(Notes taken at the first ever UnitedLife women's conference, 10th October 2009. Don't know if this makes sense to anyone else, but I wanted to put it on here anyway)
(Part One)
Psalm 139v14 - We know God did a good job. We need confidence for opportunities. Wow the world! We are judged by the world, but we can change the flavour of the world, too! Take Susan Boyle, for example. She was judged because of her looks, but once she sang everyone was blown away. (I encourage you to look at her first audition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9whxWNI7bE) If we lose confidence we will hide. By God's will, we can change! God sees me now as His daughter who is blessed, gifted and valued. Who determines what beautiful is anyway? We judge the way the world does. Satan tries to stop us stepping into God's plan for our lives. Isaiah 80v1-2. Arise and shine! Do something. Let God's glory shine on you, and from you. The goodness of God comes upon us when we stand with confidence against the darkness of the world. FREEDOM. Break out and grab the confidence. Fear isn't from God. The world is waiting for us to stand up and be the salt and light of the earth. Standing up is a choice. God is with you. In God's eyes we are all of equal value - believe it in your heart! God looks at us and says "You are valuable." Urge eachother on - God moment! (Jackie was describing a few times when the Holy Spirit told her to say things about God, randomly, and referred to it as a "God moment") Tell people and be encouraged and encourage people. It's God's design! Be who God made you to be, not who others expect you to be. Let's celebreate that we are all different, and be the best "me" ever! Family values affect upbringing - don't let judgement on education etc get you down. Family roles - it's good to be strong but under authority. Free to be strong. Family response to failure - if God wants you to do it, do it! If it goes wrong, try again! Go for it! Family history - today is a new day! Words - listen to God's words, don't accept negative words. Don't let it affect your confidence. BEcause God tells the truth. How I am created is how I am designed and what I'm called to do. Stir up the gift of God on our lives! Step out (Loaves and fish)
*At this point I got a picture of a small rose that is starting to curl up and it is covered in thorns, which represented being exhausted and worn down with excess baggage. It then bloomed into a beautiful rose with the thorns falling off. "By the grace of God you have been made new... and beautiful" is what I wrote next to it as I drew what I saw.*
(Part Two - after lunch!)
Really really really DO WATCH this video. Seriously. It's really moving. (If you don't understand who people are meant to be etc, feel free to ask me) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyheJ480LYA. Whatever we are, nothing is too big for God. He pulls us through. Purpose = potential. Without a purpose, life is pointless. Why are we doing what we are doing? The cause is Jesus Christ. Vision without a cause is just personal goals. Don't lose purpose or conform to our belief systems so we live without purpose amidst purposeless people. Be salty salt! Don't underestimate God's calling. Ecclesiastes 3v9-12. God has placed eternity in our hearts. If Jesus came back now, what would I have to show for my life? Focus on eternity. Am I fulifilling my purposes? For this cause we are born. To bear witness to the truth. 1 John 1. Declare Jesus Christ to the world. Bring peace and subdue nations with the Gospel. Transform with the Good News and illuminate the way to Jesus. However amazing we are, without Jesus it is just us with personal goals amounting eventually to nothing. Jesus is the one who can bring us to God. Thank you Jesus! Jesus is the answer to the world. Declare what Jesus has done and is doing today! The only way and the only one. People get different reactions when they mention Jesus (as opposed to the Holy Spirit, God or something similar.) This is surely confirmation that Jesus is the only one. Blessed are the persecuted. You need to declare Jesus more! Jesus is the challenge. We all have a testimony to share. People want to - need to - hear it. Be ready with your testimony. God's love is so amazing that even when we are reluctant He is still there to make it easier for us. Be intentional. Look for opportunities to declare God anywhere and everywhere, whenever. Be interruptable. The Holy Spirit helps us have boldness to share Jesus. As you do this and trust in God then your purpose will be there to take hold of. Let God pick the fruit at the right time. God has a plan. So be relevant and let the Spirit lead you. Be so God-empowered that you can make friends with sinners and not be affected.
*Then I got a picture of the red cross symbol. This said to me that I personally like to help people with problems etc. I'm sure someone can emphasise with me. And then the cross became the cross Jesus died on. He took the pain, he took the burdens - so give it all to Him. You don't need to carry a thing.*
*Then I got a picture of the red cross symbol. This said to me that I personally like to help people with problems etc. I'm sure someone can emphasise with me. And then the cross became the cross Jesus died on. He took the pain, he took the burdens - so give it all to Him. You don't need to carry a thing.*
God bless you :)
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