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The Young One

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Maybe it’s just another hurdle.
Another obstacle.
Another place right where there are internal challenges and opposition.
Those places, why can’t we just escape?

I’m sure Jeremiah asked that question plenty of times. The weeping prophet had so much to say. He never held it back.
You got to love Jeremiah, for there is one in us all. One that is more than familiar with those difficult places.

In the lack; insecure places.
Desolate places.
Lost and lonely places.
Problem places.
Chaotic and confusing places.

That is precisely where God calls us. Continue reading


Jeremiah Calling

imageWelcome June! We are about a half of a year in already.

Where are we with our calling?

What have we done for the kingdom?

Have we advanced up to this point?

Or have we decided to take a “sit back” on the things of God?

I am sure little Jeremiah wanted to take a seat on the ardent call he received over his life. He was a real case, with real questions and concerns.

But I am not ready…..

If God says it, then ready or not, here we go!

“The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.””
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭1:4-10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Continue reading