Do you ever have one of those weeks when you KNOW God is working? It's those things you can look at and KNOW there is no other way things could be happening the way they are if it weren't for God's mighty hand. There are times He moves and orchestrates things in our lives subtly and later we realize, it was Him. Actually, it's always Him. Today I read a passage that just got me so excited about the OBVIOUS work He is doing in my life and the obvious work He is doing the lives of those around me. I encourage anyone reading this to take some time today and read Psalm 119. This passage has brought so much nourishment to me today that I think I may camp there for a while. It's filled with a lot of encouragement but today it really challenged me to think about my actions and how I can be revived by God's Word.
I have felt a loving hand from God as always but this week I have felt a hand that is chiseling me. There is so much that has to be chiseled away in order for me to further the kingdom. There are things I have to learn, things I have to "get" in order to expand my area of influence. It's a tough road to be on but I'm glad to be on it because it truly is my passion to teach others how to follow Jesus. I long to show others that this is really a life worth living. I want to be different, I want to stand out from the rest of the crowd and allow God to use me in changing lives. And this is why, I must be changed.
So Lord, chisel. Please chisel away.
(I have a few friends right now going through the chiseling process. I'm glad to not be here alone. I love you my friends.)
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And I love you too! The conversation we had about the "elephant chisel" reference and this post impacted me more than you know. It is like a burden lifted from my shoulders to know that each thing that happens in our lives, even the crap, is part of this BIG PROCESS. . . .
Growth. And having friends around you sharing in that and experiencing that with you, well there is DEFINATELY no better feeling than that BY FAR!
Chiseling here. Oh, and lots of it. Sometimes I feel the need to explain to people how I'm feeling...that my life can be so good and so hard during this process. You know how sometimes God's work can feel like breath or wind? And then there is the chiseling! Oh my:)
I love this part in psalm 119... 169 O Lord, listen to my cry;
give me the discerning mind you promised.
right there with ya sister
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OH MY GOODNESS!!! I just posted something on my blog just about an hour ago that is a short version of what you wrote!! I have been experiencing some things in the last week or so that CAN ONLY be from God. I even quoted almost the same thing that you did to someone today about God changing some things about me to make me better. Your blog was even more of a confirmation to me.....it's definitely not a coincedence!
WOW! I can't wait to see what God has planned for you too!
Wow! What an encouragement to know God is moving and working in the hearts of women all over the place. So I am not alone out here. There are some people out there with a full desire to live every day for Gods glory. Really this was just what I needed. Thanks as always Mandi.
God has me in a similar place now too. I'm amazed at His hand in my life constantly, but sometimes it's easier to see than other times. It's always so sweet to see Him working in my life (or any of ours) becuase I am just so unworthy, but hallelujah for His grace! He is worthy to be praised!
Yes, tons of chiseling going on here as well. It's NOT a fun process, but so needed to draw me closer to Him.
Amanda, I love that you are so open, so raw in your posts. You are so rare in today's world! =)
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