March 6, 2006
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On my way to Indianapolis…then to Arizona….
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{ peace, joy, and love. }
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“After nearly 2,000 years of Christianity, how can it be that…
…nearly a billion people perform rituals and bring sacrifices to more than 330 deities….
…831 million Muslim prostrate themselves in prayer toward Mecca five times a day…
…a sun worshipper stares into the rising sun until he eventually goes blind…”
{ Facts from Gospel for Asia }
Oh God, will you send me? Am I able to go into a place so unfamiliar to me? Am I able to speak to people who might not accept me?
But You say: “Child, you are able. With Me, You are able. Do you not know that I will give you all of the strength that you need? All you need is Me, Child. You will show them Me…you will speak to people in wonderful ways…you will teach…you will disciple. I’ll give you the strength. When Moses went to Pharaoh, he was not a good speaker, but yet I spoke to him and through him in a mighty way. Be bold, my daughter…”
Arielle: “Lord, but, will people listen? Will I know where to go, what to do, what to say? Oh Jesus, how worthy You are…I am in awe of You…”
God: “Yes, Child…I will speak through you, do not worry. You do not need to look to man for your wisdom and words. Come to Me, and I will fill you with My wisdom, My love, and My presence. Come to Me, Child, and you will see where I will take you. Don’t lose heart, but trust in Me. Always, always trust in Me…”
Arielle: “I trust in You. I’m learning. In You, oh Lord, is my hope…my peace. Jesus, empty me so that You can fill me with Yourself. Let me overflow with Your love. Overflow with Your joy…”
God: “Wait on Me, Child…and you will see…wonderful things are ahead. Take heart, and keep your eyes on me and My will. Take heart, Child, and give me everything you are. Your plans, thoughts, desires…everything. Then, c l i n g t o M e. Cling to Me so that nothing will move you. I will keep you in My arms. Always in My arms.”
Arielle: “Yes, Jesus…keep me close to You. I give it all…You lead and I will follow. Like a child that takes her father’s hand as he gently leads her…so I will grasp Your hand and keep my eyes always upon You.”
You said “go“
Therefore, I’ll go.
If you say “stay“
I will stay.
I will be.
Your love is indescribable…
Your love…
You,
Jesus.
You. satisfy.”
“The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
{ II Corinthians 4:4-6 }
Comments (30)
Wow… amen to that.
I’m so blessed to hear of the wonderful ways God is working in you.
God is calling me as a missionary, too… and I often feel just that–so small, so far from where He wants me to be. Yet He is my strength and my refuge, and with Him, all things are possible. Step by step, little by little everyday… =)
God bless you ever more today, Arielle.
And may you bless Him right back.
RYC – I live in Phoenix. I would invite you to our church but we just lost our building and we’re trying to negotiate with another church to use their building at 2:00 on Sunday afternoon. If we have a place, maybe you can visit us.
Larry
Beautiful, Arielle! Thanks for sharing your heart. May He fill you up and pour you out, as you willingly surrender all to Him.
So many exciting things going on, eh? Wow! You are a blessing and an encouragement to many more than you know! Much love to you! Lois
As I always am, I am so blessed by your heart for our Lord Jesus! When I read “…c l i n g t o M e. Cling to Me so that nothing will move you,” I was so moved by the truth of that statement. Yes, His desire is that we cease “being tourists in His Present and instead be permanent residents”! Thanks, dear sister…With much love and many prayers, Paula
What are you doing TODAY to prepare to LEAVE tomorrow?
Are you ready if He called?
Praise the Lord — I’m praying for you and your calling. I just love reading your post — you bless me with your devoted spirit for Him.
PG
Isaiah 49
The Servant of the LORD 1Listen to me, O coastlands,
and give attention, you peoples from afar.The LORD called me from the womb,
from the body of my mother he named my name. 2He made my mouth like a sharp sword;
in the shadow of his hand he hid me;he made me a polished arrow;
in his quiver he hid me away. 3And he said to me, “You are my servant,
Israel, in whom I will be glorified.” 4But I said, “I have labored in vain;
I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity;yet surely my right is with the LORD,
and my recompense with my God.”
5And now the LORD says,
he who formed me from the womb to be his servant,to bring Jacob back to him;
and that Israel might be gathered to him–for I am honored in the eyes of the LORD,
and my God has become my strength– 6he says:”It is too light a thing that you should be my servant
to raise up the tribes of Jacob
and to bring back the preserved of Israel;I will make you as a light for the nations,
that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”
7Thus says the LORD,
the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One,to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nation,
the servant of rulers:”Kings shall see and arise;
princes, and they shall prostrate themselves;because of the LORD, who is faithful,
the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.”
It was true of our humbled suffering servant Jesus Christ and he now lives in us. I pray that he makes you as a sharp sword and a polished arrow to accomplish all that he has purposed. I will be dedicating my site to this in the month of April as the Lord has deeply burdened this on my heart.
Grace and Peace,
JC
Cling to me so that nothing will move you, wow!! This post is so insanely beautiful. Be blessed today!
wow, arielle.
Thank you for sharing your conversation with your LORD.
Thank you for encouraging me at my site.
Blessings on you!
it’s awesome to see another from “my generation” stepping up, stepping out … and courageously being used by God … love you!
Thank you sis , i myslef i’m so much blessed with your site as well, i love to read and learn from other’s experinces, specially when they have a close relationship with God like you do. Keep it up! ^_^
I hope you have a great week .
God bless !
Barbie
hey arielle,
I was wondering if I could maybe get that link again, the link where you’ve uploaded those worship songs. I would be awesome if you could find it for me! Thanks so much!
-Gabby
The weather right now is great, around 75. But in the summer it is HOT!!!
Good word!
I don’t know when you’re coming here but I just saw the weather forecast and it’s cooling down to 60-65 the rest of the week and is supposed to rain on the weekend, which would be the 1st rain we’ve had in almost 5 months. So it will be good for us, but bad for you if that’s when you’re coming.
it’s my prayer that God would touch this generation and bring revival, it’s always a blessing to see what God is teaching you.
Praise Jesus for your heart, Arielle! Thanks for your thoughtfulness and visiting my site! May you continue in your growth and intimacy with the Lord.
THANK YOU!
God Bless!
-Gabby
Beautiful post. I love your site. It reveals a beautiful heart for our God. Blessings.
Lori
Key word: Love. People respond to love far quicker than to doctrine.
Heather
Your heart for our King and His people is so beautiful….
Stopping by to say I love you and I am praying for you! Paula
I have read many xanga’s, and I’m so blessed each time I visit yours. Arielle, you truly have a passion for the Lord which encourages many. I know whereever you minister, God is going to use you. His love will flow through you. Healing the brokenhearted and healing the fatherless generation.
Blessings, Monique
It was a delight for me to have a small portal through which I could view the conversation of our Lord with one of His children.
safe travels, wherever you go.
yes!
Miss you! Love, M
Beautiful song…who sings it? Traveling mercies to you. Praying God reveals Himself to you and shows you where He wants you to be. Keep running the race!