Hey,
So I know its been a long time since I have posted. It has been an intense few months. I hope and pray to get my blog up and running soon!
Nessa
8/15/11
4/17/11
Re-Charge
I'm so blessed!! Thank you Jesus that you speak our personal language and know how we learn best! :)
I think that God's love language is Quality Time. (If you don't know what I'm taking about, then please e-mail me and I'll explain further.) I was praying one afternoon and enjoying the sweet presence of God, when God shows me a picture of my phone charger. At first I was confused, I didn't understand. Upon further asking of the LORD, I began to understand. Jesus wanted me to spend quality time with him! Jesus preceded to explain to me what he meant.
I pray that we will spend quality time with Jesus daily, praying, reading the Word, singing, praising, and just being still before the LORD. Charging our "battery" takes time, Jesus is well worth it!! Thank you Jesus for being more that we could ever want or need!!!
All for Jesus,
Nessa
I think that God's love language is Quality Time. (If you don't know what I'm taking about, then please e-mail me and I'll explain further.) I was praying one afternoon and enjoying the sweet presence of God, when God shows me a picture of my phone charger. At first I was confused, I didn't understand. Upon further asking of the LORD, I began to understand. Jesus wanted me to spend quality time with him! Jesus preceded to explain to me what he meant.
- I was like my phone, (I work, talk, I'm busy, go to school, do homework, etc all day) the more that I do, the more of my "battery" that I use. Going about your day uses up your "battery" (no matter how busy or clam your day may be) Eventually our "battery" runs low and we need to charge it.
- Jesus is like the electricity that flows thru the outlets. He is power, strength, encouragement, hope, and everything that we could ever want or need. The issue is tapping into that power. Putting our phone next to the outlet doesn't do us any good. We are missing something.
- Our Quiet Time with Jesus is like our phone charger. It is the connection between us and Jesus. It takes the electricity that we need and transfers in to our phone so that battery can charge.
I pray that we will spend quality time with Jesus daily, praying, reading the Word, singing, praising, and just being still before the LORD. Charging our "battery" takes time, Jesus is well worth it!! Thank you Jesus for being more that we could ever want or need!!!
All for Jesus,
Nessa
3/17/11
Trusting God
I find it amazing that Jesus knows me better then I know myself.
I love how Jesus teaches us in a way that we will understand. I'm the type of person that likes to think. I tend to ask a lot of questions. Jesus knows this a plans according. I'm also the type of person that likes to know things, know why and methods behind processes. I have what I like to call "the-need-to-know-syndrome"
Jesus is teaching me that I DON'T need to know everything. He will give me details as I need to know them and until then I need to trust him and not stress out.
Jesus is in control and that is all that matters! :)
I pray that you will learn to trust him more everyday! Walk in the knowledge and details that he gives you, as he gives them to you. I pray that we will be "healed" of the "need-to-know-syndrome". Remember that Jesus loves you and he knows what is best.
Be encouraged and be blessed! :)
All for Jesus!
Nessa
- Matthew 10:30: He pays even greater attention to you, down to the last detail—even numbering the hairs on your head!
I love how Jesus teaches us in a way that we will understand. I'm the type of person that likes to think. I tend to ask a lot of questions. Jesus knows this a plans according. I'm also the type of person that likes to know things, know why and methods behind processes. I have what I like to call "the-need-to-know-syndrome"
Jesus is teaching me that I DON'T need to know everything. He will give me details as I need to know them and until then I need to trust him and not stress out.
Jesus is in control and that is all that matters! :)
I pray that you will learn to trust him more everyday! Walk in the knowledge and details that he gives you, as he gives them to you. I pray that we will be "healed" of the "need-to-know-syndrome". Remember that Jesus loves you and he knows what is best.
Be encouraged and be blessed! :)
All for Jesus!
Nessa
3/15/11
Never Really Alone
Here is a short story I wrote based off of a vision the God gave me:
Take My Hand
The words that he was saying were the same words that I had heard for years, but today their was something different about them. The words that he was saying, they made sense, like I was hearing them for the first time. I was in awe that someone would love me so much to die for me, and in utter gratefulness, I finally accepted what he is saying. This is the turning point. This is the moment that would change my life, forever.
I kneel at the alter, humbled at the news that I was just told. I see this man walking towards me, I watch as he gets closer and closer to me. He looks familiar to me.
