Monday 13 May 2013

Incomplete - Creating in Faith


We are made in the image of God, yet we do not walk in the fullness of this knowledge.  We are broken, with our faults, insecurities and fears and we walk as one that is incomplete instead of nurturing our gifts and talents and stepping into our blessings.  We end up chasing down the wrong path that leads into more pain and brokenness, trying to get off the merry go round but telling ourselves that we are just not good enough.  Very often we are our own biggest critic and we have to stop listening to that voice that says 'you can’t', or 'it won’t work' and 'no one wants what you have to give', for these are the voices of Dream Destroyers.  Just stop for a moment and think about those many products today went on to fulfil a purpose when all around thought they had failed – the Post it Note comes to mind designed by Dr Spencer Silver. 

I know a God who tells me that he will never leave or forsake me, who says I can do all things, not some, a few or maybe, but ALL things through Christ who gives me strength.  I need not fear life, but I need to make sure that I live it with passion and to the best of my abilities, leaning on God for my understanding.  He is the one who always makes a way out of no way, who loved me even before I was formed and continues to show grace and shine his light over my life. 
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There is always an opportunity to learn, to refresh and make new and you have to open your mind to learning something new every day, and working towards your dream one day at a time.  You have not reached your final destination, so why should everything line up, we are all a work in progress, and if you enjoy the experience of the process you will find more satisfaction. 

I know that I may not be able to do everything but I will have strategies for those times when the chattering of the doubters get too loud and fix my eyes and heart to that which I have been called to do, for when I am weak, God makes me strong, when I fall he picks me up and when I hurt he soothes, for his grace is sufficient. 


The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe ..Proverbs 18:10



So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27

Note: The posts for Creating in Faith are usually posted on Sundays, apologies to those who showed up and didn't see the post.

4 comments :

  1. Hi Amanda .. in the situation we find ourselves in ... we can only do our best - our best to help others, and the best to cope with our own lives ... and you have much going on - your faith keeps you in balance ... with thoughts Hilary

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    1. Hilary, you are right we have to keep the balance, keep it real, and take a step back to see the whole picture.

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  2. As Hilary so rightly says one can only do our best in any one situation, sometimes we feel our best is not good enough but as long as we help one another along life's journey that is the best we can do.

    Yvonne.

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    1. Yvonne, Our life can be an amazing journey if we let it unfold, step out and do what we can warts and all, just be real, that is how others gain strength, wisdom and understanding from what we are going through

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