True Love Waits..We've all seen the purity rings that say "True Love Waits"...in fact, I have one myself, these rings represent a vow that was made to stay sexually pure before marriage. ( I believe everyone should make this vow). When I made the vow to be abstinent till marriage, I also made the vow not to date until I was mature enough, and knew who I was in Christ first. Of course it hasn't at all been easy not dating, there has definitely been times I've felt left out cause I didn't have a boyfriend, and all my friends did. But what I learned, is that I've found more satisfaction through Christ then I would any guy, and I learned that, If God can't make me 100% satisfied, then what made me think a guy could? No guy could ever compare to what I've found in Jesus, His love is so much more amazing, real, and free then any love a guy could give me. Because of my decision to not date, I've totally devoted all the time, attention, and pursuing I would into a guy into Christ, and what I found was that, Christ is my first love! and He always will be!! This may sound funny, but now, I absolutely LOVE being single, I can pursue God and have all my attention devoted completly to Him, without any distractions =) In doing so, I've found out who He says I am, and I've learned what He's called me to do.
Although, Please don't mistake me, I of course still want to get married, and all haha. I've learned that there is beauty in 2 things specifically, obedience and patience, patience is the key. The phrase "True love waits" is so lightly taken, the word "waits" can also be translated as "patience" or "patient", So, when we are patient, and obedient, resting in God's peace, our true love will come, but first, you have to make Jesus your first true love, cause He is =)
Friday, December 17, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Speak peace to my heart...
As seasons are changing, so is my life, I only want to go in Your direction, I only want to do what will bring me closer to You. I love Your heart, its so beautiful, and full of truth.
Even when I doubt myself and what I'm called to do, I'm always reminded of You, and how even if no one is for me, I know that You always are, You're always constantly singing peace over my heart.
Then I remember, that You are always for me, and You always will be. When everyone else doubts me, You always cheer me on.
So I won't be afraid of the calling or any direction, I'll always remember You are always close. I'll cling to Your absolute truth, I'll cling to You. I'll know what You've told me, I'll stick to what you've spoken, but whatever I do let it only glorify You. Let me bring joy to your heart, and glory to Your awesome name. I'm completely Yours, I'll completely obey, even when the world says its a crazy thing for me to do, I know what is right, I know what is true, I'll only do what You've told me to do.
Calm my heart, hide me, wrap me in Your arms, keep me from all the impurities of this world. In You I can rest, in You I'm still, in You I'm complete, I'll do Your will.
Even when I doubt myself and what I'm called to do, I'm always reminded of You, and how even if no one is for me, I know that You always are, You're always constantly singing peace over my heart.
Then I remember, that You are always for me, and You always will be. When everyone else doubts me, You always cheer me on.
So I won't be afraid of the calling or any direction, I'll always remember You are always close. I'll cling to Your absolute truth, I'll cling to You. I'll know what You've told me, I'll stick to what you've spoken, but whatever I do let it only glorify You. Let me bring joy to your heart, and glory to Your awesome name. I'm completely Yours, I'll completely obey, even when the world says its a crazy thing for me to do, I know what is right, I know what is true, I'll only do what You've told me to do.
Calm my heart, hide me, wrap me in Your arms, keep me from all the impurities of this world. In You I can rest, in You I'm still, in You I'm complete, I'll do Your will.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
All of Him for little 'ol me?!
Everyday, we need to realize that no matter where we are at in our lives, whether we are exited for our future, living today to the fullest, having a bad day, feeling separated from God, no matter what God always deserves to be praised because He is sooooo good! He is so amazing! God doesn't at all deserve our half-hearted praise when we just don't "feel" like praising right now, cause we are really "going through some things" and we feel "distant from God" but the truth is, He is still there, it is us that distances ourselves from Him. It isn't fair to God when we don't praise Him with our whole being, when Christ came and died for us, there was nothing half-hearted about it. Jesus gave His absolute BEST when he died for us, so in return, the least we can do, is give Him our selves, whole, holding nothing back from Him, he deserves our absolute best. Just think of the exchange, Jesus, gave us himself, whole, beautiful, healing, prosperity, miracles, LOVE, joy, peace, authority over all evil, power, protection, freedom, and so many other blessings in exchange for us, sin natured, carnal minded, un-reedemable beings, all just because He was (and is) SOOO completly head over heals in love with us! Wow! Caraca! haha makes me happy! =)
Carpe Diem!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
"Christians"
"Christians" ... so many of us call ourselves it, but do we really know what it means to be a Christian, actually, what is a Christian?
