Okay, so recently I had been having confusing thoughts about the difference between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Like, who are you praying to when you say Lord? Or, which is better to go to? Well, as I talked to Ketric about it, He told me to go to the Holy Spirit for guidance. So, I did and I was like "H.S., please show me what I need to do to understand the differences." And all I got was "Go READ THE WORD!"
So, I did, and this is what I stumbled upon.
Hebrews 2:14-15
14-15Since the children are made of flesh and blood, it's logical that the Savior took on flesh and blood in order to rescue them by his death. By embracing death, taking it into himself, he destroyed the Devil's hold on death and freed all who cower through life, scared to death of death.
Here's the realization.
Holy Spirit-Go to Lord for guidance. The Holy Spirit is what rose from the dead when Jesus was gone 3 days after He was crucified. So, it still has all the memories and what not of the experiences He had on Earth as a human. Jesus had to come to the earth, so that He could experience life like us humans do, but the difference is when all that temptation came up, He CONQUERED it. So when you say Jesus is in you, you mean the Holy Spirit. Well, if Jesus (also the Holy Spirit) conquered the temptation and He's REALLY in you, then why can't you? So basically, when you're praying for guidance and answers, the Holy Spirit is the "Go to Lord" (as Ketric said earlier.)
Jesus- Jesus was the Holy Spirit in human form basically. He lived on the earth and experienced what we experience every day. I am praying to Him when I basically thank Him for dieing on the cross. But mainly, my worship is for Him.
God- God is mainly the worship lover ;]. Without Him, there would be no earth, no humans, and no Jesus which = no love. I love to thank Him for everything! Making things work out the way they did, creating people, bringing people into my life, He's got all that covered up there. Mainly, worship is about Him as well!
So I can only hope that my realization can maybe clear some things up for you. All three forms of the Lord are JUST as important, you just go to them and spend time with each for maybe different reasons. Woo!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
This Means A Lot To Me.
As I sat and fumbled through the book my Mimi (Grandma) wrote with all her writings that she got from God, I stumbled upon one that caught my eye. And after a few lines, it caught my heart as well. This poem was about my great Grandfather named Joseph Edward Warn. I had always heard stories about this man, but it just now hit me what a man he was. He had fantastic character, a heart the size of Texas, the ability to stand for what he believed in, but most of all, a heart and true passion for Jesus. The Lord has shown me through this poem, and through this man who I never got to meet, that I have what it takes as well as he did. You'll see what I mean when you read it. I have officially found my earthly role model, and I haven't even ever met him. I can't wait for the day I get to meet Him in heaven, and see just what he was like. Hopefully he will meet me at the gates :].
Papaw Man
He was tall and very distinguished, this Papaw Man was quite a linguist.
He knew what to say and when because the Lord used him to the very end.
“Just look to Jesus,” he would always say; “He is waiting for you this very day.
Everything will be all right; the Lord will save you and it will be His delight.”
Papaw didn’t want to preach; the Lord saw differently and kept up the heat.
Finally after much ado Papaw said, “Okay if you think I will do!”
So he started out not knowing much, but God favored him and taught him to trust.
Daily he studied and he prayed attaining knowledge he would take to his grave.
The more he knew the more he learned; it wasn’t long till he was more determined.
God gave Papaw the skills he needed to win the lost and pray for their healing.
His mission was to help the needy, keeping money aside for when it was needed.
As time went by he grew more self-assured, he knew his strength was in the Lord.
Through the years he found time to raise his children in whose eyes he would shine.
As his business thrived he gave and gave, his ministry mushroomed day after day.
He helped some couples to get their start; his reputation grew as a pastor with a
heart.
He waxed strong, he was a success; to his family and his church he did his very best.
His church life just was a must; he would go that extra mile for souls to be bussed.
He had an old car that couldn’t go very far, but every Sunday he gave it a jar.
Driving through the countryside he would pick up children for a Sunday school ride.
“Come on, come on,’’ he would always say, “we’d better get to town sometime today.”
As years went by his love for people grew, but the Lord was really all he knew.
His health failed him through the years, but the Lord always healed him and his fears.
It didn’t matter that his heart was giving out; he just wanted to go out with a shout!
He was really loved by one and all, but to twelve grandchildren he just had it all!
One grandson Brett, said to him when he was small, “Papaw Man, I’m having a ball.”
His love was always timeless and fresh, being there for them no matter what his stress.
This Papaw Man won their hearts; they came often to visit this man with a great big heart.
