Showing posts with label Relationship with God.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Relationship with God.. Show all posts

Saturday, October 22, 2016

No Need to be Searchin'


"I'm done looking for my future someone. Cause when the time is right you'll be here..."

I have heard Dear No One by Tori Kelly a thousand times before, but for some particular reason, the song really hit me this day. At the end she said, "No need to be searchin'".

No need to be searchin'.

That one line pierced my heart. In that moment, I told God that I wouldn’t search for my future husband, but that I would trust the process. I haven't always trusted the process. There's been times where I've been lonely. Times where its like, "Okay God, why isn't any guy approaching me yet", and instead of waiting on Him, I took matters in my own hands. The enemy really had me believing that there was something wrong with me and waiting was just not worth it anymore! By not waiting, I faced a lot of hurt & pain that could have easily been avoided.

We have to be careful. Just because you're single does not mean there is something wrong with you. It simply means that God is saving you for His best & His best is worth waiting for! We have to know who we are & whose we are. Never settle or compromise because it seems like everyone around you is in a "happy" relationship. Never settle or compromise because you feel the urge to have sex. The enemy will dress up things & have you thinking that it's from God.

Newsflash: if it's not bringing you closer to God, it's not from Him!

The Bible says in Proverbs 18:22, "He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord". He who finds a wife. HE who finds a wife. Why are we searching in the first place, when the Word of God specifically tells us that it is not our place as women to search for our future spouse? What you looking for?! A lot of times we're so busy searching that we aren't preparing ourselves to be found. We're jumping from guy to guy hoping to find happiness, but end up finding bitterness and pain.

We have to be patient & allow God to be enough for us. The Lord is showing me that He knows exactly what I need, & in this season, He's just that. Ladies, we don't need a man, we need deeper fellowship with Christ. We don't need to be worried about if a guy loves us or not, we need to know & rely on the love of Christ.

One of my favorite scriptures from the Apostle Paul says, "An unmarried woman is concerned about the Lord's affairs: her aim is to be devoted to God in both body and spirit" (1 Corinthians 7:34).

Heart check: As single Christian women, are we concerned about the Lord's affairs, or are we just seeking after God to be married?

Are we really devoted to God, or are we more caught up in the idea of being married? I challenge us to stop worrying about when our husband is coming & really be concerned about the Lord's affairs. I believe that God desires to do amazing things for so many of us, but we can't see it because we're too busy searching for "Boaz". We have to diligently search for God the way we are searching for our future husband. Seek ye first the kingdom of God! If it is in God's will, your husband will come when the time is right, but for now, be devoted to the one who loves you the most.

So, I encourage us to stop focusing & searching for our future spouses. May we be embrace our singleness & use this time to glorify God. May be trust that He knows what's best for us & His ways are better than ours.

Grace & Peace,

Friday, July 29, 2016

The Importance of Friends.

We are the generation of "no friends" & we are quick to say, "I can do bad all by myself". Every time I get on social media, there's someone screaming about how they can't trust anyone or how they just stick to themselves because people aren't loyal everyone & blah blah blah. Yes, these things can be true, but if you plan to fully live for Christ, let me drop something on you....


YOU CANNOT DO IT ALONE!

You absolutely cannot do this alone. You might say, "Well, Jesus is with me Jamilya & He's all that I need!" Yes, Jesus is the key person that you need in your life, but even He recognized the importance of community while on this earth. Now when I say community, I'm not necessarily talking about the place where you live because as young people, we don't really have a say in that. What I mean is a group of people that hold each other accountable to reach a common or individual goals, a.k.a. your friends.  

As a young follower of Christ, it is important that you surround yourself with people whose main goal is to glorify God with their lives. If you are living for Him, but the folks in your community curse, party, have premarital sex, fight, etc., then you will struggle! Eventually you will conform to your surroundings when Jesus calls us to be not conformed (Romans 12:2). You must surround yourself with people that love God & that are serious about their relationship with Him. 

