Adopted

First, let me apologize for being MIA (missing in action). This was the first week of school, and can we say rough, overwhelming, and challenging? My heart has been on the blog, but we all know the spirit is willing when the flesh is so weak.

As many of you know, I am in class all day, four days a week. I am really growing as a writer as a result of this. On Monday, one of my writing fellows shared how she has a collection of journals that line her shelves, stack her dresser, and fill her over sized totes that go every where she goes. I had to laugh; that describes me to a tee! It feels so good to be with people who are like me and share my same quirks and idiosyncrasies. Wednesday I had an a-ha moment. When I met with my writing group, one of my favorite members shared how someone had suggested that she use a prayer journal to help her grow as a writer and spiritually. Even though I have always kept a spiritual journal, documenting prophetic words spoken into my life, revelation of prophetic words of wisdom for others and the world, scriptures that speak to me, and sermon notes from awesome lessons that I desperately needed to learn, I decided it was time for a challenge. So, I am going to do a 30 day prayer journal challenge. That means for thirty days I am going to write down my prayer requests, people who I intercede for, and God's answers to my prayers. Sometimes we need to see how much we talk to God, and other times we need to physically see that God answers our prayers since it often appears differently than we expected.

I am amazed at how well I fit in with the writing fellows. We are all different races, sexes, and spiritual orientations, but the truth is that we are the same in so many ways. We all have a passion for writing; we have been given a gift for touching others; and we all are growing and stretching into the lives God has shaped for us. We could not have chosen each other, nor could I have chosen a better writing group. But God knows exactly who He needs to bring in our lives to make us better, to teach us lessons, and to allow us to love on. Just last Saturday, I met a couple of ladies who are beautiful and powerful. Without ever saying a word, we connected in the spirit, and after bits of conversation, found our discernment correct about the sistahs God had blessed us with, each other. Though we don't have the full revelation of what God is doing, we all left knowing it was a God thing, and we wait on His perfect timing and plan! (Had to give a shout out to my SU! Sistahs)

My point is simple - we are not alone in this world. Even if you work with, live with, love, people who don't get you, know that you have a Savior who totally gets you. Jesus is so into you! According to Romans 8:15 we know that "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. "

Isn't that awesome through accepting Jesus as your personal Savior, you have been received, you now have been adopted into the Kingdom family. So if you are lonely, and your brothers or sisters are not close to you or you are a lonely only, just call on your DADDY! Remember to lift up the family of Christ for we must truly be one body!

The challenge begins on Sunday, giving us time to get a journal and seek God's guidance in prayer. If you are interested in doing the 30 day prayer journal challenge, please post a comment. I will share my progress, uplifting scriptures, and food for thought!
Be blessed!