Ignorant Impatience

Well, this blog is about how Jesus loves us enough in our ignorant impatience that He keeps holding on to us and providing us with ultimate protection! This weekend a couple of the glory girls and I took a beach trip~ we had a great time, last night we were on the way home and I was exhausted and sunburned!! We stopped at this gas station and I prepaid $80~ I go back out to the pump and it is pumping at the slowest speed I have ever experienced (to give you an idea it took like 20 minutes or more to pump the gas)I had decided that at $40 I was going to stop, and just go to another gas station~ well I looked across the street and the only other gas station was closed, so I lean over and start a conversation with the man pumping gas on the other side of me, I asked how many miles I was from B'ham, he said 150, I began calculating and I knew $60 would definitely get me there, we got to $50 something and I was throwing a fit, and one of the girls in the car got out and said "Remember the verse be still and know that I am God" Well, I calmed down, but kept complaining as I prepared to go in and get the refund, the man said,"wait I miscalcualted it's about 170 miles to B'ham, so I kept pumping, when I got to $70 the pump started pumping fast and I continued on to my full tank,we drove and drove and I saw a sign on 65N~ we were like 42 miles from B'ham and I was thanking Jesus~ all of a sudden, I see red lights everywhere ~ traffic halted~ I began to pray~ I knew whatever was taking place at the moment was bad, I didn't realize at the time just how horrific~ police cars came behind us, so I knew that we were there just right after the accident took place, two and a half hours passed as we sat still on that interstate~ we saw tow trucks remove cars that were indescribable, one of the girls, saw the officials that announce death~ I got out of my car and like many others, I paced and I prayed, paced and prayed~ it was as if God spoke so clearly~ "remember that gas pump"~ this morning I woke to find out that a 17 year old boy David House, and a 68 year old man R.L. Webb, lost their life last night on that interstate, David's mother Marie, was airlifted to UAB~ this was a 4 car collision~ I wept~ I thanked God, for His protection over those sweet girls and those babies and myself in that car last night, and yes, I thanked Him for the man on the otherside of the gas pump that miscalulated the mileage to B'ham~ my friends, God is in every detail that involves the story that He is writing for our lives. He never sleeps, and last night in my ignorant impatience, He still loved me enough to hold me in His all knowing, and all consuming, protective hands~ Please be with these grieving families and Thank you Jesus, I love you, and I am sorry for my ignorant impatience! Jeremiah 29:11

Hope when you feel hopeless!!

This crazy life can sometimes seem hopeless if we allow it to! We watch the news and we see negative stories, about war, death, crime,etc... and we think to ourselves, what has this world become? You hear about the young mother with cancer, the children at St. Jude's, you attend the funeral of a loved one, and again you might find yourself feeling somewhat hopeless. Here's the good news~ we serve a God that not only provides hope, but HE IS HOPE!! Webster's defines hope as desiring with anticipation, to trust. What are you hoping for today? Who are you placing your hope in today? Job 8:13 tells us that we become hopless only when we forget God.Hopelessness equals Godlessness. In Jeremiah 31:17 the Lord makes a promise to us, as Christians, there is hope in our future. I encourage you today to cling to this. Jesus has His children in His protection, and if today, you find yourself feeling a bit hopeless in looking at the world around you, Cling to God's promise, that He does have hope in your future, He is the holder of the future, and He has your every need met today and for eternal tomorrows!! God is hope, not just the provider of hope, but He is HOPE!!
Moment by moment~
Kimberly
Isaiah 40:31

Why, God, Why?

I think that I have spent far too much of my Christian life asking myself and God why. Why God are those babies at St. Jude's~ Why God does that young mother have cancer, why God do women lose precious babies? Why does my heart have to feel broken?
Last week in my prayer time~ God spoke~ although this might seem simple to some of you, for me I guess I had never really thought about my "whys" quite like this. I know God as my savior,my Father, my friend, my provider, my protector, the God who loves my very soul right where I am, my creator, my peace, my shelter, my refuge, and so much more. However, if our lives were never without bumps or hiccups along the way,we would miss a hugely important part of who God is~ God, our comforter. When we ask why, and we struggle with life's heartaches, we should really feel blessed that God has chosen to reveal yet another realm of who He is~ when He reveals Himself as our comforter, we can then learn another aspect of our amazing God, and we can strive to be like Him in yet another way. He comforts us,so that as we are comforted by Him, we learn then how to comfort others. So, the next time you want to ask why, stop for a moment and try to catch a glimpse of God revealing Himself in all of His magnificent ways, but also as your comforter who knows what soothes your soul, that is the really neat thing, He can be our perfect comforter, because He is our perfect creator!! I hope that you have a great weekend!! Anyone reading this that would like to post about how God reveals Himself to you is more than welcome ~ if you are reading this and you feel that you are missing God revealing Himself to you~ STOP where you are~ Be still~ cry out and then simply listen~ allow Him to work~ Ask Him to use you~ tell Him you are open and want to be used~ HE WILL SPEAK BACK!!

Moment by Moment~
Kimberly
2Corinthians 1:3-4
John 14:16

CLOTHED????

Well, I have been thinking~ as Christians, are we really clothed in Jesus Christ? Before you answer so quickly, let's think for a moment what that really means.

When we sin and repent~ do we really let go of that sin as Jesus does~ He throws it as far as the east is from the west~ ARE WE CLOTHED IN HIS FORGIVENESS?

When we have worldly thoughts and do things of the world, ARE WE CLOTHED IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS?

