Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
A City On Our Knees
"Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees."
Prayer is our secret weapon my friends...embrace it!!!
Prayer is our secret weapon my friends...embrace it!!!
Sleep for Thought
FRESHMAN YEAR OF COLLEGE 2008----I was going to bed almost everynight around 2 if not LATER..and then waking up for 8:00 am classes EVERYDAY!!
END OF SOPHOMORE YEAR 2010----I'm wondering how I EVER did that! and thinking of how that one year may have possibly screwed up my metabolism, my thought process, my reaction time, my eating habits, my decision making, and many other bodily functions im not aware of in that one year! And now I've been working another year to get it all flowing normally again. Haha. I have officially realized just how much sleep does for the body...mentally and physically and emotionally and in every other kind of way! So best advice for newcoming college students and well...people in general want to dramatically improve their weight, studying habits, and any kind of skills necessary to get through the day? START WITH GETTING YOUR SLEEP!!! Recommendation is AT LEAST 8 hours if not 9! :)
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
A Day Spent With God
Hey guys...sooo I meant to post this up yesterday...but boy was it a busy day! haha!
Soooo God gave me a little lesson on patience today. Haha! Woke up at about 6:45ish to go wait in line from about 7:20ish to 4:00...which is when we FINALLY got to sign up for our rooms for next year! lol SO! waited in a line for about 8 and 1/2 hours...and my computer only lasted about the first hour and a half because from where I was sitting my power chord couldn't reach the wall power outlet...hmmmm good thing I'm not too high maintenance! haha although...my butt was DEFINITELY hurting after only a bit even though i had a blanket to sit on. Eventually I started sending picture messages to my friends who I'm sure were thrilled with every new message bahaha! ;)
But anyways...it made me realize how silly in all reality it is that I would spend that much time waiting in a line for something with as little importance as what room I'll stay in next year...I mean honestly, no matter what room I actually ended up staying in, I know God would take care of me...He's still God no matter what! Yet, for some reason...there I was waiting in line so I could sign up for a single room in the dorm I wanted...why is that? Why is it that I would wait in line for literally HOURS for something I know in the end has no real importance, and yet don't spend 8 hrs every day in prayer or devotion to God? Don't get me wrong, God is in my heart all day and I carry him with me everywhere I go, but I wonder why there isn't one day every week or month or year even that I spend in complete seclusion and submission to God...a complete day of worship, prayer, devotion, fasting, and whatever else God leads me to do. Food for thought I guess.
Honestly, it sounds like a wonderful idea to me! I think I'll do more thinking and praying about this because if you think about it, don't we all have days we wish we could just get away from the busyness of life, away from the people and things that destract us, and just spend the day with God? I definitely do. And I think from now on I will. Maybe it's something you guys would be interested in too? Well I'll catch back up later! Have an awesome day& God bless!
Soooo God gave me a little lesson on patience today. Haha! Woke up at about 6:45ish to go wait in line from about 7:20ish to 4:00...which is when we FINALLY got to sign up for our rooms for next year! lol SO! waited in a line for about 8 and 1/2 hours...and my computer only lasted about the first hour and a half because from where I was sitting my power chord couldn't reach the wall power outlet...hmmmm good thing I'm not too high maintenance! haha although...my butt was DEFINITELY hurting after only a bit even though i had a blanket to sit on. Eventually I started sending picture messages to my friends who I'm sure were thrilled with every new message bahaha! ;)
But anyways...it made me realize how silly in all reality it is that I would spend that much time waiting in a line for something with as little importance as what room I'll stay in next year...I mean honestly, no matter what room I actually ended up staying in, I know God would take care of me...He's still God no matter what! Yet, for some reason...there I was waiting in line so I could sign up for a single room in the dorm I wanted...why is that? Why is it that I would wait in line for literally HOURS for something I know in the end has no real importance, and yet don't spend 8 hrs every day in prayer or devotion to God? Don't get me wrong, God is in my heart all day and I carry him with me everywhere I go, but I wonder why there isn't one day every week or month or year even that I spend in complete seclusion and submission to God...a complete day of worship, prayer, devotion, fasting, and whatever else God leads me to do. Food for thought I guess.
Honestly, it sounds like a wonderful idea to me! I think I'll do more thinking and praying about this because if you think about it, don't we all have days we wish we could just get away from the busyness of life, away from the people and things that destract us, and just spend the day with God? I definitely do. And I think from now on I will. Maybe it's something you guys would be interested in too? Well I'll catch back up later! Have an awesome day& God bless!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Seek And You Shall Find
Hey everyone!
