My step-mom has this book called "His Princess: Love Letters From Your King" full of Love letters from God. This one that I found, and love. I desire to apply this to my life, and speak life, always. I want to speak words that would honor and glorify my King and bring life to our desperate world.
"My Princess, Speak Life With My Words"
My child, I love your mouth because it is Mine- ready to be filled with My words. Did you know that I've anointed your beautiful lips with the power to speak life to a lifeless world? While others are using their lips to spread worthless words, you, My princess, have the privilege of changing people's perspectives and empowering them to make life changing choices that point them to Me. Your words will be more valuable than priceless jewels. I want you to come to Me in prayer everyday, I will line your lips with love, wisdom, and encouragement and make your mouth My masterpiece for all who see you speak.
Love,
Your King and Counselor
"Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use His words to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of Lord Jesus." (Colossians 3:16-17)
Monday, May 10, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
It's been ages...
So I haven't blogged in a while, and thus have not met my goal of trying to blog more. haha.
I had previously talked about some stuff God was doing a while back. One of those things being the possibility of transferring to a College in Boston. Well, God has completely shifted all of that in the past few weeks, and even months.
He is awesome like that.
I am becoming even more aware of all the ways God is working in my life and the lives of others daily. He never stops or leaves. God invests Himself into even the smallest details of our lives. It is so cool.
I have been thinking about how much God has worked in my heart and in my life this year. It is crazy how much I have changed and grown in the past year. God has worked in my heart, my family, and in my friends. He has exceeded all of the expectations I have ever had about what this year would look like, and what college would be like. I am so thankful that He has brought me through so much and has brought me so far. I remember just 6 months ago when I was struggling with rebellion towards my parents. I am shocked at how different I am today than I was then. God has shown me how much my parents do for me, and how they provide for me in ways that may seem insignificant to me, but are a big deal.
Another thing God has done for me this year is change my perspective and change the way I see the world, others, myself, and Jesus. He has given me Kingdom eyes in exchange for worldly vision. It is so cool to be able to look at people now and see things that God sees in them- all the potential and greatness that they hold. Man, I used to see people with such judgmental and critical eyes. There is no way I could view the world the way I do now without God giving me new eyes and perspective to view things. I also am able to view my circumstances in such a different light. God has given me an irrevocable joy that is not dependent upon my circumstances and situations I face. In the most challenging and trying times that I have faced this year, God has always been constant. God has shown me to cling to Him and trust in Him no matter what the world around me says or looks like.
God has also rocked my identity. He has shown me who I am in Him, and what He thinks about me. My identity has slowly but surely been rooted in Jesus Christ alone. And when someone has an identity that is dependent upon Him, then it can NEVER be shaken. God has given me confidence in this identity, so that no man or person can define me. I cannot be swayed, influenced, or even bothered by the opinions of others. This is definitely one of the coolest things God has done in my life this year. When I was younger, and even a year ago, I used to care so much about what other people thought about me. But now that my security and value comes from God alone, negative words or opinions or criticism do not influence my identity. I live to please God alone, and I live for Him. I live for His approval, not man's. :)
I'm not saying I am anywhere near perfect because, well, come on- we all know that isn't true. I'm just saying that God has taken a bunch of my mess, and has made me into a more complete and whole person this year. I have grown so much, it's amazing. The ways I have changed, and how quickly I have changed is astounding. There is no way that these changes came from my working or striving. God has transformed me. I am so thankful for that. :)
This summer brings many opportunities for growth and service towards others. I am excited for this season and for all that God has in store for me. I hope to be purposeful each day and look for the ways God is working around me daily!
God Bless<3
I had previously talked about some stuff God was doing a while back. One of those things being the possibility of transferring to a College in Boston. Well, God has completely shifted all of that in the past few weeks, and even months.
He is awesome like that.
I am becoming even more aware of all the ways God is working in my life and the lives of others daily. He never stops or leaves. God invests Himself into even the smallest details of our lives. It is so cool.
