Turning the Page

Late last night I returned from a college media convention in Louisville, Kentucky and felt really convicted about this blog I began right before I started my semester here at Baylor. I was so excited to see what the Lord was going to do with it, and then He gave me the idea to do weekly devotions for the Baylor Lariat's blog. But that is no reason for me to simply post links to those devotions.

I know that I am busy with classes, writing for the paper, devotions, preparation for South Africa, and more... but I would really like to make an effort to at least jot down some notes about what the Lord is showing me throughout the week. He continues to reveal things to me, sometimes all at once or just in pieces, and I can never express all that He shows me in the Monday Morning Grace I write each week.

So whether someone reads this or not, I am setting a goal for myself to just keep writing to the Lord. God showed me some incredibe truth this week in Louisville about who He is, who I am, and where He is leading me. I am grateful for whatever clarity He provides me and pray that He will continue to give me a willing spirit to follow Him in obedience wherever He leads.

One thing He showed me is the difference between gifts and passions - which I have felt a clear leading to expand upon in the devotion for tomorrow morning, so just check out baylorlariat.wordpress.com and click on the Monday Morning Grace tab tomorrow and you can read the word that the Lord writes on my heart.

Another thing He has been showing me is to pray dangerous prayers - as in, to pray with faith that He is who He says He is and His power is limitless. I feel like I have gotten into such a rut of praying for basic things that don't require much faith - while God is listening and saying, "Meghan, I am here. Don't you remember when my Son said that if you ask anything in His name, it will be given to you? Believe it."

So even though I fumbled through my prayers to the Lord this morning, I am excited to experience the journey He has in store for us. We can never be maxed-out on faith - there is always room to grow. As step forward in vulnerable uncertainty, desiring to draw nearer to the Father, I pray that you will do the same.

God has written an incredible story for us to read, and we are privileged to be a part of His mission from Genesis to Revelation as we turn the pages of the short story He has written for our lives.

This life is not about me. I don't want to waste another breath breathing for my own ambitions. Whether I eat, or drink, or whatever I do - I want to do it all for the glory of God.

Prayers and blessings,

Meghan

PS: Here are the links to the last two weeks worth of devotions, sorry I'm late again!

Monday, October 18, 2010: "Run"
http://baylorlariat.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/monday-morning-grace-run/

Monday, October 25, 2010: "Believe"
http://baylorlariat.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/monday-morning-grace-believe/

Wild Ride

I apologize for being incredibly behind on updating this blog. God has been bringing me through a crazy journey of faith that is leading me to serve Him on mission in South Africa from January through June of 2011. Your prayers are coveted in this time and I will post more about that opportunity soon.

In the meantime, here are the Monday Morning Grace devotions that have been available online since I last posted:

September 20, 2010: "Fire of Glory"
http://baylorlariat.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/monday-morning-grace-fire-of-glory/

September 27, 2010: "Refreshing Rescue"
http://baylorlariat.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/monday-morning-grace-refreshing-rescue/

October 4, 2010: "Chosen & Called"
http://baylorlariat.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/monday-morning-grace-chosen-and-called/

October 11, 2010 (today): "Forgiven & Free"
http://baylorlariat.wordpress.com/2010/10/11/monday-morning-grace-forgiven-and-free/

Praying that the Lord speaks to you in many ways this week, including these devotions.

Blessings,

Meghan