Encourage one another

One of the most disturbing things I've seen is a defeated Christian. I mean someone who looks like life is having their way with them. They have no hope, peace or joy. They are utterly defeated. They walk around telling everyone about their woes and problems. They don't know how to smile because they forgot and they have also managed to surround themselves with like-minded Christians. 

If you find yourself like the above believer I encourage you to get out. I encourage you to remember who and what you are. You are a chosen vessel. Gods beloved child. You are the apple of his eye. Stop focusing on the storm like Peter did and just walk towards him. Don't let your mind take you to places that God never wanted you to be. You must mature in him. He is seeking mature believers because then and only then will you be able to receive what he has next in store for you. He is God, he knows all about our shortcomings but you must always remember that God hates complaining.

I know that at times this walk gets hard and sometimes it feels as though everything is going wrong. If you knew where the Lord has me some of you would bury your head in the sand, but I know better. God has been too good to me and I know that there is nothing too hard for him. I stand on his promises daily and when I feel overwhelmed I'm reminded of the last time he brought me out. It is important as believers that we write down the things that God has brought us from. Use them as a reminder when he brings you to the next test or season. I know in this season that God is pruning some things that no longer are bearing any fruit. I know that God has not forgotten about me. I know that he has things working together for my good. 

The next time you find yourself complaining and murmuring filled with defeat. Remember that Jesus has already overcome the world. Remember that this is not your home. Remember that you have a mission on this earth and it is not to worry about self. Become selfless in Christ. In Christ there is joy, in him there is hope and he steady remains our peace. 

God loves you and so do I. 

-Kristina 

A man named Reynold

I know I have been gone for a few weeks. So many changes in my life right now. I know God is taking me through brokenness in order to be effective for his kingdom. I'm also on a journey to finally lose this baby weight. I've been married for three years and in that time we've had two beautiful babies. I told myself no more babies so there are no more excuses for losing this weight. 

I headed off to the gym yesterday and had an amazing time. I was just basking in the Lords presence, reading his word and listening to worship music. I love his presence even while working out. I spent over an hour in the gym and was back on the treadmill when I felt in my spirit it was time to leave. 

I got off the treadmill and jumped in my car and looked up to see this man sitting in front of the gym. He had bags with him and was eating cookies.  In my spirit, I felt the Lord leading me to talk with him. To remind him that Jesus loved him and that he cared. I did what I know to do best and talked myself right out of that one! I mean Lord for real! You want me, alone, to walk up to this stranger and tell him that you love him. Ha! I literally out loud was talking to myself. "What if he is crazy?" "What if he tries to hurt you?" "You should have someone with you this is not sound." 

I told myself for over ten minutes why I should not go up to this stranger. Then the Lord told me that was all the enemy trying to get me to not say it. I knew that if I did not go up to this man that I would not be able to forgive myself. I wondered if I did not go up to this man and he had just prayed "Lord do you still love me?" What if I was that answer. The Holy Spirit reminded me that he requires obedience over sacrifice. So I asked the Lord to be with me and walked up to this man. 

When I walked up to him. I said, "The Lord wanted me to let you know that he still loves you. I don't know why you are sitting here, by the way, why are you sitting here?" He said that he lost his job in March and did not have a home. He asked me for my name and I told him and asked for his and he said Reynold. We spoke for about ten minutes. We shook hands and he thanked me for telling him that and coming over. I gave him the cash that I had on me and he thanked me for it. We exchanged numbers and I told him that I would keep in touch. 

I say all of this to say that God requires our obedience. He wants to know that you will be obedient to do what he instructs you to do. He is not moved by our sacrifice he is moved when we obey. When we say "Yes Lord I'll obey." God wanted to reveal to me that if you will obey me not only will this please me but I have something in store for your obedience. You will never know what is on the other side of your obedience and how that will help someone else.

I encourage you to choose to obey what God is telling you. If he is instructing you to move then do that. If he is telling you to trust him then do that. Whatever God is telling you to do, do it.

