Day 16 – Equipped

Whew! What a long day! I am speedily easing my way into my new job, so far so good! Normally I like to spend more time writing about my thoughts from the scriptures that I am meditating on, but I have not spent as much time as I would have liked to this week.

Today, as I went about my day, the Lord is constantly reminding me that He is with me, and I fully believe that is true as I live each day to please my Father in Heaven. I am constantly trying to push to the next level in all areas of my life and the Lord often reminds me to slow down. This morning as I was driving into work I had such a gentle reminder from God, that He has fully equipped me with everything I need to fully complete the purpose He has for me today. Even as I write this He is reminding me that I can, at anytime tap into to the Lords power as I humble myself before Him.

Yesterday I wrote a little about the grace of God I feel on my life that helps to make each day so much more beautiful. Today I was thinking about the day I will get to meet Jesus and how it is going to be so unbelievably amazing that everything else will be so insignificant in comparison.

So tonight is another evening of writing barely able to keep my eyes open and I can't seem to think much past what I’ve already written. I look forward to the weekend and spending some more time reflecting on what the Lord is doing and putting some thoughts on paper. Right now I am learning how to listen to the Lord’s voice in ordinary chaos both challenging and exciting.

I can hear the Lord whispering in my heart, relax, still yourself, listen and let me speak to you.

Thank you Father that you are my strong tower, my refuge and I trust in you to protect me from all evil.

Amen


Alicia

Day 15 – Mission Impossible!

God’s grace is so wonderful! I am so thankful for the times where He seems to pour an extra portion of His grace on me! There are times that are tougher and I know God is teaching me many valuable lessons and growing my character. Then there are the precious times where He pours out His grace and mercy so much more to help me complete the things He has assigned to me.

The first time I really noticed this was in Haiti. I would constantly look back on the day and just be amazed at the things we as a team did, wondering things like how on earth we were alive after the crazy truck and motorcycle rides, how the heck did we just deliver a baby in the tent city or how we had such a huge capacity to love. I could write a novel purely on the list of things God’s grace covered while being in Haiti.

I bring this up now because as I begin this job and this new season home in Canada I can feel that God has this kind of grace on me once again. To be able to withstand things I could not on my own, resist temptations, stay grounded in my faith, not fear man and continually surrender turning my eyes back to Jesus. I know these things have also come through fiery trials, iron sharpening iron, testing of my heart and faithfulness to the Lord to grow my character. These things are still a part of my walk with the Lord, but I am incredibly grateful for times like this when I reflect on a day and I see how the power of the Lord and His grace enabled me to do so many things I truly could never do on my own.

I am far from perfect and I understand the deep need for God centered relationships in my life and I pray that God will continually surround me with people of faith who can encourage me and in turn I can also encourage them.

I am beginning to see what my mission field for this season looks like and I look forward to the days ahead.

Thank You Father for everything you have done and do for me. I acknowledge that every good and perfect gift comes from you.

Alicia

Day 14 – Prayer Please!

Wow! The Lord sure has me busy fast! I chose a job in faith, believing that this may lay a foundation to propel me and free me into doing the work the Lord will call me too later in my life. I am actually really enjoying it and learning so much every day!

Lately I am so aware and I am amazed at the goodness of God and all the people He has surrounded me with. I am truly blessed! It is so neat to get to know people and see the beauty of how God created them to be. I think the best part about this job that I am doing in a fitness facility is that I truly have the chance to help people through exercise, gain confidence, health and really learn who they are as they spend time physically pushing their bodies. There is so much opportunity in this job position and I am really excited to see where the Lord takes it.

Amidst all the commotion of a new job, training athletes and my own training my bible reading is definitely slipping, I still always manage to find time to read it, but I am not taking time needed to really study scriptures. I know once I get a routine down it will be easier but I ask for your prayers that I will put this at the top of my priorities. I know this time in the word is so crucial for me so that I do not get caught up in the self worship that is so evident all around me. So I ask for your prayers and I thank you so much for all of your support!
May the Lord Bless you with renewed hope and joy this week!

Blessings
Alicia