Not Just A Man

This is something God has placed on my heart recently to write, so I hope you are encouraged and blessed by it as much as I was when I was writing it. :)

Looking down and watching all the sad, lonely, and sinful people, there was a pain in His heart. A pain, dull ache, a growing sorrow that had been there since the beginning. He knew that day would come, though he wished there was another way, and didn't want to endure such pain. He followed His Father’s will through pain, torture, mocking, betrayal, and death. (John 15:13, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”) He loved these people more than they would ever know. They would have to wait to get to heaven to truly understand how much love His Father and He had for the world. (John 3:16, “John 3:16-18,  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”)

He looks back at what had been like to become all man, but still be all God.

Standing in the clouds, looking down, He felt the sorrow for the world and of how He wanted all of them to know His love. He would be leaving soon. Leaving this throne above, His Father who loved Him so deeply, and His home in heaven. Leaving to be born of a virgin, in a lowly manger, in the city of David. (Luke 2) He could have been born in a palace, born to be on a throne like He deserved, but He humbled Himself for us. He grew up learning his step Father’s trade, learning how to read, how to play, learning how to be a little boy. Never back talking, never fighting, because He was PERFECT.  He knew, that someday He would be betrayed by one of the men who said they would always follow Him, He would be denied by one of the men who said He could never deny Him. 

He became a man, a perfect man, preformed miracles, followed His Father’s will no matter what. He stood in front of the angry people, and beside Him stood a criminal. He knew that this cup could not pass away from Him. The crowd was angrier now, they were screaming, “Crucify Him, Crucify Him!” The soldiers released the criminal, and took the perfect Son of God to where he would be crucified. But on His face was not anger or condemnation, but sorrow and unconditional love for the ones He came to save. Crying out in pain as He was beaten, mocked, tortured, spit on, and humiliated. This was too much for His disciples to bare. This humble, perfect, and holy man, who was all man and all God was taking the sin of the world on His shoulders so we wouldn’t have to be separated from God(John 1:29, “next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away sin world.”) This man wasn’t just a man dying on a cross. He is Jesus Christ who died on a cross and busted the grave wide open three days later. He is the Holy and perfect son of God. John 14:6  “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” He is the only way to heaven, and He’s not just a man. 

Invite Christ into your heart and life today. Pray and ask Forgiveness of your sins and become a child of God.  1 John 1:9,  “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

~Philippians 1:6~

A CONVERSATION WITH GOD

                                A CONVERSATION WITH GOD

Me: God, can I ask You a question?
God: Sure 
Me: Promise You won't get mad ... ... ... ...
God: I promise
Me: Why did You let so much stuff happen to me today?
God: What do u mean?
Me: Well, I woke up late
God: Yes
Me: My car took forever to start
God: Okay
Me: at lunch they made my sandwich wrong & I had to wait
God: Hmmm
Me: On the way home, my phone went DEAD, just as I picked up a call
God: All right
Me: And on top of it all off, when I got home ~I just want to soak my feet in my new foot massager & relax. BUT it wouldn't work!!! Nothing went right today! Why did You do that?

God: Let me see, the death angel was at your bed this morning & I had to send one
of My Angels to battle him for your life. I let you sleep through that

Me (humbled): OH

GOD: I didn't let your car start because there was a drunk driver on your route that would have hit you if you were on the road.

Me: (ashamed)

God: The first person who made your sandwich today was sick & I didn't want you to catch what they have, I knew you couldn't afford to miss work.

Me (embarrassed):Okay

God: Your phone went dead bcuz the person that was calling was going to give false witness about what you said on that call, I didn't even let you talk to them so you would be covered.

Me (softly): I see God

God: Oh and that foot massager, it had a shortage that was going to throw out all of the power in your house tonight. I didn't think you wanted to be in the dark.

Me: I'm Sorry God

God: Don't be sorry, just learn to Trust Me.... in All things , the Good & the bad.

Me: I will trust You.

God: And don't doubt that My plan for your day is Always Better than your plan.

Me: I won't God. And let me just tell you God, Thank You for Everything today.

God: You're welcome child. It was just another day being your God and I Love looking after My Children...

Have A Message And Be One

"Preach the word."

