December 28, 2012

Living Proof

Friday, December 28th, 2012

 

 

           It completely surprises me howquickly this year flew by. And not to mention how much I have grownspiritually. It’s weird to look back and to see where I was this time lastyear. To be honest, it’s a complete blur. I highly doubt I would be thinking Iwould be where I am right now. 2012, brought both peaks and praises, which Icouldn’t even imagine where I would be without both of them working togetherand trusting in God’s ultimate plan for my life. His blessings this past yearhave been unimaginable, from the opportunity to work with the National AmericanMiss organization and travel across the country serving others to meetingincredible people with even more incredible backgrounds made this year unforgettable.I know I say it every year but, I can say with complete confidence, this yearhas been a golden one.

 As this next year approaches, I am completely excitedto see what God has in store, and how many more blessings he can turn my way.One year from right now, I want to remain steadfast in who I am and what Ibelieve. God will always be number one and I will continue to trust in Him nomatter how rough the waters may seem, because I know he will bring a rainbow atthe end. I want to encourage you, no matter what note you’re ending on thisyear, you can change. The way you end this year doesn’t mean this is how youalways have to be. Who knows, maybe 2013 could be your golden year.  

  

December 8, 2012

Living Proof

Saturday, December 8th, 2012

 

 

It’s been a crazy month, to say the least. From tests, babysitting, church, volunteering, a fashion show, college visit, Christmas Party and a four hundred point composition on The Crucible. All leading too little time to journal, but it’s been a great month. Learning a ton about what God has planned for me life as well. One of the biggest things I learned early in November was the importance of not judging people, and talking bad about other people. Matthew 7:1-2 was the verse which convicted me, “Do not judge or you to will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” I had known this verse, but didn’t completely understand it to its full importance. This verse blatantly says, do not judge. Seems easy, but how many times do we find ourselves looking at others and assume we know what they are going through. It happened to me all the time. How do we stop this? How do we stop judging others? Well, whenever I see someone and I start to think something negative, I catch myself and immediately think something positive about the person. In addition, the hardest thing as a girl is when my friends are talking bad about another girl or person. Most of us, including myself, think talking bad about someone else will make us look and feel better. How wrong. In these situations, compliment the person. That’ll catch your friends off guard. Verse two explains, that in the way you judge someone, someone will be judging you in the same way. Last time I checked, no one ever wants to be talked about negatively. If we live a lifestyle that encourages, others will notice and talk positively about us. I challenge you, next time you hear someone tearing someone apart, compliment them. People will be stunned and notice there’s something different about you. You’ll be set apart.