Aug 11, 2013

Not good enough unless..

Hello dear ones,
Just meditating and sharing what's been in my heart for a couple of days. My days have been so hectic...I may need to tweek my agenda since I make it. Goodness! We got back from Central PA looking for homes tonight. No house yet :P but after a looong drive back home, doing baths, bedtime routines and all I sat with my DH to watch a couple of Food Network shows. My goodness! Why something so 'fun' as cooking has to be made a STRESS...for crying out loud (ok! first time I use that expression, lol!).


Everything around us is stressful. If you do something well...according to the world standards is not good enough unless you do it in 0.2 seconds!! Gee! This needs to stop. That is a lie. You are good enough and you are very loved. :) On my trip back and forth from central PA today I kept meditating about the Hebrew word Shalom. I kept declaring this word, over me, my DH and children. I asked the Lord and even googled its meanings. There is a hunger in me to seek peace, true peace. The one that stays with you even if things don't go well.

I still have much to learn. I want His peace in my heart. It is part of the Fruit of the Spirit. Last week I studied the story of Jesus blessing the children. I taught the kids the difference between a prayer and a blessing. They then started practicing blessing each other with these words: May God give you peace (following Numbers 6:24-26).

So much to learn. Today I was putting it into practice. Trips with little kids are stressFULL.
Life, traffic, appointments, and even cooking can become stressful. Are we masters in making things stressful? I'm asking my Lord to make ME a peace-maker. A creator of PEACE. In my home, my parenting (uf, I need that one), in my appointments, even while I cook and do other chores.

Stress brings sickness...it distorts things and don't allow you to focus on what really matters. You may see less projects, but believe me God is working in my heart, I'm not only creating art, I'm creating life around. Il share a dream I had this week to see what do you think. In my dream I was teaching others how to make wax people. (Don't laugh!) Interesting to me, I was CREATING something beautiful, teaching it also...God gave me His ability to do that (even in my dream). I was making human figures with wax! And I was good at it. :) Well...one thing was missing in my dream for this I prayed and still will pray some more. In Genesis, God created mankind....beautifully  and wonderfully...but it was not until He breathed on them that they were instruments of His peace. Make me an instrument of peace Lord. Breathe on me...I need to be full of you and your Holy Spirit. Breathe on me....He makes such beautiful things don't you think?!!

There you have it...my artistisc loving heart, bringing my thoughts out loud. Life is crazy but the God of peace still reigns. Is He reigning in your life today with peace? He WANTS to do beautiful things.

If you got DOOOWN here, most probably you know me and love me...thanks for reading. For you I dedicate this song cause He still loves MAKING beautiful things. He CREATES...I love that!

Happy Sunday!
 
Jessica Urrutia
King of Prussia, PA
Stampin'Up! Independent Demonstrator
and Passionate Lover of Christ :)

9 comments:

  1. Jessica, You are an instrument of peace and love within me! You are the most beautiful person ever! You amaze me and teach me with each of your writings! I think we are all good souls, this stamping sisterhood, but you heighten a self awareness in, dare I say? All of us, I think! You are a blessing in my life and I love you more, for that! I do wish you well with your house hunt and with all things! May peace be with you and you and you in your home! God bless your creative heart, thank you for sharing and teaching so much to all of us (I KNOW many girls who adore you!!!) and again, wishes for peace and a perfect home for your family and all the best in hubby's work, too. I will listen to your song next... thank you for that also! Have a glorious Sunday and week ahead.... Talk with you again, soon! With love and hugs!!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, reading and sharing your loving words. You are a beautiful blessing to me. :) love you friend.
      Jessica

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  2. WOW! What a beautiful representation of God's love! How awesome! TFS Jessica!!!

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    1. After reading this I knpw you heard the song. Isn't our God amazing. Thanks for sharing your passion too! You rock...
      Jess

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  3. Hugs to you Jessica! I know that God does not give us more than we can handle! You are amazing! :)

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  4. Hugs to you Jessica! I know God does not give us more than we can handle. You are amazing, beautiful, kind and patient. Thank you for sharing. Sometimes its good to take a moment and remember what is really important! : )

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    1. You are a beautiful gift to me sweer friend. Tx for ALL you do. Big hug and blessings of peace. Jess

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  5. Great post abt how peace can be had in us & out for others to see. He is our God of peace & all else pales in comparison. He gives us breath, guidance and rest. You are doing a great job centering all things before the King. He will carry you to His river of peace & establish all your desires in this new land.

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    1. Thanks Jess, I needed that. Love you always. Big hug!
      Jess

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