2 Timothy 4:2

"We are not saved to be "channels only," but to be sons and daughters of God.  We are not turned into spiritual mediums, but into spiritual messengers; the message must be part of ourselves.  The Son of God was His own message, His words were spirit and life; and as His disciples our lives must be the sacrament of our message.  The natural heart will do any amount of serving, but it takes the heart broken by conviction of sin, and baptized by the Holy Ghost, and crumpled into the purpose of God before the life becomes the sacrament of its message.

There is a difference between giving a testimony and preaching.  A preacher is one who has realized the call of God and is determined to use his every power to proclaim God's truth.  God takes us out of our own ideas for our lives and we are "batter'd to shape and use." as the disciples were after Pentecost.  Pentecost did not teach the disciples anything; it made them the incarnation of what they preached, "Ye shall be witnesses unto Me."

Let God have perfect liverty when you speak.  Before God's message can liberate other souls, the liberation must be real in you.  Gather your material, and set it alight when you speak."

-Oswald Chambers-

Just thought I'd share this.

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

Just A Mom

A mom of some really good friends of mine sent me an e-mail and I wanted to share it. This is her true story! Even though I'm not a mom yet, this has really encouraged me and I really hope it encourages you also. :)

 "I was in town one day with my kiddo's at the local library.  The library was needing someone to fill in and help out for a while.  As we were walking in this well dressed, aged woman,with a poodle in her lap, spoke up sharply.  "Well, here is someone who doesn't have a real job and has time to volunteer.  Your just a stay at home Mom."  Just a Mom- as I gasped for air!  Definition: A stay at home, a bon bon eating, soap opera watching, sleep'in late, got it made in the shade- Mom.  Oh, wait - that was my Mom. Confession: I do like to sleep in.  Justification: I hit the floor running and don't stop till bed.  As for the rest of this worldly definition, I don't think so!  That Mom, that gave us a bad wrap need's to be spanked with her spatula.   

    Hunny and I met at church in the fall of 1992, on a Sunday morning.  He was new, I was polite, but not too nice- he could'a be a bank robber or something. He came to church several times and wanted to know where I lived.  I kept putting him off. That should of been my clue he wasn't just gonna go away after few weeks.  I was a church bus kid. One evening he followed the church bus home. "Now I know where you live," he said. My step - father was all bark and stopped around like Hector, the big bull dog on looney toons.  We lived down in the geto part of Waco.  I didn't want anyone to know were we lived.  Nothing seemed to scare him away. One month later we became an item.  We were only allowed to hang out at church of course or sit on the sofa with the embarrassing family.  I was all of 14, did I mention that.  I had just started the 9th grade.  We courted/dated for four years.  They dragged on like molasses without an end.  Hunny proposed when I was 17 at a park near my grandmothers home.  The Lord has a plan.

     The Lord told me he was the one.  I knew without a shadow of doubt that he was my soul mate.  We talked about everything me and the Lord.  My parents were not easy to confide in nor were they approving.  They are not Christians, then or now.  Their plans for me was not mine.  I had no vision for higher education.  I had worked full time the last two years of school and graduated in the top 20 of my class-  I am so not bragging.  I worked hard for every A or B I got.  It sure didn't come naturally. The thought of college was depressing.  More than that, I had no peace.  The Lord has a plan.

    After graduation, one month later, we married. My parents schemed and plotted up to the day to foil the marriage. One month after the life changing day we moved to big Donie, TX. I was in such culture shock, Yikes.  About the same time as the move, I began throwing up my toe nails.  I was indeed gonna have a baby.  I was quite sick, all day, every day, every meal, -for the whole nine months.  No worries about work or school now.   I have never had a gift with children.   Many people are given a talent, blessing, or gift to work with children.  I never had the patience, desire, or talent.  I thought surely it won't be so bad- at least they'll be mine.  The Lord worked upon my heart and mind during those 9 sickly months.  I wanted so much more spiritually for my children than what I grew up with.  The Lord had a plan. 

     A while after Catie Bug was born, I felt the need to go back to work.  I had this pressure from church friends and others to go back to work.  I battled with it.  When at home I felt guilty for not working.  When at work I felt guilt for not being at home.  I couldn't figure out my place.  Society is convinced that baby sitters, crazy work hours, feeling tired, no time off, short tempers is the way to go.  The worked, hard, and was good at what I did.  I moved up in pay and reputation.  My kids were with this sitter and that one all because I held my allegiance higher "work" than family.  The Lord dealt with me.  It wasn't pretty.  I went through an angry stage.  I didn't want to give up all that I had worked for.  Money, that was my money, I earned. The Lord had a plan.

