"Does trusting the Lord and not worrying mean we're coping out?" "No Bill. It just means we're doing what God told us to do." That... That was a conversation my grandparents had several years ago as they continued to follow Holy Spirit wherever He led them. And... You know, this... This is exactly how I… Continue reading “She Gambles with God”
Category: challenge
The Isolated Life
Isolation. Oh gosh, I hate isolation. Actually, I hate the initial feeling of isolation. Have you ever felt it before? It’s this blatant reality that no one completely gets you, who you are or what you’re going through. And it’s deeper than feeling alone because when we’re isolated we aren’t actually “alone”. You see... When… Continue reading The Isolated Life
Wait-y
Patience... Patience is really, really, really challenging for me. You see I’ve learned how to be patient with people and situations that are out of my control... But patience with God, myself and my own life.... Well that’s a completely different story. You see I just don’t like to wait. Waiting... Well waiting seems SO… Continue reading Wait-y
Holiness?
To struggle inwardly and not know or understand it’s true purpose leaves one feeling emotionally exhausted and completely overwhelmed. And I know there’s a purpose to the struggle I’ve been experiencing for the past few weeks. But... Honestly... Honestly, I can’t begin to tell you what it is. And God seems to be so mysteriously… Continue reading Holiness?
Quit… Today?
I thought about quitting today. I told God, “I can’t do this anymore.” Actually... I’ve been telling Him that for a few weeks now. “I don’t want to do this anymore. I don’t want your stupid promises! It’s cost so much to get to this place! I don’t care about your will!” You see my… Continue reading Quit… Today?
Every Single Time
If you were to ask me what I battle with the most today... I wouldn’t say a sugar addiction, body insecurities, the fear of being alone, pride, jealousy and envy or even a broken heart. Instead I would say, “The will... The will of God.” You know I believe His will is the most complex… Continue reading Every Single Time
The Leak Factor
I watched honey run down the side of my breakfast this morning and I immediately thought of a phrase I’ve coined... “The Leak Factor.” I guess it’s been at least 6 years now since I’ve been using it... And no I didn’t create it, an old friend did. You see he once said, “Amanda, you… Continue reading The Leak Factor
I Cried
I cried on the train this morning. I cried on the train this morning because it’s time to take another risk... Another gamble... Another giant leap of faith forward with God. And you know what? That’s still challenging for me. It’s still challenging to go, “You want me to do what next?! I’m tired of… Continue reading I Cried
Focused?
If I’m honest... Well then I’d have to say my focus hasn’t been 💯 lately. I feel like I’ve gone from 6-10 moderate responsibilities to 15-20 serious responsibilities. And it’s not that I don’t want to be focused. Trust me... I know God needs my focus more than ever right now. But it took me… Continue reading Focused?
Keep Following
When God gave me Cultivate Life 10 years ago He told me it would be a “challenge” to “keep moving forward,” but that the challenge would always produce more LIFE. I believe my constant desire for more life is why I always chose the challenge. I want my world to become a flourishing paradise... One… Continue reading Keep Following