AMEN, JESUS!!! Someone shared this song with me today and I can NOT stop listening to the song...God is amazing!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Do Not Rebel, and Do NOT be Afraid
One of my favorite chapters in the Bible- Numbers 14: (7-10)
And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land.
If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.
Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.
But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. And the glory of the LORD appeared in the tabernacle of the congregation before all the children of Israel.
Sometimes, it is easy to give up after running 14 miles out of the 15miles of the struggle. It always seems that the last mile is the hardest, but God who sees the end from the beginning bids us to NOT give up,do NOT rebel and NOT be afraid because the land ahead of us is SWEETER, and EXCEEDINGLY GREAT. The next chapter in our lives is better, sweeter than honey. Though the enemy tries to discourage, God is so ever faithful.
So whatever fire you are through right now, as long as you have God on your side (meaning you ARE doing His will), here is my word for you.
Do NOT rebel from your journey (do not complain, murmur, doubt, run away)
AND do NOT be afraid (as you go through this fire, go with CONFIDENCE)
because GOD IS WITH YOU.
Be like the three Hebrew boys today! Count it ALL A JOY to face trials and tribulations (James 1)
Blessings!
And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land.
If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.
Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.
But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. And the glory of the LORD appeared in the tabernacle of the congregation before all the children of Israel.
Sometimes, it is easy to give up after running 14 miles out of the 15miles of the struggle. It always seems that the last mile is the hardest, but God who sees the end from the beginning bids us to NOT give up,do NOT rebel and NOT be afraid because the land ahead of us is SWEETER, and EXCEEDINGLY GREAT. The next chapter in our lives is better, sweeter than honey. Though the enemy tries to discourage, God is so ever faithful.
So whatever fire you are through right now, as long as you have God on your side (meaning you ARE doing His will), here is my word for you.
Do NOT rebel from your journey (do not complain, murmur, doubt, run away)
AND do NOT be afraid (as you go through this fire, go with CONFIDENCE)
because GOD IS WITH YOU.
Be like the three Hebrew boys today! Count it ALL A JOY to face trials and tribulations (James 1)
Blessings!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Remain in Me
In studying John 15 on Wednesday night, the Word says “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing". It was noted that God did not ask us to "bear" fruit, He asks that we REMAIN in HIM so that we may bear fruits. Branches do NOT bear fruits...their primary job is to REMAIN in the vine, and naturally they will bear fruits. so LET that be our primary to concern- to REMAIN IN GOD. It will save us from working hard to produce results, and instead use that energy to focus on God.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Let Me Rediscover You
Psalm 27:4!
One thing I have desired of the Lord,
That I will seek after:
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
All the days of my life
To behold the beauty of the Lord,
And to inquire in His temple.
Try to VISUALIZE this prayer in your mind. SO POWERFUL, PEACEFUL, and OVERWHELMING!
"While we are to pray everywhere, it unquestionably means that we are not to frequent places where we cannot pray. To pray everywhere is to pray in all legitimate places, and to attend especially those places where prayer is welcome and given a gracious hospitality (not gambling halls, clubs, places where God is NOT welcomed!!!! etc). To pray everywhere is to preserve the spirit of prayer in places of business, in our dealings with men, and in the privacy of the home amid all of its domestic cares" (E.M. Bounds on Prayer, p. 363)
Monday, July 25, 2011
Powerful. Powerful.
Last Sabbath, I spent the time with friends watching "Roger Morneau's" video (interview) on his trip into the supernatural.
I remember watching both parts of that interview and feeling extremely upset that the devil has infiltrated our society so much and so deeply that it is nearly impossible to open the eyes of the mass and letting them see how far into the devil's trap that WE have fallen.
Yet in the midst of my anger, disappointment and temporary depression, I remembered that we served a MIGHTY GOD, and that despite our faults and our cracks, He won't let us GO (thought he wont force us to serve Him either).
I can't go too much into the video I watched, but here are ways he suggested that we keep our eyes on Christ, and flee from the devil.
1) Remove anything in your household that is NOT of God, for having ungodly possession is an open avenue for the devil. These would include: CDs, DVDs (no matter how good they are), foreign artifacts or materials that have some type of peculiar meanings, etc....
2) Read Matthew 27: 24-54 EVERY DAY.
3) MEMORIZE SCRIPTURES!!!!
