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.You’re Faithful.

“You’re faithful through every season”...
During worship on Wednesday, this one line kept repeating over and over in my mind… and I couldn’t help but cry. I began to think back to all of the different seasons in my life… the really good ones and the extremely hard ones… through some of my happiest moments or heartbreaking moments… God has been faithful. There have been so many different seasons in my life but the one that stuck out to me the most… was this past year and how very difficult  it was for me… I cried a lot. No really, A LOT. My heart hurt and many times I just pushed the pain aside and tried not to focus on it, instead of giving it over to God. Well that wasn’t very smart was it? Because it didn’t fix anything, it prolonged the healing process. Eventually, after being sick of still crying over the same issue, I ended up giving it over to God, and almost DAILY! I think I the only reason I kept pushing it aside, was because I didn’t want to appear like I didn’t have things together. I didn’t want to look like I was an emotional mess, I wanted to believe I was strong and able to handle this with no problem. It was obvious to those around me, that I wasn’t OK, when you’re not able to be yourself… it’s obvious there’s something wrong. When you try and handle things in your own strength, you’re bound to stay in a pit. Friend, get out of the pit… call for help, there are helping hands ready to pull you out!

I’m so glad I have friends in my life that have always checked up on me, that have encouraged me and prayed for me and with me. And how amazing is our God that He is always there through it all!! He was comforting me, pouring out love and peace and bringing the most incredible people in my life that knew how to call the Gold out in me…when all I felt I had was some measly rocks and pebbles… He used others to be my iron  that sharpens iron and show me that there was far more in me than I realized.

I think it’s REALLY IMPORTANT to surround yourself with men and woman of God. Especially when you’re in times of difficulty and struggle. That is a time to be closer to God and those who can help you, that’s not a time to run and hide. Don’t try and hide your “junk” or “mess”… its OK to be messy and not have it all together. We’ve all been there!! Be open and honest with those close in your life and the ones that you know can provide words of wisdom that will help pull you out of a pit. And never forget, that no matter what season you’re in… GOD IS FAITHFUL. Always.

He isn’t intimidated by our junk, or scared to touch it. He’s an expert at healing, mending, restoring, etc. Whatever season you find yourself in right now… remember He is there, His love never fails and His love will carry you through it all. Whether the season is your best or worst 🙂 He is faithful in EVERY season.

Martha.Inez

Prayer:
God, thank you that no matter what we face… no matter what season we’re in… You’re there. You’re Faithful. You’re comforting and pouring out your love and peace. You’re constantly reminding us of how loved we are and you’re bringing the right people in our lives that know how to call out the Gold and help us walk out our destiny and calling. Thank you God, for never giving up on us… we love you SO MUCH! Help us to never be ashamed when we’re in a rut, but to learn to call out for help to those you have put in our lives to be our iron that sharpens iron. amen. 

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Thoughts, Uncategorized

.Be.Happy.

Being happy is a choice. It’s changing your mind on how you see things, for example, seeing an opportunity in a problem or the positive in a negative situation. How we feel about a matter, comes from how we perceive it.

The other day I was speaking with a friend of mine who will be moving back home, she was feeling discouraged with herself and sad. She pointed out all the negative things she was seeing in her situation and most of those were in her mind. Things like, “what will people think of me”.. “I feel like a failure almost”.. “I’m going back with less money than I came with”… as she shared different things she was feeling I said, “Look at the amazing friends you have made though… and your walk with God totally grew!” I reminded her that though she was going back home with less money, that it wasn’t as important when compared to what she’s going back with spiritually. She has had an incredible few months here! She’s made great connections, built amazing friendships, she found a church she can call home when she visits, she’s had God encounters that have left her in awe of Him. After she realized this, she was happy!

It’s all in how we view what is going on. You can choose to see the light in the dark or choose to be scared in the dark.

Last month I was super sad and nearly depressed for not being married with kids yet (side note: It’s not a “loneliness” issue, I’ve never struggled with that, Praise God!) … turning 29 next month was scaring me! (OK it wasn’t just last month..it’s been awhile) This month, after talking with the most incredible people God has put in my life and asking God to reveal things to me that I’m not seeing, I’ve realized a lot of things I wasn’t noticing!

