modernmiracleme

Type A Vs. God

modernmiracleme — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:51:10 +0000

When you have the power to make things happen – and often times do – it’s hard to step back and let God handle things. I would not consider myself 100% type A, however, I have had my moments. A little incident happened with me recently and I knew it was God trying to tell me something. (But I had already mapped it out, made plans, and there was nothing for God to do because I had it all accomplished!) OR SO I THOUGHT……

So my sister called me and said that they were planning a great anniversary party for my parents back home. They were inviting tons of friends and family to share in the celebration of 30 years together. (Gosh that seems like a long time.) So I was super excited and couldn’t wait to book my plane tickets out. I didn’t ask any questions, I just started researching flights and all but had my bags packed. I started squirrel-holing money away for the trip, got approval from work and that was that.. AND THEN……

Ever notice how you can’t get away with anything that God doesn’t approve of? I didn’t ask him about the trip. I was going. So what happened to me? Well, I got into a little fender-bender accident that took all that squirrel-holed money to fix my car. (Granted, I am not blaming God for the car accident only noting how circumstances bring you back to God.) So the next day I was fretting again. Thinking to myself, how am I going to fix my car AND take that trip back home? The answer simply put, was I wasn’t going to. I stopped and prayed about the trip home, and God sent down some incredible warning sirens. I was astonished. I wasn’t supposed to go. EVEN THOUGH I WANTED TO WITH ALL MY HEART! God was protecting me from something. I could speculate all day long the rhyme and reason, but I don’t need to justify God. I just need to listen to him. So once again, God strapped me for cash and resources to protect me from myself… I guess I can hang up ever winning that lottery jackpot..

Wink.

Cherish

The battle is the Lords

modernmiracleme — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:36:17 +0000

I listened to a song this morning that a friend of mine sings. It’s called the battle is the lords by Shelly Wilson. (You should go check out her site, she is doing some amazing things in her ministry right now!) Anyhoo….It’s a great song especially if you feel like you have been put in the middle of a battle without the proper armor. It reminds us simply that “the battle is the Lords and justice is mine” to quote her verbatim. If you cling to Gods promises in your life the battle is won. No matter how much you try to work it out logically in that human brain of yours – God makes things happen. When God wants things to go your way, he will make sure you hit the mark. Sit back, arm yourself with the word of God, and start living the promise. He won the battle for you already, go get your prize.

Short and simple today

Ahhh.. Refreshed already.

Cherish

Make Praise Your Weapon of Choice

modernmiracleme — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:22:07 +0000

Reblogged from We Just Speak Life:

Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you. 2 Chronicles 20:17 (KJV) The report brought to king Jehoshaphat was not good. A great multitude had gathered to wage war against God’s people and trouble was quickly headed their way. Worse yet, the opposition was so great the king knew it was pointless to go to battle. …

A must read if you need a little pep-talk, or you need God to answer you.

Because I love you

modernmiracleme — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:17:16 +0000

Mothers and Fathers always seem to love you anyway. I was pondering this fact – just go with me here for a second.

Parents…They have this maternal love formed into them. They love their children unconditionally. It’s a differerent kind of love. You cant find it in friendships, lovers, or strangers. How many times have we made mistakes and they (parents) say:

it will be alright” or “it’s ok just don’t do it again”

It is that hand of correction and love that mothers and fathers have in your life. Even when mom’s and Dad’s have to scold you for something, isn’t it funny how they say:

“I’m only doing this because i love you”

I heard that so many times as a kid and never got it. I often thought to myself (If you love me so much why are you beating me?)lol. As I’m older now I get it a little better. They wanted me to grow up with instruction and correction. They wanted me to know right from wrong. That is part of parenting. You want to guide and direct your children to be good citizens, people, husbands, mothers, fathers, wives. You alone are preparing a life for the world ahead of them.

God is that hand of correction, instruction and unconditonal love. God loves us anyway. There are times when I’ve been beat down by the hand of God. I can just hear him in the background saying “I’m doing this because I love you”. I can hear him saying “I gave you this trial because I love you. I want you to grow and learn.” God’s lessons are deeper lessons. His lessons are not as simple as putting your hand to close to the oven and momma slapping your hand away. These are the hard lessons. God does want us to succeed. From someone that doesn’t have children, I never really thought about it before. However, as experiences happen and you open your mind up and think – hey, maybe… You start to see things at a different angle.

You cant ever prepare for motherhood or fatherhood. There is no real manuals. Sure there are books, but for the most part – what you need to know, is what is already in you. How you were raised, the values you own already, the childhood you were given spills into your childs life. Good, bad, or indifferent. I guess I’m trying to say don’t fear the hand of correction from God. You know, when things are not going your way, maybe its because you are going the wrong way and God is about to redirect you. maybe he is sending a test your way because he loves you. Just ponder it.

