Useful to God

I guess what Oswald is saying here is that it is not so much about being busy for God, but rather letting God be busy in our lives. God is soveriegn, but when I surrender to Him in faith and obedience, I allow His will to work without the hindrance of my will.

in reference to: My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers (view on Google Sidewiki)

The Life of Faith

The Chtistian life is a journey of faith, Jesus is building our faith through the trials and difficulties of this life. This is a good analogy of the life of faith by Oswald Chambers. It is in Old English, but the meaning is still quite clear. May we all grow deeper in faith and closer to Christ today, may He take us up on the mountain and show us His glory.

in reference to: Oswald Chambers' "My Utmost For His Highest": August 29th. (view on Google Sidewiki)

Oswald Chambers on Prayer

This devotional is well worth reading, so many times we take our prayers before God as a wish list seeking things instead of seeking more of God Himself in our lives, which is what we desperately need the most.

in reference to: Oswald Chambers' "My Utmost For His Highest": August 28th. (view on Google Sidewiki)

Becoming a Slave and Giving Away Our Lives

Jesus declares His mission, and reminds us of our mission as well. We are called to serve and to give our lives away for others. This may not fit in with pop culture theology, but this is the essance of the Christian life, our King Jesus came as a servant and gave His life away, He calls us to do the same. This what we have been saved for, this is the glory of the Christian life, to follow in the footsteps of our King.

in reference to:

"25(U)But Jesus called them to Himself and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. 26"It is not this way among you, (V)but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, 27and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; 28just as (W)the Son of Man (X)did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.""
- Matthew 20 - Passage Lookup - New American Standard Bible - BibleGateway.com (view on Google Sidewiki)

Been Paid by Demand Studios Twice

I now have been paid by Demand Studios twice, have another article waiting for payment, have one waiting for approval, and two more I have claimed to write. Life is good. I am glad that I have this opportunity to write since I have had my hours cut at Cracker Barrel. However, I know that God will provide all my needs according to His riches in glory.

Non-fiction Writer

Okay, so I have not been altogether honest, I like writing poetry, I want to write a novel and I have composed a song or two, however, I devote most of my writing to writing non-fiction web content through agencies such as textbroker and mose recently demand studios. I am a sellout, but maybe one day I will be able to fulfill my passion for creative writing. Correction! One day if it be God's will I will make it as a creative writer, until then I will write what I have to write.

Oswald Nails it Again

Our walk with Jesus is not about emotional highs or being simply religious, even though the spirit touchs our emotions at times and we can't deny the religious aspect, but our walk with Christ is about moment by moment allowing Him to have his way in my life. It is about me trusting Him to the point that I throw up my arms in sweet surrender to His will. When we lift our hand in praise, may we also raise our hands in surrender, saying " alright, Jesus, you got me. I'm yours."

in reference to: My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers (view on Google Sidewiki)

The Story that Burns Within

Outside on the porch at two a.m., family in bed
I am writing instead
Nothing to say to my chagrin, losing my sleep for
the story that burns within
My soul is red hot, my mind a blaze
still I can't erase the haze
This fog can't last forever, soon it shall end
Then I'll share the story that burns within.