Bonding Frees Bondage

Many times I have heard people talk about how we should be open with each other and share our hearts. That sounds like an awesome idea. However, is it possible? Can we really make people feel safe to reveal things about themselves in such a way that would set their hearts free? So I would like to call everyone to evaluate themselves to first see if this is something they really want and secondly to see in which ways that we can improve that community bonding which will actually set people free from their bondage of secrets. Communities of trust will build a foundation for freedom and from talking to people about what home feels like, a lot of people are looking for freedom.

New Years Resolutions

The start of a new year is a wonderful time to renew our minds and bodies because it gives us a definite starting point and a measurable timetable. We are fifteen days into the new year. How are your resolutions working out for you? Have you failed? Did you make any? Are you still pushing through? Do your goals glorify your Father? When people hear your resolution story do they turn to congratulate you or do they praise your Father? Are you looking for people to say how awesome you are? 
You know what? I want people to say how awesome God is. So, when I say I want to be healthy, I do not mean I want people to look at me and tell me how awesome it is that I have lost weight. I want to be healthy so that I can go out and do whatever adventure God tells me to take on. I want my body and mind to be in shape so that I can do the things of my Father's kingdom. Then, I want to reach a point where my body, mind, voice is simply a pointing finger to Christ. 
I can no longer sit down eating the chocolate and caramel covered popcorn. I will be given strength to rise above and overcome my body's cries and pleas to sit back down and be apathetic. I will no longer listen to the thought I cannot do it. I especially will not listen to the thought that I am not worth it. 

Unique. Just Like Everyone Else.

In this past month since my last post, I have been knitting a lot. As in thousands of yards of yarn a lot. This past weekend, I went on the winter retreat with my fellow BCMers. (Baptist Collegiate Ministries) It was pretty fantastic. I have come to one simple conclusion. I am unique. I am Jessica Danielle Spaid. Jess. Jessie. JSpaid. Spaid. Ace of Spaids. Queen of Spaids. 
I have been made by my Creator in a very special way. Why would I try to be anything other than that? I am loved by Him. That is all that matters. Everything else is secondary. My life should reflect those priorities. 
Let us not love in word or talk but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18


This seems so simple, but to truly believe it is very difficult. I dare you to try it.