Time for a new month of the Chronological Study!!

& thanks to Cassie for adding the sweet little shout out on the 28th!

{I can't believe it's almost a year!!}

I have loved this study so much. It has been good, hard, but so needed. I'm still behind, but I am still loving it! I love hearing from those who are doing this with us. Receiving emails and texts about today's reading or the next month's schedule, it makes me smile and it makes my heart so happy to know there are others on this journey with us. That is exactly what we prayed for. 

So, link up and join us! 

Share what you have learned during the past month with this study

or anything the Lord has taught you recently. 

We'd love to hear it :) 

 

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In The Word // Job 13:15

Job is not the easiest book to read. Especially when you are sitting on a porch watching those you love play on the beach and then you turn the pages through a very unhappy story. It was hard last week while I was on vacation. There were days when I didn't turn those pages because I had no desire. Now that I am home in my routine I'm back to craving it. I have my NLT study bible and my ESV journaling bible so I'm good to go. But what does that say about my heart?

The book of Job teaches us to obey God and my heart was not obeying His calling to read His word everyday last week. There were days when I made excuses and I didn't make the time, but during all the pages in Job so far there is one verse that hits me like a ton of bricks every time....

I tend to always tie my scripture reading to songs of worship since that is the strongest way I connect with the Lord. If I am having a bad day, I sing a song of praise to the Lord. If I am worried or stressed, I listen to a song that puts God first so that I rely on Him. My days that begin with worship music while I get ready in my room are always better mornings. Music is a type of love language with God for me, so naturally this verse instantly makes me think of that amazing song by Shane & Shane. Though You Slay Me kills me every time, just like that verse that inspired the lyrics. Take a few minutes and enjoy this....

And the words by John Piper are so powerful and true. This is what I need to be thinking of when I want to skip a reading. Or when I think that Job isn't the most exciting book to read. It is His book and I want to yearn for it more everyday.

What is your heart yearning for?

Has the Lord revealed anything to you recently?

Link up with us and share what you have learned!!

 

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Also, Cassie and I will share the Chronological Study Plan for the month of September next week!

In The Word // Grace

This... this has been my view for the past few days. The AC is broken in part of the house, the part that I am sleeping in. But this is the view and I'm with people I love. 

So I'm going to keep this short and simple so I can go enjoy it with my sweet family. 

When I look out here today and see the ocean I can't help but think of those David Crowder Band lyrics....

If his grace is an ocean, we're all sinking.

I'm so thankful for His grace. & His ocean.

& the vastness of His great love.

Hope you all are having a wonderful week and enjoying His love also.

Link up with us all week long, share what He has put on your heart! 

And pray for that AC of ours... thanks!

 

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In The Word // Psalm 46:5

In the midst. I find such peace in this verse for some reason? In the middle of, the center point, that is where you find God. How awesome is it to think of God as a the center of everything. The center of the church, of His people and the world.

The "her" referenced here is the "city of God" but naturally when I read this bible verse, I thought of myself. I  will not be moved because He is in me. The center, heart of myself, He is there. I also instantly thought of the Chronological Study that I started five days ago because the verse says, "God will help her when morning dawns." because that is that is the truth. Yes, it has only been a few days of waking up at 7AM but amazingly, I have only hit the snooze button one time each morning. That is clearly an act of God. I don't mean to be dramatic, it is the truth since I usually snooze 4-5 times on a daily basis! It is a BIG deal that I have climbed out of that comfortable bed of mine so early but I know I can do it because he is pushing me. Literally calling me off my pillow.

I have been praying for this. Praying before I fall asleep at night, praying every morning after my reading, praying for a thirst for His word. Hoping that I crave Him more than sleep and so far it has been wonderful! I continue to pray for the week ahead, praying that I can make it five days in a row. Pick my head up off my pillow and make my way downstairs to sit at my corner desk and open His word. That is my prayer.

I can't help but think about one of my all time favorite songs....

This morning my alarm went off

Earlier than I’d ever want
And in this small obedience, Lord
Help my heart stay bowed down

Father, You've given Jesus
All those He will raise up
And all eyes, including mine, will see
You are the only God
{Bethany Dillon // Deliver Me}

He is in the midst of me. He is in the midst of this life.
The midst of my mornings. All Him, all around.