If you were to look up the word "Christian" in the Websters Dictionary this would be the definition you would find:
Relating to or characteristic of Christianity, following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ.
(then I saw it listed the characteristics of Christian...)
Characteristic of a Christian people; civilized; kind; kindly; gently; beneficent
...Now of course these are not all of the characteristics of a Christian, (with love being excluded from this list as well as lots others)
"Christians" today are being persecuted and its not because of what they believe in. However, it's because there have been people that have called themselves "Christians" but haven't exhibited the attributes of God, not even remotely, but they have used the title "Christian" and have drug it through the dirt and stomped on it, they have done this by using their "Christian" title to abuse people, condemn them, hurt them, and backstab them, all in the name of Christ. Not at all showing love, like Christ did, it's turning the lost off to Christ, because they are saying "if that's what Christ is like, I don't want it!" ...how sad! We as Christians should always be making people jumping after Christ because they see His love shining through us so brightly that they are saying, "whatever you have, I want it to! I need it!". Although, those who have missed the "Christian" title by failing to display Christ's attributes are not only giving Christians a bad name, but most importantly they are giving Christ (the one they are suppose to be representing) a bad name. People don't know what Christ is like unless we show them, because Christ is in us, and He has left that responsibility to His kids ("Christians"). People have been so hurt by so many "Christians" that they don't even want anything to do with Christ. So without proclaiming "I am a Christian!" lets show them that we are in fact, a displayer of the characteristics of God, so that they may know Christ that is in us.
If you were to look up the word "Christian" in the Websters Dictionary this would be the definition you would find:
Relating to or characteristic of Christianity, following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ.
(then I saw it listed the characteristics of Christian...)
Characteristic of a Christian people; civilized; kind; kindly; gently; beneficent
...Now of course these are not all of the characteristics of a Christian, (with love being excluded from this list as well as lots others)
"Christians" today are being persecuted and its not because of what they believe in. However, it's because there have been people that have called themselves "Christians" but haven't exhibited the attributes of God, not even remotely, but they have used the title "Christian" and have drug it through the dirt and stomped on it, they have done this by using their "Christian" title to abuse people, condemn them, hurt them, and backstab them, all in the name of Christ. Not at all showing love, like Christ did, it's turning the lost off to Christ, because they are saying "if that's what Christ is like, I don't want it!" ...how sad! We as Christians should always be making people jumping after Christ because they see His love shining through us so brightly that they are saying, "whatever you have, I want it to! I need it!". Although, those who have missed the "Christian" title by failing to display Christ's attributes are not only giving Christians a bad name, but most importantly they are giving Christ (the one they are suppose to be representing) a bad name. People don't know what Christ is like unless we show them, because Christ is in us, and He has left that responsibility to His kids ("Christians"). People have been so hurt by so many "Christians" that they don't even want anything to do with Christ. So without proclaiming "I am a Christian!" lets show them that we are in fact, a displayer of the characteristics of God, so that they may know Christ that is in us.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
My Best Friend!...
My Best Friend!...
...is bigger and better than anything and anyone!
...has and is ALWAYS there for me! and is ALWAYS faithful to me, even when I'm not faithful to Him.
...sees all my imperfections and still manages to see me as a beautiful person.
...loves me so much, and is always trying to show me how much he loves me!
...knows what I'm gonna think before the thought even comes to my mind.
...knows what I'm gonna say before I say it.
...never gets annoyed or bothered by me.
...loves to hear everything I have to say...even if I'm just rambling. :)
...cares about EVERYTHING that is going on in my life.
...always has the best advice.
...never ever says a negative word, or thinks a negative thought about me.
...only speaks love to and about me.
...never tells my secrets.
...never lies to me.
...is so patient with me :)
...is forever faithful.
...knows everything!
...is amazing!
...is hardcore :)
...always and only wants whats best for me.
...IS love <3
...is everything I will ever need.
...loves me so much he died for me.
...wants to be Your best friend too!
...........My Best Friend...is Jesus! :)
~Psalm 139~
...is bigger and better than anything and anyone!