    Someone gave me that Pearl book. You know who you are.  The book that  stirred it all up!  I was as angry as anyone else who's read that book and rejected it.  I finished reading it though.  And the Lord spoke to me, softly, and gently.  My heart quivers as I type and my eyes water even now.  He told me, "He Loves me- and his grace is sufficient for me.  And it's OK to be just a Mom."  It wasn't my job to have the job.  It is my job to raise the babies he entrusted me with.  Such peace over flowed my heart and soul.  NO more did I buy the lie.  I didn't have to work outside the home to prove anything.  What a disservice our Mothers did for us. The Lord had a plan.

    It wasn't long and the Lord dealt with me about homeschooling.  It was a tremendous leap of faith.  Hunny was out of work, had been for a year or so.  I turned in my notice and told my boss, who was going to gift her business to me, that come end of May- I was finished.  Her words were, "You'll be back."  And nope, she wasn't to supportive.  We took the next few months to unschool and unwork to develop a new routine.  I look back now and love those "Donie Day's" as we call them.  The bible time, tea parties, schooling out side in lawn chairs, Sis stretched out in the hay reading a book, late night with fiddler on the roof, are all treasured memories.  The Lord had a plan.

    Mom's with little ones.  It will not always be so.  The days are long exhausting and few of appreciation.  Hang in there.  Try not to be stressed over perfection.  Share with the Lord- he wants to hear of you day.  Family must be a priority.  The Lord entrusted us Mom's with such a valuable treasure.  We are to teach and raise these babies up to Love Him- with all their heart, mind and soul.  To be a Mom should not be thought of as an inferior job but rather of the greatest, humblest, of God given responsibilities.  The Lord brought all these memories flooding my mind with sewing this evening.  I am not proud of all of them but would be disobedient if I didn't share.  I share with you and your daughter- to not doubt the Lord.  The Lord doesn't follow the social trends and neither should we.  Home truly is were our treasure is.  The Lord has a plan."

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

5 Things God's Children Should Never Worry About

If you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior, and asked Him to come into your heart, there are 5 things you should never worry about.

5 Things God's Children Should Never Worry About

    1. Being Forsaken

Hebrews 13:5b says, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee..." God is in control, always there, always constant, and never wavering. He'll be standing ready when you fall and help you back up again. There's something amazingly special about this verse. It's extremely deep promise to all believers. "I (Jesus) will NEVER leave thee, nor forsake (meaning, leave behind) thee." As believers, we should find peace in this promise.

2. Feeling Useless

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 says, "For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many. If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. And if they were all one member, where were the body? But now are they many members, yet but one body.

And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:

 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way." 

We are all apart of the body of Christ. We are not useless. God has a special plan for each and every believer. As we prayerfully seek God's will in our lives He will reveal His plan in His timing not ours. His timing and plans are perfect, without flaw, and way better than any plan than we have for our lives. 

3. The Future

Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." And John 14:1-3, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." Like I said before, God has a plan. When life seems to be going down hill or we feel like God forgot about the plan He had for us, we have to remember that we only see a tiny bit of the picture, but God knows everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen. He see's the big picture. He holds the world in His hands, He's numbered the stars and knows them by name. He has a future for you. 

4. Bothering God With Prayer

1 Peter 5:7 says, " Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you", and 1 Thessalonians 5:17, "Pray without ceasing." God wants us to rely on Him with everything, no matter how small. Cast ALL your care upon Him, and NEVER stop praying. He can handle any problem, every worry, every care. Give it to God.

And last but not least...

5. Felling Unforgiven

1John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." There's no sin to big, no sin to awful, and no sin to selfish. There's only one sin that sends you to hell, and that is the unbelief in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Bring it to the cross, lay it at the feet of Jesus, and you'll be forgiven. He is faithful even we are not, He has mercy even when we don't deserve it, He is forgiving even when we keep failing Him. His love for us endures FOREVER. Never ending love for a sinner like me. 

I am NEVER forsaken. I am Never useless. HE holds my future. He's NEVER bothered with my prayers. And, I AM FORGIVEN.

