Transforming Your Ordinary into the Extraordinary

Transforming Your Ordinary into the Extraordinary


I often heard the elderly members of my family mutter the all too familiar phrase, “God’s ways aren’t our ways.” When I was a child I was unable to grasp the full meaning of this simple yet profound statement.

In our contemporary culture we have become obsessed with perfection. The movie stars and celebrities of our day have become the new paradigm for how we should supposedly look and conduct our lives. Many of us have become infatuated with the ideal of pseudo perfection that society has thrust upon us.

In God’s written word there are a plethora of examples, displaying how our Heavenly Father is drawn toward the imperfect and ordinary. The flawed and forgotten.

After all, why would God choose Moses; a person who lacked in communication skills to become the chief advocate to plead the case for the Israelite slaves before a cruel and stubborn Egyptian Pharaoh?

And God chose Gideon; an average guy with a serious self-confidence issue, to lead the Israelites into battle against the Midianites.

God called Paul, a mass murderer of the early Christians. He later became converted by the power of the Holy Spirit, and was responsible for introducing Christianity to Europe and now throughout the entire world!

Hello……do you see the pattern?

The elders of my family are absolutely correct. “God’s ways are not our ways.” He takes the ordinary, flawed Joe and allows His extraordinary glory to manifest in their lives so His plans can be carried forth.

Our Heavenly Father can give us His unyielding strength when we feel weak, unconfident, anxious, inadequate, and scared.

When Gideon expressed his doubts about the horrific battle, God replied, “Go in the strength you have….Am I not sending you?” (Judges 6:14)
And God proceeded to promise, “I will be with you.” (Judges 6:16).

We all face challenges and grim circumstances that present themselves during our life’s journey. These obstacles allow us to ask the question, “Do I have the strength to manage this?” The answer will always be, “Go in the strength you have….I will be with you.”
Judges 6 :14-16

Blessings
Camille Kleidysz

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

His Patience

His Patience


I’m rendered speechless when I ponder on the depth of God’s patience.

God was habitually rejected and tossed aside by the Israelites for lifeless, stony idols. And in return He accepted His wayward children with open arms back into His rich and abundant inheritance.

Our Heavenly Father gives an extraordinary example of patience and long suffering. When we fail, and disappoint our Creator, His mercy and grace continues to endure. He longs for us to return to Him and have an intimate relationship with us.

We must learn how to extend the same kind of mercy to our spouse, children, family members, and friends.

If the King of the universe can extend His mercy and love towards us, we should learn how to cultivate a patience that is not typical of the frantic and chaotic tenor of our society.

So let’s all exhale and begin to learn about His patience.

Blessings,
Camille Kleidysz

I Timothy 1:15-16

Jesus came into the world to save sinners….and I am the worst of them. But I received mercy because of this, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate the utmost patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

Doing It His Way

Doing It His Way


Contemporary society places a strong emphasis on the cultural value of individualism and self-reliance.

Just walk through the self-help section at your local bookstore. And scan through the array of “love me” books.

This notion of self-love is extremely important. After all you cannot love or give to another person unless you love your self. However, many of us fail to recognize the beauty of servitude and the blessing of sharing our rich and abundant lives with others.

Some may say, “well I don’t have a rich life I have financial problems I’m suffering my self…what can I possibly give?”

I encourage you to express your disgust with your life with a homeless person, or a person who is terminally ill.

Servitude was the nucleus of Jesus Christ’s ministry. While on earth Jesus served His disciples, the sick and destitute, and the rich and poor. Jesus did not seek materialism or self-promotion.

We must remember that our lives are not meant to be lived for our own convenience. Each day holds a special meaning that is beyond our personal agendas.

When you begin to serve someone other than yourself; your various trials and angst immediately become replaced with contentment, peace, and joy.

The pursuit for temporary happiness can be traded for the sheer joy of serving and giving of yourself. And in return, your soul and spirit become refreshed.

Blessings,
Camille Kleidysz





Philippians 2:3

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.

Meaningful Connections


Creating meaningful connections can be an intimidating and scary experience. This is especially true if your ear is tuned into the daily news. The national crime rate is staggering. It appears that our society is slowly descending into complete anarchy. We are conscious not to become too close to our neighbors and fearful to leave our comfortable and safe environment.

As Christians God has instructed us to be as wise as serpents and as harmless as a dove. Matthew 10:16
We must remain vigilant in a society that is at odds with our natural instinct to create meaningful connections. And yet remain true to God’s plan for us.

