Bible Promises...

When You Need Guidance
"And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left." (Isaiah 30:21).

"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." (Proverbs 3:5-6).

"For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death." (Psalm 48:14).

"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps." (Proverbs 16:9).

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way." (Psalm 37:23).

"And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in the paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them." (Isaiah 42:16).

"Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory." (Psalm 73:23,24).

"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye." (Psalm 32:8).

"The Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not." (Isaiah 58:11).

"Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth." (John 16:13).

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Matthew 6:33).

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." (Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV).

1 Year.

Yesterday was awesome. Took Logan out to Harrison Hot Springs for the big 1 year. It was really cool. Had some learning experiences, like walking around the Lagoon type thing and then sinking knee deep in water. Watched stars come out and discovered that its a quiet town, all the shops close by eight. I've only been there a few times before and I had forgotten how pretty it was. The beach is amazing and it such a nice day. I don't think I could have asked for anything more. Anyways, it's hot out. Gotta get my tan on.

Question

So.... Been away for awhile.... Thought I'd come back with a question. Ok so I was just wondering, are you supposed to be a go-getter person, or are you supposed to wait for it to come to you. What I mean by this is some people say is let go an let God. But then aren't you, at the same time, supposed to be trying to get closer to him? Its just so confusing.... I had another question but now I can't remember.... I smell food...

Been Tagged...!

Ok so I've been tagged...No idea what that means lol but here it goes.

My Ten Favorite Things

1. God - Even though I have a hard time understanding that He loves me completely it's so great to know that I will always have someone, when it feels as if there isn't.

2. Logan - He's my rock, my strength and my weakness. I have never had a boy-friend care so much. Working together and growing together. Almost a year baby, we're making it :)

3. My "Family" - You know who you are, it's been a blessing to have you in my life. Its been hard but it'll get better soon.

4. My Family - We might not get along all the time, but when we do it makes it all worth it.

5. Church - I haven't gone every time, but when I do I feel like people care about me and genuinely want to know how I am. It's a great church since I've never really liked the way most churches preach or are organized.

6. Bailey - She's my baby. Been my puppy since I was 4. I know she won't always be here with me, but she'll be the best dog I'll ever have.

7. Friends - For the ones I Have, I love you guys. You make my life so much better to cope with and I have a blast when I'm around all of you.

8. The Beach- I love the smell of the ocean, having the sand in between your toes and laying down with a fire to watch the stars come out.

9. Comfy clothes - After a hard day, I really like the feeling of the over sized sweatshirts and the sweat pants that have been broken in just right and you can curl up with a book and never wanna get up.

10. Music - Music affects my mood. There's always a perfect to song to how I'm feeling at that time and there's no better way then to spend a very long car ride rockin out to my favorite stuff.

So who do I tag next? I have no idea how to do the little link type deal but anyways, I'm tagging Mitch, Scott and Jill.

Feeling.....

I'm not really sure why but as of today I'm going to take a break from youth. Just a short one, I just feel like even though we learn about God, I need to learn about him myself. All this information is being pushed at me and I think it would be better if I did it at my own pace, made some decisions and when I'm ready I'll come back. Sunday's still a go though.

I didn't know Ben was leaving for Disney Land. Not till today, no idea when he left or anything. I felt so bad. I know with them I'll always be their little sister and stuff but I feel like to earn that title I need to be there. I feel like I've lost my way with those guys, feels more distant.

-I think I've been feeling too much lately

Unanswered prayers

-One of my favorite country songs. Good message.

Just the other night a hometown football game
My wife and I ran into my old high school flame
And as I introduced them the past came back to me
And I couldn't help but think of the way things used to be.

She was the one that I'd wanted for all times
And each night I'd spend prayin that God would make her mine
And if he'd only grant me this wish I wished back then
I'd never ask for anything again.

(chorus)
Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers
Remember when you're talkin' to the man upstairs
That just because he doesn't answer doesn't mean he don't care
Some of god's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.

She wasn't quite the angel that I remembered in my dreams
And I could tell that time had changed me
Inn her eyes too it seemed
We tried to talk about the old days
There wasn't much we could recall
I guess the lord knows what he's doin' after all.

And as she walked away and I looked at my wife
And then and there I thanked the good lord
For the gifts in my life

Happy Bday to the best brother I know, you'll go far in life. God has a wonderful plan for you. Congradulations. I love you.

Interview with God

I dreamed I had an interview with God.

So you would like to interview me? God asked.

If you have the time I said.

God smiled. My time is eternity.
“What questions do you have in mind for me?

What surprises you most about humankind?

God answered...
That they get bored with childhood,
they rush to grow up, and then
long to be children again.

That they lose their health to make money...
and then lose their money to restore their health.

