3/26/14

Assurances and Confirmations

His Word is a Light
A while back, God gave me these verses, showing me what to do while I wait on Him. And when it comes to the time when I begin writing again, He wants me to use these words as guidance:

1 Timothy 1:19 - Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear.
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1 Timothy 4:12 - ...Be an example to all Believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
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1 Corinthians 8:13 - So if what I eat causes another Believer to sin, I will never eat meat for as long as I live - for I don't want to cause another Believer to stumble.
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In my walk, the Holy Spirit interpreted 'eating' as whatever I do, but (for what i'm going through) it's mostly focused on my writing. And 'meat' is interpreted as fantasy and magical things in my story writing.

So this was/is a major confirmation in the choices I've been making - such as giving my writing to the Lord. He gave me these gifts, now I give it back to Him, laying it all at His feet. For no one can take better care of my heart than my Lord Jesus Christ.

A long time ago, the Holy Spirit spoke to me through my younger brother. I remember I was telling my brother how frustrated I was that I could never finish my stories. And he said,
"Have you given it to God?"
And I said,
"Yes, I've asked Him to help me finish one of my stories."
Until a couple of months ago, I hadn't thought about what he said. Funny how Jesus will bring back such distant memories that may not have meant anything to us before.
But what I replied to my brother was silly. Yes, you can ask God for help, but have you given the problem to Him? Or is it still in your hands? How can you ask Him to help you if you're still clinging to your control over the issue, and trying to figure it out your way?

With His patience and peace, I am waiting.

Please pray for me? I need to be patient and have faith - the confidence that what I hope for will happen.

7 comments:

  1. That was a good post Livvie! I'll pray for you right now! :)

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  2. Your welcome! =D

    Would you like me to comment part 7 of my story? =)

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  3. Cool! I have no ideas for ya...sorry! You'll figure it out ;) Yea, maybe a song you know would be easier.

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  4. Well, I'll try to think of something... Maybe I could use a song from Frozen? What do you think? Would any of them go good with my story?

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  5. This was such a good post. And you're so right. It's easy to say that you've asked for help from God, but haven't exactly given it to him. Yet again, I so wish I had a brother, he is so sweet to talk with you like that.
    I'll be praying for you too! (:

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  6. @Megs - Hmm...I'm not sure! Maybe after you see Frozen and hear the songs you'll know.

    @Stephanie - Thank you so very much, it means a lot to know you're praying for me =)
    Well...that was a long time ago my brother and I used to talk like that...it's been hard lately =/

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