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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