To start out, a couple years ago I listened to a sermon by Myles Munroe and was completely blown away. It spoke to me so much that my second tattoo was inspired by it.."Die Empty." So yesterday I had an encounter with a guy that came into my work and we started talking and I later told him about my tattoo. I told him he HAD to listen to the sermon, and how amazing it was. (On a side note, the Lord is calling me to move down to Ventura, CA to help plant the City Church down there-and will be leaving in about 12 days-so during the moving process my things are sort of everywhere ha!) So when I told him I would try and find the CD I didn't really have any clue where it was and I put finding it on the back burner of my priorities. Well it's funny because sometimes YOUR priorities are not at all in allignment with Gods priorities. So I was going through some clothes last night and getting rid of a couple boxes of random junk and found a CD case of this "Tao" relaxation music. I was going to throw it away and went to check if there was anything in it first and there it was; the 2006 GC Gathering CD of Myles Munroes sermon. Talk about the Lord showing me my priorities. So I listened to it this morning at work, and WOW is all I can say..it is SO powerful.
There was one main thing God spoke to me and wanted me to share. Myles talks about potential, and how we are all seeds and IN us is the potential of a forest. He put everything inside of us, that is where our future lies. Books that we are supposed to write, or businesses we are meant to start, dreams and ideas that are meant to be! And in order for that seed to come out we need to be in an environment that helps our seed to grow. Can a seed grow in a glass of alcohol? No!! It will corrode the seed and it will never have a chance to become the forest it had the POTENTIAL to be!!!! Or in a bag of bacteria? The bacteria will feed on the seed and kill it! If we put ourselves around people that satan places in our lives to corrode our seed then it will never become that forest! Satan kills seeds. He wants to get to us before we unleash any of our potential, our "forest". He goes after the YOUTH because it is easier for him to destroy a seed before it starts to grow. He's afraid of what you are carrying in your seed, he knows that it's something great.
In Ephesians 3:20 it states: "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to HIS POWER THAT IS AT WORK WITHIN US." HIS power is in us, Galations 2:20 says "Christ who lives in me." We have SO much potential in us and I for one want to Die Empty. I came on this Earth fully loaded with words that need to be spoken and people that need to be touched and I want to go to my grave an empty shell. Satan will not stand in the way of my seed growing into a forest and I pray that for all of your seeds as well..
Is your seed in a glass surrounded by bacteria corroding it, or a bed of dirt with people to water it and watch it grow?
Unleashing my potential and growing my seed day by day,
Savannah (=
10/3/10
9/19/10
Out of these ashes beauty will rise!
Out of any circumstance there can come beauty.
A diamond in the rough just waiting to be picked up-
Waiting for someone to notice it's beauty..
To be dusted off and be something of importance
To be valued and seen as precious..
Not just another rock
We spend our time searching for that special feeling
Looking side to side to others for the feeling of importance, acceptance-
Wanting to know that we are valued and beautiful..
But it's strangly unsatisfying.
In the worlds standards we are never good enough,
And our flesh is never satisfied.
All we ever had to do was look up
HE knows every detail-
Physically.
Emotionally.
Spiritually.
He knows the good, and the bad
And yet He accepts us and values us
He holds us in His right hand as diamonds and says:
"You're beautiful, you are like nothing else I have
EVER created, you are precious and beautiful
you are my BELOVED."
That's what was put on my heart today..I feel like it's always so hard to grasp the fact that no matter what, that is how God looks at us, as precious diamonds. I wish more people could grab on to that, especially women. In this world it is SO hard to be a woman, always feeling compared as well as comparing ourselves. But we are so unique, all so different and beautiful..He is the one who makes us beautiful, the one who paid the price for our beauty and we need to see ourselves as He sees us!
I challenge us all to pick something that we like about ourselves and amidst all of the negativity, focus on that today.
Beautifully His,
Savannah
8/10/10
Standing Firm..