4) Ask the Lord for His Holy Spirit to surround you.
5) Don't ask the Lord to "take away" your struggle/specific sin, ask Him that he REMOVES that desire from you, and the strength to endure as you're being refined.
6) Recognize that the battle is not yours. YOU CAN NOT FIGHT AN INVISIBLE BEING. I repeat, YOU can NOT fight an INVISIBLE being. You do not have the tools, BUT GOD DOES!!!
7) Pray. Pray. Pray!!!!
"Four things let us ever keep in mind: God hears prayer, God heeds prayer, God "The word of God is the food by which prayer is nourished and made strong." E. M. Bounds
"The word of God is the food by which prayer is nourished and made strong." E. M. Bounds
"You can do more than pray after you have prayed; but you can never do more than pray until you have prayed." A.J. Gordon
I remember watching both parts of that interview and feeling extremely upset that the devil has infiltrated our society so much and so deeply that it is nearly impossible to open the eyes of the mass and letting them see how far into the devil's trap that WE have fallen.
Yet in the midst of my anger, disappointment and temporary depression, I remembered that we served a MIGHTY GOD, and that despite our faults and our cracks, He won't let us GO (thought he wont force us to serve Him either).
I can't go too much into the video I watched, but here are ways he suggested that we keep our eyes on Christ, and flee from the devil.
1) Remove anything in your household that is NOT of God, for having ungodly possession is an open avenue for the devil. These would include: CDs, DVDs (no matter how good they are), foreign artifacts or materials that have some type of peculiar meanings, etc....
2) Read Matthew 27: 24-54 EVERY DAY.
3) MEMORIZE SCRIPTURES!!!!
4) Ask the Lord for His Holy Spirit to surround you.
5) Don't ask the Lord to "take away" your struggle/specific sin, ask Him that he REMOVES that desire from you, and the strength to endure as you're being refined.
6) Recognize that the battle is not yours. YOU CAN NOT FIGHT AN INVISIBLE BEING. I repeat, YOU can NOT fight an INVISIBLE being. You do not have the tools, BUT GOD DOES!!!
7) Pray. Pray. Pray!!!!
"Four things let us ever keep in mind: God hears prayer, God heeds prayer, God "The word of God is the food by which prayer is nourished and made strong." E. M. Bounds
"The word of God is the food by which prayer is nourished and made strong." E. M. Bounds
"You can do more than pray after you have prayed; but you can never do more than pray until you have prayed." A.J. Gordon
Monday, June 27, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
When Common Sense Doesn't Seem so Common Sense Anymore....
So what happens when statistics are staring straight in your face, piercing your heart as if you've been stabbed, inducing tear fluids as if onions were residing right in your eyes,....do you get overwhelmed? broken? teared up? depressed? discouraged? ready to give up? It's so easy isn't it? It's so easy to give up hope when it appears that the most "common sense" thing to do IS to give up and walk away.
Trust me, I know. Sometimes when GIANTS are facing us, they tend to block heaven's bright light producing a disturbance in your eye sight. All of a sudden, your view of God diminishes as the giant gets bigger. Then you begin to question, which makes more sense?: paying attention to statistics OR paying attention to God? You begin to dismiss the idea that even if there were a 1% chance of hope, God could make you or your situation an exception. You begin to wonder, whether or not you're worth it enough to be part of that 1%, wondering whether or not you can do anything to be part of that 1%....as your faith struggles, and your doubts soar like eagles. Then all of a sudden, your world seems upside down, and confusion takes over.
So what do you do then?
Maybe the answer is to let go of Self, and get on your knees, knowing that God is STILL holy, and He is STILL on the throne. Don't be afraid to ask for signs because when "common sense" makes so much sense, it's hard to argue, but if you allow God to help you distinguish "Godly Sense" from "Common Sense", your world will reverse itself slowly but surely.., flipping the giant upside down, and providing you the full view of God's light shining down.
So today do one thing: LET IT GO and feel His peace. He's on the throne, STILL! :)
"Be still. And KNOW that I am God".
