ooohhh... those sweet whispers.
They happen. I spent most of the fall this year in a foggish type state. I was unable to clearly articulate and what I was looking for to Jesus. I think I was blind. I would try to be creative... but it would not be well recieved and it would fall flat. I believe I was motivated by survival and not by listening to the Holy Spirit's voice.
Three traights describe highly creative people... CONFIDENCE, CURIOSITY and COURAGE. I think it is huge for us to take a few moments to discover which one of these is the most important part of our make up. For me, it is CURIOSITY. I am constantly asking questions. Sometimes, I cry out to Jesus and ask why is this situation the way it is? or Why do I like to sing this song? What do these words mean? Why do You speak to me in this way and other times, I don't hear You at all? What does this verse mean to me? to others? in the scheme of life, is this important? I could go on... the questions in my heart and mind, never seem to stop. I like to know things and the way they work. Jesus knows that. he created me to be wired this way. Now that I know this... I can use this as a gift to investigate and know more about Him and his art work.
We as human beings often wrestle with the voices that tell us that there are no more ideas. These voices tell us that we can't create, that we are limited and frail. I really felt this way when my creative team vanished this past fall. But I belive in a God of miracles. He is the Master Designer, the one Who crafted every living thing that breathes. He loves my chruch... correction, HIS church, more than I ever could imagine. He has no limits, no road blocks. I have access to this amazing Creator of all. He whispers to me in a sweet soft voice. He gives me the manna I need for the day and the breath I need in order to breathe. Do I believe it? DO I receive it? Just breathe it. This is just a random thought I had today after I spent some time seeking Jesus' face. Ooohhh... those sweet whispers from Jesus, they come in... dressed like people.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Inside Out
A thousand times I've failed, still Your mercy remains
And should I stumble again, still I'm caught in Your grace
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Neverending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
Your will above all else, my purpose remains
the art of losing myself in bringing You praise
In my heart, in my soul I give You control
Consume me from the inside out
A thousand times I've failed, still Your mercy remains
And should I stumble again, still I'm caught in Your grace
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Neverending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
Your will above all else, my purpose remains
the art of losing myself in bringing You praise
In my heart, in my soul I give You control
Consume me from the inside out
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
"Vision Leakage"
Ps 119: 50
"You have given me hope. You comfort me in my suffering. Your promises preserve my life!"
v 77 "Let Your compassion come to me... so I can I live."
When I think back over my journey through life, I can see Jesus love and mercy. He has given me a hint of hope through the warmer spring weather, but also through little snippets in in His letters of compassion to me. Do I think at times... can I have a "do over" on that one? absolutely! There are moments that I celebrate my walk here on Earth and and times when I live deeply in regret. Actually... this is NOT living a free life. But alas, there are no "do overs".
There is hope! At the very core of my being, I want to live Jesus and bring a source of hope to those I love. Sometimes this can get a little fuzzy. There are times that I get caught up in self righteousness, anger, resentment, and impatience. This is when the loneliness and doubt creep in and consume me. I'm gonna call this a "vision leakage". Keeping the vision of Jesus clear is an on going process. Effectively living as if I can envision the face of Jesus is HUGE!
As artists and human type people, we are given both the blessing and the curse of frequent deadlines. Sunday comes around every week... and we must out put. To put it bluntly, artists and people in general are NOT machines. There is a limit to how much we can produce with innovation joy and health. But discerning where that limit is keeps me learning the hard way. My thought is, real life is the same way. There is a limit to how much discouragement, disappointment and loneliness that one person can process. Realizing that we have a "vision leakage" issue (losing focus of Jesus) can cause us to stop in our tracks, after stubbing our toe on the coffee table first, of course. ouch! As obnoxiously painful as that is, sitting down and chilling is necessary. Am I sitting down in Jesus? Am I losing sight of Who he is because of the pain and loss I am feeling? Am I experiencing "vision leakage"? have we lost sight of His sweet face? He has promised hope for a future. His loving kindness and compassions will not fail.
"Vision leakage"? Are you experiencing it? Be still, my friend... Know He is God. live free!
Ps 119: 50
"You have given me hope. You comfort me in my suffering. Your promises preserve my life!"
v 77 "Let Your compassion come to me... so I can I live."
When I think back over my journey through life, I can see Jesus love and mercy. He has given me a hint of hope through the warmer spring weather, but also through little snippets in in His letters of compassion to me. Do I think at times... can I have a "do over" on that one? absolutely! There are moments that I celebrate my walk here on Earth and and times when I live deeply in regret. Actually... this is NOT living a free life. But alas, there are no "do overs".
There is hope! At the very core of my being, I want to live Jesus and bring a source of hope to those I love. Sometimes this can get a little fuzzy. There are times that I get caught up in self righteousness, anger, resentment, and impatience. This is when the loneliness and doubt creep in and consume me. I'm gonna call this a "vision leakage". Keeping the vision of Jesus clear is an on going process. Effectively living as if I can envision the face of Jesus is HUGE!
As artists and human type people, we are given both the blessing and the curse of frequent deadlines. Sunday comes around every week... and we must out put. To put it bluntly, artists and people in general are NOT machines. There is a limit to how much we can produce with innovation joy and health. But discerning where that limit is keeps me learning the hard way. My thought is, real life is the same way. There is a limit to how much discouragement, disappointment and loneliness that one person can process. Realizing that we have a "vision leakage" issue (losing focus of Jesus) can cause us to stop in our tracks, after stubbing our toe on the coffee table first, of course. ouch! As obnoxiously painful as that is, sitting down and chilling is necessary. Am I sitting down in Jesus? Am I losing sight of Who he is because of the pain and loss I am feeling? Am I experiencing "vision leakage"? have we lost sight of His sweet face? He has promised hope for a future. His loving kindness and compassions will not fail.
"Vision leakage"? Are you experiencing it? Be still, my friend... Know He is God. live free!
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