Life is full of choices. We risk being wrong each day. But taking chances is worth the risk. It involves a warrior inside of you, a ferverant champion who refuses to let the fear of failure or opposition of the goal in sight get in the way. The passion of your heart can sing a melody so clearly that it shifts the direction in which you were headed and you can know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you were made for such a time as this....for The creator designed you! You can be so in rhythm with the Fathers heart that one glance into the eyes of a broken heart, and you KnOW why your day has led you there. To God be all the glory. What can man truly do (good, that is lasting) apart from Him?
I remember...a flood of memories just came back into my heart and I'm taken back in time into a place where I feel home again. Thank you Jesus for memories, but praise you Lord for Vision! When the creator Himself dwells in us and puts His Vision in us...the possibilities are endless. When the body comes together as one, it's gonna be a beautiful day. Pour it out Lord.
-Taylor
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Relationships.
Today I want to speak to the many women and men who are going through or have gone through relationships that came to a bitter end. Some unexpectedly, some slowly dwindled; many unique situations, too many people have been there, and unfortunately many of which were marriages.
Before I go on, let me proceed to say that the following is about my past. My past had some very traumatic and painful situations that I walked through, and I believe sometimes details need to be left out. Sharing though a blog would be one of those times. I would be more than happy to openly speak with you one on one.
This is part of my testimony; Of how God fought for me through the storm, how He carried me until I was strong enough to walk along side Him. His introduction of His tender love, grace, and affections along the way, then taught me become an Overcomer, and press on toward a goal...I didn't know was truly a call to His love. Simply the love of my Savior...Jesus Christ. The beginning a true love story with my King.
My marriage came to a screeching halt right after experiencing a traumatic situation. I'm talking the same day. It left me needing to run into the arms of those I knew would keep me safe and secure. I was vulnerable, scared, in shock, and only those around me knew I would never be the same.
I was broken, left truly heartbroken, and at times in denial, holding on to any chance that the relationship might mend. In my youth and honestly in my ignorance, I saw the truth right in front of my face and turned a blind eye. I didn't do the things I needed to do. Yet ironically the Lord has promises all throughout His word ;) and I BEGAN to see them unfold through this promise.
"Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a]have been called according to his purpose."
I remember laying in my bed, grieving the end of the marriage. My best friend tried getting me out of bed, and at times I would. This lasted about two weeks. A serious depression. I remember standing over a three story balcony and feeling apathetic about life and wanting to not even jump, but just drop. But not having the courage to do so.
One night as I was praying I felt a sense of peace that it was all going to be perfectly okay. This is when I met Holy Spirit as the Comforter. He began to reveal Himself to me as all I needed to get through the lonely nights, and days. There WAS a reason to live. I DID have a purpose for living. His Word actually said so.
Now I went through a season of rebellion-I believe its very important to tell you this because it caused nothing but more pain, delay, heartache, and many many wounds in others. I drank to numb my pain. Why you might ask after knowing the TRUE Jesus Christ even as the Comforter? Because some wounds go deep. They need the be uprooted and replaced with the TRUTH. My past had come back to haunt me and I couldn't handle the hurt. But God...His love, His knowing...He never left me. The comforter, the Living God was there, and if I had truly known what I was doing, I would have broken down. He is a true being who can be SO grieved. I believe that His heart was so broken, not because I was doing bad things, but because of what caused me to do them. He KNEW my wounds because He was there when they happened. REMEMBER THAT. Once you ask Jesus Christ into your heart, He is there. He loves you SO much, He fights for you...for your affections. He is jealous for you.
As time went on, I began to seek truth. I began to feel guilty for the lifestyle I was living, and started going to church events. Then it happened. I actually fell in love with Jesus. It happened actually on an airplane as I read Redeeming Love, as I saw that His love for me was perfect. Nothing I could ever do would make Him love me less. Like I said before, He KNOWS the truth, because He is truth. He knows all because He sees all. He looks at our wounds and says, "I can fix that...would you trust me?" Don't run from the man who died to fix your broken heart. Yes, He IS the mender of the brokenhearted.
How simple is the Love of God. The heart of God can be so delightful, so much fun, and meets every single need. But you have to do this...yep, its a tough one. Nothing but accept Jesus as your SAVIOR and know that His love is what He desires from you. Can it be that simple? I don't know, ask Him. :)
Since this happened (the trauma and divorce) in 2006, I've been through ups and downs but the greatest joys of my life have been in my times with Jesus. He healed me of my pain. I have hope for a brighter future. And you better believe I know its coming. My future gets brighter every day. Yes, in this world we have trouble. But remember...take heart! He overcame this world. And if He overcame this world even for our broken hearts, He must really, truly love us.
Jesus Christ has set me free from this trauma, and the divorce as well and He too can do this for you.
