Last night I was at Zach's house, because we were watching movies ... band geeks.
We decided to watch "Taken", which I've only seen 7,000 times: but I absolutely love that movie. I never really thought about it, but Leah happened to bring it to my attention, that we don't have sex trafficking / human trafficking in America.
& I realized that I'm relally thankful for or veterans to be fighting for us like that.
My grandpa was in the war (I'm honestly not sure which one ...), my friend Garrett just left for training, my best friends dad is in the army, and my uncles have all served in the marines. I never really thought about how special that is, but looking at America, I realize it now.
I'm thankful that we dont have trafficking here, because we have people fighting for rights. I'm thankful we can have freedom of religion, because we have people fighting for our rights. I'm so thankful we have freedom of speech, freedom to petition, freedom to protest, and freedom of the press: because we have people fightng for our rights.
I'm thankful for America, and the freedom we have. I hear alot of people (Yes, I've said it once myself as well) saying "I HATE AMERICA. WHY CANT I LIVE IN LIKE CANADA OR SOMETHING?" But you know what? America may not be perfect, but if you think about it, we have people trying to do whats best FOR US. Not alot of places have that you know.
So anyways, I'm very thankful for our veterans, and those who have/are serving. I send a prayer to the families who have lost family members in the war, as those were brave hearts. Again I say: thank you veterans!
"My contry 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims pride, from every mountain side: let freedom ring".
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Hey, prayer warriors.
For anyone who reads this, let me start off by saying this isn't a post like my usual posts. Its more of a request, actually: just my for-warning.
As some friends of mine know, I am moving to Michigan. We have decided in December of this year, we will be moving to Jackson, MI. I'm a bit nervous, as it is my junior year, but at the same time I'm extremely excited.
My parents asked me if I was willing to move, because my stepdad was offered an amazing job up there, MI. So, I prayed about it and really didn't know what to do. Pastor Jay was preaching a moment entitled "Hinges: Lifes Pivitol Moments". One of the points made were "Sometimes, hinge moments are hidden in unusual tasks". So, one of my lovely coworkers (Mama Kimberly) told me to stop botherin' Jesus about it, and embrace my hinge moment: so, I did. Haha. I decided that I was willing to lay down everything here, and do what God wants me to do up there.
That being said, I'm asking for prayer as of now.
Prayer for: God to just open up a school, house, job, and sports for me. To pray & agree with me that He will lead me to a church where I can call home. That God would give me opportunities to minister there, and at school; and that He will also just guide my steps as to my future. For my parents, that God will give me divine opportunities to lead them to Christ. For my siblings, that they will be comfortable in their move and will make new friends and find Christ. That Holy Spirit will just guide me and help me through this, and to NOT worry about what I'm "leaving behind" but what I'm embracing. Lastly, and for those in the area where we are moving: that God will prepare them for whats coming.
Thank you guys who will agree with me in prayer, and will continue to pray for me. It means more than anything I could say through words :)
As some friends of mine know, I am moving to Michigan. We have decided in December of this year, we will be moving to Jackson, MI. I'm a bit nervous, as it is my junior year, but at the same time I'm extremely excited.
My parents asked me if I was willing to move, because my stepdad was offered an amazing job up there, MI. So, I prayed about it and really didn't know what to do. Pastor Jay was preaching a moment entitled "Hinges: Lifes Pivitol Moments". One of the points made were "Sometimes, hinge moments are hidden in unusual tasks". So, one of my lovely coworkers (Mama Kimberly) told me to stop botherin' Jesus about it, and embrace my hinge moment: so, I did. Haha. I decided that I was willing to lay down everything here, and do what God wants me to do up there.
That being said, I'm asking for prayer as of now.
Prayer for: God to just open up a school, house, job, and sports for me. To pray & agree with me that He will lead me to a church where I can call home. That God would give me opportunities to minister there, and at school; and that He will also just guide my steps as to my future. For my parents, that God will give me divine opportunities to lead them to Christ. For my siblings, that they will be comfortable in their move and will make new friends and find Christ. That Holy Spirit will just guide me and help me through this, and to NOT worry about what I'm "leaving behind" but what I'm embracing. Lastly, and for those in the area where we are moving: that God will prepare them for whats coming.
