His PERFECT will.

Today was the day : ) What a blessing it was to share this day with some AMAZING brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to know that God is my forgiver, my strength, and that He makes ALL things new .He is the God of new beginnings and second chances. I am praying for big and mighty works to be done in each and every one of us.

Love you all.

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-Why have you decided to be baptized? (give us a little insight into your story)

Growing up in a family full of pastors , musicians, and humble hearts, I was blessed to know Christ at a young age. I came to personally walk and know Him at the age of seven and have had my fair share of spiritual rollercoasters. Over the past 2 years, I have grasped Him and His love in deeper ways that ever before. I have watched my faith be tested, I have watched and seen his fingerprints all over specific areas of my life that have led me up to this one. It's not about just going through the motions anymore. My heart longs for more of Him, desires to grow into a deeper relationship with Him, and grasp even more who He is. I know this is the next step to do that.


-Why is the act of baptism so significant to you?
For me baptism is something deep, something personal, something that grasps all that Christ has done for us on the cross and making that public. It is a public affirmation of my ( one's) faith. On more of a personal level for me, baptism, is about expressing to others what God is doing in my life. He is washing away my messy, selfish, prideful, insecure and self-controlling self and showing His goodness, faithfulness, and forgiveness. It's the next step of obedience for me and breaking bondage that I have had for far too long.

-A common fear that people have about baptism is not having their life "all together." How would you respond to this?

Goodness...I don't know if I can be farther away for " all together ". As mentioned previously , I am a mess. Utter mess. :-) . We are all broken people, who fall short of His glory . I love the quote by Leighton Ford, "God loves us the way we are, but too much to leave us that way." Once one makes the decision to accept Christ into their life, it's not up to us anymore. Once we open up our heart to grasp Him and His ways, he is what helps us make beauty off the messiness, beauty of the brokeness, and beauty of the "ashes." He is the first step. He longs for us to be who He has created us to be . He changes , he mends , he fixes . :-)

I am beyond blessed to be apart of this with all of you . I am trully greatful for the hearts of all of you and the community. I pray God continues growing us and strengthening all of us in Him. I look forward to so many " new beginnings " will all of you , and seeing all of us grow into a closer relationship with Him :-)

Carry Me Through - Dave Barnes

What an amazing day it has been : _)
I cant tell you guys how stoked I am about this Sunday. We are getting " washed by the water " YIPEEEEEE!
I am beyond blessed to be apart of all God is doing in the hearts of all of you and beyond blessed at how faithful and full of grace He has been to me : ) What a new beginning this will be : )

What an amazing God we serve.

I was running yesterday and heard this song on Pandora, Its pretty dang amazing and holds so much truth. He is with us, helping us move the mountains, cross the rivers, and love those around us : ).

Many Blessings.
Whit.

Natalie Grant - In Better Hands Now

I must have overcomers.

I hope it has been a great day for all of you :)

I can say that I am exhausted, but I know in a few months, all of this work. school. work stuff will be worth it : ) Super excited to see how the next few months go : )


PS. I am Florida bound July 29th :). I'm all smiles, and I don't think it could get here soon enough .



Anyway. I wanted to share another tidbit from Come Away My Beloved.


" I have been crucified with Christ;it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by FAITH in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."

- Galations 2:20



" Oh My children, the path where I will lead you is not easy for your human nature to bear. It is not a pleasant way, nor in accord with your
selfish desires. I do not intend to please the self-life; instead, I will bring it to the crucifixion; for it can only be hindrance to your spiritual progress and My working through you. You have faith in Me, this is good, but faith without works is dead. Faith I can give you as a gift, but the works I can do through you only when your ego moves out of the way. For they are not your works, but My works,just as Jesus said,"I must work the works of the one who sent Me" ( john 9:4)

Like a flood I will cause the tears to flow through you, and I will purge out your self-life, and I will give you My love. With My love , I will give you My power; then you will no longer walk in your own way, but you will reign with Me in the throne of life.

