It's another New Year!!!!
Whew!!! Can I just tell you, this year has been incredible. Soooo many changes....new album...new job! Yes, I still work an 8-5...well more like 4:45am- 1pm ;) Earrrrrlyyyyyyyy...gees...but I LOVE IT!!...and I'm thankful...no complaints about the early morning here! ;)
So...I was looking through my website and noticed that I haven't posted a blog in while...in like, a long time! Gotta do a better job of staying up-to-date, huh? ;)
It's pretty late (or early in the morning) now and I have to be at work in about 4 and a half hours so I'll keep this brief! But, I love to reflect and since the New Year has just rolled in, it's only fitting to reflect on the past (only as a positive reminder) and look forward to the future!
I'm healthy and happy. 5 years ago, I would be singing another song. Or better yet, a year ago...my song would've been inconsistent; and I was saved! But I've learned that salvation is only the first step...renewing my mind is an on-going process (Romans 12:2). 1 year ago, I was focused on me: my harvest, miracle, blessing...etc. But I'm learning that I'm at my best when I'm pursuing the heart of God. And His heart is a direct reflection of His creation...
He desires to see His creation live out the amazing plan that He has for us, yet salvation (the born-again experience) is key. After I gave my life to the Lord, I was super excited about living for a while. But when the emotions wore off, the "luster" of being saved wasn't so fun anymore? It was important for me to realize that in order for me to live in constant peace, I needed to change the way I was thinking. Yes, I gave my life to the Lord and it's His responsibility to take care of me, but it's my responsibility to change my thought-process...I had to learn how to think like Christ!
So, back to 1 year ago...my joy was predicated on my feelings...something that I now realize change way too often to depend on in life. Why would I base my joy on the way I feel? After renewing my mind, I now understand that my joy should be predicated on what God says...because it never changes! ;)
That's why I'm able to find something to be thankful for everyday and I'm learning to stop complaining! Do I get it right every time? I'll answer with a quick "no" ;).....but the more I renew my mind and the more I study God's Word, the more consistent my emotions are.
I don't look at 2010 as an opportunity to declare the blessings of the Lord over my life...that's "me" focused. If I seek His Kingdom first (Matt 6:33)...the blessings will be taken care of. If I obey Him (Job 36:11)...the prosperity is inevitable. But this year, I want to focus on reaching a lost and dying world that does not know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. I want them to experience the freedom and peace that I live in Christ. I want to be sure, especially with the anti-Christ images and messages (both obvious and subliminal) that I stay focused on the Word of God: STUDY IT, KNOW IT, OBEY IT, and LIVE IT so that I won't be deceived.
My Pastor (The Word Ministry) always teaches the importance of knowing the Truth (John 8:31-32). This is where my heart is...to know the Truth so that I will remain free! ;)
2010 - I've made myself completely available for the Lord to use!
Thank you SO MUCH for your support...you have no idea how appreciative I am. Please, tell someone about "My Heart is After You"...music that's a reflection of my pursuit of the Heart of God. I boast not in myself...it's great music!!!...that only comes from above ;)
Pursuing Truth,
D.
“Everything that I am, is because of Jesus Christ. All that I ever do, I do it only to bring Him glory.”
