thorns of people.

So many times I have caught myself thinking about other peoples reactions...

It ain't good.

Because when you start thinking about other people more than Jesus there is a shift on who is more important in our lives. It is so culturally accepted and it's not cool with me.

Be consumed with the LOVE of Christ.

What we..

 do 

every

day.

Means we have a choice to focus on me, you, them 

or 

the most loving, powerful, glorious Jesus that you can meet right where you are.

The more I surrender myself to know Chris and be open to hear the voice of God there is so much more... ahhh... It's amazing y'all.

STORY TIME;

The other day, I was walking into a gas station here in Tulsa. Just going about my way and grabbing a Coke Zero. The guy at the counter looked up and looked completely shocked. Well I didn't know if there was something behind me or what... so I RAN into the bathroom.

Best place to hide in a gas station...

Suddenly I heard that familiar small voice; "Go pray for that man." 

Me; Errr... the paralyzed freaked out guy?

YES.

After praying in the spirit for a bit... ya know to calm myself down.

I headed out from my porcelain throne room. 

The guy is staring hard and almost runs into me. Immediately I yell "are you okay?' 

He mumbled, I don't know.

hahahaha Jesus.

That is when I met Danny.

I told him how much Jesus loved him and how wants to heal his family.

I needed to pray for him.

Than he shouted yes!

So after praying for him and the sweet presence of God fell. 

He felt the love of Christ and was completely healed. 

Danny looked up and was like "where are you from?'

Told him; I'm just here to get a pop and Jesus loves you Danny.

A completely different person waved goodbye.

So the same Jesus that loves Danny loves you.

So, yeah whenever in life... Jesus can use you even in the small moments.. like when you want a pop. 

-ashnmaggard

1 John 4:9-11 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another

Another Typical Valentine's Post For Singles

Disclaimer:

Well maybe this isn't so typical...

Because instead of telling you a ton of self proclaimed "knowledge" that may make you feel better about doing that Netflix marathon and maybe eating a whole box of the manna from Heaven in the form of Cheez-its on this beautiful holiday that celebrates the love between people. 

Guess what???

This is far from the normal "I'm so happy to be single on Valentines day" FB/blog/tweet/snapchat  because when you post it... cause EVERY PERSON knows your thirsty and need to remind yourself that you are actually are happy. Which it is self-gratifying to be honest. Not trying to be harsh but you know it's true. 

Why do we even feel the need to proclaim in the first place? Maybe because we are trying to fill something because that others think we need? Maybe because we like the distraction of just the moment? 

Been there done that.. and it wasn't till it clicked.

It clicked.

The "it" is love.

Because life is about Jesus's love for you and to show that love to others.

You are so loved by him regardless of your (insert your problems here).

For real.

So this year is different because now I really know true love.
-Ash

Also, Enjoy these few fun meme's.. they made me giggle.