“JESUS!!” I scream, “Is that you?” unable to see very well because of the bright lights in my eyes.
“It is I, ” Says Jesus. “ I love you.” He says gently. For a second, I doubt what he has just said and what I know to be true.
“What? No, wait. What about all the bad things that have happened, all of the struggles that I have?” I ask.
“I have never left you, come with me and I will show you that I have always been by your side, and I always will.” Says Jesus, as he stretches out his nail pierced hand to me. Hesitant, I take his hand and we walk together, we step out of the church and disappear.
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“Hey, I remember this,” I say as I watch myself, sitting in my room, with only a dim light coming from my T.V, and hard Christian rock playing in the background. I watch as I grab the knife that sits next to me, and start to tare into myself, angry and violently I rip at my skin. Unable to cope with all the stress, I start to cry as blood starts to appear, and I realize what I had just done.
“Where were you then?” I ask Jesus, who is standing next to me. “ Why didn’t you stop me, if you cared about me so much? Why?” I ask again, “tell me!” I say, demanding.
“Take another look,” he says in a calm voice. I look and to my amazement I see Jesus standing right in front of me, he is crying. Right then I grab the knife and start my violent frenzy.
“Why didn’t I see you before?” I ask.
“ I didn’t want you to hurt yourself, but you were just to busy and preoccupied to notice me.” He says.
“Oh, well that was just one time, what about all the other times?” I say bitterly.
“Come with me and I will show you.” Knowing that he is right, I take his hand and we disappear again.
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Theme: Always loved, even when you don’t see it.
Deuteronomy 31:8:
It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."
So remember in the good times, in the bad times, and all the time; you are never really alone! No matter how you feel, how your circumstances look, or what people say; Jesus is ALWAYS by your side!
Be encouraged and be blessed! :)
All for Jesus!
Nessa
Take My Hand
The words that he was saying were the same words that I had heard for years, but today their was something different about them. The words that he was saying, they made sense, like I was hearing them for the first time. I was in awe that someone would love me so much to die for me, and in utter gratefulness, I finally accepted what he is saying. This is the turning point. This is the moment that would change my life, forever.
I kneel at the alter, humbled at the news that I was just told. I see this man walking towards me, I watch as he gets closer and closer to me. He looks familiar to me.
“JESUS!!” I scream, “Is that you?” unable to see very well because of the bright lights in my eyes.
“It is I, ” Says Jesus. “ I love you.” He says gently. For a second, I doubt what he has just said and what I know to be true.
“What? No, wait. What about all the bad things that have happened, all of the struggles that I have?” I ask.
“I have never left you, come with me and I will show you that I have always been by your side, and I always will.” Says Jesus, as he stretches out his nail pierced hand to me. Hesitant, I take his hand and we walk together, we step out of the church and disappear.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
“Hey, I remember this,” I say as I watch myself, sitting in my room, with only a dim light coming from my T.V, and hard Christian rock playing in the background. I watch as I grab the knife that sits next to me, and start to tare into myself, angry and violently I rip at my skin. Unable to cope with all the stress, I start to cry as blood starts to appear, and I realize what I had just done.
“Where were you then?” I ask Jesus, who is standing next to me. “ Why didn’t you stop me, if you cared about me so much? Why?” I ask again, “tell me!” I say, demanding.
“Take another look,” he says in a calm voice. I look and to my amazement I see Jesus standing right in front of me, he is crying. Right then I grab the knife and start my violent frenzy.
“Why didn’t I see you before?” I ask.
“ I didn’t want you to hurt yourself, but you were just to busy and preoccupied to notice me.” He says.
“Oh, well that was just one time, what about all the other times?” I say bitterly.
“Come with me and I will show you.” Knowing that he is right, I take his hand and we disappear again.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Theme: Always loved, even when you don’t see it.
Deuteronomy 31:8:
It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."
So remember in the good times, in the bad times, and all the time; you are never really alone! No matter how you feel, how your circumstances look, or what people say; Jesus is ALWAYS by your side!
Be encouraged and be blessed! :)
All for Jesus!
Nessa
3/11/11
We all need the Son
I have been thinking the past couple days about the effect the Sun has on us (or the lack there of). I have noticed that I feel a lot better when the sun is out and shining. (Even if the outside temperature is -20 degrees out) Even if the Sun doesn't help warm the Earth, it still serves a purpose. It produces light, which God created our brains to be sensitive to.
