I was feeling a bit insecure and discouraged earlier. It was one of those times where I could feel myself slipping into that darkness. I turned the radio on and Beautiful by Mercy Me was playing. When it comes on I always sing along and generally enjoy the song, but tonight I really listened. God knew exactly what i needed to hear tonight. He knew exactly what was on my heart and sent me encouragement. This morning i was upset as well and my best friend randomly showed up when I was about to breakdown. It gave me so much encouragement. It's small things like that that people take for granted, it's small things like getting to hear a loved one tell you they love you that people take for granted. God sends us precious gifts and blessings everyday. Wanna know the biggest one? God loves us enough that he sent his own son Jesus Christ to die for our sins on the cross. Jesus died so we could live! I have an amazing Lord that blesses me daily and yet I complain about small things and doubt my beauty. There's no use in complaining because it won't solve anything, just be happy with what you have. Never doubt your beauty, don't give satan the satisfaction. God took time out of making the oceans and the beautiful mountains to pick the color of my eyes and the shape of my nose. He picked every single thing out about me; my sense of humor, my thoughtfulness, my passion for things I love. Everything about me is unique. There's not another person on this earth that is like me! I'm one of a kind and so are you! He made me this way for a reason and I will embrace it! "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight". -1 Peter 3:3-4
He has a big plan for me and I'm really trying to focus on His will for me rather than my own worldly worries and stresses. "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11. His plan is bigger than anything I could ever dream of, there's no use in me trying to take the pen out of God's hands. He's writing my story, not me. I don't want to live my life for myself, I want to live it for Him! I pray that through everything I do I let God make my decisions and I let Him make these changes in my heart. I pray I let his light shine through me. I pray that I surrender to myself daily and trust Him with it all. I pray that all praise and glory be to God. My amazing Abba <3 I love you so much. Thank you for the beautiful lessons you teach me and for the many blessings you give me.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
And I don't care what the world throws at me now, It's gonna be alright!
This week consisted of a lot of hardships and internal struggles followed by a lot of happiness and joy through God. I spent the first half of the week kind of zoned out, really bummed by all the things that have been going on and then God just snapped me out of it. He made me realize that He has control of everything that's going on and there's absolutely no reason for me to get so wrapped up in it all. I just have to remember to keep all my trust in Him and surrender it all to Him daily. Something a few of us girls in the youth group have been working on is showing Gods love more throughout LB and the general public. Also being more Christ minded towards people, because sometimes it's hard but you really have to focus on what HE wants, not what you want. He's continuing to teach me to trust Him with it all and keep my hands completely opened. He's giving me strength and guidance and that's exactly what I need. I'm praying that through out this week I continue along with this progress and keep my focus on what He wants and stop getting sidetracked with what I want. Something that really stood out to me at Genesis on Sunday was something my pastor Craig said; "Before you try to save the hungry, feed the hungry. Before you save the poor, love the poor." If you don't live out your faith with deeds and have actions to back up your words, what's the point? There's a big difference in believing in God and acting out your belief in God. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. -James 2:19. It's easy to believe in God, but you have to dig deeper than that and work towards combining your beliefs and your actions. Something else that God has been putting on my heart is following where He leads me and listening to His guidance. Sometimes it will be hard and uncomfortable, but it's all for the glory of His name. Working on being joyful through all that happens this week and letting God's light shine through me. I love you amazing Abba, so much <3
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Jesus You're all this heart is living for
This weekend has been one of the hardest weekends and one of the best weekends in a while. I never thought I would have to go through something so heart wrenching and tough. It's so emotionally draining. But having the support of all of my family and getting to spend time with them has been such a blessing. There are countless blessings a day that people take for granted and that people don't even notice. My goal for the next week is to spend less time on my phone, less time on the computer and close to no time watching TV. Something I've already been working on is not spending a lot of money on myself, other people could use it more than I could so why be selfish? It's not mine anyways, It's Gods! Too many of us spend so much time on technology and money when we could be digging in the word or doing something to really benefit our day or someone elses. When you go through hardships like this your view on life and your goals completely change. My life has been spun around and shaken and I've handed it all to the Lord, I've placed it at his feet and I'm trusting him with the outcome, because He has a big plan, and I have faith in Him through this and through everything else. I'm trying to keep my focus on His big picture rather than the small things I've been handed right now. Enjoy the small things in life, rejoice in the blessings you've been given, live your life to the fullest and don't take any of it for granted. Because it can be gone SO quickly. I pray His light shines through me and I continue to let Him use me for the good of His name. I pray that through everything I am going through I keep focus on what is truly important and continue to grow in my relationship with my amazing Abba <3
Reading through Philippians 1 this week, and rereading some of James. Really want to dig more into the word. When things get tough you just gotta keep on going, but we have an amazing God who will help us through and we're not going through it alone. He will NEVER leave us or forsake us. (Something that really just keeps going through my head through this.) I feel like this post has been WAY too much about me and I don't like that. Gotta keep my focus on Him no matter what!
All praise and glory be to Him! He's amazing. I love you Abba, so much!
Reading through Philippians 1 this week, and rereading some of James. Really want to dig more into the word. When things get tough you just gotta keep on going, but we have an amazing God who will help us through and we're not going through it alone. He will NEVER leave us or forsake us. (Something that really just keeps going through my head through this.) I feel like this post has been WAY too much about me and I don't like that. Gotta keep my focus on Him no matter what!
