Don't just Live. Live Out Loud.

Inspiration to live out loud -

After a lot of praying and searching I needed to only look in the next bedroom for advice on a name, that would somewhat describe me and my faith.

My mother was inspired by a dear family friend who through the eyes of many would say she lived her life out loud. She truly lived her life Loud and Proud!

How to Live Out Loud - My mother explained it this way; "It didn't matter if things weren't going well or there was some negativity you would have never known it when you were around her. People were just drawn to her. She always found the sliver lining. She always would find something to create a moment of laughter for you. She was upbeat and energetic. But it was always so incredibly sincere. She truly embraced each day and lived it to its fullest and strived to help others live each day to its fullest in a positive way. "

- Ephesians 6:7 says ~ Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.

The definition of wholeheartedly is - fully or completely, sincere, enthusiastic, energetic. Two days ago I asked my mom to explain to me how she saw our friend living out loud so that I could quote her in this blog. Late last night I found the Ephesians verse about serving. I did not put the two together until I started typing out this post. I have bolded and italicized some key words so that you can easily see the connection.

Recently I have been able to expand my knowledge and grow my faith even stronger. I have been able to experience the Lord's work in my heart through seeking him. God created us to Live Out Loud for him. To become disciples and make disciples out of others around us.

- Joshua 22:5 says ~ to love the LORD your God, to walk in obedience to him, to keep his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.

The disciples are a perfect example of living out loud. Because they are just like us, broken. God selected broken people to follow him into a ministry of service with the promise of an eternal life. We can not live this life out loud by ourselves, but it is a great testament to God that we strive to live this way through his grace and goodness.

- When we make a choice to depend on God's grace and goodness, then we can embrace everyday and find what he wants us to see through his wonderfulness. Through this daily obedience to God's will, we then can truly live a sincere, enthusiastic, and joyful life.

LIVE OUT LOUD