He was their idol into their adult years; he guided them often and with lots of tears.
Knowing he wouldn’t be there for them someday, he left an impression on them to pray.
His funeral was one of the largest around and people came from many other towns.
Twelve grandchildren gave Papaw Man back to the Lord and they were all in one accord.
By Sharon Warn
(In honor of Joseph Edward Warn)
Papaw Man
He was tall and very distinguished, this Papaw Man was quite a linguist.
He knew what to say and when because the Lord used him to the very end.
“Just look to Jesus,” he would always say; “He is waiting for you this very day.
Everything will be all right; the Lord will save you and it will be His delight.”
Papaw didn’t want to preach; the Lord saw differently and kept up the heat.
Finally after much ado Papaw said, “Okay if you think I will do!”
So he started out not knowing much, but God favored him and taught him to trust.
Daily he studied and he prayed attaining knowledge he would take to his grave.
The more he knew the more he learned; it wasn’t long till he was more determined.
God gave Papaw the skills he needed to win the lost and pray for their healing.
His mission was to help the needy, keeping money aside for when it was needed.
As time went by he grew more self-assured, he knew his strength was in the Lord.
Through the years he found time to raise his children in whose eyes he would shine.
As his business thrived he gave and gave, his ministry mushroomed day after day.
He helped some couples to get their start; his reputation grew as a pastor with a
heart.
He waxed strong, he was a success; to his family and his church he did his very best.
His church life just was a must; he would go that extra mile for souls to be bussed.
He had an old car that couldn’t go very far, but every Sunday he gave it a jar.
Driving through the countryside he would pick up children for a Sunday school ride.
“Come on, come on,’’ he would always say, “we’d better get to town sometime today.”
As years went by his love for people grew, but the Lord was really all he knew.
His health failed him through the years, but the Lord always healed him and his fears.
It didn’t matter that his heart was giving out; he just wanted to go out with a shout!
He was really loved by one and all, but to twelve grandchildren he just had it all!
One grandson Brett, said to him when he was small, “Papaw Man, I’m having a ball.”
His love was always timeless and fresh, being there for them no matter what his stress.
This Papaw Man won their hearts; they came often to visit this man with a great big heart.
He was their idol into their adult years; he guided them often and with lots of tears.
Knowing he wouldn’t be there for them someday, he left an impression on them to pray.
His funeral was one of the largest around and people came from many other towns.
Twelve grandchildren gave Papaw Man back to the Lord and they were all in one accord.
By Sharon Warn
(In honor of Joseph Edward Warn)
Quiet Time.
Well, yesterday at church I talked to Ketric (Lifechurch Youth Pastor) and finally got the name of the devotional that I was gonna look for! I had been wanting it for a while, but time flew by and we were busy and just couldn't talk. So anyways, I went and got it (it's called Experiencing God btw!) and started it last night! It's been really good so far, and has been helping me get into the Word as well. I'm very thankful I finally have it.
So this morning I had to wake up at 6:30 for work (I work at Braums!) and I thought, you know I bet God wants me to use my devotional and spend time with Him right now. The first thing I did when I got out of bed was just that. I read the devotional, and dug into the Word/prayed. Well, I prayed for a lot of things, but one in particular was that I wouldn't have to work tomorrow (Monday) so that I could help out a friend who needed some things done! Then I finish up my time with God, and go on my way.
It's 12:00p.m. and I'm sitting at the cash register for groceries... bored stiff. I'm thinking to myself, "why am I here? Nobody's getting groceries right now!" So then I started praying "God, please let this time go faster, I'm bored, my feet hurt, and I still have 3 and a half more hours! ahh!" haha. Then I go back to business and help this lady check out. Well come to find out, at 1:30 I went to go on break and the manager told me to go ahead and leave because they were over staffed! I was like "HALLELUJAH! THANK YOU GOD!" So in that way, He TOTALLY provided.
Well then I text my boss to see what my schedule is for this week, and it turns out, NO WORK TOMORROW! YES! Praise Jesus some more! haha. In the end, I was blessed tremendously, and I love love love it! Choose blessings over curses!
The more I though about it, the more I realized God has shown up today because I gave time to Him. Not church, but just Him and I time. I love that. All I had to do was be obedient and because of the God He is all He wants to do is bless me! Yes! So the moral of this story is, have a quiet time with God. Not only to be blessed, but to truly get to know the Lord you "claim" as your own. :].
