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Rose Water: How to use it + Why You Should.

2017-01-31T10:32:00.002-08:00

ROSE WATER

"How to use it" and "Why You Should"

Hello Everyone! And HAPPY TUESDAY! I hope you are all doing well! Today's post is all about ROSE WATER.. The benefits of it.. How to use it.. And why you should!

Today I will be talking about how to use "ROSE WATER" on your skin. Last summer while living in Hawaii, I discovered this product that I have not stopped using since the day I bought it. I had heard about Rose Water (for the face) before, and always had an interest in it. But I never got around to buying any, until last summer. I purchased this item from a health food store in Honolulu.

And I was instantly addicted. And YOU will be too. Once you try it out, and find out the benefits of it.

But there is more than one way to enjoy rose water. It can be applied to the skin..

You can even drink it.. Or you can just inhale it.

You know like the phrase "STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES"?

There's a reason for that.. Why? Because it's good for you!

Watch today's video to find out more information!

And you can also check out these videos.. They are all about ANOTHER item I purchased in Honolulu called "h2ROSE" It's the drinkable rose water. And it is SO delicious. Try all of the flavors!

Also.. To read all about the benefits of ROSE WATER

Check out this blog I found!

10-benefits-of-rose-water

Thank you so much for stopping by..

Stay Beautiful, xoxo

Goodbye Virginia, Hello AGAIN Texas!

2015-01-12T08:48:00.003-08:00

Before i said "I do" to my Husband, my heart was set on this scripture. Being the baby of 5 and a mama's girl, moving from Texas to Virginia was a HUGE step and a big change. But as a wife, i decided ahead of time, i would never force my husband to move here nor there, i have said all along, i will go wherever you want and if its in Virginia, then that is where we will live. Mind you, I am not perfect I have complained a few times over the distance and missing my family but never once have I said I wanted to move near them I've only stated that I would like to visit them more often (if it was possible... but i wouldnt force it.) I believe a wife should obey her husband and that HE is the head of the household and the decision maker. And i am all for whatever my Husband decides, because (most of the time) hes right ;) and- he knows what is best for us. And i believe that is how God called us women to be with our husbands. Well anyway, i guess I'll get to the point.. We came here originally just to visit, and to spend Christmas here. We were only supposed to stay a few months and then head back home.. But.. It looks like we have booked our flight back to virginia, we are packing up our things, and well.. we are moving to TEXAS ;) I NEVER thought this would even be a possibility, but God works differently. His ways are not our ways, and his thoughts arent like ours. This is not only an announcement, but its also a little bit of a message- to be humble, be patient, wait on the Lord, he is faithful, and good, and his promises are true, and he will give you the desires of your heart, if you trust in him- and in all of your ways acknowledge him. Whatever your going through, praying for, or waiting on.. Dont be like the israelites who traveled 40 years on an 11 day journey.. Wait on the Lord! & Lean not on your own understanding! AND HAVE FAITH! You never know what God has in store for you! --P.S. not sure if this move is forever, but it is for the moment (: and im quite thankful.

A year ago today.... (my accident)

2014-11-21T08:07:00.000-08:00

TODAY is the one year anniversary, for when my accident happened.. The first picture you see is a picture of my Uncle Gene and his Wife Aunt Lucy. It was at his funeral that my accident happened.. We lost an amazing man of God- and i miss him so much-- But it was because of these events that my life was forever changed. And i know Uncle Gene would be so proud of me today!!

Some may think it was all tragedy, but i believe it was all for the glory of God. I lost my fait...h the day Uncle Gene died. I thought.. How could something like this happen? Why didnt God save him- we had so much faith in believing he would be healed. And God didnt come through- it caused a huge amount of heartache and discouragement in my life, but that night after leaving the funeral home God came through!! Even though i had lost my faith, believe me when i tell you I GOT IT BACK REAL QUICK!!!! I had to.. I needed God more than ever, who else could i turn to?

And thats when God showed me his power, and reminded me.. That there is a reason for EVERYTHING. And all things work together for good for those who love the Lord! I had two surgeries within weeks, i broke a finger, my kneecap, my wrist, 7 ribs, and my tibia in my right leg.. I shouldnt even be alive, i shouldnt even be able to walk, But God is so amazing and so wonderful.. So powerful.. He healed me, and made me new. And now, i am 100% healed and i am a walking miracle, a living, breathing testimony. I praise God every day for what he did for me. And for reavealing hisself to me, even though it was through a terrible situation....

God can make beauty out of ashes. Im alive and well because of Gods grace and goodness and his love and mercy. Thank you Lord, even though i was bruised and scarred, you put me back together and made me whole, you changed my life, and i am forever grateful!

I cannot Thank and Praise God enough for all he has done for me.

Not just for healing me, and for me surviving the accident,

But for EVERYTHING he has done.

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Happy (EARLY) Birthday To My Husband.

2014-11-07T06:15:00.002-08:00

So.. It's November 7th, 2014.

10 day's until my Husband's Birthday.

Which i could not be more thrilled about.

Just to think, i get to be with him, on the day

that he was brought into this world, makes me SO HAPPY.

It will be my first time, being with him for his birthday.

As he was, with me, on mine...

This year, on my Birthday, I gave my heart to him.

We said i do, and we've been together ever since.

I never imagained i would get married on my Birthday,

But it happened, and i have no regrets ;)

6-13-14
Best decision i ever made.. In my whole life..
Was saying, Yes to Alan.

Ever since Day one, of Alan entering into my life,
My life has changed. For the better, of course.

I can still remember, the first phone call,
The day i became his OFFICIAL girlfriend,
And our first kiss.

I liked him instantly, since the first day.
His personality, his voice, his sense of humor,
That's what caught my attention.

For as long as i can remember, i had been praying for someone,
so perfect for me.. I even asked God for specific things.
For him to be tall, and handsome, to be alot like my Grandfather,
To love me like my parents love me... To be a GODLY man..
To be humble...

I had a whole list.. Of things.. That you may or may not think,
Oh-- that's wishful thinking.. Your asking too much..

