Over the past 2 years I’ve stepped out in faith and done various things. I’m the type of person that likes to try things out. I’m still doing a few things and some other projects I’ve quit doing. Do I feel like a failure because I quit? No. Not at all.

There was one particular thing that I had prayed about. I prayed for a year, and that desire kept building up. Then God opened the door for me to walk through. He gave me confirmation upon confirmation. He provided and did everything for me. It was pretty awesome! 3 months into it, I decided to quit because that desire was no longer there, it quickly evaporated.

You know what? God is so good like that. He allows His children to step out in faith and try things, knowing full well that it’s not His will. I was able to get it out of my system and know for sure, without a doubt, that it was not of God. Now, I can stop asking Him about it. lol. I thank God for that opportunity because it taught many things, especially about His love for me. I walked away feeling so free and so encouraged that He gave me that opportunity to try, and He even provided for me abundantly to go through with it. I didn’t feel like a failure when I had quit, I grew much deeper from that experience.

All I’m saying is that it’s okay not to hear God’s voice clearly, to make mistakes, or to step out in faith and TRY. It’s all a learning process and we grow from it. Next week, next year, or in 3 years, we will be stepping out in faith and trying and making more mistakes. Through the bad decisions that we make, God will remind us of His love. If God opens a door and allows you to try something for a season, do it! There’s so much to learn. And if you find out that it’s not God’s will, stop, re-examine, and determine if it’s not of God. There’s no shame in that. I’ve done it numerous of times, I’m human. Especially with this ministry, I am constantly learning, you’ll probably be here to see some of the “oopsies” that I might make along the way!
 

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Sounds harsh? It’s simply the truth. Read on and you’ll see why.

The LORD our God has secrets known to no one. We are not accountable for them, but we and our children are accountable forever for all that he has revealed to us, so that we may obey all words of this law. Duet. 29:29

Paraphrasing here, there are many things God has already made known to us. And there are also things that only He knows and probably would never be revealed to us. No one likes to hear that. Therefore, in this season… Trust Him. We do not need to know everything. Wanting and needing to know is a form of control. Why do we want so much control? Then we wouldn’t have to put our faith into action and trust God. I mean, life would be much easier right? God’s not having any of that. There’s no shortcut in Christianity. He wants us to mature spiritually.

2Pet. 1:3-6 tells us by His divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know Him, the one who called us to Himself by means of His marvelous glory and excellence. Make every effort to add faith, goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness.

Relinquish control and surrender to God. Don’t complain, worry and take matters into your own hands. Quit striving harder and trust more. Complete trust is when we stop reacting. Either you and I can choose to trust Him or keep taking this test over and over and over again until He wins. After all, His purpose will prevail, Proverbs 19:21.
Trusting is obedience. Let’s make sure we pass this test. Be a doer of the Word and not merely being hearers who deceive themselves. James 1:22

Blessings!

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1. I have created a prayer group. There are now 2 separate group. One with 700 members and another with 200. The prayer need is huge and the overwhelming support of one another is very encouraging. This is a private group and only by invite. God is moving in this group. If you would like to be part of this group, please send a request to add me as a friend and I will put add you in.  https://www.facebook.com/janice.le123

2. I have an encouragement group, where we can connect with one another. I have about 600+ members. This is a private group as well. You will be able to make new Christian friends and connect with people from around the world. I have a friend who is a new believer and put her in there, she is now fellowshipping and growing in the Lord because of these groups. She is actively praying and reaching out to others like never before. The best way to grow in the Lord is to serve.

These groups was created with the intentions to get everyone to use their God-given gifts. You may be an intercessor, encourager, or a teacher, we all have something to share with one another. Many are messaging me how God is changing them as they are serving and praying for others. It also takes the focus off us and puts it on God.

3. I have a Marriage page. Created this page on Tuesday, March 5 and we are nearly at 5,000 readers. We will be reaching out and encouraging those who married, divorced, or single..anyone. I will admit to you, I am no expert in this area. But I find that as I’m reading and giving counsel, God gives me revelation and knowledge. I could not have done this on my own. I just praise Him because He always shows up and guides me. Once again, it’s all God!  Here is the link: 
https://www.facebook.com/AbundantGodlyMarriage

This isn’t about more popularity or making a name for myself. I don’t need the fame.  It’s about connecting Christians with one another and equipping others to serve whether it be in real life or online, reaching others for Christ, encouraging people to have a stronger walk with The Lord and supporting those who need support. In the end, God calls us to make much of Him in every part of our lives.

