Journey Testimony Clip!

Here is a audio clip of some of the Journey testimonies that were shared! We have such a faithful God who continues to draw us to himself!

Enjoy!

http://livingthejourney.com/2013/06/20/sound-bytes-from-the-june-girls-journey/

I would highly recommend you looking into going on a "Journey to the Heart" even if your relationship with God is good, it can always get better! The Journey is a very good way to get alone with God and really see more of His heart and the desires He has for us as His children! 

Feel free to ask me if you have any questions? I would love to see you come on a Journey!

Have a blessed day!

Can God Boast About You?

What does God boast about, what does he praise, or what causes you to get favor from God?

"There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil" Job 1:1

Job was perfect and upright in all of his ways, he feared God and hated evil. He was a man of maturity and  godly character. This man made God first in His life, and did what was right in the sight of the Lord. Never second guessing what the Lord had allowed in his life. 

Will you let your trials draw you closer into the Secret Place of the Most High or will your faith start to shake, as you wonder if you really can trust God? How many times do we fail to always trust in God? Why? Because we don't fear an all powerful God and who He is. 

Is the He everything to us? No, why not? (because many of us are still holding on to something that we don't want to give to Him). . . (answer honestly, because you can't just say it. . . if that is not really what you believe in your heart it will show forth through your actions) But if we truly believed that He is a good and loving God, who can do anything. Our lives would be radically different, we couldn't help but be passionate about the One who came to live and die for us. We would live in the security that He is there to hold us in the palm of His hand. Do you trust in Him? . . . No really, . . Do you believe in your heart that He does all things well and that He is an all Powerful God? No matter what, He deserves our praise and thankfulness!

He can be trusted! Will your life bring God glory or shame to His name? 

Finding God's Heart!

I was blessed beyond measure to be able to attend another "Journey To The Heart". . . which is a is where you are able to spend ten days alone, seeking the Lord with your whole heart; Along with 10 other young ladies who also desire to love the Lord! 

I had a good relationship with the Lord, but I could tell there was something hindering me from understanding who God really was and what He was telling me to do, but after this Journey I am so much closer to Jesus Christ, as I was drawing close to my Savior, He was right there beside me!

Wow! and with an all powerful, indescribable God, it was absolutely amazing! Literally Indescribable! 

Monday night the Lord really showed me that I had been living in my own mind and will, and had not been allowing the Holy Spirit to be in control of my life.

Tuesday we went through and started listing what the Gospel had done for us and the many different aspects of the gospel how it applies to our Christian life. It was incredible to see how the Gospel affects everything!

Wednesday the Lord really broke me as I surrendered to Him, all I could think about was, what all He had done for me and how little I had cared. He showed me how little I was in comparison to who He is and what He can do. There were several lies that the Lord showed me that I had been believing. . . (I'm not good enough, I'll never measure up, I'm a failure, etc). . . So, I was asking the Lord why I was believing these lies and really wanting victory in this area, and the next thing the Lord showed me really shocked me. He said, "You will never be good enough, you will never measure up, you have failed and will continue to fail, . . .I was thinking, that is not what I'm needing to hear Lord, right now I'm needing your truth and encouragement, and what I heard next I've heart before many times but it was like the Lord was removing the lies that had been in my heart and replaced them with His righteousness; So, He said, "because in your own righteousness you will never be good enough, you cannot measure up to My holiness and righteousness, and you will always fail in your own strength; but in My righteousness I am good enough, and I do measure up, and I will never fail. I was blown away, because I had been trying to live and impress people with my own righteousness, but all He is asking me to do is abide in his own righteousness. Because He has already paid the price for me to live in victory!

He also showed me that I had a couple things that I should talk to my Dad about if I wanted complete freedom. . .He had given me victory! Praise the Lord, but I needed complete freedom. . . which came by an open and surrendered heart before God and others. 

He is so amazing and patient with us as we journey on this rode of faith, I was blessed above and beyond anything I could have ever dreamed of.

Praise His Name, because He is worthy to receive glory!!!

I didn't end up taking very many pictures, but here are a few from Saturday when we went to the Waterfalls.

Our awesome leaders!!! Abby and Lorena did a great job!

It has been an awesome journey and as it continues, I"m enjoying sitting at His feet and living in His presence!

Busy. . .So Busy!

Nathaniel and Seth helped Carl out with a "Boys Jamboree" and Timothy attended! It looks like they had a blast! Enjoy the Pics!

Seth and Timothy

Nathaniel with His team!

Nashville ATI Conference

Hannah was able to lead a Pre-Embassy Team this year!

 Choir

Dr. David Gibbs

The Lims came over here from Australia and spent some time here at the headquarters!!! We had so much fun getting to know them. . .and Lord willing will be able to go over and help them, in the near future!

Always Be Transparent!

You never know who needs to see Christ through YOU!

"Remove the mask of religious acts and let your true heart be seen."

"Sincerity is letting God shine through our blemishes rather than trying to cover them up."

Don't let your "water" be muddy and foggy, but be that clear flowing stream of water that gives life to others!

Sin Is A Monster!

"Sin is a monster of such awful mein

that to be hated needs but to be seen

but seen to oft familiar of face

we first endure,then pity,then embrace."

-Alexander Pope

My Awesome Friends!

We took a few quick pictures before church, I miss my siblings so much, but it is great to be able to spend a few days with them!!!

