Real Life Lessons -
What's up Blue Sushi?
I have learned some stuff over the past few weeks and I want to share it with you.
When my family and I were preparing to move to Texas, we were preparing for a Winter season. We were moving from the comfort of our home, our near perfect church, our wonderful friends, the amazing young men and ladies (aka Blue Sushi and Junior Counselors), a cushy job, and not to mention our family in Baton Rouge.
Then we moved and now we are here and settled in, and the winter season has not yet come. Sure, we have had some challenging moments, like L and N missing their friends and teachers, and E missing her friends, and me missing Monday morning breakfast with my friends who I count on for good mentoring.
Looking back over the twenty or so days we have lived here, it is easy to see the challenges and successes for what they are...stepping stones to the next. What is that promise in the bible about being "unique and wonderfully made"? How about the promise of God knowing everything about us" and having a "perfect plan for our lives"?
These Words to Win With are just that. I am living them. These are the lessons I want to share.
Lesson #1 = We all need a "Stream of Counseling"
Some days it is hard to remember that I am child of the King. Some moments I do "feel" unique alright...like a unique freak of nature that demands too much, that expects too much, and is out of touch with reality...and surely not "wonderful". And just when I begin to stumble into believing these lies, I get a call or an email from one of my life friends and their voice is louder than the ones in my head. They rescue me.
Do you ever feel like that? Not wonderful...not unique?
If or when you do, you should LOL! I mean really LOL!!! Why? Because you must be right on track, because the enemy is working overtime to stop you. Yeap, you must be right on track! LOL and scream to the top of your lungs these words...
I AM WONDERFULLY MADE!!!
I AM UNIQUE AND PEFECT!!!
I AM A CHILD OF THE KING!!!
Then call one of your friends, your parents, your mentor, or your counselor and share with them all of the things that are on your mind. Listen carefully to their counseling, and most importantly, find their advice in the scriptures. All you have to do then is BELIEVE the words of truth you have received from your mentor.
Keep a "Stream of Counseling" flowing from your parents and your friends who are strong in their faith in God and grounded in their commitment to living the life God intends for them. Do not wait on this, do it now! Not a trickle...a STREAM OF COUNSELING!
Lesson #2 = Pay Attention!
I am reading the Ransomed Heart by John Eldredge, and on page 352 he writes,
"When we set out to hear God's voice, we do not listen as though it will come from somewhere above us or in the room around us. It comes from within, from the heart, the dwelling place of God. Now most of us haven't been trained in this, and it's going to take a little practice "tuning in" to all that's going on in there. And there's a lot going on in there, by the way."
For those of you who have taken any of the Blue Sushi classes, you have received training on "listening" and "paying attention" to what God has in store for you. It takes practice. Sometimes it takes turning off the I Pod, Playstation, X box 360, and oh yeah...the TV and being still and quiet.
For me, it takes finding a quiet spot (usually outside taking a walk). When I am at work, I often close my door and sit alone quietly for about fifteen minutes. This quiet time helps me listen to God as he reveal the plan for my day and helps me pay attention to the people around me as my priority rather than the projects on my list of things to do. When I fail to take the time, I often fail to keep my priorities straight!
I pray that you will learn from these words from my heart.
Fly straight as an arrow from God's bow, He will point you to life's bullseye that is meant for you.
And always...
Live Blue Sushi!
Stacy
I have learned some stuff over the past few weeks and I want to share it with you.
When my family and I were preparing to move to Texas, we were preparing for a Winter season. We were moving from the comfort of our home, our near perfect church, our wonderful friends, the amazing young men and ladies (aka Blue Sushi and Junior Counselors), a cushy job, and not to mention our family in Baton Rouge.
Then we moved and now we are here and settled in, and the winter season has not yet come. Sure, we have had some challenging moments, like L and N missing their friends and teachers, and E missing her friends, and me missing Monday morning breakfast with my friends who I count on for good mentoring.
Looking back over the twenty or so days we have lived here, it is easy to see the challenges and successes for what they are...stepping stones to the next. What is that promise in the bible about being "unique and wonderfully made"? How about the promise of God knowing everything about us" and having a "perfect plan for our lives"?
These Words to Win With are just that. I am living them. These are the lessons I want to share.
Lesson #1 = We all need a "Stream of Counseling"
Some days it is hard to remember that I am child of the King. Some moments I do "feel" unique alright...like a unique freak of nature that demands too much, that expects too much, and is out of touch with reality...and surely not "wonderful". And just when I begin to stumble into believing these lies, I get a call or an email from one of my life friends and their voice is louder than the ones in my head. They rescue me.
Do you ever feel like that? Not wonderful...not unique?
If or when you do, you should LOL! I mean really LOL!!! Why? Because you must be right on track, because the enemy is working overtime to stop you. Yeap, you must be right on track! LOL and scream to the top of your lungs these words...
I AM WONDERFULLY MADE!!!
I AM UNIQUE AND PEFECT!!!
I AM A CHILD OF THE KING!!!
Then call one of your friends, your parents, your mentor, or your counselor and share with them all of the things that are on your mind. Listen carefully to their counseling, and most importantly, find their advice in the scriptures. All you have to do then is BELIEVE the words of truth you have received from your mentor.
Keep a "Stream of Counseling" flowing from your parents and your friends who are strong in their faith in God and grounded in their commitment to living the life God intends for them. Do not wait on this, do it now! Not a trickle...a STREAM OF COUNSELING!
Lesson #2 = Pay Attention!
I am reading the Ransomed Heart by John Eldredge, and on page 352 he writes,
"When we set out to hear God's voice, we do not listen as though it will come from somewhere above us or in the room around us. It comes from within, from the heart, the dwelling place of God. Now most of us haven't been trained in this, and it's going to take a little practice "tuning in" to all that's going on in there. And there's a lot going on in there, by the way."
For those of you who have taken any of the Blue Sushi classes, you have received training on "listening" and "paying attention" to what God has in store for you. It takes practice. Sometimes it takes turning off the I Pod, Playstation, X box 360, and oh yeah...the TV and being still and quiet.
For me, it takes finding a quiet spot (usually outside taking a walk). When I am at work, I often close my door and sit alone quietly for about fifteen minutes. This quiet time helps me listen to God as he reveal the plan for my day and helps me pay attention to the people around me as my priority rather than the projects on my list of things to do. When I fail to take the time, I often fail to keep my priorities straight!
I pray that you will learn from these words from my heart.
Fly straight as an arrow from God's bow, He will point you to life's bullseye that is meant for you.
And always...
Live Blue Sushi!
Stacy
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