What do you think of when I say the word Beach?: Warm? Sunny? Kids playing? Relaxing? Peace? All are correct. I think of relaxing on the beach with the sun shining.
The exact same thing happens with Jesus.
When his light shines in our lives, we can have many wonderful effects. He provides light, shining in the darkness, provides heat, love and warmth, we can rest and relax in him, and even when we feel like our lives are -20 degrees, Jesus light helps us feel better and keeps us going.
The opposite is also true. When the Sun is not shining, we feel tired, blah, depressed and feel like hiding in bed. Our lives can feel like that when we don't have Jesus.
I pray that the light of Jesus will shine brightly in your life!
All for Jesus!
Nessa
What do you think of when I say the word Beach?: Warm? Sunny? Kids playing? Relaxing? Peace? All are correct. I think of relaxing on the beach with the sun shining.
The exact same thing happens with Jesus.
When his light shines in our lives, we can have many wonderful effects. He provides light, shining in the darkness, provides heat, love and warmth, we can rest and relax in him, and even when we feel like our lives are -20 degrees, Jesus light helps us feel better and keeps us going.
The opposite is also true. When the Sun is not shining, we feel tired, blah, depressed and feel like hiding in bed. Our lives can feel like that when we don't have Jesus.
I pray that the light of Jesus will shine brightly in your life!
All for Jesus!
Nessa
1/23/10
Joy of the Lord
I was reading in Nehemiah and came across this verse.
Nehemiah said," Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." (8:10)
Also in Psalm 21:6: "Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence."
When I put these two verses together I got this:
The joy of the Lord (of being in his presence) will be our strength! (To overcome temptation and live as Jesus lived! His grace gives us the power to do so!)
Lets live in his joy!!!
Blessings!
All for Jesus!
Nessa
Nehemiah said," Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." (8:10)
Also in Psalm 21:6: "Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence."
When I put these two verses together I got this:
- The joy of the Lord (of being in his presence) will be our strength!
- Strength for what? to overcome temptation and live how Jesus lived. It is only by his grace that we live like he lived!
The joy of the Lord (of being in his presence) will be our strength! (To overcome temptation and live as Jesus lived! His grace gives us the power to do so!)
Lets live in his joy!!!
Blessings!
All for Jesus!
Nessa
12/31/09
Back to the Basics
Don’t forget about the basics!
I played soccer for ten years and I had so much fun doing it. One thing that I remember most is that no matter how well our team did and how old we got, one thing that our coach would always tell us at every practice was,” Don’t forget about the basics!”
I remember asking (several times throughout the years) why we had to do the same basic drills over and over again. (I would get tired of doing them) My coach told me that we had to keep doing them because if we forgot how to do the basics, them we might as well go home. Once you forget about the basics, them the more advance techniques and the more complex ideas fail to exist.
The same thing happens spiritually with our walk with Jesus. If we forget about the basics (Reading our bibles daily, spending time in prayer and worship, and keeping Jesus first in our lives.) then the rest just fails to exist.
I pray that 2010 will be filled with many blessings! I also pray that you wouldn’t forget the joy and love that you had when you first found Jesus. Don’t forget your first love for Jesus! Stay close to Jesus! Its all good with him!!
Don’t forget about the basics!
Happy New Year!
All for Jesus!
Nessa
I played soccer for ten years and I had so much fun doing it. One thing that I remember most is that no matter how well our team did and how old we got, one thing that our coach would always tell us at every practice was,” Don’t forget about the basics!”
I remember asking (several times throughout the years) why we had to do the same basic drills over and over again. (I would get tired of doing them) My coach told me that we had to keep doing them because if we forgot how to do the basics, them we might as well go home. Once you forget about the basics, them the more advance techniques and the more complex ideas fail to exist.
The same thing happens spiritually with our walk with Jesus. If we forget about the basics (Reading our bibles daily, spending time in prayer and worship, and keeping Jesus first in our lives.) then the rest just fails to exist.
I pray that 2010 will be filled with many blessings! I also pray that you wouldn’t forget the joy and love that you had when you first found Jesus. Don’t forget your first love for Jesus! Stay close to Jesus! Its all good with him!!
Don’t forget about the basics!
Happy New Year!
All for Jesus!
Nessa
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