Trust me, I know. Sometimes when GIANTS are facing us, they tend to block heaven's bright light producing a disturbance in your eye sight. All of a sudden, your view of God diminishes as the giant gets bigger. Then you begin to question, which makes more sense?: paying attention to statistics OR paying attention to God? You begin to dismiss the idea that even if there were a 1% chance of hope, God could make you or your situation an exception. You begin to wonder, whether or not you're worth it enough to be part of that 1%, wondering whether or not you can do anything to be part of that 1%....as your faith struggles, and your doubts soar like eagles. Then all of a sudden, your world seems upside down, and confusion takes over.
So what do you do then?
Maybe the answer is to let go of Self, and get on your knees, knowing that God is STILL holy, and He is STILL on the throne. Don't be afraid to ask for signs because when "common sense" makes so much sense, it's hard to argue, but if you allow God to help you distinguish "Godly Sense" from "Common Sense", your world will reverse itself slowly but surely.., flipping the giant upside down, and providing you the full view of God's light shining down.
So today do one thing: LET IT GO and feel His peace. He's on the throne, STILL! :)
"Be still. And KNOW that I am God".
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Second Coming October 21st, 2011
Have you ever felt "lost"? As in, not knowing where to go from here, or just feel like you're not accomplishing anything or as much as you should be? Well, I feel like this is where I am now or have been in some ways. But the concern is not necessarily personal goals but mainly spiritual concern. By now, if you are reading this blog, you probably have heard about Mr. Camping who has been predicting the end of the world, and people actually believing that Jesus was going to come and leaving anything behind. Although I am aware that no one knows the day or time of Jesus' second coming (Matthew 24), I was not so satisfied with my response (and was thoroughly disappointed by the mockery displayed by Christians on facebook)....I was disappointed that: I was so focusing on the idea that he was wrong for putting a date on Jesus' coming that I lived life like I was going to make it to see the next day. I felt so complacent and so nonchalant. I THOUGHT to myself, man! what a perfect opportunity to go out and teach people about what the Bible says about Jesus' second coming, but I did not DO it. I THOUGHT of going from door to door or writing a note on facebook or something about our world today, but I DID NOT do it.
Essentially, I feel like I am too "comfortable" right now in my spiritual walk with God, and that is NOT okay. So I am making a deal with God today: If I spend more time with Him, He will not only motivate me to do greater things for Him, but He will also use me to be more passionate about His word.
I read the following this morning for devotion: Check!:
Women of firm principle and decided character are needed, women who believe that we are indeed living in the last days, and that we have the last solemn message of warning to be given to the world. They should feel that they are engaged in an important work in spreading the rays of light which Heaven has shed upon them. When the love of God and His truth is an abiding principle, they will let nothing deter them from duty, or discourage them in their work.
The Saviour will reflect upon these self-sacrificing women the light of His countenance, and will give them a power that exceeds that of men. They can do in families a work that men cannot do, a work that reaches the inner life. They can come close to the hearts of those whom men cannot reach. Their labor is needed.
(http://egwdatabase.whiteestate.org/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates$fn=default.htm$vid=default)
Essentially, I feel like I am too "comfortable" right now in my spiritual walk with God, and that is NOT okay. So I am making a deal with God today: If I spend more time with Him, He will not only motivate me to do greater things for Him, but He will also use me to be more passionate about His word.
I read the following this morning for devotion: Check!:
Women of firm principle and decided character are needed, women who believe that we are indeed living in the last days, and that we have the last solemn message of warning to be given to the world. They should feel that they are engaged in an important work in spreading the rays of light which Heaven has shed upon them. When the love of God and His truth is an abiding principle, they will let nothing deter them from duty, or discourage them in their work.
The Saviour will reflect upon these self-sacrificing women the light of His countenance, and will give them a power that exceeds that of men. They can do in families a work that men cannot do, a work that reaches the inner life. They can come close to the hearts of those whom men cannot reach. Their labor is needed.
(http://egwdatabase.whiteestate.org/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates$fn=default.htm$vid=default)
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Bear Each Other's Burdens
How frustrating it is when you are trying to get someone to "get it" and s(he) is taking forever to get to "your level of understanding". If only they were perfect...well, if only WE were perfect.
A Perfect person in his/her eyes, is someone who:
UNDERSTANDS them.
is PATIENT with them.
is HELPFUL.
is able to MAKE HIS/HER life EASIER.
When you are frustrated with someone (especially family members), remember that the PERFECT person LOVES, and that regardless of the person's shortcomings, that person wants to feel loved and valued...