I am grateful that God is using me and expanding my ministry. A word that my pastor spoke over me. God is on the move and I won’t stop Him. Come join us and be blessed and to be a blessing!

Prayer moves the hand that moves the world.

 
Please do not leave me a comment to add you because I won’t be coming back and forth to add everyone. You would need to add me through the link provided. Thank you for understanding. Xoxo

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Facebook is plastered with greetings, gifts, and flowers  that’s been given from loved ones. It’s always nice to see friends happy, and you know what? I’m happy for them. I love gifts as well! After-all, every good and perfect gift is from the Lord.

And, I also know there are many that are hopeless, broken, sad, and probably don’t have a loved one near by. Let’s face it, Valentine’s day is great! But don’t let it fool you though, don’t let the commercialism reel you in and make you discontent.

John 3:16 tells us that LOVE came down to rescue us. As much as we’ve tried to earn people’s love, we cannot earn God’s love. It can only be received. He loves you with an everlasting love. Unfailing love. And He never breaks His promise. Now, this is true LOVE.

Friends, He wants us to accept His love, freely. God wants to quicken you- rejuvenate, refresh, or revitalize in the midst of life’s pressure. (Taken from my pastor’s notes.) He wants to be your all in all. He wants you to draw near.  Will you let Him rejuvenate you? Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. James 4:8

Let the Father love on you, and you just receive His love, and thank Him.

Happy Valentine’s Day and may your life be abundantly filled with love and peace from the Father.

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Ever prayed one? Pray it over your yourself, friends and family.

By Michael W. Smith

In the name of Jesus Christ, I bless you with the promises of God, which are “yes” and “amen.”

May the Holy Spirit make you healthy and strong in body, mind,

and spirit to move in faith and expectancy.

May God’s angels be with you to protect and keep you.

Be blessed with supernatural strength to turn your eyes from foolish, worthless,

and evil things, and to shut out the demeaning and the negative.

Instead, may you behold the beauty of things that God has planned for you as you obey His Word.

May God bless your ears to hear the lovely, the uplifting, and the encouraging.

May your mind be strong, disciplined, balanced, and faith-filled.

May your feet walk in holiness and your steps be ordered by the Lord.

May your hands be tender and helping, blessing those in need.

May your heart be humble and receptive to one another and to the things of God, not to the world.

God’s grace be upon your home, that it may be a sanctuary of rest and renewal,

a haven of peace where sounds of joy and laughter grace its walls,

where love and unconditional acceptance of one another is the constant rule.

May God give you the spiritual strength to overcome the evil one and avoid temptation.

May God’s grace be upon you to fulfill your dreams and visions.

May goodness and mercy follow you all the days of your long life.

Amen

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I feel so lost. What is God’s will or His purpose for me in this season? Did you know, I was asking this same question 8 months ago? I have emails to prove it. I was emailing my friends and asking them as if they knew! It’s pretty funny looking back.
It was a hard season, because I felt the exact same way as you do. A lot of what ifs, should have, what now, feeling of emptiness, and lacking joy… sounds familiar?

Here’s what I’ve learned during that time.

I often tell people that right where you are is His will or His purpose for this season. We don’t know His exact plans for the future, we do know that His plans are always good and never to harm us. Jeremiah 29:11

If we keep seeking for our future purpose and His will, we lose sight of what’s going on in the present moment.

Although, I feel there’s nothing enjoyable right now and everything is mundane and redundant. Nevertheless, I need to remember that serving Him right where I am can be very enjoyable, if I choose for it to be. Serving includes volunteering, cook a meal for the sick, help a friend, drop off a small gift for someone, or encourage someone who is going through some hard times with coffee. I told you it can be fun! Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. -Romans 12:11

God’s will or purpose for your life may not include a big platform or a big ministry. You may never get a big platform. I may never be on stage preaching and that’s okay with me. I just want to be faithful and obedient.
When I am faithful with the little things in life, God can entrust me with me much more. (It’s my favorite quote! You’ll hear it a lot this year.)

Luke 16:10 tells us, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” Can God trust you with what little you have, presently?

