I worked Sunday morning, so I missed church, but I listened to the sermon on line and what I heard was amazing. We are still going through our Storms series, and it's incredible because I just so happen to be going through a few storms in my life.
My pastor talked about during the building of the golden gate bridge, 27 people fell to their death. After that happened, the company who was building the bridge decided to invest in a safety net they installed under the bridge, costing 100,000 dollars. It was amazing when they put it up, because they noticed that there was a 25% increase in work. Also, 10 people fell off the bridge, and 10 people survived. They were able to finish the golden gate bridge, and rejoice in that.
Did you know that that is how it is with Jesus? When things are going well in our lives, we can be thankful and give glory to God. But when we are going through storms, Jesus can be our safety net. We can fall onto Him, and He will save and protect us.
Another interesting fact is that our storms, reveal our faith and refine us, which is why we must go through them. Jesus never said it would be easy, but He did say He will be our strength, and that we do not need to be strong enough.
Song choice: Matthew West - Strong Enough
Pray for patience with healing in my storms, for it is through them God is revealed!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
"Storms"
We started a new series in church today. Called Storms. What exactly is a storm? Yeah it's a natural deal with thunder, lightening, tons of wind, and hail that may or may not cause damage, but what is a storm in our lives? Another word for storm in this context could be a trial, a struggle, a hardship. We go through many storms in our lives. Some mild, and some damaging.
How many of you get discouraged when you're in a storm? What if it has thunder stormed for the past 2 weeks and you just want to see the sun. Do you think the sun will never come out again? Let's put it this way. The weather channel tells you it's suppose to storm Monday, but the rest of the week it's suppose to be beautiful. You know because of the weather channel that the sun will shine again. It's simple, huh? What about in our lives? God tells us to trust in Him through our trials because it leads to perseverance. (Scope out James 1.) So if we can trust the weatherman, why can't we trust the most powerful of powerful? I want to share 6 things with you. These are things to remember when you are personally in a storm.
1) I am chosen by God. In vs 1-2, Peter is writing to the Christians to let them know that we as Christians have been chosen by the foreknowledge of the Lord! Meaning He knew already before we were born that we would find Him. We are chosen by the most high! Real love! Incredible grace!
2) This world is not my home. Physically we're here, however our physical selves die. The treasures that we have down here will soon be gone, so why try and find fulfillment in material things when we're caught in a storm? Our biggest treasure is the inheritance we were given by Christ's blood!
3) It took a storm to save me. Picture a tornado, hurricane, earthquake, tsunami, and a volcano eruption happening at the same time. That's the storm Jesus went through when He died on the cross. For you, and for me. It was for that storm that we have a savior!
4) If I doubt God's goodness, I must look to the Cross not my storm. What do you see when you look at the cross? I see a man who died for our penalties, allowing us to be reborn into a living hope that comes from Jesus's grace! Sometimes we want to give up in our storms, we feel nothing is worth it. That's when we doubt God's goodness.
5) It is never Hopeless. Because of what Jesus did for us on the cross, we can hope to be with him in Heaven for eternity, free from pain, free from storms. So even in our physical lives, where we're experiencing the storms, we still have hope that someday we will no longer have pain.
And Lastly, 6) God is with me in every storm. Verse 5 talks about us being shielded by God's power until the coming of salvation. In our rainy days, God is our umbrella and rain coat. In our tornadoes, he is our underground shelter that keeps us safe, until the sun is out and the storm has seized.
Storms of this life can be fought through, and that's with Jesus. We are told to experience even Joy in our hardships. I highly recommend checking out James 1 if you're having trouble understanding that.
Just as you know the sun will shine after the storm passes, know that there is light even in darkness.
Lastly, I have a question for you. Our pastor asked us this before we sang worship and prayed for eachother. I want you to ask yourself this question. Am I in a storm?
If you're in a storm, focus on Jesus, not the storm. He will get you through it. And if you're sinking, cry out to Jesus. He will reach out and grab you. He won't say "I'll grab you in a second you need to suffer." He will grab you right away.