All praise and glory be to Him! He's amazing. I love you Abba, so much!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
I don't have time to maintain these regrets when I think about the way He loves us, Oh how He loves us
I've been going through a lot this week, and something God never stops reminding me of is how blessed I am. He has blessed me with more than I deserve and I'm so thankful for my growing relationship with Him and everything and everyone He has put into my life.
This stress is very hard on me, sure.. but that is no reason to give satan what he wants. He wants me to fall down, he wants me to fall apart and to be in pain.
But God wants to lift me up, when I'm down he picks me up and carries me. He spins me around and keeps me from falling apart. He gives me encouragement and strength through my hardships. The stuff that's happening isn't a suprise to God, He know's what's going on.. He planned it. It isn't an accident and it's not some big suprise to Him. It has a reason behind it and we may not understand it but He does.
He's continuing to teach me to give all my trust to him daily, and to keep my eyes on the bigger picture. To focus less on what's going on now and how stressful it is but to look through HIS eyes and see what's important. He has great plans, and we can't change them. We can try to take the pen and write our own stories but we will always fail, give Him the pen and don't try to change it, just accept it. Don't complain about worthless earthly things, rejoice in the blessings He's given to you. God's plan is bigger and better than what anyone could ever imagine.
"He must become greater; I must become less" -John 3:30
His desires must be more important than your own and you will find once that happens, His desires become your desires. He is so much greater.
I pray through out this week and through out these struggles I keep my mind on how blessed I am, and have an open heart to the Lords lessons. He's greater than these problems, He's greater than a broken heart, He's greater than cancer, He's greater than illness, He's greater than death, He IS life, He's everything. My rock. My Abba. <3 I love you.
This stress is very hard on me, sure.. but that is no reason to give satan what he wants. He wants me to fall down, he wants me to fall apart and to be in pain.
But God wants to lift me up, when I'm down he picks me up and carries me. He spins me around and keeps me from falling apart. He gives me encouragement and strength through my hardships. The stuff that's happening isn't a suprise to God, He know's what's going on.. He planned it. It isn't an accident and it's not some big suprise to Him. It has a reason behind it and we may not understand it but He does.
He's continuing to teach me to give all my trust to him daily, and to keep my eyes on the bigger picture. To focus less on what's going on now and how stressful it is but to look through HIS eyes and see what's important. He has great plans, and we can't change them. We can try to take the pen and write our own stories but we will always fail, give Him the pen and don't try to change it, just accept it. Don't complain about worthless earthly things, rejoice in the blessings He's given to you. God's plan is bigger and better than what anyone could ever imagine.
"He must become greater; I must become less" -John 3:30
His desires must be more important than your own and you will find once that happens, His desires become your desires. He is so much greater.
I pray through out this week and through out these struggles I keep my mind on how blessed I am, and have an open heart to the Lords lessons. He's greater than these problems, He's greater than a broken heart, He's greater than cancer, He's greater than illness, He's greater than death, He IS life, He's everything. My rock. My Abba. <3 I love you.
Friday, February 4, 2011
I was having bad day and God totally lifted me up through these songs and through His word. "Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:3-4.
Take delight in the Lord! Because when you do that, you'll notice the desires of your heart will change, they'll be the desires of His heart! It won't be the worldly desires or the selfish desires of our humanly hearts. God will fulfill your heart with His desires, you just have to let Him! He knows what is best for us!
I was listening to "Answering the guy questions by Leslie Ludy" And she said a lot of really awesome things that got me thinking and are great things to remember but my favorite one is; God is writing your story and He has the pen, don't try to take it from Him and write your own.
I pray that throughout this week I can keep my focus on HIS desires, and continue this throughout 2011 and on. And that through everything that I'm going through I can look to Him for guidance and strength. I have faith that He will carry me through whatever he lays before me, I can get through anything with Him by my side. I love you Abba, so much!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Let God arise!
He always picks us up when we're down! If we are going through something, He's always going to be there!
"I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5)
We're never alone. It may seem like sometimes you don't have anyone by your side but He will always be there. Give Him your struggles and your fears! Put them at his feet and trust in Him that He will take care of them! He will always take care of us, He's our AMAZING father! I know something that I'm struggling with lately is not handing over certain situations to Him, I can't handle that alone and He has a bigger plan anyways! I let my emotions and struggles cover the Lords light through me and I need to put those struggles at his feet, and trust that He will heal me and carry me through! I'm opening my hands and letting the grasp go of those situations. I want EVERYONE to see the Lords love through me and I pray that his light shine brightly this month, He's got big stuff in store for us!
"I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5)
We're never alone. It may seem like sometimes you don't have anyone by your side but He will always be there. Give Him your struggles and your fears! Put them at his feet and trust in Him that He will take care of them! He will always take care of us, He's our AMAZING father! I know something that I'm struggling with lately is not handing over certain situations to Him, I can't handle that alone and He has a bigger plan anyways! I let my emotions and struggles cover the Lords light through me and I need to put those struggles at his feet, and trust that He will heal me and carry me through! I'm opening my hands and letting the grasp go of those situations. I want EVERYONE to see the Lords love through me and I pray that his light shine brightly this month, He's got big stuff in store for us!
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