So this morning I had to wake up at 6:30 for work (I work at Braums!) and I thought, you know I bet God wants me to use my devotional and spend time with Him right now. The first thing I did when I got out of bed was just that. I read the devotional, and dug into the Word/prayed. Well, I prayed for a lot of things, but one in particular was that I wouldn't have to work tomorrow (Monday) so that I could help out a friend who needed some things done! Then I finish up my time with God, and go on my way.
It's 12:00p.m. and I'm sitting at the cash register for groceries... bored stiff. I'm thinking to myself, "why am I here? Nobody's getting groceries right now!" So then I started praying "God, please let this time go faster, I'm bored, my feet hurt, and I still have 3 and a half more hours! ahh!" haha. Then I go back to business and help this lady check out. Well come to find out, at 1:30 I went to go on break and the manager told me to go ahead and leave because they were over staffed! I was like "HALLELUJAH! THANK YOU GOD!" So in that way, He TOTALLY provided.
Well then I text my boss to see what my schedule is for this week, and it turns out, NO WORK TOMORROW! YES! Praise Jesus some more! haha. In the end, I was blessed tremendously, and I love love love it! Choose blessings over curses!
The more I though about it, the more I realized God has shown up today because I gave time to Him. Not church, but just Him and I time. I love that. All I had to do was be obedient and because of the God He is all He wants to do is bless me! Yes! So the moral of this story is, have a quiet time with God. Not only to be blessed, but to truly get to know the Lord you "claim" as your own. :].
Saturday, June 28, 2008
A Possible Breakthrough.
Last night, I was sitting in my room going through songs to worship with, and I suddenly got a feeling that I'm supposed to find the song Deliver Me by David Crowder Band. Well I search through 40 songs, praying and just hitting the button with my eyes closed, and don't find it. So I open my eyes just to type it out and search for it. I realized it was like 150 songs down, and that it would have taken a very long time to find it just pushing the button. But then I realized that God just wanted me to keep searching for it. Sometimes u have to wait a while.
So I listened, and prayed and went on. Then I was asking for a vision, or for him to speak to me, and he told me to go outside. At first, I thought it was just my head or my mind, so i didn't. But then the door in the living room opened and I heard it in my room, so I figured that was a sign to go. Then I walk outside, and sit on my driveway, just looking up and being in AWE of the sky first. It's just so big, and HE created all that. It just made me in awe that He could do ALLLL that. After a while, I decided id go back inside. But something stopped me. That something was the very lesson God had just taught me through the Deliver Me song, He wanted to tell me more, but I needed to wait for it. So I asked him to reveal whatever it was to me, and waited.
A little bit later, I was thinking about how crazy it would’ve been if I had walked outside and it was something like moses and the burning bush. (CRAZY, I know ;]) But seriously, how cool would that be if I had gotten to talk to God directly. Then I wondered, why don’t people get to talk to god these days like they used to in the old days? Which made me think of that scientific fact that says only 10% of the human brain is used. Could it be true about our love for God? We think that on this walk with Christ, which is much like a roller coaster, were at 100% connectivity, and were only at 10%?This is why maybe we can’t experience Him in such EXTREME measures. We don’t even come close enough to being ready for that direct conversation. Back in the olden days they didn’t have nearly as many distractions, so those who wanted could spend a TON of time with Him. Eventually, to certain individuals, He would reveal Himself to them directly.
After this, I realized that I need to tell everyone, this is not a spiritual high, and you are not at the highest of your relationship with him AT ALL. So don’t settle, keep searching. GO DEEPER!
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So I listened, and prayed and went on. Then I was asking for a vision, or for him to speak to me, and he told me to go outside. At first, I thought it was just my head or my mind, so i didn't. But then the door in the living room opened and I heard it in my room, so I figured that was a sign to go. Then I walk outside, and sit on my driveway, just looking up and being in AWE of the sky first. It's just so big, and HE created all that. It just made me in awe that He could do ALLLL that. After a while, I decided id go back inside. But something stopped me. That something was the very lesson God had just taught me through the Deliver Me song, He wanted to tell me more, but I needed to wait for it. So I asked him to reveal whatever it was to me, and waited.
