I just realized that I have only finished one book that I've chosen to read since I started high school. Sure, I've started several and have a thousand more I would still like to read but, come one...just one? So, I have a goal: finish one book of my own choosing by the end of the year. Since I'm on this subject, I'm going to add another goal into the mix. I've had some ideas for a story/book/whatever floating around in my head and I am going to put something together on paper (or word doc.) for that by the end of the year. I know this is a short post but I'm working on a better one for tomorrow (yes, I am a perfectionist about this kind of thing.)
Here's a verse for today though!
Matthew 18:20 says, "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." NIV.
That's all....for tonight!...
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Liquid Sunshine
This is actually from yesterday, sorry!
H-Town has become a mess of cold and rain today. This is the day that the Lord has made. Today is also the day that progress reports came out at school. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. It's not really been my day but I've been trying to see things as God does. 2 summers ago I went on a missioin trip to Eluthra, Bahamas. It was only supposed to rain one day for a few minutes. Instead, the heavens released what seemed to us to be the down pour of the century...at least 3 times. The man that ran the Methodist Habitat where we were staying and working out of (his name was Abraham, ironically) called it "liquid sunshine". We all laughed when he said that but there is so much truth in that statement. What if we all looked life with that same kind of enthusiasm? What kind of message would we be sending if every Christian decided that everyday would have at least one good thing? This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made! Did Jesus ever go through a single day by just saying, "Well, yesterday was pretty eventful. I think I'll just lay low for today. Besides, it's raining outside and I forgot my jacket in Damascus." Not that I've ever read, but feel free to correct me! If He didn't do it, then why on Earth would we? I am the WORST about being negative to start the day, believe me, but it's something that is worth working at. Let us REJOICE and be GLAD in it! How about we put those words into our lives?
Today's verse: "This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
Also, I am going to post a some of my writing today. This song is called 'Back to You'. Hope ya like it!
In a thousand people I'm alone
In the freest space I feel enclosed
I can't breathe the oxygen I'm in
I walk beneath the cluttered trees
And finally I can see
Every beauty that you are
I feel your spirit in the stones, the leaves and the unpaved roads
And even in the roots that stub my toes
A dirt path twelve inches wide is where I find the steps of the most high
Your beauty unfolds and I have to sigh
When I breath in your lovely air
It takes me back to you
I'm a dreamer told not to fly
But that just makes me want to try
Somehow you calm the storm in me
I live for the Redeemer's grace
It calls me to this peaceful place
Somewhere between tomorrow and where I've been
I feel your spirit in the stones, the leaves and the unpaved roads
And even in the roots that stub my toes
A dirt path twelve inches wide is where I find the steps of the most high
Your beauty unfolds and I have to sigh
When I breath in your lovely air
It takes me back to you
H-Town has become a mess of cold and rain today. This is the day that the Lord has made. Today is also the day that progress reports came out at school. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. It's not really been my day but I've been trying to see things as God does. 2 summers ago I went on a missioin trip to Eluthra, Bahamas. It was only supposed to rain one day for a few minutes. Instead, the heavens released what seemed to us to be the down pour of the century...at least 3 times. The man that ran the Methodist Habitat where we were staying and working out of (his name was Abraham, ironically) called it "liquid sunshine". We all laughed when he said that but there is so much truth in that statement. What if we all looked life with that same kind of enthusiasm? What kind of message would we be sending if every Christian decided that everyday would have at least one good thing? This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made! Did Jesus ever go through a single day by just saying, "Well, yesterday was pretty eventful. I think I'll just lay low for today. Besides, it's raining outside and I forgot my jacket in Damascus." Not that I've ever read, but feel free to correct me! If He didn't do it, then why on Earth would we? I am the WORST about being negative to start the day, believe me, but it's something that is worth working at. Let us REJOICE and be GLAD in it! How about we put those words into our lives?
Today's verse: "This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
Also, I am going to post a some of my writing today. This song is called 'Back to You'. Hope ya like it!
