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| Can I get an amen? Amen! |
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| Definitely! |
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| All of the above! |
Have a great day, friends!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Smile! :)
As I was looking around on Pinterest (where else?) I found these little quotes that made me smile. And everyone needs a smile, right? So here's your smile for today!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Photo Shoot With Christina
I spent my birthday (February 2nd) having a lovely day out with my friend Christina. We had photoshoots, got our hair and nails done, went to a movie, went out to eat, and had a sleepover! :)
And here is the product of our photoshoots! We took turns taking pictures of each other and playing around with different angles and poses. It was a bit hard to find a background as there were puddles everywhere and an extremely busy road goes right by our house. :) But we did our best! Keep in mind, these were taken before we were all made up with our curls and what not. :)
And here is the product of our photoshoots! We took turns taking pictures of each other and playing around with different angles and poses. It was a bit hard to find a background as there were puddles everywhere and an extremely busy road goes right by our house. :) But we did our best! Keep in mind, these were taken before we were all made up with our curls and what not. :)
And I couldn't end the post without a silly shot! :)
Have a great week, everyone!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Faithful Fridays ~ Keep On
Hi everyone! Happy Friday! We're getting ready for Luke's birthday party tomorrow and are leaving a bit early today to pick up his cake, so I wanted to get my post on before we left!
I started Faithful Fridays so that Christians could have one designated day a week (although I don't think they should keep it to just one day) to share something about their Faith--a prayer request, answered prayer, Bible verse, something God's laid on your heart, etc. To participate in Faithful Fridays, just grab the button above for your post along with a link to my blog somewhere in your post, too. After you've published your post, please come let me know in your comment that you participated and leave me a link to your blog. I'd love to come read your post! Once I see that you've participated a few times, I will add you to this list of regular Faithful Friday-ers! :)
My mama participates on her blog, Country Girl at Home...
Ms. Patty participates on her blog, Blessings Beyond...
Ms. Retha participates on her blog, Retha's Rambles...
and Rachel participates on her blog, Stand Out Don't Fit In.
I had two subjects on my mind to write about today but when I began to really think about them, I realized they could be tied together.
First of all, I was reading the online news that pops up when I check my email. You know, something usual, but last night, it just seemed like the news was nothing but deaths and cruelty and evil. You know, one of those times that you just sit back and think, When is Jesus coming?
A nine year old little girl in Alabama was forced by her mother and grandmother to run around their house for three hours, simply because she lied to her grandmother about eating candy bars. A day or two later, Savannah Hardin, severely dehydrated, had a seizure and passed away.
Fourteen year old Ashley Long told her parents she was going to a slumber party at a nearby friend's house, but instead, piled into the car with her friends and traveled to another city to one of the girl's older sister's condo, where they drank alcohol and took drugs. Then, they passed around a helium tank to make their voices sound funny. Ashley didn't want to do it, but when a friend held it up to her face, she finally assented and just moments later, she passed out. She never regained consciousness and later passed away in the hospital. Ashley enjoyed drawing and going to church and had never drank, taken drugs, or gone to a party before. Her school and family are banding together to make this tragedy an example to the community of what can happen in just a moment--just one bad decision.
I want to ask that you all keep Savannah Hardin's and Ashley Long's families in your prayers.
Sometimes, we just feel depressed. Down. Sad. Upset. Whether it be from losing a loved one, a bad day, an arguement with a family member, or some other disappointment.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
-Hebrews 12:1-3
Pause. Pray. Get into the Word. And remember that God loves you so much that he sent his Son to die on the cross for you. For you! His Only Son. The cross was the way common criminals were killed. It was the worst, most shameful, most torturous way to die, and God put that burden on His Son! And you know what? He'd do it all over again. So keep on running the race.
I started Faithful Fridays so that Christians could have one designated day a week (although I don't think they should keep it to just one day) to share something about their Faith--a prayer request, answered prayer, Bible verse, something God's laid on your heart, etc. To participate in Faithful Fridays, just grab the button above for your post along with a link to my blog somewhere in your post, too. After you've published your post, please come let me know in your comment that you participated and leave me a link to your blog. I'd love to come read your post! Once I see that you've participated a few times, I will add you to this list of regular Faithful Friday-ers! :)
My mama participates on her blog, Country Girl at Home...