Some times it may seem a little difficult to find other young people that are souled out for Christ. I mean, at many times I felt like I was alone. That's what the enemy wants you to think. He wants you to think that no one is living for Christ, so that you can just go back to living for him. Yeah, he's crazy & he is a liar. You have to know that there are so many of us who love God & want to see Him glorified, but we have to be bold about it (Romans 1:16)! We were designed to help one another.

"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)

In the Bible, Jesus had alone time with God, but many times we see Him with His disciples. When He ascended into Heaven, His disciples always traveled in pairs or groups. Why? Because there is strength in numbers! Whenever you feel weak or feel as though you don't have the strength to endure, those around you should be there to pray & hold you accountable. We have to change our mindset & know that we need each other. We need accountability. We need people that are going to push us closer to God. 

I challenge you to break out of your comfort zone & begin to ask God to surround you with people that are after His heart. Stop separating yourself thinking that you can hold yourself accountable! It doesn't work that way my friend. We all need somebody to lean on. I promise that if you ask, God will send you accountable, loyal & reliable friends that will push you closer to Him.

"As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend." (Proverbs 27:17)

If you need prayer or have any inquiries, send me an email at be_his_girl@yahoo.com or send a Facebook Message

Friday, July 1, 2016

You are NOT alone!

 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:6)

I feel this so heavy in my spirit today. There are so many of you reading this who feel that you are alone. You feel as though no one cares. You're battling things such as depression and suicidal thoughts. I came to let you know that you don't have to stay where you are! God wants you to know that He loves & He is with you.
 

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) 

He's calling you. Come! The same God that healed the sick & raised people from the dead thousands of years ago still has the power! He desires to heal you! He desires to free you from any heavy burden & any feelings of guilt & shame. Will you come? 

Lord, I thank you that You are God. I thank You that you care for & love Your children. I thank You that in You we have freedom. I come against the spirit of heaviness. I thank You that Your word promises us that if we cast our cares on You, You will care for us. Whatever it is that may be holding us bound, whether it is the opinion of others, the way we've been treated, whatever it is, God I pray that we hand it over to You! I come against the spirit of suicide in Jesus' name. I thank You that You are silencing the voice & lies of the enemy right now! I thank you that You have purpose for us on this earth. I thank You that the plans that You have for us will prosper us & not harm us. Lord, I thank You that our tomorrow doesn't look like today. Lord, You make all things better! I come against the spirit of depression. I thank You that brighter days are ahead. No longer will we sit in guilt & pain. God, I thank You that in Your presence in liberty. We are free in Jesus' name! Touch everyone that may be reading & dealing with these things. God, I know how they are feeling, but I thank You that Your love saved my life. I know that if You healed & delivered me, that You will do the same for my sisters & brothers. I thank you that from this day forward, we will cast our cares on You. I thank You that from this day forward, we will walk in the newness of Christ. I bless You, God & I seal this in Jesus' name, Amen.

I love you all dearly! If you have any prayer request, feel free to send them to be_his_girl@yahoo.com or send a message on Facebook. 

 

Saturday, June 25, 2016

The Struggle with Sexual Immorality.

Sexual Immorality 
   It's something that many of us battle with on a day to day basis, but we rarely talk about it. Many of us are ashamed of what goes on in our minds or what we do when no one is around. We feel guilty and convicted when we watch pornography or when we are lusting after some one we just met. Some of us can even feel God watching, but the sin has such a grip on us that we don't know how to stop.

We lack self control.

   You desire to be free, but the enemy keeps convincing you that this is something that won't change. With tears streaming down your face you sing "Withholding Nothing" in church, but once the doors close, you still struggle. I know exactly how you feel, & I would like to share with you some things that has helped me overcome this very struggle.

1. Have Accountability
The enemy's desire is to make you feel embarrassed about your struggle, so you'll keep it to yourself. I know that from personal experience, but what I also know is that having someone who can hold you accountable helps. You shouldn't just talk to some random person about this. Pray & ask God to show you who to talk to. This person could be your youth pastor(s), a minister in your church, a friend who has a relationship with Christ, or a mentor. This person should check on you periodically, or that can monitor your phone/computer activity, and push you closer to Christ.