But God is bigger than that.
God is bigger than any request you could ever imagine or dream.

Alan is, more than i asked for.
He is everything i have ever wanted, and needed, plus so much more.
I thank God every day of my life, For my amazing Husband.

He is gentle, he is patient, he is quick to forgive,
His love is unconditional, he is humble, he is kind,
He is everything that the Bible describes of what "LOVE" is.

He loves me when I am unloveable,
and forgives me, when I don't even deserve his forgiveness.

He is beyond good to me,
He is better to me than i even deserve.
He is one of the greatest men i have ever known.
And i am so proud to be his wife,
I am so happy that on November 17th, 1993,
God placed him on this earth.
I turned 8 the year he was born,
Who would have thought-- all that time,
God was molding & making us to be who we are, just for eachother.

I never in my life dreamed i would find someone like him,
But i did- As Always, God exceeded my expectations,
And gave me the greatest thing i have ever had in my entire life.
Alan...

His heart, his love, his friendship,
His existence, in my world,
I couldnt have asked for anything more.

Thank you Lord, for my Husband, And for our life, and our beautiful marriage.
And Thank you Lord, for creating him, when you did...
I know, it was not only just for you, but for me too.

Alan, Happy (early) Birthday,
And thank you for being my dream come true,
Thank you, for all that you are, and all that you arent.
Thank you for being patient with me, and kind, and understanding, and loving.
Thank you for being in my life, and being my Husband.
The BEST Husband.. Ever.. :)

God truly did, do what he promised to do for me,
He gave me, the desires of my heart... and so so so much more.
Happy Happy Birthday Baby.
I cannot wait to celebrate your birthday with you..

^"Love is patient,

Love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,

it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects,

always trusts,

always hopes,

always perseveres.

Love never fails."

It's been a while...

2014-11-03T08:02:00.001-08:00

Hey Yall,

I know it's been forever since I've posted here on my blog. But I seem to be SO overly busy anymore, that I just haven't had a chance to. IM STILL ALIVE THOUGH ;) Alive, and well, and rockin on. It's November 3rd, and im sitting here at home, well in Me & Alan's apartment anyway, writing away on this keyboard on our desktop computer. I just finished cleaning our place, but im still not done.

I've got a ton of laundry to do. Between Me and Alan, we use 100 towels within days, lol NO JOKE. The laundry never stops. And besides today is MONDAY, and we've been chillin at home here all weekend, so basically, it looked like a tornado hit! I never knew how much it took to keep up with a home. When I was back home (with mom & dad) Sure, I cleaned up stairs, my bathroom, and my room, and occasionally helped out with the kitchen & living room-- But Mom mainly did everything. Looking back now, I see how selfish I was. I should have helped more, because THIS is a lot of work. And you think-- It's a small apartment, with only 2 adults, you think it would be NOTHING to clean... But surprisingly...... It get's messy, easily.. ESPECIALLY with this dog we have now, that is still driving me insane by the way.. She tears up everything.. Paper, wires, whatever, if she can reach it, she destroys it.. And leaves a mess-- for me to clean..

YAY, so much fun. lol Anyway's, enough of me yapping my jaws.... IM STILL posting videos on YOUTUBE yall.. Don't forget about me. I posted a new HALLOWEEN video on Halloween, if your interested... Check it out ;)

I'm a survivor.. And I am amazing..

2014-02-10T18:44:00.000-08:00

Last night after recording/posting my latest video, I was going through some old folders on my laptop and I came across so many pictures of me from last year. Pictures of my body looking great, in a bikini, laying out, working out, all posed up & looking awesome, and it started to get to me.. Just minutes before I was praising God for getting me through these past few months and everything else I've ever been through, and within seconds the devil was able to catch my attention by bringing my focus to my outer image. I started having thoughts like "Wow I looked so great, look at my legs, how nice they looked. They will never be the same now though, because now they have scars on them." I was basically giving myself a pity party. But thank God I realize what I was doing and I stopped myself in my own tracks and I told myself this.. "I'll be sexier than ever. Because I will be a girl who overcame... A fighter.. Not just a little miss prissy, girly girl who never broke a bone before.... I'll be Charity, She-hulk.. Super Woman.." I fought death and won, and the devil tried to break my legs to keep me down, but I'll learn how to walk again.. I broke several bones, I've had two surgeries, and too many stitches to count, and I have all of the scars to prove it ;) I have more strength and confidence now than i ever did before. There is NOTHING in this life that i cannot overcome. I AM PROOF OF THAT. I am a survivor. And that my friend, is much more sexier than any bikini body, with perfect little scarless legs.. -xoxo, Charity

To GOD be the GLORY!

2014-02-09T18:38:00.001-08:00

Please feel free to share with me anything you would like to share! Give the devil a black eye and give God some glory! Be an overcomer by the word of your testimony!

Whatever your facing, know *THIS TOO shall PASS* and remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE. You can and will get through this! Dont give up!

There has been too many times to count all through-out my lifetime, that God has brought me through.
Things i NEVER thought i would ever overcome, things i never thought i could survive. But i held onto God and my faith in him, with all of my heart, mind and soul, and i trusted in him, and i put my HOPE in HIM And he has brought me through, every single time!!!!! Praise GOD!!! To GOD be the GLORY forever and ever AMEN!

Love Always,
Yours Truly, Charity xoxo

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Thanksgiving. . I'm so thankful...

2013-11-28T04:45:00.001-08:00

We always seem to think that we take the little things for granted.. But I have learned it is the big things we take for granted. Like the ability to stand on your own two feet and walk. Or to use your left hand even though you're right handed. Or even taking a shower on your own... I'm so thankful that God saved me the night of the accident, and I'm so thankful that I can still use my left leg and my right arm/hand- but take my advice and be thankful and grateful for everything single thing.. At the moment I am like a child. My mother has to put me in bed and help me use the restroom, and I never realized how important all of that was until you are no longer able to do so. Also I am so thankful for my mom and my sister inlaw Hanna. They have been so patient with me and have went above and beyond- to take care of me... I can't say enough how thankful I am for them. ♡ Happy Thanksgiving everyone..