Ms. Patty participates on her blog, Blessings Beyond...
Ms. Retha participates on her blog, Retha's Rambles...
and Rachel participates on her blog, Stand Out Don't Fit In.
I had two subjects on my mind to write about today but when I began to really think about them, I realized they could be tied together.
First of all, I was reading the online news that pops up when I check my email. You know, something usual, but last night, it just seemed like the news was nothing but deaths and cruelty and evil. You know, one of those times that you just sit back and think, When is Jesus coming?
A nine year old little girl in Alabama was forced by her mother and grandmother to run around their house for three hours, simply because she lied to her grandmother about eating candy bars. A day or two later, Savannah Hardin, severely dehydrated, had a seizure and passed away.
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| Savannah Hardin |
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| Ashley Long |
Sometimes, we just feel depressed. Down. Sad. Upset. Whether it be from losing a loved one, a bad day, an arguement with a family member, or some other disappointment.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
-Hebrews 12:1-3
Pause. Pray. Get into the Word. And remember that God loves you so much that he sent his Son to die on the cross for you. For you! His Only Son. The cross was the way common criminals were killed. It was the worst, most shameful, most torturous way to die, and God put that burden on His Son! And you know what? He'd do it all over again. So keep on running the race.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Faithful Fridays ~ Do Everything
Hi again, folks! Welcome back to Faithful Fridays! :)
Remember me saying a few days back that my friend Christina had come over for my birthday?
Well, Christina's birthday was a few days ago and today is her birthday party--a sleepover! So I'll be heading over there in a couple of hours. Very excited! :)
I started Faithful Fridays so that Christians could have one designated day a week (although I don't think they should keep it to just one day) to share something about their Faith--a prayer request, answered prayer, Bible verse, something God's laid on your heart, etc. To participate in Faithful Fridays, just grab the button above for your post along with a link to my blog somewhere in your post, too. After you've published your post, please come let me know in your comment that you participated and leave me a link to your blog. I'd love to come read your post!
My mama participates on her blog, Country Girl at Home...
Ms. Patty participates on her blog, Blessings Beyond...
Ms. Retha participates on her blog, Retha's Rambles...
and Rachel participates on her blog, Stand Out Don't Fit In.
How many times in a day do we have to fold clothes? Hang up jackets? Sweep? Vacuum? Clear off the table? Cook a meal? Clear toys off the living room floor?
It gets tiring, doesn't it? Old? Boring?
And sometimes, I think we just take a look at it and go, "What am I doing for God? I'm stuck here in my house all day. Is this even significant? Does this even matter?"
We absolutely love the song Do Everything by Steven C*rtis Chapman.
Your picking up toys on the living room floor for the 15th time today
Matching up socks
Sweeping up lost cheerios that got away
You put a baby on your hip
Color on your lips and head out the door
While I may not know you,
I bet I know you
Wonder sometimes, does it matter at all?
Well let me remind you, it all matters just as long
As you do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause he made you,
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
Tell the story of grace
With every move that you make
And every little thing you do
Maybe your that guy with the suit and tie
Maybe your shirt says your name
You may be hooking up mergers
Cooking up burgers
But at the end of the day
Little stuff
Big stuff
In between stuff
God sees it all the same
While I may not know you
I bet I know you
Wonder sometimes, does it matter at all?
Well let me remind you, it all matters just as long
As you do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause he made you
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
Tell the story of grace
With every move that you make
And every thing you do
Maybe your sitting in math class
Or maybe on a mission in the Congo
Or maybe your working at the office
Singing along with the radio
Maybe your dining at a 5-star
Or feeding orphans in the Myanmar
Anywhere and everywhere that you are
Whatever you do
It all matters
So do what you do
Don't ever forget
To do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause He made you
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
And tell the story of grace
As you do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause he made you
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
And tell the story of grace
With every move that you make
And every little thing you do
In every little thing you do
In every little thing you do
I couldn't have said it better myself! So whether you're blogging, being a mommy, working to provide for the family, doing schoolwork, being a mommy, traveling, writing, or whatever, do it all to the glory of God.
God bless ya'll!