Thank you guys who will agree with me in prayer, and will continue to pray for me. It means more than anything I could say through words :)
Monday, November 1, 2010
The 1st of November.
All I've done today is clean; not that I have a problem with cleaning, but I've only been outside once today and that was too push my brother on the swing. Oh, and I babysat today. It is currently 3:23, and I woke up from my nape 20 minutes ago. Like I said, I cleaned today. I did the dishes, put away all my laundry, my brothers laundry, and my sisters laundry, switched out the loads, cleaned up the living room and my bedroom, had my siblings clean their rooms, and yeah. It was a pretty eventful morning. After having nothing to do, I decided to lay down on the couch and sleep: sigh, it was a marvelous nap actually.
Yesterday at church Pastor Jay was preaching a message entitled "Conquering Opposition", week 4. He was talking about Nehamiah (sp) and how they were conquering something. I dont remember the details, but I remember the big points. Haha. Pastor Jay related it back to the church by saying that sometimes, we just need to give and stop taking in. By taking in, we were going to become Spiritually obese. Today, I felt like I was giving. I did so much for my family today, and it made me feel amazing inside. Usually on a day like this, I would lay around and do homework or read, or stay online (though I was online today, I wasn't online allll day). I also worked out, so that was also something I did for myself. But as for giving, it was great giving to my family!
And now, I am going to get ready, and then head to Madis in a few :)
Light light light up the sky, You light up the sky to show me that You are with me.
Yesterday at church Pastor Jay was preaching a message entitled "Conquering Opposition", week 4. He was talking about Nehamiah (sp) and how they were conquering something. I dont remember the details, but I remember the big points. Haha. Pastor Jay related it back to the church by saying that sometimes, we just need to give and stop taking in. By taking in, we were going to become Spiritually obese. Today, I felt like I was giving. I did so much for my family today, and it made me feel amazing inside. Usually on a day like this, I would lay around and do homework or read, or stay online (though I was online today, I wasn't online allll day). I also worked out, so that was also something I did for myself. But as for giving, it was great giving to my family!
And now, I am going to get ready, and then head to Madis in a few :)
Light light light up the sky, You light up the sky to show me that You are with me.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Oh, halloween.
I started to capitalize the word "halloween", then I realized it didn't deserve a captial h.
Anyways, I dont understand why girls find it necessary to wear the skimpiest outfits on halloween. I truly dont. I dont understand why halloween should even be "celebrated" by anyone over the age of 10. I mean, going around for candy in short shorts / dresses, and low cut shirts? I sure as heck would not give anyone dressed like that candy, heck no.
Its so so so so so so so so so so sad that the devil has peverted halloween to the point where girls are dressing like this, and being comfortable with it. What happened to girls dressing like fairies? And princess's? Whats so wrong with that? Even bumble bees, those outfits are EXTREMELY ... never mind.
Gosh, I go off on so many tangents. But I dont know where this was going. I needed to get this off my mind, because it just makes me SO sad that this happens. I mean, I was in that place once too, and I wanted to dress with anything that showed my skin. But now, I see no point. Looking back on it, I dont see a point. Well, I take that back. I wanted guys attention. But now, Im in love with the BEST MAN EVER! He has complete control of my heart, and He just makes everything so amazing. Best thing? I dont have to dress skimpy to get my God's attention. He knows my name, knows everything about me, knows how many hairs are on my head, and loves me despite the mistakes I've made in life: He doesn't care if I show skin. He loves me anyways, and thats what makes me SO happy :)
I LOVE JESUS YES I DO, I LOVE JESUS HOW BOUT YOU?!
My soul sings, my soul sings, my soul sings: how I love You.
Anyways, I dont understand why girls find it necessary to wear the skimpiest outfits on halloween. I truly dont. I dont understand why halloween should even be "celebrated" by anyone over the age of 10. I mean, going around for candy in short shorts / dresses, and low cut shirts? I sure as heck would not give anyone dressed like that candy, heck no.
Its so so so so so so so so so so sad that the devil has peverted halloween to the point where girls are dressing like this, and being comfortable with it. What happened to girls dressing like fairies? And princess's? Whats so wrong with that? Even bumble bees, those outfits are EXTREMELY ... never mind.