Your miracle is on it's way.

2013-08-22T20:40:00.000-07:00

"Dont Give Up, Your Miracle Is Coming!"

And you might ask, how i know this, or how it's even possible?

Because what GOD has done for ME,

I KNOW he can do for you.

You all know how much i've been through, And maybe you dont know all of it, but you know i've lived a life of struggles, and heart-ache, and i've been through more than any girl should ever have to go through (at my age). & Some things, that i've never even told to my closest friends-

And just recently, after going through yet ANOTHER break up, I made a choice. I was not going to let it define me, destroy me, or affect me. I picked my head up, i wiped my tears away, And i made the decision to TRUST IN THE LORD 100%. I made the decision to stop caring & stop worrying, and to put my life IN HIS HANDS.

Because at this point in my life, i realized- I had no control, And there wasnt much i could do about anything.

And the moment that i took it out of my hands, And put it into God's- He changed my entire life.

I thought God had been good to me in the past, but i never imagined what he had in store for me this year!

Words cannot express my grattitude for what the Lord has done for me.

I cannot count the times that God has set me free, and delivered me, from people and things.

I've been through so much all of my life, and last year, i thought all of my trouble's was over.

But i've learned that in this life, on this earth, troubles are never ending.

Things will get better, Things will get worse,

Life will be amazing.. and before you know it, it all goes down hill.

But never once has my God forsaken me,

Never once has he left my side.

Never once has he not healed my broken heart.

I cant even begin to tell you all what the Lord has done for me, this year.

A few months ago, The Lord told me, that he was going to restore EVERYTHING that the devil had ever stolen from me. And honestly, i never realized what was about to happen ;)

I didnt take his words for granted, i held on to his promise-

Yet i never fully understood it.

But day, after day,

God slowly but surely restored everything to me, 100 x over.

He completely restored my heart, and my mind, and my soul.

And best of all, my joy.

Im not even the same person that i thought i once was, not even at my best.

He restored my joy completely-

The joy i had as a child,

Before i ever even knew heart-ache, or loss,

Everything that the devil threw at me, and stole from me,

God gave back to me.

Even down to little meaningless things-

God restored back to me.

I look at myself today, And i dont even recognize this person!?

Even friends i've known for years-

Say "Charity, what's up with you, your acting different"

And i tell them, that's only because you only knew the BROKEN me,

The person that the world and people had destroyed,

You never knew this Charity, this is the original Charity i was before all that...

Everyone see's the difference in me.

My own Aunt even told me, she seen a difference in me,

And my closest friends, say, Your back to your old self!

I wasnt me for the longest time.

I was depressed, and opressed,

I was in such a shape, i didnt know what i was.

I was just living & breathing & getting by-

I never realized what God could actually do for me.

This is the happiest i ever ever been in my life,

I feel like a child-

I've never known this kind of joy before.

And i give all of the glory to God!

My faith is greater than ever,

My relationship with God, and my family and my friends

are better & stronger than ever-

Im a totally new girl,

100 % restored,

To the person God had always wanted me to be.

But because the world tore me down, i never could be that person.

This life of mine just keeps getting better and better.

I praise God for it every second-

Of every day!

I always used to fake a smile,

and just do what i had to do, to face people-

But now, im literally so happy i cannot stop smiling, i never stop laughing.

I walk on sunshine, daily.

and

I am loved by a perfect God

who loves me perfectly, just the way i am.

And he is my everything,

And i am his.

And every day with HIM just keeps getting better & better-

Whatever your facing today,

Just hold on, Dont give up.
Keep your faith!

I promise you,

Your restoration is coming,

God is going to do the unthinkable for you.

If he did it for me,

I know he can do it in your life as well!

God is going to TURN it ALL around.

"Dont Give Up, Your Miracle Is Coming!"

Love, Always

Charity

One Art. A Poem By Elizabeth Bishop ♥

2013-06-27T12:33:00.000-07:00

One Art. (a poem)

The art of losing isn't hard to master;
so many things seem filled with the intent
to be lost that their loss is no disaster,

Lose something every day.
Accept the fluster
of lost door keys, the hour badly spent.
The art of losing isn't hard to master.

Then practice losing farther, losing faster:
places, and names, and where it was you meant
to travel. None of these will bring disaster.

I lost my mother's watch. And look! my last, or
next-to-last, of three loved houses went.
The art of losing isn't hard to master.

I lost two cities, lovely ones. And, vaster,
some realms I owned, two rivers, a continent.
I miss them, but it wasn't a disaster.

- Even losing you (the joking voice, a gesture
I love) I shan't have lied. It's evident
the art of losing's not too hard to master
though it may look like (Write it!) like disaster.

-Elizabeth Bishop

The Time Has Come.. The Walrus Said.

2013-06-13T19:41:00.005-07:00

"The Time Has Come"

The Walrus Said....
"To Talk Of Many Things"

I dont know why that quote speaks so much to me. I really dont.

But i quote it so often...

It's silly, and nothing that the Walrus said made sense.

And maybe that's why i can relate.

Because to me, nothing in this world makes sense.

But maybe nothing is meant to make sense,

or maybe it's just not supposed to make sense RIGHT NOW.

And maybe, 10 years from now,
everything that im facing now will make perfect sense.

But for now, i just dont understand a single thing.

..."The Time Has Come" The Walrus Said.
"To Talk Of Many Things"

"Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax–
Of cabbages–and kings–
And why the sea is boiling hot–
And whether pigs have wings.”

Just Keep Going...

2013-06-12T10:14:00.001-07:00

One time.... I was taking a bath. I had my ipod in the bathtub with me.

Ipod in my hand, Ear phones in my ears... And im listening to Celine Dion..
All of a sudden, the Ipod slipped out of my hand.
And into the bath tub, which was filled to the top, with water.

It was like slow motion. Slowly the ipod sunk to the bottom of the tub.
I could see it, crystal clear, the ipod, drowning right before my eyes.
But Celine Dion, Just kept on singing.......

