God is always faithful

What have i been learning this week? Or should i say, What has God been teaching me this week? God has been moving in my life like choke kine. I'm at a lost for words when it comes to describing Him. And i wish i didnt always hafta wonder why God does things, or how God does things. I wanna get to a point, where i just jump up and do whatever God wants instantly, instead of always having to stop and ponder why or how. God has seriously been revealing His power to me. Showing me that He really is above all else. That through Him we have incredible strength. Not of our own strength, but the strength of the Lord. He also pours his purpose on us. Directing us where to go, who to meet, what to say, and what to do. We need to answer quickly when God calls us. Being ready to take action at the sound of His voice. Because we seriously miss out on God's blessings when we dont answer His call. Also, lately God has been dramatically increasing my faith. Faith is trusting on the Lord. Knowing that He will follow through with what He desires, even when we cant always see His entire plan.


"For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,"
declares the LORD.
"As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9)

We need to stop putting God in man's standards. We conceptualize Him in our human understanding. I cant help, but constantly ask God why or how He works. And then God responds back "Have faith my child, for I am with you." Basically He’s telling us to just trust Him. Worrying about our little problems takes away from our faith in Him. I always like to have things laid out on the table for me to see. But God's voice leads us step by step. He seriously has so much planned. How great is our God, that He would design the entire universe, design us in His own image, and plan out everything according to His will. His will, will be done on earth just as it is in heaven. Know why? Because He's in charge of everything. Nothing can stop His will. When God wants His will to be done on earth, He will definitely make it happen. Ok God, so now what do you want me to do!? "Lead my people." Lead your peoples?! Ru serious!? but how God?? "I will make myself known to them. I will do it. I will lead you. I will use you." God but there's so many people out there that don't know you. How can i show them you!? "Show them my love." God but how can i show them ur love? "I will work through you." Shnap! ok shoots God, take over! But you see, i wish i didnt hafta keep asking "But how God???" Why do i hesitate for so long? When God says go pick up that litter, why do i jus look at it, think and think about it for a minute, and then finally pick it up? When God says "Go talk to that person. Show them my love." Why do i sit there afraid, and jus think about it? When God says do something.. we need to do it instantly, and not hafta run it through our human minds. We let so many opportunities pass us by because we're too busy worrying about what might happen. God doesn't say "Well Chris, think about it first, and if u feel like it, then u should do it." God commands "GO!" Dont think about it, Dont worry about it, jus Go and do it. I'm learning to just have faith in Him. Stop questioning Him how He works, Just trust that He will take care of it. I want God to develop a faith in me so strong, so that when He tells me "Go!" or "Chris, Lead my people." I immediately and willingly jump out into action. Often God gives commands, and i stand on the sideline asking God a bunch of questions of how. I need to jus completely summit to Him, not worry, and follow His plan even tho I dont see the entire blue prints. We need to face that we can never ever fully grasp how He works. We just need to have faith. I think of how Peter walked on water to Jesus. Jesus called Peter to come to Him, and Peter did well, until He looked down and saw that he was actually walking on water. Peter focused on what he thought was impossible. He grew scared because in our human world view, walking on water is impossible (and yes Chris Angel is a fake). But you see, in the same way, we need to focus on Christ and not what we think is difficult. When we put our faith in Jesus, the impossible becomes very possible.

I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (Phil 4:12-13)

God strengthens us. God has been continually building me up for His glory. God has seriously turned me away from sinful desires, and gave me a new heart. Of coarse we still sin, but it is no longer our core desire. All i want is Him. He's all we need. God has been disciplining, training, molding, and throwing all sorts of exciting things in my life. When God first called me to be a leader to His people, I was super hesitant. God why me? God ru sure this is what you want me to do?! God I dont think ill be strong enough. God this path looks too hard for me. God im scared. After crying out to Him, "Lord what do you want me to do! Show me!" and God clearly says to me "Have faith my child, for I am with you. You will lead my people. You will show them my Son, Jesus." ok God. If this is ur plan for me, then make it happen. If you want me to lead hundreds of people in a church, preaching your grace and forgiveness, then build me up and make it happen. If you want me to tend to people of Africa, singing about your deep love, then build me up and make it happen. If your plan for me is to be single, so that im completely focused on you, then let that happen. I only want you Lord. Whatever your plan may be, make me obedient to it. For I only find true joy in you Lord. Continue planting me where im supposed to be, my life is completely in your hands Lord.

I am the LORD, and there is no other;
apart from me there is no God.
I will strengthen you,
though you have not acknowledged me,

so that from the rising of the sun
to the place of its setting
men may know there is none besides me.
I am the LORD, and there is no other.

I form the light and create darkness,
I bring prosperity and create disaster;
I, the LORD, do all these things.