How many of you get discouraged when you're in a storm? What if it has thunder stormed for the past 2 weeks and you just want to see the sun. Do you think the sun will never come out again? Let's put it this way. The weather channel tells you it's suppose to storm Monday, but the rest of the week it's suppose to be beautiful. You know because of the weather channel that the sun will shine again. It's simple, huh? What about in our lives? God tells us to trust in Him through our trials because it leads to perseverance. (Scope out James 1.) So if we can trust the weatherman, why can't we trust the most powerful of powerful? I want to share 6 things with you. These are things to remember when you are personally in a storm.
1) I am chosen by God. In vs 1-2, Peter is writing to the Christians to let them know that we as Christians have been chosen by the foreknowledge of the Lord! Meaning He knew already before we were born that we would find Him. We are chosen by the most high! Real love! Incredible grace!
2) This world is not my home. Physically we're here, however our physical selves die. The treasures that we have down here will soon be gone, so why try and find fulfillment in material things when we're caught in a storm? Our biggest treasure is the inheritance we were given by Christ's blood!
3) It took a storm to save me. Picture a tornado, hurricane, earthquake, tsunami, and a volcano eruption happening at the same time. That's the storm Jesus went through when He died on the cross. For you, and for me. It was for that storm that we have a savior!
4) If I doubt God's goodness, I must look to the Cross not my storm. What do you see when you look at the cross? I see a man who died for our penalties, allowing us to be reborn into a living hope that comes from Jesus's grace! Sometimes we want to give up in our storms, we feel nothing is worth it. That's when we doubt God's goodness.
5) It is never Hopeless. Because of what Jesus did for us on the cross, we can hope to be with him in Heaven for eternity, free from pain, free from storms. So even in our physical lives, where we're experiencing the storms, we still have hope that someday we will no longer have pain.
And Lastly, 6) God is with me in every storm. Verse 5 talks about us being shielded by God's power until the coming of salvation. In our rainy days, God is our umbrella and rain coat. In our tornadoes, he is our underground shelter that keeps us safe, until the sun is out and the storm has seized.
Storms of this life can be fought through, and that's with Jesus. We are told to experience even Joy in our hardships. I highly recommend checking out James 1 if you're having trouble understanding that.
Just as you know the sun will shine after the storm passes, know that there is light even in darkness.
Lastly, I have a question for you. Our pastor asked us this before we sang worship and prayed for eachother. I want you to ask yourself this question. Am I in a storm?
If you're in a storm, focus on Jesus, not the storm. He will get you through it. And if you're sinking, cry out to Jesus. He will reach out and grab you. He won't say "I'll grab you in a second you need to suffer." He will grab you right away.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
She Has My Attention
Copeland - You Have My Attention
Quiet now.
Your voice sings miles away
but somehow I hear your song resound
A little bit softer each day
And from my tired heart, a little bit farther away.
I’ll sing along
The whole day through.
Just do your best to hear me.
It’s all you can do.
You have my attention
Like you’ve had all the while,
Since that first day when you made my heart smile,
With loving eyes and tired sighs that follow.
You have my attention
Like a shout through an empty sanctuary.
Speak but a whisper;
I’ll hear a sermon
I’ll sing along
the whole day through.
Just do your best to hear me.
It’s all you can do.
I’ll sing along
the whole night through.
While you sleep safely,
I’ll be thinking about you.
You have my attention.
Quiet now.
Your voice sings miles away
but somehow I hear your song resound
A little bit softer each day
And from my tired heart, a little bit farther away.
I’ll sing along
The whole day through.
Just do your best to hear me.
It’s all you can do.
You have my attention
Like you’ve had all the while,
Since that first day when you made my heart smile,
With loving eyes and tired sighs that follow.
You have my attention
Like a shout through an empty sanctuary.
Speak but a whisper;
I’ll hear a sermon
I’ll sing along
the whole day through.
Just do your best to hear me.
It’s all you can do.
I’ll sing along
the whole night through.
