Ready Set Go

Its been a good week. Some of my favorite people from Columbia came down and hung out with me for a day. That brought me more joy than I think they know. I went Salsa dancing and had a blast. Worship on Thursday was amazing and much needed. My only regret for the past week is that I haven't spent as much time focusing on God as I should have.

I need to clean the windows in my car. Someone told me to use vinegar. Lets just say that my car isn't too fresh smelling now. I think I'll invest in Windex next time.

Learning who I am at this moment and who I am created to be in Christ is very challenging at times. I'm not so sure they are the same person right now. Forever striving, forever changing, forever gaining freedom.

I can't be the person others want me to be. I can't fit into their constraining boxes. I'm tired of trying. This is the year of accepting the true me and I'm excited for the ride that I'm in for. The refining processes is extensive, painful and long but fighting it just makes it harder. I'm ready to once again be put into the flames. Am I excited about it? Ummm...a little nervous but I know that I won't be there alone.

The war has been won. Fellow warriors, take up your arms because we have many battles ahead of us. Jesus came to bring us a sword and he is stirring up the army. Let your battle cry ring loud and clear! We are in this together and we have been given what we need to be readily equipped. Its your job to make sure that armor is on each day. The Lord is moving and He has called us to set the captives free. This is a spiritual war we are fighting here and there are forces that would rather remain unknown so that we won't be able to kick their butt. We have to love like never before, pray without ceasing and crucify our flesh daily. We must fight for our families, our friends, co-workers, classmates, and yes, even strangers. Take hold of the authority that has been given to you through Jesus Christ and do what you have been called to do. Remember, you are not in this alone, fellow saints. Its time to become one, dear family.

Offensive prayers, not defensive ones, remember?