"Jesus wrecked my life"

"You see, Jesus wrecked my life." -Katie Davis (Kisses From Katie)

Imagine a boat full of fishermen. They fished for a living. They were smelly and dirty. They were empty inside. Then a man walked by their boat one day and said "Come, follow me." But this man was no ordinary man, this man was Jesus, and he filled them. Something about him beckoned them to them. It wasn't physical appearance or social stature, it was who He was. And suddenly they saw how empty their life was. They saw that what they once thought was good, wasn't, and before they saw that it wasn't good, Jesus had to call them out of it. He had to wreck their lives.

This is just one summary, of many stories. Peter, John, Paul, James, Mary Magdalene and many, many more lives were wrecked by Jesus...for the better. They didn't one day come up with this inspiration to do the things that they did. Jesus called them to it, but first he had to wreck their lives. They were living empty, dirty, broken lives that looked good to them, but then Jesus called them out of it. But first, He had to wreck their lives.

Sometimes when we are in a hard situation or a hard season in our life and we wonder, why do I have to go through this? Why can't life just be a little bit easier? But easier isn't better. In fact, Jesus said no to easy, and he said yes to hard. What if Jesus is wrecking your life right now? Your life looks good to you now. You have a nice car, a nice house, a good job and you don't want anything to change. Or maybe you are pursuing Jesus' will for your life and what He has given you looks good to you right now, but it isn't His ultimate plan for your life. But good isn't best. A lot of Satan's traps look "good," but they really are not. What if Jesus is in the process of wrecking your life. You are feeling it. You are hurting, and you are sweating, and the weight is more than you can bear. But see that's the point...we can't bear the weight of it on our own. If we could do it on our own, then why would we need Jesus? When we are weak, He is made strong! When He is wrecking our lives, it's hard, but in the end it is more than worth it. He is more than worth it. Do you think it was easy for the Disciples to become the Disciples? Do you think it was easy for Saul to become Paul? Do you think it is easy for the world changers today to do what they do? Do you think it was easy to get to that point? No. It wasn't easy, it was beyond hard, but it was worth it.

"I no longer have the things the world says are important. I do not have a retirement fund; I do not even have electricity some days. But I have everything I know is important. I have a joy and a peace that are unimaginable and can come only from a place better than this earth. I cannot fathom being happier. Jesus wrecked my life, shattered it to pieces, and put it back together more beautifully."

- Katie Davis (Kisses From Katie)

True Satisfaction

We live in a world and culture that embraces things that try to fill a void inside that longs for something.  No matter what we try that this world has to offer, we are not satisfied. We always want more of "this" or "that." A common thing to say is, "If I only had that I would be happy." Then the next day when we get the "thing" we find that if only we could get that other thing we could really be truly happy. This pattern goes on in a downward spiral from there. When will our world be satisfied?  When will this madness of accumulating stuff stop?  When will people awaken from their deathly sleep and see truth?  I fear the answer may be never if the ones who have seen the light will not stop and live by God's Word. What is true satisfaction?  What is true happiness?  When will the void inside the hearts of men and women be filled to the full?

1. sat·is·fy  

   /ˈsatisˌfī/
   

   Verb Meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone). Fulfill (a desire or need).

   Synonyms gratify - please - content - fulfill - fulfill - meet

 There is only one who can satisfy. Only one who can really bring true joy. And that satisfaction and joy is found in trials and hardships. It seems like a contradiction...but is it? Mediocrity is ruling the thoughts and actions of America's heart, and because of this we are not satisfied. True love is found when it saves you when you are in the deepest pain and hardship. True joy is found when it is discovered when tears are running down your face. True satisfaction is found in God when you have nothing left to give. There is a God, the true God who is just waiting to capture your heart and bring you into the biggest love story that ever was, ever is, and ever will be. He is waiting to satisfy your heart. He is waiting to fill that empty void inside of you. He is waiting, he is knocking, he is trying to get your attention, but he won't force you to except his love. How will you respond?...

"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him."
- John Piper

The Cost

                                                 by Rend Collective Experiment

I'm saying yes to You

And no to my desires

I'll leave myself behind

And follow You

I'll walk the narrow road

'cause it leads me to You

I'll fall but grace 

Will pick me up again

I've counted up the cost

Oh I've counted up the cost

Yes I've counted up the cost

And You are worth it

I do not need safety

As much as I need You

You're dangerous

But Lord You're beautiful

I'll chase You through the pain

I'll carry my cross

'cause real love

Is not afraid to bleed

Jesus 

Take my all

Take my everything

I've counted up the cost

And You're worth everything

Rend Collective Experiment

Lately I have been listening a lot to this band called Rend Collective Experiment. I really like them. They are a Christian Collective from Ireland. Listen to their story....

This song is Movements from Rend Collective Experiment:

Ana and Caleb

I wrote this in my diary on January 13, 2013...

                                                                               ...the rain is pouring. I'm learning to dance in it. When the sun goes down, I'm learning to follow the star-- the brightest one, Jesus. So I'll put on my rain boots on and walk through the mud. And when the storm tries to overtake me, I'll choose to stand. When the rain soaks me through I'll dance, for I have a fire burning within me that keeps me warm. When doubt comes, I will cast all fear away, for I have nothing to be afraid of, for I know the truth and the truth will set you free! The rain is pouring, but I am safe, for the one who saves has me in His hands.                                             

Under Construction

Hello Friends! I know I have not been much of a blogger lately but I hope that soon will change. My blog is going to be under construction for a time as the Lord is giving me a new vision for my blog. Please keep coming back and bear with my scattered posting and the blog design that I will be in the middle of doing. Thank you for your continued patience!
Blessings,
   Katy