by emma | May 25, 2005 | Musings
At last! It was my last day of school today… until septemer… except for exams. doesnt seem that significant when you write it like that. I must admit today i’ve been feeling very… whats the word? Oh i dont know! I’ve been in a very strange mood anyway. Half times totally looped, hyper, half times falling asleep. Seems to be a recurring thing now, has happened a few times. Wonder what causes it?
‘ Why would you ever complain, O Jacob,
or, whine, Israel, saying,
“God has lost track of me.
He doesn’t care what happens to me”?
Dont you know anything? Haven’t you been listening?
God doesn’t come or go. God lasts.
He’s creator of all you can see or imagine.
He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause to catch His breath.
And He knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired,
gives fresh strength to dropouts.
For even young people tire and drop out,
young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
But those who wait upon God get fresh strenght.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don’t get tired,
they walk and don’t lag behind.’
[Isaiah 40:27-31 The Message]
by emma | May 23, 2005 | Faith
Do you want to accept a challenge that will be the integrating dynamic of your whole life? One that will engage your loftiest thoughts, your most dedicated exertions, your deepest emotions, all your abilities and resources, to the last step you take and the last breath you breathe? Do you want to be His, entirely His, at all costs His, and forever His so that secondary things remain so and first things are always first?
[Os Guinness]
YES!!!
I want to live for a cause that so captivates me that my every breath goes to fulfilling it, till the very day I stand before my King. I want to be consumed by Him. Completley, 100% sold out for His glory. Forever and ever.
by emma | May 22, 2005 | School
So tomorrow morning I have 2 maths modules- a wonderful 3 hours straight of maths. To be honest, I think it should be ok, theres just a few topics I dont really understand- like the binomial theorem, i mean whats that all about??! But by this time tomorrow, I will have two-thirds of my AS level done! Nice thought. Scary too, seems like only yesterday I was just starting into sixth form. Makes me wonder if i’ve spent my time wisely. What have I done to see Jesus Christ enthroned? Sometimes I have to admit, I’ve done nothing. I’ve been weak and timid and not spoken up when I should. But I take heart in knowing that God chooses to use the weak and foolish things of this world to confound the wise.
I think something I’ve been reveling in a lot more lately than anytime before, is simply the greatness of God. His majesty. His power. His glory. His all-consuming fire. How great is our God?!!
“Your name and Your renown are the desires of our hearts.”
Isaiah 26:8
by emma | May 19, 2005 | Faith
“Every revolution demands revolutionaries, high-spirited people who dream of a day when things will be different, better. But revolutionaries do more than dream. They give their best to the cause. They relentlessly serve the collective effort.
All that is needed is a ragtag group of spirited revolutionaries who believe it can happen and are willing to take the first step.”
[Bill Hybels]
Thats the question. Will you take the first step? Whatever your dream, whatever your cause- will you take the first step?
I desire to see Jesus Christ enthroned in Ballymena Academy, to be a part of the generation that seeks His face. Will I take the first step?
by emma | May 17, 2005 | Everything Else
Nothing particularly exciting with me today, have had quite a busy day with different stuff thats been going on. Had my first AS level exam today, physics practicle- not good. Really difficult stuff but hey what can you do?! Thought i’d post another sunset picture today, they’re just so pretty and I love them!
by emma | May 15, 2005 | Exodus, Faith
Camping at Rod’s was great, we had such an awesome time. Sat up half the night (some of the guys ended up just falling asleep around the camp fire), spent some time just worshipping, praising God in the bottom of the field, in the still of the night. There were so many stars in the sky, it was beautiful! Seriously, i’ve never noticed it so much before.
As we sat around the fire, I was reminded of the day the Holy Spirit came, and descended like tongues of flames. On a Friday night I would normally be at Pulse after our team meeting, but i missed it to go camping with these guys- it was the last night. As i’ve since found out, God did a big thing at Pulse on Friday. Many people recommitted themselves to Christ, or made that desicion for the first time. As I look back, I cant help but think, but wonder- dream, even- that this is the start of a new revival. I spent a long time while camping just staring at the moon, and reminding myself of the prophecy of Joel:
And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: and also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my Spirit. And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of Jehovah cometh. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of Jehovah shall be delivered; for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those that escape, as Jehovah hath said, and among the remnant those whom Jehovah doth call.
[Joel 2: 28-32]
Thats the vision the started the 24/7 Prayer movement rolling – a red moon rising, a generation learning to pray as never before. Is this the begining?
The big thing our Exodus team has been captivated by is the vision of ‘Generation 24’:
Who may ascend the hill of the Lord?
Who may stand in his holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
Who does not lift up his soul to another or swear by what is false.
He will receive blessing from the Lord
And vindication from God his Saviour.
Such is the generation of those who seek him,
Who seek your face O God of Jacob.
[Psalm 24:3-6]
Thats our passion, our dream. To be a generation who seek His face.
Is this the beginning?
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