The Atmosphere of Your Heart

I have an amazing friend named Chris Stanfill who is in the process of recording an album and just short of the completion of the thing... some sort of computer malfunction occurred and deleted all of the recorded and finished material. I was praying for peace for him and out of my spirit came all of this stuff about creativity and I thought I would share... as alot of you guys are also creative it might encourage you!

Its amazing to me that as we read over in Genesis the account of creation and all the wonderous things that were done in such a short period of time, however there are a few things I think we often forget. In the word, Gen 1:26, it says that when He created man... that He created man in His image AND likeness. We are make to look like, think like and create like our Father. Also, Romans 8:11 says "And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you." So basically the same Spirit that created the universe with His words and formed man with His hands, lives and dwells on the inside of you and effects our bodies! You have that creative power living dwelling and WORKING on the inside. It is up to you to tap into the power of the creative God on the inside of you! God has given us all gifts and talents and callings. Remember it's not all about you and your abilities, but instead it is about Gods power strength and ability in us to do a work. You have the power and ability to control the atmosphere of your heart. You control your emotions. You control your reactions. I desire that the atmosphere of my heart is that of the Fathers and is such that the power of God and His creativity and witty ideas can flourish without hindrance bringing me into a place of prosperity and wisdom far beyond my years. God is able, and because of Him, I am able. So as you go about your day remind yourself in whatever circumstance you are going through or whatever place in life you are walking in, THE Creator lives in you and creates THROUGH you! He gets to you what you need Him to when you let Him! Trust God. Rely on God. Tap into the power that resides and dwells on the inside and watch God do a mighty work through your hands!

Love you all.

rye

Somethin's Movin, Somethin's Changin.

Hello Errybody!

My heart is slightly overwhelmed by all that God is doing in and through me here in Tulsa! So much has happened since my last post!! Woo. A little run down, I am now helping lead at Prayer and Healing School more, I started traveling with the Hagins and the crusade team-- that is amazing, I had the privilege to sing at Winter Bible Seminar... which was so weirdly awesome, and am working for 3 hotels and have such a huge amount of favor with each one of my bosses and last but definetely not least I have by far the most amazing man in my life... who by the way should win awards for his awesomeness!

So first of all the opportunity to help lead and sing for such an amazing ministry as Rhema has been so incredible. God has been so good to me and I seriously can't take any of that credit! While I was on crusade last month, we watched the WPC promo video, and I must admit, I was overcome to the point of tears because I realized that me lending my talents and time to such a great ministry was in fact helping to make a difference in this entire generation across the globe. What an awesome opportunity... AND then to get to do what I love... seriously awesome.

Now, on to Isaiah. It is very interesting to be typing about this, because for the most part I wouldn't ever just put all my bidness on da strizeets, but I know the only people who read this for the most part I want them to know all about it! It is remarkable to me to think of the greatness of God and how if we truly search after Him and His heart, we will find the fulfillment of our hearts crys there. I think we so often we attempt to fulfill our own dreams and also pursue the things of God separately. However, I have come to find, that if it is our hearts true desire is to do the will and be in the perfect plan of God that we will in essence see all of that come to pass as one. Our dreams and goals should be wrapped up in fulfilling Gods plan... there and only there will the cry of our hearts be satisfied. Isaiah is an answer to many prayers in my life and I don't know if he even fully understands the magnitude of thanks I have for him. For so long, my heart was broken and in repair. I found myself lost not knowing who I was apart from some people in my life for so long, but after a couple years and truly seeking the face of God, and meditating on scriptures like John 14:17, John 15:7, Ps 37:23, Ps 37:31, Ps 37:5, Ps 40:2, Ps 18:35, Ps 18:39, etc. all talking about how God has given us the victory and how I know the plan of God and that I know my Fathers voice and I will follow no one else, did I begin to see me in light of the Word of God and walk out the plan of God fully for me. Now I don't know every detail of the future, but this I do know, Isaiah has been an instrument of restoration and God's tangible love for me. He pursued me in a manner that was with such honor and integrity and respect. He pushes me TOWARDS God and TOWARDS the plan of God and prays like nobody's business. God is so faithful to fulfill your desires as you follow after and pursue the things that He put in your heart. So for any of you that are reading this that may feel like there is no way out or that you don't know what God wants for your life, remember this, He has given us His Word as a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. It is His word that sheds light into our dark pit and illuminates our way our and leads us to our victory that He has already won!