Well it is about time that I start blogging again, it is quite overdue! The Lord speaks to me so clearly through passages in His word, and I NEED to write them down and share with everyone! So this morning it's in the book of Colossians. Which is an amazing book if I might add. But the small verse that I am camping on today is Colossians 4:12. In the message it goes on to say: "praying that you'll stand firm, mature and confident in everything God wants you to do." I know, SUPER small right? But sometimes those verses are the ones that can teach us the most! Like one of my previous blogs entitled "Love Like That," which I actually got as my very first tattoo in the beginning of July! THAT'S how much of an impact it had on me. And now every time I look at my foot I think of the CRAZY unconditional love that Jesus has for us, and no matter how undeserving we are He continues to love us selflessly..expecting absolutely nothing in return. I personally want that to be my goal for the rest of my life-to TRY and love like that!!!! Anyways (=, back to Colossians..When we are in tune with God, He makes it very clear exactly what He wants us to do in each season. Just enough information and light for the step your on, so that you can take it step by step and really make sure that what you're doing is in allignment with His will. But sometimes we find it hard to do what He is asking of us..which is weird because I know and believe so strongly that when we do the outcome is more than we can even imagine. His blessings for us are countless. Our flesh always gets in the way, our emotions try and take over and we act and react off of them too often..Why is it SO hard to put what we want or what we think we want aside and focus on what HE wants for us! It's so much better than we could even imagine for ourselves! And through my experience and some of the things I am going through, I have realized that when we go off of our emotions we tend to settle..because maybe it's comfortable or we think that's all we really deserve. BUT IT'S NOT! THAT'S the thing!!!!!! He wants to give us SOOO much more, a much more fulfilling life and He wants to surround us with people that push us to be better, not people that bring us down, or don't appreciate us for the gems we are. So as we hear and know what the Lord wants from us, I pray that we can "stand firm, mature and confident in everything God wants [us] to do." And in Him we have the strength to do it.
Colossians 1:9 in the Message says "We pray that you'll have the strength to stick it out over the long haul—not the grim strength of gritting your teeth but the glory-strength God gives. It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us."
And that's it, I pray you have the strength to stand firm and the wisdom to know that there is a life filled with countless blessings waiting for you. Why not step into that life now, what are you waiting for?
Until next time, I'll be "loving like that", like Jesus loves(=
Savannah
Colossians 1:9 in the Message says "We pray that you'll have the strength to stick it out over the long haul—not the grim strength of gritting your teeth but the glory-strength God gives. It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us."
And that's it, I pray you have the strength to stand firm and the wisdom to know that there is a life filled with countless blessings waiting for you. Why not step into that life now, what are you waiting for?
Until next time, I'll be "loving like that", like Jesus loves(=
Savannah
2/8/10
Temptation
Okay so I haven't written in quite sometime, so I am feeling like I need to share my thoughts of the morning =). I LOVE my time with Jesus in the morning, He always speaks exactly what I need to hear for each day! SO the word says: "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.." I think this is one line speaks soo much, He says WATCH, meaning stay alert-keep your eyes open. You know those times when you are so on fire for God, things are so good and you're on a Jesus high, you feel so strong, so alert and able to resist all temptation..It's so easy to slowly slip back into every day life and not realize your focus has shifted. When we aren't paying attention, a door can open even the slightest bit, and that's where Satan creeps in..he knows our weaknesses!
The Bible says: "If you think you are strong, you should be careful not to fall. The only temptation that has come to you is that which everyone has. But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, He will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it!" (1 Corinthians 10:12-13) I am so thankful that He is there with us through everything, picking us up when we fall! So stay away from those situations that your weaknesses are most vulnerable in, and stay alert! Seek the Lord in everything, He has a perfect plan for your life, and all Satan wants to do is run you off course!! He wants to see you fail, and be miserable! I never knew how important warfare praying was until recently, but we have that authority over Satan through Jesus! So let's speak it, he has no hold over us, the battle was already WON!!!!
Have a BEAUTIFUL day =)
Savannah
The Bible says: "If you think you are strong, you should be careful not to fall. The only temptation that has come to you is that which everyone has. But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, He will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it!" (1 Corinthians 10:12-13) I am so thankful that He is there with us through everything, picking us up when we fall! So stay away from those situations that your weaknesses are most vulnerable in, and stay alert! Seek the Lord in everything, He has a perfect plan for your life, and all Satan wants to do is run you off course!! He wants to see you fail, and be miserable! I never knew how important warfare praying was until recently, but we have that authority over Satan through Jesus! So let's speak it, he has no hold over us, the battle was already WON!!!!