Joy :D
Remember me saying a few days back that my friend Christina had come over for my birthday?
Well, Christina's birthday was a few days ago and today is her birthday party--a sleepover! So I'll be heading over there in a couple of hours. Very excited! :)
I started Faithful Fridays so that Christians could have one designated day a week (although I don't think they should keep it to just one day) to share something about their Faith--a prayer request, answered prayer, Bible verse, something God's laid on your heart, etc. To participate in Faithful Fridays, just grab the button above for your post along with a link to my blog somewhere in your post, too. After you've published your post, please come let me know in your comment that you participated and leave me a link to your blog. I'd love to come read your post!
My mama participates on her blog, Country Girl at Home...
Ms. Patty participates on her blog, Blessings Beyond...
Ms. Retha participates on her blog, Retha's Rambles...
and Rachel participates on her blog, Stand Out Don't Fit In.
How many times in a day do we have to fold clothes? Hang up jackets? Sweep? Vacuum? Clear off the table? Cook a meal? Clear toys off the living room floor?
It gets tiring, doesn't it? Old? Boring?
And sometimes, I think we just take a look at it and go, "What am I doing for God? I'm stuck here in my house all day. Is this even significant? Does this even matter?"
We absolutely love the song Do Everything by Steven C*rtis Chapman.
Your picking up toys on the living room floor for the 15th time today
Matching up socks
Sweeping up lost cheerios that got away
You put a baby on your hip
Color on your lips and head out the door
While I may not know you,
I bet I know you
Wonder sometimes, does it matter at all?
Well let me remind you, it all matters just as long
As you do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause he made you,
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
Tell the story of grace
With every move that you make
And every little thing you do
Maybe your that guy with the suit and tie
Maybe your shirt says your name
You may be hooking up mergers
Cooking up burgers
But at the end of the day
Little stuff
Big stuff
In between stuff
God sees it all the same
While I may not know you
I bet I know you
Wonder sometimes, does it matter at all?
Well let me remind you, it all matters just as long
As you do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause he made you
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
Tell the story of grace
With every move that you make
And every thing you do
Maybe your sitting in math class
Or maybe on a mission in the Congo
Or maybe your working at the office
Singing along with the radio
Maybe your dining at a 5-star
Or feeding orphans in the Myanmar
Anywhere and everywhere that you are
Whatever you do
It all matters
So do what you do
Don't ever forget
To do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause He made you
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
And tell the story of grace
As you do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause he made you
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
And tell the story of grace
With every move that you make
And every little thing you do
In every little thing you do
In every little thing you do
I couldn't have said it better myself! So whether you're blogging, being a mommy, working to provide for the family, doing schoolwork, being a mommy, traveling, writing, or whatever, do it all to the glory of God.
God bless ya'll!
Joy :D
Monday, February 13, 2012
Broken Vessel.
Hi everyone! Mama and I have been reading the book Choosing to SEE by Mary Beth Chapman.
I definately recommend that book! In case you didn't know, in 2008, the Chapman family (family of Steven C*rtis Chapman, the Christian singer-songwriter) lost their then five year old daughter, Maria, in a car accident at their home. Will, their oldest son, didn't see Maria when he was pulling in the driveway.
Since then, the Chapman family has used their harships and struggles to shine a light for Jesus.
And as I was reading the book the other day, I had a thought.
We are all broken vessels. Some have faced tougher times and have a few more cracks, but when we get down to the nitty-gritty of things, we are all broken. Broken, empty, dusty pieces. But, we can allow God to pour Himself, His glory, His grace, His...stuff, shall we say, into us, and we can let it wash us and pour through our cracks and fill up the world! Isn't that a beautiful, awesome picture?
So, no matter what you've been through (or what you haven't), let God pour Himself through you. It doesn't take anything special. You just have to be willing. Available. Just be there and be open to whatever God tells you to do. He'll give you the nudge when it's time.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Lucia's Photo Challenge + A Giveaway
This is my first time entering Lucia's photo challenge!
Here is the photo I'm entering:
Here is the photo I'm entering:
"Like Father Like Son"
Lucia is also hosting a giveaway for an English Country Dancing DVD that teaches you step-by-step those lovely old-fashioned dances. Click HERE to visit the giveaway post.