A little bit later, I was thinking about how crazy it would’ve been if I had walked outside and it was something like moses and the burning bush. (CRAZY, I know ;]) But seriously, how cool would that be if I had gotten to talk to God directly. Then I wondered, why don’t people get to talk to god these days like they used to in the old days? Which made me think of that scientific fact that says only 10% of the human brain is used. Could it be true about our love for God? We think that on this walk with Christ, which is much like a roller coaster, were at 100% connectivity, and were only at 10%?This is why maybe we can’t experience Him in such EXTREME measures. We don’t even come close enough to being ready for that direct conversation. Back in the olden days they didn’t have nearly as many distractions, so those who wanted could spend a TON of time with Him. Eventually, to certain individuals, He would reveal Himself to them directly.
After this, I realized that I need to tell everyone, this is not a spiritual high, and you are not at the highest of your relationship with him AT ALL. So don’t settle, keep searching. GO DEEPER!
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Forgiveness.
Have you ever done something so stupid, and you just know you messed up big time? I know I have, quite a few times actually. That, is exactly what "inspired" this blog I suppose. As humans, we're obviously gonna jack SO MUCH up. And mess up everyday... etc. But we have to, in order to truly feel God and know what we have.
Our God is a God of GRACE and FORGIVENESS. Which is amazing to me, when it's hard for me to forgive someone just for something stupid. Like forgetting to say Happy Birthday, or even walking by without saying hi! Humans hold the stupidest grudges, and that's why the Lord's forgiveness is incredible! When you mess up... and know it, you usually don't feel too great. You wanna be sorry, and forgiven, and WE ARE!
I just thought about how much we mess up. And how God is SO SO SO patient with us. We can go months without saying a single word to Him, and He's sitting there with open arms to greet us when we come. I don't know about you, but just knowing that that's the kind of God He is, MAKES me want to spend time with Him everyday! So in honor of the Lord, and of humans messing up so much, I thank Him for forgiving us all. Now of course it was only because of Jesus ;] who makes us ALIVE! Man, we're just so... lucky.
Our God is a God of GRACE and FORGIVENESS. Which is amazing to me, when it's hard for me to forgive someone just for something stupid. Like forgetting to say Happy Birthday, or even walking by without saying hi! Humans hold the stupidest grudges, and that's why the Lord's forgiveness is incredible! When you mess up... and know it, you usually don't feel too great. You wanna be sorry, and forgiven, and WE ARE!
I just thought about how much we mess up. And how God is SO SO SO patient with us. We can go months without saying a single word to Him, and He's sitting there with open arms to greet us when we come. I don't know about you, but just knowing that that's the kind of God He is, MAKES me want to spend time with Him everyday! So in honor of the Lord, and of humans messing up so much, I thank Him for forgiving us all. Now of course it was only because of Jesus ;] who makes us ALIVE! Man, we're just so... lucky.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Youth Pastor.
What is a Youth Pastor? I found myself asking this question, when I have recently felt lead to be one. I went up to the church today to help out, and I just know that's where I'm supposed to be. The Lord has been tugging on my heart for a while, and He's finally revealing the tools to become a "Fully Devoted Follower Of Christ." I LOVE that! I just felt like i should tell anyone who read this that I feel the calling to be a Youth Pastor, or something of that sort.
When I first gave my life to Christ, in the 6th grade at camp WOW, I realized I was supposed to go into the ministry, and I accepted that, or so I thought. I don't know, I guess I just figured "I'll do it when I'm older" which is partially true, but I got my eyes off of the Lord, and just really didn't think about it at all. Now, I am telling the world, (blog world atleast!) my calling, so I can stay on the right track. :]
I have so much to learn, and I'm totally pumped for it all! I can't wait. I just pray that God will keep leading me into where i need to go. So everyone on here, keep me accountable! This blog is a way that I can remember my calling when I get sidetracked; however, I NEED HUMAN HELP TOO! haha. For now, I just wanna live everyday for Him. But I still hope He can mold me to be a pastor one day, and influence lives in that way as well!
When I first gave my life to Christ, in the 6th grade at camp WOW, I realized I was supposed to go into the ministry, and I accepted that, or so I thought. I don't know, I guess I just figured "I'll do it when I'm older" which is partially true, but I got my eyes off of the Lord, and just really didn't think about it at all. Now, I am telling the world, (blog world atleast!) my calling, so I can stay on the right track. :]
I have so much to learn, and I'm totally pumped for it all! I can't wait. I just pray that God will keep leading me into where i need to go. So everyone on here, keep me accountable! This blog is a way that I can remember my calling when I get sidetracked; however, I NEED HUMAN HELP TOO! haha. For now, I just wanna live everyday for Him. But I still hope He can mold me to be a pastor one day, and influence lives in that way as well!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
THIS is home.
