Scriptures

It has been in my spirit for a few weeks now to learn some scriptures. I have been listening to "The Purpose  Driven Life" by Rick Warren and he said that if you don't know any scriptures it's like being in a battle with no ammunition. I think that it is wonderful when a person knows scriptures from the bible and how powerful it really is. His challenge to everyone is to memorize a scripture a week for the rest of your life. I remember along time ago someone told me that when you start to memorize scripture to start small and get bigger. So, this week I am going to memorize Phillipians 4:13 - I can do all things in Christ which strenghteneth. This scripture is impacting to me because so far in my journey with the Lord the hardest thing for me to do was publicly praise him. It was so easy to do praise him in silent but, in public is a whole nother world. I remember the first time I did this was actually this month and there were people in the church praising God so passionately and I was so scared to do this so, I asked God, "God, if you want me to do this let me." I was so nervous, and very uncomfortable. Right after I asked God that question. My Pastor said "Confessions is more than confessing your sins to God, it is letting him know how important he is to you. Confession is necessary in order to build a close relationship with him." Before I know it my feet were moving and I was infront of the mic. God, gave me the strength to stand up for him publicly and he also gave me the exact words he wanted me to say. I also remember that I was shaking through the whole thing but, when it over, I felt wonderful. This happened during my first fast that I completed. When fasting you do truly connect with God on a whole new level. People at that service said they liked what I had to hear and it made me feel good. I also did the same thing last week. I remember when I went to the line it was short, I was still nervous but not like before. I said what God wanted me to say and I know it made a difference. There were kids in service last weekend, who I have known for years and I pray that it gave them the encouragement to do the same. And to let them know that I am serious about God.