I am really trying to get better, and with the doctor's help (after 2 trips to the Urgent Care) and many medications I was hoping to be feeling better... however, I am not feeling as good as I had hoped.
I believe in a Healer who can heal better than ANY doctor and I am putting all my faith in Him.
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
too much!
I am lying in bed as I type. I found out today that I have pneumonia. I am not feeling well at all...
Just this year I have had: bronchitis, strep throat, and now pneumonia! I sure hope this is not a sign of how 2010 is going to go!
I'm trusting in Jesus to help me with this and your prayers are very much appreciated as I get well and try to finish taking exams this week!
Just this year I have had: bronchitis, strep throat, and now pneumonia! I sure hope this is not a sign of how 2010 is going to go!
I'm trusting in Jesus to help me with this and your prayers are very much appreciated as I get well and try to finish taking exams this week!
Friday, January 15, 2010
thoughts.
I have been trying to blog for days. Words don't always come easy when I have a lot on my mind...there are so many thoughts running through my head - I don't know where to begin or end. So, here goes...
God is Good.
"If there wasn't any hurt in the world, how would we know how good God is?"
I don't know about you, but I feel closer to God when I am struggling, and needing to trust in Him even more than I do already. Some things in life are God's way of bringing us closer to Him.
Focusing on Being More Christ-like
Things in this world may not be right, we may not approve of certain people, we may not like it but have we ever asked ourselves this question: What Would Jesus Do?
Jesus may not be impressed with our behavior or the behavior of others....but Jesus sees past our faults and loves us anyway....and since WE can't change it... what can we do to be more like Him, more Christ-like?
The first thing any christian can do is PRAY. And perhaps we can be loving and accepting anyway. Isn't that what Jesus would do? I think so.
God's Timing is Perfect
I took a journalism class this semester, I often times looked at it as a mistake, but now I realize that I needed to take that class. You see, my number one career choice is to become a teacher, but I have such a love of writing that I felt like journalism could have been a path for me to take. I ended up not liking the class itself, let alone all the work and time it required. But I now know that journalism isn't for me--not my style of writing whatsoever. There is a reason for everything. I needed to take that class to know that God's got something better for me. I've ruled out that option, and I am even more aware that God knows where I'm going. His timing is incredible.
Whew. Ok. I'm done now. More later.
God is Good.
"If there wasn't any hurt in the world, how would we know how good God is?"
I don't know about you, but I feel closer to God when I am struggling, and needing to trust in Him even more than I do already. Some things in life are God's way of bringing us closer to Him.
Focusing on Being More Christ-like
Things in this world may not be right, we may not approve of certain people, we may not like it but have we ever asked ourselves this question: What Would Jesus Do?
Jesus may not be impressed with our behavior or the behavior of others....but Jesus sees past our faults and loves us anyway....and since WE can't change it... what can we do to be more like Him, more Christ-like?
The first thing any christian can do is PRAY. And perhaps we can be loving and accepting anyway. Isn't that what Jesus would do? I think so.
God's Timing is Perfect
I took a journalism class this semester, I often times looked at it as a mistake, but now I realize that I needed to take that class. You see, my number one career choice is to become a teacher, but I have such a love of writing that I felt like journalism could have been a path for me to take. I ended up not liking the class itself, let alone all the work and time it required. But I now know that journalism isn't for me--not my style of writing whatsoever. There is a reason for everything. I needed to take that class to know that God's got something better for me. I've ruled out that option, and I am even more aware that God knows where I'm going. His timing is incredible.
Whew. Ok. I'm done now. More later.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
God's Been Good To Me
2009. As I sit and look back on pictures and search to find the words to reflect on the year (a week late, I realize) I find myself coming to the conclusion that this year wasn't all that bad after all. I'm all about new beginnings, but I am also so grateful for the many blessings God gave to me and my family during 2009. He showed up and showed out many a time throughout the year. Through every smile and every tear, God has been faithful to me. Through every laugh and every moment of sadness, my God has been there. God is good, and I don't think that is something we say often enough. God was there every single second of all 365 days of 2009, and for that I am grateful. I am blessed beyond belief. My family and my friends are amazing. My church is incredible. My life is wonderful. My God is real.
Things I am grateful for in 2009.
