Monday, September 27, 2010

On the mountains...


How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of the messenger who brings good news,
the good news of peace and salvation,
the news that the God of Israel reigns!



Today is my last day in Kansas. Ever since we moved here..I've been counting down the days until I would leave. Now, I wish I could stop counting. I just want a little more time...especially with my family. They are a gift to me. For everything they've done for me. Everything they've imparted in me. I will be forever grateful. How could I not be anything but thankful?
Recently, I returned from a trip to Kentucky. It was one of the best trips I've ever been on...honestly. I came home from that trip knowing that I loved my family. Don't get me wrong, I've always known I've loved them...but this time, I realized that I genuinely loved being around them. When I returned to Kansas, I brought my newfound love to my aunt and uncle. And they made me realize that my family in Kentucky aren't the ones who've changed. It was me. I'm not the same girl I was when I moved from KY at 14 years old. I am different, a brand new creation. God sent me there as an apostle. That's where my mission started. Within the first 20 minutes of arriving in KY, my little cousin John Blake and I were praying over  my mom. She was previously in the hospital for 3 weeks fighting off pneumonia in both lungs. And there I was, praying for her healing and for the fulfillment of God's calling in her life. I was even reconnected with kids I went to elementary school with. In the end..I was laying hands on them too! Praying for God to show Himself strong in their lives. And you know what? He did. This trip was so great because I remained the true Susanna Carol Willhite. Staying strong in who I am.
Tomorrow is when my mission continues. My aunt, uncle, and John Blake are driving down to Dallas, TX to catch a flight to Guatemala. The time is getting closer...and the fight against the enemy is growing. I'm about to embark on the journey that God has placed before me...and the Devil doesn't dwell in happiness over that. He's causing my nerves to rise...and the fear to set in. But, you wanna know something? I will not stand for it. I know what God wants me to do. And I will be faithful to complete it. Yes, it may be hard. No doubt it will be. But..God...He is teaching me to be content...content alone. With Him..and Him alone. 
I know where I am headed. And I know it's where I'm supposed to be right now. God has called me righteous...and He called me beautiful. Especially my feet. Isaiah 52:7 says, "How beautiful are the feet of the messenger who brings the good news, the good news of peace and salvation." And that's just what I'll be doing. Walking on the paths with the love of Jesus in my heart..spreading it to everyone I come into contact with. Jesus thinks I'm beautiful, and He thinks my feet are too.

Friday, September 24, 2010

A Love Revolution.

How much do we really love God? We say we love Him with our whole heart. But...do we really? Why is it so easy to spend time with people...but when it's about God...we always think we have more time. Think about it. We're constantly pushing aside the One who ALWAYS put us first. Think about it.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Your Story.

Have you thought about it? What's your story about? We all have one. Every one of us. If you were to get out a piece of paper right now, right this instant..and started writing your story..what would it be like? What would it say?
What standards are you living by? Do you look around and compare yourself to the ones around you? You do that because it makes you feel better about yourself? No. We don't live by the standards of this world. If we do, then our story is going to be all about us. That's not that way it should be. We were called to something bigger. 1 Peter 2:21 says, "To this you were called, Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps." We have the perfect example. Jesus Christ. He came and showed us how we are to live. So, why aren't we pursuing His life? Let us not get entangled by the world we live in. Let us live out our calling. Our destiny. Live for Jesus Christ. Live for something bigger than yourself. And your story will be become bigger than you too. 
It's our choice. It's simple. Choose Life. Surrender everything to God. He's not going to look you over. He sees you. He wants to talk to you and show you what He's had planned for you from the very beginning. Even BEFORE the very beginning. Don't give this world a chance to catch you. Genesis 4:7 says, "But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it." We MUST chase after God with a never ending perseverance. Throw off everything that slows you down. And sprint..in an all out pursuit for God. Because, when you're running as fast as you can for Jesus...nothing can touch you. Nothing can catch you.