While you sleep safely,
I’ll be thinking about you.
You have my attention.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Coffee
This song explains my emotions lately. Being patient and waiting for plans. "I'll wait for it to come."
"Well it's got to be strong to touch my heart through it's shell."
This verse speaks way more than what it shows. Relationships have been a huge struggle for me, but something is strange. Something is different, something is right. Something is so frightening yet welcoming at the same time. I really don't know how to explain it.
You're going to have to listen to the song for this one.
Artist: Copeland
Song: Coffee
"Well it's got to be strong to touch my heart through it's shell."
This verse speaks way more than what it shows. Relationships have been a huge struggle for me, but something is strange. Something is different, something is right. Something is so frightening yet welcoming at the same time. I really don't know how to explain it.
You're going to have to listen to the song for this one.
Artist: Copeland
Song: Coffee
Monday, April 11, 2011
Feelings
I asked my roommate not too long ago if it was possible to get rid of feelings. He didn't answer yes, and he didn't answer no. He just said, "Feelings are natural, so why try?" I struggled with it for a bit, but then was content with the fact that our feelings for something, especially someone, are natural. Certain characteristics, or aspects about a person or something just strike our interest. We don't choose it, and we don't not choose it, it's just well, natural. If feelings can naturally start, does that mean they can naturally end? It's been on my mind for a little bit. I suppose I have some natural feelings that have started, and I don't want them to end. But if feelings are natural, why try? Even if the result isn't what is wanted? I'm not too sure on the matter.
Pray for understanding.
Pray for understanding.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Distancing yourself from without distancing yourself.
Does that make any sense to you? It sure as heck doesn't make any sense to me...but I wish it did. I haven't really understood what it means to distance yourself without distancing yourself. Will any of you who read this pray for me? I want to know how to do this...and until I do I'm stuck in between a rock and a hard place.
Prayer for Patience, and prayer for Understanding.
Prayer for Patience, and prayer for Understanding.
So much for keeping up.
I don't know why I keep slacking so much with this, but I really am going to work on making time. I promise!
One thing that I have really been learning a ton about is patience. Patience is something that we all wish we could have more of, because it is something our human nature lacks completely. However, God has really put patience on my heart in my life in many aspects right now. Through relationships, school, and work, I have found myself having to be patient. Why is being patient so hard? Well because we have a want inside of us for whatever it is we need to be patient for. The more you want but cannot have, the less patience you have. The truth is though, is being patient can only become beneficial. Waiting and seeing what God has in store for me will be completely beneficial because His plan is the best plan. Even if what I am hoping for isn't what is a part of His plan, I know that something else better for me will be, because that is how God works. In mysterious ways.
The past 2 months has just been so interesting, and an awesome experience. I am blessed for new friendships, and just new opportunities in general.
There is a chance that the past 2 months have been a preview of the next few months...then again it may not, but that is when it is important for me to cling to God and know that His plan is full of excitement. I just have to remember to be patient.
That can be a prayer request of mine, for any of you who read this. I pray for more patience, and even more trust that God has got this all figured out. I'm excited for His plan, and cannot wait where He takes this, through thick and thin.
One last thing! This is our Calling is now up and launching! We're slowly getting into editing and what not, so give us just a little slack before the updating begins. You can check out our page at www.thisisourcalling.com
Be blessed.
One thing that I have really been learning a ton about is patience. Patience is something that we all wish we could have more of, because it is something our human nature lacks completely. However, God has really put patience on my heart in my life in many aspects right now. Through relationships, school, and work, I have found myself having to be patient. Why is being patient so hard? Well because we have a want inside of us for whatever it is we need to be patient for. The more you want but cannot have, the less patience you have. The truth is though, is being patient can only become beneficial. Waiting and seeing what God has in store for me will be completely beneficial because His plan is the best plan. Even if what I am hoping for isn't what is a part of His plan, I know that something else better for me will be, because that is how God works. In mysterious ways.
The past 2 months has just been so interesting, and an awesome experience. I am blessed for new friendships, and just new opportunities in general.
