I don't have a long list of goals for 2011. I am working on several projects that will keep me busy well into the year. I'm excited to launch my CD, Book and go on a tour with a well known christian artist. I'm excited to see God bring to pass many dreams that I've had since childhood. I'm excited to see how He's bringing things together for my friends and family. So many ministers, psalmists, authors and business people in my life are seeing God unfold tremendous blessings and that makes my heart so happy.
I'm thankful for my wonderful husband who has sowed so much into my life and into making my dreams a reality. The true epitome of integrity, godliness and self-lessness. No one outside of Christ brings my heart more happiness than my husband. I am truly excited about standing a long side him in ministry 2011. To share our testimony of hope and healing.
But what I'm the absolute MOST most excited about above even all of that for next year is simply this: LOVE.
My heart has been so full of joy and excitement that it's bubbling over in me about My Love Life.
Loving with an intense fervent love that will make even the hardest heart turn soft. A love that will reconcile even the worst of enemies, and heal even the most shattered of hearts. I've been so blessed by God's unfailing, incomprehensible love for me. I don't deserve to be loved the way He loves me, but He loves me anyway. And that's the type of love I am determined to make MY life and to give to others.
The Lord spoke a few words to me on this Love that I'd like to share with you today.
"We often close the door on those who hurt us. Flesh rejects what makes us uncomfortable. Agape embraces and applies healing oil. Not putting a 'face' to the hurt but recognizing the 'hurt' comes from a place- Agape reaches beyond itself, into the hidden chambers and forgives"
When He spoke that to me I was like WOW! Help me to not put a "face" on it when people do things that hurt me, but help me to see them through YOUR eyes and apply grace where they may be hurting. People in and of them selves for the most part aren't "mean" people act out of hurts and it's my job to love those who hurt. But it's SO easy to feel betrayed and allow emotions to get in the way of applying the healing oil ESPECIALLY when the hurt was rendered by someone close to us... But that's when it's MOST necessary and MOST effective.
I have failed miserably at this lesson, but I thank God for His gentle rebuke and for giving me a chance to get this right. Thank you Lord!
Even spirit filled believers have a tiny, and fragmented grasp on true agape, but within that tiny fragmented understanding are enough sparks to set a BLAZE!
God just energized my heart with this one. I felt like He was telling me to not make any excuses for having a lack of love towards anyone.
I was in my room the other day and I began to think about the CUP Jesus drank. I started thinking of all the most Vile and despicable sins I could think of... Murder, idolatry, incest etc and Jesus drank that cup! So you and I could be free.
So who am I to hold a lie, gossip, rejection, people's doubts etc all these "small sips" against anyone? He is the most amazing example of love because He IS love. That's not a cliche, it's the truth. If I say I am like Him then I must also live a life of love, thinking nothing of my feelings and embracing even those who reject me. WOW.
I'm so thankful for this revelation and knowledge, I'm so excited to now apply what I've been given to te Glory of God!
So.. that's it. Love is what it's about for me. Whatever you're believing to accomplish in 2011 that's according to God's will, I believe and pray it will come to pass for you. And as you continue on this journey of life remember to do all that you do and say through the gift of LOVE.
HAPPY 2011!
Alisa
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