2. Daily Heart Checks
The Bible says in Proverbs 4:23, "Guard your heart in all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life". You have to guard your heart. You do this by monitoring what you watch, what you listen to and say. You can't expect to be freed from sexual immorality if you keep watching movies that are filled with sex. It doesn't work that way! You have to be careful in what you allow in your heart. Replace those movies with the Word of God. When you feel the urge to go back to your old habit(s), pray & start reading the Bible. This leads to my next point...

3. Stay in the Presence of God 
Stay at His feet! Everything that you need is in Jesus. Make spending time alone time with God a priority. Pray, fast & read the Bible. Don't stop pursing God because in His presence is freedom! During this time, pray & ask God to cleanse your heart and to fill you with His Holy Spirit. David cried in Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me". He prayed this to the Lord right after he had sexual relations with another man's wife. Even David, the man after God's own heart, struggled with sexual immorality! In his story we learn that he constantly sought God because he realized that he lacked self control. 


   God has so much more for you & He desires for you to walk to total freedom. Have faith & activate it by believing that you are free in Jesus name! Cling to the Lord & allow Holy Spirit to reside in your heart. Now, this might not be an overnight process & some days you will feel like giving up, but don't! Stay in the fight & know that it gets better. The more I keep my eyes on Jesus, the more that my desires become His. As long as I am seeking Him, I am able to say no to the enemy & walk right. You are not alone & this isn't something that you will have to deal with forever. God sees your heart & will help you. Be willing.

"The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure." (1 Corinthians 10:13)

If you have any prayer requests, feel free to email them to be_his_girl@yahoo.com

 

Break the Silence | Time with GOD

"O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation." (Psalm 95:1)
  
I felt the Lord leading me to read Psalm 95 during Quiet Time, but something just didn't feel right. I read this so many times before & I felt like it was a mistake. I had such a hard time focusing & I just wanted to just give up. I began to pray, "Lord, why is this so hard? Why am I struggling to focus?" I sat silently hoping to hear from Him. He then said, "Open your mouth". I took a deep breath and started exalting Him.

"Lord, you are the King of Kings. You are Holy..." 

As I started saying these things, I couldn't stop & my mind was instantly focused on the Lord. All I had to do was open my mouth. Once I finished, He began to direct me back to verse one and two of Psalm 95.

"Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms." (Psalm 95:2)

He began to tell me that was what He wanted all along. He just wanted to hear from me. He didn't want just a quick prayer, or for me to just sit in silence, but He wanted me to come before His presence with thanksgiving. He desires that of you as well! When you come before the Lord, acknowledge His presence by sending a praise from your lips. It doesn't necessarily have to be a song, but you can just proclaim His goodness through words. When you declare who He is, you're letting your problems & the enemy know who is in control.

The devil tries so hard to keep us silent. He hates when we offer praise unto the Lord! Some of us have been letting the enemy keep us silent when the Lord has been waiting to hear from us. The devil knows that there is power in your tongue! He knows that if you keep calling on Jesus things will change in your life!

I know in Psalm 95:1 says "sing", and some of you may not feel that God doesn't want to hear you because you don't sound like Tasha Cobbs or William McDowell, but that's a lie from the enemy! God does not care how you sound, just as long as it is from a sincere & pure heart.

So, the next time you go to spend time with God, open your mouth & give Him praise! He loves when you talk to Him. Don't allow the enemy to keep you silent & from the presence of God. There is power in your praise & the enemy knows that! Break the silence & release your praise. In your praise, there is life. In your praise, there is breakthrough. In your praise, there is healing. God is waiting to hear from you. Will you break the silence?

 

Friday, June 3, 2016

Memorizing Scripture | My Journey + Tips!

"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." (Psalm 119:11)



   Hey everyone! Back in May, I felt the Lord pressing upon my heart to memorize His word. I would read His word daily during quiet time & use the S.O.A.P. method (Scripture, observations, application & prayer), but I needed more

   So, I decided to memorize a verse a day. I realized that two days later I had a hard time remembering that verse. I then decided to focus on a verse for two days & then move on to a new one. I started out strong, but I had my days where I didn't memorize anything. I've picked back up though & really desire to stay consistent through June & for the rest of the year. 