*If you would like to listen to the song while reading the lyrics, go here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=N0ykm1v9xbU
Please, READ the lyrics and let them sink in.
This is HOME
I've got my memories
They're always inside of me
But I can't go back
Back to how it was
I believe now
I've seen too much
But I can't go back
Back to how it was
Created for a place
I've never known
Chorus:
This is home
Now I'm finally where I belong
Where I belong
Yeah, this is home
I've been searching for a place of my own
Now I've found it
Maybe this is home
Yeah, this is home
Belief over misery
I've seen the enemy
And I won't go back, back to how it was
And I got my heart
Set on
What happens next
I got my eyes wide
It's not over yet
We are miracles
And we're not alone
(Chorus)
And now after all
My searching
After all my questions
I'm gonna call it home
I got a brand new mindset
I can finally see
The sunset
I'm gonna call it home
(Chorus)
Now I know
Yeah, this is home
I've come too far
Now I won't go back
This is home
This song, it just describes where I'm at without flaw. I mean I feel like I have TRULY found my home. And I CAN'T go back, because I must keep pressing forward with the Lord. If you haven't found that "home" for you, I pray SO HARD that you will, and that it will be in God. There's just nothing like it. Nothing you could possibly say to describe it. You just find your place in the kingdom of God, and LIVE LIVE LIVE LIVE for it. Never exhist. Just LIVE.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=N0ykm1v9xbU
Please, READ the lyrics and let them sink in.
This is HOME
I've got my memories
They're always inside of me
But I can't go back
Back to how it was
I believe now
I've seen too much
But I can't go back
Back to how it was
Created for a place
I've never known
Chorus:
This is home
Now I'm finally where I belong
Where I belong
Yeah, this is home
I've been searching for a place of my own
Now I've found it
Maybe this is home
Yeah, this is home
Belief over misery
I've seen the enemy
And I won't go back, back to how it was
And I got my heart
Set on
What happens next
I got my eyes wide
It's not over yet
We are miracles
And we're not alone
(Chorus)
And now after all
My searching
After all my questions
I'm gonna call it home
I got a brand new mindset
I can finally see
The sunset
I'm gonna call it home
(Chorus)
Now I know
Yeah, this is home
I've come too far
Now I won't go back
This is home
This song, it just describes where I'm at without flaw. I mean I feel like I have TRULY found my home. And I CAN'T go back, because I must keep pressing forward with the Lord. If you haven't found that "home" for you, I pray SO HARD that you will, and that it will be in God. There's just nothing like it. Nothing you could possibly say to describe it. You just find your place in the kingdom of God, and LIVE LIVE LIVE LIVE for it. Never exhist. Just LIVE.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Realization.
Okay, well it's almost one o'clock in the morning, and I thought I was going to go to bed, but the Lord just revealed something VERY important and awesome to me! So as I sat and prayed about 10 minutes ago, I was just going through all my prayers and what not, and decided to listen to some music and worship a little! So as I turned the music on, all of the sudden one of my friends was put very strongly on my heart. I sat and prayed that the Lord would show me whatever I needed to see for this person, and it turned out to be a realization for them and a personal realization. This was the vision:
theres a wall, and were all climbing on it, and its slowly tilting down making us fall. and as we get bumped more and more down we start to panic. until eventually, were off the wall just completely falling and freaking out not know whats going on. then, we land on a cloud, and bounce inside of it giving us comfort. and the cloud slowly rises and we surpass the wall that we were climbing that entire time and were higher then ever before.
I believe the meaning of that vision was this:
i (and my friend) were climbing for so long. like last year. looking and seeking for the top. and we were slipping and falling off the wall, and then recently (b4 a couple weeks ago) we were freaking out and panicking. then the lord's cloud caught us, and is now taking us to higher heights then we could imagine possible.
He really is taking me to new heights, and my friend I'm sure as well. Finally, I died to myself and my own wants to listen to Him, and MAN have I found Him. I just love that. Die to yourself, to find Him. I don't know, I just felt it necessary to Blog this. All I can say, is DIE. Die to your own wants, distractions, anything keeping you from the Lord.
theres a wall, and were all climbing on it, and its slowly tilting down making us fall. and as we get bumped more and more down we start to panic. until eventually, were off the wall just completely falling and freaking out not know whats going on. then, we land on a cloud, and bounce inside of it giving us comfort. and the cloud slowly rises and we surpass the wall that we were climbing that entire time and were higher then ever before.