I have been thinking about how much God has worked in my heart and in my life this year. It is crazy how much I have changed and grown in the past year. God has worked in my heart, my family, and in my friends. He has exceeded all of the expectations I have ever had about what this year would look like, and what college would be like. I am so thankful that He has brought me through so much and has brought me so far. I remember just 6 months ago when I was struggling with rebellion towards my parents. I am shocked at how different I am today than I was then. God has shown me how much my parents do for me, and how they provide for me in ways that may seem insignificant to me, but are a big deal.
Another thing God has done for me this year is change my perspective and change the way I see the world, others, myself, and Jesus. He has given me Kingdom eyes in exchange for worldly vision. It is so cool to be able to look at people now and see things that God sees in them- all the potential and greatness that they hold. Man, I used to see people with such judgmental and critical eyes. There is no way I could view the world the way I do now without God giving me new eyes and perspective to view things. I also am able to view my circumstances in such a different light. God has given me an irrevocable joy that is not dependent upon my circumstances and situations I face. In the most challenging and trying times that I have faced this year, God has always been constant. God has shown me to cling to Him and trust in Him no matter what the world around me says or looks like.
God has also rocked my identity. He has shown me who I am in Him, and what He thinks about me. My identity has slowly but surely been rooted in Jesus Christ alone. And when someone has an identity that is dependent upon Him, then it can NEVER be shaken. God has given me confidence in this identity, so that no man or person can define me. I cannot be swayed, influenced, or even bothered by the opinions of others. This is definitely one of the coolest things God has done in my life this year. When I was younger, and even a year ago, I used to care so much about what other people thought about me. But now that my security and value comes from God alone, negative words or opinions or criticism do not influence my identity. I live to please God alone, and I live for Him. I live for His approval, not man's. :)
I'm not saying I am anywhere near perfect because, well, come on- we all know that isn't true. I'm just saying that God has taken a bunch of my mess, and has made me into a more complete and whole person this year. I have grown so much, it's amazing. The ways I have changed, and how quickly I have changed is astounding. There is no way that these changes came from my working or striving. God has transformed me. I am so thankful for that. :)
This summer brings many opportunities for growth and service towards others. I am excited for this season and for all that God has in store for me. I hope to be purposeful each day and look for the ways God is working around me daily!
God Bless<3
Monday, April 5, 2010
fantastic summer things :)
I just thought I'd make a list of all the great things that await me this summer:
I can't wait for:
*my life guarding job
*reading for fun, and not because I have to for class.
*swimming with my little sisters, Izzy & Macey
*Macey's first swim in the pool.
*walking barefoot everywhere
* seeing my family all the time (I know they will get on my nerves at some point, but I miss them when I'm at school)
*turks and caicos at the end of July
*kansas city IHOP road trip with lucas, amber, and jono :)
*camping trip with friends
*sno cones (bahama bucks!!)
*MY 19TH BIRTHDAY :D
*wearing cowboy boots with dresses and shorts (summer in Texas thing) :)
*sitting under the stars on Texas summer nights
*going to the park all the time
*painted toenails :)
*getting to hang out with my gateway friends/home friends
*gateway church
*working in the nursery at gateway :)
*SE7EN and roots with my friends
*sleepovers and hangouts with britt buchanan my bff
*bickering with shannon :)
*runner's tan lines from the summer
*the beach!
*icecream cake on my birthday!
*swimming, duh!
*summer picnics
*bike rides
*yogurtland
*running in the summer heat
*summer night swims
*roasting marshmallows on my fire pit in the backyard!
*sunshine :)
*sunglasses!
*sandals and flip flops
*complaining about how hot texas heat is ;)
*visitng Boston, possibly :)
*summer sunsets
*sleeping in as much as possible
*staying up late
*no homework or class :)
Texas summers are the best. :) 31 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER FOR ME :D HOLLA!
I can't wait for:
*my life guarding job
*reading for fun, and not because I have to for class.
*swimming with my little sisters, Izzy & Macey
*Macey's first swim in the pool.
*walking barefoot everywhere
* seeing my family all the time (I know they will get on my nerves at some point, but I miss them when I'm at school)
*turks and caicos at the end of July
*kansas city IHOP road trip with lucas, amber, and jono :)
*camping trip with friends
*sno cones (bahama bucks!!)
