I want I want

Since I am sick with a sinus infection I have been laying in bed I decided to look at something that makes me extremely happy. BABIES and my friend caroline recently blogged some baby photos and I was inspired to blog about some precious little nugs. I have a slight obsession with children so enjoy these adorable pictures.

BIEBER FEVER

Hmmm where do I find the words to explain. BIEBER BIEBER BIEBER. Lets be honest for a minute, lots of people have the fever but I think I rate pretty high on the list. His movie Never Say Never-FABULOUS. I might be slightly obsessed with him, and I am not embarrassed either. Christy and Sarah share my obsession, therefore it is acceptable.

interviewer:What's your worst habit?
Justin Bieber: "Eating too much candy. I like Sour Patch Kids." hmmmm we have things in common...

Snow Day

ISAIAH 41

Come and listen

Come to the water's edge

All you who know and fear the Lord

Let me tell you what He had done for me

He has done for you

Come and listen to what He's done

Praise our God for He is good

Today was a snow day and what a great day it was. While many were out playing in the snow, I decided to stay in and do some thinking. I took my Bible, ipod, hot chocolate, and journal out on our patio and spent some time with the Lord. Watching the snow fall was beyond peaceful. All I felt was the Lords presence and His love. Nothing compares to being in His presence, even if its only for one second. As I was thinking about our Father, I couldn't stop thinking about the cross. I started journaling and here are a few thoughts I wrote down this afternoon. Somedays I think I understand the gospel, then on days like today I am dumbfounded at Jesus sacrifice and love. I am: sinful beyond belief, prideful, lazy, angry, my thoughts are sinful by nature, and I can't breathe one second without sinning.Why doesn't this bring me to my knees every day? The cross brings redemption, hope, forgiveness, strength, joy, new life, and ultimately love. My life was bought at a high price, with Jesus blood. How can I not want to live every day for His glory?

The speaker at crusades last night, Jim Davis, said the greatest form of worship is to die to ourselves daily. This brings Him more and more glory.

I believe we were born for two reasons:

1.Bring glory to His name

2.Further the Kingdom

I deserve death, pain, and abandonment. But Jesus gives life, joy, and security. He tells us again and again through His word how He will never leave and keep his promises.

I have called you back from the ends of the earth,saying, ‘You are my servant.’For I have chosen you and will not throw you away.Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you.I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.-Isaiah 41:9-10

Heavenly Father
You always amaze me
Let your kingdom come
In my world and in my life
You give me the food I need
To live through the day
And forgive me as I forgive
The people that wronged me
Lead me far from temptation
Deliver me from the evil one

Our God in heaven

Hallowed be

Thy name above all names

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

Forgive us wicked sinners

Lead us far away from our vices

And deliver us from these prisons

I am an underserving servant wanting to make his name famous. What a privilege it is to be a child of the One who was and is and is to come.

LOVE

Valentines is almost here and I actually can't wait. I have never been a fan of the holiday because I think it is very cheesy and just not my style. But I am excited this year to have fellowship with some good friends. Luckily, most of us are single and will be spending the night together. Here are my thoughts about the day

LOVE

Prayer

Lord, open the eyes of my heart to who you are. I pray I can serve you by having a childlike faith. You have revealed your mighty works to the whole earth by your craftsmanship. We praise you because you are good. You are sovereign. You heal our hearts and make us new each day. Oh Praise the one who paid my debt! I pray this generation lives to make your name famous. In Jesus precious name. Amen.

prayer

And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. -Romans 8:27

Praise the Lord for hearing our prayers and answering them. These past few weeks I have been reflecting on prayer and what that means. I watched a sermon by Louie Giglio on prayer and it made me wonder, am I praying according to God's will and through the Spirit? 4 key "prayer" sayings that Louie pointed out were:

God just be with us today

Lord please bless this time

Lord watch over and protect us

Bless this food to the nourishment of our bodies

I know I have said these things numerous times and never thought twice about it. They are not bad things by any means but if we really think about what we are saying we are just repeating what we heard someone else say. We have typical "Christian" prayers that we say over and over.My go to phrase is Lord just be with us today. But there are many verses in the Bible that discuss how Jesus will always be with us and never forsake us. I continually ask this of him but he reassures us through scripture I AM WITH YOU

"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -Matthew 28:20

The Lord has opened my eyes to the greatness and calamity of true prayer. I do not want my words to be meaningless when I am praying to the creator of heaven and earth. What a privilege it is to be able to speak to Him freely! He is beyond worthy of our praise and deserves

True Worship

Hearts willing to serve

All praise and glory

Our God

Two weeks into school and I have already been extremely stressed and overwhelmed. There are many times during the day when all I can do is say Lord help me. My to do list and schedules often become the focal point of my day. But through many prayers the Lord has refreshed and calmed my soul. He has revealed himself to me like never before. Anytime something goes wrong I immediately focus all my energy on the bad. But I am learning that the Lord is preparing me for things to come. It is crazy how much the Lord can reveal in a short two weeks

In matthew 6 it says Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.I can not put into words how true this verse is. All we have to do is call upon the Holy One, our God and he will provide according to His will.