I believe the meaning of that vision was this:
i (and my friend) were climbing for so long. like last year. looking and seeking for the top. and we were slipping and falling off the wall, and then recently (b4 a couple weeks ago) we were freaking out and panicking. then the lord's cloud caught us, and is now taking us to higher heights then we could imagine possible.
He really is taking me to new heights, and my friend I'm sure as well. Finally, I died to myself and my own wants to listen to Him, and MAN have I found Him. I just love that. Die to yourself, to find Him. I don't know, I just felt it necessary to Blog this. All I can say, is DIE. Die to your own wants, distractions, anything keeping you from the Lord.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
The Lord IS working!!!!
So I just got back from the Edmond SWITCHcamp meeting, and man, camp is gonna ROCK! I can't wait already. The Lord has blessed me with such a cool group, I'm really excited. I can already tell I'm gonna learn a lot, especially being the "underdog" ninth grader haha.
About two months ago, the whole camp issue came up. Was I gonna go up, or stay down with some of my other friends? Well, eventually I decided to go up, and that it was time for me to learn from the older kids. When I found out who was in my group today, I KNEW that I had made the right choice! My leader (Joseph) is awesome, and a lot of kids in my group are as well.
As for my friends who stayed down, things worked out for them as well. The Lord took care of everyone, and it makes me SO excited and yet comforted to know He's watching out for everyone! All in all, SWITCHcamp '08 is gonna ROCK MORE THEN EVER!!!!!!!!!
About two months ago, the whole camp issue came up. Was I gonna go up, or stay down with some of my other friends? Well, eventually I decided to go up, and that it was time for me to learn from the older kids. When I found out who was in my group today, I KNEW that I had made the right choice! My leader (Joseph) is awesome, and a lot of kids in my group are as well.
As for my friends who stayed down, things worked out for them as well. The Lord took care of everyone, and it makes me SO excited and yet comforted to know He's watching out for everyone! All in all, SWITCHcamp '08 is gonna ROCK MORE THEN EVER!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Blessed
So as you know, yesterday was my birthday. It was amazing! I go to go to lunch with my youth pastor, go sing a little at vocal lessons, went to starbucks with a friend, got a snowcone with my sister, played volleyball with some people from church, and ended it with spending the night at the Meadow's! It was a very memorable birthday, and for not having anything "planned", turned out very well.
As I was sitting here thinking about how all of this fell into place perfectly, (which was VERY weird haha), I realized how much the Lord has blessed me! He has given me a great support group, and a lot of people around me to lift me up or teach/mentor me. It's so awesome to see His works, and I really did yesterday.
If I would have planned something for my birthday, trust me, all would fail and it would have been miserable! Haha. But the way things worked out, the Lord was in control. For instance, Ketric and I had been trying for two or three weeks to get together, and for one reason or another, couldn't. Randomly he decided to hang out yesterday, and it was awesome. I guess it gave me the extra boost spiritually that I needed at this point.
At vocal camp, my friend and I were fighting over some retarded drama, and it was a huge mess. But yesterday, we put it all aside and went to starbucks and it rocked! The enemy didn't win that little battle, that's for sure.
All in all, the whole day just rocked, and the people I got to spend it with like I said, really made me feel blessed. Even though they sound like small things, it really meant a lot just to know someone was thinking about me ;]. I even got a "Happy Birthday" from the ENTIRE team on facebook! ;]. Obviously I was important to them that day. Lol. well anyways, thanks everyone for making the day rock! You all are amazing!
Now, what blessings has the Lord revealed to you lately that you're thankful for?
As I was sitting here thinking about how all of this fell into place perfectly, (which was VERY weird haha), I realized how much the Lord has blessed me! He has given me a great support group, and a lot of people around me to lift me up or teach/mentor me. It's so awesome to see His works, and I really did yesterday.
If I would have planned something for my birthday, trust me, all would fail and it would have been miserable! Haha. But the way things worked out, the Lord was in control. For instance, Ketric and I had been trying for two or three weeks to get together, and for one reason or another, couldn't. Randomly he decided to hang out yesterday, and it was awesome. I guess it gave me the extra boost spiritually that I needed at this point.
At vocal camp, my friend and I were fighting over some retarded drama, and it was a huge mess. But yesterday, we put it all aside and went to starbucks and it rocked! The enemy didn't win that little battle, that's for sure.