*MY 19TH BIRTHDAY :D
*wearing cowboy boots with dresses and shorts (summer in Texas thing) :)
*sitting under the stars on Texas summer nights
*going to the park all the time
*painted toenails :)
*getting to hang out with my gateway friends/home friends
*gateway church
*working in the nursery at gateway :)
*SE7EN and roots with my friends
*sleepovers and hangouts with britt buchanan my bff
*bickering with shannon :)
*runner's tan lines from the summer
*the beach!
*icecream cake on my birthday!
*swimming, duh!
*summer picnics
*bike rides
*yogurtland
*running in the summer heat
*summer night swims
*roasting marshmallows on my fire pit in the backyard!
*sunshine :)
*sunglasses!
*sandals and flip flops
*complaining about how hot texas heat is ;)
*visitng Boston, possibly :)
*summer sunsets
*sleeping in as much as possible
*staying up late
*no homework or class :)
Texas summers are the best. :) 31 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER FOR ME :D HOLLA!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
This could possibly be the theme song of my life currently/ in the next 6 months... :)
"Boston" by Augustana
In the light of the sun, is there anyone? Oh it has begun...
Oh dear you look so lost, eyes are red and tears are shed,
This world you must've crossed... you said...
You don't know me, you don't even care, oh yeah,
She said
You don't know me, and you don't wear my chains... oh yeah,
Essential yet appealed, carry all your thoughts across
An open field,
When flowers gaze at you... they're not the only ones who cry
When they see you
You said...
You don't know me, you don't even care, oh yeah,
She said
You don't know me, and you don't wear my chains... oh yeah,
She said I think I'll go to Boston...
I think I'll start a new life,
I think I'll start it over, where no one knows my name,
I'll get out of California, I'm tired of the weather,
I think I'll get a lover and fly him out to Spain...
I think I'll go to Boston,
I think that I'm just tired
I think I need a new town, to leave this all behind...
I think I need a sunrise, I'm tired of the sunset,
I hear it's nice in the Summer, some snow would be nice... oh yeah,
Boston... where no one knows my name... yeah
Where no one knows my name...
Where no one knows my name...
Yeah Boston...
Where no one knows my name.
Emerson, I hope to be seeing you soon.
<3
In the light of the sun, is there anyone? Oh it has begun...
Oh dear you look so lost, eyes are red and tears are shed,
This world you must've crossed... you said...
You don't know me, you don't even care, oh yeah,
She said
You don't know me, and you don't wear my chains... oh yeah,
Essential yet appealed, carry all your thoughts across
An open field,
When flowers gaze at you... they're not the only ones who cry
When they see you
You said...
You don't know me, you don't even care, oh yeah,
She said
You don't know me, and you don't wear my chains... oh yeah,
She said I think I'll go to Boston...
I think I'll start a new life,
I think I'll start it over, where no one knows my name,
I'll get out of California, I'm tired of the weather,
I think I'll get a lover and fly him out to Spain...
I think I'll go to Boston,
I think that I'm just tired
I think I need a new town, to leave this all behind...
I think I need a sunrise, I'm tired of the sunset,
I hear it's nice in the Summer, some snow would be nice... oh yeah,
Boston... where no one knows my name... yeah
Where no one knows my name...
Where no one knows my name...
Yeah Boston...
Where no one knows my name.
Emerson, I hope to be seeing you soon.
<3
Surveys in the place of sleep.
RULE 1
You can only say Guilty or Innocent.
RULE 2
You are not allowed to explain anything unless someone messages you and asks!
RULE 3
You have to be honest!
Asked someone to marry you?
guilty
Someone asked you to marry them?
guilty
Kissed one of your Facebook friends?
guilty
Danced on a table in a bar?
innocent
Ever told a lie?
Guilty
Had feelings for someone whom you can’t have back?
Guilty
Ever had feelings for your friend’s man?
guilty
Ever kissed someone of the same sex?
innocent
Kissed a picture?
Guilty
Slept in until 5 PM?
guilty
Fallen asleep at work/school?
guilty
Held a snake?
Guilty
Been suspended from school?
Innocent
Worked at a fast food restaurant?
