You raise me up. Thank God that this school has a room with mirrors (:
I can do dance workouts!

Trust in the Lord

Today I took a Theology test that is required for all theology majors at my university and half way through the test I realized that I didn't pray before taking the test.
I immediately stopped and closed my eyes. I begged that I recall anything that I may not remember.
There were a few questions that I had to guess on because I didn't remember.
I knew that I would pass the test because I knew the majority of the questions, but I knew that the ones I guessed on would be wrong.
Later in the day I looked up the answers, and the guesses that I did on the test were correct guesses.
Amazed and laughing I had to write and say, Glory to God, trust in Him and he will show you the way.

Proverbs 3: 5,6
is the only way to describe my feelings at the moment.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall make your paths straight. 

Friends will bring us to the Cross

Today I had the pleasure of encountering someone searching for God. It took me by surprise and I wasn't sure if I was ready for it, but I was immensely pleased with being presented with a random prayer with a good friend.
Prayer, I believe, is very important in daily life, and to have the honor of praying with another was something that brought warmth to my heart. After praying I thought about the effects of prayer and my friendship with others. Then I began to think of going the extra mile.
Yes, prayer is a beautiful thing, but action is also a great thing. perhaps after praying with someone you could take them out for ice cream or go bike riding. Whatever the action is, it will go well appreciated.
My walk with God is definitely a compelling one with action and a love that I must share with others. So when a friend comes to me, I could only hope that I can bring them to the cross.
Not show them what I can do, but the wonders that God can do in ones life.
Become that loving friend that prays
become that loving friend that takes action
become that loving friend that shows support
become that loving friend that brings him/her to the cross

Who's in Control?

As I was revising my research paper my mother was talking to me about how I am going to pay for college, the idea stressed me out to the point that I began researching bank loans and financial aid. I even started filling out my FAFSA. My body became tense as I started to worry about being able to do all of this in time for me to transfer. My mom helped me calm down and apologized for making me stress about money while I was studying for my finals. I then got back to studying. 

Why did I worry so much? Did I not feel that I was prepared? Did I make a mistake by leaving so quickly? 

Psalms 46: 10 says "Be still and know that I am God "

Such a short verse but it really calm your nerves. Here I was going crazy and being anything BUT still because I forgot that He is God. He is in control and I can relax now. I did my part. 

Sometimes we can get angry and stress out about life because of deadlines and money. But take a step back and realize that God there with you and watching you stress out and just waiting until you pray for his help. All He needs if for you to have a little faith in Him to help you in your situation.

Hot Chocolate

I was craving hot chocolate so I immediately whipped up some Ibarra after coming back from my Biological Anthropology class at 1030pm. I usually don't drink anything or eat anything besides water after 9pm, but today was an exception. BOY am I glad I did. It made my day. I sipped it while reading my lesson in total silence. Everyone in the house was asleep besides me. I was about to turn on the TV right after finishing the lesson, but instead I just sat snuggled up with the hot chocolate in my hand and began to realize what a lucky girl I am. I have a wonderful house and amazing family.
Im very blessed.

Defeat through Jesus

I have been struggling

I kept telling myself that in order to change my ways I had to stop thinking about it and keep away from certain things.

But last night, I had a horrible nightmare about me being evil.

I woke up frightened and felt like I was indeed unable to escape my evil ways.

I felt like crying, I felt hopeless.

I kneeled side my bed and began to pray, "God I cannot do this on my own, I am a sinner, I cant keep myself from my evil ways. Lord Help me, Please."

I began my regular activities and felt like I had unpacked a huge load.

Here I was, trying to carry this load myself and not asking for help. Instead I tried doing it all on my own. God was just begging me to give him my burden but I kept refusing and refusing.

Last weeks Sabbath lesson was about depending on God.

I told myself that I knew that already and not depending on God was not a problem for me.

I was totally wrong. Sometimes I think I am okay and that I don't need certain advice or help

but I am quickly shown that I do need it. I need God.

everyone does, we are all sinners falling short of the glory of God.

I thank God for taken that burden off of me, I felt free

Ones spiritual life is an everyday dedication

You can't do it one day then not another because then you find yourself lost and say "how did I get here?"

Take Gods hand and He will help you

Dont try to carry your own burdens because one day we will become exhausted and give up

with the help of God we can walk freely, without load, without worry.

Wedding

Today was my cousins wedding and to my surprise I was at awe with the theme, decorations, ceremony, and reception. EVERYTHING was so original and sweet. The wedding was so personal, you could really tell that they took the time to think of the cute ideas that appeared in the wedding. My mom and I couldn't get over the fact that they washed each others feet at their ceremony and had a bit of praise with good worship songs by hillsong united (:
Overall I give it a 4.0 on a 4.0 scale. It was simple yet very very cute.
I loved every minute of it.
Listening to Josh's vows were so touching.

They are a couple dedicated to God and that it the way it is supposed to be.

God really did make them like puzzle pieces.

He created marriage as a partnership in encouragement and achievement of better things that one could not do on their own. If God is at the center of your relationship/marriage then it is guaranteed to be a success. Never does God promise that it will be perfect, and He outlines the basis of a legitimate reason to divorce. Marriage is not easy, but it will be a lot easier when God is who you both look to. 

Something the pastor said "When you have God in your heart, you are whole and you do not need another to complete you, but when two complete people come together it makes something spectacular"

Love each other and grow together in God