There are many levels worth revealing
The first you see is my body appearing whole
The next level of depth is called my soul
Influenced by my will which is my mind
Hosting many thoughts of every kind
Intertwined of mind and soul belongs my heart
Encasing emotions from goodness to dark
Within my being, the Holy Spirit does guides
My deep seeded faith as He walks by my side
As I discern my way, sensing to learn what’s real
From the enemy's deception, lies and worldly deals
As I'm saved by Jesus Christ whom I praise in celebration
I choose my will to be One with Him in spirit, soul, and body
Understanding the meaning of it all, as a divine prodigy
Each can choose their free will to trust or go astray
It’s one’s decision is to seek God’s will or walk away
For His power protects me through night and day,
Humbly bowing before the Almighty Father as I pray
No other Master do I choose to serve, for great is He
My devotion and love is only for the Blessed Trinity
Christa Carmell Davis
Inspired June 8, 2006
1:30 p.m.
In the summer of 2006, I'd just began learning an incredible amount about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit working in One as the Trinity. It was truly exciting and overwhelming for me, with an immediate passion for Jesus Christ's sacrifice for each of us. It brought tears, while I was floating with an exhilaration of joy! The real essence was the unfathomable love for which I have never felt, much less able to truly comprehend. The closest was when I asked Jesus Christ into my heart when I was nine years old.
On a summer day in 2006, I was working on a web site as free lance contractor. It was time for a break. It was a huge project requiring many work hours.
Just as I was about to get up as I felt velcroed to my desk chair, an advertisement about a poetry contest seemed to catch my eye as if there were neon lights flashing with a sign blaring..."Click Here!" It was sponsored by the International Society of Poets, inviting anyone to enter. The poem requirements included no more than 40 words per line and no more than 25 lines per poem.
I thought "I've written all kinds of poetry all of my life, this will be fun!" I remember praying before I began to place my thoughts on paper.Before I knew it, "Divine Sensibility" was written in 45 minutes! That is how God works when we ask Him to take the lead.
Out of 2,500 submissions, "Divine Sensibility" was indeed blessed by the Father as one of the top ten finalists! What an honor! But again, it all's about how God can and does anything when we allow Him to work through us. I am not sharing this incredible work from Him to brag on me. I give God all the glory!
"Divine Sensibility" was read at the convention in Las Vegas that summer in front of 5,000 in attendance. I choose not to go since funds were tight, but it didn't matter if I had been there to possibly win the top prize (you had to be present and read your poem to the audience to be a candidate for the first place award of $25,000). My reward was knowing God's words would be read by someone who was scheduled to read in my place to 5,000 people from all walks of life from all over the world!
I don't believe in coincidences. I so believe there was at least one person God was trying to reach through His poem at the convention. I was just honored to write for Him, to be His vessel. Nothing pleases me more.
Even though I did not make the trip to read the poem for a chance to win the $25,000 cash prize, I was called within two weeks for an interview. Within two more weeks, I was offered a position with Southern Company as a nuclear communications specialist.
That was a huge prize for me as it was a direct blessing from the Father. At the time as I was seeking a steady income preferably in corporate communications with an international organization.
Later, that would be the position I would give up when I knew God was calling me to "Follow Him," as I was obedient, stepping out on faith. He knew my heart's desires and blessed me with the job as I learned a great deal. Then He was ready for me to use the God-given gifts He placed in me 23 years ago to work for Him in communications.
There have been times I have questioned my decision when the enemy tempts me to re-enter the workforce, make a really good salary and have a steady financial security. But my life consists of just me, with no other family obligations that would tie me down or make me panic when I never know where my next pay check will come from. BUT IT DOES! God is so faithful as He is teaching me to be trusting, keep the faith and keep believing as I learn to have patience and work when freelance opportunities come my way.
Start your day by asking God "How may I serve you this day?"
II Timothy 1:7, “For God does not give you the spirit of fear, but of power, love and sound mind.”
Don't be afraid. If you have fear, it's just satan trying to convince you not to seek God due to a busy work day already planned or other things to do. The beauty is... God will bring others to you in your busy work day already planned or other things to do... if you ask Him to be included your day.
God knows your heart. He knows what you are capable of doing when it comes to witnessing. Allow Him to guide you through the Holy Spirit. If God brings you to it; He WILL bring you through it! Not sure who said that, but it's so very true!
Lesson Learned:
When I do unselfish acts for God's work, He blesses my socks off!
May we all be sockless!
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