Innocent
Stolen from a store?
guilty
Been fired from a job?
guilty
Done something you regret?
Guilty
Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose?
Guilty
Caught a snowflake on your tongue?
Guilty
Sat on a roof top?
Guilty
Kissed someone you shouldn’t?
Guilty
Sang in the shower?
Guilty
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on?
Guilty
Shaved your head?
Innocent
Slept naked?
innocent
Had a boxing membership?
Innocent
Made a boyfriend/girlfriend cry?
Guilty
Been in a band?
Guilty
Donated Blood?
guilty
Eaten alligator meat?
Innocent
Eaten cheesecake?
Guilty
Still love someone you shouldn’t?
guilty
Have/had a tattoo?
Innocent
Liked (like) someone, but will never tell who?
Guilty
Been too honest?
Guilty
Ruined a surprise?
Guilty
Ate in a restaurant and got really bloated that you can’t walk afterwards?
Guilty
Erased someone in your friends list?
Guilty
Dressed in a woman’s clothes (if your a guy) or man’s clothes (if your a girl)?
Guilty
Joined a pageant?
innocent
Been told that you’re handsome or beautiful by someone who totally meant what they said?
Guilty
Had communication with your ex?
Guilty
Get totally drunk one night and you have an important exam tomorrow morning?
innocent
A total stranger treat you by paying your bus fare?
Innocent
Get totally angry that you cried so hard?
Guilty
Stolen somebodies partner?
Innocent
Made yourself throw up?
Guilty
Wanted to be someone else?
Guilty
ABC About You Questions:
A - AVAILABLE: yes, but ask Jesus.
B - BIRTHDAY: June 23
C - CRUSHING ON: someone who doesn't like me back- surprise, surprise, I guess. But I got Jesus so I don't need a man. :)
D - DRINK YOU LAST HAD: water.
E - EASIEST PERSON TO TALK TO: brittany buchanan.
F - FAVORITE SONG: I have several!
G - GUMMY BEARS OR GUMMY WORMS: Gummy bears! unless it’s sour worms.
H - HOMETOWN: Southlake.
I - IN LOVE WITH:Jesus Christ.
J - JUGGLE: I wish I could!
K - KILLED SOMEONE: On video games!
L - LONGEST CAR RIDE:california-20ish hours?
M- MILKSHAKE FLAVOR: depends on my craving!
N - NUMBER OF SIBLINGS: 3 lovely sisters :)
O - ONE WISH: Boston.
P - PERSON YOU CALLED LAST: my daddy.
R- REASON TO SMILE: Jesus!
S - SONG YOU LAST HEARD: Something by Lady Gaga
T - TIME YOU WOKE UP: 9:20
U - UNDERWEAR COLOR/PATTERN: I'll keep it to myself :)
V - VEGETABLE(S): anything green!
W - WORST HABIT: poping my back, neck, and knuckles. and interrupting people sometimes.
X - X-RAYS YOU’VE HAD: a lot.
Y – YOYOS ARE: old!
Z - ZODIAC SIGN: cancer
Random Questions About You:
Spell your name without vowels: mgn
What color do you wear most? purple
Least favorite color? brown
What are you listening to? augustana-Boston - current possible theme song of my life.
Are you happy with your life right now? I have joy despite circumstances.
What is your favorite class in school? missionary biographies
When do you start back at school/college? i'm currently in college
Are you outgoing? Most of the time.
Favorite pair of shoes? Converse!!!! and i like my TOMS too :)
Where do you wish you were right now? Physically in the arms of Jesus!
THE CANS:
Can you dance? Not so much.
Can you tie a cherry stem with your mouth? nope!
Can you whistle? certainly!
Write with both hands? yeah. but my left hand looks terrible!
Walk with your toes curled? doubt it!
THE DO’S:
Do you believe there is life on other planets?nope!
Do you believe in miracles? Yes, I've witnessed them!
Do you believe in magic? Jesus
Love at first sight? somewhat, yes.
Do you believe in Satan? He exists, yup.
Do you believe in Santa? the spirit of santa- sure!
Do you know how to swim? yeppp! competitive swimming for 12 years of my life!
