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TT.002: What is a cause you care deeply about?
I think it is safe to say that we all wish the world were a better place. There are so many things wrong in our fallen world. Evil has been on the rise since the garden! We are seeing so much of that come to light these days with everything being dug up on systemic racism, sexual crime rings, and political manipulation to “cover up” various unsavory deeds…etc. Like anything else, when left ignored and unattended, issues like these only grow deeper and more ingrained in our way of life as a society. When we think of how deeply rooted these issues are, it can be overwhelming to imagine ever solving them! We must each focus in on the one thing that burdens us most. It is there where I believe we will find our calling. It is there where our passions and talents can hopefully coincide to a point of making the greatest impact we are capable of for the kingdom!
So what is your thing? And how can you engage to solve it? That first question might be really easy to answer but the second, i’ll bet, is a lot harder! As individuals it can be hard, even when we know our thing, to know how to help. Usually there is an organization out there that is already doing good work towards relief or resolution and the only practical way to help, for those of us with day jobs, is to donate to their cause financially. Time is harder to offer when we all have jobs and families to maintain. On top of that, many of us might also give less than we would like to the causes we care about because maybe we are not sure what organization to trust with our money, or we create excuses for why the money is best used differently to support your own life efforts or lifestyles. (no judgement, I am talking to myself here too!) I am not saying it is bad to care for yourself out of your own pocket full of hard earned money, but I do wonder… if there was a way to have more assurance that your money was going to a virtuous organization while also getting a little something for yourself that fits your lifestyle and showcases what you care about, would you go for it?
That is the basic premise behind FAM’s Cause Collection series, coming soon! I will have more details on how to be involved with these in the future, as I learn and figure out the specifics myself. God is stirring my soul and organizing my steps towards accomplishing some cool things through this ministry and I am really excited about this one! So stay tuned!
Blessings FAM!
Let me know what you care deeply about. How have you been involved in the fight for resolution to that cause? What are some ways you wish you could be involved? Are you an artist with time and talent to dedicate for your cause? If so, let me know! There may be a fun way you can help! Please use my contact form to reach out or leave a comment below.
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TT.001: …How has God been working in you through this crazy season of life?
I think it’s no secret that He has been ramping me up more and more each day towards doing the things I have felt called to do for a long time. The least of which being to actually utilize this domain which I have owned for about 7 years now! hahaha I don’t know why I have put it off for so long. Life has a way of distracting you and making other things seem so important. I am certain no distraction was a waste of time though! I have grown and learned so much in every situation of life that has lead me to where I am and I continue to grow through the things I am facing each day. The difference is now I have a more focused drive towards creating than ever before. I want to do great things with creative people and in so doing make the world a better place, spread God’s love and advance His kingdom!
I am learning to balance my life in such a way that I am able to properly care for myself, be present and effective at work, as well as make time to create and hopefully soon begin to organize projects with other creatives under the FAM umbrella! I am so excited and expectant for God to do great things through this ministry. I already see so many ways that He has been working to equip many of my friends to be a part of it all too! I am not perfect and so I experience setbacks often but the trick is to give yourself grace for a while and then start again as soon as you are ready. So who is ready to get started with me?! Seriously, let me know if you have some free time and want to brainstorm something creative to do together. I am always up for a creative collaboration!
Blessings FAM!
Leave a comment below and let me know what God has been doing in your life through this strange season! If you would like to keep it private, just between the two of us, feel free to use the form instead. The form also provides an opportunity to express interest in a Creative Collab -
MM.001: Do What You Can & Let God Do The Rest!
I like to break things down and think about the significance of each word in a phrase like this. It can sound cliche or oversimplified on it’s own. When you stop and dig into what each word is really talking about, you gain context for a richer meaning behind the phrase as a whole. So lets expound on that sentence.
“Do” – Do not just sit around and wait for life to happen. God’s promises only come after an action of obedience to His plan.
“what” – Know what you are being called to do. The only way we can know this is by being familiar enough with God and His will to recognize His voice so we can hear what He is calling us towards.
“you” – Do not worry about what God is calling other people to, you are not responsible for them. You can only control yourself and what you do!
“can” – We all have different gifts and it helps to be honest with ourselves about what we are truly good at. Not everyone can do everything. Find your thing and own it!
“&” – Once you have done your part, that is not the end. Let’s be honest, It would all turn out pretty crappy every time if that were true. Be expectant for God to show up and fill in the blanks. Pray for it, wait for it, look for Him at work in everything!
“let” – You may find Him at work doing things in your life that are uncomfortable, scary, or just overwhelming. Be still and wait. Let Him finish His work and you will see His plan shine through even the darkest of circumstances! He uses the hard things to grow us the most. Be patient, growth takes time.
“God” – Remember who He is and His love for you! He is in control and His plan is for our good.
“do” – He is powerful and able to do immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine.
“the” – He knows exactly what needs to be done in every circumstance. We may not understand it from our point of view but He sees the bigger picture and knows what is best for us.
“rest!” – He will not stop until His good work is finished. He began a good work in each of us and will always see it through to the end.
When we do our part and wait expectantly for God to show up, He will show off! He works all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Rest today and everyday knowing that our best is good enough and God completes the work He calls us to when we obey and step out in faith!
Pray right now for God to make it clear to you this week, exactly what it is He is calling you to accomplish. It may not seem like much but even the smallest things we feel called to do are an important part of His bigger picture. On the other hand, it may be something that seems huge! Just remember how much bigger your God is! Nothing is too big for Him to help you through. If you seek His will and Pray for Him to guide you, you will know what He is truly calling you to do. Once you know it, do it! Then sit back and watch how He uses it to grow you and advance His kingdom!
Blessings FAM!
