I'm still STANDING!!!

The revelation I recently received is that G.R.A.C.E.'s pupose is to aid in the transforming of lives, children's lives. This task cannot be effectively done unless my life has been transformed and a thorough transformation is not immediate. This specific transformation requires me to stand as God removes things in me that would hinder the purpose.

He once told me it's the quality of my stand that reaps great benefits. There were times I would get so shaky, I would complain, I would not trust God and do it myself, I would give up and give in. And then I would wonder..."why God-why?"...nothing was happening the way I wanted them to happen. Those were the times He could not trust my heart with the Promises He had ordained for me before I was in my mother's womb. The life changing promises cannot and will not be placed in the hands of someone who has not been dilligent in their stand. The Word tells us we must come forth as pure gold to be effective for the Kingdom here on earth. Refined gold is so polished that the Refiner can see His reflection in His creation.

So when I find myself walking out the words I have spoken I walk with my mouth closed. Just in case you don't fully understand I'd like to give you a few examples. One of my favorites is "Now to Him Who is able to the exceedingly and the abundantly above all we can ask or think". His response to that was (since I recited it so many times and would encourage others to fully trust Him as He is faithful)..."will you allow Me to prepare you to receive and to keep the exceedingly and the abundantly?" Another one is "God is my Jehovah Jireh...my Provider" and I was spouting this statement while working two jobs and at the same inquiring when was G.R.A.C.E. going to be released. On January 1, 2010 He asked me what I was waiting on and I could not answer Him. I resigned from my fulltime job and I am no longer hanging on to the familiar but I am standing on the Truth!

It not only takes courage to make the decision to walk the path God has ordained for you but it takes patience. Through the patience comes character, integrity, a spirit of excellence, and all the great attributes of the Father. I know G.R.A.C.E. has been positioned to take back, cover, and inpart into children's lives that have been greatly damaged by an enemy that kills...steals...and destroys. So I'm still standing as the Promises of God manifest in the way and in the time He has planned it.

Thanks for connecting with me. I appreciate your comments or suggestions.

I remain in His Grip!!!
Sharon

Hello again

I have received such positive responses from my first blog, to which I am very grateful, that I'm back and plan to continue.

To further understand G.R.A.C.E. and its mission I have to tell a brief history of my volunteer history experience. Several years I was a domestic violence counselor for a women's shelter in DeKalb County Georgia and at the YWCA in Wichita, Kansas, and I mentored teen mothers. During this time I saw hurt and pain that cannot be described by words. By looking into the eyes of the women and the children I could see the damage that had been done by such dastardly acts. Part of the intake interview at the YWCA the potential resident is asked if there's any distinguishing marks. One client just released from the hospital showed me her cracked skull that had been stapled. I was mortified as I had never seen such a sight.

I have witnessed the struggles of the victims to either maintain a life of normalacy or attempt to acheive something better. Sadly to say I did not witness much success.

Working with the teen mothers really became an eye opener for me, as the majority were rape victims and others just made the wrong the decision. When I listened to their stories they were victims at the hands of someone they loved and trusted.

I became an advocate and a voice for them but at the same time I was seeking God. When His response to me was to be a proactive intervention for His children I knew exactly what He meant. The situations that came upon this population did not have to be long lasting nor cheat them out of what is rightfully theirs...a full and healthly life.

Proactively intervening in a young person's life through a safe, clean, and healthy environment is truly the beginning of giving them the much needed sense of security. Implementing structure, discipline, and the Word of God starts the healing process. This makes the child's heart pliable and re-structuring can begin. The purpose of G.R.A.C.E. is not ony to intervene but assist in the healing process that will assure the children an opportunity to be released from the shackles of the past and go forward into the future God has promised them. It's clearly stated in Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome." (amplified)
I trust His Word. Do you?

Currently we, me and the Board of Directors, are standing for finances and our first home. Please stand with us as we see God manifest His Promises to G.R.A.C.E. Thank you.

I remain in His Grip
Sharon