When really hard times occur~ when we can't have babies, when a loved one receives news of cancer, when we lose a loved one~ DO WE CLOTHE OURSELVES WITH HIS PEACE?

When we've had a really horrible day and the train is delaying your getting home from work, or you get behind that school bus when you are already late~What about when we have prayed and need an answer~ ARE WE CLOTHED IN HIS PATIENCE?

When that dirty homeless man asks for a dollar, or when a "lazy" relative asks you for money~ ARE WE CLOTHED IN HIS GENEROUSITY?

When we are trying to be obedient, but the road seems uncertain~ ARE WE CLOTHED IN FAITH?

Think for a minute~ what if we were as generous,as faithful, as forgiving, as patient, and as peaceful as Jesus, wouldn't that be amazing ~ to live a life of pure glory for the Father~ It is my deepest prayer that we as Christians join together and "get it" that we keep our focus on being clothed and completely enveloped and engulfed in the love that Christ has for us, and that we remain focused on being completely and utterly sold out to bringing glory to Jesus Christ~ that really should be our one and only desire and concern. I continue to pray for each of you, and if you have specific prayer requests, please continue to email me at kimstarkville@yahoo.com

Desiring to be clothed in Jesus Christ always~
Kimberly
Isaiah 61:3

FREEDOM

Why is it that even with our closest friends, family, and sometimes even our FATHER that we place ourselves in some sort of bubble, and act as if we don't hurt,contain fear, or need others. Regardless of where you are maybe it is infertility or cancer or job change, I don't know, but I do know that God wants to hear from you even when your words to Him are not always pretty. I do know that when we choose our friends with the same criteria that Jesus chose His friends that they can be a provision from Him to offer comfort, hope, and peace. Yet, and still, we walk around with a deeply devestated heart that is broken, and we miss the point that we need to let it all out. On the night before Jesus was cruxified He sat down with His closest friends and prayed, I am sure there was a feeling of dread over what had to take place the following day, but He did let it all out so to speak. Where two or more are gathered, He is there~ not only when we release our troubles and fears does it help us, but it can also help others. Jesus is Jehovah Jireh ( the God who Provides) and El Roi ( the God who sees) He knows what we need to hear when we need to hear it, He knows just the thing that we will find rest and comfort in whether it is a scripture, a friend ,or in my case something as small as a bluebird. Since He created you He fully understands and expects that sometimes when you are releasing your burdens that your words will not always be poetic before Him. He then picks you up right where you are.He is the true source of rest for weary souls. Make sure that no matter your journey, that you are not walking around in some bubble fog "pretending" to have everything under control. Cry out to your Father the only one that can truly bring peace and comfort to you~ remember that we can release our burdens also by sharing with our friends just as Jesus did. Every single person on Earth needs to have one person that they can go to and just let it all out, and really get real and pray together. I pray that this week, that you will realize that there is no "pretending" with Jesus~ He knows and understands your innermost thoughts and fears. LET IT ALL OUT!!! THIS PRODUCES FREEDOM like no other!!

God's glory always~
Kimberly
Matthew 11:28-29

HE IS ALIVE!!!

Well, it has been a couple of days, sorry for those of you who have been checking!! The beach was wonderful, I had some great time with the Lord!! For those of you asking about Sunday, we are going to reschedule now that Angie is well! Please continue to keep this service in your prayers. As the title of this post makes a strong claim ,it is my prayer this Easter and today on Good Friday, that each of you will stop, take a breath and realize the depth of that title~ HE IS ALIVE~ He is alive every second of every moment of every single day, He is all about the details of your life. Easter and the fact that we as Christians serve the God that is alive today, is what the complete and total purpose, He is alive today, so that He can be with you, walk with you, carry you, speak to you and work in your life. How neat is that??He did not stay in that tomb, He rose, so that we would always have Him with us! No matter your struggle, no matter where you are in life, no matter where you find yourself, stop and Praise God for Easter~ you are never alone, not even for a second. He holds you in His hands, Remember, because He lives, we can seek His face and listen to His voice. I will post more a bit later~ Thank you Jesus for Easter and thank you that you care enough to be with us always! Mark 16:11

Moment by Moment~
Kimberly
1 Peter 1:3-9

DON"T MISS THIS SUNDAY AT CROSSPOINT!!

Hello~
I will be posting another post later tonight~ However, I know I have mentioned it before, it is worth mentioning again!! This Sunday March 16, here in Trussville at Crosspoint~ we are stepping out of the box and we are hosting a service, actually this service will be offered at 3 different times, 8:15am, 9:30am, and 10:45. This service we will have testimony from Angie Harris and we will have a huge time of prayer before our Father for anyone~ women and couples who are or have struggled with infertility, pregnancy loss, failed adoption, loss of foster children, loss of children. THIS WILL BE A TIME THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!! Your heart will be changed~ if you are at all within driving distance, make an effort to be here~ I am so very excited to be a part of a church served by a pastor who is unafraid to step out and touch the lives through Jesus Christ of people dealing with these struggles~ This is what the bigger picture is!! IF you are 100 or 15 and any age in between~ Please don't miss this very special time~ if you have been blessed with children or have seen God's other provisions in your life ~please come be a part of this!! God's hand is so upon this and I don't want you to miss experiencing what He has in store!! Please feel free to e-mail me at kimstarkville@yahoo.com for directions and more info!
Moment by Moment ~
Kimberly
Philippians 1:3