An Invitation to FLOURISH!

I just got home from church a little while ago, and spent some time talking with Tanya about our situation. After we'd had our talk Friday about doing more than simply surviving, I found myself praying, "God I have the feeling you have more in store for us than what we're going through right here, so... God, I want it ALL. I want all you have in store for me." The funny thing was, I wasn't even sure what that all entailed, but I believe I caught a glimpse of it today.

For those who know us but don't go to our church, the church family suffered a great loss of one of it's members Friday. I'd only gotten to know this man who was such a blessing since the men's retreat last October, and had hoped to get to know him better. During this morning's service his family and friends were there in attendance despite their loss, leaning on God, and trusting in His comfort and strength during their difficult time.

Couple this with the message our pastor had: how God is longing to pour out His Spirit on us to the point we cannot contain it all and literally end up overflowing with it. As an example, he had a pitcher of water and a glass. He started by filling the glass to the brim. The pitcher was still quite full, and the pastor said God has so much more to offer us, and started pouring water from the pitcher into the glass, which of course overflowed and was actually engulfed by the water, inside AND out. The pastor also pointed out that Jesus actually told the disciples, "Stop!!! Wait!!! Wait for this, it's coming and you need it; you won't be able to do ANYthing without it." And he pointed out that Jesus said this AFTER He told them "GO....", and all of a sudden it hit me....

This was what God was offering ME. Was offering me, Tanya, and everyone else.... a chance to FLOURISH in the power of the Holy Spirit, and in the life that Jesus Christ has given us through the redemption of His blood. Power that give us peace in times of need, illness, loss, etc. and knowledge that God IS a God of provision, health, comfort, and joy. And this was what I was hungering for.

So to those who already know God, I offer this challenge: Press forward. Don't settle for surviving or just getting by. Pray and seek God earnestly for all He has in store for you, for that chance and guidance to FLOURISH in all He has for you. And if you don't know God, I offer the invitation and ask the privilege of introducing Him to you so that you too can know the fullness of

His love....
Dane
aka Trainiac

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger?

So just a bit of a background about me and my hubby and why we decided to write this blog. I have to admit it was mainly my idea. You see, I LOVE blogs. they are like magazines that are free and you can get freebies. (which I fully intend to post about when I have a chance) And as many blogs that are on my must read list there didn't seem to be that many that wrote as a couple like we are planning to. 
   The other reason why we are writing is whats going on in our life right now, let me just say we were just told that we would have an extra  15% of our income in an unexpected bill at a time when money was tight anyways and on top of that we just had our car break and cost an additional $1400 in repairs. It wasnt like we were hurting before but we were getting by... now getting by is going to be Very Tight. Last night I sat wondering "Simply Surviving is not ENOUGH. Jesus promised life yes, but an ABUNDANT Life!" So for the next year we invite you to come along to see just how God pulls it off ^_^ 


Your Friend,
Tanya
aka Dariachick