Saturday, March 01, 2008

Keeping Communication Open

Yesterday, I sent an email to A and C that ended up stirring the waters more than I expected. Apparently, my tone was misunderstood, and the response wasn’t what I had hoped for.

But even in the tension, there is good news—we are talking. We are sharing our thoughts and feelings openly, and I pray that the Lord will use this as a stepping stone toward greater understanding.

I was up past 2:00 AM writing them back, and then I couldn’t sleep because my mind wouldn’t stop processing everything. Today, I feel exhausted—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Father, I ask for Your wisdom and discernment in this situation. Help me to focus on the real issues and not get caught up in the emotions being thrown at us.

Keep me humble, Lord. Keep my heart soft and filled with Your love and compassion. I don’t want to react out of frustration or hurt—I want to respond the way You would.

Father, lead me in my words, in my heart, and in my actions. Let Your peace reign in this situation. Help me to listen well, to speak truth in love, and to trust You with the outcome.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Here is yesterday’s Power-Minute:

WRAPPED UP, TIED UP, TANGLED UP

“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called.” Ephesians 4:1

I don’t know who you are, but God wants you to know that your struggle with the call on your life does not have to be a struggle any longer!!! He has called you to be something great. Is He not God enough to make provision for that greatness? All He asks is that you walk worthy of the task. You may be sitting in prison, lying in a hospital bed, battling depression, or wondering how you are going to pay for your tuition. None of that matters to God. He knows what has you wrapped up, tied up, and tangled up, but He wants you to be bound to Him, not your issues!!!

Don’t waste another minute wrestling with what YOU see—start looking through HIS eyes and get a glimpse of yourself in the future because your situation looks much better than it looks right now!!! He desires that you use your gifts, resources, and power. He wants you to walk in His authority!!! Command your oceans to be still—say to your mountains they must be removed—tell your lame excuses to rise up and walk!!! He is well able to do exceedingly and abundantly more than you could ask or think. So start walking!!!

Be filled with all the fullness of God,