-Kristina 

Enjoying the rain

So I don't know about you but I love the rain. I also love the sunshine and probably would prefer the sun over the rain because I love sunny days. However when it does rain I actually enjoy it. I know that nature needs the rain and it helps things grow. The flowers need it, the grass needs it. The crops need the rain to bloom and to create a harvest.

As believers there are times when it rains in our life. We can call this the storm. It's raining, thundering and all you want to do it hide from it. Trust me I've been there. If you don't have an umbrella its almost impossible to walk outside and not get wet. If you don't have on proper shoes you might even get water inside of them. But what if I told you that just like the rain is meant in nature for things to grow it is also the same for believers. The rain is meant for you to grow. It's meant for you to overcome and get through somethings. Its meant to soil the ground so that the seeds that you have planted can create a harvest.


Rain helps things grow. Sometimes when you are going through it's because God wanted you to come through on the other side. At times God allows things to happen in order to help someone else overcome. That's why testimonies are so huge. There would not be a testimony without a test. God knows what he is doing. He makes everything, not just some things, not just little things but everything work together for our good to those who are called according to his purpose. I know at times the storms can hurt. I know the pain of a spouse cheating or your parents not loving you hurts. But God can take that hurt and mend it. He can give you a new heart if yours is broken. God is in the business of repairing brokenness and making it whole. Don't forsake God because you are walking through a raining season. God is in control. He has it all figured out. Sometimes it's not even about you. He knows that six months down the line there's going to be someone who does not have your strength on how to get through their test and storm. They're going to be looking for someone to help them, seeking someone who's been what they are going through and that person may just be you. I know it does not seem like it now but trust me you will get through the storm. You will grow from the rain. God is not done with you. We would not be able to grow if it was sun all the time. We need the season of rain.

Refuse to stay a victim and become the victor. The enemy would love for you not to grow so that it can hinder you. Don't let him! Choose to be an OVER COMER and enjoy the rain!

The Lord loves you and so do I!

-Kristina

So.. It's been a long time since I posted any blogs. Especially on this site. However that all changes now! I had a blog under kdawkins.blogspot but for some reason I'm not able to sign in! Oh well! I'll start a new one. God is so good and he has been on my heart to live on purpose and with purpose for him! To trust him in every season of my life. I want to share with you revelations that God reveals and make sure you are blessed and highly favored!


The other night I was laying in my bed and I realized that my phone battery was dying. I was super annoyed because I always do that! (Need to establish better habits) It was at 2% so I asked my husband to charge it for me. When he took the phone from me the Holy Spirit prompted me and reveled thats what we need as believers to be charged up. We need to make sure that we plug in to the Lord and that we get charged back up to do his will. How often do you plug your phone in? If you're like me it's daily otherwise I won't be able to use it the way I need to.What good would it be if I plugged it in to the charger but never plugged the charger into the power source. The word of God is our power source. We must stay plugged in to him.

What happens when your phone is at two-percent? We start doing things to save as much as we can. We turn it on low battery mode, turn it on Air plane mode. We do whatever we can to save it until we are able to plug it in to the power source. You can not be effective at two-percent your phone will not have optimal performance. It's the same as believers. We cannot operate at two-percent in God's kingdom.

 We need to connect to the power source. It does us no good walking around with a closed bible that's like walking around with your cell phone charger but it's not plugged in.

Most Christians get a recharge on Sunday when they go to church. So they get recharged to let's say fifty-percent. On Monday they don't consider the word, spending time with the Lord. Now you're down to thirty-percent and Saturday at five-percent. We cannot be effective in the kingdom if we think we only need to be charged in on Sunday.

The person that plugs in everyday that person gets recharged everyday. On purpose plug yourself in to the power source.  The person that plugs in daily doesn't go down to two-percent because they make every effort to stay above eighty and when they see it go down they search for a charger so they can plug in.
Stay connected. Jesus said I am the daily bread. Daily! Not every other day. Not only on Sundays. Not only when you feel like it.

If you are his disciple make a decision on purpose to live for him and to plug in and stay charged up!

What are some ways you stay charged in the Lord. Comment below!

Until next time,
Kristina