God’s instructions to his children were for us to become the salt of the earth. And faithfully share His love and peace with those around us.


Sharing God’s love is easier than most of us think. A simple smile can make a significant difference in someone’s life. We can speak words of encouragement to someone who is distraught at our work place; mentoring a child who is in need of our wisdom, cooking a warm meal, visiting a homeless shelter and nursing home. These kind gestures can make a positive shift in someone’s life.

When you are truly abiding with your Creator, there is an automatic glow that is apart of your countenance. As a result people will become attracted to your heavenly essence.

Do not be afraid to share the source of your divine glow. Continue to share and shine in this darkened world.

Blessings,
Camille Kleidysz


Hebrews 13:1-3

Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.

Trusting In the Darkness

Trusting In the Darkness



I’m sure we can all relate to the experiences of us literally walking in darkness. Like when we awake in the depths of the night. And your house is completely dark and still. You begin to walk slowly as your finger tips slowly glide and grip the walls for security.

Within the complete darkness you continue to walk slowly and steadily towards your destination because you’re confident of the promise that the light switch is waiting for you at the end of the hall. Once you turn on the light your path immediately becomes illuminated; and your strides become strong and assured.

In our life’s journey for some it may seem that they often walk in perpetual darkness. Many of us remain apprehensive and insecure about our destination. It may seem like everyone has deserted us; including God.

God ask of us to trust Him whether things are going well or going against us. God tells us “without faith it’s impossible to please Him.” Hebrews 11:6

In the darkness He wants us to cling to Him, and onto the strong wall of hope and faith. Even in the darkness we must continue to carefully place one foot in front of the other; and allow Him to lead us to our appointed destination.

We have to remain vigilant in the darkness; like when Jacob wrestled through the night with the angel and proclaimed, “I won’t let go until you bless me.” Genesis 32:26

While in the darkness trust Him to guide you to your divine light.

Blessings
Camille Kleidysz


Psalms 25 1-3
To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in You I trust, O my God.
Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.
No one whose hope is in You will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse.

You're Wanted

You're Wanted





Our schedules have become riddled with various distractions that tear us away from the powerful, privilege of communing with our Heavenly Father. Our eyes are consistently drawn towards the idols of this world. We have become oblivious and often neglect our Creator, and the very fuel that activates our faith; consistent moments of prayer.

About a year ago I scheduled a play date with one of my writing buddies who is a screenwriter and happens to be a Buddhist.
As our children began to play , we relished the fact that we were actually going to have a stimulating conversation other than the usual topics of our day that consist of nap time, snacks, and play dates.

We talked about the different projects we were working on and how stressed we were trying to finish them with little ones tugging on us every moment. She proceeded to share with me how thankful she was for her meditation time every morning. She stressed to me that she could not make it through a stressful day with four children without meditating.

I immediately thought to myself, “when was the last time I heard a Christian become so adamant about their prayer life? And actually fight for prayer time like it was the very breath that they breathed.

As Christians prayer should become the source of our very existence. It is imperative that we make time to communicate with Him daily.

Prayer is the time when we can come before our loving Savior and be completely authentic and transparent without preconditions. He searches our minds and hearts, so why not “keep it real” when we’re in His presence?

I believe that is why God said King David was a man after His own heart. David was a complete Renaissance man. King David was one of the greatest poets and writers that ever lived, a mighty warrior, and a superb musician. And yet with all his heavenly blessings he remained flawed (like all of us).


David had to wrestle with complicated scandals that would have been the headlines of many gossip and entertainment magazines of today. But the difference with King David was his ability to own his mistakes. His transparency allowed him to manifest a contrite spirit. And through his authenticity he began the process of freely surrendering his heart, mind, and soul to God.

This is what God requires us to do. We must come face to face with our ugliness. It is at our place of brokenness when the process of rehabilitating our souls begins; through the power of consistent prayers to our Redeemer.

I encourage everyone to read Psalm 51; the prayer of David after his mishap with Bathsheba. We can all have a deeper understanding of what it means to have a contrite spirit.

You are wanted and adored by God. The Bible cites that He is a jealous God. He wants to spend time with you. Don’t neglect your prayer life. It is as essential to your existence as water.

Blessings,

Camille Kleidysz


Deuteronomy 4:23-24

Be careful not to forget the covenant of the Lord your God that He made with you; do not make for yourselves an idol in the form of anything the Lord your God has forbidden. For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.