Faith: to know without a shadow of a doubt the trustworthiness of something or someone...
It's something every christian must have, it is what defines our beliefs... It is something I never gave much thought to, i mean I knew I had it because I'm saved... but it is something that must be proven in our lives and will be at some point... its easy to proclaim how strong your faith is when everything is going perfectly, smoothly and our way... but it is proven when we go through trials and everything falls apart and when you are still standing after its all over it because faith is what is holding you together, that is when you know you truly have faith, strong and true...
Thursday, June 17, 2010
midnight talks...
Don't you just love when you have a discussion with someone about something and then its preached on the next service? its so reassuring... It happened to me last weekend, Saturday night I drove a friend home and we ended up sitting in her driveway til 1 AM talking about... everything... about how important it is to not get distracted by petty things in life, to focus on the big picture... about being emotional dependant on God so life wont be such a roller coaster ride, which is something that is so hard for me. I'm a very emotional person, i feel things very deeply whether is love, hate, rejection, confusion, hope, pain, no matter what is it I feel it deeply which makes being emotionally dependent on God a challenge... we talked about being desperate before God, being so desperate for more... and truly trusting him so much where there is peace and joy and contentment in your life, that's hard to, its something Ive been praying for and do desperately want but to get all that again like I had before I know Gods waiting for me to let go, of the pain, fear, unforgivness, whatever is it that's holding me back from having all of God... About humbling yourself to gain qualities from others... how annoyances are sometimes just jealously... and not everything is going to be logical or make sense... And about getting so close to God that he is your focus which really does make everything else fade, its like ascending to another level where stupid things just don't matter anymore... having a Jesus heart...
On Sunday Night Pastor Willams preached a sermon " If that same spirit..."
Romans 8:11 "And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you."
He talked about how its all about Gods spirit being IN you, and if hes truly in you then you will be recreated... completely focused on God... addicted to Christ. How its not a one time event its a constant posture we need to be in and desire we need to have.
It was encouraging to hear a sermon about things I had just been talking and praying about and struggling with... sometimes I feel invisible, like God doesn't hear me or gets sick of hearing to same prayers from me all the time... this sermon was kinda like a "Yes Lindsey I'm right here and I do hear your prayers, don't give up".
It might seem like such a little thing to you but to me it was exactly what I needed to hear :)
On Sunday Night Pastor Willams preached a sermon " If that same spirit..."
Romans 8:11 "And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you."
He talked about how its all about Gods spirit being IN you, and if hes truly in you then you will be recreated... completely focused on God... addicted to Christ. How its not a one time event its a constant posture we need to be in and desire we need to have.
It was encouraging to hear a sermon about things I had just been talking and praying about and struggling with... sometimes I feel invisible, like God doesn't hear me or gets sick of hearing to same prayers from me all the time... this sermon was kinda like a "Yes Lindsey I'm right here and I do hear your prayers, don't give up".
It might seem like such a little thing to you but to me it was exactly what I needed to hear :)
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Twenty Question Tuesday...
So Traditionally It Five Question Friday but since I'm new to this blogging thing I decided to catch up with 20 question Tuesday. I promise to keep my answers short and interesting :)
1. If you could go back to college would you change your major? Or, if you were to go to college right now...what major would you choose?
When I graduated high school the thought of another four years of school terrified me, looking back now I have to laugh because in September ill be starting my 5th year of education outside of high school, so if I could go back Id just buckle down and do nursing school because honestly four years goes by a lot quicker than i originally thought...
2. What do you love most about your home?
Well I did just move back into my parents house and what I love most there is the kitchen, not because it always full of yummy food (which it is because my mom is an amazing baker) but I love how its cozy, and surrounded with orchids and always smelled delicious and is usually filled with family busy cooking or eating and laughing... for most houses the living room is where you hang out but in my house its the kitchen. And when I'm living on my own I love my bedroom, its my peaceful sanctuary where I do my best thinking... praying... studying... etc...
3. What types of books do you like to read (if you like to read at all)?
I love history and will read pretty much anything with a history twist either fiction or non-fiction, doesn't matter... i actually love reading in general and if you give me a book no matter what topic ill probably read it :)
4. What is the grossest thing you've ever eaten?
Id have to say bitter herbs (skuma wiki) in Kenya were the most disgusting thing my tongue has ever tasted, so so so bitter! uck!
5. If you HAD to be a character on a TV show, whom would you be?
Like specifically? hmm... this is hard... maybe Rory from Gilmore Girls or Izzie from Greys Anatomy...
6. What is your worst memory of your siblings?
I very clearly remember Sarah with her vicious nails scratching my across the face multiple times... very painful!
7. What was YOUR naughtiest childhood memory? (Must be something YOU did, no pawning it off on someone else!)
On the day before my Aunts wedding I decided to give my bangs a trim all by myself, lets just say I got very carried away with the scissors and when I had finished I had about 1/2 inch left to my bangs... I had to wear a hat to the wedding haha
8. Where do you like to go to relax?
My favorite way of relaxing is sleep... so usually my bed :)
9. What was the last thing you won?
hmm... Ive won quite a few things but the best was probably a car... I won it at my after prom party, the funny thing is I didnt even go to prom and I only went to the after prom party because I wanted to win the car... and I did! AND it was a jetta! (which is my favorite car). It was such a blessing!