Gosh, I go off on so many tangents. But I dont know where this was going. I needed to get this off my mind, because it just makes me SO sad that this happens. I mean, I was in that place once too, and I wanted to dress with anything that showed my skin. But now, I see no point. Looking back on it, I dont see a point. Well, I take that back. I wanted guys attention. But now, Im in love with the BEST MAN EVER! He has complete control of my heart, and He just makes everything so amazing. Best thing? I dont have to dress skimpy to get my God's attention. He knows my name, knows everything about me, knows how many hairs are on my head, and loves me despite the mistakes I've made in life: He doesn't care if I show skin. He loves me anyways, and thats what makes me SO happy :)
I LOVE JESUS YES I DO, I LOVE JESUS HOW BOUT YOU?!
My soul sings, my soul sings, my soul sings: how I love You.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Hmph.
Im a bit surprised that I was able to log onto my blog here at shcool. It is currently 10:17 am, and I am sitting in lab 234 supposably (sp) writing my 5 - page play. Well, I already wrote it, and I already finished my descriptive narrative re write for AP English, so what else was I supposed to do?
As I'm sitting here, I've heard tons of conversations just float all around. For some reason, I've been alot more of a listener in this class than a speaker. I dont think its a problem, I just think its more interesting than anything. I hear talk about prom, talk about birthdays and anniversaries, "oreo baseball teams", actors, Google Earth, hockey, and I even hear gossip. Its just some of the most interesting things to hear, actually.
I wonder what people would talk about if Jesus was sitting in this room right now. Would they be talking about the game last night, and who won? Would they be talking about how ugly that girls clothes were this morning? Would they be cussing and swearing at computers? It makes me wonder what that day is going to be like when Jesus returns.
I'm really excited, but I'm also really nervous for some of the people who think they're living right, but aren't. Im not saying I'm living perfect, because I'm not perfect: none of us is. I've come to notice I blog about this alot, but I cant help it because its one of the biggest burdens on my heart. When people think they're going to Heaven because they call themselves Christians. That title has depreciated tons and tons and tons, and its sad. Its such a beautiful thing being a Christian, and I just want EVERYONE to know what its like: being extremely happy, never having to worry about anything because God is there and supportive, I want peopple to feel that never ending love that God gives us FREELY!
Im not sure where this was going ... I know it would have been alot longer, but the bell is going to ring soon and I have to make sure I have everytihng turned in on time ... I'll probably finish this later. But for now, au revoir!
You are more, You are more than my words will ever say. You are Lord, You are Lord, all creation will proclaim. You are here, You are here in Your presence Im made whole. You are God, You are God, of all else I'm letting go!
As I'm sitting here, I've heard tons of conversations just float all around. For some reason, I've been alot more of a listener in this class than a speaker. I dont think its a problem, I just think its more interesting than anything. I hear talk about prom, talk about birthdays and anniversaries, "oreo baseball teams", actors, Google Earth, hockey, and I even hear gossip. Its just some of the most interesting things to hear, actually.
I wonder what people would talk about if Jesus was sitting in this room right now. Would they be talking about the game last night, and who won? Would they be talking about how ugly that girls clothes were this morning? Would they be cussing and swearing at computers? It makes me wonder what that day is going to be like when Jesus returns.
I'm really excited, but I'm also really nervous for some of the people who think they're living right, but aren't. Im not saying I'm living perfect, because I'm not perfect: none of us is. I've come to notice I blog about this alot, but I cant help it because its one of the biggest burdens on my heart. When people think they're going to Heaven because they call themselves Christians. That title has depreciated tons and tons and tons, and its sad. Its such a beautiful thing being a Christian, and I just want EVERYONE to know what its like: being extremely happy, never having to worry about anything because God is there and supportive, I want peopple to feel that never ending love that God gives us FREELY!
Im not sure where this was going ... I know it would have been alot longer, but the bell is going to ring soon and I have to make sure I have everytihng turned in on time ... I'll probably finish this later. But for now, au revoir!
You are more, You are more than my words will ever say. You are Lord, You are Lord, all creation will proclaim. You are here, You are here in Your presence Im made whole. You are God, You are God, of all else I'm letting go!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Brainfarrrrrt.