Just Breathe

God Is In Control....So, just Breathe! :)

Psalms 46:10a, "Be still, and know that I am God:"

Step Back And Give It To God

There are times in people's lives, (if your like me it's a lot), when you loaded down with service for God and put a lot on your mental plate. When you get so caught up in service that you forget who your serving. Usually, if that happens to me, I start feeling like I'm sinking to the bottom of the ocean and the weight of the water is putting so much pressure on me I begin to crumble, and suffocate.
God has been showing me a lot lately that I can't go through life doing stuff on my own. It just doesn't work. I tent to get stressed over stuff really easily, and I just have to step back go somewhere quiet and talk to God, give it to Him, and breathe. God is in control no matter what, and if I can trust Him with my life, I can trust Him with life's little problems too. And when we start getting worried about a service and all the details of what goes on with it and forget the one we're really doing it for, then what does it matter? It doesn't mean anything. If it's not for God's glory, then it's for nothing and worth nothing. Before we have a chance to get stressed over something we need to step back have a serious talking with God and make sure our hearts are in the right place, and doing this to glorify God and not ourselves or anyone else. A lesson I'm still learning is stepping back and giving my plans over to God and making sure they're in His will, and not just mine, and then giving the stress that comes with it to Him too. so, step back and give it to God. :)

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

~1 Peter 4:16~

Memory Verse

The memory verse for this week is Proverbs 3:3  "Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:"

Have a blessed week!

~Beautifully Created 5 Christ~

~1 Peter 1:4~

Strong In Him

Have you ever felt you aren't string enough to serve God? Aren't smart enough? Don't know enough verses? Sinned too many times to be used by God? Aren't outgoing enough? Too afraid? Too weak? Too small? Fail too many times? Proverbs 24:16A says  "For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again..." Or maybe you feel like since you've done this really big sin you God won't forgive you and you aren't saved anymore?

Let's not forget that Romans 8:38-39 says  "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
NOTHING  can separate us from the LOVE of God. How amazing is that promise??? Hebrews 13:5b says, "...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Another promise. I love it when God promises us something because I know I can always rely on Him in everything. God keeps every promise. Our strength comes from God alone. And God used Paul, who killed Christians, He can use you too. You just have to ask Him to use you. Too afraid, God will give you the courage. We are mighty, not weak, because we are in Christ Jesus, a royal priesthood! Fail too many times, a just man falls seven times and gets back up again. Our strength is found in Christ and Him alone. He is our rock and our foundation and we shall not be greatly moved.


This weeks memory verse is 1 Peter 4:16 "Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf."

Have a blessed week :)

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~
 ~Romans 3:23~

This Weeks Memory Verse

This weeks memory verse is Isaiah 40:31 "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."

I can't express how important it is to know scripture, to know Christ. With out Him there is nothing, we were made by Him for Him. "One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." Ephesians 4:6 

Have a Blessed week.

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

~Romans 14:11~

A Burden Bigger Than Fear

I recently finished listening to the audio book Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations, and it’s what I've been thinking on a lot lately. Teen years aren't for sitting around doing nothing with your life. Teens have this mind set, that the years before they graduate are years that you should get to party, have fun, take the easy road, wasting there time away, and having absolutely no responsibility. Adolesense is a myth, America has a totally messed up thought process about teens. Teens now have no responsibility, and they think when they graduate responsibly will be a natural thing that will hit them like a ton of bricks. I’m not saying that we shouldn't have fun. But who said doing hard things and having responsibility, and learning new things that take you out of you comfort zone aren't fun. Yeah, sometimes it’s not fun but if you don’t do some hard stuff you won’t get anywhere. Teens should be more involved in stuff that matters. Christians especially should be doing hard things and trying to further the kingdom of God. Getting involved with your church and witnessing to people, mission trips, nursing homes, bible clubs, passing out tracks, and different stuff like that. You could get out of you comfort zone by witnessing to a complete stranger. I have a really big fear of talking to people I don’t know, but, with a ton of courage and help from God, I've stated telling complete strangers about Jesus. For me, my purpose is bigger than my fear. God has given me a burden for people’s lost souls and a purpose for sharing the gospel with them that’s bigger than my fear, and utter lack of talent of talking to people. Billy Sunday said, “More people fail from lack of purpose than lack of talent.” 1 Corinthians 9:16 says, “For I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” God had given me a hunger for telling people about Him, and it’s getting bigger. I've witnessed to several people so far, none of which I knew at all. The last I think made the biggest impact on me.

