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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Embracing the change (Part 2)

Currently listening to: Daily live Worship (Bryan Clift) Sept 22 Podcast...Miss you Man of God!

Hello Readers! I hope you are having a fantastic day. So today in the midst of my thoughts and wonders in my mind I came across a word in my mind and spirit...VISION. You know the Bible says in Prov 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he."

It is so important to have vision in your life and for you life. You see folks so many times in life it's so easy to just go about life aimlessly, settling for 2nd best, settling for the things of this world rather than the things of the Kingdom...which last forever and never whither and die. It's only with a Vision that you can truly begin to live your life. I truly believe in this scripture that the writer declared that "...the people parish" because there was no true purpose to live. It is easy to become "BLIND" to the things of the God and OPEN to the things of this world, when it should be the exact opposite!
Let me ask you a question, What do you desire to do with your life? What is your passion? What are your dreams (VISIONS)? If you can answer these questions EASILY then you probably are on your way to having vision.
A Football coach has a vision for his coaches, team, and organization
A CEO has a vision for how he wants his company to operate.
A Pastor has a vision for His/Her Ministry( Church/God's House)
How does the vision run? It is cast amongst the team, the employees, the church staff/congregation. It's amazing how God brings people in your life to help you fulfill you vision(a part of God's plan for your life.)

WHAT'S YOUR VISION for your future? What's the Vision or Visions God has laid upon the tablets of your heart?

In the moments of my journeys of embracing the change down here in the RGV, God has shown me a lot about running with Vision, The Vision of the House(church) HE's called me to serve, the vision of the personal ministry he's called me to, and the vision for my future. I've been fortunate to seek wise counsel from God...the great counselor, family, and friends. However I've had to rely on God wholeheartedly for many things in this adventure thus far, and He has been faithful as HE so says HE is. If you truly seek Him you will find Him...the bible teaches that, and I believe if you truly seek HIS face, HIS ways, HIS desires, and HIS will then He will cast vision in your spirit as you enable HIM to.

I just want to encourage those of you that are reading this today, Allow God to enscribe HIS vision for your life on the tablets of your heart and let it resound within the depths of your spirit. Then take some time during the day to meditate on the what HE has written/ spoken to you. I know you will find it to be exciting and reviving as you take it in. Like a breathe of fresh air! A good 2nd wind! God Bless you as you go about your day, and may the God of peace lead you throughout the journey ahead.

~Tad


Saturday, August 21, 2010

Embracing The Change (Part 1)



Currently listening to: "Ready Now" by Desperation Band

Jeremiah 29:11-12

11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

Hello People it's Tadly again. So it's been a minute since I last blogged, so I'm back and ready for new season of thoughts and ideas.

Have you ever had to come face to face with a decision that you knew would change the course of action for your life? Have you ever had to commit to something you knew was right, yet you hesitated? Have you ever fully surrendered to something knowing that something was going to enhance your life in every aspect? Have you ever had to commit to CHANGE PERIOD of any level, degree, etc? If you answered yes to any of these similar questions then this write up is for you.

I am at a point in my life where I've had to make a major decision to move forward in the Lord and what He has called me to do, or to continue rather. It has required great sacrifice and obedience to make this decision in moving forward. It's interesting how when God's word says "He will never leave you nor forsake you..." you take it to heart when you embrace a huge shifting (change) in your life. You realize 'Wow I'm actually doing this!' I'm actually moving, no seriously "moving" with God.
Folks I'm talking about a move that requires FULL surrender of everything for the cause of Christ. I'd say on a scale right up there with a Missionary moving to a third world country questioning there return to the States. Okay maybe not that drastic but giving up A LOT for the true cause of Christ and Kingdom advancement.
Thus far in my transition I've left a lot of what I've considered to be my close knit, my everything, my "Comfort Zone!" I've returned to a place where my mission to fulfill is being continued, like a movie on pause that has just had the play button pushed again to continue the movie. My first thought when I was driving to my new destination? " What the Heck am I doing?" After that...Literally laughing out loud while thinking "God you definitely have a great sense of humor!"

I'll pause there for now, no pun intended, to state my claim...

If God has place a calling on your life and you are truly walking with him, then you know His voice. As the bible says "My sheep listen to my voice..." If God is calling you to move forward, then it's time to do so. It may be a move, a surrender of an addiction, a call to obedience and sacrifice. Whatever it is don't hesitate, don't hold back, don't fear, and do not be dismayed. Understand that the Lord goes before you and has it all mapped out. Though you may not know Why? How? When? Where? guess what...it's okay! Why? Because your steps are ordered by the Lord. He has prepared the way for you, now you prepare the way for God to move in you and through you.

God is calling us out of our pews, comfort zones, and traditionalist views and is calling us to a higher level with him. Gone are the days of spectators and in are the days of getting in the game to win for Kingdom purpose!

I leave you with 3 questions:

ARE YOU READY TO EMBRACE THE CHANGE?
ARE YOU READY TO FULLY SURRENDER?
ARE YOU READY TO GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN CHRIST?

Remember HE'S waiting for
YOU to respond!

John 10:27-28
27My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.

For Kingdom Purpose,

Tad Ruiz