Have a wonderful day!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Faithful Fridays ~ The One
Hi again, Friday!
I started Faithful Fridays so that Christians could have one designated day a week (although I don't think they should keep it to just one day) to share something about their Faith--a prayer request, answered prayer, Bible verse, something God's laid on your heart, etc. To participate in Faithful Fridays, just grab the button above for your post along with a link to my blog somewhere in your post, too. After you've published your post, please come let me know in your comment that you participated and leave me a link to your blog. I'd love to come read your post!
My mama participates on her blog, Country Girl at Home...
Ms. Patty participates on her blog, Blessings Beyond...
and Rachel participates on her blog, Stand Out Don't Fit In.
~*~
It can often seem like you can't really do anything to make a difference in someone's life as a Christian, right? I mean, I know sometimes I feel like I can't really be doing anything significant unless I'm in C*ina lavishing love on babies and silently letting Him show through me.
But, we often don't realize how we can make a difference in someone's life without knowing it. Yes, you hear this a lot, but...just being nice to that girl that seems unaproachable; handing out smiles to random strangers at every chance you get--a kind word here or there--can make a difference! But we have to try.
I love the song The One by Brandon Heath.
If I see one more light that's fading
Hear about one more broken dream
Pray for just one more faith that's dying
It's one too many
And if I see one more child walking
Just one more mile for water
If I wait one more minute longer
It's one too many
When I think of what could be
If we let our hearts believe
That it takes just one
Just one could turn this all around
And if we're living history
How will they think of you and me
If it takes just one, just one
What if, what if, what if I'm the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one
If I hear one more widow crying
'Cause there's no one by her side
And if I see one more family breaking
It's one too many
If there's one thing that I'm sure of
If there's one thing that I know
You could be one in a sea of faces
Or you could be one more chance for hope
When I think of what could be
If we let our hearts believe
That it takes just one
Just one could turn this all around
And if we're living history
How will they think of you and me
If it takes just one, just one
What if, what if, what if I'm the one?
I see a nation without any walls
A beautiful haven for one and for all
I see a day when people are free
When shackles are broken and fall to the street
A voice, a cry, call out from on high
The first one of many, go lay down your life
When I think of what could be
If we let our hearts believe
That it takes just one
Just one could turn this all around
And if we're living history
How will they think of you and me
If it takes just one, just one
What if, what if, what if I'm the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
What if you're the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one
What if I'm the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
What if you're the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one
I love that--we could be one in a sea of faces or we could be one more chance for hope. It's our choice. And honestly, it's not that hard. You don't have to ship off to another country (although you certainly can, if that's where God calls you!). You don't even have to stand on a street corner and preach! Just love. Show love. I don't mean smiling politely and helping someone up when they fall. I mean really loving. Loving the people we don't really want to be around. The shy ones. The "weird" ones. The seemingly unapproachable ones.
For instance, there's a girl I know. We'll call her Mila. Well, Mila has a bit of a complicated family background. She's shy and I think she's kind of insecure. Anyway, every once in a while she comes out of her shell a little bit and on one such day she started talking to me. I found that she is such a sweet girl and kind of read between the lines and realized that she was made fun of in public school before she homeschooled.
I began to see how we can make a difference just by being friends to the people we don't exactly "click" with. Make an effort. You can make a huge difference. You might never know just how huge until we meet Jesus!
“He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’
Matthew 25:45
*I also recommend the movie The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry as it really relays this message.
God bless you!
Joy :D
I started Faithful Fridays so that Christians could have one designated day a week (although I don't think they should keep it to just one day) to share something about their Faith--a prayer request, answered prayer, Bible verse, something God's laid on your heart, etc. To participate in Faithful Fridays, just grab the button above for your post along with a link to my blog somewhere in your post, too. After you've published your post, please come let me know in your comment that you participated and leave me a link to your blog. I'd love to come read your post!
My mama participates on her blog, Country Girl at Home...
Ms. Patty participates on her blog, Blessings Beyond...
and Rachel participates on her blog, Stand Out Don't Fit In.
~*~
It can often seem like you can't really do anything to make a difference in someone's life as a Christian, right? I mean, I know sometimes I feel like I can't really be doing anything significant unless I'm in C*ina lavishing love on babies and silently letting Him show through me.