There is a chance that the past 2 months have been a preview of the next few months...then again it may not, but that is when it is important for me to cling to God and know that His plan is full of excitement. I just have to remember to be patient.
That can be a prayer request of mine, for any of you who read this. I pray for more patience, and even more trust that God has got this all figured out. I'm excited for His plan, and cannot wait where He takes this, through thick and thin.
One last thing! This is our Calling is now up and launching! We're slowly getting into editing and what not, so give us just a little slack before the updating begins. You can check out our page at www.thisisourcalling.com
Be blessed.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Skateboard Ministry
For almost 8 years I have rode a skateboard, and for half the time I have been riding for the maker the universe! A few years ago I discovered companies that were dedicated to promoting the love of Jesus to the people in the skateboarding industry. It's so rad to see that in such a dark industry, light and truth can be shined for everyone to see.
I've been watching a ton of tour videos from these companies. They jump in an RV, and cruise around the nation riding a skateboard for the name of Jesus. Every park they stop at, they share His love and are able to introduce people to true love. Talk about encouraging! I love Jesus, and I love skateboarding, and it has always been a dream of mine to do so.
What's cool is God knows what my heart desires, and if I continue to desire Him first, and love Him more, He will put opportunities in my life to do so. He continues to amaze me in my life in all aspects. It's rad to know that I don't need to worry about my future, because God has complete control over it. Let me tell you, that having the foundation of Jesus to fall on is a blessing in itself.
That doesn't mean I have my weak points, but Christ shows best through our hardships, because even in trials, glory be to Him. This goes back to knowing He has full control over my present life and my future.
If you don't know Him, I encourage you to seek Him. Don't seek out Christianity as the religion, but as the relationship with Jesus. It's totally personal, individual relationship between you and Him! Through your relationship, is when He will begin to open and close doors in your life, protect your heart from the world, and provide with you a foundation.
If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. I am willing to answer any question to anyone. Grace and peace!
rnmiller220@yahoo.com
I've been watching a ton of tour videos from these companies. They jump in an RV, and cruise around the nation riding a skateboard for the name of Jesus. Every park they stop at, they share His love and are able to introduce people to true love. Talk about encouraging! I love Jesus, and I love skateboarding, and it has always been a dream of mine to do so.
What's cool is God knows what my heart desires, and if I continue to desire Him first, and love Him more, He will put opportunities in my life to do so. He continues to amaze me in my life in all aspects. It's rad to know that I don't need to worry about my future, because God has complete control over it. Let me tell you, that having the foundation of Jesus to fall on is a blessing in itself.
That doesn't mean I have my weak points, but Christ shows best through our hardships, because even in trials, glory be to Him. This goes back to knowing He has full control over my present life and my future.
If you don't know Him, I encourage you to seek Him. Don't seek out Christianity as the religion, but as the relationship with Jesus. It's totally personal, individual relationship between you and Him! Through your relationship, is when He will begin to open and close doors in your life, protect your heart from the world, and provide with you a foundation.
If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. I am willing to answer any question to anyone. Grace and peace!
rnmiller220@yahoo.com
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
4 Hour drive
I have found myself real stressed lately, and I found a new stress reliever. It use to be skateboarding, but my mind is never clear enough to ride my skateboard anymore. Lately, it's been driving. I don't mean cars, modding them or anything like that, but straight up driving. I took a good 4 hour drive around the area today, finishing up in Downtown Milwaukee. It's so nice to be able to just clear my head...listen to music...and be alone. It may just become my official stress reliever. I don't mind being alone anymore. It use to scare me, but I somewhat enjoy it now.
Here are some photos I took with my phone.
(Uploaded out of order, sorry!)
First, cruising back home.
Second one is a selfy of me haha, nothing special just wanted to try it.
Third one is just an awesome view of some buildings in the area of down town.
And the last is by the Art Museum. Don't really know what it is, but I love it.
I can't wait for spring...I can get out of my car and shoot photos next time...
Here are some photos I took with my phone.
