Chosen Vessel

By now you may have come to see that the over all title of this blog isn't just "Faith to Believe" but it is indeed "Chosen Vessle". Perhaps you have wondred why I would choose such a strange name. Yes it is creative, but my reasons go a lot deeper than that.

If you don't all ready know, this blog was created for a special friend of mine. A friend who is not a believer and follower of Jesus. Her name is Chelsey. I had this conversation with Chelsey once. We were talking about the different meaning of our names. She mentioned how much she hated her name as well as the meaning, that it was "dumb" The meaning of Chelsey literally means "Port of ship, Vessle" I didn't really think much of it and actually agreed how unfortunate that meaning was.

A little while after that, I was on my computer randomly typing names in to a baby name search engine online when I came across the meaning of Chelsey. Indeed it read "Port of Ship, Vessle". I didn't think much of it until one night at a prayer meeting at my church, I was praying for Chelsey. God gave me this word for her. Perhaps you Read it at the top of my blog. This verse is found in Acts. It's when Ananias was being told by God to go to Paul. It reads "Go for He is a chosen vessle of mine to bear my name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel." Immediately I was stopped at the words "chosen vessle" It was then God brought to mind the meaning of Chelsey's name. "Port of Ship, Vessle" Needless to say I just stared at the page with my mouth wide open. I couldn't believe it. No longer do I believe the meaning of her name is insignificant.

Now if you know the story of Paul, you know that word, that verse, is a direct prophetic word of Paul's life. Paul did indeed preach to Israel, Kings, and Gentiles. That was his mission. I am believing that this is indeed Chelsey's mission. Through this verse God was telling me that Chelsey was indeed going to do some great things for God. Her life would indeed resemble that of Paul's. She will reach many. I don't have a number at all, but it excites me to think of the day she accepts Christ, cause I know that day is coming, and when it does more souls are going to be saved because of it.

Chelsey is a chosen vessle for for God. She doesn't know it yet...She has no idea just what that could even mean. But I know that my God has a far greater plan for her life than anyone could imagine. Chelsey is a Chosen Vessle. She is chosen by God.

Ten Years

Ten years always seems like forever. Perhaps that is why God keeps certain details from us, just because he knows we really can't handle anymore than what we have already. If God had told me ten years back in grade seven I would have freaked out. It would have seemed like never. But he is good and knows just what I need and when I need it. It was only a few weeks ago that this particular discussion came up.

I was in bed for the night. I was talking with God. I was also a bit frustrated as I came to the part of my prayers about Chelsey. I began telling God how long I have waited for her. How much so I want to see her come to know her saviour. How much I wanted to see her sit beside me in church on a Sunday morning, worshipping and praising God. Well God stopped me right there, and he told me clearly, Perhaps one of the hardest things to hear when praying for a friend, He said, "Ten years" That was all. What he meant was I would have to pray for at least ten years. At that moment I felt devastated, but only for a moment. I remembered that it had already been eight years of fervent prayer over her life.

The Story

It has been eight years. Actually I am in the middle of my eighth year. Eight years of persistant praying. God has been so faithful throughout these years. He has given me word after word and even a vision.

We met in grade seven. We met through other friends. I didn't realize she wasn't a believer until a little while later. I was shocked and even horrified. Little did I know the journey I was about to begin with her. A journey filled with battle...struggles...friendship and love.

I have so many things to tell. God has given me so much and I can't wait to tell her about it. He has given me so many words and even a dream. This blog is meant for her. The intent is meant for her and for anyone else who has been praying for someone and hasn't seen anything happen yet. God is faithful, I can see that. God is working in her life, that I can't always see but I know it is true. He has a plan for her just as he has a plan for me.

This journey has been long but good. It has strengthened my faith immensly. It has taught me how to seek out opportunities. Since meeting my friend, I have met others who I am also praying will come to know the truth. It can happen as impossible as it seems.

This is Chelsey's story. A story she doesn't even know about yet. A story that one day I hope to tell her so that she will understand. This is my story for her...A story she may read the day she comes to accept the free gift awaiting before her. The day she decides she can't do it on her. The day she realizes she needs her Heavenly father, and she runs to him with all that she has got. That is the prayer of my heart...