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| With everything that is going on with the Cafe, at times I feel like I'm loosing out on what is really happening.
Sure, it's a lot of work.
Sure, it's a lot of testing and watching things go wrong.
Sure, it's under attack because it's a God thing, and Satan is shaking in his boots about what this could actually do, and what it will actually do.
And, honestly...I'm still very young, and my faith is still and never will be what it should be on this earth.
Ask my husband, I'm a firecracker and I have a short fuse. I don't know when I picked this up, or how...but it's something that I really hate about myself, and I ask the Lord to conform to His will.
Through all this, just a simple devotion has touched my heart today, and made me think about what life is really all about.
"Strive to see God in all things without exception, and acquiesce in His will with absolute submission. Do everything for God, uniting yourself to Him by a mere upward glance, by the overflowing of your heart towards Him. Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inward peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. Commend all to God, and then lie still and be at rest in His bosom. Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God, trusting to His eternal love for you; and if you find that you have wandered forth from this shelter, recall your heart quietly and simply. Maintain a holy simplicity of mind, and do not smother yourself with a host of cares, wishes, or longings, under any pretext." -St. Francis DF. Sales
How simple and beautiful, yet I forget this everyday.
Lord help me to be more like this, and to rest in your bosom each day, for you have this all in your hands.
"For me, to live is Christ"
Larena
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| So I'm glad that the FIRST thing Obama did was make ALL of us now PAY for other people to murder innocent children.
If we don't understand why this was a mistake to vote for him...I don't know what will make us open our eyes to it.
Maybe when he brings back the option to kill a child after it's been born.
The option to look at the little baby and think...hmmm...maybe I don't want this kid after all, "Nah, just kill it".
To be honest, I'm completely terrified already.
Any man that would choose to murder as the FIRST thing he would change in office, not go visit soldiers, not lower our taxes...but to offer the chance for murder to be supported...and get this...He RAISED our taxes!!
wow, I see what kind of change he's gonna bring.
And look at that, I can't even do anything to stop it. I can't say "um, I don't want to pay taxes to kill innocent children." There, my first right taken away. I have no choice but to watch him make us do what he wants.
This is flippen fabulous. I'm so thrilled.
Thanks everyone who voted for him.
I'm going to go vomit now.
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| "Make no mistake," He says, "If you let me, I will make you perfect. The moment you put yourself in my hands, that is what you are in for. Nothing less, or other, than that. You have free will, and if you choose, you can push Me away. But if you do not push Me away, understand that I am going to see this job through. What ever suffering it may cost in your earthly life, whatever inconceivable purification it may cost you after death, whatever it costs me, I will never rest, not let you rest, until you are literally perfect-until My Father can say without reservation that He is well pleased with you, as He said He was well pleased with me. This I can do and will do. But I will not do anything less."
--taken from Mere Christianity journal 'C.S. Lewis--
Phil 1:6 " And I am sure that God, who began a good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes back again."
Larena's Thoughts:
What an amazing Savior we have. That He promises to take us and make us more into His image. So that when everything is said and done, we will have something worth while to present to Him on that End Day. Then, for all eternity we will know that we were pleasing to the creator of the universe. The One who loves us deeper and truer than anyone on this earth.
"For to me, to live is Christ, to die is gain" Phil 1:21
It's so important for each of us to remember why we were put on this earth. To spend a lifetime of worship, in order for us to spend an eternity with Him. I pray that no one will be empty handed on the day we each stand before Him. He is the greatest gift ever given, the one who died so that we didn't have to. Praise God for sending His Son Jesus, so that we could all be saved by grace, even though not one of us deserve it. He loved us so much He was willing to lay it all down for our souls.
What an amazing God we serve. Don't forget, Don't waste time running after "worldly treasures". Examine your heart and seek out your deepest desires...is it to love and serve the only one that matters?
I pray everyday that He would remind me of why He placed me here.
Praise the Lord for His loving kindness!!
Be blessed~
Larena Ann
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| So last night was the first time in my history that I ever cried over the decision our country made.
I laid in bed and had this huge whole in my stomach...it was the pain of hopelessness.
I didn't want to believe it, I kept fighting Chris saying, "no, it won't happen, don't worry about it." Yet, then it did, and it has. And now, I think I've lost the little hope that I had left in this country.
I suppose it's time tho. I mean, look at how many millions of innocent babies we've slaughtered, the complacency of gay marriages, the nudity, the selfishness, the "lets get God out of our country" that everyone keeps screaming.
To me, all I hear is the American people screaming "CRUCIFY HIM!"
Well my fellow Americans...here's the issue. The Lord is a gentleman. He will not keep trying to save that which does not want to be saved. And perhaps, this the just the very promise that He gave the apostle John on that island, while writing Revelation.
You will see that this decision is all a part of the prophecy at hand.
I fear for this country, but I can't pity it. This country is not the land of my birth.
This country was established on many moral constitutional rights that were beautiful and just.
And we have tainted it, and practically destroyed it.
And the funny thing is, for the first time in my life, I am afraid to write this on a website in fear of what might end up happening. Soon, a lot of our freedoms that the Constitution states, will be striped away from us. And free speech will be one of them.
So I made my own history last night. I cried at the choice this country has made...I guess it's not the only time. I suppose I've cried for each little silent scream that has taken place in a woman who's chosen to murder her unborn child. I suppose I've cried for the times that we have grieved the Holy Spirit in partaking in things and supporting lifestyles that are not pleasing to Him. I suppose it's only suiting then, that I cried last night, when another prophecy in Revelation is soon to play out.
We are in the end times my friends. And sadly enough, I don't want to be in this country much longer.
All my hope is gone. And soon, the judgment hand of Christ will fall, and all will then know that He is God.
I know I'm "melodramatic" to some, but this is my heart. Take it as you will.
Today, I am grieving for my country.
You might want to comment soon, I might feel obligated to delete this post once he takes office.
Larena Ann
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| So... 5 years have gone by since I was in Ireland working in a coffee shop. Doing full time ministry.When I got back to the states, life was crazy and I knew God was gonna take His time healing me. And He did, and He has. But for years now...I've felt pretty worthless. My dream was shattered. When I went to Ireland I thought I would never come back to the states other than to visit. It was the beats of my heart to be there. Even tho it was a year that took everything I was and demolished my foundation and everything I knew...I wanted nothing more than to stay, but I knew that it wasn't Gods will at that time in my life. But I couldn't help feel like I was being stolen of my hopes and dreams. It was painful, confusing and more than anything disheartening. Now years have gone by, and I know that God's plan is far greater than mine. I know that I was suppose to come back, because without my strong sturdy husband, I can't do the things God has in my future, now our future. I am blessed beyond my wildest dreams to have a time to stay in a haven and recoop. Because honestly, that is what these past few years have been. We own a beautiful home, have two amazing little animals that we both love dearly and we have most importantly a GREAT church where we feel more linked than ever before. And now... It is finally time. And just like the wings that grace my body now, I feel like God has given me another chance to fly. To finally be ready again...He has inspired me, healed me, built me back up and made me realize that time does not mean that dreams won't come true....it just means that with time, dreams become more desired, and there is more time for Him to whispher passion and promises into your ears for you to look forward to them. Chris and I both have the biggest heart and desire to live and work again in Ireland. And now...I see that closer on the horizion then ever before...but yet, there is yet a chapter to be written before that book begins. And all I'm going to say is that this next chapter will be a HUGE step toward our ministry in Ireland... And I will ask you one question...Coffee Anyone? :) Till next time. | | |
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