BEAUTY IN BROKENNESS

Reflecting...... 

About two and a half weeks ago I had a job interview for a position that I had not planned on applying for.  

After pondering if I should apply for the job and with the motivation of family and friends, I applied.  

Although my life has not been completely bad, there have been many times that I've said, "I'm not good enough, I don't qualify, and I don't think I can do it!"  

The morning of my interview, full of butterflies and worries, I was prompted to put my pin on from "Beauty in Brokenness."  I heard the clear voice of God and He said "go put your pin on!"  (Mind you, I don't wear my pin often, only on special occasions)!  

So I go and put my pin on and I look in the mirror and The Lord spoke to me again and said, "I have created you! Daughter of mine, you are more then qualified!  I have made every detail of you carefully so that you would bring change to the world.  A hope that one would find Only in Me!  And although man disqualifies you, I The Lord breathed life to you and made you more than enough!  

"The pin that you are wearing is a pin that was made from broken pieces, unused items, and pretty much objects that needed to go in the trash," BUT God!  

The Lord reminded me at that moment that although I had been someone that was broken, stripped, wounded, used up, tried, discouraged, and hurt......... He mended me, loved me, encouraged me, blessed me, gave me strength, and told me that I was fearfully and wonderfully made!  He made ME whole again!  Although I was broken, He fixed me!  He made me beautiful even in my brokenness!  

Needless to say, after 3 interviews, I got the job as a Community School Director!  God is faithful and He reminds me that He takes care of His people!  Never in a million years did I think Id hold a position as a Director in the Corporate World!  I'm truly blessed and looking forward to working with the School, Youth, Families and the Community of Hartford!  Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something!  If God is for you, who can be against you?! 

Thank you Lord for Pastor Susana Viera that you would give her such a vision with the ministry, "Beauty in Brokenness!"  

If you'd like to purchase a pin, please email Pastor Suzie at suev62@icloud.com. All of these pins are hand crafted by her and not one is the same!  It's made from buttons, and other pieces that are at home and not being put to use! The message and testimony that comes with it is very powerful!  Buy one for yourself, a friend, a wife, or loved one!  Anyone that owns one will truly be blessed!  Be encouraged and know that God always has the final say! ❤️ 

So, Here's my pic on my interview Day 1 with my pin! 😁❤️

IGNITE THE FIRE OF GOD

Have you ever felt as though something was missing?  Was there ever a time in your life where you were so passionately in love with Christ and for some reason you don't feel so hard pressed to love Him the way you used too?  Do the memories of your first love for Christ seem far away?

When you have interest in another person you begin to build a relationship with them and eventually, if you are compatible, you fall in love with each other.  Sounds pretty normal right?  You begin to express your love with this individual.  Your thoughts and emotions change and you become more sensitive to one another.  You begin to look at things differently.  You start spending more time together and at some point you begin to learn each other.  All the in's and outs, the likes and dislikes but most important the fire and passion for one another. 

After some time has gone by, the relationship becomes more serious.....some make commitments, get engaged, then marry and or others just decide to stay in a long term relationship, (let me clarify, and eventually marry after a substantial amount of years).  However, which ever the case may be, the love that you have for one another is something you cherish and enjoy.  There are even times when you feel as if there are not enough hours in the day to enjoy your new found love. 

So....Years have come and gone.... How's that relationship looking?  Are you still in love with your spouse?  Has comfortability become your new mate?  Do you spend more time with routine and tradition instead of your loved one?  Is working out in the gym more important then taking time out just to communicate or have an intimate moment together?  Have we allowed ALL of our responsibilities to keep us so busy that we forget we have someone else in our life?  Is it possible? 

1).  Is it possible that we have traded our commitment to Christ for our distractions? 
2).  Do you remember how you felt when the Lord transformed your life?
3).  When was the last time you picked up your Bible?
4).  Have you been running like a chicken without a head because you have so much to do and so little time?
5).  Does your Prayer Closet still exist?
6).  Are the lines of communication to the Father still open?  Or has life taken that from you?
7).  Have you put Jesus on the back burner?
8).  Has church become a routine? or Rather do you even attend anymore?


I challenge you today to find that 1st love in Christ that you once had.  I pray that you would become stronger in the Lord as you buckle down and press towards the mark.  God is a loving God and He is waiting with open arms.  Sometimes we get so comfortable with life that everything becomes a routine and/or a ritual.  Don't allow God to take a back seat while your running around trying to get things done.  Allow Him to be first in your life and all things will fall into place.   

When there is a fire burning..... and time starts to dim out the fire..... you might need some matches to Ignite the Fire back up!!  Allow the Fire of God that's within you to be restored, so that you can spread His love and passion amongst your friends, family and neighbors.   Ignite the person next to you....allow your light to shine. 

If you don't know Christ, I challenge you today to get to know Him.  His love is everlasting and He is faithful.   Find the nearest church in your local area, find a Bible to your liking (meaning translation), and begin to speak to Him.  Invite Him to your life and ask Him to transform you.  This is just the beginning.  Allow God to reveal Himself to you.   

IGNITE THE FIRE OF GOD and LET CHRIST RESIDE IN YOUR HEART! 

Please don't delay... Get reacquainted with the Father as He loves to be intimate with children. 

Jeremiah 29:11-14 says........

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord.  "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.  In those days when you pray, I will listen.  If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.  I will be found by you," says the Lord.