"You heavens above, rain down righteousness;
let the clouds shower it down.
Let the earth open wide,
let salvation spring up,
let righteousness grow with it;
I, the LORD, have created it. (Isaiah 45:5-8)

Tonight Sara talked at Moanalua Gardens Church. But it wasnt Sara that we heard. It was God that we were listening to. God seriously spoke through her. Wish i recorded it, cuz it woulda made a gnarly pod cast! I always hear God speaking through her, and at times it really does shake my heart. its like "Shnikies!! God you really do work through people! I can see it right there!" When she talked about how we need to be broken for others, it really hit me. I need to learn that love for others. Hearing Sara's testimony again, really showed me that God really does do everything for a purpose. He guided her towards being in different states, meeting certain people, and kept showing her the vision of His plan. God really spoke to my heart tonight. He clearly told me tonight as i was surrounded by fellow brothers and sisters.."I am building you up. I am preparing you for what I have planned. I will make you strong in me." You will make me strong Lord? whaaat? And later in the car drive home.. "I will make you strong in faith, and you will lead my people." Wow God. Wow. Ok God, Strengthen me. Prepare me God, im ready to go. Lift me up on wings of eagles. Glue me down to Christ as my rock and as my foundation. Always humble me Lord. I would be lost in darkness without you. I need you. Equip me with your holy armor. Fill me up with your Spirit. Lead me, guide me, and use me for your purpose.

Everyone hits a high in their relationship with God. We are fueled by our relationship with God. But in the same way, we often slowly drift away from Him at times. We stumble, we fall short, we all wander away. We run out of fuel, and lose passion for Him at times. But the amazing thing is that He is always faithful. He never stops loving us. He draws us back to Him. He is always welcoming us with open arms, no matter how far astray we go. God is always there, even when we don't see or sense Him. He's right there waiting for us to come back home. We can never hide from Him, even if we ran to the farthest ends of the earth, He would be right there waiting for us. In Psalms 107 you mention how your love is unfailing, and forever enduring. When i thirst for you, my cup overflows. When i hunger for you, you feed me the bread of life. When i need you, you are right there beside me. When a sheep of the flock goes astray, u go and bring them back. You can not lose one that you've chosen. You see it from start to finish.

Lift your eyes and look to the heavens:
Who created all these?
He who brings out the starry host one by one,
and calls them each by name.
Because of his great power and mighty strength,
not one of them is missing. (Isaiah 40:26)

Lord, You are above all things. You are ruler of heaven and earth. You pour your undeserving love on us, and call us each by name. You are so good God. You love when we respond to you in awe. You hate when we turn away to false idols. You mourn when the lost dont turn from their ways, you hate it when people love the world more than you. Forgive us Lord. Renew our minds. Grow our faith and love abundantly. Show us your good, pleasing and perfect will and then conform us to it. Teach us how to truly love others. Let us outwardly express your love, and inwardly pray for those who need you. Bring people to fall in more love with you Lord. That they would leave their old lives behind, and start living a life for you. That men would have nothing but a burning passion for you. A desire so great, that all we would want is you Lord. Instill in us a fiery zeal and craving for you. Charge us up with a glowing light, that would shine before all men. Fill us up with ardent love for another and a hot torrid love for you. Reveal yourself to those who are blind, fill them with overwhelming joy. Use us Lord. Please use us. God do everything, let us only be ur vessels and not take any credit. Strengthen and build us up to disciple others. Teach me how to be broken over people who dont know you. That you would teach me how to love them and pray for them. Guide our generation into intense prayer and intimacy for you. That we would all come together to worship you. That it would bring people to know you. That this movement would travel across all lands and seas, proclaiming the name of Jesus to all nations. Everything is possible with you. We thank you for your grace.

Everyday you give us air to breathe, nature, food, music n art to enjoy, different cultures, opening opportunities, fun hobbies, beautiful relationships, close friendships, laughter, sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, feelings, emotions, and the ability to love.. Everyday you give us Life. It's all about you. Not about us, but about how wonderful you are Lord. Throw away my own desires, and give me ur desires. God I love ur simplicity, ur complexity, ur intensity, ur gentleness, ur meekness, ur tenderness, ur holiness, ur faithfulness, ur patience, ur compassion, ur creativity, ur authority, ur passion, ur strength, ur unconditional love and sheer awesomeness!! But with all this delicious goodness you gave us, we became blind prideful. Sin corrupted our hearts and minds. We loved sin, worldly pleasures, and were completely oblivious to you. All chose death. We looked to the world to fill our desires. We all turned away from you. And as a loving Father, you cried out to us, "Repent! Come back to me!" And still we chased after sin, because there is no good in our hearts. Sin completely brain washed us. So what did you do? You gave us a way back to you. You sent your only Son Jesus, to take the place of OUR sins. You died for us. You DIED for US!!? For MY sins!?! You are infinitely admirable. You loved us so much that you basically grabbed us out of sin, yanked me out of death, forgave us for all our sins, and then gave me new life! So i pray that with these new lives, we would no longer live for ourselves, but live entirely for you. I love you Lord, For you are good and ur love endures forever. Amen!