Have u ever thought about what kind of faith in God you have? I know that sounds weird. I am reading a book that is challenging me personally in the area of faith. The book is by a well known church planter, Steven furtick - "Sun Stand Still". As I read, I would say, well that is awesome for him & his church. THEN, God stopped me right in my tracks & said NO, it is for YOU too. I have always had "safe" faith. I'm not satisfied with that anymore! God has given me a testimony & prepared my steps for such a time as this. He has been stirring me the last year. It has hurt a little, been uncomfortable, yet exciting!
In Joshua 10, Joshua asks God to make the sun stand still to accomplish what he was called to do. God literally made the sun stand still EXACTLY as Joshua asked. I asked myself why aren't you asking God for things that literally seem impossible. I could not answer my own question. After dealing with my heart, God revealed to me: stop having average Christian faith, complacent faith, safe faith. What does that show a world in need? It does not matter what size church or city God places me in to serve, He is still to be shared & known through my life! I have to make the choice HOW I want to be used! Some will interrpret this as pride, but I know my heart & motives & so does my God!
I want God to use me & work in me so HUGE that NO ONE can explain or understand, not even myself. God has been wiping away blinders in my life in the area of "religious views", now may He really have something to work with as He has desired. Keep molding & making me, Lord.
Do it in my marriage. I don't want a great marriage, I want a unique one that stands out & reflects only JESUS. I don't want just good boys, I ask for godly men who will change their generation & only think that is "normal". The Lord has been working in our church supernaturally lately, but I want much more. Even the areas God has allowed mentoring. I want the sun to stand still over these areas. I want a lost world see GOD do the impossible. I do not know what this will look like, but I think God has given me a glimpse so I will stay on task!
May all I've ever known about average faith explode & be destroyed! God, give me audacious faith that does not have a shape or mold. Do it, God! You have been faithful to me & you have protected me for such a time as this! As I look back & recall my testimony, YOU are the ONE who has prepared every step!
Our pastor & church are yearning for revival. I want more than what is known as revival. Do it, Lord. DO IT!
BE GLORIFIED & MAKE YOURSELF KNOWN! Work through me unlike never before. I want to be unique, audacious, & WAY uncomfortable! DO IT, LORD! I BELIEVE!
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