In a thousand people I'm alone
In the freest space I feel enclosed
I can't breathe the oxygen I'm in
I walk beneath the cluttered trees
And finally I can see
Every beauty that you are
I feel your spirit in the stones, the leaves and the unpaved roads
And even in the roots that stub my toes
A dirt path twelve inches wide is where I find the steps of the most high
Your beauty unfolds and I have to sigh
When I breath in your lovely air
It takes me back to you
I'm a dreamer told not to fly
But that just makes me want to try
Somehow you calm the storm in me
I live for the Redeemer's grace
It calls me to this peaceful place
Somewhere between tomorrow and where I've been
I feel your spirit in the stones, the leaves and the unpaved roads
And even in the roots that stub my toes
A dirt path twelve inches wide is where I find the steps of the most high
Your beauty unfolds and I have to sigh
When I breath in your lovely air
It takes me back to you
Monday, November 15, 2010
Hello World
Well, I have officially entered the blogosphere. Or should I say re-entered, I had a blog once before but I've changed so much since then that I decided to make a new one. Well, as I said before I've entered the blogosphere. A good friend suggested that I do this so here I am! I'll just go ahead and jump off the deep end with post numero uno.
The little things that God does to show us what He wants us to do will forever amaze me. Yesterday, I was fooling around in my room when I noticed this little box that I think was given to me by grandmother some time ago. It has some cool little designs painted on it but what really struck me was the writing: "May all your dreams come true." How this little contraption, no more thatn 2 inches tall, could shake me up like it did, I have no idea, bit it did. Or I guess I should say that God did. Why it took me so long to discover the treasures that this little chest held, well that was purely God's timing. I've been writing songs a lot since July and I have absolutely fallen in love with it. I've also always had this dream of being a musician, I play guitar (what little girl hasn't?). Then, today, I got a package in the mail from my grandmother, the one who gave me the box. It had a dream catcher in it with a card that said "Follow your dreams." It's time for that to happen. I don't know exactly what I am going to do, but God will provide a way for what is His will. It is not going to be easy, but I will have my best friend and savior by my side, helping me along, pushing the car when the tank is empty and I'm worn out. I will not conform any longer to the ways of this world, even if it means going against everything I've ever known to be "acceptable." I will work for this dream, baby step by baby step and by golly if it's what the Lord wants then I'll get there with His help!
I also want to share a Bible verse whenever I write on here.
1 Peter 5:7 says "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." I'm sorta obsessed with this verse. It's just so...perfect! It is proof that God not only wants a relationship with us, but He wants to be our friend, our confidant! It's been echoing through my head over and over againg for a few days now so I thought it would be a good one to post :)
The little things that God does to show us what He wants us to do will forever amaze me. Yesterday, I was fooling around in my room when I noticed this little box that I think was given to me by grandmother some time ago. It has some cool little designs painted on it but what really struck me was the writing: "May all your dreams come true." How this little contraption, no more thatn 2 inches tall, could shake me up like it did, I have no idea, bit it did. Or I guess I should say that God did. Why it took me so long to discover the treasures that this little chest held, well that was purely God's timing. I've been writing songs a lot since July and I have absolutely fallen in love with it. I've also always had this dream of being a musician, I play guitar (what little girl hasn't?). Then, today, I got a package in the mail from my grandmother, the one who gave me the box. It had a dream catcher in it with a card that said "Follow your dreams." It's time for that to happen. I don't know exactly what I am going to do, but God will provide a way for what is His will. It is not going to be easy, but I will have my best friend and savior by my side, helping me along, pushing the car when the tank is empty and I'm worn out. I will not conform any longer to the ways of this world, even if it means going against everything I've ever known to be "acceptable." I will work for this dream, baby step by baby step and by golly if it's what the Lord wants then I'll get there with His help!
I also want to share a Bible verse whenever I write on here.
1 Peter 5:7 says "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." I'm sorta obsessed with this verse. It's just so...perfect! It is proof that God not only wants a relationship with us, but He wants to be our friend, our confidant! It's been echoing through my head over and over againg for a few days now so I thought it would be a good one to post :)
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