 I’ll tell you the story. It was Sunday after church and we were going to the grocery store. I knew we were going before church so I was asking God to show me who He wanted me to talk to. As I was walking through the store, I kept asking Him to show me the person. Then at the back of the store stacking refrigerated biscuits on the shelf of preservative filled food, was the most depressing looking guy I’d ever seen. We locked eyes for a split second and right then is when God told me, “Him. You have to talk to him. ”This guy had black hair and was wearing black eye liner. Definitely the kind of guy I would try to avoid. So, I tried to tell God I couldn't talk to him because he looked weird, but I knew that wasn't a good excuse. There were two other guys working nearby, and I tried to tell God that I would talk to them instead, but God wasn't taking that either. I finally said no to God and started walking away. I felt awful. I made it to the other end of the store, and I guess I got a glimpse of what Jonah probably felt like when he said no to God. I finally told God I would talk to him, but I was going to need Him to really help me a lot, because it was hard for me to talk to that guy. I couldn't do it on my own. Nervous and beginning to shake, I walked back to the back of the store and walked up to Isaac (I later found out) and asked him if I could ask him a question. He said yes, and then I popped the question, “If you died today, where would you go?” I shared the whole gospel with him. At the end those two other guys came over and I tried to talk to them too, but they kind of just laughed. But they were really laughing at God not me. It’s funny that the guys I wanted to talk to laughed, but the guy God wanted me to talk to didn't  God has helped me grow so much since I surrendered my life when I was 15. If you would have told me I‘d be doing something like that I wouldn't have believed you. I serve a mighty God, and just because we’re teens doesn't mean we can’t do anything hard. Let your faith be bigger than your fear, because we all know that God is bigger than any fear.

"The Room"

~ " The Room.."
"In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features except for the one wall covered with small index card files. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order. But these files, which stretched from floor to ceiling and seemingly endless in either direction, had very different headings.
As I drew near the wall of files, the first to catch my attention was one that read "Girls I have liked" I opened it and began flipping through the cards. I quickly shut it, shocked to realize that I recognized the names written on each one. And then without being told, I knew exactly where I was. This lifeless room with its small files was a crude catalog system for my life. Here were written the actions of my every moment, big and small, in a detail my memory couldn't match. A sense of wonder and curiosity, coupled with horror, stirred within me as I began randomly opening files and exploring their content. Some brought joy and sweet memories; others a sense of shame and regret so intense that I would look over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching.

A file named "Friends" was next to one marked "Friends I have betrayed." The titles ranged from the mundane to the outright weird. "Books I Have Read," "Lies I Have Told," "Comfort I have Given," "Jokes I Have Laughed at."

Some were almost hilarious in their exactness : "Things I've yelled at my brothers." Others I couldn't laugh at : "Things I Have Done in My Anger", "Things I Have Muttered Under My Breath at My Parents." I never ceased to be surprised by the contents Often there were many more cards than expected. Sometimes fewer than I hoped. I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the life I had lived.

Could it be possible that I had the time in my years to fill each of these thousands or even millions of cards? But each card confirmed this truth. Each was written in my own handwriting. Each signed with my signature.

When I pulled out the file marked "TV Shows I have watched," I realized the files grew to contain their contents. The cards were packed tightly, and yet after two or three yards, I hadn't found the end of the file. I shut it, shamed, not so much by the quality of shows but more by the vast time I knew that file represented.

When I came to a file marked "Lustful Thoughts," I felt a chill run through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch, not willing to test its size, and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed content I felt sick to think that such a moment had been recorded. An almost animal rage broke on me.

One thought dominated my mind : No one must ever see these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have to destroy them!" In insane frenzy I yanked the file out Its size didn't matter now I had to empty it and burn the cards...
But as I took it at one end and began pounding it on the floor, I could not dislodge a single card. I became desperate and pulled out a card, only to find it as strong as steel when I tried to tear it. Defeated and utterly helpless, I returned the file to its slot. Leaning my forehead against the wall, I let out a long, self-pitying sigh.

And then I saw it. The title bore "People I Have Shared the Gospel With." The handle was brighter than those around it, newer, almost unused. I pulled on its handle and a small box not more than three inches long fell into my hands. I could count the cards it contained on one hand.
And then the tears came. I began to weep. Sobs so deep that they hurt. They started in my stomach and shook through me. I fell on my knees and cried. I cried out of shame, from the overwhelming shame of it all. The rows of file shelves swirled in my tear-filled eyes.. No one must ever, ever know of this room I must lock it up and hide the key. But then as I pushed away the tears, I saw Him.

