Thank you to all the military men and women that serve our country so that we can have FREEDOM, and thank you to our LORD for giving us salvation.
I hope everyone enjoys this 4th of July, has a great day, and is safe.
Showing posts with label Lord. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lord. Show all posts
Monday, July 4, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Thankful Tuesday!
I missed out on the post last week, but that is okay. I am always thankful and gracious for the blessings that I receive from our LORD and SAVIOR!
*I am thankful for the rain and the storms b/c they remind me how powerful our LORD is!
*I am thankful that I received confirmation that all is good with my Associate's Degree application, it has been processed, and I will have my degree in hand in a couple of weeks!
*I am thankful for the weight and inches that I have lost, and for the knowledge, strength, endurance, and health benefits that I have gained through this new journey in my life.
*I am thankful for the rain and the storms b/c they remind me how powerful our LORD is!
*I am thankful that I received confirmation that all is good with my Associate's Degree application, it has been processed, and I will have my degree in hand in a couple of weeks!
*I am thankful for the weight and inches that I have lost, and for the knowledge, strength, endurance, and health benefits that I have gained through this new journey in my life.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
My struggle through relationships and love!
Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to get married, settle down in my own home, and have children. This was my dream as a little girl, and as I got older, it did not change, like others' dreams did. I still want to find my soulmate, buy a house, and have the perfect little family. Although, I know perfect is not possible, I believe with all my heart that the rest is.
I thought that by the time I was in my early 20's, I would be married, and already have at least one child. Well, that has not happened so far. I am 24, and I am not even in a relationship right now. Sometimes I think, where did I go wrong? What did I do to mess up my future and dream?
I have had many relationships, some long, some short. My most recent relationship was almost 4.5 years long, and we lived together for the first 3.5 years. It was never perfect, but I thought that we would be together forever, at first. Then, it got crazy between us, and we were headed in completely different directions. I wanted to settle down, and he, well he wanted other things. Again, I wondered why this was happening, and what I had done wrong (even though I broke off our relationship)?
But, then I think about it, and I realize that I am exactly where I am supposed to be in my life, right now. I realize that my plan was not God's plan, and His plan is always the best plan for our lives.
After I broke up with my most recent boyfriend, I went back to college. If I had not been single, I would not have been able to complete what I did through school because of the relationship. In addition, I would not be as close to God as I am now, if I were still in a relationship.
I have learned so much through the past year of being single. I now know that I can accomplish anything, as long as it is God's will, and I have Him on my side. I know that I do not need a guy in my life for me to be happy and loved. I know that I am a strong, independent woman, and I have learned to trust in God, ALWAYS, no matter what is happening in my life at the time.
I have been through struggles, I have had my ups and downs, but I now have faith in God, and I am happy where I am at the moment. Although, I am still praying for my soulmate, but I am waiting on God's time, not mine!
I thought that by the time I was in my early 20's, I would be married, and already have at least one child. Well, that has not happened so far. I am 24, and I am not even in a relationship right now. Sometimes I think, where did I go wrong? What did I do to mess up my future and dream?
I have had many relationships, some long, some short. My most recent relationship was almost 4.5 years long, and we lived together for the first 3.5 years. It was never perfect, but I thought that we would be together forever, at first. Then, it got crazy between us, and we were headed in completely different directions. I wanted to settle down, and he, well he wanted other things. Again, I wondered why this was happening, and what I had done wrong (even though I broke off our relationship)?
But, then I think about it, and I realize that I am exactly where I am supposed to be in my life, right now. I realize that my plan was not God's plan, and His plan is always the best plan for our lives.
After I broke up with my most recent boyfriend, I went back to college. If I had not been single, I would not have been able to complete what I did through school because of the relationship. In addition, I would not be as close to God as I am now, if I were still in a relationship.
I have learned so much through the past year of being single. I now know that I can accomplish anything, as long as it is God's will, and I have Him on my side. I know that I do not need a guy in my life for me to be happy and loved. I know that I am a strong, independent woman, and I have learned to trust in God, ALWAYS, no matter what is happening in my life at the time.
I have been through struggles, I have had my ups and downs, but I now have faith in God, and I am happy where I am at the moment. Although, I am still praying for my soulmate, but I am waiting on God's time, not mine!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Thankful Tuesday!
