God’s Planning in “Unplanned Parenthood”

As I contemplated the pregnancy status of an idolized American “Power Couple”, I found myself inquiring of God on a few subjects. My first question was why would He allow a baby to be born to a couple who blatantly disregarded His commandments? Especially when there are so many Christians in holy union who desire to be parents but cannot conceive. Almost immediately I heard God speak the words, through my lips, that this baby would be the restoration of this entire family unit. At that moment, I truly understood that God thinks generationally, and not just in a specific moment of time.

I then began to think on the birth of our Savior Jesus. He was conceived miraculously to an unsuspecting virgin. Hence, Mary’s pregnancy was unplanned to say the least. But, in God there is nothing that happens on the earth that is unplanned, especially births of children. God declared to Jeremiah that “I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations" (Jeremiah 1:5 NIV). Wow! There are absolutely no surprises when it comes to the birth of God’s little ones into the earth.

This revelation has helped me to further think like my heavenly Father, and not to draw carnal conclusions in tough situations. So, for those questioning why they were dealt a crummy hand in life, or how someone deemed evil could father a precious child, know that God makes no mistakes. His reasoning for producing children is always for the betterment of generations. Even when two parents are unfit physically, emotionally, and/or spiritually to raise children, know that there is purpose for them being conceived. God conceives children and there are NEVER mistakes in one being born at the time, place, and to the set of parents to which he/she is appointed to. God has purpose in all that He does, and in His sovereign wisdom there is never an unplanned birth.

Blessings good people!

Know today that you, your children, and/or your family were no mistakes. They were all destined and preapproved to honor the will of God.

Nikki D

Jesus…Got An App For That?

With advances in technology surfacing every other millisecond, the world has grown accustomed to instant gratification. Instant gratification has now even got a microwave version called Quick Response. Translation—RIGHT NOW! As one of few earthlings who has yet to join the society of smartphone users, I surprisingly don’t feel at a lost. While the world goes around uploading videos, scanning company barcodes, and updating Twitter feeds, I reserve the right to live a simple life. And this vow is simply joyous! My life lacks the toil of trying to remain on top of the up-and-coming; however, I remain keenly aware of the space and time in which I reside. The lack of empty distractions has allowed me to locate my purpose and destiny. Thus, I have progressively been downloading what I’ll dub my Jesus App into my “smart” dome—head that is.

I marvel at people constantly found clicking on their phones, “living” technologically-sound and busy lives. They download game apps for happiness, music apps for relaxation, news feed apps for up-to-date information, and apps for this, and apps for that. But I, with my regular phone, am doing just fine with my one Jesus App! He supplies all of my needs and this is accomplished without the dogged stress that the world endures as they toil to make things happen. My Jesus App equips me for every avenue in life and supplies me with the grace to handle its hiccups. Moreover, when I employ my Jesus App work seems like play, and attempted turmoil; misdirected victory.

With Jesus, all I do is win! Therefore, I suggest that today you clear your schedule, erase some of those screen cluttering life apps, and download a user friendly Jesus App. Allow Him to transfer His grace, mercy, salvation, love, peace, and joy into your spirit today. And as you freely upload your feelings, desires and prayers, Jesus will download your daily bread. Finally, stop the app downloading frenzy that the world requires, and tap into God’s zoe life by today downloading your own Jesus App.

Approve This Download?

Lord I thank you for making clear today the things that are necessary in life. I thank you for de-cluttering my existence so that I can really start living. Thank you for helping me understand that I’m nothing without you, and that only you can supply me with the Bread of Life.

In Jesus Name. Amen.

Blessings good people,

Nikki D