She didnt stop.
She didnt even realize she was under water,
In my ipod,
In my ears.
She didnt even care.
She just kept on singing..

And i know this is the most stupidest story you have ever heard in your entire life. But it's a great example.

No matter what your going through, Just keep on going. Dont give up, dont give in, dont let go, dont look to the left, or to the right, dont look behind you, dont look in front of you. Just keep on going. No matter what it feels like, no matter what other's say, no matter what you see or do, no matter what is happening....... No matter if the world is crumbling right before your eyes. Even if your drowning.

Just.. Keep.. On.. Going..

Treat other's how you want to be treated.

2013-06-04T09:35:00.002-07:00

If you are treating someone wrong, Remember "What goes around comes around".
"For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." Galations 6:7
^ What you sow you reap. If you sow in "love" you will reap in "LOVE"
However you treat other's, & whatever you do, will come back on you.

If you are a child of God, And Jesus lives in you. Then you are to love and to respect others. God's greatest commandments was to 1) LOVE HIM 2) LOVE OTHERS.
Loving others ='s LOVING HIM. God measures "YOUR LOVE FOR HIM" through how "YOU LOVE OTHERS". Jesus said in John 15:12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

1 John 4:20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have SEEN, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.
^ This doesnt just apply to "love/hate". It's the same with respect, and how you treat people. How can you love God, yet treat people as if they are "NOTHING".

How you are treating other's- Is a reflection to God, of how you are treating him.
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40

HOWEVER YOU WISH TO BE TREATED, TREAT OTHER'S THE SAME.
FOR WHATEVER YOU REAP IN THIS LIFE YOU WILL SOW.
IF YOU SOW LOVE, YOU WILL REAP LOVE.
IF YOU SOW HATE/DISRESPECT, THAT'S WHAT YOU WILL GET.
How you treat others is so IMPORTANT to God.
If it wasnt, it wouldnt have been so often talked about.
He created us, We are his children.
We are to love one another, as he said.

"LOVE ONE ANOTHER"

If you dont care what i have to say, then read the word of God.

Remember to treat other's how YOU would like to be treated.
And also, your love for other's, is a reflection of your love for God.

AND "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." - Galations 6:9

Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord...

Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Philippians 2:3
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

James 3:17-18
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Matthew 5:41
And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.

Luke 12:58
When you go with your adversary to the magistrate, make every effort along the way to settle with him, lest he drag you to the judge, the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.

Matthew 18:15
Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.

Romans 12:17-21
Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord. Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so you will heap coals of fire on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Matthew 7:12
Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

Matthew 5:43-48
You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

God loves me, Just as I am.

2013-06-03T09:29:00.000-07:00

You know... I always thought something was wrong with me. I've begged God for years to change me. And impatiently waiting on him to do so, I tried to change myself, several times. I changed my weight, I changed my hair, I changed my look. And those are just the things you can see. I attempted to change every single thing about myself, that everyone always seemed to hate or complain about. I would literally prayed for everything inside of me to be changed.

I prayed God would make me less needy, I prayed he would make me less emotional, less stupid, less loud. I prayed God would change everything about who I was. Because I never felt good enough. I never felt loved, or needed, and I believed that I would never be because of who I was on the inside and out.

I've heard complaint's about every detail about me. They'd say I'm too sensitive, I'm too emotional, I wasn't funny, I was stupid. I took things too seriously. I think too much. My hair wasn't how they liked it. Maybe I would look better if I worked out..

You name it, and I was told it.

I'm not trying to seek sympathy, or play the part of a victim.

What I'm trying to say, is.. I've always been the same girl, who I am today, is who I was when I was little. The same personality, the same heart, the same girl who would cry in her bedroom, as a child, and pray for other children and people. That's still me, today.

And I'm starting to see more and more.. This is who I am, this is who God made me. How I look, how I feel, how I laugh, how I love, is all part of God's masterpiece.
If God wanted me to change, he would change me.

He has the ability to do so. And if he wanted me to change on my own, he would have allowed it. But after all these years.. I'm still me. Silly little me. And maybe I do think too much, maybe I am too emotional. But maybe that's part of God's big plan for me. Without compassion, nothing in this world would ever change. Without love and a heart as deep as the ocean, this world would crumble.

If you are currently in my life, and you don't see me and love me the way that God does, and you don't accept me the way I am, please walk out of my life.

I am who I am, and I need nobodys approval, or suggestions on who I should be or what I should be like. If God didn't have a purpose for me, He wouldn't have made me this way, he wouldn't have made me at all. If God is for me, then anything & everthing else, means nothing to me.

And if there is something about me you dont like, or you feel the need to complain about, bring it to God, dont bring it to my attention.

Go to him, and ask him to help me, or change me, and if it's will, then it will be done.
Life is hard enough, we all have enough to deal with- & Having someone point out your flaws, or something about you that they THEY dont like about you, doesnt make you feel very good about yourself.

Where were you, when God created me?
If he needed help in the detailing of who i am,
You would have been standing right beside him.

He is the potter, and i am the clay.
I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
I am the Apple of his eye.
I am a treasure in God's eyes.
God loved me enough, every part of me,
Past, Present, And Future,
INSIDE and OUT.
That he sent his son to die for ME.

Losing Hope In People.

2013-05-23T20:51:00.002-07:00

I'm really starting to realize more and more, every day that disappointment in this life is inevitable. You can't escape it no matter how hard you try. It's just a part of life, I think. And for me, if I wasn't a child of God and I didn't believe in God or his promises, I would have given up on life a long time ago. Don't get me wrong, I think about giving up everyday. But it's The Lord who is my strength.

Because of him, I continue on in this life. Without God I am nothing, and apart from him I can do nothing.

Anyways I don't even know where all of that came from. My original thoughts tonight was on people. And losing hope in people. But who knows? Maybe somebody out there was meant to read those first two paragraphs. Or maybe people have so much to do its life's disappointments that it kind of just flowed in there together. My inner thoughts slipped right in.

You know I've been on this hope kick lately. I've turned my faith up to a higher notch and I've been literally surviving mentally on hope. Without hope in God, how can one even face the day? I surely couldn't. But hope in God is much different than hope in people. There is no comparison. I'm not even putting them in the same category.

