Nothing is to hard for God!

Ever had those moments when live becomes overwhelming? When everything that could go wrong, does go wrong? When things happen that you don't foresee happening? When there is NOTHING you can do about it, you just have to sit and watch things unfold?

Well I have great news for you this morning . . .When things go bad look to GOD! He is our help in times of trouble - I look to the hills where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD the maker of heaven and earth!

Trust in the Lord at all times pour out your heart before him power belongeth to God,
God has spoken once and twice have I heard this power belongeth to God,
who can search his understanding his thoughts higher than ours
all power in his hands for my life he has a plan 

God is our salvation we find refuge in him power belongs, power belongs to God

Great is our God almighty and he is strong in battle power belongs to our God,
although our host encamp me encamp and do surround me power belongs to our God,
I shall not be afraid of the terror by night
nor the arrow by day I'm persuaded come what may
and now troubles behind me I've found great joy before me power belongs, power belongs to God

 

There is nothing to hard for God

nothing to hard for God

power belongs to God 
 (Hezekiah Walker)

WOW I am so amazed at Gods care for us! He loves us and just wants us to trust Hm with all of ourselves! So whatever you are going through right NOW give it to God! There is NOTHING TO HARD for God! AMEN!!

Live each day

"A man can no more take in a supply of grace for the future than he can eat enough for the next six months, or take sufficient air into his lungs at one time to sustain life for a week. We must draw upon God's boundless store of grace from day to day as we need it." D L Moody

When we look back in history way back when the Israelites were in the desert with Moses all they could do was to rely on God and His provision! One moment in history God rained down food for His people this was called manna. 

Then the LORD said to Moses, "I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day.Exodus 16:4a

It was not something that they were previously familiar with, as they asked what it was when they first saw it. (The word Manna itself in Hebrew means 'What is it?') It was similar to frost in appearance, and tasted like oil and honey wafers. It rapidly deteriorated and could not be stored long. 

God does not ask us to look to the future and make sure that we have everything together for life. (thank goodness!) I am so thankful for His daily provision, I don't have to have everything together, I don't have to be able to see all the money I need in my bank account for the next year, the next month, or even for tomorrow! My God will supply ALL my needs!

 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

 "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

(Matthew 6:25 - 34)

If we are obedient in seeking God first over and above everything else, I know that He would want nothing less than to make sure all our needs are supplied! All our needs! Financial needs, Job needs, housing needs, school needs, food needs, relationship needs! 

Before I came out here to the states I had half the amount of money I needed to keep me here for a year, but I knew this was were God wanted me, so I took a step of faith and came. 

In April 2010 my money ran out - I had enough to pay my rent at that was it! I started thinking and planning to to move back to England. But God spoke clearly to me at Forward '10 (Great Lakes Chi Alpha Staff meeting) there were at least 4 words that confirmed my staying here. "If God has called you to do something - DO IT" "God is faithful to His promises" 

I knew God was speaking to me! So I took another step an decided to stay! If God wanted me here He would have to provide for me! 

From that moment I have had enough money come in each month to sustain me! and more! I am totally amazed to watch how God enables me to pay ALL my bills! He is so good! and His is true to His word!
 

My thought - Take each day as it comes, and see how God works His miracle!

p90x - Guarenteed to get you RIPPED! Week one!

Monday morning I was sat on my couch listening to some great English Worship tunes by Tim Hughes - Holding nothing back Album.
When I saw on the top of my TV a DVD out of its case. I went over and checked it out, and it was a friends p90x cardio DVD.

p90x seems to be the new fitness craze here in the US. This is what the website states
"P90X^® is a revolutionary system of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts, designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days."

Sounds appealing right!! That's what I thought!! ha ha!

So I placed the DVD in  to the machine and preceded to attempt the workout.
(I say attempt, because I spent half the time laughing)
Lets just say that the guy leading this is slightly special!

So I did it Monday, and then Tuesday, and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (which is today). Now I don't know if I will be able to do all 90 days, but I know that even doing a week, I can notice the difference - I have more energy, I see improvements with my breathing, I don't want to eat as much junk. . . Its great - other than my muscles aching, and the 45 minutes of torture!

Why am I blogging about this?  

