His Beloved

I am afraid that this post is going to be one of deep transparency. Proceed with caution. Sometimes life happens and we self-protect by putting up walls and pretending things don't really exist. In steps reality. Let me rewind for a minute. There was a time in my life when God brought a beautiful gift that needed me as much as I needed it. At the time, we don't always see a gift for what it is because when inconvenience happens, and disappointment comes, we are inclined to view the gift as a burden. I am sure that you can relate as this post gets way too close to home for many of you reading. There is a place in our lives where God doesn't see our ability, capability, or resources as the reason He brings the trial or the blessing. He brings them because He has a plan for it and He simply desires to use our slain vessels to accomplish His purposes. Never confuse the two. Never tell yourself that God brought me this task because I am something wonderful. Never let...

I'm not very courageous, not really. I do not like confrontation. It makes me feel a physical sickness in my whole being. Usually, when the matter I'm having to confront comes into view, I am left standing there dumbfounded with my mouth hanging wide open in amazement saying in my head, "who says that!" Later, I'm usually saying, "I should've said this or that." I would prefer to just be still until the storm passes by. Boldness on the other hand, I try really hard to be that every day. I am learning that you cannot have boldness without courage riding shotgun. Much like salt and pepper, peanut butter and jelly, oil and vinegar. They complement each other.  The one without the other is still useful, but when combined, we get the full experience. Not all people we minister to are open to see the scripture as God wrote it and intends for it to be understood. Not all who we share the love of God with will be open to accepting His way for the...