Do you like roller coasters? sometimes!
Do you think you could handle the stuff they eat on those reality shows? heck yeah!
THE HAVES:
Have you ever been on a plane? many times!
Have you ever asked someone out? Naw. I’ll make a first move, but I’ll never ask someone out.
Have you ever been asked out by someone? yes.
Have you ever been to the ocean? YESSSS!!
Have you ever painted your nails? all the time, it's an obsession!
THE WHATS:
What is the temperature outside? 60 degrees.
What radio station do you listen to? more than just one.
What was the last restaurant you ate at? uhhh... i don't remember
What was the last thing you bought? food.
What was the last thing on TV you watched? Friends on my macbook, does that count?
THE WHOS:
Who was the last person you IM’d? Nicole.
Who was the last person you took a picture of? jenn and asja!
Who was the last person you said I love you to? victoria!
CRYING SECTION:
Ever really cried your heart out: many times!
Ever cried yourself to sleep? many times!
Ever cried on your friend’s shoulder? definitely.
Ever cried over the opposite sex? many times.
Do you cry when you get an injury? sometimes.
Do certain songs make you cry? yes!
HAPPY SECTION.
Are you a happy person? JOY.
What can make you happy? Jesus, friends, family, running, the outdoors, reading, writing, traveling, hugs etc.
Do you wish you were happier? sometimes
Can music make you happy? definitely
LOVE SECTION.
How many times have you had your heart broken? 3ish times.
Have you ever loved someone so much that you’d die for them? I thought so, yeah. Yes.
LOOK AT ME.
What is your current hair color? blonde :)
Have any tattoos? Nope. but I want 2.
Eye color? blue :)
HAVE YOU EVER
Been to jail: Nope.
Mooned someone: Yes haha
Ran away from home? Tried.
Laughed so hard you cried: all the time!
Cried in school: yes.
Thrown up in a store: yes.
Done something really stupid that you still laugh at today: of course.
THIS OR THAT
Pepsi or Coke: neither, but if i had to pick- coke.
McDonald’s or Burger King: ew. if i had to pick- mcdonalds
Single or Group Dates: single!
Chocolate or Vanilla: CHOCOLATE.
Strawberries or Blueberries: strawberries!
Meat or Veggies: both!
TV or Movie: movies
Guitar or Drums: guitar
Adidas or Nike: nike! :)
Chinese or Mexican: i am in love with both!
Cheerios or Corn Flakes: cheerios
Cake or Pie: cake.
goodnight moon.
You can only say Guilty or Innocent.
RULE 2
You are not allowed to explain anything unless someone messages you and asks!
RULE 3
You have to be honest!
Asked someone to marry you?
guilty
Someone asked you to marry them?
guilty
Kissed one of your Facebook friends?
guilty
Danced on a table in a bar?
innocent
Ever told a lie?
Guilty
Had feelings for someone whom you can’t have back?
Guilty
Ever had feelings for your friend’s man?
guilty
Ever kissed someone of the same sex?
innocent
Kissed a picture?
Guilty
Slept in until 5 PM?
guilty
Fallen asleep at work/school?
guilty
Held a snake?
Guilty
Been suspended from school?
Innocent
Worked at a fast food restaurant?
Innocent
Stolen from a store?
guilty
Been fired from a job?
guilty
Done something you regret?
Guilty
Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose?
Guilty
Caught a snowflake on your tongue?
Guilty
Sat on a roof top?
Guilty
Kissed someone you shouldn’t?
Guilty
Sang in the shower?
Guilty
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on?
Guilty
Shaved your head?
Innocent
Slept naked?
innocent
Had a boxing membership?
Innocent
Made a boyfriend/girlfriend cry?
Guilty
Been in a band?
Guilty
Donated Blood?
guilty
Eaten alligator meat?
Innocent
Eaten cheesecake?
Guilty
Still love someone you shouldn’t?
guilty
Have/had a tattoo?
Innocent
Liked (like) someone, but will never tell who?
Guilty
Been too honest?
Guilty
Ruined a surprise?
Guilty
Ate in a restaurant and got really bloated that you can’t walk afterwards?
Guilty
Erased someone in your friends list?
