Hello 2012!

Gosh, this year has been both the best & scariest of my life!

God has taken me through such a beautiful & crazy journey.

Trust.

That was my 'one word' for 2011.

And everyday, I have seen how important it is.

 January 1, 2011 came & my heart was stirred with anxiety & fear though it could make a home in my life.
Am I going to get a job? What am I gonna do after high school? What will I even study? 

Then, I heard Him speak a word to me that He would want me to focus on for the new year 2011. The word was trust.

He’s taken me one step at a time

Has taken me places

Has answered prayers.

Let dreams come to pass.

Developed passions inside me.

He encouraged me with this verse:

“The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you, Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged” Deut 31:8

He has grown me so much in confidence, courage, delighting in Him, trusting Him.

This year has also brought a lot of stuggles. With self-image, self-worth. Going through valleys of dryness. It hasn't been all flowers and rainbows. But He got me through everything.

Time is flying & Im already 18. But even when im 80, God will always remain the same. This year He started opening up the possibilities in my heart for many dreams. Has taken me on a journey to enjoy the waiting season. He has shown me gifts & talents I never knew I had!

God has made everything beautiful in its time. Ecc. 3:11

My new words for 2012: Delight. Abide. Remain.

This next year I want to stop pursuing my dreams more than I pursue God. I want to delight in Him, remain in His love, and continue to trust Him.

John 15:5

Psalm 121

Ps. 27 & 28

If I don’t stand firm on faith, I won’t stand at all.

Thank You Abba for everything You have brought me to & through. For guiding my footsteps and revealing wonderful things!

Goodbye 2011.

Hello 2012!

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A Lovely Woman - Biblical Womanhood

Hello!

I wanted to share a few thoughts that have been flowing in & out of my mind today!

Not that I know much about this topic on biblical womanhood, but boy am I so facsinated with it. I desire it greatly.

But how many can agree with me that is is hard?

Especially with the world we live in--it's tough to be a true woman of God.

One thing that I love is that Jesus calls us His children...& because He is a King (!) we are His daughters & sons, His princes & princesses. (But in the case, I'm talking to the princesses)

There's something oh so special to me about being called a Princess.

For years, to me, it meant a being a diva/girly girl/brat type princess.

 But now, I want to recognize it as an inner beauty, deep inside your soul, lovely, honorable princess.

This is sorta what I mean...

"A strong woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape;

But a woman of strength looks deep inside to keep her soul in shape.

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything;

But a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear.

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her;

But a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone.

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future;

But a woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be blessings and capitalizes on them.

A strong woman walks sure foodetly;

But a woman of strength knows when to ask for help.

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face;

But a woman of strength wears grace.

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey;

But a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong."

-Unknown-

I love being a woman! I thank the Lord that I am one, & I want to find out more how I can be a pleasing & lovely one to Him.

There are some verses that stick out to me:

"If a woman has long hair, it is her glory." ~1 Cor. 11:15~

Now, to me, this makes me think about femininity. That's a beautiful thing, I think. But I know biblical womanhood goes deeper than out word beauty.

Oh, how I long to be a woman of strength. But to be honest here, I feel like the strong woman.

I guess I have no business "preaching" to you about this stuff because I am still learning about it.

But these were my thoughts & longings thus far in my journey.

I see a woman of strength who's gentle, kind, loving. Beautiful on the inside which makes her radiate on the outside. Reliant on God & a beautiful reflection of Him!

I see her there, I picture this certain place in Israel on a mountain where there was an abundance of yellow wildflowers, and there she is sitting by that rock with water in the holes. And the breeze is blowing and it's quiet. And she's wearing a smile as she's washing her feet and she's gentle and meek and beautiful.

And it's the woman I want to be.

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The Lord is good! The Lord is good! The Lord is good!

Let me say is again!
THE LORD IS GOOD!
He has been providing the funds for my trip left and right!

Not only has He been provding my strength & joy at work, but with the funds for my expensive missions trip. And people have been so generous.

Thank you for your prayers!

This is me right now!