 What is He calling out in you?

Are you reading along with us for this Chronological Study??

Share what He has placed on your heart this week,
the link up below will be opened all week long so join us!

 

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In The Word // August Study Plan

Last week I spoke about plans and after a lot more planning, talking, organizing, & praying with Cassie we came up with this exciting study!!!

Design by Cassie...but not me, the other Cassie ;) 

I sent Cassie a text a couple weeks ago that said, "How do you feel about doing a read the bible in a year study together? Just to keep each other accountable???".... her response, "I would love that!!". And that is how this little study was born. 

We are so excited to do this together and share it with all of you! We will post the plan for the month ahead on the last Tuesday of every month. We will also highlight the study from the past month and share what we learned, study notes that helped us and anything else that the Lord has shared with us through this study. Each month will have each day's reading listed and also have a memory verse for the month.

I'm so excited to learn about His word and make it a priority every day. We hope that you will join us and also keep us accountable! We are all in this together, right? So let's learn together and grow closer through Him. Don't have a blog of your own...? That's fine too, still do this study with us and you can always share what you have learned by leaving comments below each month. This is definitely not a "Bloggers Unite" kind of thing, it is a "Sisters (and brothers too, you can join us!) Unite" kind of thing. Our goal is to stay In The Word so that we can have a light for our path ahead. {Psalm 119:105} Grab your bible and open it up, dive in and turn that light on with us. 

Let's do this!! Join us for a Chronological Study and soak in His word with us! 
For those of you who are bloggers, you can link your recap from this study here at the end of every month, or you can link anything that you have learned like all of our previous weeks with the In The Word Link-up. Just link up and share your heart, that's our motto! 

 

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In The Word // Proverbs 19:21

For the past several weeks I've been feeling a little dry on my In The Word writing. Dry in a sense that I haven’t been watering my heart with His word like I should. It is a blessing to have this time every week to write about His goodness and His love because if I were completely honest, the only time that I have been digging deeper during my weeks is in preparation for the weekly post. So yes, it is a blessing… but I should be digging deeper every day.

I’m going to go ahead and speak for Cassie and say that she has also been struggling recently. We have some exciting things planned for August which makes my heart feel so happy. I know that the water is coming. I can feel the dry and achy parts of my heart that thirst for His word and I can’t wait to feed that part of my self. I can’t wait to give that part over to Him.

The anticipation is everything. 
The excitement to spend more time at His feet. 
The hope to bring Him more glory every day.

But, I can't help but think that these plans we are working on aren't our plans at all. They are His! He has moved our hearts and pulled us to this place together so we can create something new and wonderful. So we can worship Him more. That is such a beautiful feeling!! We know that His plans will prevail, we are just thankful to be a part of His plans. Plans to make His name known.

As we are working on the exciting changes coming soon I ask that you pray for us. Pray that we will keep His word our first priority. Pray that we draw closer to Him during this time. Pray that we open our hearts to hear His will during this time. Pray that we honor His plans.

Share with us what He is doing in your heart!
We love to hear from you!!
 

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In The Word // Jeremiah 33:3

Lately I have been thinking a lot about passion. The feeling you have inside for something you know you NEED in your life. Something that is placed in your heart by the One who made you. For me, my passion is this space. The words I type, the time I spend, the photos I take, and the memories I share - every little bit of it. It is a huge passion for me. There are nights I can't sleep because I am thinking about a post I want to write and there are mornings I wake up and instantly think about something I have to share. I believe those things are placed in me by God Himself and I pray that I bring glory to Him in every word I type. 

I can't help but think of this quote by Fabienne Fredrickson....

The things you are passionate about are not random, they are your calling

I believe that is true. 

I'm not saying that I believe my calling is to be a world known blogger, but I do know that my calling is to share His name here. 

I pray that I always call to Him. I want my calling to always be in line with the Savior and share His love openly in return.

Sharing His love by the way I am a wife...

...a daughter and sister

...a friend

...a co-worker

...as a prepare to be a mother one day

...and the way I am a blogger

In all the areas of this life, I hope that one thing is true to all that see me; before I am anything listed above, I am HIS and He is mine. To glorify Him with every breath.

What has He placed on your heart, friends?

Please share with us!!

