Today I want to share about a song from my upcoming worship album. 

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    The song, ‘Just Like You Jesus’ is one of my favorites from my album. It is a song that came out of intercessory prayer and worship. My prayer is to be more like Jesus everyday. 

   1 Corinthians 11:1  Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.

   Imitate means to mimic, emulate, follow.

 Ephesians 5:1 Be imitators of God, as his dear children.

2 and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

Like a little girl wants to be just like her mom, or a little boy wants to be just like his dad-

as daughters and sons of God, we should want to be just like our Father!

     I remember watching my mom put on makeup and I would put my makeup on just like she did. I would watch the way she talked on the phone or fixed her plate at dinner, and I would do it just like her.

In the same way, as a daughter of God I want to study the way God loves, speaks, and sees so that I can be just like Him. I want to know what pleases my Father.

What touches His heart? What does He think about my situation? How does He love people? What does He say? What does he see? What is His will?

     The only way to become an imitator of God is to spend time with Him. Sometimes people will tell me that I walk like my mom, or they mistake my voice for hers over the phone. This happens because I’ve spent time getting to know her. In the everyday, I have become so much like her.

It works the same way with our heavenly Father. When we spend time with Him in prayer, in the word, in worship and enjoying His presence in our daily lives; as we go about the routine of life; we start sounding like Him, walking like Him, loving like Him. 

     When we become imitators of Christ, people see Jesus in us.

We are witnesses of His love and compassion for others. People can see that we are different because we have been with Jesus! We bring glory to God when we imitate Jesus.         

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

We are changed from glory to glory by being in His presence.

2 Corinthians 3:18 So all of us who have that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord-who is the Spirit- makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.

Even when I make mistakes, fall, or handle things wrong, I can start over again. I won’t give up. I will still get up and follow Him. I will keep my eyes on Jesus.

My kids may make mistakes, but I still love them. In the same way, our heavenly Father loves us even when we fall.

Every day we become more like Him when we follow Him. Make it your prayer.

Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this or have already been perfected, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

I can’t wait to share this song with you! I hope to relase the album in March. Please sign up for my email list to stay informed.

Just keep pressing on! Follow and imitate Jesus! He is holding on to you!

If this word spoke to your heart, please leave a comment below.

 

 

 

 

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

This verse is one of the foundations of my life as a Christian. 

The times I try to handle things on my own and figure them out, I feel stressed and worried, and I don’t have any peace.When I purposely focus on giving all my fears and concerns to God, I feel His strength and comfort. I give it to God through prayer, worship, and declaring His word.  I will never face any situation or circumstance alone. God is always with me!

We can stand on God’s word! He is faithful. He will not fail!

When I need confidence to do something new, I declare this verse. Yes, I can do All things through Christ who strengthens me.

My mind may say, “You’re not good enough.” But God says

“You can do anything through Me. I am your source of strength. Depend on me. I will be with you and give you everything you need.”

Psalm 121:1-2  I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

I just want to encourage you today that whether you’re starting a new job, dealing with an illness, facing a tough parenting situation, working on your marriage, or struggling financially; whatever the circumstance may be, you are able to do all things through Christ. He is your help. The maker of heaven and earth is your Father and He loves and cares for you. Give it all to Jesus. Surrender to Him. He will strengthen you.

Pray this prayer with me:

“Father, I give my situation to You. I am not able to do this in my own strength. I need Your power and strength to rise up within me right now. I take every negative thought captive in Jesus name, and I declare that I can do all things through You, Jesus Christ, who strengthens me. Take control of this situation Lord. You are Lord of all. I feel your power and presence right now. Be with me and remind me of your love for me. I give all my worries to you. I rest in Your strength and I know You are working all things for my good because I love you and You love me. I will be confident and see victory in this situation. In Jesus name, Amen!

 

2 Corinthians 12:9 He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

12:10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Does this word speak to you? If so, please leave a comment below.

 

 

 

I’ve been reading Psalm 1 and the words that I felt come alive were “day and night“.

Psalm 1:2,3   but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on  his law day and night.

3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither- whatever they do prospers. 

I want to to meditate and soak in the word of God day and night. How can I do this? I am asking God to show me. One way to soak in God’s word is through focusing on a specific scripture and thinking about it, meomorizing , and reading or saying the scripture out loud .

God’s word is powerful! I want to feed on the word of God because it gives me revelation, wisdom, and life. I’ve noticed that when I say scripures out loud that it has power. I am declaring the word over my life.

Praying the word back to God is also a way to meditate day and night .

“Thank You Lord that You are my shepherd and I will not want. You are restoring my soul and Your goodness and mercy is following me everyday of my life.”

We can be in a mindset of prayer and thankfulness to God throughout the day. Even on days when the schedule is off track and I’ve missed my time with the Lord in the morning, I can pray as I go about my day; getting ready, driving in the car, waiting in the drivethru.

I can keep my mind on the word of God and pray throughout the day. His presence is always with us.

Listening to worship music is another way to meditate on God’s word day and night. I like to listen to worship while I’m praying, and then throughout the day . Sing the word; sing scriptures back to God. Worship and praise is a weapon! God always strengthens me when I praise and worship Him in singing!

My prayer is

“Father, help me to meditate on Your word day and night so that Your word is deep in my heart. Let my life reflect Your love and let others feel Your presence when I’m around. Saturate me with your love and Your presence. Let others see You through me. Make me more like You Jesus. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.”

The passion translation says this:

Psalm 1:2,3 : Their pleasure and passion is remaining true to the Word of “I Am”, meditating day and night in his true revelation of light.

3 They will be standing firm like a flourishing tree planted by God’s design, deeply rooted by the brooks of bliss; bearing fruit in every season of their lives. They are never dry, never fainting, ever blessed, ever prosperous.

Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

God promises to make our lives prosperous and fruitful if we will meditate and walk in His word day and night!