making a difference

When it comes to spread the word of Christ or just talk about him in public I get a bit scared. It is on my heart that people get to know Jesus through me.I just didn't find a way that would fit for me.

With age and wisdom (phaha) I realized that sometimes you don't always have to invite non-believers to church or events like crazy. You don't always have to talk about Jesus in public. If I were a non-believer I wouldn't like it if someone would try to push me into church with a bible in the other hand. In fact I would even avoid to spend time with that person. Since I get to know non-believers who are scared by that, I don't want to be "that kinda christian".

So, I'm truly thankful that God gave me the opportunity to tell my friends about my faith without talking. (Don't get me wrong: I now enjoy talking about God in public. BUT I just don't want to push it) God made me see, that through making a difference I can tell people about his love. Making a difference - sounds easy, right? Let me explain.

I want to be a difference maker. I want to be a woman seen for her good heart. I want to be known as a servant. I want to be  a woman after God's own heart.

This isn't as easy as it was to write. Making a difference means that you have to step out from your comfort zone. You have to take time for yourself to see a change. And you need to let God take the lead. Making differences can be found in the little things like helping someone out with homework stuff. It can mean that you don't involve yourself in the gossip about the "nerd" in your class. The little things you do differently will make people think. And the big differences will make people talk. Big differences can be that you spend time helping in your church, going on a missonary trip, waiting for sex until marriage... whatever. But these are huge differences. If people see how you handle different situations you will make them think and you automatically get to spread the love of God. They'll ask you why you do it that way and which positive effects it has on your life. Maybe...maybe they'll even consider to make it the same way.

But will the differences I make even change someones heart, will I see results?
To be honest, I personally didn't see a result so far. But I could see that there were questions around and I could feel that they liked the way I think and act.

Small changes and personal commitment DO make a difference.Don't quit yet!
Ask God for wisdom. Ask him for the right differences you can make in your life. Ask for boldness.

With colossians 3:12-17 I wish you a very nice weekend. :)

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put  on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeen you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalmsand hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

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