I must have overcomers through whom I may overcome. There is an enemy to be contested and defeated; and to do this, there must be more than resolve in your heart- there must be power. This power cannot operate until your self-will is out of the way. Yes, My new life will become yours in direct proportion to your success in emptying your heart of self-will.

I know you cannot do this for yourself; but you must will it to be done.And as you will it, I will work with you and within you bring it to pass. You will know joy as never before, and never possible any other way. You will have rest from inner conflict; yes, you must be delivered from the inner conflict in order to engage in the outer with the enemy "



What an AMAZING God He is. All he wants is more of Him, and less of Me. Less of my wants, my desires, my "needs", and more of his. He is faithful. I am in better hands when I am out of my own. I pray that He continues to have His way in this heart of mine and that my heart continues to grasp these truths.






Love you all,
whit

: ) In love with this song : )

Beauty Love : )

As some of you know, I have been really interested lately about natural foods, super foods, and just natural ways to better your skin, hair, nails, and overall health.

I have heard several times about home made mask and such but had never really tried it out before. I am OFFICIALLY sold.

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, peeled and seeded
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Simply mix and muddle the two together, apply to the face, leave on for 10-15 minutes and rinse :)

Your face will love you !

The avacado is full of nutrients and is an amazing moisturizer. Enjoy : )

" I anticipate your dependence on me "

" I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself to me"
Gal 2:20

" Oh my child, give me your heart, for out of it issues life. My hand is upon you, and I will keep you in all places wherever you go. I am your God, and I am your Father, and I will care for you and provide for you according to all that you need. I will be at your side, ready to help you wherever you call on Me. I am not unmindful of your needs, and My concern is for you.

You do not need to carry your own load, for I will be happy to help you carry it and to bear you up, as well. You do not walk alone or meet any situation alone, for I am with you, and I will give you strength , and My blessing shall be yours. keep your heart set on Me and your affections on things above; for I cannot bless you unless you ask Me. And I cannot answer if you do not call. I cannot minister to you unless you come to Me"

Do not wait to feel worthy, for no one is worthy of My blessings. my grace bypasses your shortcomings, and I give to My children because they ask Me and because I love them; I do not love one more than another. I give most liberally to those who ask the most of Me, for I LOVE YOU HAVE YOU DEPEND ON ME. This is why the spirit within you cries, " Abba Father". As your Father, I anticipate your dependence on Me. You may mature and outgrow your dependence on your human parents, but as my child, you will never "outgrow" your spiritual sonship, nor will I ever cast you out to rely on your own resources, not even when you become a parent. Indeed you will more fully understand the love a father has for his child and experience the desire to care for and provide; then you will know more fully how much I love you, how ready I am to help you, and how available I am to counsel with you and give you My support.

Heaven's resources are at your command, and you need never want, as long as I am your Shepherd. Do not thing that since I know all about you , you need not bother to tell Me. It is true that I know , but you need to tell Me so that in the telling, you may experience the release of an open heart and the fellowhip of a Friend.

As you open your heart to Me, I will come to you. As you speak to Me, I will speak to you.As you reveal yourself to Me, I will reveal myself to you. This is the law of life. THERE MUST BE ACTION TO BRING REACTION.There must be a question to bring an answer. There must be an expression of love and confidence on the part of one person to arouse a corresponding response in another person.

Never pressure My presence. Never assume that knowing your need, I will automatically supply. Ask, and it shall be given. Call upon Me, and I will answer you. Tell Me that you love Me and I WILL MAKE YOUR HEART KNOW IN A VERY REAL WAY MY LOVE FOR YOU AND MY NEARNESS, and you shall NEVER feel alone.

Welcome Me into your heart, and the more you sense My presence within you, the more you will feel at home no mater where you may be. Forget everything else, but NEVER forget this."

- Come Away My Beloved

Thankful for an amzing Day and grateful to serve such a faithful and constant God. I pray this day has treated you well . : ) Talk to you soon.

Blessings,

Whit