Journals — The Trailblazer Journals

This week I turned twenty-five, and just like that, a decade past my metamorphic teenage years. I have been contemplating a lot lately, like what it felt like to be young and naïve at fifteen. I remember not being able to perceive much beyond “SELF.” I was preoccupied by daily anxieties: my physical appearance, my grades, and seeking a sense of belonging. I was still trying to understand true “calling.” My involvement and commitment to faith was compliant to what my parents wanted for me (I thank God that my parents consistently planted that seed with love). I just couldn’t comprehend the grander scheme of God, greater than “SELF.” God, who gave me purpose regardless of my achievements and self-righteousness.

Faith/ LifeCrystal WojdylaOctober 19, 2018Faith, Advice, Calling, wisdom, advice to my younger selfComment

Satisfying the Scorched Places

What places in your life are dried out and dusty today? What areas are scorched and in need of a miracle to be brought back to life? Could it be that the Lord has left those areas dry on purpose, but you have not allowed His grace to enter in and resurrect what is dead?

Faith/ LifeBecky LeachOctober 10, 2018faithComment

Finding Rest in a Busy World

Let’s start off by deciding what rest is and what rest isn’t. Rest is not sleeping. Yes, sleep is a way to rest, but it’s not the only way to fully receive the rest that we need. Rest is not a vacation. it’s more than temporarily getting away from your problems. Whenever you get back to reality, your problems will still be there. When we are walking in the purpose that God has given us, we will be able to rest knowing that our lives are being devoted to His callings and the growing of His glory.

Faith/ LifeJulie GuiterriezOctober 5, 2018rest, Busyness, Jesus, Faith, SabbathComment

Walking in God's Strength

It was a Friday morning that I was scrolling the depths of my Instagram Explore feed, when I came across a quote that read: “Sometimes you have to be your OWN hero.” At first, this simple statement came across as inspiring and empowering. After reading it, I was even motivated to believe that out of my own strengths, and my own will-power, I could achieve just about anything I wanted. Yet, my spirit was un-phased, and a bit astonished. I was burning inside with a reminder that this statement was only a half-truth. A half-truth that left out the matters of “How” and “Who” that will truly bring empowerment and inspiration.

Faith/ LifeCrystal WojdylaOctober 1, 2018Love, Jesus, Busyness, Hustle, Surrender Comment