“I don’t need easy, I just need possible."

“I don’t need easy, I just need possible."

One of my favorite quotes from the movie, Soul Surfer. Bethany’s journey after her accident didn’t make her weak, it made her stronger, not only in her strength, but in her faith as well. 

“…It’s your life—what you gonna do? The world is watching you
Every day the choices you make
Say what you are and who your heart beats for It’s an open door It’s your life…”
(Francesca Battistelli)

Soul Surfer

The true and inspiring story of a young girl who through her encounter with a shark, had a life changing experience. Through it all, she didn’t let anything stand in her way.  The process was difficult and the work was hard but through persistence and dedication, she overcame the odds and pushed through her fear to become even better than before. When Bethany learned to trust the process of her healing and rely on God’s strength instead of her own, she was able to do so much more.

Through these challenges, trials, and even wanting to quit Bethany kept right on doing what she was being called to do.  She had an amazing support system with her family, friends, and church family who stood by her side and was there for her through the good and bad times.
When it comes down to these tough moments it’s our relationship and faith in Christ that gives us all the strength in the world to make it through anything we are facing.

Have you ever been through something you thought would change your entire world completely and your life would never be the same again?

Have you ever quit something because you kept failing at it?

What gives you the strength and motivation to keep going even when life’s circumstances get difficult and hard to manage?


Through out all of this Bethany was given the incredible opportunity to minister with World Vision in Thailand, she was able to reach out to a young child who was afraid to get back in the water after the tidal wave hit their country.  When Bethany was afraid that she wasn’t going to be able to surf the same again, she eventually got back up again and again after falling. Then after several attempts she was able to stand back up on her board and ride out the waves of the ocean.  Bethany followed her dreams and she wasn’t going to let anything get in her way.  

As it says in Jeremiah 29:11, “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.”

I love the Bible story in 1 Samuel 17 of a boy who wasn’t very big, he wasn’t very strong, he was always picked last, and he wasn’t chosen first for anything.  He was often overlooked by people in this world.  Nothing stopped him from doing what God had called him to do. David persisted, he kept going, now his life was far from easy and he had tremendous challenges that tested his faith in God, he was far from perfect but when he stood strong with God by his side he was able to accomplish far more than he could ever do by himself.  Even when I’m sure he stood against this giant, this Goliath, trembling at what was in front of him, David stood against his giant, facing his fears, and conquering what was set before him.


God is writing our story and our plans are in his hands, He knows what we are and who we are to be. 




“I've learned life is a lot like surfing. When you get caught in the impact zone, you need to get right back up, because you never know what's over the next wave...…and if you have faith, anything is possible, anything at all.” Bethany Hamilton, Soul Surfer.

What’s over the next wave for you? What do you need to conquer? Knowing that God is there beside you in all you do, how can you strengthen your faith?Father God, Thank you for standing beside me. Thank you for loving me and always being there, providing a team around me of loved ones who are my biggest fans. When  afraid, I put my trust in You! In Jesus Name I pray, Amen!

Faithful in all circumstances

“Your future is greater than your destiny.  Your history does not need to define your destiny.  Jesus Christ has got a great plan, purpose, and destiny for your life.”    ~ Christine Caine

Another year is closing and a New Year is here already! Crazy how time flies by so quickly!  It’s been an incredible year, full of up’s and down’s, and inside out changes all around.  Now it’s time to take what 2018 has taught us and propel into 2019 with all of it!
These past weeks, with Christmas break and all has been full of rest and restoration for me.  A chance to sit back and relax and just be still.  Something we all tend to take for granted, I know I do at many times. We feel as if we have to be doing something to be productive, call it our Martha syndrome, right?  Why can’t we, more often than not just sit and be still, after all that’s what Mary did, as she sat at the feet of Jesus while others were making preparations all around.  Sometimes we need to stop, not worry about what needs to be done, and just take time to sit, to be still, and engage with people.  Be that listening ear, be that person that someone can talk to, and be a friend.  Don’t get so caught up in the hustle of day to day activities that we forget why we are here in the first place.  Let’s live out our faith and be the hands and feet of Jesus in a world so desperate for His attention.
I don’t want to just be someone who talks about her faith. I don’t want to be someone who just writes about her faith. I want to be the girl who gets up everyday and lives her faith out with all she’s got!  Now I can pretty much guarantee that there will be days that I’m just not going to feel this at all, but isn’t that the beauty of it all?  It’s the challenge! The challenge is what keeps us going. It’s what keeps our hearts in check and our souls alive!  Each day we get up and conquer our fears and take one step closer to our dreams and goals, we can stand strong in our fight.  If we never try something, we never know if we would’ve been able to do it at all, if we never say yes to something, we never know what would’ve been, and if we just talk about doing something and never do it then how are we going to accomplish anything?

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)

So with this New Year and all,  is there a word sticking out to you for this upcoming year? Has God placed something on your heart?  How are you living out your faith?
For me, one word that sticks out is Promise.  To remember that staying faithful in my walk and God will fulfill His promise to me, in His timing.  To remain faithful in the waiting and God’s timing is everything.
 


Blessings,