According to Webster's dictionary the word Chosen means one who is the object of choice or of divine favor: an elect person. The word Called means to make a demand on. According to Matthew 22:14 AMP "Many are Called (invited and summoned), but few are Chosen." Therefore the Word of God is clear to point out the differences between the two words for a reason. For God clearly placed us on earth just like He did Adam and Eve for a purpose, for His purpose- to be obedient and worship Him.
In Matthew 9:37 NIV Jesus says " The Harvest is plentiful but the Workers are Few." Once again we see in scripture that there is a need for ministry yet not too many people seem Chosen to do the work that God has prepared and Called us all to do. Yet when you look further down in the story in Matthew 10, you see that Jesus sent the twelve Chosen ones to reach the world. Like Adam and Eve we all have the ability to meet the needs of others in the way that God intended yet the few elect were Chosen to serve His people so that they understand the true Calling on their lives. For this purpose Romans 12 was written to inform us that we must present our bodies as LIVING SACRIFICES, HOLY and PLEASING TO GOD, for this is our SPIRITUAL ACT OF WORSHIP or REASONABLE SERVICE! That we may no longer be Conformed to this World but Transformed by the Renewing of our MINDS daily!
(Romans 12:1-2 NIV)
As God confirms my passion, zeal and purpose for Him I acknowledge that I am not just Called but Chosen to encourage you. To help transform your life based on my experiences with Him! I do not think more highly than myself but I submit to Him according to my faith that He has given me. (Romans 12: 3,6-8) Therefore I realize that all that I have experienced in my life was for Purpose. I receive and submit to His Plan and Promises for my life. Understanding that without constant Prayer that I cannot walk in Power to heal and serve those that He has chosen me to reach.
Get Ready!Get Ready!Get Ready! God is restoring dreams, purpose and plans for those that submit to His will! God can do exceedingly, abundantly more than we can ever ask or imagine for our lives!
(Ephesians 3:20 NIV)
-Tash
Mirrored Images
"Reflecting His Image Into The World"-Gen.1: 27
12.27.2013
12.04.2013
Testimony in Progress
In efforts to be transparent so that I am able to free people, I must share my story of FREEDOM. First, I must give my background on my journey that lead me to discovering Christ as the love of my life. In November of 1995 on a Sunday morning church service I accepted Him into my heart. It wasn't out of duty or a feeling that everybody is saved, so I must get "right". It was out of a pure pressing on my heart after being minister to. Before this moment I was highly involved with the choir, dance ministry, discipleship programs and I understood the aspect of acknowledging my religious duty. I was baptized that following month; excited, nervous and not really understanding what I was about to experience. Can I say that I had an encounter with him, not really. But I knew that I was devoted to him. Devoted to ministry and staying connected by being involved with the church was a key to that connection.
I craved hearing the word and being involved with the church. Most of the time it was because I had freedom to socialize with people because of overprotected parents but I still enjoyed my time at church. As I entered adolescence, I very much still had a heart for Him. I tried to do everything "perfectly". Obey my parents, teachers, try to lead by example to my peers. But in trying to be "perfect", I failed. I knew I wasn't. I submitted to my culture, it was a hard balance trying to live holy and be accepted by peers. For we all know that to pursue God, there will be costs. Yet I didn't understand how to have a good balance of how to effect my culture as a Christian. I had many religious examples of how to serve God, it wasn't until after college that I understood what it meant to have a RELATIONSHIP with GOD.
That HE was truly a friend, someone that understood everything about me. That's because He knew me before I was created that He would always see me through all my circumstances, joys and failures. While acknowledging my new found understanding of relationship vs. religion, I got serious and I was truly set on FIRE for HIM. Yet I developed a super duper Martha mindset. I thought works got me closer to Him, that by being apart of every ministry would show my love to Him. Thus I would be blessed. After working and working, I never seem to get the "blessings" that I was "working" so hard for.
Then in 2011, I was attacked. Some say mental breakdown, some say bi-polar, but He says SPIRITUAL WARFARE. It is truly my belief that Satan knows what I am capable of in the Kingdom of God and wants me to abort the seed that was place inside of me. After spending much needed time seeking Him during Thanksgiving break, I can say that God has begun to restore and revive the dreams that He gave me. After experiencing two years of depression, anxiety ,fear and suicidal thoughts I can say that I am coming out. The testimony is not complete but in progress. As we all know, we overcome by the blood of the lamb and our testimony. Therefore I too acknowledge Revelations 12:11 so that I may set others FREE.
Therefore the testimony is just beginning and in progress as I do my best to become a P-31 for the glory of the Kingdom of God.
Sincerely,
Tashika Denea' Smith
P-31 in Progress
Creative Visionary of Mirrored Images, Inc
"Reflecting His Image Into The World"-Gen. 1:27
I craved hearing the word and being involved with the church. Most of the time it was because I had freedom to socialize with people because of overprotected parents but I still enjoyed my time at church. As I entered adolescence, I very much still had a heart for Him. I tried to do everything "perfectly". Obey my parents, teachers, try to lead by example to my peers. But in trying to be "perfect", I failed. I knew I wasn't. I submitted to my culture, it was a hard balance trying to live holy and be accepted by peers. For we all know that to pursue God, there will be costs. Yet I didn't understand how to have a good balance of how to effect my culture as a Christian. I had many religious examples of how to serve God, it wasn't until after college that I understood what it meant to have a RELATIONSHIP with GOD.
That HE was truly a friend, someone that understood everything about me. That's because He knew me before I was created that He would always see me through all my circumstances, joys and failures. While acknowledging my new found understanding of relationship vs. religion, I got serious and I was truly set on FIRE for HIM. Yet I developed a super duper Martha mindset. I thought works got me closer to Him, that by being apart of every ministry would show my love to Him. Thus I would be blessed. After working and working, I never seem to get the "blessings" that I was "working" so hard for.
Then in 2011, I was attacked. Some say mental breakdown, some say bi-polar, but He says SPIRITUAL WARFARE. It is truly my belief that Satan knows what I am capable of in the Kingdom of God and wants me to abort the seed that was place inside of me. After spending much needed time seeking Him during Thanksgiving break, I can say that God has begun to restore and revive the dreams that He gave me. After experiencing two years of depression, anxiety ,fear and suicidal thoughts I can say that I am coming out. The testimony is not complete but in progress. As we all know, we overcome by the blood of the lamb and our testimony. Therefore I too acknowledge Revelations 12:11 so that I may set others FREE.
Therefore the testimony is just beginning and in progress as I do my best to become a P-31 for the glory of the Kingdom of God.
Sincerely,
Tashika Denea' Smith
P-31 in Progress
Creative Visionary of Mirrored Images, Inc
"Reflecting His Image Into The World"-Gen. 1:27
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