No, please not Him. Not here. Oh, anyone but Jesus. I watched helplessly as He began to open the files and read the cards. I couldn't bear to watch His response. And in the moments I could bring myself to look at His face, I saw a sorrow deeper than my own. He seemed to intuitively go to the worst boxes.
Why did He have to read every one? Finally He turned and looked at me from across the room. He looked at me with pity in His eyes. But this was a pity that didn't anger me. I dropped my head, covered my face with my hands and began to cry again. He walked over and put His arm around me. He could have said so many things. But He didn't say a word. He just cried with me.

Then He got up and walked back to the wall of files. Starting at one end of the room, He took out a file and, one by one, began to sign His name over mine on each card. "No!" I shouted rushing to Him. All I could find to say was "No, no," as I pulled the card from Him.. His name shouldn't be on these cards. But there it was, written in red so rich, so dark, and so alive.
The name of Jesus covered mine. It was written with His blood. He gently took the card back He smiled a sad smile and began to sign the cards. I don't think I'll ever understand how He did it so quickly, but the next instant it seemed I heard Him close the last file and walk back to my side. He placed His hand on my shoulder and said, "It is finished."

I stood up, and He led me out of the room.. There was no lock on its door. There were still cards to be written."

Written by Joshua Harris.

What's in your file cabinet?

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

"Pray Without Ceasing"

Recently a friend of mine made a comment to me about prayer, I can’t remember exactly what we were talking about, she said something  about we’d be praying all the time. She was joking about it. But I’ve been thinking about prayer a lot lately. I think God wants us to pray as much as we can. Because praying is talking to God.

We meet people everyday, weather it be at work or at the grocery store, we meet people. What would be it be like to be praying for everyone you meet everyday?? We would always be praying, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, “Pray without ceasing.” The definition of “ceasing” is To put an end to; discontinue. This verse is saying  without ceasing. Psalms 95:2 says  “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” Seriously, we have a lot to be thankful for. Let’s break it down a little, because a lot of people say, “oh yeah I’m thankful!” but are you really. Do you realize how blessed you are if you have clean water, a bed, clothes, food, and not to mention tv, movies, cell phones, laptops, iPods  and transportation? 1.6 billion people in the world live without electricity. That’s a quarter of the world. 640 million people are without adequate shelter, 400 million with no access to safe water, 270 million with no access to health services. Just think about how blessed you are to be able to get an education. 121 million children are out of education. In 2005 over half the world’s population made less than $2.50 a day. I don’t know about you but I’m one blessed girl. We are blessed beyond measure.

Also, this weeks memory verse is, Psalms 95:2 “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him 
with psalms.”

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

       ~Romans 8:14~
Have a Blessed week!! :)

This Is Discipleship

Are we being disciples? Are we spreading the gospel? Are we being Christ like?

If you've accepted Jesus Christ into your heart, YOU are the light. Christ light is shining through you. Mattew 5:14 says, "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."

Show someone Jesus's love. Everyday God gives us opportunities to share the amazing news of what Christ did for us. 

Be a Disciple.

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

~Proverbs 3:3~

Is God's Will My Will?

"This is the will of God, your sanctification..." (1 Thessalonians 4:3)

"Sanctification is not a question of whether God is willing to sanctify me--is it my will? Am I willing to let God do in me everything that has been make possible through the atonement of the cross of Christ? Am I willing to let Jesus become sanctification to me, and to let His life be exhibited in my human flesh? (See 1 Corinthians 1:30). Beware of saying, "Oh, I am longing to be sanctified." Mo, you are not. Recognize your need, but stop longing and make it a matter of action. Receive Jesus Christ to become sanctification for you by absolute, unquestioning faith, and the great miracle of the atonement of Jesus will  become real in you.
      All that Jesus made possible becomes mine through the free and loving gift of God on the basis of what Christ accomplished on the cross. And my attitude as a saved and sanctified soul is that of profound, humble holiness based on agonizing repentance, a sense of inexpressible shame and degradation, and also on the amazing realization that the love of God demonstrated itself to me while I cared nothing about Him. (See Romans 5:8). He completed everything for my salvation and sanctification. No wonder Paul said that nothing "shall be able to separate  us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:39).
      Sanctification makes me one with Jesus Christ, and Him one with God, and it is accomplished only through the magnificent atonement of Christ.Never confuse the effect with the cause. The effect in me is obedience, service, and prayer, and is the outcome of inexpressible thanks and adoration for the miraculous sanctification that has been brought about in me because of the atonement through the Cross of Christ."