Guilty
Dressed in a woman’s clothes (if your a guy) or man’s clothes (if your a girl)?
Guilty
Joined a pageant?
innocent
Been told that you’re handsome or beautiful by someone who totally meant what they said?
Guilty
Had communication with your ex?
Guilty
Get totally drunk one night and you have an important exam tomorrow morning?
innocent
A total stranger treat you by paying your bus fare?
Innocent
Get totally angry that you cried so hard?
Guilty
Stolen somebodies partner?
Innocent
Made yourself throw up?
Guilty
Wanted to be someone else?
Guilty
ABC About You Questions:
A - AVAILABLE: yes, but ask Jesus.
B - BIRTHDAY: June 23
C - CRUSHING ON: someone who doesn't like me back- surprise, surprise, I guess. But I got Jesus so I don't need a man. :)
D - DRINK YOU LAST HAD: water.
E - EASIEST PERSON TO TALK TO: brittany buchanan.
F - FAVORITE SONG: I have several!
G - GUMMY BEARS OR GUMMY WORMS: Gummy bears! unless it’s sour worms.
H - HOMETOWN: Southlake.
I - IN LOVE WITH:Jesus Christ.
J - JUGGLE: I wish I could!
K - KILLED SOMEONE: On video games!
L - LONGEST CAR RIDE:california-20ish hours?
M- MILKSHAKE FLAVOR: depends on my craving!
N - NUMBER OF SIBLINGS: 3 lovely sisters :)
O - ONE WISH: Boston.
P - PERSON YOU CALLED LAST: my daddy.
R- REASON TO SMILE: Jesus!
S - SONG YOU LAST HEARD: Something by Lady Gaga
T - TIME YOU WOKE UP: 9:20
U - UNDERWEAR COLOR/PATTERN: I'll keep it to myself :)
V - VEGETABLE(S): anything green!
W - WORST HABIT: poping my back, neck, and knuckles. and interrupting people sometimes.
X - X-RAYS YOU’VE HAD: a lot.
Y – YOYOS ARE: old!
Z - ZODIAC SIGN: cancer
Random Questions About You:
Spell your name without vowels: mgn
What color do you wear most? purple
Least favorite color? brown
What are you listening to? augustana-Boston - current possible theme song of my life.
Are you happy with your life right now? I have joy despite circumstances.
What is your favorite class in school? missionary biographies
When do you start back at school/college? i'm currently in college
Are you outgoing? Most of the time.
Favorite pair of shoes? Converse!!!! and i like my TOMS too :)
Where do you wish you were right now? Physically in the arms of Jesus!
THE CANS:
Can you dance? Not so much.
Can you tie a cherry stem with your mouth? nope!
Can you whistle? certainly!
Write with both hands? yeah. but my left hand looks terrible!
Walk with your toes curled? doubt it!
THE DO’S:
Do you believe there is life on other planets?nope!
Do you believe in miracles? Yes, I've witnessed them!
Do you believe in magic? Jesus
Love at first sight? somewhat, yes.
Do you believe in Satan? He exists, yup.
Do you believe in Santa? the spirit of santa- sure!
Do you know how to swim? yeppp! competitive swimming for 12 years of my life!
Do you like roller coasters? sometimes!
Do you think you could handle the stuff they eat on those reality shows? heck yeah!
THE HAVES:
Have you ever been on a plane? many times!
Have you ever asked someone out? Naw. I’ll make a first move, but I’ll never ask someone out.
Have you ever been asked out by someone? yes.
Have you ever been to the ocean? YESSSS!!
Have you ever painted your nails? all the time, it's an obsession!
THE WHATS:
What is the temperature outside? 60 degrees.
What radio station do you listen to? more than just one.
What was the last restaurant you ate at? uhhh... i don't remember
What was the last thing you bought? food.
What was the last thing on TV you watched? Friends on my macbook, does that count?
THE WHOS:
Who was the last person you IM’d? Nicole.
Who was the last person you took a picture of? jenn and asja!
Who was the last person you said I love you to? victoria!
CRYING SECTION:
Ever really cried your heart out: many times!
Ever cried yourself to sleep? many times!
