Authenticity

I'm sitting in my classroom at ASU Downtown Phoenix waiting for my professor to get here. 

I'm tired and didn't want to get out of bed this morning. 

My schedule is jam packed this weekend. Literally. I will have no time at all. 

And this morning I got an extra shot in my latte. 

The craziness hasn't even started yet.

This is my life. 

Solution: Prayer. Lots and lots of it. 

Ephesians 6:18 tells us...

         And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

 

 

 I will pray. I will be in constant communication with my bestest friend, Jesus. I cannot live without his strength. Especially this weekend. But I'm excited. Because I know that when I talk to him, he listens. Trust me, there are ALL kinds of prayers and requests goin up to him right now. 

And the thing is, I know that Satan is lurking right around the corner. He's looking for an open spot to attack. But he won't be able to, cause I'm keeping my eyes on Jesus. I've clothed myself in the full armor of God. I'm living in the truth (and drinking a lot of coffee!). I am staying alert; watching, waiting, ready for the attack. 

 

 

God will protect me. 

He always does. 

Don't be afraid to admit this kind of stuff. People respond so much better to you being real, authentic and genuine. If you're having a bad day and someone asks you how you are, say that you're having a bad day. If they don't ask why, someone else will. The best way for you to live out your life is to be real. That's what God has called us to do. Who are we disobey? He gave us life. Live it to the very fullest. 

 

You NEVER know who will respond when you are willing to be authentic.