Have a BEAUTIFUL day =)
Savannah
1/21/10
Looking To Him
Oh my goodness, I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for this day! He continues to just amaze me each and every day, it's so hard to have a bad day knowing HE is in control =)! Well I was reading the word this morning and wanted to share what God gave me! It's in the message, Matthew 10:34..and it states: "Don't think I've come to make life cozy. I've come to cut-make a sharp knife-cut between son and father, daughter and mother, bride and mother-in-law-cut through these cozy domestic arrangements and free you for God. Well-meaning family members can be your worst enemies. If you prefer father or mother over me, you don't deserve me. If you prefer son or daughter over me, you don't deserve me. If you don't go all the way with me, through thick and thin, you don't deserve me. If your first concern is to look after yourself, you'll NEVER find yourself. But if you forget about yourself and look to me, you'll find both yourself and me. We are intimately linked in this harvest work. Anyone who accepts what you do accepts me, the One who sent you..This is a large work I've called you onto, but don't be overwhelmed by it. It's best to start small!"
Can I first say that I just LOVE the book of Matthew! It is sooo good! Basically Jesus is saying that He is going to push you, things aren't always going to be easy..sometimes following Him means turning away from friends or even family members, but He will be there to deliver you! And "you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!!!" He's saying put yourself aside, your flesh aside, and look to me-only then will you find yourself! It's definitely easier said than done..but when you finally lay it all down and focus on Him, that's when you discover who you really are! And you see all that you were made to be, the gifts God has put inside of you..I've discovered more things about myself in the past few months of walking with the Lord than I've ever known! And he slowly reveals to you why He gave you each talent or gift, but it's all in His timing! So just be patient..and seek Him in everything that happens throughout life, because He has a purpose for everything =)
LOVE LOVE LOVE,
Savannah
Can I first say that I just LOVE the book of Matthew! It is sooo good! Basically Jesus is saying that He is going to push you, things aren't always going to be easy..sometimes following Him means turning away from friends or even family members, but He will be there to deliver you! And "you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!!!" He's saying put yourself aside, your flesh aside, and look to me-only then will you find yourself! It's definitely easier said than done..but when you finally lay it all down and focus on Him, that's when you discover who you really are! And you see all that you were made to be, the gifts God has put inside of you..I've discovered more things about myself in the past few months of walking with the Lord than I've ever known! And he slowly reveals to you why He gave you each talent or gift, but it's all in His timing! So just be patient..and seek Him in everything that happens throughout life, because He has a purpose for everything =)
LOVE LOVE LOVE,
Savannah
1/15/10
All Things New!
So as I was driving to work this morning, I was listening to Tenth Avenue North (an amazing band by the way,) and I heard a song on my Ipod that I've never heard before..I looked up the lyrics and wanted to share part of it.
"well you've been a mistress, my wife
chasing lovers it won't satisfy
won't you let me make you my bride
you will drink of my lips
and taste NEW LIFE.."
I first want to point out, "chasing lovers it won't satisfy." WOW! It's so true, we look all around us for the approval and confirmation from others. Each and every person on this Earth is damaged..a hole in our heart that we try to fill with "things" or people. And one thing that I've learned recently is that "things" and people won't make the hurt go away, it's only a temporary distraction..But HE on the other hand! God fills that hole, He is the dad you never had, the friend you've been longing for, the best boyfriend! He ALWAYS listens, He thinks your beautiful, His blessing for you are countless..He is something that no human being can be for you. And when you realize this, you find that the expectations you've had for everyone around have been too high! We are just people, we aren't perfect, we sin, we will let others down..He is the only one that won't. So look to Him for the confirmation and attention, He EXCEEDS your expectations!!!
And finally, the last part of the song which says "and taste new life" is SO good. Revelation 21:4 says: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new." This is one of the verses I thrive off of, He makes ALL things new, so whatever is in the past is in the past..Today is a new day! So let's put the past behind and SEIZE THE DAY! How can you be a blessing in someones life today? What giftings has God given you, how can you use them for His glory today? Have an amazing and beautiful day =)..
