Tag: Obedience

Journal of a Journey

The Nudge I Stopped Ignoring

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything other than a Saturday Lyric for the Soul post.

I have been so consumed with being obedient in every other aspect of my life. I am praying, praising, serving, giving, reading His Word daily, tithing, trying to radiate joy, and whatever else you can think of.

Despite all of that, I knew there was something that I was ignoring. This constant nudge to write a poem, or a blog post, or something.

I’ve sat down to try a few times, but honestly, I wasn’t giving it my full attention, so I struggled. Eventually, that led me to believe I didn’t have anything to say. I’ve treated it like something I’ll “get back to” when life slows down, instead of recognizing it as part of the assignment He’s given me.

Without realizing it, ignoring God’s nudge to write was me being disobedient. And that disobedience opened the door to the enemy.

Soon, I started to doubt if anything I had to write would be good enough anyway. I let the enemy cause me to doubt myself.

I needed clarity. I needed to hear from Him without distractions. So, in another act of obedience, I chose to fast.

I just completed a 3-day water-only fast. During this fast, God continued to show me that obedience is where it all begins.

It was the morning of day two of my fast when I heard the song “We Must Praise.” A song that’s been out for years, and I had never heard it before.

The second line of the song goes “If I were a writer, I would use my pencil.” And after feeling this constant nudge from God, I immediately felt convicted.

God is intentional. If He put writing in me, it’s because He wants me to use it. It’s time I stop running from that and start honoring Him with the gift that He trusted me with.

I sat down and wrote three poems that day!

One thing I’ve realized is that it doesn’t really matter how my writing affects anyone else.

Writing is my release. It’s a way for me to be true to myself. Most importantly, it’s one of the ways I give praise and honor to God.

So, God, here I am. On the path to obedience once again. With my life and with my words, I will give you all the praise.

If He’s nudging you too, I pray you choose obedience.

“Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.” – Psalm 143:10

Songs For the Soul

♫Saturday Lyric for the Soul♫

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Ever heard a song and the lyrics just fill every bit of your heart and soul? Each week, I’ll share the one that poured into me the most.

💛 “If I were a drummer, I would use my cymbal.
If I were a writer, I would use a pencil.
I would use my voice if I were a singer.
No matter who or what we are, we must praise”💛

You’ll be seeing much more of me soon. I once wrote about being faithful with my pen, yet I haven’t been living that out. I’ve been so focused on being obedient in every other area that I’ve been ignoring the very thing I know He’s been nudging me to do. This song didn’t just speak to my soul; it convicted me. It’s time for me to pick up my pen again and honor Him with the gift He placed in me.

Journal of a Journey

He Called, I Answered

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Let me tell you about our God.

He is truly faithful and He will always make His presence known.

It’s up to us to pay attention.

For example, the Friday before last, I was on another solo trip to Carolina Beach, North Carolina. It was past 10pm and I was taking a walk on the beach. As I walked, I passed couples, groups of friends, and families enjoying themselves together. For the first time during this trip I thought to myself, “I guess it would be nice to be here with someone else.”

I quickly checked my thought process, continued my walk and took in the view of the moon reflecting off of the water.

As I made my way back to the access point near my hotel, I pulled out my phone to record myself and the water. Within 30 seconds of the video I heard a song start playing.

Now the beach was steps from the boardwalk, where music from restaurants and bars was common.

However, the song playing was Reckless Love and that was quite unexpected. (If you haven’t heard it, go do so)

To my right was an access point to the boardwalk, so I left the beach to listen. Right off the access point, a live performer was playing his guitar and singing on a rooftop. (I later found out it was American Idol contestant Matthew Sexton.)

Within seconds others began gathering near me and recording. It was beautiful to see people come together to worship our God.

Matthew sang one more worship song and ended his performance.

One of the people who gathered near me was a 24 year old videographer, named Zach. Zach had lived in the area for the past 8 years and was shocked to hear worship on the boardwalk, something he said was a rare occurrence.

Seeing so many people stop everything for worship had both of us beyond excited. We were on fire and spent the next hour talking about our love for the Lord, what He’s brought us through, and our prayers for the world around us.

After realizing the time, we went our separate ways. As I walked back to my hotel, it dawned on me how quickly God can act.


Within 10 minutes, I went from thinking it would be nice to be there with someone, to reminding myself I’m never alone with Him, to Him making His presence known and bringing community to me.

That song playing was Him calling me. All I had to do was answer.

I cried tears of gratitude all the way back to my room.

Let me tell you about our God…He WILL show up. He WILL supply ALL your needs. Every time.

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19

Songs For the Soul

♫Saturday Lyric for the Soul♫

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Ever heard a song and the lyrics just fill every bit of your heart and soul? Each week, I’ll share the one that poured into me the most.

💛And He says love me, love me with your whole heart
He wants it all today
Serve Me, serve Me with your life now
He wants it all today
Bow down, let go of your idols
He wants it all today
He wants it all today
He wants it all today
He wants it all 💛

✝ Over the past two weeks, I’ve felt God calling me to obedience; to choose Him over all else. I can’t always say I’ve responded perfectly, but I know it’s a daily choice to live in a way that pleases Him. Some days I fall short, but I keep trying.

On my way to bible study Wednesday night, I was talking to God and partly to myself, and I just kept repeating that He wants all of me. All of my heart and all of my mind. I drive and vow to keep trying to give Him my all. 
Before bible study, my church has a short worship service. The second song they sang was He Wants It All. As I sang along, I couldn’t stop the tears from falling. Message received. ✝

Journal of a Journey

Faithful with My Pen

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As a young Christian woman, I am still learning what it means to be obedient to Christ.

Obedience looks different for everyone.
For me, I’ve learned that it looks like putting pen to paper.

As I continue to study His Word and learn what is pleasing to Him, I continue to make changes to my life and my character.

My goal is not to be perfect, but to live a life that is truly pleasing to Him.

There are a few areas of life that I know I still need to work on.

  1. Spreading the Good News.
  2. Building community in Christ.
  3. Serving

The more I learn the importance of sharing the Good News with others, being as introverted as I am, I have struggled with how to do so.

But I think that is a big reason as to why I started this blog in the first place. It’s why I started sharing my poetry on social media.

And obedience for me is sharing words He’s placed on my heart, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Because although I may not be able to voice it aloud just yet, my poetry often speaks to the love God has for us all and what it feels like to be His.

My writing is the gift He’s given me to be able to share His love with others. I love to write. I love to create. And the fact that I can do so and honor Him is a blessing that I have to stop taking for granted.

He has been calling me to be consistent in sharing my writing through this blog and social media posts.

In order to improve that first area, I’m choosing to be obedient by consistently sharing the gift He’s given me each week.

I’ll continue to honor Him in every post and I’ll share my journey as I put myself out there to try to improve the other areas of my life.

Can this introvert find her community in Christ?
Will she get the courage to serve in new ways?
I believe that it’s coming. I just have to do the work.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10