I was spending some time with the Lord today and was telling him about some of my frustrations recently and here is what I learned:
The Lord told me to read in 1 Timothy 3.
So I read the chapter; it talks about Leaders of a church or organization and the qualifications of such people. Here is the verse that stood out to me.
1 Timothy 3:10
10 And let them also be tried and investigated and proved first; then, if they turn out to be above reproach, let them serve [as deacons].
I read this verse and said to the Lord ," That's it!" One of my many roles as a leader is to help people find a place within the organization and intern the Body of Christ where they can use the gifts that God has given them.
I know what you must be thinking ," That's nice but how do you do that?" I'm so glad you asked. :)
Here is what I sense is the process:
It is OK to ask prospective volunteers and teachers etc to tell me about themselves and for me to become a "detective" and finding their "right fit." Sometimes it takes a few tries to find that "right fit" but even that is better then just "throwing" someone into doing something that they are not qualified for or don't have the gifts to do. Then finding out later that this is the case and having to deal with a big mess. This is not a good position for anyone to be in.
So, I will take my time and not rush through the interview process and do my best to help everyone find their "right fit" in the Body of Christ.
All for Him,
Nessa
2/5/13
1/25/13
Perspective
Evey wonder how and why we loose our perspective on things? How and why do our perspectives change?
Psalm 16:8- "I have set the LORD always before me, because he is at my right hand I will not be moved."
When we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, everything else works out.
Its when we take our eyes off, that we sink.
"But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” ~Matthew 14:27-30~
This became especially true recently. I knew what I had to do but I was afraid to do it. What am I talking about? I knew it was time to move out of my house and get my own apartment. Everything about this process was scary to me. Despite the fear I began looking for apartment. I looked and looked and looked but nothing was it. Not wanting to give up (because I knew I had to do this even if it killed me, for my mental and emotional health, and my peace.) I kept looking and tried not to get discouraged. I finally said to the Lord one day in frustration," Lord, I cant keep doing this, if you want me to have my own place then you will have to give it to me." The Lord very graciously said me to."My Child, don't give up I have and will provide for you." Knowing that the Lord was right I said." Ok Lord, I trust you." It wasn't until a few days later that I found a decent place for a good price. I put in my application and waited. A week later I get a call and I'm in! So I get all my stuff moved in and can finally relax.
My new place is great! I love the option of having peace and quiet when I want. I feel the peace when I walk in the door and Jesus and I can talk and spend time whenever I want. I have learned a lot through this and it really was worth the time and effort that it took.
Remember, keep your eyes on Jesus and the rest works out.
All for Him,
Nessa
Psalm 16:8- "I have set the LORD always before me, because he is at my right hand I will not be moved."
When we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, everything else works out.
Its when we take our eyes off, that we sink.
"But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” ~Matthew 14:27-30~
This became especially true recently. I knew what I had to do but I was afraid to do it. What am I talking about? I knew it was time to move out of my house and get my own apartment. Everything about this process was scary to me. Despite the fear I began looking for apartment. I looked and looked and looked but nothing was it. Not wanting to give up (because I knew I had to do this even if it killed me, for my mental and emotional health, and my peace.) I kept looking and tried not to get discouraged. I finally said to the Lord one day in frustration," Lord, I cant keep doing this, if you want me to have my own place then you will have to give it to me." The Lord very graciously said me to."My Child, don't give up I have and will provide for you." Knowing that the Lord was right I said." Ok Lord, I trust you." It wasn't until a few days later that I found a decent place for a good price. I put in my application and waited. A week later I get a call and I'm in! So I get all my stuff moved in and can finally relax.
My new place is great! I love the option of having peace and quiet when I want. I feel the peace when I walk in the door and Jesus and I can talk and spend time whenever I want. I have learned a lot through this and it really was worth the time and effort that it took.
Remember, keep your eyes on Jesus and the rest works out.
All for Him,
Nessa
1/1/12
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year!!! :)
2011 was a great year! God did so many awesome things! Im excited for what God has planned for this year 2012! I pray God's blessings on you as you continue to grow in him and be who God created you to be!
All for him,
Nessa
2011 was a great year! God did so many awesome things! Im excited for what God has planned for this year 2012! I pray God's blessings on you as you continue to grow in him and be who God created you to be!
All for him,
Nessa
8/15/11
Hi!
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
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
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
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