GOOD MORNING! Well my trusted followers (which I actually think is around EIGHT people now) it has been awhile since we have last talked, and a LOT has happened!! We have moved to a new job, went on a few mini vacations (due to being laid off), and even survived a (not so confirmed) tornado! And of course for the most exciting news.... We will be welcoming baby number THREE sometime in December!!!! Life has been ever changing as God leads the Hatten family into new seasons, changing our hearts to reflect His, and exposing areas that aren't in accordance to the best our Father has for us! Today, I'll share a bit about the struggles I've been experiencing and the dominate power of the truth of God that gets us all through our current battles, amen!
Who doesn't want a peace filled home, a home that reflects Jesus' prayer "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven" to have this be a reality. Well, this Kingdom home has been a long process, and one in which... to be honest is still a work in progress. A lot of failure has gone into pursing peace in my home, mistakes galore have been made, and the majority of these mistakes stem from taking a worldly perspective on peace, parenting, and marriage. It is EASY to walk in worldly "wisdom" when you are NOT refreshing your mind with the truth found in the Word of God.
I've had several dry periods in my life as a result of taking this worldly perspective. I'll be on fire for God one week, and then, to be honest... Struggling to devote myself to quality time with The Creator. The Creator who created me to have a longing, a longing ONLY HE COULD FILL. (Just to be clear, I don't mean a devotion in a legalistic way, but in one that builds faith, that puts truth in your spirit, and is constantly reminding of the love the Lord has for us.) It is important to stay in the Word because it contains TRUTH, LIFE, and LIGHT.
A lack of self discipline and a lack of making sure that my life is a reflection of the will of the Father has caused peace to be... well hard to come by. Because I have allowed my heart to take on the "truths" of the world, it was no longer in accordance with the Fathers will, and ALL my labor was vain labor. Here lately, I have done a lot of vain labor, that has left me spiritually empty and naturally exhausted. What happens is, we take our life (which should bring glory to God) and we put it in order of the world, because the world, not the Word has become the normal. We are fed lies every time we turn on the tv, go to the grocery store, and turn on the radio. We have become so busy, scheduled, and exhausted that we aren't replacing these lies with the truth. We battle in the flesh instead of submitting in the spirit. The battle that is waging in the heavenly places, is after one thing, you. After your mind, your time, your heart, spirit, and soul.
Satan, marked with all deceit, has attempted to convince many that wisdom comes from anywhere and everywhere... Except your bible! Want marriage advice? Need instruction on parenting? We need to search out the Word FIRST, then with our eyes set on the spiritual world, (on heavenly things) look to change our situation in the natural. The bible is not an outdated book, that was only applicable 2,000 + years ago, the God that is written in it, is the same today as He was yesterday, as He has always been. Peace and rest both come through Jesus, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; NOT AS THE WORLD GIVES do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27). If we are constantly seeking peace through the world it is hard to "set our mind on things above, not on things on earth" (Colossians 3:2)
We need to be world CHANGERS not world SEEKERS. This all starts with a change of heart, to live in response to The Father, and not in response to the world. To seek the Lord diligently, because He promises He will be found.
"Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And if there be any wicked way in me, lead me in the way everlasting." (Psalm 139:23-34) I love this scripture, there are parts of our hearts that we are blinded to, but the One can reveal it to us, and we can be lead in the way of life. God doesn't just point out our wickedness and abandon us, He is willing to lead us to brighter and better days. Days of peace filled home, days of the glory of God invading the earth, days of Christians instead of cowering awaiting the second coming, rising up and converting Kingdoms to the Kingdom of God!
Let us all walk in the good works that the Lord has planned for us, so that God might receive glory!!! no job is ever too small nor too big for the Kingdom of God!
We need to be world CHANGERS not world SEEKERS. This all starts with a change of heart, to live in response to The Father, and not in response to the world. To seek the Lord diligently, because He promises He will be found.
"Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And if there be any wicked way in me, lead me in the way everlasting." (Psalm 139:23-34) I love this scripture, there are parts of our hearts that we are blinded to, but the One can reveal it to us, and we can be lead in the way of life. God doesn't just point out our wickedness and abandon us, He is willing to lead us to brighter and better days. Days of peace filled home, days of the glory of God invading the earth, days of Christians instead of cowering awaiting the second coming, rising up and converting Kingdoms to the Kingdom of God!
Let us all walk in the good works that the Lord has planned for us, so that God might receive glory!!! no job is ever too small nor too big for the Kingdom of God!
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