Step out on the water

Have you ever had something hit you after a major life experience and it wasn’t made clear until the event actually happened? That’s what happened to me.

I just realized something.

Recently I had to make a tough decision. Now I could’ve done what I felt was safe instead of stepping out of my comfort zone and following what I knew was right; the thing that God was telling me to do. Where would I be now if I hadn’t of stepped out on the water? Shaking on a boat, trembling with fear, feeling alone?

It took a lot of courage. It took a lot of strength, not my own; but it was faith that made it happen. Many worries and thoughts about the future went through my mind as I reached for his hand. I felt my grip slipping and, for a second, I thought that the water gave way… but I fixed my gaze on those peaceful eyes, eyes like deep pools of calm water… and he walked with me. His presence comforted me. And I realized… I was never alone.

This is my desire... to be used by You.

I pray that you never give up your dreams...
that you follow your calling...
that you realize that he or she is not everything...

The other day I was just thinking about how many times I have let the idea of being with someone get in the way of what I could be... of what God is calling me to do. I would much rather be single the rest of my life than get distracted and miss out on what the Lord has for me. I am tired of losing focus on the things that don't matter. My heart is to serve and please the Lord, my God... so, in the thoughts of marriage and finding the one, I pray that my heart will stay guarded and that I will place my commitment to God above everything. I want to focus on falling in love with God, before I can ever even begin to think of falling in love with someone else. I pray that you, too, may realize the importance of this significant, sacred aspect of life. After talking about marriage at bible study last week (in 1 Corinthians), I am seeing more and more why Paul wished that we could all be single. Don't get me wrong, I believe in marriage and that it is definitely a good thing, but I realize the importance of being single and using that time given to you to fall madly in love with Him.

Breathe in, breathe deep...

"Abba...I belong to You."

I breathe in Your love...
I sing out Your praises...
I hear Your voice
speaking quietly to me...
You comfort me
in a way that only You know how.
All day long I sang to You,
I talked to You,
and as I lay down to sleep,
all I can think of is You.
I lie awake,
praying
Lord,
let me dream of You.
Let everything that I do
be about You.
No longer my own...
This is who I am,
I live for You.