Ever cried on your friend’s shoulder? definitely.
Ever cried over the opposite sex? many times.
Do you cry when you get an injury? sometimes.
Do certain songs make you cry? yes!
HAPPY SECTION.
Are you a happy person? JOY.
What can make you happy? Jesus, friends, family, running, the outdoors, reading, writing, traveling, hugs etc.
Do you wish you were happier? sometimes
Can music make you happy? definitely
LOVE SECTION.
How many times have you had your heart broken? 3ish times.
Have you ever loved someone so much that you’d die for them? I thought so, yeah. Yes.
LOOK AT ME.
What is your current hair color? blonde :)
Have any tattoos? Nope. but I want 2.
Eye color? blue :)
HAVE YOU EVER
Been to jail: Nope.
Mooned someone: Yes haha
Ran away from home? Tried.
Laughed so hard you cried: all the time!
Cried in school: yes.
Thrown up in a store: yes.
Done something really stupid that you still laugh at today: of course.
THIS OR THAT
Pepsi or Coke: neither, but if i had to pick- coke.
McDonald’s or Burger King: ew. if i had to pick- mcdonalds
Single or Group Dates: single!
Chocolate or Vanilla: CHOCOLATE.
Strawberries or Blueberries: strawberries!
Meat or Veggies: both!
TV or Movie: movies
Guitar or Drums: guitar
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Emotions
I went for a drive tonight. I tend to do that when I have a lot on my mind, and just want to get away for a bit. I cranked up some worship music and just soaked in God's presence. It was really good to encounter God that way after having an emotional afternoon.
I told God that I was sorry He has to put up with my emotions. But then He sweetly reminded me that He gave me my emotions, longings, and desires. He knows my heart, my emotions, and my frustrations even better than I think I do. He loves me. He crafted me in His image. God has emotions, too. He even wept when He was on earth. (shortest verse ever "Jesus wept.") What a powerful scripture though! Jesus experienced emotional strife, grief, and sorrow just like we do! Images of the afternoon I spent crying - because I'm such an emotional girl sometimes (haha)- flashed through my mind while I drove. I mean, I'm being completely vulnerable here. I cried this afternoon for the first time in a while, I mean really cried. It was more out of frustration and longing than out of sadness. Another image flashed in my head, and this time Jesus was laying on my bed next to me. He was weeping with me, catching my tears, and experiencing the broken-heartedness that I was feeling in that moment.
In my car tonight, Jesus wiped the tears away. He restored my soul and reminded me of His faithful love that never breaks my heart and that will never leave me. He reminded me of His promises for my future... reminded me that I lack no good thing and that He withholds NOTHING from me... and that He will give me my heart's desire because HE is my heart's desire first. While there may be pain in the night of this area of my heart- joy will come in the morning. Joy and abundance greater than I could think or imagine. God fills my every need. He completes my heart and gives me hope for the promises yet to come true. Most of all, He weeps with me. He feels emotions, too. He experiences heartbreak over the things I am sorrowed by. When my soul is feeling cast down, His uncircumstantial joy fills me up. The joy of the LORD is my strength.
"You fill me. You see me. You know my every move and You love for me to sing to You. I know that You are for me. I know that You are for me. I know that You will never forsake me in my weakness. I know that You have come down, even if to write upon my heart to remind me of who You are."
Thank You, God, for reminding me of Your powerful, filling, romantic, abundant, and unending love. Thank You for being with me when I cry, and for sending me new, fresh encounters with Your love when I feel unloved by people. Your grace is sufficient, and Your love is more than enough for me. Your love is greater than any human love.
God's love cannot be beat! <3
I told God that I was sorry He has to put up with my emotions. But then He sweetly reminded me that He gave me my emotions, longings, and desires. He knows my heart, my emotions, and my frustrations even better than I think I do. He loves me. He crafted me in His image. God has emotions, too. He even wept when He was on earth. (shortest verse ever "Jesus wept.") What a powerful scripture though! Jesus experienced emotional strife, grief, and sorrow just like we do! Images of the afternoon I spent crying - because I'm such an emotional girl sometimes (haha)- flashed through my mind while I drove. I mean, I'm being completely vulnerable here. I cried this afternoon for the first time in a while, I mean really cried. It was more out of frustration and longing than out of sadness. Another image flashed in my head, and this time Jesus was laying on my bed next to me. He was weeping with me, catching my tears, and experiencing the broken-heartedness that I was feeling in that moment.
