words of wisdom

yes, i have noticed it has been quite a while since i last journaled..... something i have to make a better habit of doing..... all my profound happenings, ideas, funny moments etc happen away from the computer.  if this is a captain's log it does not record as much as it should......  i can see why people fb & twitter so much along w/ instagram....(is that what its called?) b/c they can record all their life moments.....  either way......

here is an entry for today.     words of wisdom, speaking truth into my life. God has really been trying to teach me happiness again.  several things have stuck to my soul these past few days.....

1) don't wait for others & don't listen to their opinions.  speak truth into your soul.  praise the Lord in all things.... believe what He says about you & who you are.  listen to the Creator, not the world around you.  i must take back my life.  i must fight for what is beautiful & deserving.  i am defined by Christ, not the chaos of social ups & downs.

2) a few verses popped off the pages of my Bible tonight.  well all of what i read made an impression but specifically this....1 cor 7:17 and don't be wishing you were someplace else or with someone else.  where you are right now is God's place for you.  live and obey and love and believe right there.  God, not your marital status, defines your life.  don't think I'm being harder on you than on the others. i give this same counsel in all the churches.

that was a wow for me.  live, obey, love & believe right where i am.  that can be really hard.  especially when you are going thru lots of pain, trouble & mistrust.  but i need to lean on God b/c He defines me.  He is my utmost.  yesterday we sang several songs..... all w/ a central theme..... more of Jesus, pour out so Your flame can not be contained!  could you imagine???  in my life, in yours....  a holy fire that spreads the joy & freedom of Christ???? the gratitude that leads you to abundant life, full of love that freely pours out washing over everyone!!!! 

i am b/c of Christ.  my life is a gift, i shouldn't squandor or waste it.  i don't need rescuing b/c God already saved me!  i am where i need to be, i am free!!!!