stay strong

Yesterday I experienced one of those moments where everything seems like a blur, where your mind is blank and you can't find the words to say. God is the only one who can get me through moments like this and he definitely did. I was hugging a person I love, full of tears and all I wanted to do was pick him up and give him the strength to carry on. "Stay strong" were the only words I could think of. This is what God wants, He wants us to go through struggles so that we will be stronger and most importantly be stronger in our faith in Him. I reminded him of the verse Isaiah 4:10-"Do not fear for I am with you, do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you". God is the only one who can get us through the tough times in life. He is the hope we hold on to as we go through our days here on Earth. Stay strong in God.

the light at the end of the tunnel

What seemed like an easy task (finding a soccer game with a list of directions) turned out to be getting lost multiple times, turning around in every driveway possible, ending up in Penn-dot's parking lot and to top it off a two hour drive instead of 30 minutes. But even with all these troubles we were still able to find our way to the final destination. I often live my life this way, thinking getting through every day will be an easy task as long as I plan everything out ahead of time but I am often proved wrong. God doesn't want us to be in control of our daily life, he puts those obstacles in the way for a reason. He wants us to put full trust in Him and let Him guide the way. If we do this and live our lives only for Him, He will be bring us to that final destination safely, and that final destination will be with Him in heaven. It is easy for me to forget this and try to get through life's struggles alone but somehow God will always lead me back to Him. It might be hard at times but life is so much more rewarding if we give all to the Lord no matter what problems we might be facing."And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming." 1 John 2:28

home sweet home

When your away from home for a long period of time you truly realize what you have missed when you come back to it. Being at home for the last couple of days I really realized how thankful I am for family and who God has made them to be. My mom is the one I can truly call my best friend she is there by my side through thick and thin and cheers me up when I'm worried or just need the motivation to get through the tough days. She has been the one who always leads me back to God and shows me how much better life is when you trust in Him. I couldn't thank Him enough for blessing me with such a special, caring and loving person in my life. Romans 1:8- "I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you.."

a place only you can go

"There is a place only you can go." When I hear these words my mind always seems to change them to there is a place only God can go. He is the only one who knows what I am thinking and feeling at all times. He is the only one who truly knows what path I am going to take in life. In my heart He will always be number one and the one I will love the most. This song reminds me that God paid a heavy price for our mistakes and I need to make sure I do all I can to live for Him and continuously grow in my faith. Love Him,delight in Him and give thanks for all that He has given us."Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." -Psalm 37:4

no worries

Just one of those days when everything gets you down, but then you realize there is no need to worry God is still by your side and always will be. He tells us in Matthew 6:34, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. This just reminds me that I shouldn't worry about what is going to happen in the future, God is in control and I should trust Him. As much as I might be afraid of what is to come, I need to remind myself that everything happens for a reason and accept it with open arms.I need to live each day as if it is my best, knowing I have a God who cares for me. God is loving and wouldn't put me through anything I can't handle, I can handle all things through Him. He continuously makes me stronger and I couldn't be more thankful. 

something beautiful

"hey now this is my desire, consume me like a fire, cause' i just want something beautiful to touch me." For me, coming back to Messiah College for my second year I needed this something beautiful to touch me and be by my side and this something beautiful is my Savior. Needless to say, He was by my side more than ever. Walking into this new year initially full of worry and fear turned into being stronger in my faith than ever. I had a new realization of all the blessings in my life and my eyes were opened to God's amazing works. He has blessed me with a family who is always by my side through thick and thin. One who I can run to in times of trouble or share my greatest moments with. When I am away from them, He has blessed me with a best friend and boyfriend who I can run to just the same and share my faith with. He has blessed with so many people who love me and I have learned to love them in return. His love is the perfect example of who I want to be and how I want to treat those that surround me. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 says, May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. This is my hope as I continue throughout my year that I would be humble and loving like my God who always gives me the love I am yearning for. So often it is easy for me to get caught up in the world around me and all the things that may make me worry but having patience and faith in Christ will erase all these worries away and continue to help me grow. I want to live for Him and no one else.