Besides how can anyone not have hope in a God who gives us everything when we obviously deserve nothing. Who could not have hope in a God who gave his only son, for us. And caused his blood to cover everyone of our sins. I surely couldn't. But.... I'm losing hope in people. I really am.

I'm one of those people who try to see the best in everyone and in every situation. I'm the type that will love you even if you don't love me. I'll love you when your not lovable and ill forgive you, no matter what you do. When I love, I love hard core. My love is deep. It's unconditional, and it's never ending. A lot like Jesus' love for us. But I'm finding that I have never received this love in return. From anybody. Everyone I know, goes away. They slowly but surely go away. And whatever we once had whether friendship or whatever else may be, disappears. As if it never existed. And I'm slowly but surely just losing hope. I know all things are possible with God. I know God can change anyone and can fix any situation. But when is enough, enough? At what point must one reach to finally just give up? I've never been the quitting kind. I don't give up easily. If I love you, I love you and ill fight for you until I die. Or I have no choice but to give up. I don't know. I just put too much hope in people, top much trust. I think I may be beginning to see....

I have been too good to people. I wonder if this is how God see's us? He does all he can for us. And still every day, we turn away and sin And we pay more attention to the world around us that is here today and gone tomorrow than to him. Ah as usual. I've come to a conclusion. And now I'm answering my own questions.... God always gives me great revelations when I question things so deeply. Maybe I have much more hope into people and this world. Than I have God (in the past). Maybe he just wants me to learn how to trust in him and only him.

And also.... You don't give up. Because God has never given up of you. But you can have less hope in humans and more hope in God. Because after all, he created them. And if he wants he can change everything, Even a person, in the blink of an eye.

Oh life and love is so bittersweet. Dontcha think. A little tooooo ironic, and yeah I really do think. Yeah I totally just made an Alanis Morisette reference after talking deeply about The Lord. But that's just how I roll.

The Bible says.. Don't put your trust in princes, in mortal men who cannot save. And that my friends is the answer of the night. Don't trust people. Trust God. And don't give up. Even when you want to. God will work it all out in due time. Just continue being you and loving like you do, And in the end you shall reap a harvest if you faint not. And besides.. Wasn't that Jesus' greatest command? To love others, as he loved us. Why yes, yes it was. Love on folks. I'm out.

P.s this was not directed to anyone in particular. This is the experience of a 26 year old girl, Who loved with her entire existence, And put too much hope in to too many people. Goodnight y'all.

Rest in Peace my lil Katie Girl

2013-05-12T22:02:00.000-07:00

I just don't understand life. I really don't. I'm hurting tonight and I have absolutely nobody to talk to about it. So as usual, I share my thoughts with the world. I doubt anybody reads this stuff anymore.. But it doesn't even matter if your reading or not. I'm about to share something anyway.

11 years ago, when I was 16 years old and I befriended one of the craziest girls I have ever known. I can remember the first time we ever met. She came to visit and got saved in the living room of our double wide trailer and then we went to church that night.

I remember buying her a rose the first time we met. I just loved her so much. She was unlike any other girl I had ever spoken to. Always full of life and adventure. There was never a dull moment in her life. I remember just a few months ago she called, and she talked my head off. She could literally talk for hours non stop. And she went on and on about how glamorous she was.. No matter how bad her life was she never let anybody ever rain on her parade. Not even herself.

The last time we talked was this passed Tuesday. And I wish I had known then what I know right now. She was hurting more than I will ever know, and I treated that last phone call as If it was just any other day. I had never really heard her cry before but that phone call, was bitter sweet. She was crying and telling me how upside down her life was. And I figured it was just another crazy day in the life of Katie. I didn't even take her serious.

Today I found out at yesterday morning she passed away. I'm not 100% sure but I think she may have overdosed. I'm still waiting to hear from family members for additional information.

Once again, I've lost yet another friend in a tragic way. And once again I am reminded of how precious life is. How fragile our days here are. I wish I could go back to Tuesday, I wish I could have listened more and loved more and I wish I had tried to help her.

I know I can't go back and what's done is done. But if I could I would do things differently.

I would have stayed up with you all night, had I known how to save a life.

Katie Bear, you may be gone. But you most definitely will never be forgotten.

I'll never forget our first phone call or our last. And all of memories in between, the good and the bad and the ugly.. I'll miss you, forever.

Sins.

2013-04-22T22:11:00.006-07:00

Tonight's Topic: SIN

Why is tonight's topic SIN, of all things..?

Because I am a sinner.
I am a Christian, Yes.
But i am not perfect.
And i admit, i am a sinner.
I sin every day.
Whether knowing or not knowing,
Because we are all born with a sinful nature.

If you are a 7 year old,
Innocent and pure,
And you have hate (anger) in your heart,
You have sinned.

Does this mean that the child is a bad person? No.
She may or may not know better.
And she may be innocent.

But to feel an emotion such as hate- Is just that, a natural emotion.
Created by God and given to us by God.
So it comes naturally.
Sin comes naturally.

Now i am in no way saying it's a good thing, and that we should all do it, willingly.
But it's natural. And it happens. Whether we like it or not. It happens every day.
Whether you choose to sin or not, sometimes you do.

The Bible say's, God came in the form of a MAN, and walked the EARTH as a MAN (JESUS)
With a human mind, and human emotions, with a earthly body, and a heart and soul.
He was just like you and i. He was the son of God, and he was God in the flesh,
But he was no different than us. And he lived a sin-free life.

So it's not IMPOSSIBLE to stop sinning.
But- it happens.

Which is why Jesus came in the first place.

So now.. on to my point ;)

Tonight i was feeling a little distant from God.
So i started trying to figure out why i would feel distant from God.
Obviously God would not distance his self from me.
He is God and he can do whatever he wants, but why would he want to?
He loves us, and all he ever wants is to be with us.
We seperate our own selves from God.
And SIN seperates us from God as well.
And without forgiveness, sin remains.

