January 2, 2009

Recapture

Recapture~ To capture again...recover by capture...retake...to bring back by remembering...seize...take hold of...obtain...

This sounds like an action word. One which requires movement...forceful...taking of...purposeful...involves strategy...not a passive activity...

What do you need to recapture in your life today? Is it joy of the Lord? Freedom from bondage or addiction? A grateful attitude? A childlike faith? A servant's heart? Smiles and laughter? Quietness? Stillness? Quality time with your family or with your children? Your position in Christ? Lost hope or dreams? A slender figure? Finances?

Whatever it may be, God doesn't expect you to do alone.

He does, however, expect us to do our part. We are God's warriors and we are strong in and because of Christ Jesus.

Do you ever realize how fighting for justice or getting your kids to obey is not always an easy process? It takes commitment, discipline, consistency, and persistence. The same is true of life.

Joel 3:9 Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare for war! Rouse the warriors! Let all the fighting men draw near and attack.

It is time to quit complaining and making excuses on why we are not doing the things God is asking us to do. It's time to recapture those things in your life that God has given you authority and power over. You are not helpless or weak, because HE is strong. You are not a prisoner of your situation because HE has redeemed you by the blood of the lamb. You are not a victim, but..."more than a conquerer."

Let's proclaim that we are children of God, we are going to stand, we are going to make a difference, and we are going to recapture those things in which the enemy has tried to steal from us!


~Recapturing my joy~

5 comments:

Greg C said...

There are so many things that I need to recapture and I started yesterday. I am not going to spill my guts here because they are between me and God but I can say that my journey has begun.

Edie said...

Wow what a reminder Heaven. The list you give really helps to make this sink in. It's so easy to let these things overtake us without a fight. Thank you!

Luanne said...

We do have a good God--thanks for the reminders!

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Well Hello! I didn't realize you were back. YAY!!

What a great post...it makes me want to recapture and renew the things I have let slip by the wayside. Thanks!!

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