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What do You put before The Lord?

After a fantastically blessed evening of fellowship, I set the alarm last night with nervous excitement...woke up numerous times in the night...had a bad dream that not only scared me, but had caused me to feel angry...alarm finally goes off. I get up, do my normal morning routine, which always starts with, Good morning Lord ❤

Don't know why I spent so much time on my hair with all this humidity! Lol
I was hurrying to get ready because I wanted to get a family devotion in before heading out for the morning.

Today's devotion was a great reminder of how we are not to idolize or put anything before The Lord. And how fitting for what The Lord has called me to do today.

I leave the house, the van's A/C is not working again...which naturally irritates me, after all, I do live in the desert! 

Having had a long night, no A/C , the cashier at the gas station was no where to be found, and feeling nervous about going on visitation with a dear friend, the evil one tried hard to break me and cause me to throw in the towel.

I am so thankful I have Victory in Jesus!  He never leaves me!

It was humbling to see how our Tucson Baptist Temple family comes together for the Cause of Christ. Was I still a little nervous? You betcha! But, the power of prayer is a beautiful thing!

Our first stop was very sweet. Visiting a brother and sister in Christ who need encouragement during a time of healing from surgery.  It was great to see them smile and share their hearts and stories with us.  I do believe The Lord encouraged me through this visit.  He opened my eyes  and touched my heart deeply!!

Our second visit was at first very uncomfortable for me...being that I don't speak or understand spanish.  Though I do not understand it, through prayer and the Holy Spirit, I believe God helped me feel what was taking place.  All I could do was pray.  So that's what I did.

God showed me how easy it is for people (like myself) to be led astray.  He also gave me a firsthand look/experience at what it looks like when we truly extend His love and grace in these types of situations.  I am all the more blessed by our TBT Family!! 

I could have decided to stay in bed this morning.
I am sure there could be a list of excuses as to why it would have been ok for me to stay home.  It's ridiculous really and just downright selfish!

We have so many people in our lives who are seeking something that is missing in their lives.  And sometimes, they just don't know, or need the love and guidance that only the Holy Spirit can deliver; but, don't miss this:

We (believers in Christ) are the ones called to reach our Jerusalem!  We are the ones who need to be spreading The Gospel! And sitting at home in front of the TV, Video Games or whatever it is we are doing, is wrong and selfish!
I understand there are people who physically cannot get out to spread The Gospel (for those, I pray you're praying for the lost and the weary and for those God sends forth to share Christ with them.
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But for us who have functioning arms and feet, don't allow your excuses to make those Life decisions for You!  

I see the need, right here in our own city.  I "thought" I saw it before...though, today God showed me reality.

Get out of your comfort zone, it gets very stinky in there!!  And did I mention, BORING?!

What is it in your life that you put before The Lord?  Do you have an idol? Whether it be a person, addiction, sleeping, money, sports, shopping, crafts etc., keep in mind, if you put it before The Lord, it is sin.  You are consciously idolizing.  What's it gonna take for you to put God first in your life?  

I am so Thankful He continues to reveal His Love and Grace to me through others.  For He is the reason I continually change "my" life for Him.  I give Praise to Him who laid visitation on my heart and for my dear friend for inviting me!! Love you!!

My heart rejoices and my cup runneth over ❤

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