July 21, 2014, exactly a year ago, I woke up with much excitement and great birthday expectations. At the same time, part of me secretly struggled to admit I was turning… “38”. For some reason I could not accept my age reaching such high numbers… anyways, as I console myself with positive reasoning, I still decided to do the math. Yes, I actually grabbed a calculator and subtracted: 2014-1977= ___ To my great surprise, the answer was 37! I was not 38, I was 37! lol

Now, you might think this was good news for me, well yes, but just for a min. It wasn’t long before I realized I had totally missed out on being 36. I had lived a whole year behaving, aching and believing I was a year older.

Can you image that?  I felt cheated!  I spent the rest that day analyzing the factors that had led me to forget a whole year of “youthful living”. Now if you, who are reading this, are younger than 36, you may find my concern to be invalid, but if you are older, you know how precious the low numbers are. So, I continued to think of the clothes I had worn, the styles, the colors, the places I had not visited, the jokes I had not laughed at, just because I had to “act my age”.

I realized, I had been too busy, too involved and preoccupied with the nonsense of life.

Finally, I came to terms with reality, and decided to be thankful for being 37, at least I had another year to not be 38. lol

NOW, the great news is that, throughout my 37th year, my life was blessed beyond my imagination could ever fathom. Literary, my life took a turn toward abundant living. Did it mean shedding layers of rejection, insecurities, confusion, religion? YES. Did it take a new mentality? YES. Did it take new friends? Yes. Did it take a new God? NO, He is still the same, He does not change, I had to change  in order to understand his Love and to know Him better.

Only 12 months later, my life is different. Now at 38, my sphere of influence has increased from local to global. My friends continue to be close, faithful, and handpicked. The only difference is that I do not have to look for them. At the level that my life flows, my friends just seem to adhere to my life and my calling.

Just last week, one of my new friends, offered to stand by me if I chose to live 36 Again and for the First Time. I consider that offer, one of the greatest gifts I can receive today. To have friends who love me enough to make the lost be found!! I am ready to regain the youth and fun of 36, and perfect the wisdom of 38!

I am thankful for life, love and creativity. I am thankful for my friends.

#WomenAddValue #FuerzayHonor  #Friends #OriginalJL #YOU #MyGoD #FaMiLy

Que puedo HACER por ti mujer (hombre)?… que tienes en casa? 2 Reyes 4:2

Feliz Lunes, Feliz dia de consagración!

En esta mañana le invito que reciba Fuerzas y Enfoque. Fuerzas para mantenerse y proseguir hacia la meta, aun en medio de cualquier situación o adversidad que pueda estar enfrentando. Y enfoque o afinación a la Voz de Dios. Pues la Voz de Dios nos hace preguntas que nos proveen respuestas transformadoras.

A la viuda de 2Reyes 4:2, el Señor le preguntó:

“Que puedo HACER por ti mujer?”

Aun antes que ella le respondiera, le hizo una segunda pregunta que la enfocó en dar una respuesta que cambiaría su destino y a salvaría a su familia.

“… que tienes en casa?”

En la desesperacion de la situacion en la que ella se encontraba, ella podría haber pedido cualquier cosa, y Dios sabia eso. Esta mujer acababa de enviudar y había quedado en tanta deuda que los acreedores habían venido por sus hijos, los cuales se llevarían como esclavos.

Alguien alguna vez dijo, “Quieres llenarle con amargura la vida  a una mujer? Arrancale o lastima a los hombre en su vida… su padre, su marido, o sus hijos.”

Esta mujer estaba en un estado de terror. Pero las preguntas que Dios le hizo, por medio del profeta, la guiaron a responder una respuesta eterna.

Ella respondio:

“…tu servidora nada tiene en casa… excepto un poco de aceite…” 

WoW! El inicio de su respuesta la dejaría en la misma situación… pero prosiguió… y consideró mencionar el POCO ACEITE que tenia en casa. Como usted ya sabe, ese aceite y las vasijas prestadas se llegaron a convertír en el producto que vendería en su negocio… sus hijos y ella no llegaron a la esclavitud ni a la amargura sino a la solvencia económica y a la prosperidad.

Amada hermana, amado hermano, no se cual sea tu situación hoy, pero si se cuales son las preguntas que Dios te hace:

“Que puedo HACER por ti?”

“… que tienes en casa?”

Antes de responder, no te enfoque lo que no tienes, sino, considera mencionar lo que si tienes, allí se encontrara tu solvencia, allí puede Dios darde mas.

Oracion:

Padre bueno, gracias por tu amor, por tu paciencia y gracia para con nosotros! Eres maravilloso, solo tu sabes enamorarnos una y otra vez. Tu dulzura y la quietud de tus respuestas, han transformado nuestras vidas. En esta mañana nos presentamos en ayuno y oración, presentando nuestros cuerpos en sacrificio vivo, limpio y agradable a ti. Padre deleitate en nuestra consagración. Te ruego que nuestros oídos espirituales se afinen a escuchar tu voz, necesitamos respuestas divinas. En el Nombre de Jesus, Amen.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27

The true essence of our being desires intimacy with God, our creator. The Voice we hear in intimacy with him, is so powerful, that it reveals the mind and plans of God for us. In the same way that his voice is not audible or recognizable by the physical senses, it can easily be overlooked as a simple thought.

As beloved children of God, let us seek to develop such intimacy with the Lord seeking his presence in the stillness of our soul and in the abundance of his Spirit.

You will no longer confuse his Voice with a thought or a mere idea, you will know it’s His voice speaking to you His beloved child. He communicates with the depths of our being and reveal His heart.

You may wonder and even question, if it is possible for God to have such a relationship with people? The answer is YES. God does not have favorites, his love is for everyone. The quiet voice of God is more audible in the soul of those who develop intimacy with Him.

Prayer:

Father on this day of fasting and prayer, we present our minds and hearts to you. I pray that each of us can learn to quiet the anxieties of our own plans, and begin to talk to you, listen to you. In the stillness of fasting and at the light of your Word, may your Voice speak to us in the sweetness of your power. In your Name Jesus, AMEN.

GOLDEN RULE International: ‪#‎WOMEN‬ ADD VALUE: will be celebrated in El Salvador, Central America. Top Leaders and Humanitarians from North and Central America will gather at this historical event. Book your flight today! November 20th – 22nd. Information on accommodations coming soon.

Dra. Jenny M Lopez fundadora del Fuerza y Honor Int. junto con la Pastora Elsita de Corado de Guatemala, Ana Maria Granados del Proyecto RUTH y Mayte Coto del TBBAI Central, estarán ministrando en el Salvador el dia 8 de Agosto. Dios tiene palabra de Bendicion para tu vida. Haz tu reservacion al 7900-0729