Sold Out

"Not my will but Yours."

What does that mean?

I think I am learning finally! Just take a moment and just reflect on what God has done. There is so much to give Him praise for! I say it over and over but there is so much power in praising the name of Jesus.

What does it mean to be sold out for Jesus?

Not following a bunch of rules but loving Jesus so much that His Word becomes alive our lives. I can't but surrender every part of my life. One day doesn't get it I need Him 24/7. That's how He wants us to be in constant prayer and in constant relationship with Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 (New King James Version)
17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Not bailing out when times get tough but continuing to praise and believe.

Understanding that sometimes the plans we think God has for us really were our plans in the first place and God has no responsibility to see those plans through.

Accepting His will no matter the cost. Giving up friends, losing social status, going to a different church, waking up early or staying up late to hear from Him.

One of the crazy things I have done this week, just when my schedule got rearranged beyond my control...I was driving and decided to pull over and park and just pull out my Bible and read. I think I must have done this 3 times. I have been so on the go!

I was led to go into a store where a lady prayed for me. How cool is that? God heard me. "I am tired and I've gone as far as I can"

That lady praying for me was Him saying "I am not finished with you yet, you keep at it until we are done" It was one of those rare physical God moments.

I have to put my calendar in His hands and say Lord do what you will, here I am.

It doesn't matter Lord what people say, Lord where do you want me?

I get chills just thinking about my way of thinking before. I have never been more fulfilled in my life. We have gone through some of the toughest seasons of life lately but God is so present!

I love talking to God throughout the day, just knowing He is there.

Sometimes I just have to stop everything and take a praise break. It's so good to fill up on Jesus. Turn off the tv, put down that newspaper and worship Jesus. He is so worthy to be praised.

Life is hard and sometimes it throws some hard blows but Jesus is stronger and He is faithful to see you through every task He calls you to do no matter how small or how big.

Being surrendered to Him in this way allows Him to reveal himself in a powerful way. Those who seek Him shall find Him, may He be yours today!

God is so amazing. I could write a book on what he has done in our family!

If I could just help you to see how great and powerful He is, how worthy He is, oh how your life would be changed and you would understand why I am sold out to Jesus!

I'm not sold out to church, to a pastor, to religion but to Jesus!

As I press on to another day, my focus is on Jesus and His will. I am listening to one my favorite songs from our church, Celebration Church Jacksonville http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k5w0H9t3tM&feature=related