-Oswald Chambers-

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~
        ~James 1:2-3~

With God We Have Nothing To Fear

This weeks memory verse is Psalms 27:1  ”A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” 

With God we have nothing to fear, Hebrews 13:6 says, “So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” 

So let’s do this again shall we! 

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

       ~Hebrews 11:1~

Trust In His Will

God’s delays are not denials,
He has heard your prayers;
He knows all about your trials,
Knows your every care.

God’s delays are not denials,
help is on the way;
He is watching over life’s deals,
Bringing forth the day.

God’s delays are not denials,
You will find Him true;
Working through life’s darkest trials,
What is best for you.

I love this poem. I don’t know who it’s by, but I really like how true it is.
Trust in God is a big thing. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” This is a hard thing for me, not to lean on my own understanding. My understanding is so tiny, and God literally knows EVERYTHING. He knows what’s happened, happening, and going to happen. He also, knows my heart inside and out, way better than I’ll ever know it. There’s a reason we should trust in God. We don’t know what’s going to happen, God is in control of everything, and His will is PERFECT. Our will is in the flesh, we are still sinners, but God is, perfect, and Holy, and His will is too.
Seriously, we should be wanting God’s perfect will for our lives. Pray for His will to be done in your life. Prayer for me has gotten more and more important with me. I’ve gotten closer to God because of it. God wants us to pray, it’s like calling your best friend, but this long distance call is totally free. Come into His presence with thanksgiving in your heart, Jesus Christ supplies all of our need. Thanking Him should be a given. He wants to be your best friend, He should be your best friend. Before you get close to anybody, you should be close to Him.

And no matter how bad something is in your life, God will help you through it. Psalms 93:4 says, “The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.”, and Psalms 62:1-2 says, “Truly my soul waited upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.”
Trust in God’s will for you life, surrender it to Him, and wait for His will to be done. And NEVER stop praying. 1Thessalonians 5:17 says, “Pray without ceasing.”

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

~Philippians 4:8~

Away From Myself

God is calling us away from ourselves.  He wants us to empty ourselves of ourselves, and fill ourselves with Him. I have this longing and a hunger for ministry, hands on serving God. It’s something I have a burden to do. Christ gave His life for me, the least I can do is give my life to serve Him. 1Peter 2:21-24 says,  ”For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” 

We need to follow the example that Christ set. We aren’t going to be perfect, but we have to try. James 1:2-3 says, “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. When the storms come we need to draw nigh to God, James 4:8 says,  ”Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” He’ll give you peace and joy. We may not be happy we may be sad, but we still can have joy in know that Jesus Christ has given us everlasting life by freely giving His life on the cross. We need to fill ourselves with Jesus Christ.

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

       ~John 3:16-17~

Perfect Peace

I’m just a 17 year old girl with my regular problems, that don’t always seem so regular. I get over stressed, when I should be laying at the feet of Jesus, I get frustrated, when I should be long-suffering, I get bitter and angry, when I should forgive as Christ forgave me. All of this and more should be laid at the feet of the one who laid down His life freely to save ours. 

My problems and worries may seem tiny compared to my parents worries, and they probably are, and sometimes I feel like I shouldn’t bother God with my tiny problems. But, Matthew 11:28 says, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” He said “All”, which would mean everyone, no matter what it is, He is big enough to take care of it. He hung the stars in the sky and wove the universe together, He can handle our frustrations, our anger, our problems, our worries. Psalms 46:10a says, “Be still and Know that I am God…” We need to humble ourselves before Christ. James 4:10 says, “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”

He may not always calm the storm around you, but He will always give you perfect peace if you lay it at the feet of Jesus. He is in control, He knows what is going to happen. He’s always known past, present, and future.
And no matter where you are He is there, “I will never leave thee nor forsake thee…” It’s a promise.
We need to live for Christ because He died for us. We should want to grow in Christ more everyday. My challenge for whoever is reading this is that you read your bible everyday, even if it’s only for 5 min. 2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” I’ll be praying for you.

