God Hasn't Changed His Mind

I was challenged by a friend to post 3 things for which I am happy for at least 5 days. Little did she know this was something God had been asking of me, to speak positively into my own life. What makes you happy?  What are you grateful for? Stop listening to the negative talkers that just spins out into negative thoughts. Stop looking at the changes that happen in your life as a bad things.  They are just diversions that have put a curve in an otherwise straight path that God has for you.  Whether these diversions were created by you, someone else, health or financial issues, it doesn’t effect the plan that God has for your life. He gave you the gift/passion and He wants you to use it, that is his plan, it will happen in His timing.

God’s gifts and God’s call are under full warranty—never canceled, never rescinded. Romans 11:29 The Message

So today I am happy for-

1. I am happy for Granbabies- their smiles make their love feel unmatched.

2.I am happy that God still has a plan for me even if I make the path a crooked one.

3. I am happy for friends. Friends that even when you are in a funk, love you and help you walk through.

I cannot take full credit for today’s blog. Though I have applied it to my circumstances, it was Pastor TJ Hankey from The Shore Church that reminded me this Sunday that “God has never changed His mind about you.” You can hear the full sermon series called “Made” on their website www.theshorechurch.com or download The Shore Church app.

The Shore Baptisms!

So baptisms were last night for the Shore Church; TJ had preached Sunday morning on really giving your all to God, being all in as TJ said; so it was a perfect end to the day to watch as 4 showed publicly that they were giving & trusting their lives to God. I admit to being a very proud Momma as I watched my son TJ baptized my daughter Mallory, a very moving moment for me, yet I managed to keep it all together. Surprising – I know.

Now, for the four baptized, could be the hard part.  Staying in the euphoric, top of the mountain feeling they have now.  That feeling that you will never fall away from God.  But they can stack the deck against that falling away.  They need more than a Sunday ”fix” of worship & teachings, they will quiet time with God, and they will need Christian friends to meet with regularly. A small group, or connect group as we call them at the Shore Church.  Groups where they will feel safe to share what they are going through pray with and have fun too. 

There are many of us that think we don’t need anyone, that we can do it all on our own, but life can be tough and when that happens we can become discouraged and slowly fade out sight.  Truth is no one will ever be an effective Christian if you try to do it alone.  We need each other. 

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their hard work. If either should fall, one can pick up the other. But how miserable are those who fall and don’t have a companion to help them up! Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Surround yourself with other that will encourage you to be your very best for the kingdom.

 Don’t stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other, especially as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:25