...has and is ALWAYS there for me! and is ALWAYS faithful to me, even when I'm not faithful to Him.
...sees all my imperfections and still manages to see me as a beautiful person.
...loves me so much, and is always trying to show me how much he loves me!
...knows what I'm gonna think before the thought even comes to my mind.
...knows what I'm gonna say before I say it.
...never gets annoyed or bothered by me.
...loves to hear everything I have to say...even if I'm just rambling. :)
...cares about EVERYTHING that is going on in my life.
...always has the best advice.
...never ever says a negative word, or thinks a negative thought about me.
...only speaks love to and about me.
...never tells my secrets.
...never lies to me.
...is so patient with me :)
...is forever faithful.
...knows everything!
...is amazing!
...is hardcore :)
...always and only wants whats best for me.
...IS love <3
...is everything I will ever need.
...loves me so much he died for me.
...wants to be Your best friend too!
...........My Best Friend...is Jesus! :)
~Psalm 139~
Saturday, August 14, 2010
~His Eyes~
~His Eyes~
What would it be like to see People through the same eyes Jesus sees them through? What would we see in everyday people we so nonchalantly pass in our everyday life? What would we see?
We’d see thousands of people as they really are and not what they are trying and pretending to be. We’d see the real them. We’d see the person behind the mask. We’d see all the hurts, and pains, caused by; family, friends, relationships, friendships, fears, worries, and other (hurting) people. We’d see them crying on the inside, desperate for healing and change. We’d see sorrow and fear, mistrust and rejection, a lack of confidence and a lack of self esteem.
If we saw people in this way, how different would we treat them? How much would this change our look on people’s fragile lives? How much more would we try to show Christ’s love toward them? How much more would we be compelled to show God’s love? How much more would we then realize, how precious just one life is? ...How much would we then realize, as Christians, we are so blessed to know God’s love and healing and that we don’t have to live our lives hidden behind a mask of pain?
Instead of getting frustrated or annoyed with people, we’d want to show them the love of Jesus more than ever. We’d want to show them they don’t have to stay in hurt, pain, anger (Psalms 37:8), rejection, fear, anticipation (Philippians 4:6) or worry (2 Timothy 1:7, Psalms 37:5). But that Christ’s love and peace will overwhelm them, and is bigger than anything that has ever kept them bound inside.
Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 15:13, Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 18:21
~1 Corinthians 13:1-8~
What would it be like to see People through the same eyes Jesus sees them through? What would we see in everyday people we so nonchalantly pass in our everyday life? What would we see?
We’d see thousands of people as they really are and not what they are trying and pretending to be. We’d see the real them. We’d see the person behind the mask. We’d see all the hurts, and pains, caused by; family, friends, relationships, friendships, fears, worries, and other (hurting) people. We’d see them crying on the inside, desperate for healing and change. We’d see sorrow and fear, mistrust and rejection, a lack of confidence and a lack of self esteem.
If we saw people in this way, how different would we treat them? How much would this change our look on people’s fragile lives? How much more would we try to show Christ’s love toward them? How much more would we be compelled to show God’s love? How much more would we then realize, how precious just one life is? ...How much would we then realize, as Christians, we are so blessed to know God’s love and healing and that we don’t have to live our lives hidden behind a mask of pain?
Instead of getting frustrated or annoyed with people, we’d want to show them the love of Jesus more than ever. We’d want to show them they don’t have to stay in hurt, pain, anger (Psalms 37:8), rejection, fear, anticipation (Philippians 4:6) or worry (2 Timothy 1:7, Psalms 37:5). But that Christ’s love and peace will overwhelm them, and is bigger than anything that has ever kept them bound inside.
Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 15:13, Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 18:21
~1 Corinthians 13:1-8~
Jump in!
Jump In the Water!!
In this blog, You may have some funny parallels, however follow it, and you'll see what I'm trying to say :)
First, think of God like the Ocean, the water (this is what he'll be referred to as).
God is like an Ocean, if You let him, He'll forever soak you in his love, peace, joy, power, healing, blessings, and whatever else you need him to be in your life.
Some people only want "enough God" to cool down from the heat of this world, so they'll stay ashore with only there feet a little wet. Others, in a boat, floating, satisfied, but scared to find out what lies beyond there "safe zone", thus they become comfortable just floating around (these are the people that go to church regularly, pray, worship, and hold bible studies on friday nights). These are also the ones shouting to others, from there "safe place" (there boat) that the water/ocean (God) is good and for the other people to come aboard!