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:12-13

Amen.

I confess I’m a born-again fretter at times

modernmiracleme — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:36:46 +0000

Yesterday I spent a lot of times fretting about Trinity Grace. For those of you not familiar with her – she is the child God has promised me. God actually gave me the name and direct visions and dreams for this child. Now it’s just waiting for God to say now is the time. The other morning, while getting ready for work, I was freaking out about a baby I’m not even carrying yet! I keep thinking what am I gonna do? When all the people I went to school with were reading books on child bearing and preparing for families of their own, I was in a completely different end-zone. I had made up my mind I would never have children. That wasn’t going to EVER be an issue. I was gonna shut it down. Matter of fact, I was going to get a procedure done so I would never have to worry about it.

It was probably about 2 weeks before that procedure was scheduled to be done when something happened. My insurance wasn’t going to pay for the elective procedure, and I didn’t have the funds at the time to take care of it myself.

I thank God I was poor at the time!

At any rate, the procedure fell through. About a month after that happened, the visions started coming to me. Things started taking place that broke me of my ways of thinking.

Which is exactly where I am now. I am in the acceptance phase. God, you want me to have this child you have promised, so I will accept it, and joyfully accept it. But then what happens after you carry it for 9 months and have it?? It’s beyond me. There is so much that I don’t know and it scares the bee-jeebies out of me. I’ve been fretting, praying, worrying.
God said “Cherish, what would you do with anything else you were uncertain about in your life?” I said, “I would research it. I would find out.” Then there was silence. Then it was like— Duh Cherish! There are books! Crazy amounts of books about carrying, conceiving, parenting. There are books out there about anything that you want to learn. So why is this any different? So, I guess I’ve concluded that it’s not any different at all. I guess I’m off to the book store…

In Philippians 4:6, we are commanded, “Do not be anxious [do not worry] about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” In this Scripture, we learn that we should bring all of our needs and concerns to God in prayer rather than worry about them.

Sayonara!

divine warning

modernmiracleme — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:51:37 +0000

For months now I have had some pretty incredible visions and dreams that have been about my future. One of those visions was not so good. One of those visions was about my death. I know this may sound a little odd to those with little faith, but God has given me some incredible insight into my future. A few things I have come to accept as truths, but that one vision about my death I don’t know how to react. I am much older in this vision, and I see my grown daughter attending the burial. It’s just a little unsettling still. I was talking to a person who said that you don’t have to accept that vision as true. I was like -what? He said that sometimes God will send you messages like that so you can prepare for something he has shown you. It gave me a different perspective. It made me realize that I could have been shown something to help save my life – rather extend my life – by showing me impending death now. Wow! How awesome is that to think about? I got a divine warning! So what am I gonna do about it? Well for starters, I’m going to get that long over due doctors appointment set up. I’m going to get that physical I’ve been needing. I’m going to prepare with catastrophic insurance. Today I just have to be thankful for the warning.

Makes ya think….

A Volunteer President

modernmiracleme — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:30:34 +0000

I am sick and tired of these campaign commercials. Everytime I turn on the television I see these candidates. Once a year we are plagued with political overdose. To be honest, I can’t say there is anyone in the running that I would feel comfortable throwing my support behind 100%. It’s completely awful to be thinking “ok, I have to choose one, so who is going to screw up the LEAST?”
I think people are in it for the wrong reasons. I recall hearing stories about the good ole days, when the president spoke on the television or radio – everyone stopped what they were doing and listened. It was important. I can’t say that still exists today. I mean, I will be the first to admit when I see the president on the t.v. I scurry to change the channel. I know, it’s awful but true.

I say we change things a little bit. Want an idea that will change the political gammet forever? Let’s offer the president’s job up as a volunteer position. That’s right, no pay. If you don’t do it for the money, you won’t be doing it for the show. I guess you candidates would have to do it because you believe in your product. The success of the country might be depending on it. Hmmm..how about that one? I say we put the country back into the hands of those that really want it.

Amen?

I’ll leave the door open

modernmiracleme — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:29:44 +0000

Talking to God today, I was asking him a specific question. I got frustrated because he’s not giving me my answers. I want to know now! I’m one of those people that when I pray I want God to show up, be all over me, and give me the answer immediately. You know sometimes as tough as it sounds – it’s just not that way. I sit and think about how selfish I am being and how the “I want it and I want it now” hissy fits arise. I’m human…. I think back on this past year and you know what I found? I think God, has revealed so much to me, he revealed so much to me that I didn’t even know I needed the answers to. God is going to talk when he’s ready to talk. You know there are answered and unanswered prayers out there, there are answered and unanswered wants out there and sometimes we don’t get what we think we want. Sometimes what he wants is greater than our imaginations. It’s all timing. I wrote a blog several months back about being veiled. This blog spoke about the veil being taken off our eyes and the fact that we are only allowed to see certain things.