Until next time,
Savannah
"well you've been a mistress, my wife
chasing lovers it won't satisfy
won't you let me make you my bride
you will drink of my lips
and taste NEW LIFE.."
I first want to point out, "chasing lovers it won't satisfy." WOW! It's so true, we look all around us for the approval and confirmation from others. Each and every person on this Earth is damaged..a hole in our heart that we try to fill with "things" or people. And one thing that I've learned recently is that "things" and people won't make the hurt go away, it's only a temporary distraction..But HE on the other hand! God fills that hole, He is the dad you never had, the friend you've been longing for, the best boyfriend! He ALWAYS listens, He thinks your beautiful, His blessing for you are countless..He is something that no human being can be for you. And when you realize this, you find that the expectations you've had for everyone around have been too high! We are just people, we aren't perfect, we sin, we will let others down..He is the only one that won't. So look to Him for the confirmation and attention, He EXCEEDS your expectations!!!
And finally, the last part of the song which says "and taste new life" is SO good. Revelation 21:4 says: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new." This is one of the verses I thrive off of, He makes ALL things new, so whatever is in the past is in the past..Today is a new day! So let's put the past behind and SEIZE THE DAY! How can you be a blessing in someones life today? What giftings has God given you, how can you use them for His glory today? Have an amazing and beautiful day =)..
Until next time,
Savannah
1/1/10
Love like that!
Okay so this is my very first blog post!!! Haha I'm so excited =)..Just a little intro, my name is Savannah-I journal just about every day, and I have been writing some pretty awesome stuff and decided to blog some of it to share with everyone!
Here goes =)..so last night I pulled out my message bible and got an amazing word! It's in Ephesians chapter 5, and it states: "He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself TO us. Love like that." And then in scripture, Ephesians 5:2 says "I will walk in love."
What I got from this was that the word "love" is used so much in our society..but I feel like no one really knows quite what love is, or how to love for that matter. Jesus loved fiercely. He wasn't trying to satisfy himself by doing it, he was doing it for us! His whole life was for us, he DIED for us! That's some amazing love..I want to love like that! I think that when you put yourself aside, your flesh aside, and really try to see people through His eyes-that's when the love starts to flow. It's not always easy, but the bible says we are to "love our neighbors as we love ourselves" (Mark 12:31) and as much as we live our lives for ourselves I would say we love ourselves a lot..so where is the love for our neighbors? I challenge you to reassess how you treat people, whether it be out loud or even in thoughts..Even though the people may not hear them, God does-and He ultimately is the one who judges.
So praise the Lord that the past is the past, and today is a new day! Live it to the fullest and love fiercely! We are ALL His children, and everyone has a different story-we just don't take the time to hear it. You never know what someone may have gone through a year ago, or maybe even yesterday. Let's make 2010 an incredible year, and try to be more like Jesus =)
Until next time, LOVE LOVE
Savannah
Here goes =)..so last night I pulled out my message bible and got an amazing word! It's in Ephesians chapter 5, and it states: "He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself TO us. Love like that." And then in scripture, Ephesians 5:2 says "I will walk in love."
What I got from this was that the word "love" is used so much in our society..but I feel like no one really knows quite what love is, or how to love for that matter. Jesus loved fiercely. He wasn't trying to satisfy himself by doing it, he was doing it for us! His whole life was for us, he DIED for us! That's some amazing love..I want to love like that! I think that when you put yourself aside, your flesh aside, and really try to see people through His eyes-that's when the love starts to flow. It's not always easy, but the bible says we are to "love our neighbors as we love ourselves" (Mark 12:31) and as much as we live our lives for ourselves I would say we love ourselves a lot..so where is the love for our neighbors? I challenge you to reassess how you treat people, whether it be out loud or even in thoughts..Even though the people may not hear them, God does-and He ultimately is the one who judges.
So praise the Lord that the past is the past, and today is a new day! Live it to the fullest and love fiercely! We are ALL His children, and everyone has a different story-we just don't take the time to hear it. You never know what someone may have gone through a year ago, or maybe even yesterday. Let's make 2010 an incredible year, and try to be more like Jesus =)
Until next time, LOVE LOVE
Savannah
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