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God is Guiding

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I was listening to an IG video and the woman in the video said “God is Godding” but the auto-generated caption read “God is Guiding”. And immediately, I started to draft this post. I have no bullet points or talking points. I’m just writing. Because as soon as I saw it, that familiar feeling hit me. It’s the same feeling I get when I find a title/topic for a podcast episode. It’s placed on my spirit. Thank You God. There You are at work again.

He’s at work because my theme this year is to lead with God. Let God lead and let Him order my steps. When you trust God, he gives you, what I call, “breadcrumbs” to lead you in the right direction. The obedience to follow and listen to Him, comes with spending time with God and strengthening your relationship with Him. You learn His voice and the way that He speaks to YOU. He is a guiding light.

Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

I was very young when I learned the meaning of my name and it was not by coincidence. It’s all a part of His plan. “Angela means heavenly messenger.” So for a long time, I’ve been cautious and careful with what I say and how I represent myself and God. I pray before many situations for Him to bridle my tongue. But don’t get it twisted, I have not been perfect. I have said some things, thought some things and sinned, a lot! While I may not have always looked the part, in the eyes of people, thankfully, God knows my heart.

With that being said, I pray that everything I say, be God led, God fed and God said through me. I don’t know who this post was for, and I hope something I said resonates with someone. Even if it doesn’t right away, I was obedient because God still works on His timing and whomever, will see this whenever they’re supposed to. Letting God guide you means doing things and not knowing the reason. Just be the vehicle and enjoy the ride!

Sincerely,

Angie

Son-Screen

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Make sure you’re protected.

Last week as I was driving home, my face started to feel funny from the sun/heat. In that moment, I started to wonder if this is why they tell you to wear sunscreen even if you’re not going to be directly in the sun. From that moment forward, I make a decision to wear sunscreen every day.

Fast forward a day or so later, the sunscreen made me think about The Son (Jesus) and how much we need Him daily. When I apply sunscreen to my face, you can see a slight white cast on my skin. Throughout the day, the white cast isn’t as visible but if I touch my face, I can still feel the sunscreen. I’m still protected. This all reminds me of having a relationship with Jesus. He is our protection from this world if we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. We put Him on daily by praying and talking to Him throughout the day. This is the same as the Armor of God that we are to put on daily. Equip ourselves with the Word in order to get through each day.

It may not always feel like He is there or present but God is omnipresent and the only way to Him is through His Son. We have to reapply our Son-screen daily. It may feel like you are alone in some situations or in life but you are protected. Even though you can’t see it, check your pulse. It’s proof that you are here and protected.

If you aren’t saved and want to experience this type of Son-screen(protection), just read this prayer aloud:

“Father God, in the name of Jesus, I thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ. I believe that He died and rose just for me. Father God, in the Name of Jesus, I repent for my sins and I turn to You. I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

Sincerely, Angie

A.S.K. (Ask, Seek, Knock)

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The word and the acronym for ASK couldn’t be any clearer. It’s like confirmation or a second opinion all into one. A gentle reminder of three different ways to get whatever it is that you want or need.

Ask! There are 3 responses you can get from this option. God or whomever you may be asking can respond with Yes, No or Not Right Now. And You will have to be okay with either answer. Trusting that yes, no or not right now is what that answer should be for that point in time.

Seek! The old saying is that if you go looking for something, you’ll find it. That doesn’t only apply to finding evidence on your partner to see if they are cheating. Seeking is the easy part. All you have to do is do it. If you lost your glasses, you would go on a journey to find them and most times, you find them. Replace glasses with keys, phone, toy, etc. My favorite is when you seek GOD. You will find Him! He is literally right there! ALWAYS!!!

Knock! The Bible says “…Knock and IT shall be opened.”-Matthew 7:7. Knocking could be on a door, window, partition, gate, fence, etc. You will get a response. Even if not at the moment, keep knocking. Someone will answer.

All of these examples should have shown you that although there are 3 ways to ask, those ways can also be limitless. The only limit would be what you place on them. If there was a need and all you had to do was ask your friend, neighbor, boss, parent, spouse and Father in order to receive it, you would do it in a heartbeat. Same for seeking. If all you had to do was go on a scavenger hunt or play a game of hide and seek, you would go seeking. Lastly, if all you had to do was pick a door or window to knock on to get what you desire, you would do it.

It’s really that simple. Don’t make it harder by thinking to deeply into it. It’s literally one step in the right direction. Try it out. Don’t just think about it. Ask, seek and get to knocking!

Sincerely,

Angie