What was said... to make our Heart Unfold.

"And what was said to the rose to make it unfold, Was said to me, here in my
chest. So be quiet now, and rest. So be quiet now, and rest. Majesty!Finally!"
-David Crowder Band.

Just sitting here in Awe of what God has done(more on that later). Last night I was at church and across the speakers I heard the voice of our evangelist calling us to corporate label change. What?! A chance to change the stars of what we feel we had been labeled as.. sounds pretty far-fetched haha. Not really, I have actually felt this way as of late and have kept it a little bottled in. We tend to do that to ourselves when we feel most at ease with the freedom we have been given through Christ. Many times i'll catch myself laying back into a "who cares what people think" spirit just because of the fact that I can get more things done that way without the conflict and intervention of other people's desires, .. since I believe most of the time I am correct. That leaves you pretty empty handed and shot when you get to a point that you need that affirmation or good word into your life. You get so relient on just your walk and ministry in God that you tend to leave the good thoughts and influences of others out. Its like curious george on steroids - just less king-kong like and less man in the yellow hat-like haha. (random thought just so I could throw you off and keep you awake). Anyways I just know that we all need affirmation spoken into our lives from time to time and because of pride or "leadership" we tend to push it aside. God wants to speak into your life through all of this and have your heart to wake up! What good are we if our ministries are not effective or dependent solely on the mindset and heart of one believer? Yes, they still do have their effectiveness to some extent, but let people come in! Give opportunities to those that need them and desire them.

I was praying last night that I especially would drop the self-reliance and release blessings into anyone who comes along that desires to do His will. Who am I to stop, or judge, or hold back anyone? Haha im not actually all that upset about this, or sitting on a pedistal. I just think if we sit back and realize how many people are looking for something to do for Him and just might not know where to find it. Be that leader, step up, listen to God, offer opportunity.

"What was spoken to the flower to make it unfold, was also spoken to my heart."

God is in control my friends, and its beautiful.(low rumble, manly kind of way haha.)

In OUR Father,

-john