Are you Changing???

ByKathy Stephens

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What Challenge are you facing? Is there something in your life that seems to be an obstacle? What Change do you want to SEE? Is it change in the moment OR change for your future?
Sometimes we plan change but then sometimes we are forced into change. Losing Dennis was one of those. Dennis didn’t like change. That’s why he worked on the same job for 30 years. He had patterns which he followed, things he did the same day after day, year after year.‪#‎nothingwrongwiththat‬ ME on the other hand have been in line for change my whole life it seems. Jobs, homestead, school, and the list goes on. When someone ask me what I do, or what I’ve done in life I always laugh. I usually say I’ve done this and that through-out my life. ‪#‎bottomline‬ A jack of all trades but a master of NONE.
In just alittle over two weeks I will lead 28 ladies into a new challenge. I’m excited, yet nervous, but I know that GOD has paved the way for such a time as this. I cannot wait to worship HIM on my matt with everyone.
With God we are ever changing. Growing in HIM, becoming ALL that He has proclaimed each of us to be. Through the years I ‘ve heard Christians say, “well at least I”m not how I use to be.” “at least i’m better than I was.” 1 Samuel 10:6 says this. “the spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you. You will be changed into a different person”. Are you changing?
If your facing something right now that is keeping you from being the VERY BEST version of yourself…….. I challenge you to be CHALLENGED to CHANGE….

IT WILL HAPPEN…

ByKathy Stephens

What do you tell yourself when you in need, when your broken hearted, when LIFE has dealt you a hand of cards your not sure how to play or when to play them? What do you do when your facing possible danger ‪#‎shipwreck‬ in life?
A friend of mine posted this yesterday in a private group I belong to and I bet if I’ve read it once I’ve read it 20 times. Not just the words on this picture but the actual verses. It’s a great story of making decisions based on fear and disobedience and how GOD still shows up to guide us through in our time of trouble. Are you in trouble or transition?
If your just sailing along in life, take your hope out of the Boat.
ACTS 27:9-23- I hope you will go and read it NOW.

it will happen

THE BRIDGE…

ByKathy Stephens

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Take a moment to gaze upon this bridge. What do you see?
If I was to ask you what takes you OVER In times of trouble, despair, fear, disappointment, grief, illness what might you say? When you come to those bumps in the road, WHO or WHAT carries you OVER? How do you get from POINT A to POINT B? Who or What is the BRIDGE in your life that holds you up, keeps your feet out of the miry clay, mends your broken heart and allows you to keep moving without interruption?
I’ve always loved the Bay Bridge as you go around MOBILE. I was lucky enough to catch this shot yesterday. I love all the architectural aspects of this bridge. The huge steel cables connecting the TOP of the bridge to the actual road. Reminds me of the Great strength that GOD has to hold us UP. ‪#‎carryusinourtimeofneed‬.
IF you look really close you will see two big H’s. Another piece of architecture that is pretty cool. Honestly I didn’t even see those while taking the picture cause I was driving with one knee with camera in hand. ‪#‎toodangeroustotry‬. I only saw them after getting home and uploading the picture. Isn’t that how GOD works sometimes. He is right in the middle of our situation. Carrying us, holding us up, protecting us from things. Sometimes we are aware of His presence and sometimes we are not.
Many months have gone by since my heart was broken into. In seeking GOD everyday I find myself looking at situations different, I look at people different, I find myself looking at church different, my communication is different. Lets just say ‪#‎MYROADSAREDIFFERENT‬.
Let me ask you. “Are you on a BRIDGE right now in your life?” “Has HE set up another way of escape for you again?” “IS HE carrying you over?”
In Isaiah 41:10 it says Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. ( i’m carrying you over) Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. ( SEE the Bridge ahead) I will strengthen you and help you. ( don’t you see my cables are strong ) I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. ( My hand…….. Your bridge of LIFE)……