Dogs With Muzzles? I Think Not

OK so I should be studying for my Entreprenuership final that is at 2pm, but I just can't stop thinking about my AMAZING JESUS!! I am SO thrilled and honored to serve Him!

Can I please get an AMEN!?
AMEN! That was me. Alright.

Anyway so I keep thinking I could go through college like normal. Go to class, learn, study, pass, go on to the next semester, then graduate. But what in the world would come from that? Sure a degree and hopefully a nice job. I mean what would come from that for GOD? I don't think it is acceptably enough to just go through the motions of life like that. As if to not know that there are hurting and lost people all around. We need to wake up and smell the aroma that is death! What would God save us for if we were no use in His kingdom? I get it, God loves us so much (John 3:16). But come on, why would we sit steadfast when God Himself has put His power inside of us (Romans 8:11). We HAVE to USE it!

I really believe God wants His people to rise up and take their place. And I for one choose to follow God's way. We could all do the world and ourselves a favor to think about and consider this. And let's be reminded... WE AREN'T DOGS WITH MUZZLES!

Farewell Seef.

My bottom lip is sticking out tonight as I stare at this image across the room...

My roomate Seef (Chelsea) moved out this weekend. She's transferring back up to Penn State. I'm sure going to miss her. She's one of my best friends in the whole wide world and I love her to pieces. I'd like to pray for her return to PA. ...God, thank you for Seefanator. I love her and I'm so blessed to have her in my life. She's a great friend. About 7 or so years ago I prayed for You to bring good solid friends into my life. You have blessed me. Seef in one of those I believe you placed in my life. She's a blessing. So thank you. I want to lift her up to You with an open palm and know her life is resting in Your arms. So safely. I pray that she follows Jesus' example as she goes to live at Penn. Let her see and follow Your paths. Help her transition smoothly and keep her life gripped tight. Let her know the power You have inside her and have her use it with Your guidance and glorify Your name with it. Again thank you for my little SeefSeef. In Christ name, Amen.

Scripture's Got Our Back

'Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish it's work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.'
(James 1:2-4)

Young Seef (my roommate) and I dwell on this scripture from James as we fight our harsh frustration built up inside. Although being 'the better person' gets old, we are reminded that it will be worth it in the end...'Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.' (Galatians 6:9)

So let's pray..God, we love You. It is difficult to live by Jesus' example sometimes. You understand this, we know. But make us better. Make us able to withstand the frustration and rise above it. You have the power to give us hearts of pure love. How can hate exist in a heart of love? Thank you for growing our faith and producing perseverance in our inner being. You work in us and we are SO thankful!! Love YOU! In Christ, Amen.

You Are God in Heaven & Here Am I On Earth

Let my words be few...Jesus, I am so in love with You.

Operation Christmas Child

Great reflection of how amazing God is. ...
My previous post on the little orphans I loved on in South America, or rather they loved on me...the thought of their little happy faces tugs at my heart. Last night I wrote about it and tonight I got to volunteer with Elevation Church at Operation Christmas Child- Samaritan's Purse! It was a TON of fun and worth every minute of being there. The people who work on staff there are amazing lovely people to be around. All the hundreds of people volunteering tonight were great! Most importantly..every time I opened a shoebox to go through and make it perfect for the little child who it would be handed to on Christmas, I thought of those little orphans again. What if I was arranging and tucking every little item in so neat for one of my little friends in Colombia. It could be. I wanted every box to be perfect. Better than perfect. Not just for my little friends in Colombia, but ALL OVER the world! It made my heart light up with joy to think of all these little children hearing the message of the Gospel and getting to experience God's love from all the hard work of the tons of people who had a hand in Operation Christma Child. It makes me feel so warm and excited that I think I may volunteer full time on one of their community teams. Shoot!

P.S. please get your church or school club involved in O.C.C.!! It's not just seasonal. It's year round! The power of a child's smile and happiness. The power of the Gospel through the eyes of children. Think about it. You can be a part of this!
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/index/