Update on the past year and future missions work!

It's almost been an entire year since I've posted on here.

WOWW!

Okay, I know. That shouldn't happen again. But, I do have amazing news. I had an amazing senior year at my new school. I graduated. With some of my best friends, and I'm so thankful for them! 

(I am on the left of course...)

God has done some MIRACULOUS things in this past year. He has led me on the right path, he has shown me many things. He has led me to go on a mission trip in Louisiana this summer. I leave in 24 days to show God's amazing love to children and women who wouldn't have any other way to be shown God's love. I'm so excited to see what is in store. He has shown me many things through this bible study i have been doing in the book of Mark. It was given me many answers when I needed him to show me what to do in a situation. He is always there, and always will be there. 

If you're struggling in middle school, high school, college, or any other part of your life. Just give it COMPLETELY to God and you will not regret it. I have been at a complete low, and I blamed him, and I regret that now. All I had to do was to give it all to him. He will take control when you are not strong enough. He will love you and hold you when you are weak. He is still molding and making me just the way I am supposed to be. 

Soon, God is going to show me what he wants me to do in this next year. He will show me how much he wants me to do with my life. I will NOT be shaken. Please pray for me as I go on my next journey, who knows where it will lead. But, one thing I do know is that it will be for the glory of God. Thank you for all of your support and prayers as I transition into this next part of my life. 

Encouragement

I have been struggling with some really tough things lately, I've been down and really putting myself in a bad place. My best friend sent me this text last night and I thought maybe some of my audience would love to hear this.


You are something. You have the biggest heart. You care for others, even when they give you a reason not too. You put forth your all, even when you may get
nothing in return. You cross oceans upon oceans for people who wouldnt do the same, but thats a good thing. Shows who you truly are. You gotta breathe and push through it. Life is bad. Life will always be bad, but you gotta make the best of it. You gotta make it mean something in the long run. Stop living for what other want you to do, and do what makes you happy. You cant please everyone, someone will always get mad, but the ones who stick through the really hard times and stay for the even better times, are the only ones that matter. The ones that push you forward to be a better you, those are the ones you really need. Not the negative ones who hold you down. Push towards your ambitions, even when they seem impossible. Nothing is easy. Nothing will ever be easy, and if it is, its not for you. You have to work towards what you want. Set your mind to it. & me, I'll be right here pushing you forward and picking you up when you fall down.

School starting back....

I just thought I would make a school post... considering im starting a new school and im sure everyone else is as nervous as I am too.

To all the kids that start a new school tomorrow... there are going to be many other kids going through the same exact thing as you are. Dont be worried, it may take time but you will find friends. You will learn who you can trust, who you should be friends with and who you will never forget. There may be rough times in the next few days, weeks, months or even years. But, you will not regret doing this. Some of you may not have a choice or some of you have chosen to go to a different school; but in the end it will work out. You will be happy when a few years down the road you're on the couch with your family watching a funny kid movie. You'll realize everything you went through was totally worth it. No matter what you had to endure.

To all the kids going through stuff at school tomorrow... Don't let them take the light from your eyes. You deserve to be happy and you dont have to let them get to you. I, probably more than other people, understand how hard it is to get through a school day. You will want to cry, you will want to leave the second you get there, and you will wish you home in your safe and secure room. But, eventually you have to face the facts that you cant always stay in a comfortable place. By all means, if nothing gets better after a while, get out of the situation. Get help. Talk to people you trust. Find something that will comfort you during the rough times. I used to go all day at school with my headphones in at every chance. Because sometimes it gets too rough to hear the kids talk about you, or have the bad family fight in the back of your mind. Just drown yourself in happiness and something that will always help you get through the day.

To all the kids who are enjoying seeing their friends at school tomorrow.... I hope you have an amazing day! Make new friends, try to include everyone, make someone smile. Love yourself, love everyone else. Be yourself and dont let anyone else make you second guess something you said. Be best friends with your teachers. Be the friend that you would want. Do not wallow in self pity. Tell your parents about how great your day was, how you miss everything that they did for you all summer but how good it feels to be back at school. Most importantly, find your true friends. I cannot stress this enough, there will always be people leaving and coming into your life. More than likely not everyone can be the perfect friend but you will have that one person. Its the circle of life, not everyone can stay. You will never forget the memories of school, they will stay engraved in your brain for a while. The best ones will definitely stay for life. Dont forget to have a great time.