I've been struggling recently with forgiveness of sins.
Not because God cannot forgive me, and Not because God wont,
But because i feel too ashamed to ASK God for forgiveness.
Which to me, is a bigger sin than just sinning itsself.

How can God send his only son to die for a person who feels "too shameful" to ask for forgiveness.
As if, i am greater than God, and i am greater than Jesus, and i am greater than the blood that he shed for me.

As if i am something so lovely, sitting on a little rose petal in a garden, twiddling my thumbs, & saying, oh.. woe is me.. im a sinner.. ladee dee laddi da.... I cant ask Jesus for forgiveness, because im ashamed. (hash-tag sad face)

Mind you these were not my original thoughts ;)
As i said, i was feeling distant from God.
And the questions in my head were circling non stop.
I even googled a thing or two :|

And out of no where, i got a text-message on my phone.
From a beautiful friend of mine, asking for Prayer.
I hate asking someone "why" they want prayer,
But some times i feel led to.

First i let her know i would pray for her,
but then i had to ask her what was wrong.
And boy am i glad i did.

Because we were both dealing with similar things,
And in both of our situations, our main problem was
SIN.

Sin, Guilt, Shame,
Past, Present, Future,
Forgiveness, Fear, Worry, i could go on.

And before i knew it my spirit leaped,
and my fingers started typing non-stop.
And was exactly what i needed tonight.
The Lord spoke TO her THROUGH me,
AND THROUGH ME to ME lol

And that's why im sharing,
Because tonight, This might be exactly what YOU needed.

God forgives and he forgets. God would never throw your past up to you.
God would never cause you guilt or shame. If you have asked for forgiveness
and God has forgiven you, and he has washed away those particular sins,
What makes you think God would feel the need to remind you of them?
The only person reminding you is the enemy, and your own mind of course.

God's words would be "What sin?"
He would say, my blood has covered that sin,
and the sin before that, and the sin 10 years to come.

If your being reminded of a sin that God made white as snow, it isnt God.
It isnt God, or Jesus, and it isnt the Holy Spirit.
Because Gods love and his mercy is unfailing, and it is NEW every morning.

But you see the devil has a smooth way of whispering lies into your ear.
Remember this? Remember that?
You are so unworthy.
How could you do that?
You should live in shame.

But the truth is nobody should or will ever have to live in shame, because our sins are gone like the wind and forgotten. They will never be brought up again. That's why Jesus died.

And if your sin is still that much alive in your spirit to cause you to feel bad then Jesus died for no reason and your pretty much telling him *WHAT HE DID DO* wasnt good enough.... Because *your sins* are so horrible.. They are just too big for God.

Your saying what Jesus went through had no purpose, because your sins are greater than his blood.

Isaiah 1:18
"Come now, let us settle the matter," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.

Your sins are at the bottom of the ocean floor, if they mean that much to you to hold onto them,
then go & get them... :) or let Gods mercy wash them away.

Your sins may be great but your God is greater.
We all deal with guilt and shame.
We will all remember what we did yesterday, what we did today, what we did last sunday, last monday and last tuesday. And we'll remember what we do tonight.

Next time your sins are thrown in your face, Throw em right to God,
At least asking for forgiveness again is better than sitting around dwelling on the thought of what you did.

I literally sat here tonight thinking..

I want to ask God for forgiveness..
But who am i, that i can so freely sin and then run back to him?
But then i realized.
It's not about WHO I Am..
It's about WHO HE IS.

And running back to him, is a free gift, that he has given us, for his own pleasure.

He made us,
We arent here because we chose to be.
We are here because he CHOSE us TO be.

It brought God Joy to crucify Jesus.
It pleased God to bruise him..

All because of us.
Because of You and Me.
All he wanted was us.
And for us to be able to freely come to him without sacrifice or without paying a price.
And that is what Jesus did.

He took OUR guilt and our shame on that day.
Not with the mind set of "He/She will NEVER sin again..."
But more like "He/She will sin daily"

YOU Need not to worry!
Just come to me..
I WILL TAKE YOUR GUILT AND YOUR SHAME AND YOUR SIN.
AND I WILL SET YOU FREE, JUST COME TO ME.

Come to me all who are weary and burdened
And I WILL GIVE YOU REST.
He knew we'd sin OVER and OVER and OVER.
He knew over & over & over we'd ask for forgiveness.
And he knew that every time... He would forgive us.
And he didnt mind at all.

God doesnt want you to live a guilt-filled and shameful life.
He wants you to know, He is there, to forgive you.
No matter what your problem is, No matter how big or small your sin may be.
God has the power to forgive you, and to make you brand-new.

All you have to do is ask..
Start over tonight, or today, whatever time your reading this.
Ask God to forgive you of your sins,
And believe in your heart that he has,
And it will be done.

And if you've never asked Jesus into your heart before,
Now is the time. Your chance is right here, right now.
Every day is a new day, and you can start over today.
There is nothing in this life that you could ever do,
that God cannot forgive you for, And God can fix any problem in your life.
You just have to let him.
Just call out to him,
He's waiting, and listening.
And willing to forgive and forget.

What can wash away my sins?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

I miss the old me.. Just a little bit.

2013-04-18T10:38:00.000-07:00

I just found so many old videos on my USB Storage thing.
Some videos were from 2009 to 2011.
I've literally entertained myself by watching my own videos for the past two hours....
I miss my energy.... I miss my innocence.
I went through an unfortunate series of events these past few years.
And it's really emotionally and mentally and spiritually drained me.
I sure wish i could go back to when life was much simpler.
Im sure we all wish we could, eh?
I never realized how much 2011 changed me.
My personality and my heart, and my mind..
I learned alot and it brought me closer to God.
I've grown up alot and im much wiser than i was.
But i miss that lil person i used to be. Inside and Out.
And i know the devil used certain individuals to steal that away from Me.
They sucked the life right out of me.
Hopefully one day i can be me again.
& I know God loves to restore the things that devil tears apart.
Im just waiting for that day to come..
And maybe im not meant to be restored back to who i was 100%.
But i wish... Maybe for just a little bit..
I could have a little part of who i used to be back.

