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QUEST Fall Semester 2011 Entry #24: "Break My Heart"

What an amazing time we had this past Friday at Young Adults Live! It was a wonderful opportunity to find out who we are in Christ, the art of true worship and the ability to love others, through the testimonies of a mission trip to Haiti.

Bob Pierce, founder of World Vision, made the profound statement:

“Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God!”

That one quote has been utilized as a prayer by many and most recently by me. All around the world poverty is consuming our families, children are being abandoned, and human trafficking is becoming a norm, while we worry about not having up-to-date technology, about the male/female that isn’t giving us the attention we desire, about the constant need for more money, about the things in life that are just that, THINGS.

I don’t want to trivialize the need or want for great things because that is a natural desire, but what is God’s desire for us? Matthew 6:33 clearly tells us: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” How can He use you to impact someone? How can you change your environment by noticing the details? Is there something God wants to do with you that He can’t do because you are too focused on the wrong things?

Come into agreement with me today and say: “Lord today instead of worrying about what I want, let my heart be broken with the things that break your heart!”

Blog Entry By:

Esmeralda Lopez

QUEST/YAM Leader, Life Group Leader

Check out Entry #12 for Esmeralda's blog entry entitled "Can I Really Move Mountains?"

QUEST Fall Semester 2011 Entry #12: "Can I Really Move A Mountain?"

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

I have many wonderful childhood memories, but during one of my recent devotional times, God reminded me of when I was 4 years old. It's probably one of the only memories I have from that age. I became increasingly adamant about the fact that I wanted a little brother. Everyday, I would tell my mom to have a baby. In the best way she knew how, she explained that she could no longer have children, so I would have to ask God. What I could not understand, is that after having me my mother had medical complications and did not expect to have any more children. Everyday I began to pray. I would walk over to her, lay hands on her stomach with a faith that was unwavering and say, "Lord, let mommy have a baby boy, so I can play fight with him." I was not educated in the doctrinal teachings of faith and did not speak with an eloquent approach, I just believed. Pastor David uses the acronym Full Assurance In The Heart, which perfectly depicts the simplicity of FAITH. There is no pre-requisite to the use of FAITH except belief. FAITH does not discriminate based on age, race or gender, it's uncomplicated. I knew nothing except the God controlled everything and that was all I needed to pray. Two years later, I saw my prayers manifest when my mother gave birth to a baby boy and never struggled in that area of her health again.

Perhaps you are now endeavoring on a new school, new job or find yourself in the same place and in need of something new. Perhaps you are experiencing difficulty with your family, finances or in your relationships. I encourage you to be reminded of that blind child like FAITH, we all once had. Childlike faith offers belief that has not been tainted by life experience, hurt or doubt, so when you pray today remember to simply believe and you will move that mountain.

Blog Entry by: Esmeralda Lopez

Esmeralda Lopez was born and raised in the church and made her initial commitment to Christ at the age of eight. Presently, Esmeralda is part of the Christ Church worship ministry. As a member of the Young Adults Ministry, Esmeralda serves as a Life Group Leader and a new Prayer Leader for Quest College Ministry & Young Adults Ministry. Esmeralda currently manages a condominium in Fort Lee, NJ. She enjoys singing, dancing, poetry, writing, acting, musical theatre, and arts & crafts.