Well, I guess its not really a brain fart. But I havnt blogged in weeks! Which makes me feel awful /: So I kinda just wanted to letcha know whats up with me:
God is amazing, first and foremost. He's supplied me with SO much lately, and has just been so so so so so faithful! At our MMATP this past Thursday, we had two guitar players & amazing singers leading worship for us ... what an amazing encounter we had with the Lord! I cant wait to see what else He does :) My family is just awesome. We may actually be moving to Michigan, but were not positive yet. I think we find out next week? Even though we were supposed to find out last week ... haha. Im not sure if I wanna move? Or if I dont. I would love to move, because I believe I could do SO much with God up there, and I could make new friends and everything. But watching the seniors walk across the field today? I wanted that to be me ... I'd hate to leave Northwest, I've already been here 6 years; why not finish it off? Guard is good. We have 3 competitions left ... and were gonna beast them, no lie. We went to Western Carolina last weekend, and it was like 32 degrees I believe? Yeah, our uniforms have NO sleeves. It was COLD to say the least. Its been an interesting season, not gonna lie. Im still considering joining winter guard ... but Im not sure if I can afford that; money wise & time wise. Dance has been so amazing this year. Im taking ballet & tap, and after 3 years of dancing, I've found the classes I like the most! In ballet were doing Beauty and the Beast (& for those of you who have seeen my status's about B&TB, thats probably why I've wanted to watch it so much). For tap, were doing Black Horse and a Cherry Tree, that old song: thats good. Haha. I also get to teach the intermidiate class ... It hink thats the name? The 6, 7, and 8 year olds: haha. Their all so so so precious! Its so much fun to be able to help them, and lead them in something Im good at and LOVELOVELOVE doing. Oh yes, boys. I actually have been talking to a boy for the past 3 weeks or so. He's a great guy, and Gods got His hand on the relationship ... we'll see where He takes it :) School has been interesting. Im acing 1st & 2nd period, I probably have a C in 3rd period, and Im still failing AP English ... but Im trying in there! Deffinitely not as hard as I could be ... but I am. Works been ... boring. Haha. Monday, Wednesday and Sunday nights. 5-10 pretty much every night. Plus tomorrow (Saturday) Im working 10:30 - 4:00, and 6:00 - 11:00. Wahooooodie!
Well, I think thats as much as I can get off my mind. If any seniors happen to stumble upon this, I just wanna say:
CONGRATULATIONS SEN11ORS :)
(^Someone by the name of SARAH told me that I put 2010, instead of 2011, so now I feel like an idiot ... but thanks Sarah :))
That is alll;
Im running to your arms, Im running to your arms. The riches of your love, will always be enough. NOTHING compares to Your embrace. Light of the world, forever reign!
God is amazing, first and foremost. He's supplied me with SO much lately, and has just been so so so so so faithful! At our MMATP this past Thursday, we had two guitar players & amazing singers leading worship for us ... what an amazing encounter we had with the Lord! I cant wait to see what else He does :) My family is just awesome. We may actually be moving to Michigan, but were not positive yet. I think we find out next week? Even though we were supposed to find out last week ... haha. Im not sure if I wanna move? Or if I dont. I would love to move, because I believe I could do SO much with God up there, and I could make new friends and everything. But watching the seniors walk across the field today? I wanted that to be me ... I'd hate to leave Northwest, I've already been here 6 years; why not finish it off? Guard is good. We have 3 competitions left ... and were gonna beast them, no lie. We went to Western Carolina last weekend, and it was like 32 degrees I believe? Yeah, our uniforms have NO sleeves. It was COLD to say the least. Its been an interesting season, not gonna lie. Im still considering joining winter guard ... but Im not sure if I can afford that; money wise & time wise. Dance has been so amazing this year. Im taking ballet & tap, and after 3 years of dancing, I've found the classes I like the most! In ballet were doing Beauty and the Beast (& for those of you who have seeen my status's about B&TB, thats probably why I've wanted to watch it so much). For tap, were doing Black Horse and a Cherry Tree, that old song: thats good. Haha. I also get to teach the intermidiate class ... It hink thats the name? The 6, 7, and 8 year olds: haha. Their all so so so precious! Its so much fun to be able to help them, and lead them in something Im good at and LOVELOVELOVE doing. Oh yes, boys. I actually have been talking to a boy for the past 3 weeks or so. He's a great guy, and Gods got His hand on the relationship ... we'll see where He takes it :) School has been interesting. Im acing 1st & 2nd period, I probably have a C in 3rd period, and Im still failing AP English ... but Im trying in there! Deffinitely not as hard as I could be ... but I am. Works been ... boring. Haha. Monday, Wednesday and Sunday nights. 5-10 pretty much every night. Plus tomorrow (Saturday) Im working 10:30 - 4:00, and 6:00 - 11:00. Wahooooodie!