I'm striving to be more disciplined in my walk with Christ. 

   I've realized that as believers, some of us don't really know what we believe in. We have the basics down, but do we know the rest? Do we know what God thinks of profanity/cursing (Ephesians 4:29, James 3:9-12)? Do we know who are considered to be children of God (Romans 8:14-19)?  

"...and if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it." (1 Peter 3:15)

   I know some might say "But it's so boring" or "I don't understand it". Those excuses are no longer valid. Use a NLT or NIV Bible that will help you understand it more. Find creative ways to help you read/study the Word on Pinterest. Use your resources & definitely ask God to help you find joy in reading His word! It may be tough at first, but if you keep reading it, you'll find yourself in love with God's word. I'm learning that daily!

   As promised, here are a few ways that can help you with scripture memorization:

1) Write it on your hand 


I found this way on Instagram from one of my favorites, Ayanna @ayannazariya (follow her!). This way works best for me! I've had a lot of people look at me like I was crazy lol, but it really works. I write the first letter of each word along with the book, chapter & verse. I find this one most effective for me because I'm constantly using my hands.

2) Write it down

Along with writing it on my hand, I'll write the verse down on my dry erase board in my room. If you don't have a dry erase board, write it on a piece of paper & post it on a wall in your room. If you're constantly reading & seeing it, you will most likely remember it.

3) Read, Speak & Write It
I found this technique on Pinterest! Read the verse(s) 10 times, speak it 10 times & then write it 2 times. 

4) Use a Scripture Memorization App
I started using an app once & it worked for a bit. If you are a phone junkie, this is for you. I have an Android, so I used Bible Memory: Scripture Typer, which is available in the App Store iPhone users. It's free also, but you can purchase the premium version if you'd like.

5) Use Note/Index cards
Index cards are very light & easy to carry around. You could use the hand technique above or write out the full scripture & read it whenever you have free time. Index cards are inexpensive also! You can get them 2/$1 at Dollar General or for $1 at Walmart!

I hope that you all find these helpful! I believe that God desires for us to know more about His word & what it says concerning us, even as teens & young adults. If you have any other tips, feel free to share them with us in the comments! 

Grace & Peace,

 



Friday, March 18, 2016

Where Have I Been?

   "She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said." (Luke 10:39)

    Hey friends! I realize that I have been M.I.A. for quite some time now. Don't worry, I'm still alive & I haven't forgotten about Be His Girl! So, what have I been up to.......


   I have been at the feet of Jesus. I realized that I needed so much more of Him & I was willing to unplug from social media, blogging, and bad relationships/friendships to get what I needed. I must say that these past few months have been challenging, but I have seen Jesus move in my life like never before. The intimacy with Him has been at a deeper level & it has been so refreshing. 


"But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, 'Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!'" (Luke 10:40)

    Many times we find ourselves in places where we need help. Our lives start spinning out of control, or we just feel hopeless. We need alone time with God, but instead of running to Him, we run to Facebook and scroll until our fingers get tired. We run to another guy hoping that he will love us better than the last guy. We run to the mall hoping to preoccupy our minds so that we're not focused on the real issue. We run to all of these things when we KNOW that they won't fill us! We'll wait until we reach the last straw before we run to God. 

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”(Luke 10:41-42)

    Know that in Christ is everything you need. Stop going to other things first & run to Him. Martha was so busy with everything that she totally missed her moment with Christ. She wasn't willing to glean from the one she was preparing for and He was right there!  Her sister knew that those other things were pointless because her right before her was everything that she needed. She wanted to embrace Jesus while she could. That's where our hearts should be. We should do whatever we can to hear from the Father while we still have a chance.

    If God is tugging on your heart to spend more alone time with Him, do it. If you are feeling empty & you need more, go to the Well that is never ending! Run to the Father & sit at His feet. Listen to what He is saying. Cast all of your cares upon Him. Allow Him to speak & heal you every where you hurt. Be like Mary & receive what God has for you. He's tired of seeing you down. He's tired of seeing you on "E". He wants to fill you, but you have to be willing to stop & choose Him.
  
    Can't wait for all that God has in store for this year. I've been writing, so I will definitely be back soon. Love you all!

