I made a list of the thoughts I have been thinking. Things on my mind, that are close to my heart. My life it seems can go in so many different directions, and I am not sure which way to go from here. Then, I realized today is November. I do not have to decide today, just pray, and keep praying. God always makes it clear. He will lead, guide and direct me into what He wants and all I need to do it live for each day!!!!
I made a list….
Posted in Just Encouragement, Perspective, Reflections on November 1, 2009 by schoolgirl777It’s Been Awhile!!!
Posted in Life Lessons, Mini Reflection Sermons with tags Life on October 24, 2009 by schoolgirl777It’s been a while since I wrote, I feel like I have a lot to say, but writing inspiration has totally not been there. My inspiration has been elsewhere; on the kids who I teach and the people he has placed in my life to reach out to and build relationships with. I love every part of my life, and I could not ask for it to be any other way. I am living in the arms of my SAVIOR and that is more than enough for me; but HE has blessed me with so much!!!!
Battling sickness has reminded me that in this world we will have troubles, but we are to take heart (be strong in HIM and don’t give up), because HE has overcome the world. Rather, I am to consider it pure joy whenever I face trials of many kinds because the testing of my Faith produces perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that I may be mature and complete not lacking anything (John 10:33; James 1:2-3). It is through these trials of many kinds that HE increases in our lives and we decrease (John 3:30) so He is living through us as we live for HIS glory, HIS purpose, HIS plan!!! He knows the plans He has for us (Jeremiah 29:11) and He works everything for the good of those who love HIM who are called according to HIS purpose (Romans 8:28).
SO, because of that, and other deeply personal matters of the heart, my head has been in the clouds and inspiration to write has been utilized elsewhere. LORD, in all I do, help me to keep looking to you because your ways are so much higher, wider, deeper than my own (Isaiah 55:8-9).
Daughter, be anxious for nothing and trust me with your whole heart; do not lean on your own understanding; lean on me; I know the plans I have for you. Rest in me, do not worry about anything!!!
I will LORD I will!!!
First Things First
Posted in Endless Poetry, Relationships on October 5, 2009 by schoolgirl777Life would be so simple
if we just would
keep seeking things above
and reaching out with HIS love
Life would be so simple
if we would keep first things first
then everything would be
so clear as we could see
beyond the shadows
as our trust daily grows in Thee!!!
“But seek first HIS kingdom, and HIS righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you as well (Matthew 6:33).”
What Life is All About…Read On…
Posted in Endless Poetry, Life Lessons on September 19, 2009 by schoolgirl777Life is all about FAITH, the FAITH of a mustard seed that it takes to move a mountain.
Life is all about learning to TRUST, learning to trust HIS hand to lead and guide us.
Life is all about PEACE, the peace that comes from keeping a quiet heart and being devoted to HIM no matter what occurs around us.
Life is all about LOVE, loving God first, seeking HIM daily, and then reaching out and loving others as we follow in HIS steps.
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me (Galatians 2:20-21).”
“Therefore, Be imitators of God as dearly loved children, and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God (Ephesians 5:1-2).”
It’s CRAZY….
Posted in Endless Poetry, Relationships on September 19, 2009 by schoolgirl777…but that’s what girl’s do!!!
They dream
They desire
They love
to inspire
A girl’s heart is fragile
It must be handled with care
Not thrown around
by someone who doesn’t dare
to take the risk
to explore
the depth
of her inner core
a girl thinks long
a girl thinks hard
I know it sounds CRAZY
but guys,
That’s just what girls do!!!
I feel like I could fall
Posted in Endless Poetry, Relationships on September 5, 2009 by schoolgirl777I feel like I could fall
for a guy like you
I feel like I could fall
these feelings are so true
I feel like I could fall
I think you feel it too
I feel like I could fall
but my heart is guarded still
and I wait with faith and patience
for His holy, perfect will
I feel like I could fall
so in love with you
so I keep my eyes upon HIM
to do only what HE can do!!!
The Journey
Posted in Endless Poetry, Life Lessons on September 5, 2009 by schoolgirl777It’s all about the journey
all about the climb
this becomes more apparent
more and more
all of the time
It’s all about the journey
the one we take with YOU
always pushing forward
as our strength is daily renewed
It’s all about the journey
all about the climb
through the trials and insane times
they keep you traveling on
It’s all about the journey
and what HE does within
to keep our faith alive
because only then do we begin
to see straight past the trials
the challenges that may be
pushing us ever further
to place our trust in THEE
It’s all about the journey
all about the climb
one day we’ll see so clearly
HIS faithful hands
that guide us onward
toward Eternity!!!
(It is through the journey where we learn to rely fully on HIM for every next step in life. Life is a journey, a journey that takes faith, faith that is an unutterable trust in God, a trust which never dreams that HE will not stand by us through it all. It is through the journey that we learn to keep HIS perspective!!!)
Thought for the Day
Posted in Reflections on Scripture on August 23, 2009 by schoolgirl777It may not be that easy to take up our cross and follow Jesus, but it is in this denying oneself and following HIM that we find true rest and peace; it is through taking up our cross we show that we demonstrate Faith as we… Trust in Him for our next steps in this life!!!
“Come to me all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30).”
Relationships…
Posted in Relationships on August 20, 2009 by schoolgirl777Relationships are a selfless giving of oneself to another slowly, gradually over time. They cannot be rushed. They must be entered into with the utmost care. Each must be committed to begin to love another as Christ so loved us. Both must grow in the grace and knowledge of God, and extend that to the other. Each person must do their part to maintain that connection that will indeed grow overtime if it is the right one!!!
Safety
Posted in Endless Poetry, Reflections on Scripture on August 20, 2009 by schoolgirl777I am safe
wrapped in His arms
lost in a divine romance
trusting in the ONE
who has never let me down
reaching out to HIM
but at the same time
bowing down
in love
and in awe
HE is my refuge
HE is my strength
my everlasting help
when all else fades away
I am safe
when I look to HIM
when I take HIS hand
when I feel HIS grasp
I know
I can do all things
for my life is
safe
within HIS
outstretched arms!!!
“He who dwells in the shelter of the MOST HIGH, will rest in the shelter of the ALMIGHTY. I will say of the LORD, HE is my refuge and strength, my GOD in whom I trust (Psalm 91:1-2).”