A small thought I'd like to share with you today. I love my church. I love my Jesus. HE BRINGS LIFE TO THE PLACE!
From Monday to Wednesdays i help out at my local salvo church doing administration stuff for our community support service here... we were incredibly busy today. Clients coming in, church folk coming in, tradees, etc! It can be stressful at times, however i still thank God for it because there are people in His House. That's where they oughtta be :))))
I'm not sure if you've ever been to church, I'm not sure if you, my reader, have even heard about Jesus. But he really can change your life. Jesus has the power to make every situation better! All you gotta do is just trust him in it, and believe that he knows better than you do. He loves you so much. He really does. It's not just a cliche even! he really loves you! in fact the bible says that God knows the exact number of hairs on each person's head! incredible!
He loves you like there's noone else for him to love. Try talking to him today ... it might just change your life! Chels xo
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Upcoming sermon
So you've tuned in to Chelsea's blog. No, it's not Julie and Julia (although i did appreciate that movie... slow... but entertaining nonetheless).
To make my blog more interesting... i think perhaps i should contribute more frequently.
I'm preaching in September... and tossing some ideas around about what to preach about. Have some ideas in mind... in fact God has been teaching me in the ways of learning not worry so much because He is in CONTROL!
However... together, we're in conversation about how i might present that on the night. So watch this space i say.
This won't be my first sermon actually, I've preached only once before at my home church in Craigieburn. Very nervous sort of stuff! My first sermon was all about fear. And how the enemy brings the fear factor. And that through our Lord Jesus Christ we have no need to fear!I shared stories of my own crippling fear and the ongoing experiences i had faced throughout the last couple of years.
It was the kind of fear that crept up on me in the middle of the night... which i knew had no reason nor logic. But i would literally be paralyzed in my own bed... too scared to even move! A spiritual leader and dear friend of mine shared with me about how she had dealt with similar things earlier in her own life. She declared out loud "I am a child of God" and the fear disappeared almost instantaneously! I took her advice and started doing the same thing myself!
Proclaiming that I belonged to the Lord God helped a lot! It's amazing when you do it actually! it's almost like you can feel the opposition or the enemy take a step backwards! try it seriously!
anyways, so that's my input for 22 August...I'm at work at the moment... so I might put some music folders together for Sunday's worship experience and while I'm at it, make up some coffee for myself too! Jealous?
To make my blog more interesting... i think perhaps i should contribute more frequently.
I'm preaching in September... and tossing some ideas around about what to preach about. Have some ideas in mind... in fact God has been teaching me in the ways of learning not worry so much because He is in CONTROL!
However... together, we're in conversation about how i might present that on the night. So watch this space i say.
This won't be my first sermon actually, I've preached only once before at my home church in Craigieburn. Very nervous sort of stuff! My first sermon was all about fear. And how the enemy brings the fear factor. And that through our Lord Jesus Christ we have no need to fear!I shared stories of my own crippling fear and the ongoing experiences i had faced throughout the last couple of years.
It was the kind of fear that crept up on me in the middle of the night... which i knew had no reason nor logic. But i would literally be paralyzed in my own bed... too scared to even move! A spiritual leader and dear friend of mine shared with me about how she had dealt with similar things earlier in her own life. She declared out loud "I am a child of God" and the fear disappeared almost instantaneously! I took her advice and started doing the same thing myself!
Proclaiming that I belonged to the Lord God helped a lot! It's amazing when you do it actually! it's almost like you can feel the opposition or the enemy take a step backwards! try it seriously!
anyways, so that's my input for 22 August...I'm at work at the moment... so I might put some music folders together for Sunday's worship experience and while I'm at it, make up some coffee for myself too! Jealous?
Monday, June 27, 2011
Incredible.
It's incredible that I still even have this Blog here! wow! i went searching for it today... and to my amazement realised that my old "kingdom" blog is still ready to be read and operational. interesting stuff.
Well before I read through my old posts, let me share with you some stuff that's been going on in recent times... keeping you up to date :)
So since I posted here last.... many things have changed in my life... including various employment changes.... not long after working at the The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters (when i last "blogged")... i have had some time working in the so-called "corporate world" - and found i really struggled with working for a large, well-known corporation that seemed (to me) to be all about profit and not about people.
After hearing a call from God about leaving that place of employment and working for the church... i took a MAJOR leap of faith and went for it! Pursuing employment with the Salvation Army yet again.
Here, I feel at home. I'm not comfortable ( a good thing). But I know this is where I'm supposed to be right now, and am praising God for just that!
I have recently scored the role of worship pastor at my church too. Not that that's anything to boast about... but it's yet another role God has called me to, lucky for me - i really enjoy bringing my praise before God in song! Although, I admit this role also has it's tough times too. And I fully recognise God shaping me and teaching me through these areas of my life.
And of course, i'm still keeping up the creative side of my life... not only with the music stuff... but i continue to paint...mostly acrylic on canvas pieces. Love it!
I will continue this blog, i promise. Today is just a catch up so you know where i'm at the moment :)
Wait for the stories! I've got so many to tell you!!! Miracle stories! GOD stories!!
With Love - Chelsea x
Well before I read through my old posts, let me share with you some stuff that's been going on in recent times... keeping you up to date :)
So since I posted here last.... many things have changed in my life... including various employment changes.... not long after working at the The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters (when i last "blogged")... i have had some time working in the so-called "corporate world" - and found i really struggled with working for a large, well-known corporation that seemed (to me) to be all about profit and not about people.
After hearing a call from God about leaving that place of employment and working for the church... i took a MAJOR leap of faith and went for it! Pursuing employment with the Salvation Army yet again.
Here, I feel at home. I'm not comfortable ( a good thing). But I know this is where I'm supposed to be right now, and am praising God for just that!
I have recently scored the role of worship pastor at my church too. Not that that's anything to boast about... but it's yet another role God has called me to, lucky for me - i really enjoy bringing my praise before God in song! Although, I admit this role also has it's tough times too. And I fully recognise God shaping me and teaching me through these areas of my life.
And of course, i'm still keeping up the creative side of my life... not only with the music stuff... but i continue to paint...mostly acrylic on canvas pieces. Love it!
I will continue this blog, i promise. Today is just a catch up so you know where i'm at the moment :)
Wait for the stories! I've got so many to tell you!!! Miracle stories! GOD stories!!
With Love - Chelsea x
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
i've been writing songs again....
here's one i'm working on at the moment, thought i'd share with you...
I see His head drop
His arms open wide
so much love
I see his crown of thorns
his body die
so much love
Who could ever compare to this love?
Who could ever even attempt to explain His love?
So wide, so deep, so high, so pure is His love for me
Compassion in His Eyes
The Lion and the Lamb
I see His head drop
His arms open wide
so much love
I see his crown of thorns
his body die
so much love
Who could ever compare to this love?
Who could ever even attempt to explain His love?
So wide, so deep, so high, so pure is His love for me
Compassion in His Eyes
The Lion and the Lamb
Monday, January 4, 2010
Matthew 5:5 (MSG)
"You're blessed when you're content with just who you are - no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought."
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