Nathaniel (a.k.a. Pal or BJ) and I

Seth and I

Hannah and I

Timothy and I

Y'all are so awesome! Keep serving the Lord!!!

He Is Righteous!

That's My King!

The Bible says my King is a seven-way king
He's the King of the Jews
He's the King of Israel
He's the King of Righteousness
He's the King of the Ages
He's the King of Heaven
He's the King of Glory
He's the King of kings, and He's the Lord of lords. That's my King.
Well....I wonder, do you know Him?

David said, "The Heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament showeth His handiwork."
My King is a sovereign King.
No means of measure can define His limitless love.
No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shoreless supply.
No barrier can hinder Him from pouring out His blessings.
He's enduringly strong.
He's entirely sincere.
He's eternally steadfast.
He's immortally graceful.
He's imperially powerful.
He's impartially merciful.
Do you know Him?

He's the greatest phenomenon that has ever crossed the horizon of this world.
He's God's Son.
He's the sinner's Savior.
He's the centerpiece of civilization.
He stands in the solitude of Himself.
He's august and He's unique.
He's unparalleled.
He's unprecedented.
He is the loftiest idea in literature.
He's the highest personality in philosophy.
He is the supreme problem in higher criticism.
He's the fundamental doctrine of true theology.
He is the cardinal necessity for spiritual religion.
He's the miracle of the age.
He's -- yes He is -- He is the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him.

He's the only one qualified to be an all sufficient Savior.
I wonder if you know Him today?
He supplies strength for the weak.
He's available for the tempted and the tried.
He sympathizes and He saves.
He strengthens and sustains.
He guards and He guides.
He heals the sick.
He cleansed the lepers.
He forgives sinners.
He discharges debtors.
He delivers the captives.
He defends the feeble.
He blesses the young.
He serves the unfortunate.
He regards the aged.
He rewards the diligent....and He beautifies the meek.
I wonder if you know Him?

Well, my King....He is the King!
He's the key to knowledge.
He's the wellspring of wisdom.
He's the doorway of deliverance.
He's the pathway of peace.
He's the roadway of righteousness.
He's the highway of holiness.
He's the gateway of glory.
Do you know Him?

Well, His office is manifold.
His promise is sure....and His light is matchless.
His goodness is limitless.
His mercy is everlasting.
His love never changes.
His word is enough.
His grace is sufficient.
His reign is righteous.
And His yoke is easy, and his burden is light.
I wish I could describe Him to you, but He's indescribable -- Yes He is!? He is God!
He's incomprehensible.
He's invincible.
He's irresistible.
Well, you can't get Him out of your mind.
You can't get Him off of your hand.
You can't out live Him, and you can't live without Him.

The Pharisees couldn't stand Him, but they found out they couldn't stop Him.
Pilate couldn't find any fault in Him.
The witnesses couldn't get their testimonies to agree.
Herod couldn't kill Him.
Death couldn't handle Him, and the grave couldn't hold Him.
Yea!!!, that's my King, that's my King.

Yes, and Thine is the Kingdom....and the Power....and the Glory....Forever....and ever, and ever, and ever -- How long is that? And ever, and ever.

And when you get through with all of the forevers, then. AMEN!


Preached by Rev. S.M. Lockridge

An Update That is Long Over Due

So much has happened in the last month, and my computer almost crashed so I didn't have it for awhile, but now I am pretty much back in the swing of things. Keeping busy as usual!

On April 6th, Abby and I went home to surprise Hannah for her 15th birthday. It was so much fun, we had a great time. . .she didn't know we were coming in, then she arrived at her surprise birthday party. . .

and a few minutes later. . . we show up! It was so awesome!

P.s. Hannah thanks for being such an awesome sister. You are such a blessing and inspiration to me of what a godly woman looks like!!! Keep living life for Him, it's is totally worth it!!!

While we were at home, Dad, Nathaniel, Hannah, and I were able to sing "Thou art worthy, O Lord" at church! It was such a blessing. . .something I've wanted to do for a long time! :)

Pal finished Basic Training Leadership, for unit 49 at ALERT. 

Nathaniel, I can't believe that God blessed me with such an awesome brother as you!

His nickname down at RATI was Brother Johnson then it changed into BJ. Haha! 

It's great to have a Pal like you!

It was a blessing to spend the last week (well I guess it's been two weeks now) with Pal. Long story short. . .we were supposed to drop him off at home on our way back up to HQ. . .but I guess God had bigger plans. . So he ended up coming to HQ with me which was super awesome and then God worked everything out so that he could attend a "Journey to the Heart". It's so exciting to see the Lord arranged all the little details for him to go. Nathaniel was able to help out with security at Big Sandy ATI conference and I helped out in the video department. We had a lot of great times!

This was my view!  

It was a great week! Looking forward to Nashville!

I'm looking forward to studying this book with a few other young ladies. It is such an awesome book as Mary Kassian contrast the wild woman of Proverbs 7 with the wise woman of  Proverbs 31. 

"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. . . For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself" (Philippians 3:14, 20-21).

I found these verses this morning and it really challenged me to continue to press toward Jesus Christ, so that my life would be found in Him. The question that came to my mind was, "Would the conversations that I have today, be found in heaven?" How many times do we discuss stuff that has nothing to do with heaven? If we want our lives to impact others for eternity, our talk must match up with our walk, and our conversations must encourage others in Christ righteousness, because one day we will be changed into his glorious image! Can others see His righteousness in you right now? So stay focused on Jesus Christ and remain faithful to the end!