Don’t concentrate too much about your future purpose, rather think about who can I serve right now? What can I do to make a difference? And see where He takes you as you continue to be faithful.

I pray that as you look for ways to serve, you’ll grow closer to The Lord and He will open up doors for you. Remember, this is not a religious duty. It is out of His love that we are compelled to serve and love one another.

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. -Galatians 5:13

Blessings!

Janice

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Hi everyone,

It’s always so nice to come back on here and share my heart with all of you. It’s 2013. Feels so funny to say that! However, it is a new year and a new season.

I love to journal. I love to write down my goals for each new year. It motivates me to live bigger and see my faith in action. As I look back on all my journal entries, I often wonder, wow, did I really set these goal?! They seem so unbelievable! Believe it or not, God always answers them (not all but most). That’s how good He is to us. I’m not telling you to ask Him for a mansion. What I’m saying is that if you have goals and desires, write them out and pray about them. It never hurts, but more than anything, you WILL see God at work, only if you record them. Be faithful this new year and let God show you great and mighty things.

Will you take on the challenge and write your goals and desires down?

I’ve been working on a worksheet for you. I pray that this worksheet will help draw you closer to the Lord. Give me any feedback, they are more than welcome. Please share them with friends as well.

Click here and be sure to print it out. 2013 Spiritual Goals

This year I am so grateful for all of you. Love to all until next time!

Oh, did you see the new page I’ve created? Biblical Direction on Facebook. Remember to hit LIKE. ——–>

 
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Today, I felt led to make a post. It is my 31st birthday today and the year is almost coming to a end. I love how my birthday is at the end of the year because I can close it out with a BANG! Ha!

I’m very grateful for this year because I get to do what I love most and that is to encourage my beloved readers. I get to speak into your life and share my pain, hurts, trials and past experience with you. In doing so, I get to hear powerful testimonies and how my posts have brought you through some of the most trying times. Life and death is in the power of the tongue (words). What a blessing!

Blessings aren’t always about material things. True blessing is what we can do for others. In return, we get fulfillment and love that no money, power nor fame could ever get us.

I’m also very grateful to see how far the Lord has brought me. I know… I’ve said it over and over and over again in many of the blog posts. It amazes me, that’s all. My last testimony touched so many people. I’m happy that it did. I don’t share my past experiences for pity. I share them to encourage those who are struggling with their faith to keep pressing on.

I’m now married for 8 years (Anniversary: December 28th), I have a daughter and a wonderful godly husband. Such a blessing, however, it wasn’t always so easy. I don’t want to give off this notion that my life has always been perfect. Nope!  In the beginning, marriage life was also tough, very tough financially, spiritually, and emotionally. I was stuck working at a banking job I did not enjoy while my daughter was stuck in someone’s care. Husband was rarely ever home. Home life was chaotic. It wasn’t until the last 4 years, my family got to see how beautiful life can be. I got the opportunity to stay home full time, my ministry was birthed, and my husband is home more often than before. It came together, slowly but beautifully.  We stuck to it, we worked it out, we climbed all the mountains to get a clear picture of God’s purpose for us. Now, I can honestly say, we are living God’s purpose.

Hang in there. Fight for the promises and don’t give up just because things aren’t going the way it’s suppose to. I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.-Psalm 116:1

Next year, will be a new chapter for me, new season. I was accepted into Moody Bible College.  I desire to learn that I may minister to those in need effectively. I know that ministry is not by education, but anointing. After much prayer, it’s been decided that schooling will also help me to become more discipline in my studies. With that said, I will continue with my blog and postings on Facebook. I love my readers too much!

I could name 1,000 things I’m grateful for, I’m not going to do that, I’ll save you the trouble!  Just wanted to highlight a few things and boast about God and His goodness to my family.

Keep seeking God and His will. It’s never too late. As we seek to be obedient to Him and fight for the promises He’s given to us.. His plan will be revealed and you will see a beautiful life. For every step you take toward God, God will take a hundred steps toward you… and wrap His arms around you.

By the way, I woke up to 200+ notification on my Facebook page. Wow, the love. I could just feel it oozing out of the screen!! Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. I am blessed!

Add me as a friend, if you haven’t! https://www.facebook.com/overflowingjoy
 
Love you all.
 

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