But, we often don't realize how we can make a difference in someone's life without knowing it. Yes, you hear this a lot, but...just being nice to that girl that seems unaproachable; handing out smiles to random strangers at every chance you get--a kind word here or there--can make a difference! But we have to try.
I love the song The One by Brandon Heath.
If I see one more light that's fading
Hear about one more broken dream
Pray for just one more faith that's dying
It's one too many
And if I see one more child walking
Just one more mile for water
If I wait one more minute longer
It's one too many
When I think of what could be
If we let our hearts believe
That it takes just one
Just one could turn this all around
And if we're living history
How will they think of you and me
If it takes just one, just one
What if, what if, what if I'm the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one
If I hear one more widow crying
'Cause there's no one by her side
And if I see one more family breaking
It's one too many
If there's one thing that I'm sure of
If there's one thing that I know
You could be one in a sea of faces
Or you could be one more chance for hope
When I think of what could be
If we let our hearts believe
That it takes just one
Just one could turn this all around
And if we're living history
How will they think of you and me
If it takes just one, just one
What if, what if, what if I'm the one?
I see a nation without any walls
A beautiful haven for one and for all
I see a day when people are free
When shackles are broken and fall to the street
A voice, a cry, call out from on high
The first one of many, go lay down your life
When I think of what could be
If we let our hearts believe
That it takes just one
Just one could turn this all around
And if we're living history
How will they think of you and me
If it takes just one, just one
What if, what if, what if I'm the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
What if you're the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one
What if I'm the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
What if you're the one?
It takes one, takes one, one
It takes one, takes one
I love that--we could be one in a sea of faces or we could be one more chance for hope. It's our choice. And honestly, it's not that hard. You don't have to ship off to another country (although you certainly can, if that's where God calls you!). You don't even have to stand on a street corner and preach! Just love. Show love. I don't mean smiling politely and helping someone up when they fall. I mean really loving. Loving the people we don't really want to be around. The shy ones. The "weird" ones. The seemingly unapproachable ones.
For instance, there's a girl I know. We'll call her Mila. Well, Mila has a bit of a complicated family background. She's shy and I think she's kind of insecure. Anyway, every once in a while she comes out of her shell a little bit and on one such day she started talking to me. I found that she is such a sweet girl and kind of read between the lines and realized that she was made fun of in public school before she homeschooled.
I began to see how we can make a difference just by being friends to the people we don't exactly "click" with. Make an effort. You can make a huge difference. You might never know just how huge until we meet Jesus!
“He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’
Matthew 25:45
*I also recommend the movie The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry as it really relays this message.
God bless you!
Joy :D
Friday, February 3, 2012
Faithful Fridays ~ Constant
It's Friday again! Today's been a bit of a full day, so I'm just now publishing my Faithful Fridays post! Sorry about that! We're headed to Chinese class in a few minutes--my teacher is going to let us make sticky rice balls today! :)
I started Faithful Fridays so that Christians could have one designated day a week (although I don't think they should keep it to just one day) to share something about their Faith--a prayer request, answered prayer, Bible verse, something God's laid on your heart, etc. To participate in Faithful Fridays, just grab the button above for your post along with a link to my blog somewhere in your post, too. After you've published your post, please come let me know in your comment that you participated and leave me a link to your blog. I'd love to come read your post!
My mama participates on her blog, Country Girl at Home...
Ms. Retha participates on her blog, Retha's Rambles...
Ms. Patty participates on her blog, Blessings Beyond...
And Rachel participates on her blog, Stand In Don't Fit Out.
~*~
This world is constantly changing, isn't it?
In prices; grocery prices, gas prices, prices on everything!
In technology; laptops, iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touches.
In fashion; short skirts, torn jeans, low-cut shirts.
In morals...well, I don't think I even have to elaborate on that one!
But yet, there are some things that don't seem to change--the sky, the moon, the stars...
And most importantly, God never changes.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
-Hebrews 13:8
Yesterday, and today, and forever--isn't that awesome? And when we realize just how much God loves and cares for us and how He is totally and ultimately in control and will do good to those who obey His commands (isn't that an amazingly comforting thought when we tend to try to rely on our human circumstances?), we have a lot more peace of mind!
