Power In the Name of Jesus

"There is power in the name of Jesus to break EVERY chain."

I admit to looking over, taking advantage of, and completely underestemating the name of Jesus, our Lord who DIED for us!!
In the past week, I've often found myself just going through the motions and just "talking" to God when I feel like it or when I have time. I Know this is wrong, because God deserves every bit of my time, not just when I have a few minutes free from my "crazy" day. I am ashamed of how self-centered I have been towards Him!

Okay, so have you ever heard anyone say that they have been "burned out for the Lord" or that they need a "spiritual high to get back on track"?? Well I have heard that said so many times, and to me, you can be a lukewarm Christian, but God's fire is NEVER burned out in you! You just cover it up with worldly things and things that really do not matter in eternity! I mean, come on, can you honestly sit there, and tell me that God does not want you to shine His fire in you? So WHY are you covering it up! He put that fire there for a reason!
No one has ever said that a spiritual high was a bad thing! That high could turn your life around! *If you let it. The annoying part of it is, is when people use that high to be "close" to God for a week or two, and then go back to their normal ways like nothing ever happened! And that is when people say that they are burned out........ Bottom line: as a Christian, if you living your life to be like Christ, you should not get burned out. Let's say this, you should not be burned out, because Jesus' name should shine out of everything you do and say! Because....There is such a mighty power in His name! His name makes demons tremble and run away! That same name, also disciplines you, but the same name that corrects you. also tells you everyday that you are absolutely beautiful and made in God's image! Just the thought that the same man who died a terrible death on the cross so many years ago, wants a close knit relationship with ME and You! That is just so comforting!

P.S.
So a terrible thing in my life has just happened recently......My Bible has officially fallen apart...         :(( But you know what they say, a Bible that is falling apart. belongs to someone who's not!!

"Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always."
Psalm 105:4 <3

Down Right Crazy.... For Christ

I am currently in the proccess of praying to God about where and what He wants me to do. This also includes me looking around at mission trips for this coming summer.....well I have found one.. and I am not sure yet, but it sounds amazing. Where is it, you ask?
Well..... it is in either east Asia or the Middle east....am I crazy..... Yes, yes i am! I am down right CRAZY for Christ! If you are reading this, I ask for you to pray for me as I continue to pray about this with my family. My heart is really in this, and would it not be just awesome to go over there?!?

As I have been praying about this, by heart is not fearful. So I am asking you, as brothers and sisters in Christ, to please pray with me for this! Please and Thank you! :)

"Follow God one step at a time. That is all He requires of you. You see huge mountains looming, and you start wondering how you're going to scale those hights. If He does lead you up those cliffs, He will equipe you thoroughly for that strenuous climb. Keep your mind on the present journey, enjoying His presence. Walk by faith, not by sight, trusting HIM to open up the way before you." -selected parts from an insert from Jesus Calling devotional :) <3