Caffeinated Calling

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caffeinatedwit — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:17:32 -0500

"Simon says, “Pat your head”. We pat our heads. Jesus says, “Go therefore and make disciples.” We..."

caffeinatedwit — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:39:24 -0500

“Simon says, “Pat your head”. We pat our heads. Jesus says, “Go therefore and make disciples.” We memorize that verse.”

- Francis Chan (via withonefootinafairytale)

beholdthereal: littlethingsaboutgod: Amen. Proverbs 31 women...

caffeinatedwit — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 02:25:25 -0400

beholdthereal:

littlethingsaboutgod:

Amen. Proverbs 31 women :)

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maybelline: Like, now. Like all the time.

caffeinatedwit — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:24:35 -0400

maybelline:

Like, now.

Like all the time.

I saw this on Pinterest today. It was as if the person who...

caffeinatedwit — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:27:00 -0400

I saw this on Pinterest today. It was as if the person who posted it knew exactly what I needed to hear.

Lately I’ve been dwelling on that fact that things I have earnestly been asking God for have not been given to me. I’m confused. I’m frustrated. I’m impatient.

But God has generously given me so much already. Why can’t I focus on that and be thankful? God isn’t necessarily telling me no. He is saying, “wait my dear child. Learn patience. Trust me. Wait for my timing, for it is perfect. I will be faithful.”

May we be mindful of all that God has lavished on us and be encouraged by His love and faithfulness.

“No one can believe how powerful prayer is and what it can effect, except those who have learned it by experience. Whenever I have prayed earnestly, I have been heard and have obtained more than I prayed for. God sometimes delays, but He always comes.” - Martin Luther

"I am no longer anxious about anything as I realize that He is able to carry out His will, and His..."

caffeinatedwit — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:09:16 -0400

“I am no longer anxious about anything as I realize that He is able to carry out His will, and His will is mine. It makes no matter where He places me, or how. That is for Him to consider rather than me; for in the easiest positions He will give me grace, and in the most difficult His grace is sufficient.”

- Hudson Taylor

Oh, what it would be like to laugh at future days. To be so...

caffeinatedwit — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:59:20 -0400

Oh, what it would be like to laugh at future days. To be so confident in the plan that God has for me that I don’t need to worry about what I will do tomorrow or the next day, or the next.

Lord, take away my anxiety and doubt and replace it with faith. I trust in your timing.

Encouragement for today.

caffeinatedwit — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:03:08 -0400

Encouragement for today.

I have confidence

caffeinatedwit — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 02:38:53 -0400

Not in myself.
Not in anything I accomplish.
Not in whatever good I do.
Not in the things I possess.

I have confidence in the cross and the one who gave his life so that I could live mine.

"The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it."

caffeinatedwit — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 02:45:32 -0400

“The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.”

- 1 Thessalonians 5:24

"If the praise of others elates me, or if the blame of others depresses me, then I know nothing of..."

caffeinatedwit — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:38:20 -0400

“If the praise of others elates me, or if the blame of others depresses me, then I know nothing of Calvary love.”

- Amy Carmichael

Uncomfortable Truth

caffeinatedwit — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:13:15 -0400

corycopeland:

We Christians would have a better reputation if we actually acted like Jesus when facing criticism or condemnation.

Lord, may I be willing to give my life for you.

caffeinatedwit — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:27:20 -0400

Lord, may I be willing to give my life for you.

Hide and Seek

caffeinatedwit — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:01:00 -0500

I was never good at playing hide and seek as a kid. I think it was my least favorite game in the entire universe…probably because I was so bad at it. I would choose tag over hide and seek any day…and I hated running. Still do, in fact. But that is beside the point. The point is, I was never any good at hiding. I would either get bored with the idea and opt for a position behind a tree, knowing that I would soon be found and the game over or I would purposely choose a bad hiding spot because all the good ones required too much effort or forced me to get dirty. If I thought it was hard to hide from my brothers back then, whyam I now playing hide and seek with God? It is pointless really, because I will always lose.

“When we spend time with God in solitude, struggles occur that no one knows about. Inner battles are fought here that seldom become sermons or illustrations for books. God, who probes our deepest thoughts during times of stillness, opens our eyes to things that need attention. It is here He makes us aware of those things we try to hide from others.” ~Henry Nouwen

It’s ironic. When I think I am in hiding, God uses the darkness and stillness to speak to me. He points out my faults, my struggles, and calls attention to the areas in my life that need change. It is hard to be alone with God. I don’t want to face the facts. Ignorance is bliss. I’d be okay with not dwelling on the issues, really.

Find rest, O my soul in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. ~Psalm 62

Sometimes in playing hide and seek there is a safety zone. In my family we called it “base.” It was found on the front porch of our house and if you made it there before the person seeking, you were free.

God is my refuge. I will pour out my heart to Him.

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caffeinatedwit — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:03:19 -0500

Day 1 of Psalm 91

caffeinatedwit — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:14:06 -0500

I must dwell in Him.

I must rest in Him.

I must trust in Him.

I must love Him.

He is my refuge.

He is my fortress.

He will save me.

He will guard me.

He will rescue me.

He will protect me.

He will deliver me.

He will satisfy me.

He will show me His salvation.

7-14-21 Plan

caffeinatedwit — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:12:57 -0500

Last year I had a goal to memorize scripture. When I was younger I had no problem with this - probably because I attended AWANA and Sunday School where I was encouraged and rewarded for memorizing passages in scripture. But as I’ve grown older, I’m no longer “forced” (for lack of a better word) to hide God’s word in my heart.

In 2011 I achieved some success in this area, but I want to greatly improve. I heard of the “7-14-21 Plan” which suggests meditating on 7 verses for 14 minutes for 21 days. As a person who needs concrete, achievable objectives, this plan has my name written all over it.

I’ve tweaked my plan a bit to fit my particular needs and interests. I am committed to meditating on the entire chapter of Psalm 91, rather than just 7 verses. I’ve changed 14 to 15 minutes because it just makes more sense to me.

I hope you’ll consider joining me in this journey. Think of the scripture you’ll memorize and the depth of understanding you’ll acquire after 21 days of meditation on God’s word.

So Great A Salvation

caffeinatedwit — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:16:00 -0500

We have death. We need life.

Darkness exchanged for light.

Burdens lifted.

Temporal replaced with eternal.

Freedom.

Initiated by God.

Inherited.

I am saved from the wrath of God.

I am saved by the grace of God.

I am saved to bring glory to God.

This is salvation. It is indeed great. May I glorify my Father in heaven.

Currently listening to: Jesus Saves by Tim Hughes

This is my home. How can people witness this beauty and not...

caffeinatedwit — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:19:06 -0500

This is my home. How can people witness this beauty and not believe in a Creator?

Untouchable

caffeinatedwit — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:12:13 -0500

I struggle with fear.

I constantly worry about the future - if or when things will ever happen. I know this is wrong. When I am fearful I succumb to a lack of confidence in God. I am not trusting His power or His timing. Satan wins.

I must be untouchable. I must take refuge in Christ - His Word, His power, His promise. If I take refuge in anything else, I am leaving the door wide open for Satan to attack.

I have no reason to fear. For I know God has special plans for me. I will wait patiently.

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, my refuge and my fortress, My God in whom I trust!

Psalm 91:1-2