Just a thought-

Do you ever wonder why people pray to be healed, or pray for answers and direction and anything to fill a void, and nothing happens? I have been thinking about this alot lately. People are sick and have emotional, spiritual, and  physical issues because of sin. Not because God gave it to them. The actions in the Garden brought sin in.
Why did diciples in the bible walk with such boldness in knowing that when they spoke "In the name of Jesus, rise up and walk" it would happen?? Because their faith was that big!! They knew that God would no doubt turn ear to what they were saying, and deliver.. So have you ever thought about it?? Why people are not being healed, why direction is not being given, why lives are not being changed... I have-
    
    It hit me in the face about 2 months ago that if you want healing and desire to be made whole, or to grow, or to have direction given for your life;  your faith has to be strong enough to know with out a shadow of a doubt that He will heal, direct, protect, uplift, and shield you!! Dont come before the throne of God doubting He could deliver in the first place!! Whats the point??   If you are seeking healing or direction or anything else in  your life- You believe it with your whole heart that NOTHING is impossible with God; and if your Heart lines up with His heart You will be praying according to His will. No doubts, or reservations. Our faith is what is holding us back!! He is our healer, deliverer, shield and defense, strong tower and Our best friend! Call to Him and believe it with everything in  you!! Let your faith arise- Pray for boldness and strength and courage and healing and let Him make you whole!! Its time to have the faith that David had to face the giant, that Esther had to save her people, that Mary had to be the mother of God, that Daniel had in the lions den.. Stand Up People!! Our God is bigger than this!!! Believe it!! Claim it!!

WOW LOVE

How do I describe the love of God? How do I describe the love I have towards Him? It's like trying to explain where the wind starts, and where it ends...it is impossible. Impossible to put into words that explain why God chose to love a world who would reject Him daily. Why He would send His son to die for a world who dosent care... How His heart  has changed my heart so deeply, that I am not the same person. Nor do I look back to who I used to be... How do I explain a love that keeps me awake at night? Or one that hurts me deeply when I know that I have hurt His heart. One that guides my decisions and thoughts. The love I feel for my father is one of- deep rooted passion-and honor and respect-indescribable in the way of how thankful and grateful I am for His forgiveness and compassion and wonderful grace..Thank you father for loving me, and not giving up on me. Thank you that no matter what, I can count on you, and that even when I leave you, Your waiting there for me to return. Thank you for my salvation and what it means to me..Thank you for letting my heart be soft enough to feel  you heeding me.  I love You father.. I bless Your name. I honor You. Teach me to be humble, and be still and trust you in everything. ~Amen~

Lesson Learned

So today I get up, get ready, and go to church like any other Sunday. With the expectation of God moving through the service and through lives in a big way.  I didnt know that one of  the lives touched would be mine. Sunday school was about Joshua and the battle of Jericho. And how they had to fully rely on God for everything, and although the battle looked like more than they could handle; they trusted God and marched and marched and marched and marched. Very patiently and quietly did what God told them to do, and on the 7th day they marched around the city 7 times and on the 7th time the wall came down and the vitory was theirs! Wow! Why don't I handle situations like that? Just listen to God, and do what He says? Get over the fact that Im not God jr. and shut up long enough to hear what God is saying. That was lesson #1.
  Then we sang a song in choir  that  was about us being willing to do what God says..and how nothing is impossible for Him. Then the sermon was from judges, about self pity, and how it can be very destructive in your life because it takes your focus off the Lord, and takes over your life because we become so wrapped up in it that we cant see past it.
   ok--- sunday school was about listening and obeying what God tells you to do, the song was about being willing, and the sermon about getting over yourself and focusing primaraly on God.... Do you think that God is trying to tell me something?? ummmmm... YES!!!!!  Lately, all I have been able to think about is why things are not going the way that I planned and wanted them to.... Why  aren't things going my way?!Why cant I find a good medical job, why wont anyone even take a look at my resume?? Why does somthing have to be wrong with me in the way of having children?? Why do the doctors way that I cant ever have kids??? I dont understand!!!!  Why am I 22,  and single to the upmost degree. Is something wrong with me?? I mean..I want to be a wife to a Godly man and be called mama and take care of someone so much it hurts.And it seems like that will never happen. Why is school so hard??!! Why do friends say one thing and do another??!!    I thought so much about this that it really took preference of everything. My attitude, my outlook, my trust, taking time for God, bible reading, everything that was of value. The most important being God.  So the deal was, weather I wanted to admit it or not... I was running, and spalshing, and wallowing in- yes im going to say it- self pity..... Realizing this was quite a smack in the face. I would be the first to say that "Oh, Everything is fine, and I'm ok, and life is swell!!"  When in all reality Im mopey and moody... Well Im here to tell you that, this mopey and moody Emily McDaniel is no more!!! No, I do not have a job, but thats because the one that God has for me hasnt come along.. but I know it will. And doctors may say that there is no chance of me ever having kids, but I serve a living God!!! And if He wants me to have kids, I WILL!  And, YES I am 22 and single, and thats ok! Because God has someone special...someone who will love God more than he will love me!! And Yes school is hard, but thats no reason to give up!!!!!  And Yes sometimes people say one thing and do another, but everyone is human, and no one is perfect! Forgive and GET OVER IT! I am healthy, and whole, and of a good mind, and I have a loving family and friends, and most importantly.... I am loved by God who sent his son to die for me!!! That in itself says that I am somebody!!  So no more woe is me.... nope... Im done with that! I am alive and well, and God is good.... So I'm happy!!! :)

Shoes!

So today, I prayed before I went shoe shopping that I Would find a good deal... and guess what?? When I got there they  were having their semi annual sale ad I got two new pairs of shoes, and 3 new outfits! God is so good, and he cares about the little things.. I think it makes Him happy when we inlude Him in our everyday lives, instead of running to Him when we have a problem and otherwise leave Him in a box.. and Girl... these are not just any shoes, these are black stelittos!!! with a fabulous peep toe, and the brown ones are peep toe too! Im so thankful that God is not only a God of the big things but He cares about the little things too.. Be sure and include Him in your everyday life... and i promise, things will go alot smoother!

Be Blessed~