Praise

Faith
For so many years I have struggled with believing in the promises of God for my life. I would never trust Him for anything. This year along with the DAB family I have vowed to shift-- shift that mindless behavior and give God the space in my life to operate as He sees fit. Oh boy, I didn't know trusting Him had so many instant rewards. I love God not just for what He can do, but for who He is. I give Him praise today for showing me favor. He is my ever-present HELP.
Tyniece J 02/08/2012 01:11

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Jake Van Horn 02/08/2012 02:10
Amen!
RaceGirl 02/08/2012 16:19
I wish I could experience that. I have no idea what living life trusting in God looks like...I can't figure out how it looks in my life specifically. I am trying to shift as well...but I don't think it's going very well. LOL

Craig from Illinois 02/08/2012 17:57
If you get time, could you elaborate on a couple of examples, Tyniece? It helps me to hear the testimony of Christ followers.

Thanks,

Craig
Davidwayne Lackey 02/08/2012 19:16
Amen !!!!
Tyniece J 02/15/2012 16:59
Hi Guys, sorry for my delayed response. Life is busy in a good way. @RaceGirl, you really have to take this process one day at a time and one situation at a time. It's creating a habit. You literally have to do the work. There is no way around it. It is impossible to please God without faith. Don't beat yourself up if you don't get it the first time around. This is a lifelong journey we are on and each day brings about new challenges and experiences for us.

The joy I am experiencing is the intimacy I am developing with God through prayer. He listens, He points things out in the scripture and the Holy Spirit is there to offer continual support in my endeavors. The challenge is being sensitive and acknowledging what is "His" voice rather than my own.

@Craig, I will try to be brief but I am so blessed and it's hard to condense this into words--well here is my feeble attempt (smile). I recently went through a bad break-up. A guy that I fell in love with and had begun a relationship with abruptly broke my heart. No warning, no nothing. I was lost, hurt and confused. To this day I am still struggling with the whole thing. Through my tears and much much prayer, I just begin pleading with God to deliver me from this heartache and pain.

In a twist of events, the Holy Spirit convicted me and asked me to change my thinking and my approach to God. With this situation being a catalyst for change in my life, I decided to start believing that God is in control and that He knows best. There is nothing that happens to us that He doesn't know about. When negative or sad thoughts would come to mind, I would grab my Bible or just recite scriptures that I already knew. Like Proverbs 3:5-7 or Ephesians 3:20.

I would also just start talking to God whenever I had the urge to call my ex or in the midst of a crying spell, I would ask God to come and comfort me. Amazingly, He instantly would send a word, or a person would call. I would listen to the DAB or some other broadcast and it seems like everyone was encouraging me. It's in these moments that I realized I was not alone and that if I would just pray and involve God, He would send me what I needed. That is faith.

It is hard not to question God especially when we don't understand what's going on in our lives. God likes talking to us. He enjoys helping His children. We have to make it a point to include Him in EVERYTHING. Another example is in my giving. This year I vowed to tithe every chance I get. Sometimes it's a tenth, sometimes it's more, sometimes it's less. But the point is to be consistent in my giving. OMG, has He opened up the windows of heaven. Starting with a new truck so that I can get back and forth to work everyday. I prayed, I asked, I believed, then I went and found something I could afford. He agreed and today we are rolling.

Everything won't be easy but just start somewhere. Jeremiah 29:11 is another favorite of mines. he knows the plans already, so you should align your plans with His instead of trying to fit God into your plans. I don't text, tweet, email or anything until God and I talk first thing in the morning. I encourage you all to keep the faith and pursue God with all your might. If you stumble, get back up and try again. Sorry to be so lengthy, I hope this helps. Keep me in your prayers.
Tyniece J 03/10/2012 00:05
Ok I am new to this forum thing so if my message has appeared more than once please forgive me.
wesrman 03/10/2012 13:27
Andi:
I completely disagree. Ive been getting to know you for a few months now and i can honestly say that from my perspective you have grown a lot.

Just continue to take it one step at a time like you have been, and try to stretch yourself as much as possible, and you will feel like a completely different person by this time next year.

:)
Helga 03/10/2012 23:20
Tyniece thank you for these encouraging word and what I like the most is "speaking of your Heart". It just touches my heart and this is beautiful.
Tyniece J 03/12/2012 12:00
Remember now faith is the substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1. I pray each of you are encouraged and exercising your faith today.