Yay God is faithful! Don't give up!

Love you all!!!

Show up and Show out.

Why HELLLLLO there!

It has been entirely too long since I have written. Its funny during the last few months it has been some of the biggest steps I have ever made but i didn't have any inspiration to write. HA! I have moved back to Tulsa, OK and have started singing at the Prayer and Healing Center three days a week, I sing frontline on Sundays and Wednesdays, I start traveling with the crusade teams next month, I have had more transitional stuff happen in 4 months than ever before and its been the best thing ever. God is so faithful that when you obey and follow His voice that He always leads you down the right path. His steps are always up one. You really do know the voice of the Holy Ghost... now for crying out loud LISTEN!! Stir up that gift on the inside of you. Pray out the plan! The biggest thing that I battled before I came here was this insane feeling that it would be such a huge step backward. But, just like I said and recognized myself, it was just a feeling. Don't ever be lead by your feelings. God is the all knowing all powerful, stinkin awesome Father who knows you best and planned out your life before yo mama's water even broke. Trust that He has your best intentions at His heart and He desires a relationship with you that even exceeds your expectations. In Psalm 18:35 it says " You give me Your shield of victory, and Your right hand sustains me, You stoop down to make me great." It is God's greatest desire that we are great and goes to any length to have that happen! Think about the significance of that! He wants you great. SO listen to Him. Trust Him and watch Him show up and show out on your behalf.

the newness of summer

Hi Everybody!

Things that have happened and are about to happen since the last time we spoke:

• Rachel got engaged and married
• Amy got engaged and about to be married in 2 weeks
• Brandon and Jackie are about to get married
• Nicole and Tanner are about to get married
• Josh and Larissa had Ruthie
• I moved to back to Santa Barbara from LA... and am about to move to Tulsa to get plugged into Prayer and Healing School and Rhema Bible Church
• My parents decided to move to Tulsa
• I discovered my complete and total love of Chipolte
• Steph moved here
• Jer and Jen moved to FL
• Mike moved to Austin
• I cut my hair off
• I am getting very tan
• I have to find a temp job, perm job, and a house all within 5 weeks
• Lisa (and hopefully John) will be here in like 5 weeks to drive me out to Oklahoma where, on the way, we will discover what cactus slippers look like, the grand canyon and the countless indian shops that sell pet rocks and baby dinosaur bones.

Now that is all cleared and outta the way... let's all discuss the fact that http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/ is the coolest blog ever!

seriously LOVe it.

Okay... well thats all i got for now... I am going to watch my favorite movie of all time... The Holiday and have a 7-11 slushie ;)

new chapters-- greetings from the oc

hi everyone!

to my slight embarrassment and awe I found out that people actually do read this so i thought i would update.


life is good. i now live in orange county and have been since dec 2nd. things couldn't be any more different i think than they were for the last 3 years. i now live with an amazing married couple who are a testament of strength love beauty and perseverance. their love and commitment to each other and to growth honestly pushes me forward everyday-- believing that one day i too will soon find my counterpart. i no longer hang out with a bazillion people, go out on the town, walk down state street, sing at two churches-- just one and yet i feel remarkably confident that this is exactly where i am supposed to be. its funny how god can move you around and shake things up and how no matter how great the trials or the seemingly dry seasons are, as long as you are rooted and ground in Love, not only will you make it but you will come out on top. i am thankful that this is a new year. a new year of growth, a new year of awesome accomplishments and a new chapter to my fastly growing book with some tales that only a few people could see to believe.