10. If you could be on a game show, which would you choose?
im not really a fan of game shows but I guess Id be on "So you think you're smarter than a 5th grader?"
11.Is there something you've always wanted to try but just can't muster up the courage to actually do yet?
Yes... sky diving... I really really want to but at the same time my stomach feels funny just thinking about actually jumping out of a plane... someday :)
12. If you had $100 handed to you in cash, what would you spend it on?
a day at the spa :) selfish I know...
13. What was your favorite piece of playground equipment as a child?
definitely the swings... I love that feeling of flying and the whoosing sound they make
14. Do you prefer a sweet or hearty breakfast?
Im a breakfast girl for sure, I could eat eat for every meal If I had to and I love all breakfast food, eggs... bacon... hash browns... sausage.. pancakes... waffles... mmm I need to stop im getting hungry.
15. Are you a Neat Freak or a Messy Bessy?
Honestly for a such an neurotic, OCD, organized person I can be pretty messy, but only with certain things... like clothes, there never where there supposed to be... and my car, its like a black hole, if it goes in itll probably never come out... seriously
16. Take your pick...date night, girls night out, or night out alone?
Well since I dont have anyone to go on a date with and I hate being alone I choose a girls night out :) Lucky for me thats pretty much every night of my life...
17.Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
Almost
18.What is your favorite flower and why?
Calalillies... they're simple, neat and beautiful
19.If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself?
Take more risks... dont be so afraid of the unknown... be careful of your words
20.Favorite ice cream?
soo difficult to choose one! coconut... mint chocolate chip... black rasberry
1. If you could go back to college would you change your major? Or, if you were to go to college right now...what major would you choose?
When I graduated high school the thought of another four years of school terrified me, looking back now I have to laugh because in September ill be starting my 5th year of education outside of high school, so if I could go back Id just buckle down and do nursing school because honestly four years goes by a lot quicker than i originally thought...
2. What do you love most about your home?
Well I did just move back into my parents house and what I love most there is the kitchen, not because it always full of yummy food (which it is because my mom is an amazing baker) but I love how its cozy, and surrounded with orchids and always smelled delicious and is usually filled with family busy cooking or eating and laughing... for most houses the living room is where you hang out but in my house its the kitchen. And when I'm living on my own I love my bedroom, its my peaceful sanctuary where I do my best thinking... praying... studying... etc...
3. What types of books do you like to read (if you like to read at all)?
I love history and will read pretty much anything with a history twist either fiction or non-fiction, doesn't matter... i actually love reading in general and if you give me a book no matter what topic ill probably read it :)
4. What is the grossest thing you've ever eaten?
Id have to say bitter herbs (skuma wiki) in Kenya were the most disgusting thing my tongue has ever tasted, so so so bitter! uck!
5. If you HAD to be a character on a TV show, whom would you be?
Like specifically? hmm... this is hard... maybe Rory from Gilmore Girls or Izzie from Greys Anatomy...
6. What is your worst memory of your siblings?
I very clearly remember Sarah with her vicious nails scratching my across the face multiple times... very painful!
7. What was YOUR naughtiest childhood memory? (Must be something YOU did, no pawning it off on someone else!)
On the day before my Aunts wedding I decided to give my bangs a trim all by myself, lets just say I got very carried away with the scissors and when I had finished I had about 1/2 inch left to my bangs... I had to wear a hat to the wedding haha
8. Where do you like to go to relax?
My favorite way of relaxing is sleep... so usually my bed :)
9. What was the last thing you won?
hmm... Ive won quite a few things but the best was probably a car... I won it at my after prom party, the funny thing is I didnt even go to prom and I only went to the after prom party because I wanted to win the car... and I did! AND it was a jetta! (which is my favorite car). It was such a blessing!
10. If you could be on a game show, which would you choose?
im not really a fan of game shows but I guess Id be on "So you think you're smarter than a 5th grader?"
11.Is there something you've always wanted to try but just can't muster up the courage to actually do yet?
Yes... sky diving... I really really want to but at the same time my stomach feels funny just thinking about actually jumping out of a plane... someday :)
12. If you had $100 handed to you in cash, what would you spend it on?
a day at the spa :) selfish I know...
13. What was your favorite piece of playground equipment as a child?
definitely the swings... I love that feeling of flying and the whoosing sound they make
14. Do you prefer a sweet or hearty breakfast?
Im a breakfast girl for sure, I could eat eat for every meal If I had to and I love all breakfast food, eggs... bacon... hash browns... sausage.. pancakes... waffles... mmm I need to stop im getting hungry.
15. Are you a Neat Freak or a Messy Bessy?
Honestly for a such an neurotic, OCD, organized person I can be pretty messy, but only with certain things... like clothes, there never where there supposed to be... and my car, its like a black hole, if it goes in itll probably never come out... seriously
16. Take your pick...date night, girls night out, or night out alone?
Well since I dont have anyone to go on a date with and I hate being alone I choose a girls night out :) Lucky for me thats pretty much every night of my life...
17.Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
Almost
18.What is your favorite flower and why?
Calalillies... they're simple, neat and beautiful
19.If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself?
Take more risks... dont be so afraid of the unknown... be careful of your words
20.Favorite ice cream?
soo difficult to choose one! coconut... mint chocolate chip... black rasberry
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