Jesus gave me Hope.

Over this weekend I just meditated on the cross of Jesus.  It has consumed my thoughts!!! 

Have you ever feel so overwhelmed that Jesus took your place, your punishment and all of your sins?    

  Jesus gave hope to my life. He made me hole at the cross.  He took my place and show me His unfailing grace when he died for me.  Age to age Jesus mercies shine through all existence!  How in the world we have such a MERCIFUL GOD!??

 This world doesn't even deserve a Creator like our God and the heavens just proclaim to us the own glory and majesty of our Redeemer. 

 Only by genuine repentance, humility and accepting the Son of God we have the promise of spending eternity with the Trinity.    God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit. 

 This earth is not our home, we are just passing by.  Days may seem longer, but for God they are just like a few hours.   One day we will stand before His throne and we will be judge.  

  One of my latest prayer request is us-  Humans.... I have desired & cried out that all of His creation submit their mind, will & emotions to Jesus Christ and by faith accept Jesus as their Savior.  

If only people knew that God meant to do great works through them. If only people knew that they DON'T have to impress no one,God is already  impress by their existence.  If only people knew they didn't choose God. God chose them.  If only their pride were not in the top of their list.
If only we Christians protect with a pure jealousy ..God's reputation.

According to I Corinthians  6:11   All people of the earth were washed, were sanctified, were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus by the Spirit of our God. 

                WE ARE SO RICHLY BLESSED!!!

I have been meditating in Daniel chapter 4, verses 34-37 & I love how king Nebuchadnezzar  after all of his failures,  finally humbled himself  and exalted  the Most High God. 

  I like to put my name on verses 34 & 37.  There is something sweet when a person takes the time to lift up his eyes to heaven and bless, praise and honor the King of Glory.

<sup>Daniel 4-

34</sup>And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:
 ³⁵And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
 ³⁶At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.
 ³⁷Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase."

Meditating in James.

Yesterday I was able to see one of my Sisters in Christ.  I was so encouraged to see Erin.  We spoke, we prayed and we shared the insights we have been getting from scripture. It was unforgettable to see so many precious people on Thursday evening.  This just reminds me that even when I am far away from my precious friends, we know that prayer holds our friendship.

 I have enjoyed reading the epistle of James.

James 1
 ¹²Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

James 4
 ⁶But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
 ⁷Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
 ⁸Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
 ⁹Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
 ¹⁰Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

 James 5
 ⁷Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
 ⁸Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

The Lord is taking delight in Lima, Peru.

For Jesus goodness I will not remain quiet. .......There are not enough words to express what our team has been experiencing these last three days.
The Lord has been proclaiming His majestic power wherever we go, whatever we do and whatever we share. Our God  has giving us His unfailing favor before the People & Leaders of Peru and we praise His precious Name.

I just love that our team knows very well that each one of us cannot do anything without our Mighty God.
It has been unforgettable to come before His presence with prayer asking Him daily to fill us with his Holy Spirit.   
We have our faith upon the rock..... and definitely Jesus Christ has been working down in Lima, Peru.

At the moment I leave you with some of the pictures I have taken.
Please keep lifting our Team before God's throne. 

Isaiah 62

² The nations will see your vindication,
   and all kings your glory;
you will be called by a new name
   that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.
³ You will be a crown of splendor in the LORD’s hand,
   a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
⁴ No longer will they call you Deserted,
   or name your land Desolate.

Lord of Lords

Beholding your beauty is all I long for

To worship You Jesus with my soul's desire
For this very heart you've shaped for your pleasure
The purpose to lift your name high

Hear and surrender in pure adoration
I enter your courts with an offering of praise
I am Your servant come to bring you glory
As is fit for the work of your hands

Chorus:
Now unto the lamb who sits on the throne
Be glory and honor and praise
All of creation resounds with the song
Worship and praise him the Lord of Lords


The spirit now living and dwelling within me
Keep my eyes fixed ever upon Jesus' face
Let not the things of this world ever sway me
I'll run 'till I finish the race

Chorus 2:
Singing unto the lamb who sits on the throne
Be glory and honor and praise
All of creation resounds with the song
Worship and praise the Lord
Now unto the lamb who sits on the throne
Be glory and honor and praise
All of eternity echoes the song
Worship and praise him the Lord of Lords

Holy Lord
You are Holy
Jesus Christ is the Lord

Now unto the lamb who sits on the throne
Be glory and honor and praise
Call all the saints to join in the song
Worship and praise him the Lord of Lords


Lord of Lords
Lord of Lords

Unshakable joy in any circumstances

Joy as unshakable as His character.
His character...... 