In my car tonight, Jesus wiped the tears away. He restored my soul and reminded me of His faithful love that never breaks my heart and that will never leave me. He reminded me of His promises for my future... reminded me that I lack no good thing and that He withholds NOTHING from me... and that He will give me my heart's desire because HE is my heart's desire first. While there may be pain in the night of this area of my heart- joy will come in the morning. Joy and abundance greater than I could think or imagine. God fills my every need. He completes my heart and gives me hope for the promises yet to come true. Most of all, He weeps with me. He feels emotions, too. He experiences heartbreak over the things I am sorrowed by. When my soul is feeling cast down, His uncircumstantial joy fills me up. The joy of the LORD is my strength.
"You fill me. You see me. You know my every move and You love for me to sing to You. I know that You are for me. I know that You are for me. I know that You will never forsake me in my weakness. I know that You have come down, even if to write upon my heart to remind me of who You are."
Thank You, God, for reminding me of Your powerful, filling, romantic, abundant, and unending love. Thank You for being with me when I cry, and for sending me new, fresh encounters with Your love when I feel unloved by people. Your grace is sufficient, and Your love is more than enough for me. Your love is greater than any human love.
God's love cannot be beat! <3
Road Rage
I am extremely guilty of that thing called road rage. I might use excuses such as "people are idiots and don't know how to drive" "that guy was riding my bumper when I was already going 10 over the speed limit" "unsafe drivers should not be allowed on the road." etc.
While driving back to Abilene after being home last weekend I encountered many crazy people on the road who immensely frustrated me. I can't control anyone but myself. And even if people are driving dangerously, selfishly, and idiotically- I still choose how I react to that.
To be honest, I have been one to lay on my horn for multiple seconds when someone cuts me off, doesn't use their blinker & then cuts me off, or almost smashes into my car. I also am one to pump the breaks when that driver who is always in a hurry rides my bumper and isn't patient. And I even sometimes shake my head when that driver rudely passes me. Would Jesus respond in this way? Hmm...
As I said, I am only in control of me. My actions, and better yet- my driving, is reflection of myself and of the God I claim as my Savior. I have a big "not of this world" cross on my back window of my car. I am repping Christ on my automobile each time I drive it. Does my driving represent Him though? I want my actions to continually be reflective of His love and of who He is. Even when people frustrate me on the road- I still want to drive in a way that supports that bumper sticker that is on my car for all to see.
Not just in driving, but in everything I do- and everywhere I go- I represent Jesus (whether it be positively or negatively). I'd like to positively display HIm through my actions, and be a reflection of His love & character at ALL times.
Food for though!
Peace & Love y'all! <3
While driving back to Abilene after being home last weekend I encountered many crazy people on the road who immensely frustrated me. I can't control anyone but myself. And even if people are driving dangerously, selfishly, and idiotically- I still choose how I react to that.
To be honest, I have been one to lay on my horn for multiple seconds when someone cuts me off, doesn't use their blinker & then cuts me off, or almost smashes into my car. I also am one to pump the breaks when that driver who is always in a hurry rides my bumper and isn't patient. And I even sometimes shake my head when that driver rudely passes me. Would Jesus respond in this way? Hmm...
As I said, I am only in control of me. My actions, and better yet- my driving, is reflection of myself and of the God I claim as my Savior. I have a big "not of this world" cross on my back window of my car. I am repping Christ on my automobile each time I drive it. Does my driving represent Him though? I want my actions to continually be reflective of His love and of who He is. Even when people frustrate me on the road- I still want to drive in a way that supports that bumper sticker that is on my car for all to see.
Not just in driving, but in everything I do- and everywhere I go- I represent Jesus (whether it be positively or negatively). I'd like to positively display HIm through my actions, and be a reflection of His love & character at ALL times.
Food for though!
Peace & Love y'all! <3
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