Now, I’m SO HAPPY with my life and where God has me. I really don’t care about being single, in fact, I’ve challenged myself to be the happiest single I know! which hasn’t really been a challenge at all now, weird. There’s a lot this past year that I’ve allowed to affect my emotions, not just the single part, its been many different stuff. My heart is at complete peace right now 🙂 There are certain things I’m not worried about anymore, such as, where my life is going, what I’ll end up doing after this job, when I will be married, am I going to live in SJ forever etc. I trust that God is going to open the right doors, guide me where I should go, provide whatever I need.. the list goes on.  I’m just not placing worry and fear in those things anymore, but rather… placing trust and excitement there instead.

I encourage anyone who is full of fear or worry, to spend time with God and ask him to reveal things to you that you haven’t looked at.. I’m praying that your perspective on things changes… and that you are able to feel peace and joy in your heart by giving Him all the things that have been bombarding your mind and putting weight on you. Take the weight off and give Him the load.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” -1 Peter 5:7
“For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:30

I hope this helped some of you. and I hope you can truly Be.Happy. Remind yourself of how GOOD God is… He’s never forgotten about you, He’s faithful!

Prayer:
God I pray for those who are feeling overwhelmed with life, who are feeling anxiety, heavy, a weight on their shoulders, worried, scared, fearful etc. And I pray that you would consume them with your peace and pour out your love on their hearts. I pray that you would reveal to them something they haven’t noticed about their situation, help them to see the light in the dark, to be strong and confident in knowing that you are taking care of them. I declare peace over all of those who are feeling chaos in their hearts, and comfort to those who are feeling alone. God, give them all a big hug and remind them of how much you are madly in love with them. amen.

-Martha Inez-

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Presence, Uncategorized

.Press.IN.

I was with a group of ladies the other night and we talked about a few different things. I noticed there was a theme in the different things we were sharing. One of them being this battle of the mind and our thoughts and how we so easily believe a lie from the Devil. That Jerk!

One lady shared about how she can’t feel God anymore and wonders what’s wrong with her and if the issue is her. I immediately, internally, was upset that the devil would make her believe this! oooh.. that stupid muther sucker! I hate when he implants a thought in our head and we begin to believe that God doesn’t like us because of such and such. You know?

I shared with her that it’s clearly a lie from the devil, he wants her to believe the issue is HER and that “something must be wrong with me because I can’t feel God.” I told her, PRESS IN EVEN MORE! especially when you don’t feel him.

I find that many Christians buy into that lie, that we’re so messed up that God doesn’t want to come hangout with us or something. Hey, let me tell you something… HE’S IN LOVE WITH YOU! Of course God loves being around you… BUT… how much are you willing to GO AFTER HIM?! How much more time will you give him? How hard will you pursue HIM?! He’s crazy about you, DON’T ever believe that you not feeling God is a result of something being wrong with you!

I think the issue is that many Christians just want his presence to come easy because they’re used to “feeling” him at church. It’s easy when the worship team is ON IT and ushering in The Presence is a done deal! [Good job worship team!!] It’s easy to feel God when Pastor is preaching up a storm, right? Have you ever wondered if perhaps you not feeling God… is not because God is upset with you… but maybe… He’s just curious as to how much you would really pursue Him… without a feeling? When the worship team isn’t around, when Pastor isn’t giving an amazing word, or when someone isn’t prophesying over you etc. Have you ever stopped to think… “I wonder if He just wants my heart…”

So, I ask you this, WILL YOU GO AFTER GOD WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING?! If there is no community group or prayer meeting or worship night going on, will you pursue His heart and get in His presence still? When you can’t FEEL Him, will you PRESS IN MORE?! Or do you just rely on the feeling, the butterflies and tingly sensation to do the trick for you? God knows when we’re so desperate for Him it causes us to go after Him with everything! All because WE’RE IN LOVE and not to get anything from Him. We’re not going after the “feeling”… be reminded of why you passionately pursue Him. Your motivation should be LOVE and that alone. It’s because you’re so CRAZY IN LOVE with The Most High King… you have to get before Him… and you’ll do anything to get yourself in His presence! Especially when you can’t feel Him… because it’s not about a feeling… its just about being in love.

My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek. -Psalm 27:8

-MarthaInez

Prayer:
God we are filled with distractions all around us, 24/7! We have the internet, out smartphones, people, etc. Our attention is constantly being pulled all over… God, we want to REFOCUS our attention where it matters most.. ON YOU! Help us to seek you more.. when no one is looking, when we’re in the secret place with you, behind closed doors… that we come before you and surrender it all… that we continue to fall madly and deeply in love with YOU… just for you! not gain anything… simply because without you in our lives…we’re nothing! we love you God! we love you so much Papa God! Amen

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