 

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In The Word // Psalms 145:18

I'm going to be completely honest with all of you.... my prayer life sucks. I simply do not talk to the Lord on purpose enough. I feel Him and I know He is always with me, but do I make a point every day to sit in His presence and talk to Him? No, I do not. 

I make excuses. I fill my time with all kinds of things (this blog being a BIG thing) and I simply don't make time for prayer. I hate this about my relationship with the Lord. It makes my connection with Him hard. Just like any relationship that doesn't have a strong type of communication, it will struggle. 

At the beginning of this month I came across this post and I felt God tugging on my heart. Asking me to take this challenge and work on our relationship. During the past week it hasn't been perfect, but it has been better. I am thinking about talking to the Lord more. I feel that I need it more. It has been a great challenge.

The 31 days of prayer:

July 1st: Spouse (current or future)

July 2nd: Parents

July 3rd: Neighbor (Literal)

July 4th: Neighbors around you (community you live in)

July 5th: Co-worker (specific person)

July 6th: Boss

July 7th: Friend (specific)

July 8th: Group of friends

July 9th: Distant/Lost friend

July 10th: A new baby

July 11th: Siblings

July 12th: A member of your extended family

July 13th: Church friend or family

July 14th: Your pastor

July 15th: An ex

July 16th: An old teacher

July 17th: An online friend (yay blogosphere!)

July 18th: A homeless person

July 19th: A refugee

July 20th: Military member

July 21st: Your President/Country's Leader

July 22nd: Your Country's Decision Makers

July 23rd: A new Christian

July 24th: A lost friend (spiritually)

July 25th: A grandparent

July 26th: A broken family

July 27th: Current or future children

July 28th: Current or past roommate

July 29th:  Other believers

July 30th: Yourself presently

July 31st: Your future self + family

Some other things that I have done to help in the past few days are....
1// Try my best to set aside time every day to do this. Add it in my schedule so it won't be a last minute, because I have to do it, kind of thing.
2// Start a prayer journal. I've been meaning to do this ever since I made my 101 in 1001 list back in November but once again, I made excuses. I knew that I wouldn't fill the pages and take the time to write down my prayers. his way.
3// Writing down your prayers will also help you stay focused. My mind doesn't wander as easily when I'm using pen and paper.

I'm trying my best to be thankful and persistent to thank Him for all the things that fill my day. Knowing that all my blessings come from Him makes that easier.

How is He working in your heart?

Share it with us anytime this week, we would love to hear from you!

 

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In The Word // Exodus 15:3

Just a Reminder // Cassie and I decided to change this link up a little so everyone can have more flexibility to write and share their hearts here with us. Instead of this being a Tuesday only link up we wanted to make sure everyone knew that you can add your link to your blog post for a full week. You can even link up old posts if you'd like. We just want to hear your hearts and grow together as Sisters in Christ! We decided to change the button also to make sure there wasn't any confusion.
Okay now on to the normal routine... what God has placed on my heart recently.

At church on Sunday morning I heard this during the teaching:
"Having a warrior God, means we are at war."

Wow, right? When I heard those words it was like all of the little pieces clicked together for me. We are at war.

War within ourselves. War with other sinners. War with other believers. War with the lost.

But, war doesn't have to be ugly. It certainly can be, and sadly most of the time, it is. Just like all things in this life, we should mirror ourselves and our actions after a perfect King.
Fighting with pure reasons and fighting for His kingdom. Learning how to fight with grace and forgiveness.

Yahweh. King of all Kings. The Lord. I'm so happy to have such a mighty Warrior on our side. Aren't you? I'm glad that we have a King that will fight for us and love us fiercely!

After the service on Sunday we sang these words.... 

Greater is the one who's in us

Greater is the one who calls our name

He will never fail

Stronger is the one within us

Stronger is the one who fights for us

He will never fail

You will never fail

For Your love endures forever

Oh Your love endures forever

Open up our eyes, surround us with Your light

Your love endures forever

Mighty is the one who's for us

Mighty is the one who's strong to save

He will make a way

You will make a way

For Your love endures forever

Oh Your love endures forever

Open up our eyes, surround us with Your light

Your love endures forever

Our God is fighting for us always

Our God is fighting for us all

Our God is fighting for us always

We are not alone, we are not alone

- Elevation Church 

He is fighting for us & we are not alone.

