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Tent-Dwelling, Purpose-Fulfilling: Encouragement from Jael’s Life - The Journey of Gold

It doesn’t matter where you find yourself right now. Keep preparing, keep strengthening your hand, God can use what you know how to do.

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Tent-Dwelling, Purpose-Fulfilling: Encouragement from Jael’s Life - The Journey of Gold

It doesn’t matter where you find yourself right now. Keep preparing, keep strengthening your hand, God can use what you know how to do.

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GO FOR GOLD NOT CLAY 3 (Winning Hearts God's Way) - The Journey of Gold

Win hearts God's way—with love, prayer, and a gentle spirit. Trust God to change hearts as you follow His principles.

Sometimes we think that by shouting louder or pushing harder, we will help people see the light. But truthfully, that's not the way of Christ.

Today I’m sharing a blog post about something the Lord had to teach me the hard way: you don't win hearts by force—you win them with a gentle and quiet spirit, with prayer, love, and trust in God's timing.

If you've ever felt frustrated trying to help someone see the truth, this is for you. May we remember that we are ambassadors, not enforcers. God holds their hearts, and He knows how to turn them.

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GO FOR GOLD NOT CLAY 2 (A Steward's Heart) - The Journey of Gold

An allegory on pride, purpose, and humility—discover what it truly means to be a gold carrier and serve others with God-given gifts.

I just shared the second post on my blog — and it’s one that carries a deep reminder for every daughter/son entrusted with something precious.

It’s a short allegory - a story about pride, purpose, and the call to humbly serve others with what God has placed in our hands.

This is the next piece speaks to the heart of why we carry gold in the first place.

If you’ve ever felt the tension between calling and humility, or struggled with the temptation to think it’s all about you, this is for you.

I pray it draws you back to the posture of grace and obedience.

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GO FOR GOLD NOT CLAY 1 (Choosing God's Will) - The Journey of Gold

When clay is easy and gold takes time, will you wait? A reflection on choosing God’s will and building your life on what truly lasts.

I just shared the very first post on my new blog — and I couldn’t be more grateful to finally begin this journey.

It’s a short allegory I wrote a few years ago called “Go for Gold, Not Clay.” It’s all about choosing God’s will — even when it takes time, even when it’s hard. This story is the first in a series, and I thought it would be the perfect way to start.

If you’ve ever struggled with waiting on God or been tempted to settle for less because it was “right there,” this is for you. I pray it blesses you like it blessed me when I first wrote it.

Here’s the link — I’d love for you to read it and let me know what speaks to you.

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POEM: IT'S NOT A RAT RACE - The Journey of Gold

POEM: IT'S NOT A RAT RACE The sooner we realize that it's not a rat race, But a human race, Then can we see the storm with the eyes of peace;

The sooner we realize that It's not a rat race, But a human race, Then can we see the storm With the eyes of peace; See the waiting With the eyes of promise; See the planting With the eyes of growth.

The Potter is perfect, He is the best, Although that's an understatement.

Lay still While He crafts you With His blazing but tender hands, Into a great piece of art That is worth the wait.

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LOOM OF GRACE

With His sovereign loom,

He weaves tapestries of grace,

Made with colors of unconditional love,

To cloth me for His glory.

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WHAT IS THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH? - The Journey of Gold

We are able to fully obey God because we see and understand God’s love for us. Obedience of Faith stems out of our love for God.

Obedience of faith is not about following the rules, but about following the giver of the rules.

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As I watched this caterpillar metamorphosing to a beautiful butterfly, all I could think of was braveness. If I could just break through my protective casing, then I could be seen for who I was meant to be from the beginning; a masterpiece.

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Into this world I came, naked,

A world where it is said, “if you can’t beat them, join them.”

A world where it is said, “to fit in, go with the flow.”

So, the struggle began,

I tried to beat them with my moral stands and self-righteousness,

I tried and I tried; the more I tried the more I was subtly introduced to join them,

I wondered why I was stylishly joining them even when I tried to beat them,

I kept on trying to beat them, but the more I beat, the more I fell,

The more I religiously raised my standards, the more I saw myself falling;

Until that point when it dawned on me that I was just doing it all alone.

Then I opened my mouth to my Lord and my savior to catch me from falling.

And He said “give me the reins of the sleigh of your life and I will drive it”

He said “Just lose it to me”

I gave it to Him and He took control of the reins of my life

I lost the reins in His hands,

No more do I have to beat them alone.

No more do I have to prove righteous

All I need to do is to show them my righteous King, Jesus Christ

No more would I be subtly drawn because the reins are with Him.

All I have to do is to continually surrender to Him to lead and to guide.

I know of a surety that I cannot be misguided or misled

He has got me covered because I dwell safely under His wings.

No more escapades to see what’s bubbling out there, because, under His wings, I find rest,

I gained the fullness of my life when I lost it to my savior, JESUS CHRIST.

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Before I leave the desert land For meadows of immortal flowers, Lead me where streams at Thy command Flow by the borders of the hours, That when the thirsty come, I may Show them the fountains in the way. O Love of God, do this for me: Maintain a constant victory.

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Several people have been tied to your apron; be conscious of that and don’t let them slip away because of your nonchalance; your transformation is the transformation of many.

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