So this morning has been great so far! I had breakfast with my friend Anna, and even though breakfast is usually my time that I like to sit and listen to my iPod while I read my Bible or devotional or whatever little inspiring book I feel like reading that morning, I loved sitting with Anna even just for the few brief moments because it reminded me that sometimes our days don't go exactly as planned...but if we appreciate every moment for what it is, or look back on how nice it actually was, instead of how it could have been, we tend to find the beauty in every moment. There are a lot of times in my life like this...really beautiful moments that I never seem to seize...but I want to change that. I want to recognize God's fingerprints on every situation in my life! Or maybe its more about creating opportunities than it is recognizing...maybe it's more about me opening my mind and allowing God to lead the way to all different kinds of opportunities that are only right outside my door.
I read a story in this book called "Sister Freaks" and the book is about women and girls who gave up everything they had to follow God's plan for their lives, and how they impacted the people around them.
One of the stories I read was about a girl named Janine Ramer. The girl died at the young age of 16, but boy were people affected by her life, EVEN AFTER she died! This was an ordinary girl with an outgoing personality that was truly a gift from God...she was obedient to the Spirit and not only obedient, but SEEKING! She wasn't just waiting and listening for the right opportunities, she was seeking out opportunities wherever she could! And it really got me thinking...why can't I do the same? Why don't I build up the courage, or better yet allow God to set me free of my insecurties and worries, and seek out opportunities and people to love on and minister to everyday?? There's no reason available, aside from my own fear.
And I DO NOT want to let fear stand in my way!
Not any more.
So today I'm going to try something new, and I'll let you know how it goes! I'm going to do more than just wait and listen...I'm going to seek out people for my self. I'm going to allow God to transform me even more so than He already has, and try to make a difference in the lives of those around me!
I encourage you guys to do the same. Ask yourself: "Am I waiting, or seeking?" Go make a difference! Go change someone's day...or maybe their life. Go show someone the love Christ shows us everyday.
So this morning has been great so far! I had breakfast with my friend Anna, and even though breakfast is usually my time that I like to sit and listen to my iPod while I read my Bible or devotional or whatever little inspiring book I feel like reading that morning, I loved sitting with Anna even just for the few brief moments because it reminded me that sometimes our days don't go exactly as planned...but if we appreciate every moment for what it is, or look back on how nice it actually was, instead of how it could have been, we tend to find the beauty in every moment. There are a lot of times in my life like this...really beautiful moments that I never seem to seize...but I want to change that. I want to recognize God's fingerprints on every situation in my life! Or maybe its more about creating opportunities than it is recognizing...maybe it's more about me opening my mind and allowing God to lead the way to all different kinds of opportunities that are only right outside my door.
I read a story in this book called "Sister Freaks" and the book is about women and girls who gave up everything they had to follow God's plan for their lives, and how they impacted the people around them.
One of the stories I read was about a girl named Janine Ramer. The girl died at the young age of 16, but boy were people affected by her life, EVEN AFTER she died! This was an ordinary girl with an outgoing personality that was truly a gift from God...she was obedient to the Spirit and not only obedient, but SEEKING! She wasn't just waiting and listening for the right opportunities, she was seeking out opportunities wherever she could! And it really got me thinking...why can't I do the same? Why don't I build up the courage, or better yet allow God to set me free of my insecurties and worries, and seek out opportunities and people to love on and minister to everyday?? There's no reason available, aside from my own fear.
And I DO NOT want to let fear stand in my way!
Not any more.
So today I'm going to try something new, and I'll let you know how it goes! I'm going to do more than just wait and listen...I'm going to seek out people for my self. I'm going to allow God to transform me even more so than He already has, and try to make a difference in the lives of those around me!
I encourage you guys to do the same. Ask yourself: "Am I waiting, or seeking?" Go make a difference! Go change someone's day...or maybe their life. Go show someone the love Christ shows us everyday.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Show Love
So...I got to thinking...what if everyone around the world showed love to everyone they came in contact with today? What if it was just one person? Big impact no matter what right? Showing love to those around you can be as simple as a
wave.
or even a hug.
Tell someone you love them today. Tell someone God loves them today. Show some love and whether you believe it or not...make the world a better place for at least one more person today.
smile.
wave.or even a hug.Tell someone you love them today. Tell someone God loves them today. Show some love and whether you believe it or not...make the world a better place for at least one more person today.
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