Amen! 

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In The Word // Ephesians 1:18

Before we get started today, I wanted to share a little change to our In the Word Tuesday link-up. The link-up will now be called "In the Word Link-up." This will allow you to link up with any of your posts from that week! As before, the content is totally up to you- no prompts. Cassie & I just want to hear how God is working in your heart! The change will take place July 1st!

Spread the word on social media using the tag #inthewordlinkup.

With the busy schedule lately I have been feeling a little drained. I feared it would happen but it wasn't in the way I expected. I have had so much happiness surrounding me in the past couple weeks that I feel like I am coming down from this excitement high. No crashing, but slowly drifting down. Realizing how blessed I am and wanting to acknowledge these blessings.

Whenever I start to feel this way in life I always feel the Lord pulling me. I hear Him saying something like... 

yo, over here. I'm right here. Come to me, I will comfort you.

Isn't that the truth. Sometimes I just want to crawl up in His lap and rest. Sit with Him and turn everything off. 

In those moments I always close my eyes and envision what His peace looks like. Like, the full form of peace in a perfect picture. It always looks like a meadow with a cool breeze blowing through the flowers and those perfect cotton candy painted clouds off in the distance. Quiet and calm, just me and Him.What does it look like to you? Do you ever close your eyes and imagine it? I always tend to do this when I am so tired but it's impossible to sleep like it was on Sunday night when we returned from traveling.

On Monday I was doing some reading and I cam across the bible verse up above. When I read it I felt peace within. Those words are full of light and warmth. It is such a powerful verse. I am His rich and glorious inheritance. ME? This tired human being that's feeling these heavy eyelids and achy back, no way. But I am. I am HIS and that gives me power. That makes this tired soul feel life within. From Him alone. 

His peace. His comfort. All Him in me. That is glorious!

 

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In The Word // John 15:4

Over the past few weeks in the study through Titus I learned a lot. I learned about grace, mercy and peace. I learned that we must first seek to know HIM and then abide in HIM to be sanctified. I learned how important spiritual mothers are. I learned that it is okay to be peculiar as long as that is founded in Christ. I learned about love of the church FROM the church. All of these things are wonderful and important to learn but what do we do with them after we take them in?

Do we live off this truth for a few days while we are learning within a study and then forget everything once we aren't being educated in that area?

Yes. That is exactly what most of us do. I know I do. I always get up on my high horse, praising the study and loving every second of it but once it is over I settle back on the ground and let it fade away. That is such an awful way to treat His word. Letting His word and His presence sprinkle on us like rain but never soak it in. If we don’t let His rain seep into our roots then how can we ever produce His fruit?

That bible verse above hit me like a ton of bricks when I read it last week. I prayed that I would not become a severed branch. I want to stay connected to my Maker in everything I do. Constantly being thankful for what I have and turning to Him for the things I am lacking. Remaining in Him is what my heart needs.

I want to take in all the many things I learned from the book of Titus and let them soak in. Those lessons will create fruit in my life. Sweet, pure and honest fruit for Jesus – not for Cassie. I pray that I will become less selfish and more selfless. Not focusing on those around me unless it is for His kingdom. Only giving out love. Becoming the peculiar in a world full of darkness, becoming the light and shining toward the only good part in all of us. Him. Soaking Him in and giving out His fruit. That is my prayer.

Link up with us this week, Tuesday - or any day. 

What is on your heart, what is He doing in it??

 

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In The Word // Titus 2:3-5

This study through Titus is wrecking my heart in the best way possible. It is pointing out answers to prayers I've been praying for weeks. It is bringing up questions that I have been ignoring. It is touching all areas of my life right now. I know all of these things are from the Lord, and that makes me feel so much happiness in my heart.

One of the goals on my 101 in 1001 project that I have been putting off has been brought to the surface thanks to this study through Titus. Finding a mentor. Just saying that makes me nervous. When I typed out #14 on that list for the first time many months ago, I had a picture of that woman in my head. A woman that is strong, kind, patient, loving, honest and challenging. My heart has been pulling toward one particular woman for a long time now. From the moment I met her I knew she could be a wonderful person to DO LIFE with. I honestly think that is the best part of having a mentor. Doing life together, learning from their past and going to them with your future. Making a bond that is founded on the Lord and wanting to become closer through Him. That is what I’m yearning for.