I love the song Constant by Francesca Battistelli--please don't just skim over these lyrics; really read them!
I'm just a little bit afraid of where I'm going
And it feels like a hurricane is blowing over
Though I can't find the ground below
I've lived enough to know
I've lived enough to know
You're my constant in every moment
Constant
You've never failed me
All my life
You have never left my side
You are my constant
Hear that? He has never left our side, even when it feels like he has. I love line from Fireproof, "Don't just follow your heart, because your heart can deceive you." We are so often told to follow our heart when really that's not the point--we are to follow Jesus and His Word, His teachings and His commands--which are so awesomely laid out for us in the Bible. Don't you love the Bible? It's our own instruction book for life!
Okay I really don't like change but I can't stop it
I'm moving forward anyway with the promise
You are my anchor for my soul
That's all I need to know
That's all I need to know
Just trust that God is in control and that He can handle it even when you can't. God doesn't promise to give us all the answers to our problems, He just promises to carry us through the struggles and sufferings, no matter what method He chooses.
You're my constant in every moment
Constant
You've never failed me
All my life
You have never left my side
You are my constant
Before I was a thought on earth
You knew me then and You gave me worth
When all of this is said and done
You will be the One I'm standing on
You're my constant in every moment
Constant
You've never failed me
All my life
You have never left my side
You are my constant
He is our never-changing, always comforting, ompletely reliable, always responsible, ultimately in-control God. He is our Constant.
I started Faithful Fridays so that Christians could have one designated day a week (although I don't think they should keep it to just one day) to share something about their Faith--a prayer request, answered prayer, Bible verse, something God's laid on your heart, etc. To participate in Faithful Fridays, just grab the button above for your post along with a link to my blog somewhere in your post, too. After you've published your post, please come let me know in your comment that you participated and leave me a link to your blog. I'd love to come read your post!
My mama participates on her blog, Country Girl at Home...
Ms. Retha participates on her blog, Retha's Rambles...
Ms. Patty participates on her blog, Blessings Beyond...
And Rachel participates on her blog, Stand In Don't Fit Out.
~*~
This world is constantly changing, isn't it?
In prices; grocery prices, gas prices, prices on everything!
In technology; laptops, iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touches.
In fashion; short skirts, torn jeans, low-cut shirts.
In morals...well, I don't think I even have to elaborate on that one!
But yet, there are some things that don't seem to change--the sky, the moon, the stars...
And most importantly, God never changes.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
-Hebrews 13:8
Yesterday, and today, and forever--isn't that awesome? And when we realize just how much God loves and cares for us and how He is totally and ultimately in control and will do good to those who obey His commands (isn't that an amazingly comforting thought when we tend to try to rely on our human circumstances?), we have a lot more peace of mind!
I love the song Constant by Francesca Battistelli--please don't just skim over these lyrics; really read them!
I'm just a little bit afraid of where I'm going
And it feels like a hurricane is blowing over
Though I can't find the ground below
I've lived enough to know
I've lived enough to know
You're my constant in every moment
Constant
You've never failed me
All my life
You have never left my side
You are my constant
Hear that? He has never left our side, even when it feels like he has. I love line from Fireproof, "Don't just follow your heart, because your heart can deceive you." We are so often told to follow our heart when really that's not the point--we are to follow Jesus and His Word, His teachings and His commands--which are so awesomely laid out for us in the Bible. Don't you love the Bible? It's our own instruction book for life!
Okay I really don't like change but I can't stop it
I'm moving forward anyway with the promise
You are my anchor for my soul
That's all I need to know
That's all I need to know
Just trust that God is in control and that He can handle it even when you can't. God doesn't promise to give us all the answers to our problems, He just promises to carry us through the struggles and sufferings, no matter what method He chooses.
You're my constant in every moment
Constant
You've never failed me
All my life
You have never left my side
You are my constant
Before I was a thought on earth
You knew me then and You gave me worth
When all of this is said and done
You will be the One I'm standing on
You're my constant in every moment
Constant
You've never failed me
All my life
You have never left my side
You are my constant
He is our never-changing, always comforting, ompletely reliable, always responsible, ultimately in-control God. He is our Constant.
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