I have chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from me!

2013-04-09T16:01:00.000-07:00

*PSALM 27:4*

One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

Many of you might know my name, or know who my Parents are, yet alot of you dont know much about me. I've called myself a Christian most of my life, but i didnt live my life LIKE a Christian should. A Christian means to live "LIKE CHRIST". Well i can promise you i didnt. I honored him with my lips, but MY HEART was far from him. And so was my mind, and my actions too.

God has been working on me for the past few years. He's been preparing me and speaking to me and using me in ways i NEVER imagined i would be used! And the change that he has made in my life, still to me seems unbelieveable. And i know the devil wants my soul more than anything on this earth. I know i have a calling on my life. And i know God is using me in great ways, and i KNOW he has even greater plans for me! And i know these past days, is a trap from the devil. And i rebuke it in the name of Jesus, and i refuse to fall for any thing that he will place before me.

I refuse to have hate in my heart or unforgiveness. I love everyone, I forgive everyone, I hold no grudges, i have no enemies and I pray you are all blessed beyond measure and and that you all prosper! I am a child of the most high God, and i am called for a higher purpose. And no demon in hell can even come close to my heart/mind. I've said all i've had to say, and i will say no more! The Lord is my light and my salvation. The Lord is my strength and my song. No weapon formed against me will prosper! As for Me and My house- WE WILL SERVE THE LORD!

Thy Word Is A Lamp Unto My Feet, And A Light Unto My Path

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Scriptures In Order:
Proverbs 3:3-7
Matthew 5:3-12
RomansI 12:9-21

Thank/Praise/Trust GOD.

2013-03-26T16:52:00.000-07:00

Have you ever thought about how often you actually take the time to thank and praise God? I used to be one of those people who only did it when he did something GOOD for me, Something in MY favor, or Something i asked for... But now, i thank/praise God all day long. When im sitting in silence, or in a crowd of people, when im in a bad mood, good mood, no mood, spaced-out (which is most of the time...lol) I talk to God all day, and im always thanking him.. For the good, the bad, the wrong, the right.. He deserves so much more praise than we give him. Start practicing that. No matter where you are, or what your going through, just start thanking God for every single thing you can think of. Even the horrible day you may be having. The past two years of my life have been the worst two years of my life, but no matter what happened, i thanked God for each and every second of it. Through heart-ache, suffering, pain, torment, depression, confusion, aggervation, no matter what i was experiencing, i thanked God for it. You can start off by just simply saying "Thank You God". It's life-changing. Try it :) It will make a huge difference, I promise!

Another thing i have also learned to do, is say: "God i trust you" or "I trust you God" in the midst of chaos, or whatever it may be your going through. Just by letting God know, that you trust him. It reassures your faith in him, and it also will make a huge difference in your life, in your day, in that moment, in the situation. Say it, and mean it, and watch what God will do for you.

Remember: There is a time for everything and reason for EVERYTHING.
Trust in God, and Praise him and Thank him for EVERYTHING in your life.

God will sustain you,
And strengthen you,
And give you a peace and a joy that nothing on earth could ever give!
He will turn everything around in your life, exceed your expectations,
And your cup will be running over.

I love the the time change! (spring forward)

2013-03-10T23:17:00.000-07:00

Hey Yall! I know it's been forever since i've written anything..

So i figured i would post something tonight since i was in the talking/writing mood!

I've noticed lately, im getting back into the things i used to love!

I used to love to draw. (yall probably didnt know that..)

I never was good at it, honestly i cant draw at all.

But years ago, i discovered i loved it,

and i found it oh-so-mesmerizing and therapeutic.

And yesterday, i found myself sitting on my bed drawing.

And there was so much joy in it!

Even though what i had drawn was nothing special,

It just felt good. And i felt inspired. and i loved it!

I also love writing.

Which im sure you can tell ;)

And right now, im enjoying this more than you will ever know!

There is so many things i actually love doing, and enjoy doing.

And over-time, i've forgotten about those things.

Or situations in my life (things that i've been through)

Caused me to lose the desire for those things.

...But It's all coming back to me now :)

So anyway, my message tonight is about this wonderful time change.

Which i know most of you probably hate..

But it's one of my favorite things.

I just cannot stress enough how much i adore the time change.

I love when we "spring forward".

I think it's the most beautiful time of year.

It's life-changing, and it's refreshing.

When i think of winter time, and the time going backwards-

I relate it to lonely, winter nights, that seem to last forever,

When the sun disappears at 5 pm, and the weather is unbearably cold.

And your clothes are double layered, and your skin is dry, and your miserable,

And Always, always freezing cold.

(i also relate it to dark-depressing times in my life.. ugh!)

But when Spring comes along, and the time changes again,

It's absolutely beautiful.

Seriously.

I know we lose an hour of sleep, but who cares?

You sleep enough dont you?

I sure do anyway. Every night.

And i sleep alot in the winter time. Like a bear.

Im also super lazy and always tired in the winter time.

But i live for summer.

No kidding, the joy of my life is summer.

(aside from God of course and the other things i love)

Im addicted to sunshine.

There is nothing better to me than sunshine.

And in the summertime, we get so much more of it.

And i love it, i love it, i love it!!!!!!!!!!!

It stays brighter, longer,

The sun doesnt say goodbye untill around 8.

And the heat is delicious.

Nothing feels better to me than the warm weather and the sun on my skin.

I would trade an hour of sleep, for more sunshine anytime, anyday.

Hello Spring! And I cannot wait to see you Summer!

_____________________________________________________

Also,

If your interested ;) These were the two things i drew yesterday lol

The one of "Alice And The Chesire Cat" Was actually started in 2008.

And i never finished it.

So yesterday i did.......

And Alice alone, is a fresh drawing.

The words written on the pictures are lyrics.

To a Christian song called "Alice In Wonderland"

By Susan Ashton.

One of my most favoritest songs ever.

So beautiful, and bitter-sweet at the same time.

It's lovely. Seriously. Go buy it on iTunes.

It Says:

"She paints her word in yellow and green, covering over the grey's.

