be still

I've had somewhat of a rough evening. Just a lot of feelings coming over me because of the things going on around me in friends' lives. As I opened up my journal to pour my heart out tonight, I opened up to a page that said this:

Ps. 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God.
---Know that You are God? That concept didn't hit me until the way home today. When we know that You are God, we come to the realization that You are Almighty. You are forgiving, loving, caring, and gracious. God is the one true God - You are the one true God. You are the beginning and the end - the first and the last. You not only created the universe and its vast beauty, but You also created me. You are my God. Your dwelling place is in my being.
Help me to be conformed to You, transformed by You, and completely changed within Your presence. Thank You for Your glory and Your majesty. You are my hope and my foundation. In You I put my trust. Thank You, Daddy, for loving me and forgiving me.


That's what I needed to read tonight.

Oh, the things that happen to me...

Well, this blog will contain things other than my journalings. Today is an example...

I wear sunglasses at all times. Literally - at all times. If I'm giong somewhere and it's dark outside - I still have my sunglasses sitting on the top of my head. They're attached to me. Often times, if I'm on a trip or out somewhere and have my pj's on, my sunglasses will still be on top of my head. It's been my trademark for awhile now.

Well, today, I noticed something very disturbing. I have indentions on my head where my sunglasses sit. Yep - you got it! I have two indentions with a lump in between on my head where my sunglasses are usually propped up for safe keeping. So, I've now decided - no sunglasses on my head unless they are on my face and I'm out in the sun. I've been trying to flatten that part of my head out since I made this discovery.

Eesh! Who has a lump on their head? ---Me!

yeah

Have you ever felt utterly and completely unworthy of anything and everything you've ever dreamed of having...yet you still hope to have one day...?

blood drive

Have you ever given blood? Like, for a blood drive? The last time I gave blood, I almost puked all over myself and everyone standing around me. Because of that, I got all of this attention from the nurses tending to everyone that day - and I didn't mind it at all! Anything they could do to make me feel better was great! They propped my feet up, put a fan directly in front of my face, and stuffed an ice-cold pack behind my neck. Besides having chattering teeth, I felt a LOT better shortly after they tended to my needs.

Well, Jesus gave blood too. But His blood didn't save only 2 or 3 lives as the ladies told me my blood would save that day. No - His blood saved all of mankind who would believe in Him and follow Him. He gave it all. As He was giving His blood, He became weak and desired something to drink. Did we rush to His side with an ice old Coke with a straw for easy drinking? No - we offered Jesus, our Majesty and Savior, a vinegar-soaked rag, which only caused more discomfort than anything else. He didn't demand a fan or an ice pack - He didn't even demand a host of angels for that matter. He endured the giving of not only His blood but His life. His majesty was seen after He died and rose again after 3 days. But, His body still bore the scars - reminders to us that He gave it all on that day. Not only His blood, but His life.

And He did it for us - for you.

the beginnings

I've always wanted to share some of my journalings with people. Nothing very spectacular, but I've often dreamed of putting together a devotional type book for young people/young single women. So, I'm just going to share some of my stuff here from time to time. Feel free to comment or whatnot.

enjoy!