Power to or power through.....

"Is it the power to me or is it the power through me?"
Used to be without a doubt, it's me....to me was the answer.

Here is the profound explanation I received today in reading scripture. The Dead Sea, the largest body of water in a dry thirsty land, is exactly that - a dead sea. The water flows to it, there is no outlet so evaporation and stagnation make it polluted and useless. This is a powerful illustration of faith if I allow it to stagnate. We can know all the right things and even say all the right things, but if our faith finds no expression - no outlet - it is dead. One of the ways true faith will manifest itself is in our attitudes and actions towards others.
(John 7:37-38)
His life giving water must flow through us to touch others...I can not miss the key of that thought. It has nothing to do with the words I speak, everything to do with the Spirit in which it's spoken.

Ouch

Saturday, Sandra and I heard a story that brought me to my knees. We had to pray for this couple, a couple we may never meet, yet our testimony may.... I was so burdened by what I heard, I could not stop at hearing, we had to take action.

A wife's encouraging & coaching....

I must remember that when you feel all alone, let it out in order to let Him in. Some words I received from Sandra this morning....funny how simple words can speak such life into your heart. It can be just the catalyst you need to make the next step, take action and do what needs to be done; calling on His strength.


Some thoughts...
I wanted you to know that I am proud of you. I know this time is very difficult. The Lord is pruning and pressing you. He is making you into that new creation and it does not happen without discomfort. I pray that you will keep your eyes fixed on Him. Know without a shadow of doubt that He has a plan for you. Just take one step forward at a time. Try not to focus on the big picture. We have a lot out there that is overwhelming and scary if we look it all at once. Change does not happen overnight. It takes time and effort. I praise Him that He never gives up on us and walks with us wherever we need to go. I praise Him for you. I am with you heart and soul!

With all my love and respect,
San

Your words, how timely and divinely God has used them to speak to me.