1. God's love for me. Even when my attitude or perspective was all out of wack, even when I didn't trust in Him like I should have. He has never failed to show His unfailing love for me.
2. Family. Although we may not always see eye to eye, they have been there through it all. Family tragedies and the losing of loved ones actually brought us closer together. We have learned to love more deeply and laugh more frequently.
3. Friends. Couldn't live without them. Sleepovers, parties, lunches, dinners, and just being together complete our friendships. So thankful for their love and support.
4. Church. Every Sunday morning worship. Praising God. It's a wonderful place to be.
I have lots to be thankful for, and I know for a fact that I never would have made it without God. Without His love, grace, mercy, strength, and forgiveness, where would we be??
These songs are incredible and truly describe 2009 for me.
Never Would Have Made It By Marvin Sapp
"...Never would have made it, never could have made it, without you
I would have lost it all, but now I see how you were there for me
And I can say
Never would have made it,
Never could have made it,
Without you
I would have lost it all,
But I now how I see how you were there for me and I can say
I'm stronger, I'm wiser, I'm better,
much better,
When I look back over all you brought me thru.
I can see that you were the one that I held on to..."
He's Been Faithful
By Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
"Through Every Pain Every Tear
There's A God Who's Been Faithful To Me
When My Strength Was All Gone
When My Heart Had No Song
Still In Love He's Proved Faithful To Me
Every Word He's Promised Is True
What I Thought Was Impossible
I've Seen My God Do
He's Been Faithful
Faithful To Me
Looking Back He's Love And Mercy I See
Though In My Heart I Have Questioned
And Failed To Believe
He's Been Faithful, Faithful To Me
When My Heart Looked Away
The Many Times I Could Not Pray
Still My God Was Faithful To Me"
2010. It's here and I am excited about new beginnings and new starts. Emotionally. Physically. And especially Spiritually.
New Years Resolutions and Goals:
I want this year to be different than all the others. I want to have a deeper relationship with God. Yes, I realize I already have a relationship with Him, but I want to reach and find new depths of His love. I want Him to speak to me, I want Him to use me. It's gonna be a great year.
I know it. I feel it. God has a lot in store for us all.
1. Joy. No matter what happens, in spite of all that is going on in my life, I want to find JOY in Jesus. I don't want happiness, I want joy. Because I know things might not go my way, but I want my response to all things to be filled with joy. "Joy is not determined by what happens to me, but what God is doing IN me and through me." -Pastor Steven Furtick
2. Forgiveness. In the year of 2009, I have had disagreements with others, people very close to me. Hurtful things have been said to me, and I have responded in ways I shouldn't have. But you see, I can't change what has happened, but I CAN change what will happen in the future. I know God has forgiven me for all that has been done, but I feel like I haven't completely forgiven others like I should.
My list of goals for the new year could go on and on.... but these are my top goals and resolutions.
It's gonna be a great year. I know this because on Sunday during church, I felt like God spoke to me. I got chills more than once during the service. I feel like it was God's way of saying, "I'm here. Trust me." Sometimes as christians, I think we keep our distance, or at least I have in the past. I think that God tries to speak to me every Sunday, but I also think that I don't always let Him. On Sunday, I let him speak to me. And it felt great. Jerry's sermon was about "Running the Race of Your Life" and keeping your eyes on Jesus. It was exactly what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it. At the end of the service there was a time to pray, and I have never seen so many people go up to the altar. I watched in amazement as I prayed.
1Therefore, 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. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
4In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons:
"My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline,
and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son."
7Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
Hebrews 12:1-7
I'm ready to run the race of my life. I'm excited. Let's keep our eyes on Jesus. Ready, set, go.
Things I am grateful for in 2009.
1. God's love for me. Even when my attitude or perspective was all out of wack, even when I didn't trust in Him like I should have. He has never failed to show His unfailing love for me.
2. Family. Although we may not always see eye to eye, they have been there through it all. Family tragedies and the losing of loved ones actually brought us closer together. We have learned to love more deeply and laugh more frequently.
3. Friends. Couldn't live without them. Sleepovers, parties, lunches, dinners, and just being together complete our friendships. So thankful for their love and support.
4. Church. Every Sunday morning worship. Praising God. It's a wonderful place to be.
I have lots to be thankful for, and I know for a fact that I never would have made it without God. Without His love, grace, mercy, strength, and forgiveness, where would we be??