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

~2 Timothy 1:7~

Crazy Amount Of Love

Have you ever thought about what it would be like if your mind and all of your thoughts, past, present, and future, were put into files in a file cabinets in a room? What if Jesus were to walk in the room and start opening drawers? What would He find? Would you cringe? O believe me I would, and I think we all would. In those files are all of your sins, mistakes, anger, bad thoughts, all the “I’m mad at my sister, and I’m going to hit her in the head with a two by four”, thoughts. So, Jesus starts opening drawers and starts writing His name over each and every sin, past, present, and future. Each and every sin was paid for on the cross with the innocent blood of God’s only Son, Jesus Christ. His perfect and holy Song gave up His life for you and for me because we are His most special creation. We were made in the image of God. Without His blood is no remission, because the wages of sin is death, that means death as in going to Hell, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Eternal life in Heaven. All we have to do is accept it, accept that free gift of salvation given on the cross. He died and three days later he rose from the dead, He busted the grave wide open and is now preparing a place for us in heaven. Talk about a crazy amount of love! 1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Romans 10:13 says, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” John 3:16 says, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

We were made by Him for Him. Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, but we are made strong in Christ.

 ~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

        ~Philippians 1:6~

"In Thy Presence"

I love going to church, going to bible study, hanging out with friends, and stuff like that, it’s super fun and sometime kinda crazy. Psalms 16:11 says, “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”  There’s something about spending time in the presence of Jesus that will always be better than anything or anywhere I go. In His presence is fullness of joy, there’s nothing like it. He gives peace in the storm and calm among the waves. He’s my strong tower, my comforter, my stress reliever, my All in All, and my savior. I seriously don’t know where I’d be without Him. 

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

          ~John 3:16~

Best Friends

There’s so much I can say about my best friends, I love them to death, I’m so blessed to have them in my life, and I thank God over and over for being able to know them. You have to be careful though when having close friends. The bible talks about this subject too, Psalms 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.” I wanted friends who would encourage me to follow God’s will for my life and not to follow the crowd. When I was about 13 or 14 I started to see how important it was to have friends that would help me seek God. So, I started asking God to give me godly friends that would help me and encourage me on my walk with Him. He started showing me girls around me that I got to know and he put new people in my life that really helped. 

God has given me friends that give me wise council when I need it, pray for me, pray with me, and help me grow in Christ. He’s put young adults, adults in my life that have seriously influenced my walk with God. Looking back to when I was 12, 13, and 14, I know that God put certain people in my life to help direct my path towards Christ. Not to mention my parents who have been a big influence in my walk with God. My daddy led me to the Lord when I was 6. I’m so thankful that my daddy loves Christ with all his heart and loved us enough to want to see us become children of God also.
Anyway, choose your friends wisely, I’m not saying be cold to people who wouldn’t be the best choice of a close friend, but seek friends who will point you towards Christ and not away.

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

~Matthew 6:33~

Here To Encourage

I’m doing this Blog because I want to encourage anyone who comes across it, Hebrews 3:13 – 14 says, ”But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.  For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end;”. I want this site to glorify my heavenly Father. I’m going to try to record some of my music I've wrote an put it on here too. So stay tuned. 

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~

~Philippians 1:6~

Girls Inner Beauty

A Girls Inner Beauty

Every girl has inner beauty, they have to decide if they want to show it though. Modesty isn't a big thing now a days. It’s what’s “in style”. You can be in style and be modest at the same time. “Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Well? Not many girls can say that they are “virtuous”. God wants girls to show there inner beauty. Is it wrong to want to dress up and look pretty? No. It’s fun! We shouldn't focus on what we look like. Proverbs 31:30 says “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.” We are beautiful creation! Psalms 139:14 says “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” I love putting on makeup, I’m not much for wearing dresses and skirts all the time though. I still wear them but I love a good pair of jeans and an awesome pear of boots! That’s me, a lot of girls love wearing dresses, high heels, and stuff like that. That’s great!

You can look pretty and modest at the same time. There’s a saying that I use to hear a church I use to go to. It’s “Don’t advertise something your not selling”.
1Samuel 16:7 says “But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” God looks at our inner beauty not the outer. I’m going to try harder to please the Lord with my inner beauty rather than the outer.

~Beautifully Created 4 Christ~