All in all, the whole day just rocked, and the people I got to spend it with like I said, really made me feel blessed. Even though they sound like small things, it really meant a lot just to know someone was thinking about me ;]. I even got a "Happy Birthday" from the ENTIRE team on facebook! ;]. Obviously I was important to them that day. Lol. well anyways, thanks everyone for making the day rock! You all are amazing!
Now, what blessings has the Lord revealed to you lately that you're thankful for?
Friday, June 20, 2008
June 20th. :]
Wow, my birthday has already arrived yet again. Fourteen years ago to the day, God put me on this earth :]. How incredible?!? Haha. Well yes it is my birthday, and I'm very excited about it!
On a different note, what are YOU all doing today? Tell me about your day! Things the Lord has revealed to you, funny sidenotes, anything! Just let me hear it all! Haha.
On a different note, what are YOU all doing today? Tell me about your day! Things the Lord has revealed to you, funny sidenotes, anything! Just let me hear it all! Haha.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The moral of the story...
Below is the moral of that story i told in my previous post. If you haven't read that post, read it first :].
After realizing I had no pillow and what not, I was trying to get some good out of it. So I kept my mind open to the Lord and listened to what he had to say. And that was:
The Lord was stripping me of all my things, so I would focus on Him. That entire day, I was so wrapped up in getting down there, and settled, I had yet to spend time with Him. Once I realized there was something I needed, I immediately went to the Lord. Haha! The Lord works His miracles when we are stripped of distractions, because the Lord Himself is a MIRACLE! And when we see Him, we see miracles! I suppose you could say that I "fasted good sleeping conditions". Or, I'm an incredible idiot who is bad with organization ;]. Either way, it made me focus on the Lord.
Come to find out the next day, a friend from school that was at the camp was staying with her aunt. Her aunt offered to bring me a pillow and blanket from her house, which was VERY kind. After having a crick in my neck that day, I felt as I hit the pillow Monday evening (yes, PILLOW!), the Lord provided a miracle :]. All distractions gone helped me connect tremendously, just like fasting.
So now I ask you, what distraction does the Lord want you to get rid of to focus on Him?
After realizing I had no pillow and what not, I was trying to get some good out of it. So I kept my mind open to the Lord and listened to what he had to say. And that was:
The Lord was stripping me of all my things, so I would focus on Him. That entire day, I was so wrapped up in getting down there, and settled, I had yet to spend time with Him. Once I realized there was something I needed, I immediately went to the Lord. Haha! The Lord works His miracles when we are stripped of distractions, because the Lord Himself is a MIRACLE! And when we see Him, we see miracles! I suppose you could say that I "fasted good sleeping conditions". Or, I'm an incredible idiot who is bad with organization ;]. Either way, it made me focus on the Lord.
Come to find out the next day, a friend from school that was at the camp was staying with her aunt. Her aunt offered to bring me a pillow and blanket from her house, which was VERY kind. After having a crick in my neck that day, I felt as I hit the pillow Monday evening (yes, PILLOW!), the Lord provided a miracle :]. All distractions gone helped me connect tremendously, just like fasting.
So now I ask you, what distraction does the Lord want you to get rid of to focus on Him?
I'M BACK!!!
Hey everybody!
...Or nobody if I have no readers. Haha, well either way IM BACK FROM VOCAL CAMP! Which ROCKED, and if you weren't there, I'm sorry. Especially if you wish to try out for COCDA or All State Honor Choir this year, because GOOD LUCK. That music is ridiculus. But the camp was amazing! Here's something I learned on the very first night.
Picture this:
Your coming back from a long rehearsal and it's 10:00p.m. You're at a camp 100 miles away from your house, and as soon as you get to your dorm you think, "Dang it, why didn't i just make my bed when I first got here?" So you go over to your side of the room, looking for your pillow which contains sheets, and towels. Much to you're surprise, IT'S GONE! AHHHH!
That's right, I forgot my pillow with ALL of my sheets and towels in the car. So, the first night, feeling like a hobo, I used my friends sheet and a towel someone let me borrow for a pillow (I don't recommend that either). Although it sucked, it truly made me realize some things... and here is what I wrote down that night:
Okay I lied. WOOPS! I left the sheet of paper in my suitcase which is in my mom's car! I know I know, I'm lazy. I'll have to post the moral of the story when she returns home. Look for it today!
And other posts as well, it was a long camp :].