However, only the few brave, curious, courageous Christians are willing to leave that comfortable floating place (there boat) and jump in the water to explore what else God has for them.-Only these people, brave enough to be different, will find no limits in the ocean, and will find and see the beauty that lies in the endless presence of God. The ones in the boat look at the people that have jumped in the water like they are crazy, but only the ones that have jumped in can truely know and see the fullest of God's Glory, and know the freedom once they have jumped in.
Floaters, Jump in! The devil isn't at all scared or threatend by you, he'll even sit with you in your boat keeping you from jumping in, he'll make you satisfied with were you're at. He'll scare you with the thoughts like; "If I do that, what will people think of me?", "I'll look funny doing that", or "I'm comfortable with where I'm at, I know where I'm going when I die, and thats all that matters, right?". He knows that if you jump in, and understand and get the revelation of God's love, you'll never go back to your boat. The devil is only threatened by those that have jumped in the water, those are the people that scare him.
Don't wait for a storm to make you realize you need to Jump in and go deeper in God.
But remember, where there is water there are other nuisances, like bugs, mosquitos, storms and such that will pester you along the way. Staying under the water (the presence of God) those things will be a brush of the shoulder.
Also, Be careful for those things that APPEAR to be the Ocean (God), such as; pools, lakes, rivers, and ponds, (these things represent false religions). Because in these you can only go so far, so deep until you hit bottom and discover there is nothing there and you are made to come back to the surface, and look for the real ocean.
-So, dont stay satisfied, on the shore, or floating in a boat above the water, but trust the one who knows the waters, inside and out. In order to go deeper, you have to jump out of your comfort zone (boat) and get wet! don't be scared! JUMP IN!! :)
In this blog, You may have some funny parallels, however follow it, and you'll see what I'm trying to say :)
First, think of God like the Ocean, the water (this is what he'll be referred to as).
God is like an Ocean, if You let him, He'll forever soak you in his love, peace, joy, power, healing, blessings, and whatever else you need him to be in your life.
Some people only want "enough God" to cool down from the heat of this world, so they'll stay ashore with only there feet a little wet. Others, in a boat, floating, satisfied, but scared to find out what lies beyond there "safe zone", thus they become comfortable just floating around (these are the people that go to church regularly, pray, worship, and hold bible studies on friday nights). These are also the ones shouting to others, from there "safe place" (there boat) that the water/ocean (God) is good and for the other people to come aboard!
However, only the few brave, curious, courageous Christians are willing to leave that comfortable floating place (there boat) and jump in the water to explore what else God has for them.-Only these people, brave enough to be different, will find no limits in the ocean, and will find and see the beauty that lies in the endless presence of God. The ones in the boat look at the people that have jumped in the water like they are crazy, but only the ones that have jumped in can truely know and see the fullest of God's Glory, and know the freedom once they have jumped in.
Floaters, Jump in! The devil isn't at all scared or threatend by you, he'll even sit with you in your boat keeping you from jumping in, he'll make you satisfied with were you're at. He'll scare you with the thoughts like; "If I do that, what will people think of me?", "I'll look funny doing that", or "I'm comfortable with where I'm at, I know where I'm going when I die, and thats all that matters, right?". He knows that if you jump in, and understand and get the revelation of God's love, you'll never go back to your boat. The devil is only threatened by those that have jumped in the water, those are the people that scare him.
Don't wait for a storm to make you realize you need to Jump in and go deeper in God.
But remember, where there is water there are other nuisances, like bugs, mosquitos, storms and such that will pester you along the way. Staying under the water (the presence of God) those things will be a brush of the shoulder.
Also, Be careful for those things that APPEAR to be the Ocean (God), such as; pools, lakes, rivers, and ponds, (these things represent false religions). Because in these you can only go so far, so deep until you hit bottom and discover there is nothing there and you are made to come back to the surface, and look for the real ocean.
-So, dont stay satisfied, on the shore, or floating in a boat above the water, but trust the one who knows the waters, inside and out. In order to go deeper, you have to jump out of your comfort zone (boat) and get wet! don't be scared! JUMP IN!! :)
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