His joy is a powerful resting in the certainty of grace and goodness and glory flowing  from God to us each moment.  It is the certainty that our future beyond death is, with Jesus, sure, solid, shining and supernatural.
This joy flows from the peace that results from confessing our sins and receiving forgiveness from Christ Jesus, from forgiving ourselves and forgiving others.  It is the knowledge that nothing random or meaningless comes into our lives, for He filters all in His love and wisdom.
 It is deep knowing of great, good, and grace-filled God, whose faithfulness is our shield and rampart, whose presence never leaves us, and who loves us Intensely. Deeply. Eternally.
 The joy of knowing the triune God  will remain as an Unshakable Rock.
To have a relationship with God the Creator means I must come to Him on His terms.    Deciding to place my confidence entirely and alone in Jesus to be My Master. My Savior. My Rock.

Have you ever feel that God allows you to go through something unexpected, something challenging, let's say something that is        " character building " ? -     And He is just watching our first reactions, our response, our love, our gratefulness , our obedience.......
and once you pass your exam only by His powerful grace, He honors and rewards you in so many insane ways!
Sometimes I imagine that He gives me one of those awesome stickers and places it on my forehead :)
And that......... that makes me smile  :D .............like this beautiful little one..........

  Someone said once......

" When you stop learning, you stop living . "

Therefore, those situations are so worth it to face!    AMEN :)


I am not looking forward in fear, but I look forward with full of hope.

"Who among the gods like you, O Lord?

Who is like you-  

Majestic in holiness,

Awesome in glory,

Working in wonders."

Honoring a Life.

Today I am celebrating the birth of a very special Daughter of our most High God.

Today I  feel even more grateful for her existence.

Today  I feel so blessed to have her as my Sister in Christ.

 

  In November of 2009,  a special gift was presented to my path.   On my Journey to the Heart, God gave me such a treasure from heaven and as the time goes by, I have no doubt She is my Prayer partner.
It  has been  a honor to be part of her life!  What a delight has been to serve our God with the Ministry of IBLP!
So many memories & lessons! :)

This morning I had the privilege to pray for her, and thank Jesus for allowing her to begin this new chapter of the book of her life.  I pray this year God will glorify himself  even more through  her , and I believe He will do it.   There are not enough words to express how much I appreciate the existence of  my Sister  Araceli Veloz Velaso~
 

 

Also this morning,  I am remembering that  in
July 11of 2010.....The first IBLP Team went to Peru.
What an experience was to visit the Nation of Peru!!
It is almost hard to believe it has been a year already.
In just a few days, I will  have the opportunity to visit the nation of Peru for the third time. I feel so encouraged and humble of having the blessing to be part of this mission work in South America

I am looking forward to see the glory of God. I am looking forward that God will become more real to our Peruvian Delegates that have come through our campus in Chicago. I am praying this trip will stretch my faith. I am praying  God will pour out  in our Team a double portion of His boldness.

I am grateful for his goodness.
Today, this song is in my heart.....

1. There is sunshine in my soul today,
     More glorious and bright
   Than glows in any earthly sky,
     For Jesus is my light.
• O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine,
  While the peaceful, happy moments roll;
  When Jesus shows His smiling face
    There is sunshine in my soul.
2. There is music in my soul today,
     A carol to my King;
   And Jesus, listening, can hear
     The song I cannot sing.
3. There is springtime in my soul today,
     For when the Lord is near
   The dove of peace sings in my heart,
     The flowers of grace appear.
4. There is gladness in my soul today,
     And hope, and praise, and love,
   For blessings which He gives me now,
     For joys laid up above.

There is hope, praise and love....
There is sunshine in my soul when Jesus shows His smiling face....

Adversity is preparation for Greatness

I will remember  in the future, when I am tempted to ask God the question  " Why me? "  I will intermediately say  " Why not me ? "

 Challenges are Gifts-

These are opportunities to learn in times of adversity, you see....
     I don't have a problem to deal, but I have a choice to make.

Adversity is preparation for Greatness....

Is preparation to test my Faith and Love towards my Master.

I will accept that preparation.
 Why shouldn't be prepare for His will ? .......................

Why me? ........

         Why NOT me?   ......... 

Looking forward to spend time with Him on this beautiful Sunday.

"  Let God Arise " - Psalm 68:1