Pressing Forward into the miracles God has for you

Last night I headed down to D'ville for Life U/Refuge. I had the privilege of sitting in Refuge with the youth and got to hear Michelle Gros give the word. It was awesome and it encouraged me to continue to pray for and work with the next generation. She reminded us that God has a purpose and a plan for each and every one of our lives that is far better than our wildest dreams. She talked about how so many of us allow God to start something in us but then don't give him the opportunity to finish it because we get distracted, lazy, uncomfortable, or even content in our current situation.
During small groups we asked this questiona and it is one that we all need to consider:
If you can be or do any thing in your life (regardless of age, circumstance, current lifestyle, finances, location...), what would it be? What is keeping you from that?
So often we limit our God to fit into our current situation but he wants more for us! But he will never finish a good work in you unless you look into the eyes of your obstacles and tell them that you are not going to be stopped by them. Then we must press on and keep moving FORWARD!

After Refuge, I headed to the highland campus for Late Nite and heard Mike Haman bring own the house! He spoke on miracles. One of the many cool things he pointed out was that so many of us are asking for miracles but really want magic. When you decide to live for Christ and really follow after him, don't expect it to be a cake walk. He wants to give you the desires of your heart but will expect you to cooperate in order to receive them. Mike explained the difference in that magic is "God doing it for you" while miracles are "God accomplishing it with you".
What a privilege that God gives us the opportunity to participate in our destiny. We are co-laborers with Christ!
If you need or want a miracle in your life, recognize that you will have to listen to the instructions that God gives you in order to receive the miracle, don't just sit back and expect magic!
(Please note that there were many other incredible points he made and it would be worth your while to check out the sermon at http://www.healingplacechurch.org/sermons.php (Late Nite 5/24)