Inspired by Life

So, this is my third day of the treasure hunt. Sad to say that yesterday, i did not find a lot of clues and i definitely did not get any closer to my treasure, but there was a question that was brought to mind that has challenged me to examine my heart more in depth than i would have dreamed. That question being: "where does my treasure lie?" Yesterday was long and rough, and though i was thinking about seeking my treasure i didn't feel any excitement to dive into the Word or surrender myself in prayer. So i didn't. I went to prayer with the Resistance, but just sat there. I felt nothing. Then i was training with my client and it was like life was breathed back into me. I received a fresh wave of energy and excitement that swept over my body and i greeted my client with a genuine smile and excitement. Now...to me, there is something wrong with this picture. Obviously there are things in life we genuinely enjoy and have a "passion" for - but as a believer, a ...

This morning i bounced out of bed in anticipation and excitement of seeking my treasure...after working with my client at 6am i opened up the Word (which is unheard of for me early in the morning). After the inspiration of memorizing 1 Peter i jumped into my car and headed to work. I unconsciously flipped on the radio, only to second think it and turn it off. The silence was daunting but refreshing. Soon prayers and praise started streaming through my mouth like no body was watching. Absolutely refreshed and alive, i pulled into work. Work was long and studying this afternoon was dreadfully boring, but b/c i had my eyes on Jesus everything was in perspective and no bad attitudes! Praise the Lord! I do not say any of this to boast...i'm not perfect but i was just so encouraged by the power of the Holy Spirit working in my life. I know what i'm like when i am not full of the Spirit and it isn't pretty or attractive. But i saw a little glimpse of God's character through my...

i'm on a treasure hunt this week! Object: to seek and find the Lord. The closer i am to the Lord at the end of the week, the closer i am to my treasure. ...let me explain myself. i am doing a summer leadership program with my church and our whole goal is to reach out to the people of Manhattan this summer and to equip us to make disciples this fall. but i kind of came off a big spring semester with school, work, relationships, etc and feel like i'm still catching my breath. in order to be successful in kingdom advancement this summer i realize that i need to seek Christ with my whole heart (seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you). by God's blessing and grace, i am becoming quite successful at the things that i do and obviously it is easy for pride to get in the way in ministry. especially when you are becoming successful at other things in your life, it is easy to think that you will be successful at anything you do when it comes to ministry...