...Or nobody if I have no readers. Haha, well either way IM BACK FROM VOCAL CAMP! Which ROCKED, and if you weren't there, I'm sorry. Especially if you wish to try out for COCDA or All State Honor Choir this year, because GOOD LUCK. That music is ridiculus. But the camp was amazing! Here's something I learned on the very first night.
Picture this:
Your coming back from a long rehearsal and it's 10:00p.m. You're at a camp 100 miles away from your house, and as soon as you get to your dorm you think, "Dang it, why didn't i just make my bed when I first got here?" So you go over to your side of the room, looking for your pillow which contains sheets, and towels. Much to you're surprise, IT'S GONE! AHHHH!
That's right, I forgot my pillow with ALL of my sheets and towels in the car. So, the first night, feeling like a hobo, I used my friends sheet and a towel someone let me borrow for a pillow (I don't recommend that either). Although it sucked, it truly made me realize some things... and here is what I wrote down that night:
Okay I lied. WOOPS! I left the sheet of paper in my suitcase which is in my mom's car! I know I know, I'm lazy. I'll have to post the moral of the story when she returns home. Look for it today!
And other posts as well, it was a long camp :].
Saturday, June 14, 2008
One Quick Thought...
I know I posted about 30 minutes ago... but I wanted to post this thought to sort of get the ball rolling! It's something the Lord revealed to me the other day... and it helped me tremendously.
The Lord has a certain peace, that He wants to give away. We as humans are living in the enemy's realm, and you can bet he's gonna tempt us. But because of our God being the kind of God He is, He gives us an escape. When then enemy tempts you, you have the authority to tell him "NO, this is NOT the life I agreed to! I gave my heart to Jesus, and He is in me!" Just by realizing those few words, we can filter what comes into our heads and stay positive! Now, you have to be able to recognize when it's the Lord and when it's the devil. But just pray for that wisdom and knowledge! How amazing is it that we can have an escape, an exit to when the devil tempts us to be aggravated, annoyed, or any other temptation he could throw on us! All you have to do is recognize it, filter it, and pray for the Lord's peace and you have the AUTHORITY to throw it in the garbage (the temptation, not the peace! haha). Then, what else is there to do but thank the Lord. Thank Him for giving you the ability to recognize, and the authority to get rid of that junk! Thank Him for being the kind of God He is, that we have an escape! There is nothing more humbling then to thank the Lord!
REMEMBER: YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY IN CHRIST! USE IT!
The Lord has a certain peace, that He wants to give away. We as humans are living in the enemy's realm, and you can bet he's gonna tempt us. But because of our God being the kind of God He is, He gives us an escape. When then enemy tempts you, you have the authority to tell him "NO, this is NOT the life I agreed to! I gave my heart to Jesus, and He is in me!" Just by realizing those few words, we can filter what comes into our heads and stay positive! Now, you have to be able to recognize when it's the Lord and when it's the devil. But just pray for that wisdom and knowledge! How amazing is it that we can have an escape, an exit to when the devil tempts us to be aggravated, annoyed, or any other temptation he could throw on us! All you have to do is recognize it, filter it, and pray for the Lord's peace and you have the AUTHORITY to throw it in the garbage (the temptation, not the peace! haha). Then, what else is there to do but thank the Lord. Thank Him for giving you the ability to recognize, and the authority to get rid of that junk! Thank Him for being the kind of God He is, that we have an escape! There is nothing more humbling then to thank the Lord!
REMEMBER: YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY IN CHRIST! USE IT!
First Post!
Hello all!
Haha, this is my first BLOG POST! I'm really excited to see how blogging helps my everyday life... ;]. I have been reading other people's blogs for quite a while now, and just decided it was time to create one myself! Even if noone reads it, hopefully I will recieve something from it! Haha. Well anyways, I leave for vocal camp tomorrow... won't be back for four days. (Bad time to start blogging!) But oh well... there's no time like the present! I can't wait to share all that goes on and how AWESOME God is and the way He moves :]!
Haha, this is my first BLOG POST! I'm really excited to see how blogging helps my everyday life... ;]. I have been reading other people's blogs for quite a while now, and just decided it was time to create one myself! Even if noone reads it, hopefully I will recieve something from it! Haha. Well anyways, I leave for vocal camp tomorrow... won't be back for four days. (Bad time to start blogging!) But oh well... there's no time like the present! I can't wait to share all that goes on and how AWESOME God is and the way He moves :]!
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