Love is: patient, kind, NOT easily ANGERED, keeps NO records of WRONGS.
IT ALWAYS protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Bear their burdens, and Pray. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST. NO matter how IRRATIONAL they may appear to be. :)
A Perfect person in his/her eyes, is someone who:
UNDERSTANDS them.
is PATIENT with them.
is HELPFUL.
is able to MAKE HIS/HER life EASIER.
When you are frustrated with someone (especially family members), remember that the PERFECT person LOVES, and that regardless of the person's shortcomings, that person wants to feel loved and valued...
Love is: patient, kind, NOT easily ANGERED, keeps NO records of WRONGS.
IT ALWAYS protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Bear their burdens, and Pray. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST. NO matter how IRRATIONAL they may appear to be. :)
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Devotional Thoughts
Philippians 6:8 states
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
What a challenge in our world today to think of ONLY things that are TRUE, NOBLE, RIGHT, PURE, LOVELY and ADMIRABLE. A few days ago--well about a week ago-- I was reading the news and came across an article about a recent cover album of Lady Gaga's album. Although it is often not wise to read beyond the article and continue on to the comments posted below (as I have learned from reading the news daily since 2009---they can be so hurtful), I usually can not help but to read them anyways. I was in absolute amazement when I read the comments in regards to the album cover.
Personally, when I saw the album cover, I almost gagged. It looked so devilish, and I could not help but to shake my head in amazement on how the devil has worked his way to making satanic materials so appealing and intriguing. From the responses, all of the people seemed to have been disappointed that the album cover looked "cheap" or that the Gaga could have tried something even more daring. Have we become so blind as not to see that we wrestle against not against flesh and blood but spirits beyond our nature?
We have. Unfortunately though, we have become so desensitize to these things that the devil himself could walk in front of us, shake our hands, tell us that he is indeed the devil and that he wants the worse for us, and we would laugh at him, dance with him, chat with him, finally accepting his invitation to take the ride with him.
We are losing touch with absolute reality, and a whole bunch of us have no idea.
Truth is, I look at all of these celebrities (esp. the Gaga), and I see a broken person, who is saying all of these things but has completely lost it. To me, she looks like a person who goes to bed every night in pain, and in depression. As soon as the devil is done using her and her team, she will hit the ground very hard. She is on the path to destruction and nobody is able to stop her.
I don't know how much I can do, but I will make it a point to pray for her. Think on this...just as God used Saul to fight on His team (as Paul), imagine if there was an 180 degrees turn from her? How powerful would that be to the world who is closely following her and looking up to her?!! [Deep, son!]
As for you, church, PRAY!!! Pray for the future of our society!
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
What a challenge in our world today to think of ONLY things that are TRUE, NOBLE, RIGHT, PURE, LOVELY and ADMIRABLE. A few days ago--well about a week ago-- I was reading the news and came across an article about a recent cover album of Lady Gaga's album. Although it is often not wise to read beyond the article and continue on to the comments posted below (as I have learned from reading the news daily since 2009---they can be so hurtful), I usually can not help but to read them anyways. I was in absolute amazement when I read the comments in regards to the album cover.
Personally, when I saw the album cover, I almost gagged. It looked so devilish, and I could not help but to shake my head in amazement on how the devil has worked his way to making satanic materials so appealing and intriguing. From the responses, all of the people seemed to have been disappointed that the album cover looked "cheap" or that the Gaga could have tried something even more daring. Have we become so blind as not to see that we wrestle against not against flesh and blood but spirits beyond our nature?
We have. Unfortunately though, we have become so desensitize to these things that the devil himself could walk in front of us, shake our hands, tell us that he is indeed the devil and that he wants the worse for us, and we would laugh at him, dance with him, chat with him, finally accepting his invitation to take the ride with him.
We are losing touch with absolute reality, and a whole bunch of us have no idea.
Truth is, I look at all of these celebrities (esp. the Gaga), and I see a broken person, who is saying all of these things but has completely lost it. To me, she looks like a person who goes to bed every night in pain, and in depression. As soon as the devil is done using her and her team, she will hit the ground very hard. She is on the path to destruction and nobody is able to stop her.
I don't know how much I can do, but I will make it a point to pray for her. Think on this...just as God used Saul to fight on His team (as Paul), imagine if there was an 180 degrees turn from her? How powerful would that be to the world who is closely following her and looking up to her?!! [Deep, son!]
