Change

The word CHANGE has been on my mind lately , and how much I need to be open to change in order to align with heaven's wish for me. So I was inspired to draw this image and write my prayer down. I pray this energizes someone to make a change they have been grappling with. Amen

But I have the mind of Christ

God is love 1John 4:16

We do not realize how much God loves us and is actually with us, so when pain comes, we feel alone and don't realize His loving arms are there all the time. My turning point was realizing that in the depths of my worst challenges God was there. He told me very clearly that He sees everything I suffer, and that I should rest in Him. When your maker tells you that 'eternity cannot contain the magnitude of the love I have for you Lara' . All bets are off, no questions asked, I received the knowledge of God's love as simply as that. Thereafter , even to the threat of my very life, I could be calm and confident and my fear and panic turned into perseverance  as God gave me grace to endure. 

We can endure an infinite amount of pain while resting in God, because His power is endless and mighty and we actually have it within us already. It is in our spiritual DNA. We are made in His image. 

Capsule of Joy

Ephesians 1:3-14 is one powerful dialogue which makes my heart glad every time I read it. The love of God is encapsulated in it so vibrantly, and I receive it with newness every single time.

As I read it again today, I hear a rhythm in the back ground that is unique. Not quite a tune but something like a cross between rap and spoken word style delivery. The pace and beat resonates with me and I feel joyful. 

Here is my list of key words which express the content in summary as it speaks to me. 

Blessing

Chosen

Redemption

Forgiveness

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Revealed / made known