Father, I pray in the name of Jesus that you would minister healing to those who are broken who are hurting who are seeking you for healing. For those who actually just happened upon this site and need a touch from you. Jesus restore HOPE today. Let those deep wounds mend NOW in the name of Jesus, and fill them up with your TRUTH. Your freedom. I speak Life in the name of Jesus and I speak divine alignment. Salvation, the Fathers Love, and Joy to overflowing. I pray for relationships to be restored, any that are on the brink of falling apart father you are the Restorer, and I believe for them now in the Mighty name of Jesus. I pray for the alignment of Holy Spirit filled marriages to begin to come forth now, and for faith to be restored for those who are already together or married and might have lost that vision...believe again!
-Taylor
Before I go on, let me proceed to say that the following is about my past. My past had some very traumatic and painful situations that I walked through, and I believe sometimes details need to be left out. Sharing though a blog would be one of those times. I would be more than happy to openly speak with you one on one.
This is part of my testimony; Of how God fought for me through the storm, how He carried me until I was strong enough to walk along side Him. His introduction of His tender love, grace, and affections along the way, then taught me become an Overcomer, and press on toward a goal...I didn't know was truly a call to His love. Simply the love of my Savior...Jesus Christ. The beginning a true love story with my King.
My marriage came to a screeching halt right after experiencing a traumatic situation. I'm talking the same day. It left me needing to run into the arms of those I knew would keep me safe and secure. I was vulnerable, scared, in shock, and only those around me knew I would never be the same.
I was broken, left truly heartbroken, and at times in denial, holding on to any chance that the relationship might mend. In my youth and honestly in my ignorance, I saw the truth right in front of my face and turned a blind eye. I didn't do the things I needed to do. Yet ironically the Lord has promises all throughout His word ;) and I BEGAN to see them unfold through this promise.
"Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a]have been called according to his purpose."
I remember laying in my bed, grieving the end of the marriage. My best friend tried getting me out of bed, and at times I would. This lasted about two weeks. A serious depression. I remember standing over a three story balcony and feeling apathetic about life and wanting to not even jump, but just drop. But not having the courage to do so.
One night as I was praying I felt a sense of peace that it was all going to be perfectly okay. This is when I met Holy Spirit as the Comforter. He began to reveal Himself to me as all I needed to get through the lonely nights, and days. There WAS a reason to live. I DID have a purpose for living. His Word actually said so.
Now I went through a season of rebellion-I believe its very important to tell you this because it caused nothing but more pain, delay, heartache, and many many wounds in others. I drank to numb my pain. Why you might ask after knowing the TRUE Jesus Christ even as the Comforter? Because some wounds go deep. They need the be uprooted and replaced with the TRUTH. My past had come back to haunt me and I couldn't handle the hurt. But God...His love, His knowing...He never left me. The comforter, the Living God was there, and if I had truly known what I was doing, I would have broken down. He is a true being who can be SO grieved. I believe that His heart was so broken, not because I was doing bad things, but because of what caused me to do them. He KNEW my wounds because He was there when they happened. REMEMBER THAT. Once you ask Jesus Christ into your heart, He is there. He loves you SO much, He fights for you...for your affections. He is jealous for you.
As time went on, I began to seek truth. I began to feel guilty for the lifestyle I was living, and started going to church events. Then it happened. I actually fell in love with Jesus. It happened actually on an airplane as I read Redeeming Love, as I saw that His love for me was perfect. Nothing I could ever do would make Him love me less. Like I said before, He KNOWS the truth, because He is truth. He knows all because He sees all. He looks at our wounds and says, "I can fix that...would you trust me?" Don't run from the man who died to fix your broken heart. Yes, He IS the mender of the brokenhearted.
How simple is the Love of God. The heart of God can be so delightful, so much fun, and meets every single need. But you have to do this...yep, its a tough one. Nothing but accept Jesus as your SAVIOR and know that His love is what He desires from you. Can it be that simple? I don't know, ask Him. :)
Since this happened (the trauma and divorce) in 2006, I've been through ups and downs but the greatest joys of my life have been in my times with Jesus. He healed me of my pain. I have hope for a brighter future. And you better believe I know its coming. My future gets brighter every day. Yes, in this world we have trouble. But remember...take heart! He overcame this world. And if He overcame this world even for our broken hearts, He must really, truly love us.
Jesus Christ has set me free from this trauma, and the divorce as well and He too can do this for you.
Father, I pray in the name of Jesus that you would minister healing to those who are broken who are hurting who are seeking you for healing. For those who actually just happened upon this site and need a touch from you. Jesus restore HOPE today. Let those deep wounds mend NOW in the name of Jesus, and fill them up with your TRUTH. Your freedom. I speak Life in the name of Jesus and I speak divine alignment. Salvation, the Fathers Love, and Joy to overflowing. I pray for relationships to be restored, any that are on the brink of falling apart father you are the Restorer, and I believe for them now in the Mighty name of Jesus. I pray for the alignment of Holy Spirit filled marriages to begin to come forth now, and for faith to be restored for those who are already together or married and might have lost that vision...believe again!
-Taylor
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