A local christian radio station asked listeners to come up with a word to motivate them for 2011. I heard this as I was driving in my car and the word, restored, came to me in an instant. I was a little surprised! I think of restoration around Easter time, and during times of grief. However, God planted such a deeper plan of restoration in my mind.
I began to think of all the past hurts I have had in my life. I saw them in my mind as rocks in a backpack I was carrying around. I didn't think they affected my life, on a day to day basis. However, as I try to change things in my life, I realize I can't. I have to pull out a rock from my backpack, and let God restore me through that hurt. Then and only then, can he change the way I act and think. This year, a little rock at a time, God is going to restore past hurts, and in turn, Glorify himself through me.
God has already pulled a rock out for me that I did not choose. I told him I don't have time to deal with this right now. I told God I have to much on my mind right now to dredge up this issue. However, the holy spirit is not getting any quieter! So here we go, into the word, and into much prayer, he is going to make me deal with the hardest rock first. Maybe so all the other ones will seem so small in comparison.
I can't wait to walk lighter, love deeper, and have more freedom, this year in his RESTORATION and LOVE!
I am doing the KLOVE challenge too! How cool! I chose intentional- I can use it in many ways. I am chosing to pray more intentionally through use of scripture. I am choosing to eat intentionally not emotionally and intentionally adding exercise. I am intentionaly praying out loud with people- which is a HUGE fear of mine that I am tackling! :) There are just so many ways I can use it! I love your word and can see how you will be able to use it multiple ways!
ReplyDeleteOH MY....you have been on my heart! Probably because I just unloaded 20 YEARS of rocks! As I read, I thought, "this is me" "this is me" oh my "this is ME!!!!!" Still healing but someday I will be strong enough to live and tell.
ReplyDeleteLove you!