(Uploaded out of order, sorry!)
First, cruising back home.
Second one is a selfy of me haha, nothing special just wanted to try it.
Third one is just an awesome view of some buildings in the area of down town.
And the last is by the Art Museum. Don't really know what it is, but I love it.
I can't wait for spring...I can get out of my car and shoot photos next time...
Is this a title?
A couple weeks ago, my pastor talked about at church how each and everyone of us have a spiritual gift. Some may not know what it is, others are aware of it but don't really use it, and some use it all the time! It was at that service that I realized what my spiritual gift was, and that was the gift of encouragement!
I remember back in middle school, a ton of my friends told me I should be some sort of psychologist when I grew up, because I always had advice. Not to mention, I always made myself available whenever a friend was in need. Ever since then, my gift for being there for people has only grown. I think I have a care factor. What I mean is, caring is natural for me. I care about all my friends, and even people I don't know too well, if they're hurting in any way, I almost feel a little bit of pain too.
Back in Highschool, I remember my Choir director saying "Where ever you are, be there." And ever since then, It always pops in my head. Especially when someone I know is in need. Then this passage came around, and I realized what my spiritual gift was! Listening, and Encouraging. This world is extremely hard to go through alone, and I learned after trying for years on doing it myself, that we really can't do this ourselves. There is a God who loves us, so you're never really alone, but He also made the idea of prayer and fellowship, so that we can walk through this life together. When it comes to being there for my friends, I usually promise to always make myself available to them, because it's my spiritual gift, and I would feel terrible not putting it to use.
Lastly, I made a promise to someone, and in hope that they see this, I refuse to break it.
I remember back in middle school, a ton of my friends told me I should be some sort of psychologist when I grew up, because I always had advice. Not to mention, I always made myself available whenever a friend was in need. Ever since then, my gift for being there for people has only grown. I think I have a care factor. What I mean is, caring is natural for me. I care about all my friends, and even people I don't know too well, if they're hurting in any way, I almost feel a little bit of pain too.
Back in Highschool, I remember my Choir director saying "Where ever you are, be there." And ever since then, It always pops in my head. Especially when someone I know is in need. Then this passage came around, and I realized what my spiritual gift was! Listening, and Encouraging. This world is extremely hard to go through alone, and I learned after trying for years on doing it myself, that we really can't do this ourselves. There is a God who loves us, so you're never really alone, but He also made the idea of prayer and fellowship, so that we can walk through this life together. When it comes to being there for my friends, I usually promise to always make myself available to them, because it's my spiritual gift, and I would feel terrible not putting it to use.
Lastly, I made a promise to someone, and in hope that they see this, I refuse to break it.
Monday, January 24, 2011
All I can do is put my hood up and walk
This song really use to hit me back in the day. I don't listen to it much, but it kind of explains what I'm currently feeling. I wanted to share it!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Girls
I cannot trust them. I can not get to close to any girl. Every time I do I'm left. The past has come back and I am pretty sure I know what to do this time, completely cling to God and forget that girls exist! I'm not ready to associate with them.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Exhausted.
The owner of the skate park that I go to a couple times a week was telling me this story about when they go down to Illinois. They would stop at the same gas station every time, and the same girl would be working. Her name is Yolanda. Every time they made a visit, they always asked her how she was living. She had the same response every time they asked her.
Her response was, "Tired but Blessed."
Ever since that story, I try to think the same way Yolanda does. Lately I've just been phsycially drained, actually emotionally too. But, even when I'm tired, I am still blessed with things that keep me going. Even in my tiredness I have a reason to be grateful.
I'm also tired of winter... Spring is going to be so rewarding when it comes.
I start school Monday. Next chapter of my life, yet again.
Her response was, "Tired but Blessed."
Ever since that story, I try to think the same way Yolanda does. Lately I've just been phsycially drained, actually emotionally too. But, even when I'm tired, I am still blessed with things that keep me going. Even in my tiredness I have a reason to be grateful.
I'm also tired of winter... Spring is going to be so rewarding when it comes.