As for you, church, PRAY!!! Pray for the future of our society!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Captivate Us
Wow, it's just amazing to take the time out to read my previous posts. Apparently in October, I was feeling the heat academically, and praying for a testimony as I was overwhelmed with work, as the semester was ending. Well, guess what. I ended up receiving all As in all FIVE of my classes. Obviously, I made it. I would like to say that I don't know how it happened, but I'd be lying.
God did it.
He is such an a.ma.zing God.
I thought last semester was tough....well, this one was no better. Except that I learned half way through that worrying wasn't going to do anything meaningful for me. As God has lead me in the past, I should be sure that He would lead me again. As I left the "worrying" to God, focused my devotion around Numbers 14, continued to spend time with Him in the morning and once again committing to a small groups this year...I can't tell how faithful my Lord has been.
With 4 classes to fulfill requirements for, 160 hours of internship to complete, 4 schools to work with in four different districts, 2 commitment to spiritual groups as well as Sabbath commitments, and a wonderful relationship to balance, there is no question that there were times I wonder if I would be able to fulfill everything to the extent I would like to. So once again, I challenged God, and asked for a testimony, and once again I believe He will do what He said He would do- take care of me, and guide me.
With one week and a half left for school, here are my testimonies:
1. I passed a very important exam that I was a bit nervous about since I waited the day before to actually study for it. Lord willing, I will be alive to graduate with my M.A. degree this summer. yay :-D. God, You're amazing.
2. I have fulfilled all the requirements for the class that I was struggling to find motivation to complete. 4 ten-plus pages of reports done (worth half of my grade), and 2 presentations and papers completed (the other half). Apparently, I reached mastery. God, You're great.
3. For my practicum class, I had slightly given up on having to complete all my 160 hours this week because I didn't think it would actually come true. For the first time, I was okay with having a Deferred Grade in my transcript. Today, when I calculated my hours, I am 5 hours short of fulfilling the 160 hours needed. Dear God, should I say more?
4. The small groups that I was part of this summer, has been the best yet. It was amazing, and as of Sunday, we concluded our last meeting. Even when we don't know what we need, You step right in and provide it for us, Lord. As far as church-related commitments, I have successful taught the classes, even played the piano and sang. It's good to use what you have, even when you don't think you have much to offer, to praise God, I have realized.
5. Finally, as far as relationship. There is so much to say, but each day, not only to learn more about my awesome boyfriend :), but I also learn more about myself, and about the AWESOME GOD we both serve. God's timing is certainly the best. I wouldn't want it any other way. Thank you God for the people you send in my life. You always know what I need, even when I don't think I need them. I thank YOUU!!!!.
Doubting a little yourself? check out the story of the Israelite in Numbers 14. Take the journey with them, watch how Moses reasoned with God, and listen to how God responded.
For those who choose to believe in His word, He will never fail you. Doubt Him no more.
----> BE BLESSED!!!! <-------
God did it.
He is such an a.ma.zing God.
I thought last semester was tough....well, this one was no better. Except that I learned half way through that worrying wasn't going to do anything meaningful for me. As God has lead me in the past, I should be sure that He would lead me again. As I left the "worrying" to God, focused my devotion around Numbers 14, continued to spend time with Him in the morning and once again committing to a small groups this year...I can't tell how faithful my Lord has been.
With 4 classes to fulfill requirements for, 160 hours of internship to complete, 4 schools to work with in four different districts, 2 commitment to spiritual groups as well as Sabbath commitments, and a wonderful relationship to balance, there is no question that there were times I wonder if I would be able to fulfill everything to the extent I would like to. So once again, I challenged God, and asked for a testimony, and once again I believe He will do what He said He would do- take care of me, and guide me.
With one week and a half left for school, here are my testimonies:
1. I passed a very important exam that I was a bit nervous about since I waited the day before to actually study for it. Lord willing, I will be alive to graduate with my M.A. degree this summer. yay :-D. God, You're amazing.
2. I have fulfilled all the requirements for the class that I was struggling to find motivation to complete. 4 ten-plus pages of reports done (worth half of my grade), and 2 presentations and papers completed (the other half). Apparently, I reached mastery. God, You're great.
