A little longer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uUwIiBaStE

„Wait, this moment is too sweet, would you please stay here with me and love on me a little longer. I hear you say: you don’t have to do a thing, just simply be with me and let those things go `cause they can wait another minute“

How I love this song. The lyrics are so strong and it tells you a wonderful love story. I heard it a hundred times. 

Listen the whole song and let the lyrics touch your heart. 

Isn’t it true that so many different things keep us from spending a little time with God. We have to work,  there is so much going on, so much we need to do. So many little things distract us from spending some time with him. 

I love how humorously our God is.  Recently he had some really clever ways to spend time with me. If you know me, then you can tell that I love watching series like Private Practice, Castle and stuff like that. It is my little paradise when I can watch an episode before going to bed. I have to admit that I also play Candy Crush while driving home from work. This is a time where I could just seek God and thank him for another day and so on. But I don’t. I rather play another level on Candy Crush. How stupid! 

So a few days ago while traveling home after work I was about playing this stupid game. A moment before I was starting it a thought came into my mind: What if I would pray now instead? Well, I will, I thought, after a game session. (I am not even a gamer, but I don’t know about this game) So you can imagine me taking the phone, opening the app. Do you want to know what happened? It didn’t work. The app literally broke down. And I was like: Haha God, good move! I could imagine him there, popcorn in his hands, laughing at me. This would normally be the part where I would get angry and opening youtube instead. But this time I heard „the call“. And instead of being angry I felt honored.

God wants to spend time with me. I’ll repeat that for you: HE wants to spend time with you. What an honor that THE creator wants to be a part of your life. Oh and how he loves the time he has with you. 

So a few days ago I started to lay my every days in the hands of Jesus. So every morning before I go to work I now pray and thank God for a new day. I ask him to be with me. I ask for strength and wisdom while working. And I can tell you guys that THIS makes a huge difference. I highly encourage you to do the same. Just thank him for another day and pray that you may act so you honor his holy name. Start your day with God! He is the reason why you woke up this morning.

I got up early one morning and rushed right into the day. I had so much to accomplish, that I didn’t have 

time to pray. 

Problems just tumbled about me and heavier came each task. Why doesn’t God help me? I wondered. He answered, You didn’t ask.

-Anonymous

So simply be with him and let those things go, they can wait another minute just stay a little longer! Don’t forget that he who gives you time also wants to spend it with you! You are his beloved.

Sincerely, Vanessa

Born for a purpose

This awesome girl you just heard (if you didn’t hear it now then you better should, it is worth your time) is my little sister. Needless to say that I am pretty proud. She is 14 years old and already sings better than..(this is the part I won’t mention any Hollywood Teenie-Stars I do not like very much..) She is one great lady, who has a big heart for Jesus. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for her. Obviously it has to be something with music and worship. She loves to sing and I am quiet sure that this is her purpose. Keep it up, girl!

What is your purpose?

God thoughtfully planned and designed a purpose just for you. Can you believe that? Just for you.

When God breathed life into you, he already had a purpose in mind. Maybe you know what your purpose is very clearly or you’re just figuring out what it could be. That doesn’t matter. Don’t be ashamed if you do not have a „typical“ purpose. Don’t be ashamed if it’s not your purpose to lead a worship band in your local church or if you’re not „that“ loving servant for the people around you. Maybe your talent is hidden a bit. But do not worry, you ARE talented. YOU REALLY ARE! Maybe your purpose is it to be an encourager, which is  important. Or maybe you are very creative and you can inspire people through that to live their talent. This could already be your purpose. 

There was a time I was ashamed 'cause I didn’t know what my talent was. There are people around me who can sing like Houston, dance or photograph like a Pro and I got jealous. I thought that I wasn’t that talented. And that what I had wouldn’t be enough to spread the word and his love. Today I know that this isn’t true. I am talented in different ways. Just like you are!

God made you. He made you wonderfully, with a purpose that fits you perfectly. He wants to use you and your talents to build his kingdom. And if you are willing to use your talents for him with all your heart then I am sure he will even duplicate them. 

I love that our God is so creative. He has tons of ideas. This is why no one is just as you are. How unique you are! God knows so many different ways to bail out your talents and to turn them into a purpose. Even though you maybe think that you are a mess and you can do nothing good with that. God can turn your mess into a message! How cool is that? You do not know how important your story is to someone until you tell it. 

Today I want to encourage you to thank God for your talent, to give him praise. If you’re not sure what your purpose is yet then pray. Pray that he may let you find it and use it for him.

You are his beloved daughter / son. & YOU ARE TALENTED!

Sincerely, Vanessa  

God deserves your trust

Trust in him

Recently my trust in God was being tested. I went through my exams and it took A LOT of trust. I was worried I wouldn't pass and I prayed. I prayed A LOT. And there were a beautiful family and friends praying for me as well. Still I found myself anxious multiple times a day. The devil made a full-time job by scaring me. I prayed that God would strengthen my trust so I wouldn't fail. I thought my trust wasn't "big enough" and God wouldn't fulfill my dream. 

Let me tell you something I learned then. God isn't deciding on your thoughts or feelings if he should rather fulfill your wish or not. He decides on what is best for you. And oh beloved, he knows EXACTLY what is best for you.  He has a perfect plan for your entire life. And nothing not a thought,  a wish nor your plans can stop or change the plan he has for you. 

Still pray! Tell God your needs and your wishes. He knows them already but he also wants to hear them from you. 

Don't worry about anything instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

Today I am grateful to say that I passed my exams with a good mark. I am blessed. I know God has so much in store for me. And I know this is why he wanted me to pass. I'm looking forward to what comes next. 

Have a lovely week and don't forget that you are his beloved daughter / son.

Sincerely, Vanessa