Rebecca Gomez

posted by rebecca.gomez on Sep 10

What is the bittersweet truth? Exactly how true is the whole truth? Wikipedia describes it as this: The word truth has a variety of meanings, from honesty, good faith, and sincerity in general. The truth behind “little white lies” is that they only cover up the bigger ones. As time progresses, the compilation of little lies becomes one big lie, nevertheless making you one big fat liar. By the time you know it your head becomes very cloudy and you can’t seem to make sense out of anything. You soon forget how the lie even started and eventually your life becomes a huge mess.
There are so many days that I have to look and reflect on where I’ve been. I’ve made some pretty wrong choices before, choices that have cost me everything. I believe it is hard being transparent especially to your peers and loved ones. Being transparent, the truth caught up to me. It revealed itself in its ugliest form at the most imperfect time. I found that being honest to myself about the truth was not easy but the reconciliation was great. Hidden emotions are only bombs waiting to explode. Honesty is only evidence of progress. If you plan to progress, tell yourself the truth and let go. Do not waste your time and energy on losing your mind but walk in truth in everything you do. Ultimately, it will set you free.

posted by rebecca.gomez on Jul 3

Where do you find yourself at this point in time? Are you the woman at the well about to drink from the living water? Are you Moses at the Red Sea believing and having faith that the waters will part? Are you Hannah crying out for a Samuel to be birth in you? What crossroad are you in right now? How far away are you from your moment, your salvation or your miracle?

I recall the story of Jonah and how choices are so important. One simple disobedient act cost him being eaten by a huge fish. He was at a crossroad.  A crossroad that demanded for him to take a risk and step towards something he was not familiar with. He was challenged to act on faith and believe that God’s purpose and faithful plan was especially designated just for him.

The woman at the well never anticipated to meet Jesus on her basic daily water run. She had no clue that this would be her moment to be completely transformed.  Even the great leader Moses, I’m sure deep inside he had to replace fear with faith and believe that God’s supernatural hand would move in the instant they needed his salvation. Or even Hannah, empty and barren, with just the hope… the hope that God would grant her a son.

I’m at a time in my life where all three of these things are so important. I need to make sure that my spirit (wo)man is quenched, my faith helps me overcome hard tribulations and that I can cry to God to fill any emptiness or voids. It is so important to keep yourself accountable.  We demand and depend on our pastors to fill us with word but what are we doing to keep ourselves charged and refreshed.  When you’re at a crossing be prepared to lift up your staff and believe that God will sustain you.

posted by rebecca.gomez on Apr 9

Growing up, we traveled around the states because my father was an evangelist. He later planted a church in San Benito, Texas that is now Valley International Christian Center *the greatest church ever.  For such a long time I saw the things my parents had to do to “survive” in the ministry.  I saw everything they endured from growing spiritually to providing for a family, faith was everything.  There was no other way to think about how our finances were going to met, whether school supplies were going to be available, or if a whole meal was promised at the end of every evening.  No questions asked, just faith. 

Getting married to a preacher/minister, I wondered if we would have to face the same things my parents did. To be honest…  for a while I was quite resistant to thinking that ministry was what I really wanted to do. I often questioned if ministry was going to pay my bills? Okay, I know you might be thinking… who would resist ministry? But let’s be real here, the economy is not great and our beloved country is trying to overcome a crisis.  Being newly-weds the last thing I want to think about is not being able to get a house, or a new car, or go to destination vacations.  However, thinking that way has taught me a lesson.

Where do you let go and how? It is so easy to talk about faith but never walk in it.  I’ve challenged myself to raise the bar in my giving and I plan to do the same with my tithes. When was the last time you challenged God? When was the last time you put faith to the test? The word of God says that faith is not by seeing but by hearing of the Word of God. All across the bible, its speaks truth and revelation over how God has provided. There are countless stories where God’s blessing are upon those who seek him and trust him.

Wow, I know this is a long blog but man do I feel encouraged!! I challenge you to do the same. Step out of the boat like Peter and know that even though you don’ t know if the next step is secure… remember that your one step closer to Jesus!! He is all we need!!! Faith is without measure!!!

posted by rebecca.gomez on Nov 29

Hello friends, I pray your thanksgiving day was blissful and blessed. It was such a great day… I spent time with friends and family… we laughed, talked, joked, and ate till our tummies could say no more.

I took some time to reflect on how this year has been, and here are a few things I thought about:

• My life and the people who exist in it
• My wedding day… I married the most wonderful man of God… my handsome husband, Abram:)
• The opening of our new student center
• The beginning of our pastorship in Laguna Vista
• Getting a new job with our church and working alongside my husband,
• Last but not least, my father-in-law passed to be with Jesus.

I think back on how great God has been through the happy and sad times of this year… when moments are given and taken away. Yet through it all, His grace covers and sustains us through everything. One question I often ask myself is, “Where would I be if it wasn’t for His unfailing love and mercy?”

Thank You, Jesus!! The Lifter of my head and Keeper of my heart.

Hebrews 12:2