That by thinking anxiously about the future,
they forget the present,
such that they live in neither
the present nor the future.

That they live as if they will never die,
and die as though they had never lived.

God's hand took mine
and we were silent for a while.

And then I asked...
As a parent, what are some of life's lessons
you want your children to learn?

To learn they cannot make anyone
love them. All they can do
is let themselves be loved.

To learn that it is not good
to compare themselves to others.

To learn to forgive
by practicing forgiveness.

To learn that it only takes a few seconds
to open profound wounds in those they love,
and it can take many years to heal them.

To learn that a rich person
is not one who has the most,
but is one who needs the least.

To learn that there are people
who love them dearly,
but simply have not yet learned
how to express or show their feelings.

To learn that two people can
look at the same thing
and see it differently.

To learn that it is not enough that they
forgive one another, but they must also forgive themselves.

Thank you for your time, I said humbly.

Is there anything else
you would like your children to know?

God smiled and said,
Just know that I am here... Always.

New Awakening

I woke up this morning in such a good mood. Can't quite figure out why, but I think it's just the continuing good mood from yesterday. It's not even sunny. Usually when I wake up and it's sunny it's gunna be a good day. Everything has just starting to work out, and even though I've had to give up some things, make more time for different things and force myself to do it has in the end ( even though it's not close to over ) it's been good for me. Even though I hate to admit it, I'm a little glad I've been given space from people, particularly one person... I don't mean it as I want to get away from them but having limited time to see them makes you miss them more and want to be together so that when you are together you make the most of what you have, you don't take it for granted and everything seems to go better, better communicating, just everything. You know that saying " absence makes the heart grow fonder" that's sort of what I feel like. With all these things I've been now focusing on, I haven't made time for God. I guess I should add Him to my list. ( Just make sure he's at the top ) I've had more energy too lately. Which is awesome.

My aunt is coming out today. I have no idea what we're doing or if we're going anywhere. But It's always fun when we're together so I got no doubts it'll be sweet.

Blah

It was kinda blah today... As Jill would put it; "It's a throw-up day". It's just one of those days and it's like you know what? I really don't care. I was thinking about what Greg said yesterday about God and giving you a spiritual gift. I was trying to think of what mine is. A part of me wants to be like; Oh of course I know I'm good at doing this, or maybe that. But a different part is like what if that's not it. I know I have one, but I don't think I'd really like to say what I'm good at, it feels to me like I'm boasting about something, something that like Greg said, the glory should be given to God; for he gave this gift to you and can easily take it away... Alright well that's what I got from what he said anyways. Makes me think of when I was in elementary school, this one teacher I had and we would sit in a circle, at the beginning of each new term. And we would each have to say 3 things we liked about ourselves, and 3 things we needed to work on. Everyone always wanted to do the negative first. There's always so much more you can come up with that you suck a, then having to say; I think I'm pretty, or I think I'm good at math. And so on. We all hated that circle, the magic circle he called it. Good times, good times.

Had a blonde moment today. I was in the kitchen making a chicken peanut butter sandwich ( tastes a lot better than it sounds ) and I was looking round the chicken for the dark meat. Without really paying much attention I basically had my head in this dead bird, and it was gross, so I lift my head and say to my mom; " Man this thing smells like it's dead". I immediately was like; did I just say that. Anyways, gunna go, we all know it's a school night and gotta get some sleep.

It's Monday

Today's Monday....yay.... Well I guess if you look at it right, it's one day closer to the weekend. I'm just that positive. Staying on that positive note, I've been put on a homework program. Ya, the homework program. I get to see my teachers after every class and they grade me on my performance in class and write down the homework I have to do, and then my parents get to sign it once they see that I've done it. The teenage part of me wants to lash out and say I can do it myself, I'm not that behind anyways. ( I didn't fail anything ) Then there's the mature side saying, you know you need help, and it will be worth it in the end. Eventually the "mature" side one, and so I went to all my classes, and at the end handed them the paper, a few kids asked me why I, of all people would be doing the homework plan and I just said, to make sure I get it done. I stil feel totally stupid though, not being able to do it on my own. Anyways, it'll be over soon. Only 19 more days. That reminds me; 30 more days of school!

Yesterday was our last Sunday with Scott for a bit. I actually thought it was really cool. Giving him the t-shirt, and him telling stories, singing his song and all the usual's. Some of noticed there was a lot more youth that day. Doesn't matter who showed up though, God was there, and proud of Scott and what he'd done for the church and he'll be back soon.

I'm sick again. Ha isn't that great. Ah well, it's going round. The whole sore throat, stomach hurts, coughing and sneezing type deal. I was trying to think what else is wrong with me, and my eyes keep watering. I guess I could add that to my list. I can't think of anything else to write... Its cloudy today.. poo.