Jan 15, 2017 |
Frankly, On Faith: Spiritual Groanings
by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68
Frankly, On Faith.
You know those days. Those oxymoronic, Lord-keep-my-mouth-shut days when what you want to say comes out all wrong? Or worse, when what you don’t (or shouldn’t) say, comes out of your mouth anyway?
What about that disconnect between your brain and your tongue when there’s little translation going on, and it’s just one big, hot mess and you sound like Frankenstein trying to sing?
Ain’t gonna lie. I kinda hate those days.
Those days that sap the language right out of you, leaving you with a foggy head and bewildered thoughts.
And you want me to pray through this? I can’t even . . .
Thankfully, God knows what we need. I mean, He always does, right?
But did you know He has an interpreter to help make sense of our nonsense?
“And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.” Romans 8:26, NLT
The Holy Spirit takes our crazy, our chaos, and straightens it into a direct line of communication between us and God. The Spirit is our go-between, our translator who speaks both languages and gets the point across.
The next time you don’t know what to say or how to say it, or want to know where to start, ask the Holy Spirit to breathe in you. He’ll take your messages straight to God. And bring God right back to you.
CLICK TO TWEET: Frankly, On Faith: The Holy Spirit straightens the line of communication between us and God.
With some sweet tea for your beautiful voice and headphones for listening,
~Molly Jo
Frankly, On Faith: Spiritual Groanings
And Frankly, My Dear . . . That’s all she wrote!
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Jan 8, 2017 |
Frankly, on Faith: God Is Always
by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68
Frankly, On Faith.
There are a lot of uncertains in the world. A lot of maybe’s, a lot of I-don’t-knows. A lot of wishes, and dreams, and breath-holding.
A lot of negatives, too. Did y’all know you need to be hugged at least seven times a day to stay healthy? And each hug should last at least five seconds long?
One sincere smile counteracts five negative glances.
So think about it: Less than one minute of your entire day is all it takes for your body to register joy, acceptance, and strength.
Less than sixty seconds.
And that’s with everybody hugging you. If you’re the hugger ~ just one out of seven ~ your time commitment is even less.
So why is so hard to think God needs so much more of our time just to show up in our lives? In the time it’s taken you to read this far, He’s already working on whatever it is you need Him to work on.
How do you like them apples?
Here’s an exercise for you this week: Consider the affirmations of God. Not what you want Him to be. Not what others tell you He could do. But what the Bible says, and what He has proven (or is proving) to you.
Make a list. Write it out. Tell it to yourself. Post notes in your day planner, on your mirror, in your car. Remind yourself of who He is.
New and unsteady in your faith? Not sure you can trust Him? Ask Him to show you.
Beat down, exhausted, tired, worn out, and giving up on personal miracles? Tell Him about it. He already knows anyway. The cool thing with God is, He’ll never turn His back on you. Never.
I know. Sometimes it feels like it. But honestly. He won’t.
For me, God is always
- Faithful. He sticks around even when I try to push Him away.
- Unwavering. His promises don’t change just because my emotions do.
- Caring. He clothes the fields and the animals; of course He’ll clothe me, too.
- Here. He promises over and over to never leave nor forsake me. And He hasn’t.
CLICK TO TWEET: Frankly, On Faith: How is God always for you?
With a little sweet tea and a lot of heavenly honey,
~Molly Jo
Frankly, On Faith: God Is Always
And Frankly, My Dear . . . That’s all she wrote!
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Jan 2, 2017 |
Frankly, On Faith
by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68
Frankly, On Faith.
What does it mean, to “take it on faith”?
Faith is stronger than a hope, or an “I think so.” Faith isn’t wringing your hands while mumbling, “Yeah, I guess that might work.”
Faith is an innate belief. Faith is deeper than trust.
Faith says, “God’s got this.” No matter what.
Faith is the umbrella encouraging you to move forward when all you want to do is stay under the blankets until the storm passes.
Faith says, “This moment sucks, but this life is okay.”
Faith isn’t easy. It’s not handed out like lollipops at a party.
Faith is developed, often through struggles.
Faith starts with a deep breath and a slow exhale.
Faith begins with saying, “I don’t know, but I’m willing to learn.”
Faith is choosing to believe the good over the bad. Faith is choosing to let go without always having something new to hold on to. Faith is choosing to free fall, knowing Someone Else has your parachute.
Faith is dramatic, and scary, and quiet, and bold.
Faith is that part of you pushing doubts aside and giving you room to smile.
Frankly, On Faith: Hebrews 11:1 NLT
And Frankly, My Dear . . . That’s all she wrote!
