This is for you . . . Katrina Spigner has been where you've been. She has known the mire of hopelessness-she has tasted the bitterness of sabotage. And through it, she has learned what the real-life stuff of faith is truly about. Join her as she authentically opens her heart and reveals through her personal stories, our own stories. From poignant accounts of her past, to even the mundane nuances of contemporary family life, she artfully connects our life stories to the truths of God's Word. And she knows that what God has taught her is for you too: He hasn't called you to be victims of some accidental life; he calls you to live it on purpose. These accessible daily readings are ideal for timely devotionals, to empower you for your day. Each contains: • a heartfelt, real-life story, illustrating purposeful living; • a This Is for You application, challenging you to take the next step; • a God's Word to You passage, connecting Scripture to your life; and • Journal Discovery questions, leading you to a personal encounter with God's truth. A sought-after author, speaker, and life coach - Katrina Spigner's life purpose is to inspire others to discover their God-given gifts and treasures on their journey to living on purpose! Katrina teaches at colleges and speaks to and coaches women seeking a purposeful path that leads to living a more fulfilling life. She is the founder and CEO of Re-Source Solutions, a company dedicated to finding "real answers, for real people, with real questions!" http://katrinaspigner.authorweblog.com/default.asp?date=new http://katrinaspigner.authorweblog.com/default.asp?date=new&permid=21694
She began by telling me she decided to take a cruise. At one of the stops along her voyage, she was given an opportunity to take a tour into a tropical rain forest. Although she was extremely apprehensive because of the unknown, she decided to take the tour anyway. When her group arrived at the destination to begin the tour, she was riddled with fear. All she could see was a monstrosity of trees, vines, and every other piece of greenery imaginable. She wondered how they would ever find their way; how they would ever get through to the other side. Nevertheless, she wanted to stay committed to the choice she had made before leaving the comforts of her luxurious cruise ship.

The journey began. They entered in under what seemed to be a leafy canopy hanging over their heads. It was extremely difficult to see ahead or what turn or direction they were going to take next. This was nerve-wracking for her because everything in her wanted to see, wanted the plan, and wanted to know what was to come. But, she couldn’t. This wasn’t her tour and she wasn’t the one in control…And in actuality, her not being in total control was what frightened her the most.

But right in the midst of her anxiety and her dread for even consenting to this excursion in the first place, she recognized something. She recognized that she didn’t have to know the direction. She didn’t have to know the next turn. She didn’t have to know where and when the tour was going lead and end. Why? Because she realized they were in the hands of a very capable tour guide. And for this reason, she didn’t have to have all the answers. Her only responsibility was to trust the tour guide and enjoy the trip.

As we consider our own lives, there are times when we don’t remember that we have a Tour Guide. So we become afraid of the unknown, not sure of the direction we are going in, uncertain of what turn to take next. But, the beauty in our walk with God is that we don’t have to know. We don’t have to have it all figured out. Faith only requires that we follow The One who is leading us wherever He leads. And, when we can Fully Allow It To Happen, we will never have to hear our TOUR GUIDE ask, “Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?” (Mark 4:40)

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I thought about what it must be like to have your entire world shaken in a matter of moments; and when the dust settles you are left only with the grief associated with the horrifying losses. I felt a sudden sense of helplessness. I asked myself, “What can I do?” “How can I help?” “How can I make a difference?”

Then I watched as phone numbers and addresses flashed across the screen for the American Red Cross. I felt a sigh of relief at the thought that I could send a donation. A donation…but, “How far would my donation go?” “How much of a difference would my donation make?” The sinking feeling returned.

Brooding through my morning routine and commute, I arrived at my office. I sat at my desk for a moment of still quietness before beginning my tasks. And in my stillness, I heard in my spirit, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face…”2 Chronicles 7:14a

That was it! That’s what I could give! I could pray! Now, I know this sounds simple and seems as if prayer would have been a natural response of a Christian to begin with – And it was. In fact, when I first heard the news of what had transpired in Haiti, my very first words came out in the form of a prayer, “O God!”.

However, I recognized that what I could give was much deeper, much more meaningful than an “O God!”. I could make a commitment to fervent prayer. I could give my time and energy in prayer. I could take my same empathetic sighs and tears and direct them to entreat God.
So, I will make a donation to the Red Cross…But, I will be giving of myself in prayer for Haiti committing because of THE CROSS. Will you join me?

Be Inspired,
Katrina

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Blessings,
Katrina
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