Why Big Shoes?

Because each day God requires us to walk in obedience, no matter how hard or long the journey. We need to walk in those shoes with boldness, confidence and courage. Everyone needs spiritual "Big Shoes" that will take them to new levels of spiritual impartation and revelation. I've learned, the hardest thing is we need the strength to put them on each day. And that takes faith. Who wants to walk in "Big Shoes" when you have been hurt or betrayed? Who has the courage to walk in "Big Shoes" when fear has your spirit gripped so tight you refuse to trust God to take you through your darkest days? The amazing thing is when you put on those "Big Shoes", the struggle doesn't seem so hard. God and His Holy Spirit carries you through the toughest journeys - even when you think you are walking alone. As you walk, the heaviness of the struggle doesn't seem to weigh you down as much. You force yourself to take one step at a time, pressing, pushing your way through every obstacle that rises up against you.
There is no need to try to do it all yourself when God is there to lead you to still waters and those luscious green pastures. No, walking in Big Shoes, simply means you have the courage to shout out to God, "I can't do this without you". Before you know it, you are at the place He wants you to be, encouraged, empowered, enabled to move forward in faith, confidence and trust.

Friday, August 15, 2008


You would never guess how long it has taken me to design this blog! After having such a predestined time at SheSpeaks, (more on the conference later) I was determined to come home and start a blog. The conference was awesome. When you leave, you feel like you can do anything!!! Well, that is not the case. I left SheSpeaks knowing I would have my blog up in a matter of days and that was back in June. It’s pitiful, I know, but every free moment I been toiling down in my office, designing, adding gadgets, trying to import pictures that don't look like postage stamps (I still haven’t figured that out!). I think it has a lot to do with my intimidation of technology. I go in believing that is going to be hard and guess what, it is. That is the reason my brand new digital camera and my brand new Palm is still sitting in the box begging to be used. Can you believe that I just purchased an I-Phone? It is a struggle but I’m able to answer the phone. (Although it did take me two weeks to figure out how to program my voicemail).


So now I am venturing in the blogosphere determine that I will post something of substance. I pray that it is a blessing and your lives will be enriched. Talk about a faith walk and needing “Big Shoes”. But I am determined to try new things even though I am intimidated and I can’t find even find my “Big Shoes”. I think faith is about taking great risk and trusting God while you do it. Sometimes you have to trust God when you don't know the difference between a html and a dashboard. Yikes!


But God is faithful? When I look back over my life it is amazing how much He has blessed me. I have been married to the same wonderful and loving man for nearly 25 years. What a blessed journey. We partner in ministry and find great joy in serving God full-time. It is a blessing that God chose us!! We have three incredible children...but only two are living. We lost our beloved Britt to cancer 19 months ago and our lives will never be the same! Each day is a challenge, but still we trust Him! God has blessed us with two marvelous sons, Brian and Bryson. We strive to serve the Lord and make a difference in the lives of His people, one day at a time. As we face the challenges of ministry we trust God to anoint us to lead the lost and the hopeless back to Him. What a wonderful assignment for His Kingdom and we are striving to meet each challenge in "Big Shoes". With a hug from my kids and a cup of coffee with my husband, each day gets better and better. It is a priviledge to serve God and his people. Now, how do I post this thing?
Sweet Blessings,
Melodie
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