 

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Relationship.

 Relationship - "the state of being connected by blood or marriage."

    From the beginning of time, God created us to be His. He wanted us. He wanted us as His children. He wanted a relationship with us. That relationship was tainted when Adam and Eve gave into the deception of the serpent and disobeyed God. Ever since then, sin separated man from God, but that didn't stop Him from loving & desiring to be close to us. The Bible tells us in Romans 5:8 that God publicly displayed His love for us while we were still sinners by sending His son, Jesus Christ, to die for us.

His pursuit of us never stopped while we were caught up in our selfish ways!

    So, here we have God, the creator of all things, who desired to have us as His children, even though He knew we would disobey Him. In spite of us being us, He sent His Son to die for us so that we could be reconciled with Him. So that we could be related. 
   All of us have relationships, whether if it's with someone you like, your parents, friends, etc. We all know that in order to be in a relationship with someone, the two of you must be connected by some thing. This connection could be by blood, common interest, or marriage. The definition above says connected by blood or marriage. When Christ shed His blood, we were being reconnected with God. When He rose, we were given the opportunity to become His again.

 Relationship - the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the of being connected.

    How can we accept the opportunity to be in a relationship with God? By confessing our sins & declaring Him as Lord of our lives. Now, it doesn't stop there. We become His children by living righteous and holy (1 John 3:10). Now, seems like a big standard right? Right, but it is totally possible! The Bible tells us in Psalm 119:9 that a young person can keep their ways pure by living according to God's word.

 "Sadly, we have gotten to a place where our relationships with people are thriving while our relationship with God suffers severely." - Tasha Cobbs, Worship 101 

   Our relationships with Christ are suffering, unfortunately. We say we love Him, but we don't take the time to get to know Him. We're constantly filling our time with others things that aren't beneficial, such as social media, boyfriends, etc.  Not saying those things are bad because I've had all of them before, but there must be a balance and God must be above them all.

    There's no secret, hard formula for having a relationship with Christ. Your relationship with Him is what you put into it. If you desire to have a strong relationship with Him, you must communicate with Him daily through prayer & listening. You must study His word & live by it. We weren't meant to do this alone, so it is also good to surround yourself with other young believers to hold each other accountable.

    I know your feelings are telling you that a "cute relationship" is what you need to feel loved. I know the world is telling you that if you have 1000+ followers on Instagram, then you would be enough. That's not the case & the feelings that those things can give you are temporary! Trust me, I know from experience! What you need is to embrace the unfailing, never changing love of Christ & realize that He is enough.

    God loves YOU! He desires to be in a relationship with you. He desires to be everything that you need and want, but you have to do your part! It's time for us to disconnect from temporary sources of happiness and connect to the One who will give us complete joy and satisfaction: Christ.

Thursday, August 20, 2015

I've Fallen...Now What?

It is often believed that once you're saved, you're free from temptation. That has to be the biggest misconception ever. When you surrender your life to Christ, things will not be all sun-shines & rainbows. Satan is going to try to do whatever he can to get you back on his team.

So, what happens when you've been living for Christ strong, and then all of a sudden your weakness is thrown at you? You know that one ex-boyfriend that used to push you closer to sin is now blowing up your phone. Or, that one friend that you used to smoke and party with is now all of a sudden wanting to hang out again. You give in to that temptation & you do what you once told God that you would never do again. Now, you're feeling convicted. You're broken & the enemy is telling you that there's no way that God will forgive you now!

Let me just remind you that the devil is a liar!  
One of the greatest examples of forgiveness after a fall is David. David was highly favored in the Lord's eyes. He was called a man after God's own heart. One day, he slipped up & had relations with another man's wife. She then became pregnant. Once he found this out, he secretly plotted to have her husband killed! Crazy right?!? The Bible tells us in 2 Samuel 11:27 that God was not pleased with David at all, but was willing to give him another chance.