I start school Monday. Next chapter of my life, yet again.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Reality
It's crazy that a month has already gone by. I wish break wasn't going to be over, I enjoy having a lot of time and nothing to do with it. Does that ever happen to you? When you have no time, you wish you did, and when you do, you wish you had some event to fill the time with? Life is crazy sometimes.
School starts back up Monday. My schedule is pretty tight. Every day except Tuesday I'll be done by 2:30, and tuesday I have class from 6-10 at night. Which leaves me plenty of time to work the hours that I need to support myself, but not so much the time to skate, or get to do anything fun really. I won't be able to go to the Ave anymore, which I'm pretty bummed on, but it will be back in the summer.
I can't believe it's been almost 6 months already. 6 months since God showed me that the girl I was dating wasn't the one. 6 months since I was transferred to a new location for work, and then 4 months later transferred back. 6 months since I decided to move out of my house and onto my own life, and 6 months since I started my second year of college. Basically...it's been almost 6 months since I decided to grow up early. 19 years old is pretty young to move out and start on your own, but I believe that God's plan is perfect for me, and this is all part of His plan.
I honestly can't see my life without God. I wouldn't have anything I do now, know anyone I do now, and be anyone that I am now.
I have a work meeting at 7AM tomorrow, but it's my day off. And pay day. I should get some sleep.
School starts back up Monday. My schedule is pretty tight. Every day except Tuesday I'll be done by 2:30, and tuesday I have class from 6-10 at night. Which leaves me plenty of time to work the hours that I need to support myself, but not so much the time to skate, or get to do anything fun really. I won't be able to go to the Ave anymore, which I'm pretty bummed on, but it will be back in the summer.
I can't believe it's been almost 6 months already. 6 months since God showed me that the girl I was dating wasn't the one. 6 months since I was transferred to a new location for work, and then 4 months later transferred back. 6 months since I decided to move out of my house and onto my own life, and 6 months since I started my second year of college. Basically...it's been almost 6 months since I decided to grow up early. 19 years old is pretty young to move out and start on your own, but I believe that God's plan is perfect for me, and this is all part of His plan.
I honestly can't see my life without God. I wouldn't have anything I do now, know anyone I do now, and be anyone that I am now.
I have a work meeting at 7AM tomorrow, but it's my day off. And pay day. I should get some sleep.
I Am New
Forgiven, beloved.
Hidden in Christ.
Made in the Image of the Giver of Life.
Righteous and Holy,
Reborn and Remade.
Accepted and worth, this is our new name.
Hidden in Christ.
Made in the Image of the Giver of Life.
Righteous and Holy,
Reborn and Remade.
Accepted and worth, this is our new name.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
oops
Well, as you can see I have not been keeping up with this! haha. I had the flu Monday-Tuesday, wednesday I worked, and today I had small group. So I haven't really had anything to say. However, I will tell a little story.
During the game "Quelf" after small group, a specific person had two rules. Both hands had to be on their head, and they had to be keeping something in their left hand that was bigger than their fist. So this specific person had both hands on their head, and a Bible in the left hand. The card he pulled said he had to make a sound that didn't have a word in it.
He chose to go... "WWWWEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!"
Picture that. HILARIOUS!
It's pretty tight having a small group right at your home.
That
is
all.
During the game "Quelf" after small group, a specific person had two rules. Both hands had to be on their head, and they had to be keeping something in their left hand that was bigger than their fist. So this specific person had both hands on their head, and a Bible in the left hand. The card he pulled said he had to make a sound that didn't have a word in it.
He chose to go... "WWWWEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!"
Picture that. HILARIOUS!
It's pretty tight having a small group right at your home.
That
is
all.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Looking for a Color in a shade of Gray.