Cause lifes demands are hard to understand.. So Alice stays lost in her wonderland..."

It Say's:

"I said, Alice look around you.. People are falling to pieces.

Yeah, even the faithful, the ones who still belive in Jesus"

And also-

This is a painting i did a few years back.

It's Jack & Sally. I love them.

I could honestly go on & on tonight about the things i love,

But i'll spare you ;)

Goodnight Yall.

Be Good.

Love One Another.

Keep On Keepin On'.

Dont Give Up.

& SMILE :D

Every Chance You Get.

I know this is totally off topic, But i have to say real quick before i end this..

Do one thing every day that makes you happy,

Or just makes you smile, or laugh..

-An old friend taught me that.

A person not often mentioned in my life to other's,

But he is someone who has changed my life in so many ways.

Simply, through his kindness..

I dont even think he realizes the difference he has made in my life.

Laughter is one of God's Greatest Gifts.

Use it, It's one of those free gift's he offers us :)

Okay, im going to bed now.. haha

p.s. i adore things that inspire me.. ahh, im like just focusing on those things right now so strongly in life...... and music is most definitely one of them.. music.. and love.. and Jesus.. and.. sunshine lol ;)

Last Night's Thoughts (GOD WILL NEVER DISAPPOINT!)

2013-02-27T07:52:00.000-08:00

My thoughts before i fell asleep last night:

It's human nature to disappoint and to be disappointed.. But God will never disappoint you, ever. (romans 10:11) A man/woman's love might fail you, but Gods love will never fail us. (psalms 136:1) Someone, someday might leave you, but God will never leave you. (hebrews 13:5) God keeps his promises and He fulfills them. (deuteronomy 7:9) And God is not a man that he should lie! (numbers 23:19) You can't compare the things in this life to what God has for you. (psalms 40:5) Stop allowing others to bring you down & Start letting God build you up! & Stop depending on things of this world, or people... to fulfill all of your needs.. GOD WILL SUPPLY ALL OF YOUR NEEDS! (phillipians 4:19)

(thank God i tweeted them, or i would have never remembered, lol)

Do Not Worry. Trust In God!

2012-12-20T07:44:00.002-08:00

You really dont ever have to worry about anything in life, if you REALLY think about it.... Thing's always work out. God always makes a way, and God always bring's you through whatever your going through. I've been through SO many things through-out my entire life.. And i've always worried about the outcome of things... But looking back now, everything all worked out perfectly the way it should. God knows what is best for us, and if things arent going your way.. KNOW THAT HE IS WORKING THINGS OUT IN YOUR FAVOR. He will never let you down. He will take care of it all. Be patient, Dont Worry and PUT YOUR TRUST IN HIM.. ♥

And really look back at everything in your life... All of those things you thought you wanted, you really didnt need, and God knew that. And all of the things that hurt you or changed your life, were all to benefit you, some way, some how.. Just thank God for everything (and trust him)... For the good, and the bad. For the answered prayers and the unanswered prayers... Thank him, for all that he's done, all that he's doing, all that he DIDNT do and all that he is going to do!

End Of The World 12/21/12

2012-12-20T07:40:00.001-08:00

I dont believe in all of this "End of the World" on December 21st stuff. But last night, in the middle of the night. All of the power went out. And i heard it instantly, it woke up, and honestly i was terrified. But the FIRST thing i did, as soon as my eyes opened, was prayed! My mouth immedietely started praying OUT LOUD.

Im happy to know, that even if the world ends, i know who my savior is, and i know who to call on. There is no need to be afraid, All you have to do is call out to Jesus.

"Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." -Psalm 50:15

"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name." Psalm 91:14

Glad i went to Church tonight!

2012-10-03T21:40:00.002-07:00

I just wanted to write a little something tonight. I was going to tweet it, but you know.. Twitter only allows 140 letters. And you know me- i talk too much. I cant just write 140 letters somtimes.

Anyway's i just wanted to say that im very thankful that i went to Church tonight. It was the first time in my life that i went by myself, to a Church that wasnt my own Church. And let me tell you, the devil tried every way to stop me from going.

He put a million road blocks in my way. But i rebuked him in the name of Jesus and i kept going.

And i am sooo glad i did!!! :) :) :) :)

Honestly, i was running late, which then turned into me being in a bad mood, And then i got lost.. Took a wrong turn.. I thought i'd never make it there. I wanted to bust out crying, and turn around and go back home, and sit alone and be miserable. (i think thats what the devil wanted too)

But i kept driving & I kept my eyes focused on JESUS!!!! I even turned my Christian radio off, and just Prayed!!! And i made it there. I was a few minutes late. I missed the song service and a few minutes of the Preaching. But it was so good. And im so glad i went.

That Preacher gave me a word tonight, that i needed. And it stirred up something in my spirit!! My eyes are tearing up now, just thinking about it.

And thankfully i parked beside a young man named Samuel who was late too. He walked with me, and We talked the whole way in, and it made being late worth it! Because i was nervous and scared going alone, And him being there with me comforted me.

So anyway's, besides me being glad that i went to Church...

This is also a message to remember and keep in mind.

Whether it's Preaching, Singing, Witnessing, Going To Church, Reading Your Bible, or Any KIND of effort put towards GOOD works or GOING TO Church OR ANYTHING for the Lord-

When you see negative things coming your way, When there seems to be red flags on every corner, and your aggervated, And you just want to give up........

DONT GIVE UP

& DONT GIVE IN.

BECAUSE THAT IS THE DEVIL.

HE KNOWS YOUR ABOUT TO BE A BLESSING, OR YOUR ABOUT TO RECEIVE A BLESSING, AND HE WILL DO EVERYTHING HE CAN TO STOP YOU FROM GOING FORWARD. So REBUKE HIM IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

And do what you have to do. I promise you, it will be worth it.

And if your doing something for God, or something to honor God, Or even going to Church to SEEK God- I promise you, God is on your side and he's for you. ;)

And if God is FOR YOU, Who Can be against you? :)

NOBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AMEN!!! :) :) :)

Goodnight everyone!

God bless you all!