Now the hard part happens…. Ask her. Taking the effort to make that first step. I’m not going to lie, I’m very nervous about it. I wonder what her response will be. If she feels like she will have the time to do this or even the drive to do it, but I keep going back to that intuition I have in my heart about it. I truly feel that the Lord is pointing her out for a reason and I don’t want to ignore that anymore. No more excuses. It’s time & I pray for His strength to complete the task and take the first step. This step could potentially be one of the best decisions I've ever made and that is so thrilling.

Do you have a mentor? How did you go about asking them??
Or are you a mentor for someone?

Share with us what you have in your heart right now.
Link up today, or tomorrow, or the day after.
Cassie & I will have the link up open for a week so join us!!

 

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In The Word // 1 John 4:19

I've been having a lot of feelings lately about expectations within my life with Christ. There are days where I beat myself down and feel like I’m a complete hypocrite because of the way my heart feels torn at times. I want to bear his image and show kindness and love toward everyone but at the same time, that sneaky enemy creeps in and causes confusion. I become selfish, angry, judgmental, and even prideful.  Then I remembered this verse. Something so simple and straightforward. Love.

I don’t want to sound like a broken record since this post is very similar as last weeks post but I can’t say that the same feelings I had one week ago have moved on. I’m still struggling with this area of my heart right now, so instead of changing the subject, I want to dig deeper in this part of my life right now.

Life can be so messy sometimes. We are always going to be surrounded by others that you don’t see eye to eye with. We are all very different, and that is okay. God made us all different for a reason. We believe different things and we are allowed to do so, but when that belief in something becomes more important than WHO you believe in, I think that is when people become hurtful. At the end of the day, I know it all comes down to our own personal relationship with Christ. At the end of the day, the heart is what is most important. I know mine is not perfect, trust me, but I also know that it is consumed with HIM and that makes a difference. That makes me want to become better. Continue to be nice. Continue loving.

I came across this image on Instagram last week and it hit me like a ton of bricks.

Yes. That is it… just love. No matter what.

Don’t judge. Don’t gossip. Don’t push away.

Reach deep inside and show love from Him.

So my prayer for this new week ahead is that I stop. Stop letting others get to me. Stop listening to my head and shutting out my heart. Stop holding on to anger. That is the enemy working, not my Savior. It is hard, but I pray to be the better person this week. Loving others despite of their ugliness they continue to show, even when it is hard. Listening to my better half as he builds me up and supports me, showing me the best earthly love and points me toward our heavenly love. Sharing HIS love together, no matter what.

Please link up with me and the other Cassie and share you heart with us!

The link up will be open for a full week so anytime is welcome,

we just love to hear what the Lord is doing in your life.

 

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In The Word // John 4:24

Worship. One of my favorite things about praising God. I recently saw something on the wonderful world of Pinterest that said, "let your worship be your witness" and I believe that is so true. We all go through highs and lows in life but when you can turn your energy toward worshiping HIM then we find true happiness. 

We can witness in so many ways but how we worship on a daily basis is such a strong display of our love. The happiness we carry inside and share with others (even when it is hard!) is a way to worship the King of kindness. Sharing His love in every way.

There are always moments when I want to be lazy in a situation. Not show His love, just be Cassie, and sometimes I listen to my own heart. I gossip, I stay angry, I listen to the enemy. But those times when I shut him out and listen to my true heart, the one that belongs to my Savior, I overflow with grace and kindness. Even in the hard moments when I think I will be weak and sin, He guides me to be strong. Worshiping His beautiful love.

It is all in Spirit & Truth. All because of Him. 

What ways do you worship our Maker every day?

Join us in sharing what God is doing in your heart!

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In The Word // James 1:17

First of all, James is my favorite book in the Bible. I absolutely love it. I have studied it so many times and it kept me smiling during a really hard time in my life. So, James and I are close. Another thing that I really love is All Sons and Daughters. Their music is so beautiful and listening to it while I get ready in the morning is my favorite way to start my day. 

Recently a friend mentioned that the YouVersion app has a seven day study plan written by All Sons and Daughters. What could be better than reading through the study every day and listening to their music...? Having James 1:17 a part of the study on the first day! 

He Never Changes. That is my favorite part of that verse. 

