It's all about the Glory of God
This weekend I have been asked to paint during the worship service at the Swiftfire conference held in Denham Springs, LA. I am pressing in to inquire what the Lord would have me to paint. He only reveals on a need to know basis. How relevant the "need to know basis" is in every area of my life. As I traveled to Breaux Brigde today to my print shop - "Impressions", the Lord reminded me of how he always comes through, when it's all about His Glory and LOVE being revealed. "He will never leave us and he will never forsake us"(Joshua1). As I inquire, I had to ask what is this conference, this painting, what are you all about Lord?? " Intimacy and Love with my people"-says the Lord to my heart. The Lord desires a realationship with us. It's about more than just being aquaintances. He wants us to know that we know that he loves us and that we love him - that nothing can separate us from our Heavenly Father's Love. Lord, I pray that you change my heart and make me new today. Fill my heart with more of your love. Lord Jesus, pour out your love onto this canvas. To God be all the Glory. His Love is Captivating~!!!
Forgive Me Please, Daddy
Well it's 9:00 p.m. on October 9th. As I sit before the computer, I realize that there is something very important that I forgot today. My Daddy's Birthday. Now, would my Daddy George or my Heavenly Father ever forget my birthday, I don't think so. I love you so much Daddy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! And could you please find it in your heart to forgive your Baby Girl???loveMaylia
A true heart of repentance
Lord, today I pray that you forgive me and your people of our sins, purify every persons heart. I want so badly to walk in righteousness as I know others do too. Forgive me for the times that I have had a complaining or ungrateful heart for what you have already done in my life.
As I was reading Numbers 14 yesterday and pondered those words:
Numbers 14:11 "How long will these people reject me? Will they never believe me, even after all the miraculous signs I have done among them?'
Are we so blinded by the spirit of deception that we can not even see or remember what he did for us. Even yesterday for that matter.
Jude and I were discussing repentance. I was expressing to him how I repent for others sins as an intercessor, that God would forgive his people "for they know not what they do". His question was: "Can we really repent for another's sin or is it just a self repentance? Or is it that you are actually praying for God to convict that person's heart of the sin they have fallen into?" Somehow God brought me to Numbers 14 through an article I was reading. In Numbers 14:17-20 Moses pleaded with God, asking him to forgive his people. So, If Moses can repent for God's people so can I. God did show mercy on them, because of Moses prayer. Yet they still died in the wilderness as punishment, which was the very thing they feared most. Why? They had become hard-hearted. So, I realized that an effective prayer might be one that would ask God to forgive his people, yet also convict each individuals heart of personal sin so they don't die in the wilderness. Soften the hearts that have become hard and bring them in right relationship with you, Lord Jesus. I ask you to join with me in asking for forgiveness. Please don't let any fear hold you captive and in the wilderness. "I know there are giants in the land, but we can take them. It is a land flowing with milk and honey. It is our promised land."
Is there some way just like the Israelites that keeps us wandering in the wilderness? The Israelites had a complaining problem and they were ungrateful for what God had already done. I want to be like Caleb and Joshua saying "We can take this land!"
Lord Jesus, I love you so much. Give me and my family and friends a heart that is so soft that you have the most intimate relationship with us. We praise you and thank you for what you have already done. Please Lord give us a true heart of repentance.
Seeking First
Got it done
I'm really excited about having this blog. I have just done something I believe I was suppose to do for quite a while now. It really feels good to have this project completed. Although, this is only one of the steps (baby steps). My 11 month old is trying to walk, I feel like I am learning to walk, just like my little Silas. I just recently started getting prints of the art work God is using me to do, as He has opened the door to take his work into the hands of others. I am in the process of getting an official website and having to make a decision of which piece of artwork will be used on cards and other material. That is a really hard choice - because every time the Lord completes one of these masterpieces I stand amazed at the work of His hands. It's really cool to see his glory unfold right in the midst of the storm. I know to some this may seem like menial tasks with everything that is going on in and around us, however it is always appropriate to praise Him for what he has already done. I am trying to get to the point where praise is my first response.
Stepping Out
I have just set up my blog and I am praying that God would only use these hands to convey his love to people. I am only doing this out of obedience. God has given me gifts that I could not possibly be worthy of, but because of his great love He desires to share the journey with us. I really only know at this point that He is taking me on a journey that I never planned. My heart and my cry is that I love the Lord Jesus and if there is any way I can be of use to Him that I am a willing vessel.
