re: Imitation

So, this comment is really off of one of my favorite blog spots of all time.  It is called Evotional this blog spot is Mark Batterson's from National Community Church.  There is so many times that Mark writes something and I am like YAY!  I get it.  I agree.  I could not have said it better myself.  It is like a little boost in my day (who needs Red Bull) ... I print his writing and hang them up around me as encouragement.  Check it out! 

I once read a book, Called Your an original, don't die a copy!  Well, Mark's blog this week was about really pursuing the fresh, the new ideas.  We serve a creative God, who designed and crafted us in HIS image.... CREATIVE! (Right!)  We do not have to imitate anyone or anything, each one of us are unique!  I love it!  That I will trump until the end of time.  That is my story. When I quit trying to imitate and became all that God designed me to be... it revolutionized my entire life.  I am not rebellious.... I am an original.  I am walking in my God shape.  Which is different from every one around me even those that I love the most and admire and would love to be like them.  But, there tall and I am short.  They are like a model and I am short. They are so put together and I am just down right silly! (right Em!)   or, whatever the differences may be! 

So as a declaration of sorts...here it goes!    Hey, an imitation is never as good as the original right?  What is that imitation crab meat anyway?  Mark says "Imitation is Suicide"... I am not willing to die to that!  Imitation no way.  I will take the Original that God called me to be.  I hope the same for you!  I challenge you to discover you!  It will change your life!  It will! 

My cup runneth over!

Last night, I actually got to watch a chick flick Hope Floats.  One of the lines from the movie is "My cup runneth over".  That is how I am feeling right now!  Church was amazing!  Thank you, to those who stood with us today as a part of Infusion Community Church.  OUR TEAM!  I stand amazed at what God is doing.  This team God is building. The journey has just begun.   Thank you everyone!

My heart-aches with the goodbyes to our church family at Desert Springs Church.  I know God has called us and I know that this is right.  But, goodbyes are never easy!  I know our hearts will always be joined with DSC.  They are our family.  We have grown up there! Pastor Brad and Becky thank you for investing in the lives of two hurting souls.  Thank you for seeing our potential and believing in us.  You are right, we are one church body and our hearts are connected. We will always be a part of DSC!  ALWAYS.  

In the movie, there is another line (Marie - I got two good lines from one movie!) The beginning is scary, the end is usually sad, it is the middle that matters the most!  Here we are at the end of our time at DSC as a part of the staff, at the beginning of a church plant of Infusion Community church which is scary (yet, so exciting).  We have the perfect opportunity to make the middle count!!  We are willing to make it matter!   We are willing to make a difference! 

My cup runneth over.... and over with the love that I feel in my heart for my church family!  And, the merge of two great places our home Desert Springs and our soon to be home Infusion Community Church!  

   

Write it down.

Write it down! Not because I am forgetful!  Not because of my AGE!  Write it down is my responsibility and duty.  How can I expect to receive more from God when I am not responsible with what I have been given?  This week in my devotional life twice God showed me the need to write it down!  

First, in Habakuk 2:2 it talks about write it on the tablets.  In my opinion, this computer screen is a modern day tablet.  Make it Plain!  So, the messenger can run with it!  

Second, in the devo book The Secret of The Secret Place, the whole chapter was devoted to journaling.  Is blogging classified as journaling?? In my devotions I was so convicted about the whole Write It Down thing!  

And, finally this week I had two different friends gently and loving remind me to write it down! So, that I will remember the journey.  Did I mention they did not know anything about what God has been putting in my heart!  I think I get the message here.... WRITE IT DOWN! 

I am going to be faithful in the little things  so He can trust me with much!  Ok!  Yes,

sometimes writing it down... takes work and who has time!  But, I really do get the message!  I writing, I am writing!