There are many open ends in the post... this was intentional... I want to leave things to discuss as a group.... sound good? :)
If any of you still want to be added to the group... because of the privacy settings you will need to send me a message because I am trying to keep this as private as possible so that we can really open up.. if that is what needs to happen.
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Great comments. I will respond tomorrow evening. Need to think on it
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