3. For my practicum class, I had slightly given up on having to complete all my 160 hours this week because I didn't think it would actually come true. For the first time, I was okay with having a Deferred Grade in my transcript. Today, when I calculated my hours, I am 5 hours short of fulfilling the 160 hours needed. Dear God, should I say more?
4. The small groups that I was part of this summer, has been the best yet. It was amazing, and as of Sunday, we concluded our last meeting. Even when we don't know what we need, You step right in and provide it for us, Lord. As far as church-related commitments, I have successful taught the classes, even played the piano and sang. It's good to use what you have, even when you don't think you have much to offer, to praise God, I have realized.
5. Finally, as far as relationship. There is so much to say, but each day, not only to learn more about my awesome boyfriend :), but I also learn more about myself, and about the AWESOME GOD we both serve. God's timing is certainly the best. I wouldn't want it any other way. Thank you God for the people you send in my life. You always know what I need, even when I don't think I need them. I thank YOUU!!!!.
Doubting a little yourself? check out the story of the Israelite in Numbers 14. Take the journey with them, watch how Moses reasoned with God, and listen to how God responded.
For those who choose to believe in His word, He will never fail you. Doubt Him no more.
----> BE BLESSED!!!! <-------
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Relationship 101
I wouldn't say I am an expert in giving relationship advice, but there are some things I think are important to know.
I was recently reading an article on the news about a 31-year woman who was not only killed by her ex-boyfriend but dismembered as well. It just doesn't make sense. It was not the first time he had physically abused her, why did she think it was going to be the last? Especially as her ex. Remember folk, all it takes is one second to take your life away, and if you add anger in the mix, the time decreases to a millisecond. Ladies (and gentlemen);if you let someone get away with hurting you, and come back to them, the take-home message is: I am your slave.
1) If you don't think highly of yourself, no one will.
2) If you have to give and give and give to get something that you deserve (e.g. respect), you're never going to get it. Respect should be given freely, not bought.
3) If you don't know what you're worth, any price will do.
4) Contrary to popular belief, the [constant]emotional roller coasters are not healthy, or cool.
5) Do not EVER think you can change somebody...permanently.
6) If your significant other feels comfortable constantly embarrassing you in private, don't think much will change in public.
I am sure you've this many times: (If I have learned anything, it is important to CARE)
1. Constantly communicate- a must
2. Affirm one another- a must
3. Respect---important is an understatement
4. Encourage and support- important
1 Corinthians 13.
I was recently reading an article on the news about a 31-year woman who was not only killed by her ex-boyfriend but dismembered as well. It just doesn't make sense. It was not the first time he had physically abused her, why did she think it was going to be the last? Especially as her ex. Remember folk, all it takes is one second to take your life away, and if you add anger in the mix, the time decreases to a millisecond. Ladies (and gentlemen);if you let someone get away with hurting you, and come back to them, the take-home message is: I am your slave.
1) If you don't think highly of yourself, no one will.
2) If you have to give and give and give to get something that you deserve (e.g. respect), you're never going to get it. Respect should be given freely, not bought.
3) If you don't know what you're worth, any price will do.
4) Contrary to popular belief, the [constant]emotional roller coasters are not healthy, or cool.
5) Do not EVER think you can change somebody...permanently.
6) If your significant other feels comfortable constantly embarrassing you in private, don't think much will change in public.
I am sure you've this many times: (If I have learned anything, it is important to CARE)
1. Constantly communicate- a must
2. Affirm one another- a must
3. Respect---important is an understatement
4. Encourage and support- important
1 Corinthians 13.
STILL ALIVE!!! :)
It's been an amazing start to the new year so far!
New semester.
New outlook on life.
And new goals.
I am disappointed though that I have failed to keep up with this religiously, but things just.got.hectic. Many new testimonies of course: from last semester, to safe travels all over, etc.
Interested in doing mission work...on a cruise? (check: http://www.adventistyouth.org/cwm/)
I have the coolest people in my life. fyi. Praise God.
Isaiah 41:10
New semester.
New outlook on life.
And new goals.
I am disappointed though that I have failed to keep up with this religiously, but things just.got.hectic. Many new testimonies of course: from last semester, to safe travels all over, etc.
Interested in doing mission work...on a cruise? (check: http://www.adventistyouth.org/cwm/)
I have the coolest people in my life. fyi. Praise God.
Isaiah 41:10
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