When I look at this, I see so many parallels to my spiritual walk! I have just finished reading the bible through in 90 days, and for the first 2 weeks It was not hard to get motivated, yes it took a while to adjust and make time, but I was excited to have a new challenge in my life. I had never read the Bible from Genesis through Revelation before.
So I made sure that I was accountable to the other people joining me on this challenge, we met once a week together to read that day - this made sure I was still on track.
With p90x (or any exercise) It becomes so much easier to get through it when you have people with you doing it! So when I get days like today when I could easily have not done it, I have people to encourage me and remind me why I am doing it!
Im sure we have all had moments in our walk with Christ where we feel like we have had enough, everything seems to be going wrong all at the same time, I know Habakkuk felt the hardships Habakkuk 3:17-19

       Though the fig tree does not bud
       and there are no grapes on the vines,
       though the olive crop fails
       and the fields produce no food,
       though there are no sheep in the pen
       and no cattle in the stalls,
       yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
       I will be joyful in God my Savior.
       The Sovereign LORD is my strength;
       he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
       he enables me to go on the heights.

When you become overwhelmed (I say when, because it will happen if it hasn't already) you need to have people around you, people who will encourage you, people who will remind you or the end cause, the reason why we labor - it is NOT in vain!
And most of all your focus NEEDS to be on Jesus! He knows exactly what you are going through and he is walking right there alongside of you. Remember, He will never give you more than you can handle! 

Is God on the throne?

Countdown to America. . .4 months and 2 weeks till I go to America.

This last month or so has been a challenge in so many ways. I have had to move a whole 2 bedroom house into one room due to my rent being increased an extra £140 per month!
I am now living with Chase and Cathy Winters – two great friends of mine, and their dog . . . Daisy, aka Doogle! ------->
It’s been great living with the winters, never a dull moment!!

I had a second operation on my little finger; this was to remove the pins, and to release the tendon. I got to see the inside of my finger before it was stitched up, amazing. The only problem is that it’s only slightly better than before the operation. So physio has been the bain of my life the last month, stretching, bending, forcing, massaging . . . all for a little finger!

I have lost 14hrs of my work – all my youth offending work. It’s really gutting, I really enjoyed working with those young people and felt like I had some good influence in there lives. I do think that this is the type of work that I will want to go into when I’m back from the states!
And the worst thing . . . I found my first grey hair! Oh my goodness – I’m not even 25 yet! Emma my hairdresser and good friend, found it and pulled it out! I nearly cried! A grey hair? I am blonde, blondes do not go grey, they go silver and it all blends in surely!?

And that brings me to now, the Easter holidays! Although I only really have a week to unwind and enjoy, it’s been great – not getting up too early, staying in bed till 12 – I love having that freedom, I think this is the best part of being single!
Then next week I will be trotting off to Spring Harvest – I am part of the team that is running the 11 – 14 age group – Distinctive. I am excited to see what God is going to do, lives changed and renewed! Ill have more about that next blogg.

Through all this last month, God has taught me to trust him more. To make him my focus – Graham Pyman – An elder at Jubilee Church and also a good friend – preached about making sure God is your focus; God has to be on the throne in your life, and without Him there, your focus shifts on to other things. This doesn’t always come easy; it is a conscious decision to make that happen. But it’s all worth it!
It says in the Bible that “God knows the plans He has for us, plans to prosper and not to harm, to give us a hope and a future” This means that we no longer have to stress or worry or fear the future, we do not need to fear about the economical crisis, or about our jobs, or about anything that we face, because if God is the centre, if all we can focus on is God, than why should we be afraid? Hasn’t He promised to look after us? Hasn’t he already given us the best when He gave His son to die on the cross? Doesn’t this tell us how much he loves us? I am amazed every time I see God move in my life!

I can see how God is preparing me for my next season, and I am excited! I am not worried about how I am going to raise all the finances I need, because I know that God is in control!

I have a big fundraiser happening May 23rd which I need as many people as possible to be at. This is going to be a Quiz evening with a possible Auction. There will be a kids friendly quiz, a colouring competition, and several different fun attractions for young and old. And it will only cost you £6 per adult and £3 for under 16s.
Please let me know if you are around and want to come!

Until next time!