Enemies?

Spoken by the words of our Lord, "You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." (Matthew 5:43-44) Jesus tells us to love the ones who hurt us. How in the world would He expect us to love someone we assume to hate? He says, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matthew 5:48)
We are to be Christ like. All we can do is try our hardest to be perfect and just like Christ. But, whenever we arent, ask for forgiveness.  "This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all." (1 John 1:5) Jesus says that we can ask him for forgiveness anytime. That verse is about sin and forgiveness. Forgiveness is a very valuable thing. It isnt very easily given or easy to obtain. It's a very crucial for living; it can release us from sin and can give us hope for the future. Its for forgiveness sake that Jesus was even to come to earth to die for mankind. Whenever Jesus was dying on the cross he asked God to forgive the people who were brutally killing him. "Jesus said, "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34) How much love would that take? I find it hard to love or even like someone who starts a rumor about me so how perfect is Jesus to love the people who put a crown of thorns on him. Nailed his hands and feet into wood. Jesus' love for us is so indescribable and everlasting. Evern I, a 17 year old Senior in high school, struggle with loving. But, I always try to remember that because Jesus loves us, we are to love all. No matter how hard it may be. He commands us to love. 

What will he look like?

What do you see when you imagine Jesus before you?

Lately I started reading parts in Revelation then i decided to start from the beginning. I read about John listening to what Jesus was telling him. He turned and saw him and this is what he saw.

"I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance." 
-Revelation 1: 12-16

When I read this I felt Jesus' spirit rising up in me. It's hard to imagine exactly what Jesus will look like when our time comes. But, it will be something no earthly person has seen before. It will be a privilege to be standing in front of something so great!! 


How great is our God?
Sing with me, How great is our God?
And ALL will see how great, how great is our God!

You are the one to make these decisions. Follow these steps and you will be successful!

Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

Look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

Think only of: THE BEST.
Work only for: THE BEST.
Expect only: THE BEST.

Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the great achievements of the future!

Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have NO time to critisize others.

Live in your faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the BEST that is in you.


God loves you so much and he ONLY wants the BEST for you. Just so as long as you live in him and you follow him all the time of your life!!

START THE LOVE! ……. JOIN THE MOVEMENT!!!

Since I was a young girl... I tried to live like a "Christian" until.. One time at camp.. We had this lesson.. About how to love and not judge.. Don’t leave people behind because they are annoying.. or rude.. Jesus LOVES everyone!! He said "Be Christ like" Almost every day I am reminded of how to LOVE and not judge!! Don’t not be friends with someone because they don’t believe like you. They may have never been shown LOVE. LOVE is the most amazing thing that you can show someone. I believe that if mercy is shown.. Mercy is given!
God has trophies for you! You may not be rewarded right away.. You may even be treated horrible but, Jesus says “ Be Christ like.” I know it is hard to “Be Christ like” but, you have to keep reminding yourself of why you should do it. Jesus lets you live. Everyone could be dying in Hell but Jesus died for you and saved you from that horrible DAMNATION! He LOVES us! He will always LOVE us! No matter what we do!
Being Christian shouldn’t be an identity it should be a life you live! No matter how many verses you memorize or how many people you bring to Christ doesn’t make you a “good” Christian.. I don’t believe there are any “good” Christians in this world. Nobody is perfect! There was only person that stepped on this Earth that was perfect! That was JESUS! I can’t change you but I can LOVE you!
Gandhi said “ I like your Christ but, not your Christians.” Don’t be a Christian that Gandhi wouldn’t like!

START THE LOVE! ……. JOIN THE MOVEMENT!!!

This was something I wrote about two years ago, before my blog. I was going through some of my stuff and found this! :)