David confessed his sins after being rebuked by a friend. Soon after, God forgave David, but he had to face some consequences. God could've killed David, but instead He offered David His grace


"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10)

David was a man after God's heart, but he was a man. In his pursuit of God, he made a detour because of his flesh. You may be like David. You want God & you desire to follow Him, but you have made a detour. You've made a mistake & now you're facing the consequences. There is hope for you. Know that God understands that we are nothing but mere mortals. He knew that we were going to make mistakes, but He still wanted to be in an intimate relationship with us. So much that He allowed His only son to be killed so that we could be reconciled with Him. 

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

Like David did in Psalm 51, find a place & cry out to God for change. He is waiting for you with open arms! God wants to be close to you no matter the amount of sin you have committed. He just wants you to be willing to change your mind & repent. Don't believe all of those stupid lies that the enemy whispers in your ears. You are still loved by God! God still desires to be close to you! You can start over & receive grace!

God doesn't want you to just sit in your guilt. He wants you to reconnect with Him. Listen, there were many times when I lost my way & felt that God didn't want anything to do with me. I kept going to church & I kept reading His word. Through that, I was reassured that He still loved me! I cried out to Him & made a choice to never go back. Those things & people that I once loved was not worth missing Jesus. Just like He forgave me, He wants to do the same for you. There's no pit too deep for Him. If you call out with a sincere heart, He will pull you up, dust you off & give you a new name. God is waiting to hear your cry. Will you receive your forgiveness today?


"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)


Sunday, July 19, 2015

Obedience.

Have you ever asked someone to do something important and they don't do it? For example, you ask your friends to R.S.V.P. for your party by a certain date, but they drag their feet and do it late. Now, you can't get the cheaper group rate that you wanted. Or, has your parents asked you to do something at a specific time, but you do it whenever you feel like it. Now, you're on punishment because you couldn't follow simple instructions (that was me a lot growing up).

Lately, I've been really frustrated with people because they don't do as I ask; I mean very important things. I was more frustrated with the fact that my plans had to change because of the lack of response. It felt like I was this invisible person & no one could hear me. One night, I began to dwell on my frustrations and I immediately thought about how God feels when He constantly tells us to do something and we never do it. Instantly, I was convicted and thought, "Am I making God frustrated because of my lack of response to His instructions?" I had to pray & ask God for forgiveness at that moment.

"If ye love me, keep my commandments." (John 14:15)

This scripture often rests on my heart. How can I say I love God if I always disobey Him? How can I say I love God & I treat my neighbor like trash? How can I love God, but when He tells me to end that toxic relationship, I hold on to it as if He never said a word.

"And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?" (Luke 6:46)

Loving and respecting God goes hand in hand with obeying God. Our obedience to His word proves our love for Him. If we truly love Him the way we proclaim to, then we would do what He tells us. Some of the things God instructs us to do are major, but a lot of times they are simple instructions. Simple instructions to help us become a better version of ourselves. Just like a parent, God wants the absolute best for your life. He wants you to experience everything that He has for you, but the only way you're going to experience it is if you live a life of obedience.

Now trust me, obedience to God isn't always easy, but I believe that it is worth it. God rewards us for our obedience, but most importantly, He is glorified when we obey Him! As Christians, we are to live our lives so that Christ is seen & glorified above all else (read Matthew 5:16)! It's all about Him shining & being glorified! 

So check this: in Acts 5:12-42, Peter and the disciples faced opposition for their obedience to God. They were ridiculed and hated, but they were determined to do exactly what God instructed them to do. They were thrown in jail & beat, but they STILL obeyed God! Because of their obedience, God always provided a way of escape for them & they continued to preach the Gospel! 

If the disciples decided to give up, like we do when the going gets tough, many people would not have known about God & His great love for us! Your obedience to God is not just for you! There is someone out there whose life is depending on you to be obedient to God. The things that He has told you to do will help win souls for His kingdom & set people free!


So, what are some things that God has been tugging at your heart about? I mean things He's told you recently, and even things He's told you years ago! Is it surrendering your all to Him? Is it that book He wants you to write? Is it spending less time on social media? Is it ministering to that unsaved friend? Whatever it is, God hasn't forgotten & He still wants you to do it! Don't be afraid, but show your love for Him by doing what He says. God doesn't want part of you, but He wants all of you! Will you walk in obedience?