These songs are incredible and truly describe 2009 for me.
Never Would Have Made It By Marvin Sapp
"...Never would have made it, never could have made it, without you
I would have lost it all, but now I see how you were there for me
And I can say
Never would have made it,
Never could have made it,
Without you
I would have lost it all,
But I now how I see how you were there for me and I can say
I'm stronger, I'm wiser, I'm better,
much better,
When I look back over all you brought me thru.
I can see that you were the one that I held on to..."
He's Been Faithful
By Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
"Through Every Pain Every Tear
There's A God Who's Been Faithful To Me
When My Strength Was All Gone
When My Heart Had No Song
Still In Love He's Proved Faithful To Me
Every Word He's Promised Is True
What I Thought Was Impossible
I've Seen My God Do
He's Been Faithful
Faithful To Me
Looking Back He's Love And Mercy I See
Though In My Heart I Have Questioned
And Failed To Believe
He's Been Faithful, Faithful To Me
When My Heart Looked Away
The Many Times I Could Not Pray
Still My God Was Faithful To Me"
2010. It's here and I am excited about new beginnings and new starts. Emotionally. Physically. And especially Spiritually.
New Years Resolutions and Goals:
I want this year to be different than all the others. I want to have a deeper relationship with God. Yes, I realize I already have a relationship with Him, but I want to reach and find new depths of His love. I want Him to speak to me, I want Him to use me. It's gonna be a great year.
I know it. I feel it. God has a lot in store for us all.
1. Joy. No matter what happens, in spite of all that is going on in my life, I want to find JOY in Jesus. I don't want happiness, I want joy. Because I know things might not go my way, but I want my response to all things to be filled with joy. "Joy is not determined by what happens to me, but what God is doing IN me and through me." -Pastor Steven Furtick
2. Forgiveness. In the year of 2009, I have had disagreements with others, people very close to me. Hurtful things have been said to me, and I have responded in ways I shouldn't have. But you see, I can't change what has happened, but I CAN change what will happen in the future. I know God has forgiven me for all that has been done, but I feel like I haven't completely forgiven others like I should.
My list of goals for the new year could go on and on.... but these are my top goals and resolutions.
It's gonna be a great year. I know this because on Sunday during church, I felt like God spoke to me. I got chills more than once during the service. I feel like it was God's way of saying, "I'm here. Trust me." Sometimes as christians, I think we keep our distance, or at least I have in the past. I think that God tries to speak to me every Sunday, but I also think that I don't always let Him. On Sunday, I let him speak to me. And it felt great. Jerry's sermon was about "Running the Race of Your Life" and keeping your eyes on Jesus. It was exactly what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it. At the end of the service there was a time to pray, and I have never seen so many people go up to the altar. I watched in amazement as I prayed.
1Therefore, 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. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
4In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons:
"My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline,
and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son."
7Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?
Hebrews 12:1-7
I'm ready to run the race of my life. I'm excited. Let's keep our eyes on Jesus. Ready, set, go.
Friday, January 1, 2010
2010
I am on my way back from a wonderful week in Charleston (will blog about that later.)
Last night, we rang in the New Year at Tewi's church. During the service we were able to write down what we want to leave behind in 2009, and then we placed the paper into a fire pit. I fully intend to leave the things I wrote down behind. All I need to do is follow through with my intentions.
I so badly want 2010 to be a year of growth for me and everyone else. Growth for a deeper relationship with God, growth for deeper relationships with loved ones. I want to find new depths of love and peace. I want 2010 to be a year filled with joy no matter what may come my way. The past cannot be change, however, the future is up to us. God has a plan for each and every one of us. May 2010 be the best year yet... Here's to a great year. The best is yet to come...
Last night, we rang in the New Year at Tewi's church. During the service we were able to write down what we want to leave behind in 2009, and then we placed the paper into a fire pit. I fully intend to leave the things I wrote down behind. All I need to do is follow through with my intentions.
I so badly want 2010 to be a year of growth for me and everyone else. Growth for a deeper relationship with God, growth for deeper relationships with loved ones. I want to find new depths of love and peace. I want 2010 to be a year filled with joy no matter what may come my way. The past cannot be change, however, the future is up to us. God has a plan for each and every one of us. May 2010 be the best year yet... Here's to a great year. The best is yet to come...
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