Be the Real You! by Pastor Suzanne Lokker

Be the REAL you! How has the journey into your heart been this week?  I know, loaded question.  If it’s been temper tantrum-ish, remember God is holding you through it all—He can take it.  And He’s just waiting until you get so tired of you being not your real self.  When you’re ready, He’s there to gently remind you of the amazing you that He created—your faith-filled heart that reflects His love in a way that only YOU can.  I think the following, that Shannon Heyman posted on facebook, encapsulates this struggle: I saw a bound bird holding on to stuff, but once the bird let go, she could finally fly and soar. It is then that God's power indeed moves through us. I used to say I felt like my wings were clipped, but revelation tells me, "No, let go and you will be able to fly." It was I that clipped my own wings and it is God when I chose yes to heal them.   Be encouraged that Jesus is so in on helping you be who you really are! “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith!  (Heb 12:2, NLT) “And patient endurance will refine our character, and proven character leads us back to hope.  And this hope is not a disappointing fantasy, because we can now experience the endless love of God cascading into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who lives in us!” (Romans 3:5)   I’ve felt more life surging through me as I choose to want to be the real me.  It is truly exhilarating. YAY, God!   Suzanne   Here are the links to the songs that were played during communion.  The lyrics unlocked that desire inside me to really be me.  Be blessed! “Take Courage” by Kristene Dimarco “Letting Go” by Steffany Gretzinger To listen to Suzanne's podcast from Saturday's message at Blazing FIre, click here.