... reaching for the Son

I use to believe in a God who smiled occasionally, when I did something that made Him happy. Now I know a God who beams over me day and night, every second of my existence.






Saturday, June 12, 2010

Adoption

Adoption is a bid deal for me and this is why...

When the Lord started opening my eyes to see His Kingdom at work in my mid teens and how we are called to fight, I saw adoption near the top of how He wants us to further His Kingdom. Over the years I have known many families who have adopted. I know many families who are adopting now and let me tell you it's hard stuff, but war is never easy.
I distinctly remember the moment it clicked for me. I was thinking about missions and the Kingdom growing. I was dreaming of the day my Kings global take over would be complete when it hit me there are Millions of people who are in a state of being victims because of the blows of the enemy in this battle. They are orphans. Children were not made to be orphans, they are a direct product of the fall. My King is all about taking back that ground. So I say why not go snatch those kids out of the enemy's teeth? huh? They are the King's anyway? He told us to do it. Let's get it done. When I think of adoption I don't think of a couple who can't have kids so they adopt. I don't think of people who just want to be nice to an orphan because they feel bad. I don't think of a bunch of warm fuzzys. Believe me I've seen enough to know that adoption is not all picture perfect and happy endings. What adoption is though, is a perfect shot at the enemy's forces. When I hear the word adoption I picture a sniper picking off the "bad guys" one at a time. The "bad guys" are defenceless against it's deadly accuracy. Each shot when done in the Spirits leading is advancing the Lord's army. Adoption is hard work. Just as any sniper, Navy Seal or the like must go through the most excruciating training and give up all comfort to be able to execute their jobs so must we. After all our King did for us. He suffered on our behalf and asks us to follow Him. It's time to pick up our cross and get on it. We are taking over this place. The enemy has no right to hang around doing his thing, our King is the Boss. I'm lining up my cross hairs. The enemy won't advance on my watch. Who's with me?

Thursday, June 10, 2010

This is my Reality...

Love knows me, I'm not hidden from Him. Love is my fortress. Love has been my shield. The enemy's blows have come hard but Love holds me fast. Love is my victory. Love has made me for Himself and I am His. Love has healed me, strengthened me and pursued me. The way of My King is Love. My identity is in Him. MY every need he provides. I lack nothing for I am Love's and He is mine. I belong to Love.

This is my reality, I lived in it yesterday and today and will tomorrow. My reality is Love.