"Finding Your Truth"

"Finding Your Truth"

These words came to me this morning while meditating and reflecting over the events of the past year.  I've come across many readings within the past few weeks as many have been sharing words and preparing for the upcoming New Year. Many will try to leave bad habits, unhealthy thoughts, negative actions and useless deeds in the past, in the hope of entering into 2012 with new hope, fresh fire and perseverance in expectation for what is to come.

The more I thought about this statement, I realized that I and probably many others are just beginning the process or still in the process of finding out who we really are in Christ. I believe the past few years of my journey, God has had me in a season of  "purging and purifying".   How can I hope for a future while still struggling with the weight of my past?  During our Christian journey I believe we do go from faith to faith and glory to glory in this desire to "Know God" and in finding out our purpose in Him. However, in order to know what and who we are, we must go through the process of finding out who and what we are NOT.

Over the past few weeks, I have been feeling unsettled, off balance and confused in all aspects; physically, mentally and spiritually.  Somewhat in a dump, almost as if everything that was in me has leaked out over a period of time....till there is nothing left. Could that be God's intent? Out with the old and in with the new. The bible tells us "you can't put new wine in old wine skins."  It's usually in these times/moments when I realize God is calling me to step up my game and seek Him like never before because it’s time to move forward and upward. For my next step of this journey, I must realize that what sustained me and others last year, will not be what will continue to sustain and grow us this year.  I have learned, you can't give out what you don't already have in you.

As I stated in my last "Food for the Soul" email, I will now be posting a weekly (or however often God desires) word via "BlogSpot". I'm very excited about this new season and direction in my journey.   I pray you will embark on this new journey with me and begin to share your thoughts, words of encouragement and testimonies through this new vehicle.  If I said I knew exactly what I'm doing, it would be a lie....cause I don't.....I'm just trusting God to lead me daily through and by His Spirit.

So, for the next few weeks or so, I'm going to dig into "Finding My Truth" and I would like to extend the invitation to you as well. What does that mean?  It means going deeper into the process of exploring and searching out the true plan and purpose for my life in Christ Jesus. Opening up myself completely to Holy Spirit and asking Him to show me "me" and all that it entails.  I started this journey some time ago and thought I was really where I needed to be, only to find out....I've just begun!

I've gone through the process of the "baptism by fire", but now I need to become familiar with what remains and how it is to be used within God's Kingdom.

So, this week I challenge and encourage you to reflect on this statement, “Who am I, and what is my true identity”?  Not what someone has told you......but who God has shown you to be. I will commit to praying for us all and for fresh and new revelation that will come from just simply asking God that question.

Scripture verse for the week: Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb, I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations”.

The first step in the process is to make sure you are in right relationship with Christ.  If you have not asked Him into your heart, this would be the first step you need to take to begin this journey. If you would like for me to pray with you, I would be more than happy to.  Send your information to: plthompson2@hotmail.com  and I will contact you or you can repeat this simple prayer:

Father, I believe that you sent your only Son, Jesus Christ, to die on Calvary's cross for me.  To become the only acceptable payment for my sins.  I believe he lived, died and rose again for me and is now seated at your right hand. I ask you Lord to come into my heart, cleanse me of all sin and unrighteousness.  Make me a new creature in Christ Jesus! Amen (Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”.)

Your Sister In Christ,

Patrice