Thursday, September 25, 2014

Mothers of princesses everywhere ❤️

Little girls are truly a beauty to behold. They have no restrictions on their dreams or no limitations to how far they can fly. They can do anything and no one stands in their way. They are born with a little bit of wonder on the inside of them. It isn't until puberty that they start second guessing themselves, and the poison of insecurity takes root. They start to question themselves, question what they are wearing, and whether or not they will be accepted. They begin to lose hope. This battle starts when they stop believing in themselves. They give someone else the key to their destiny and make decisions based on someone else's opinions instead of what lies inside their hearts. If no one ever reminds them of who they truly are they may never awaken to the beat of their own heart again. Let us tell them while they're young, while they're careless, fearless, and free, that they are daughters of the King. They are born to change the world; they breathe wonder and creativity into others. They are meant to bring light to the shadows with their caring heart full of hope. People will try and steal the joy that they have, they will try and make them feel inferior. You are in their lives for a reason, so tell them who they are...tell them to keep believing...and tell them that they bow to no one, no one except the King.
Let the mothers rise up and raise daughters who never lose their hope to the various oppressions of this world. Your role is a powerful and significant one. You are needed. Every diaper you change, every runny nose you wipe, every song you belt out before bedtime, you are raising a warrior princess. The same King who gave this precious baby girl to you cleaned your scars and mended your broken heart. Show your daughter who He is...He is calling you out of the ordinary to be everything He has called you to be. Don't waste any more time with pointless battles or pointless people. You, my dear, are the Kings daughter and you heart has a home in Him.  

Sunday, September 21, 2014

STOP THE ARGUING START LOVING

Let me just say that it bothers me so much that when we as the church, here representing Jesus, bringing His light to the darkness, feel the need to argue with each other about things like what worship songs not to sing, our view on tattoos, or how we didn't agree with every word the television preacher said. There are WAY more important things that we should be focusing on.

"But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless." -Titus 3:9

"23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful." -2 Timothy 2:23-24

What good does it do to others who see us so divided? We call each other Brother and Sister but we are not acting like family, we are acting like enemies. I believe Facebook can be…well so annoying really. We post our opinions or an article, and it spreads to all of our friends, if they share it, all of their friends and so on. How immature is it to argue through a post about what we disagree with about the bible or whether or not drinking alcohol is ok. 
Unfortunately, I believe it does more harm then good. Yes, we need to have a standard and stick to our beliefs but check your motive. Is what your posting on Facebook encouraging others, or is it for the purpose of making fun of another 'brother or sister' in Christ. 
We need to stand up against those who try and deceive or those who are living in sin, but lets use wisdom and walk in love and boldness as we do. 
If a ministry is being used by God to touch lives, to change people, and the Holy Spirit is moving then who are we to judge. If a worship song is bringing people to their knees, entering in the presence of God, who are we to say it's not worded 'properly.' Let's not be pharisees…lets be family.
"Can two walk together, except they be agreed?"-Amos 3:3
Let's start uniting against common evils, abortion, homosexuality, immorality, perversion, etc. Let's let God do the changing…let's do the loving.
"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."-John 13:35