Last night was amazing at group life. I know I say that every week, but it was. And you know I'm bias when it comes to growing as a believer (Community). Well I debated about even blogging this week because of life challenges and struggles that I have been facing. I blogged on Monday and I had 2 people to leave me messages that they had received Christ. To God be the glory, Its not about me. My point is that God can use anyone no matter what they are going through if they yield to His leading. I'm just little old me. Enough rambling. This week has been tough. Honestly its been one of the toughest weeks in a while. In the mist of my trials and tough times I have drawn closer to God, and The Holy Spirit has produced fruit in my life. Friends if you want to be more like Christ, If you want the abundant life that Jesus speaks of, you will have to go beyond complacency. So I read and studied Proverbs 3 today. Took notes from Charles Stanley's devo's. It came alive to me when I read it in the message version. God wants our lives to be yielded to Him. Yielded and surrendered we can impact the kingdom of God and live abundant and fruitful lives. I won't promise you that it is easy. In fact I'm going to tell you up front that its not going to be easy. I've suffered a few things in life. I say without an inch of doubt that the joy Jesus has given me has well surpassed any struggle. And just think He says the immeasurable joy He has give me now can't hold a candle to what He has in store for us as believers.


God has created us with a longing to know that our presence in this world counts. He also designed us to find the fulfillment of that desire through His Son Jesus Christ.

Dependence on the Lord is central to an abundant life. Trusting Him with all our heart means giving Him control over our families, finances, jobs, and everything else. Today’s passage emphasizes how essential trust is to a fruitful life: we are cautioned against being wise in our own eyes and warned twice not to lean on our own understanding (3:5, 7).When faced with decisions, it is tempting to gather information and choose the answer we think is right. However, we can’t know all the facts or predict with certainty how others will respond. But our Father is omniscient. He “reads” our hearts and perceives every thought (1 Chronicles 28:9). No aspect of our life escapes His notice (Psalm 11:4), and He cares about everyone. That’s why He alone is certain which decision will be best for our circumstances.

The abundant life also involves acknowledging the Lord in all we do. Speaking about Him is just part of what it means to give Him recognition. As His children, we are to have a marked resemblance to our heavenly Father—in thoughts, attitudes, and actions. Our priorities are to reflect His, and our plans should fit with His purposes.

Life becomes fruitful as we surrender ourselves to God and carry out His will. By allowing His Spirit to live through us (Galatians 2:20), we will find our lives characterized by significance and satisfaction.

Wow!!!!! Wow!!!!! Wow!!!! is all I can say after this weekend. I totally took the sermon series we are doing at church lightly. God spoke to my heart in a big way. See we are doing a series on end times and prophecy. I had a good understanding of what Jimmy was going to be preach on. God took my heart by surprise. We focus on the second coming of Jesus Christ this week. I won't butcher the message you can click on the Journey tab on my blog to hear the message. God spoke to my heart with so much conviction Sunday. It was as if God was having a personal talk with me while Jimmy was preaching. 2 years ago we did a series 30 days to live. Up until this weekend no other series had hit me like that. This one got a hold off me and has not let up since. The question was asked: What would you do different and How different would you live your life if you knew for certain that Jesus was coming back today? These 2 questions cut deep into my heart. It was at that moment even before we read the parable of the ten virgins that I was broken before the Lord. He revealed so much emptiness, and just stuff that I had allowed to cloud my heart and vision of God. I had become complacent. My heart was overwhelmed yesterday. I took so many notes. I realize that I do not live each day as if Jesus could come back at any moment. Again not butchering this weekends sermon, The stage is set for Jesus to return. No other prophecy has to take place.Jesus could come back this very moment. Are we ready for that? Are we being watchful and awaiting the return of our Groom? So how do we live in preparation for the return of our King and Groom? Don't be mistaken The Bride Groom is coming!!!!!!

The Preparation

First, receive Christ as your personal Savior. If you have not done so already, ask Him to forgive you
of your sins and yield your life to Him. Jesus died on a cross to pay your sin debt in full. Those who don’t
take this important first step will be separated from Him for eternity.
Second, re-evaluate your lifestyle. No one can tell you if you are on the right track to earning
heavenly rewards. You could be living a godly, righteous life filled with genuine love, peace, happiness,
and selflessness. Or your life might appear holy to others but be insincere or hypocritical. If you honestly
take stock of your motivation and actions, however, the Holy Spirit will bring any problems to light. Ask
yourself, What is at the center of my life? What do I think about the most? Is Jesus Christ in the midst of
my conversations, my motives, my conduct, and my thoughts?
Third, reconsider your priorities. Is your primary goal in life to please the Lord? Or has pleasure,
certain friendships, your career, or financial success become your focus? Paul wrote, “Therefore, we have
as our ambition, whether at home [with the Lord] or absent to be pleasing to Him” (2 Cor. 5:9). Check
your motives to be sure that something other than God is not consuming your attention and energy.
Last, renew your commitment to godly living and faithful service on a daily basis. Begin each day
by giving control of your life to Jesus Christ. Allow Him to work through you to touch the lives of others.
Each morning, decide to live that day for Him in every area of your life. If you will do this consistently,
God will give you satisfaction and peace, use you to impact the lives of others, and prepare you for your
predestined appointment with Him.
I encourage you to yield control of your life
to God on a daily basis. Seek to please Him with
your friendships, at your job, with your family,
and in your leisure time. Faithfully place the Lord
at the center of your life. When our predestined
appointment comes, may you and I hear Him say,
“Well done, good and faithful servants.”