There are several places in the bible that illustrate that. So it’s just that we are covered and veiled for a time period. We can get out of Gods will because we have free will and we have the flesh which we always battle. But we are allowed to see certain things at certain times and I think sometimes we just try to get ahead of ourselves, and I know that is all I am trying to do. Ive lived my life that way. I’ve always tried to get ahead, ahead of myself, but sometimes I just need to back myself down and say “you know what..I don’t want to get ahead of God”. I want God ahead of me, so I can just follow the path that is already lit for me. So you know what? If God doesn’t feel like answering me, there is probably a good reason. Maybe the time isn’t right yet. It is so hard as a human being to realize that I’m not gonna get my answer! In my head I’m thinking “you mean I’m going to talk to you and you’re not going to answer me and tell me what I want to hear?” (stomping my foot…I can visualize it)

I’ve given up a lot to God. I’ve given about 80% over to God. And it say that with all honesty because I can’t say 100% just yet, but I’m working on it. I am in no way perfect, and I think everybody that reads this blog knows that. I am a sinner just like everybody else and I am humble enough to admit it. I beg and ask for forgiveness everyday. And by Gods grace I’m forgiven. I don’t have to carry those burdens on my shoulders. Praise God. And somedays grace is enough. Sometimes just knowing that God has you in his hand, that he is wrapped around your shoulder, is enough.

So God I am sorry I keep bugging you about this one particular issue. We live in a time where things happen in instants. Instant coffee, instant oatmeal, instant prayers, instant emails. I’m sorry. We are in a generation where microwaves take too long, and we grow impatient waiting for hot water from the faucet. How silly you must think we are!

There are so many things that I want answers to but your not giving them to me. But looking back today, you have given me what I needed. You don’t think like I think, because I would not be here in my life if not for you. At that point, I have to be thankful. I wouldn’t have been there by myself, so it’s you I have to thank for putting me where I am. God I know you will put me where you want me, and give me what I need because you have already. So I will just sit and wait a little while longer. I will still pray about it, because it’s on my heart- but at the same time, it’s ok now if you don’t answer me. Im not going to get angry with you and point my finger at you and yell ” God why won’t you answer!” maybe it’s not that at all. Maybe it’s just not the right time for me to know. After all if I knew the answer, I would go after it, if I knew what you wanted me to do, I would be doing it,and I would be out of your will if you told me ahead of the time you needed me to know.

So I will quit harping on the issue. When you get ready to speak to me God, you will let me know.”

I’ll leave the door open for you on this one.

Matthew 7:7 King James Bible
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Yes, you are second!

modernmiracleme — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:08:42 +0000

Can I have your attention please: important announcement of the day!

YES YOU ARE SECOND

does that make you feel better? It should! Knowing that God is in control and he has given you forgiveness and grace is amazing! I don’t believe that we should ever put ourselves before God.

Have you gotten in line yet?

Proverbs 8:4 to you, O men, I call, and my voice is to the sons of men. O you simple ones, understand prudence, and you fools, be of an understanding heart.

Romans 2:1 therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself. For you who judge practice the same things.

Spiritual Resume

modernmiracleme — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:37:01 +0000

I have been working a blog post out in my mind for several weeks now. I got the title “success in a box” by my random thought processes that occur in a day. Basically the principles of the success in a box is what we wish we had. We wish that God would just plant us in business, an overflowing money-tree orchard, or a partnership that we could just reap the benefits of the success instantaniously. Yeah…. Wouldnt that be great?

I have been praying a lot about my vocation. I want to do something greater than what I feel like I am doing now. We all go through those times in our lives where we just feel like there is more out there. Well, I am in that place. I asked God if he would set me up for success. Set it up to where he would put all the supplies and talents I need in a box, and opening the box is the hardest thing I would have to endure. lol…yeah right. Ridiculous thoughts!

Then a funny thing came over me. Thinking of work and sucess, I began to ponder qualifications for this new position I was asking God to put me in. How would I apply? What about a spiritual resume? Am I qualified for the gifts I am asking God for? hmmm….not sure yet. I want to work with God, but would I just work for grace? Un-ending un-failing grace sounds good -BUT.

Hmm….. What are the qualifications I possess? What level am I on in Gods eyes? My heart? My spirit? I have been told once or twice that I “looked good on paper” in interviews. I wonder what I look like to God. If I were in line next to – lets say Mother Teresa – how far away from landing that gig am I?

R-E-A-L-L-Y FAR! REALLY, REALLY, REALLY FAR!

I wish I could turn in my spiritual resume and have it red-inked by God himself. Blot over my mistakes. Make the necessary improvements. What else do I need to learn to be amazing at Gods works? All these things I just sit and think about. What would your spiritual resume look like? I think mine would appear like this:

I’ll leave you with that.

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Cherish