It's back! I cannot believe it has been a week, it has gone by so fast. I am super excited, though, to list more blessings that I have to be thankful for. The Lord is always there for me, even when I am not there for myself. So, I am still thankful for all the things that were listed in my last Thankful Tuesday post, which can be found here. In addition to these blessings, I have many more this week, including:
* I have now lost a total of 12.4 lbs. Thank you, Lord! (To read about my recent weight loss, click here.)
* I live in a country where I am free to be me, free to serve and worship the Lord, and free to go to church, say pretty much what I want, and free to live.
* I have recently finished (on Sunday) my last two classes for my Associate's Degree in Elementary Education. I am just waiting on my final grades, so that I can apply for my degree.
These three items are the main blessings I am thankful for today, but there are many, many more, and I will probably update this post to include those as the day goes on!
Thank you Lord for all your blessings, even those I do not recognize at first!
* I have now lost a total of 12.4 lbs. Thank you, Lord! (To read about my recent weight loss, click here.)
* I live in a country where I am free to be me, free to serve and worship the Lord, and free to go to church, say pretty much what I want, and free to live.
* I have recently finished (on Sunday) my last two classes for my Associate's Degree in Elementary Education. I am just waiting on my final grades, so that I can apply for my degree.
These three items are the main blessings I am thankful for today, but there are many, many more, and I will probably update this post to include those as the day goes on!
Thank you Lord for all your blessings, even those I do not recognize at first!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day!
To all the beautiful mothers, I want to say thank you and Happy Mother's Day! Our service today at church was about six great women and mothers in the Bible, and it was amazing. Mothers are made in the image of God, as is everyone, but Moms lead their children in God's path and will!
Thank you to my Mom for always being there for me, supporting me, and pushing me to do my best. I love you!
Thank you to my Mom for always being there for me, supporting me, and pushing me to do my best. I love you!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
National Day of Prayer 2011
Today, May 5th, is the National Day of Prayer. It always occurs on the first Thursday in May, which happens to be Cinco de Mayo. I thought about today and how so many people will be celebrating by going to bars and drinking, even if they are not of Hispanic origin or from Mexico. Well, I just found out that today is National Day of Prayer, and this is a much better way to celebrate today.
The link to the website is under National Day of Prayer. Through this website, you can learn the history behind the day, the mission, and how you can get involved.
Today, I will be praying for many items, including the nation, the government, the current education system, and many other personal requests that I know about. Please join me today & PRAY!
The link to the website is under National Day of Prayer. Through this website, you can learn the history behind the day, the mission, and how you can get involved.
Today, I will be praying for many items, including the nation, the government, the current education system, and many other personal requests that I know about. Please join me today & PRAY!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Thankful Tuesday!
So, I was reading my cousins' blogs, which can be found under Pink Pixie and By His Grace, and they turned me onto Thankful Tuesdays! I just cannot resist the opportunity to praise and thank our LORD for all HE has done for me!
I am so thankful for all my blessings, and I try to thank the Lord each and every day for all I have and even for the things I do not have.
So, for this week, I am extremely thankful for:
*My family and friends - They are the greatest and the support that I receive from them is amazing.
*I have lost 10 lbs, which without God, would not have been possible, because I do not have the strength to do it on my own.
*I have food, clothes, a roof over my head, and a warm or cool (whichever I prefer) bed to sleep in.
*I am a full-time student, and I am about to finish my last two classes (on Sunday) for my Associate's Degree in Elementary Education!
*I attend an awesome church, with a terrific Pastor, who understands that we are all sinners, he does not judge, and he always tries to make you laugh.
Well, I could go on and on about how much I am blessed by the Lord, but I will leave this post as is for now! Believe me, next week, I will have much more to post as my blessings, that I do not deserve, but the Lord loves me anyway!
I am so thankful for all my blessings, and I try to thank the Lord each and every day for all I have and even for the things I do not have.
So, for this week, I am extremely thankful for:
*My family and friends - They are the greatest and the support that I receive from them is amazing.
*I have lost 10 lbs, which without God, would not have been possible, because I do not have the strength to do it on my own.
*I have food, clothes, a roof over my head, and a warm or cool (whichever I prefer) bed to sleep in.
*I am a full-time student, and I am about to finish my last two classes (on Sunday) for my Associate's Degree in Elementary Education!
*I attend an awesome church, with a terrific Pastor, who understands that we are all sinners, he does not judge, and he always tries to make you laugh.
Well, I could go on and on about how much I am blessed by the Lord, but I will leave this post as is for now! Believe me, next week, I will have much more to post as my blessings, that I do not deserve, but the Lord loves me anyway!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)