Sharing The Love

I am a follower of Jesus, an encourager, a parent, a dreamer, an Internet Campus Pastor, a communicator, a writer.

Opt Out

I have opted out of

fear

regret

bitterness.

Opting out does not mean we will never experience any of these things.  What it does mean is that we will handle them in a timely manner with grace and mercy.  It means stepping into what we believe in and pressing closer into God’s arms. 

I gave my heart to God 18 years ago.  At that time, my life was far from Him.  Through the process of turning everything over to God, many habits I had simply became extinct, instantly.  For example, the desire to gossip and the need to find the negative in everything were so quickly gone, it surprised even me!  Other issues, such as worry and fear took a bit longer to overcome.  These habits broke as I dug deeper in the Word, prayed, fasted and became serious about this new life I was given.  I also surrounded myself (my closest friends) with people I knew were living their faith, who were seriously interested in mentoring me and who cared about me as much as God does.  

Wherever you are in your life, in your walk with God, make sure that you are doing your best for Him.  That you are better every day and that you only participate in those things that bring Him glory.  He gave His life for you, use yours to make Him famous!

When we opt out of something, we choose not to participate in it.  

Share what you have opted out of!

If Only….

We simply loved, all the time.

We gave freely.

We forgave.

We cherished the time.

We spoke gently.

We lived out loud.

We listened.

We cared more for others.

We understood our purpose.

We reached out.

We did not judge.

We loved unconditionally.

We were patient.

We cared more about what God thinks of us rather than what people think of us.

‎”If we love each other, God lives in us, and His Love is made perfect in us.” (1 John 4:12). “SOME DAY” never comes……….so make the effort. Invest the time. Write the letter. Make the apology. Take the trip. Purchase the gift. DO IT! The seized opportunity renders joy. The neglected brings regret.