"The Quickening"

I wish I could say that I write this blog as someone who

rarely if ever  messes up their christian walk.  I am still in the process

of growing and I know I have a long way to go to be the

women that God intended me to be. 

BUT...

There are ways and means by which God directs me as I go along

this journey with Him.  One of these ways is through my conscience.

I had the opportunity to hear a "Quickening" moment from a

friend of mine.  Then had the opportunity a couple of weeks later

to share a "Quickening" moment of my own with another trusted friend.

Quickening -  To me these are moments and instances that pop up

in our Christan walk when you suddenly realize you were wrong.  The pain

deep in your heart, felt from the realization and knowledge that you just

 hurt your Lord, is one the worest pains a Christain can feel.

 You were in a position to make a good choice and before you knew it...

You Didn't!

Before God can pour out His Mercy on us, we must

recognize these moments and not crumble from them or pretend

they are not there but to use them for what they are.  A chance to grow,

a chance to fall in front of the throne of grace and be honest and say...

"Dear Lord... I just totally messed up"

"Dear Lord help me to right this, and  help me to recognize this

type of moment again and have victory over it.

Then let Gods mercy flow over you.  Receive His forgiveness, learn and

MOVE on! 

(To be totally honest, I have never had a quickening moment where

I could "just move on" at least right away. It usually makes me sick

for a few days or maybe a week or longer.  Then long after God has forgiven

me I decide to forgive myself.)

The point is ... 

Are you having them?  Do you clearly feel the pressure of

Gods hand on your heart when you sin or make a wrong choice.

Do you think you don't ever make wrong choices?

Then

Accept Gods grace when you ask for forgiveness.  Ask for

direction, wisdom and strength to be ready for the next

time a choice presents itself.

and remember

The path our mistakes lead because of sin

can be hard to walk through.  If you repent, God will

walk through them with you.  Some of those days may seem

to dark for any part of our Savior to be there, but His word

promises He is. 

Lord Quicken my spirit at each and every wrong turn

no matter the pain from these times, I promise to learn.

Make me stronger by them as I get up from my fall.

Lead me back to the top of the mountain to better hear your call.

Your mercy will forgive me after I kneel at your throne of grace.

My goal and my hearts desire, to glorify and someday see your sweet face.