He is always the same. How reliable is His love? In a world that is always changing it is so comforting to find peace in the One that never changes. The most constant part of this life is the One who created it after all. That is something wonderful. 

As I'm writing this post right now I'm listening to All Sons and Daughters and their song You Will Remain just came on. Of course it matches up perfectly with this study. 

.....

so unchanging
Your promise is sure
never ending
Your love will endure
You were, You will be
You always are the Great I Am

.....

When things like this happen I know it is not by chance. His hand is all in this moment and every other moment during this life. Every day. His love is unchanging and I know that His promise is sure. It is so amazing to have the Great I Am guide my days. Sitting in His safety is the best feeling I've ever known and I'm so thankful that safety is never ending. 

Join us in sharing what God is doing in your heart!

Grab the button and share your link below. There are no rules or guidelines,

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In The Word // Ephesians 5:18

This week I am going to step into an area that I've been wanting to write about for a while now. Drinking as a follower of Christ. This is always an interesting topic and growing up in the "Bible Belt of the South", I was taught that Christians should not drink because it is a sin. After growing up and studying the word more on this topic I realized that drinking is not a sin. Ephesians 5:18 clearly states, "Do not get drunk with wine." It doesn't say "Do not drink wine". 

With that being said, I also know that this is a personal decision. Drinking alcohol is something that I have come to Jesus with. I know in my heart that I do not drink to become drunk. Personally, I love the taste of wine, beer and mixed drinks but I do not like the feeling of becoming drunk. Some of the best conversations I have had about our Heavenly Father and His Kingdom have been with brothers and sisters in Christ while drinking some kind of alcoholic beverage. That is not a sin. 

I also want to point out that there are many sins that we commit daily.

Below is a section of Galatians 5 from two separate versions:

19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

{King James Version}

19 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, 

20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division,

21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

{New Living Translation}

All sorts of sinful nature is listed, and as a follower of Christ we all struggle daily with many of these. We live in a fallen world and no one is perfect. The one that stands out to me the most is the hatred/hostility sin. I know there are many Christians that believe drinking is a sin. Most of the time those feelings are expressed with hatred and judgement. This is not of The Father, just as becoming drunk is not of The Father.

I do not write this to try and change your mind. I do not express my thoughts on drinking as a believer to start an argument or point fingers. I only want to explain my thoughts of how I believe so I can share my heart freely. 

Romans 14 says:

²⁰ Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for anyone to make another stumble by what he eats. 
²¹ It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble. ²² The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. 
²³ But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.
{English Standard Version}

I feel that God has called me to share my faith. Not to make others question their own, but to create an understanding of mine. I welcome any thoughts or questions on this topic as well. I think it is wonderful to keep communication open and learn from one another and from His Word. 

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In The Word // John 20:29

During the past few days of The Risen Christ study with She Reads Truth I have opened my heart a lot. I have been adamant with myself to make a point every day so I can sit down and give my time to Him completely.
There have been many happy moments and I'm very thankful for it. 

Tomorrow will be the last day of this study and it is definitely bittersweet. Spending time in the Word and learning more about Jesus and His days after the empty tomb have been such a sweet time.

On Friday this question was asked: 

Why do we live in the tension of worship and doubt that disables us to share the truth of God’s love? 

You and I are commissioned – authorized by God – to “therefore go and make disciples” who will know Him and live for Him. This is a commandment from Jesus.

After reading this and thinking on it for a little while I was stumped. I don't consider myself a strong voice for His Kingdom. I sin. Every day I make choices that I know are wrong. I am a human in a fallen world. I see opportunities to share His love but I normally pass them by unless I know I am surrounded by fellow believers. I love to talk about The Lord with sisters and brothers in Christ. But it is the lost that scare me.

I worry that I may not know the right answers, or I might not even understand the answer myself. I know in my heart that God is real. He is within me and I feel Him every day. But I struggle to vocalize that to someone who doesn't know that feeling in their own heart. That tension and doubt disables me to the core. 

My prayer now is for God to open those doors for me. Open the opportunities to share His truth with a yearning heart for more. That is His commandment. Just like the verse above says, we are the blessed ones. The ones who have not seen Him but we know with our whole heart that He is alive. He is not in that tomb. He finished the greatest love story ever written, for us. That is something worth sharing.

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