Well, I think thats as much as I can get off my mind. If any seniors happen to stumble upon this, I just wanna say:
CONGRATULATIONS SEN11ORS :)
(^Someone by the name of SARAH told me that I put 2010, instead of 2011, so now I feel like an idiot ... but thanks Sarah :))
That is alll;
Im running to your arms, Im running to your arms. The riches of your love, will always be enough. NOTHING compares to Your embrace. Light of the world, forever reign!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
This just stinks.
I think I may have, well possibly, stated this in EVERY OTHER BLOG I'VE EVER POSTED.
I would rather have someone claim to not be a Christian, than have them claim to be a Christian and live the wrong lifestlye.
I get on Facebook, and see TONS of people that have things in their "about me" or have status's about God / Jesus / Christian music lycirs. I scroll down and see things that say "kicka***, b****" and everything else you can imagine: it tears me apart and makes me so angry. Helllllo somebody, that RIGHT THERE is what gives Christians bad names!
Not only that, the people I see doing this, are those going around doing un Godly things. I see it: daily. There are people who probably dont think about it, but its interesting: because thos are the things I notice daily. It might sound mean that I say that, but its the truth. I would rather people claim to not believe in God, than live the wrong lifestlye. Even that can help save them more, than lying and living in sin you know?
The name of a "Christian" is being depreciated daily. Through movies, the media, and more than anything: teenagers. Obviously less and less teenagers are clamining to be Christians, which is bad in itself. But on top of that, those who are claiming to worship the king, wont live right. So those who are interested in becoming a Christian, see that 1 Christian thats nto living right, and it turns the non - bleiever away: ITS A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH! WE COULD BE SAVING SOULS!
That is my biggest thing. So many souls to save. When I wakl around school, I just beg God to let me save people. So far, He's letting me. I want that for others too, because I know thats why were here: to make His name known!
I've been wanting to do this for awhile, but now is literally the only time Ive had to blog. This all just flowed out of me ... my apologizes for mispelled words, or me going off on tangents.
Forever I will tell You, yeah I'll scream until it hurts. That I cant live without You, You are Heaven I am earth. And even from the moment that You saved my life I knew: that I'll ALWAYS love you.
I would rather have someone claim to not be a Christian, than have them claim to be a Christian and live the wrong lifestlye.
I get on Facebook, and see TONS of people that have things in their "about me" or have status's about God / Jesus / Christian music lycirs. I scroll down and see things that say "kicka***, b****" and everything else you can imagine: it tears me apart and makes me so angry. Helllllo somebody, that RIGHT THERE is what gives Christians bad names!
Not only that, the people I see doing this, are those going around doing un Godly things. I see it: daily. There are people who probably dont think about it, but its interesting: because thos are the things I notice daily. It might sound mean that I say that, but its the truth. I would rather people claim to not believe in God, than live the wrong lifestlye. Even that can help save them more, than lying and living in sin you know?
The name of a "Christian" is being depreciated daily. Through movies, the media, and more than anything: teenagers. Obviously less and less teenagers are clamining to be Christians, which is bad in itself. But on top of that, those who are claiming to worship the king, wont live right. So those who are interested in becoming a Christian, see that 1 Christian thats nto living right, and it turns the non - bleiever away: ITS A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH! WE COULD BE SAVING SOULS!
That is my biggest thing. So many souls to save. When I wakl around school, I just beg God to let me save people. So far, He's letting me. I want that for others too, because I know thats why were here: to make His name known!
I've been wanting to do this for awhile, but now is literally the only time Ive had to blog. This all just flowed out of me ... my apologizes for mispelled words, or me going off on tangents.
Forever I will tell You, yeah I'll scream until it hurts. That I cant live without You, You are Heaven I am earth. And even from the moment that You saved my life I knew: that I'll ALWAYS love you.
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