These WILL NOT inherit the Kingdom of God...

Today as I was reading in Galatians 5, something really caught my eye. I have read these familiar verses many times yet today they seemed to jump off the page at me.

All of my life, I have been taught the Truth. I have grown up in a church that teaches Truth hardcore and I am so thankful that God has placed me in this church. If not for my church and God I don't know where I would be spiritually today...and that is such a scary thought...I can't even fathom what my life would consist of. Wow, I would be one lost soul searching for something I would never be able to find.

As I was reading a few verses really caught my attention. Right now my pastor is teaching is teaching some very basic teachings on truth, yet they are also a very vital part of the Word. He is handing out Bible studies titled "Truth On Trial" they generally take about 15-20 minutes to complete but they are so good.

Truth is something that every one must hear and at some point get ahold of. Hopefully, when we first hear truth we will take the nugget and apply to our daily walk. John 8:32 says "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." Seems so simple doesn't it? Yet, when we are given truth and we do nothing with it, it becomes sin. James 4:17 says "Remember, it is sin to what you ought to do and then not do it." The Bible tells us certain things to do...like for instance Hebrews 12:2 tells us to-"don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you which is good and pleasing and perfect." What are we be told to do? 1. we are told to not copy what the world does or copy the behavior 2. we are told to let God transform us into a new person 3. we are told to let God change the way we think. When we do these things, we become who He has created us to be AND we have obeyed a piece of truth given to us, when we don't do as this verse tell us to we are sinning according to James 4:17.

Can't believe it took all that to get here. Galatians 5:19-21 says "When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will NOT inherit the Kingdom of God." That is truth. When we live with this type of sin...which it is sin any way that you look at it we will not go and be with our Creator. We will simply will inherit the lake of fire with the god of this world. I don't know about you, but that really makes me think. If I do these things, which in many places in the Bible I am told to put to death the desires of the sinful nature I will not inherit the Kingdom of God. That is the only place I want to be when I die and to inherit His Kingdom, I must take this truth and apply it to myself. If I don't I might as well just sin...and that isn't something that I am willing to do intentionally.

I hope that we all listen to the truth whether we want to hear it or not. It is a matter of life or death. I don't know about you, I would rather listen to the truth and do it then end up in hell.

Changing outlook and something New

Early this morning I really got to thinking about some things. First, I started to think about my out look on life and what I am showing others. Most people have one of two out looks on life...either positive or negative. I am in between but lean more towards a negative out look. But I began to realize that my out look on life may cause others around me to gain the same perspective. That's not something I want. I want my influence on others to be positive and uplifting. Not negative and depressing. I want them to see that I have something good inside because what Christ has done for me and what He in turn can do for them. Why should life be negative? There is a secret behind this...IT'S CALLED A CHOICE. We don't have to walk around feeling negative. We can CHOOSE to be positive even if life is a little tough. Jesus is always here for us no matter what we go through so we should defiantly something to be positive about!! :D It's also about how we view ourselves. If we think negatively about ourselves then that is what we will portray on the outside. This has been very eye opening for me today, and now I know how to change this negative outlook that I have, by renewing my mind and transforming it through TRUTH! Wow, I am going to change my outlook so that others might be influenced to have a positive out look as well! :)

Now as for trying something new..My goal for this next week is to do something kind for someone. It doesn't have to be big, it could just be a smile to brighten someones day. That is my goal. I want to show kindness to others and this is one way that I have thought about doing it. Don't really know how it will work just in trying stage as of right now! Might call it something like "Make a difference Monday" I used to hear this on the radio and really like d the idea of it. Some of the ways this can work: buy coffee at Starbucks and start a chain reaction. In the line @ 7-11 buy someones drink. Just start doing things that cause others to think and get them to doing the same thing. Just a thought, hope it works out. If you want to join me, send me a message and let me know the ways that you help someone this week!

Changing outlook and something

Celebrate Recovery

Today (Saturday) I went to CR for the first time. It reminded me so much of Rescue the Girls, but so much deeper because it is a 12 step program. The girls that come have such heartbreaking stories it tears you apart. You can try and picture what it must be like to live through some of their stories and try to understand the grief they are going through because of the choices they have made but its next to impossible. You listen to the girls share and tears will stream down your face because you can't fathom what they are going through. You can tell them they have hope and a future but what if they don't feel that way, what if they feel that they are too screwed up to change their messes? Tell that to them, you might get a good response or you might get one that says something that kills you. I spent much of the day in prayer for these girls. I don't really know what to pray, just that God would be their hope and that they would realize that life in Him is worth living. That they would just make it through another day. What else can I do?? Nothing. But let me tell you. I was totally with my element today, I know that this is what God is wanting to do. Help girls in the same situations...and it won't be easy and it will take much prayer and effort. But I feel right at home. I don't feeel anything toward them but love and hope for their lives. God's timing is just right as always, I am gaining training & perspective in the best way possible: seeing how these women with such hurtful past take it minute by minute just to survive. My heart is heavy. All I can do is pray.

It's been awhile, I know!

Wow, these past few weeks have really flown by! I have been under alot of stress/pressure and having some strange health probs with head aches, vision and other things. This is all due school lol! I cannot wait for May 8th to be here! I am literally going to take all of my stuff and burn it. With that said, life is been undergoing some major changes! Firstly, I have been focusing on my health, well as far as my eating, excersing! I think I posted about being on the brink of something big and new??? Well this is just a part! In the past two weeks I have lost a little over 12 wks. I have been combining Weight Watchers & The Biggest Loser together. Both programs are really great and plus I really love the show!! The people on there are so inspiring. If they can do...certainly I CAN AS WELL!!! :) As far as more changes....I am not addicted to myspace any longer....however, I am still working on FB and these sillly blogs. What makes this awesome?? Well, nothing quite yet!! LOL As soon as school is over I will have more TIME i feel as if I have none and it is driving me insane. My grades are all good with the exception of 1....to much to do....I am so good at procrastinating which really makes my stress level worse...so this week I finished up THREE projects and have started one that isn't due until April 20th. I want to get it finished so that I have time to focus on finals! Finally, I have a new scrap booking buddy!! My Mom has joined me on the addiction and it is so much fun watching her create pages and become more creative as the time goes on!! I have started my 5th one!!! I love it!!! I'll add some of my lay outs to show how cute they are!
Well, that is my crazy life!!! Oh yeah, got a hair cut today and its super cute!! Will upload new pic later on!!

On the brink of something new

Have you ever had this feeling that something big and new is about to happen? Well, that is the feeling I am having right now...BUT...I don't know what this change is going to be. Will it be good or bad? Haha. I am not big on change but I am ready for something new and different! I will coninue to pray and seek God, cause whatever it is, good or bad, He'll be there to see me through! Well, that is a short post, just alot on my mind!

Here are the newest pics of Dakota and Alexis! They are getting sooo big and adorable! Dakota will be 7 months old tomorrow and Alexis is 33 months today!