New Years was awesome. It wasn't like the past 3, (which I miss a ton) but it was wonderful. God opens and closes doors according to His plan, and the past couple years on New Years were some of the best times of my life but that door has closed. This year, Rob and I drove around. That's right, all we did is drive and talk. Rob is one of the coolest people I've ever met. His story growing up is absolutely incredible. He always drives me to areas in his life where stories have been made. The stories are crazy! After a few hours of driving around, we picked up my baby sister. She is also one of the coolest people I have ever met in my entire life. She also has a story that blows my mind away. She is such a funny person to hang out with. It's always a great time. Even if it's a serious time, it's a great time. She also brought her from with her. He seems like a good guy. He's got a humor side. After we picked them up, guess what we did? Drove! That is how I spend my final 2010 hours, and my first 2011 hours, and honestly I wouldn't have wanted it differently. I love driving. There are only a select amount of things that are more relaxing than driving haha. I enjoy thinking, because usually when I think too much, I'm convicted of certain things, and honestly it just reminds me of how much I can't do life on my own, and how good God is to me, even when I am not to Him.
New Years day I worked. I did New Years Eve too, but New Years Day wasn't as exciting. Oh well.
I cannot stop listening to a song by Shawn McDonald. It's his new single out called "Closer." I read that his new album, "Closer" will be out March 2011. I'm so excited because he is such a talented artist and his sound HYPES me up! Anyhow, I'm going to post the video with the lyrics in this post. I feel this way a lot, and it's tight because it pushes me more and more to know the Lord! Which is one of my New Years Resolutions...to know Jesus more and more!
That is only one of my New Years Resolutions. My second one is to focus on Priorities. I live on my own now, so every decision counts. It's easier to do what I want, rather than what I need to do. I want to make sure I prioritize first. My third one is to read more. I'm reading this book right now called "Not Even A Hint" by Joshua Harris. Go search it up! It's awesome. I tried to read it when I was with my ex girlfriend, but I could never stay motivated to reading it. There are a lot of things in that book that I wish I was more educated on during my period I was reading it the first time, but it is helping me currently. My last resolution is to be a better friend to my friends than I already am. Sometimes I'm selfish, and I want to learn to be more understanding and loving. I want to be available for my friends whenever, wherever. Pray for them, encourage them, and share love with them like Jesus shares love with me!
What I like about life, is just because it's the New Year doesn't mean it's the only time to re-solve your struggles. Especially with Jesus, I have been remade, and I honestly can start over whenever for anything I want! What are your New Years Resolutions? I want to know!
Anyhow, I need to throw some Laundry in tonight yet. I have church tomorrow, which I am real excited for.
Here is that song I was talking about. It's amazing...I love it.
New Years day I worked. I did New Years Eve too, but New Years Day wasn't as exciting. Oh well.
I cannot stop listening to a song by Shawn McDonald. It's his new single out called "Closer." I read that his new album, "Closer" will be out March 2011. I'm so excited because he is such a talented artist and his sound HYPES me up! Anyhow, I'm going to post the video with the lyrics in this post. I feel this way a lot, and it's tight because it pushes me more and more to know the Lord! Which is one of my New Years Resolutions...to know Jesus more and more!
That is only one of my New Years Resolutions. My second one is to focus on Priorities. I live on my own now, so every decision counts. It's easier to do what I want, rather than what I need to do. I want to make sure I prioritize first. My third one is to read more. I'm reading this book right now called "Not Even A Hint" by Joshua Harris. Go search it up! It's awesome. I tried to read it when I was with my ex girlfriend, but I could never stay motivated to reading it. There are a lot of things in that book that I wish I was more educated on during my period I was reading it the first time, but it is helping me currently. My last resolution is to be a better friend to my friends than I already am. Sometimes I'm selfish, and I want to learn to be more understanding and loving. I want to be available for my friends whenever, wherever. Pray for them, encourage them, and share love with them like Jesus shares love with me!
What I like about life, is just because it's the New Year doesn't mean it's the only time to re-solve your struggles. Especially with Jesus, I have been remade, and I honestly can start over whenever for anything I want! What are your New Years Resolutions? I want to know!
Anyhow, I need to throw some Laundry in tonight yet. I have church tomorrow, which I am real excited for.
Here is that song I was talking about. It's amazing...I love it.
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