intentionally yours.

The life that intends to be wholly obedient, wholly submissive, wholly listening, is astonishing in its completeness. It's joys are ravishing, its peace profound, its humility the deepest, its power world-shaking, its love enveloping, its simplicity that of a trusting child.
                                                                                               -Thomas R. Kelly, A Testament of Devotion

My presence will of with you, and give you rest.
                                     Exodus 33:14
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
                                    Psalm 37:23-24
In that He himself has suffered, being tempted, he is able to aid those who are tempted.
                                   Hebrews 2:18
Set your mind on things above, not on the things on the earth.
                                  Colossians 3:2
He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.
                                 Psalm 107:9
You are all fair, my love, and there is not spot in you. The whole head is sick and the whole heart faints.
                              Song of Songs 4:7
If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.
                              John 7:37
We are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are like filthy rags.
                                 Isaiah 64:6
You were washed...you were sanctified....you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
                               1 Corinthians 6:11

Merry Christmas!!!

Mary said:

"My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.

Luke 1:46-48

The angel said to Mary.."Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end."

Luke 2:29-33

... " I am the Lord's servant, " Mary answered.

 "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.

Luke 2:38

The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul to too."

Luke 2:33-35

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son...

John 3:16

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

1 John 4:10

 Love leads to hope. Hope does not disappoint.

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

Romans 5:3-5

We who are strong ought to bare with the feelings of the weak and not please ourselves.

Romans 15

made anew

In that He himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.
                                             Hebrews 2:18
"This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep...this day is holy; do not be grieved for the joy of the Lord is your strength. "
                                             Nehemiah 8:9
For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
                                            Ecclesiastes 1:18
For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul will replenish.
                                            Jeremiah 31:25
For you shall go out with joy, and be led out with peace.
                                             Isaiah 55:12
My presence will go with you, and give you rest.
                                             Exodus 33:14

August 1st, 2011

What a blessing!
My 21st birthday was yesterday and it was incredible!
My first legal drink of alcohol was at a bar with some of my most cherished friends and my family. I had my friend say the communion prayer and we took communion at a BAR! hahaha so great. All the glory belongs to God and yesterday wasn't about me, but for Jesus.
The people in my life are so incredible, I can only thank Jesus for what a wonderful family of believers he has surrounded me with.
I have a month of summer left until my last year at Point Loma.
Wow let's see what else God has in store!...


The present from my parents..
          one gift certificate to Haiti and back..:)

Thank you Jesus.

sweet hawaii.

The breeze from the water is simply enchanting. The waves have such a calming affect that they just sing out God's mercy. It's been a rough couple of weeks. God is so much stronger than I,  and I am so constantly reminded of that. I just need to fully depend on him.

My grandma Maggie passed away this last April and while she was unconscious for over two weeks they planned her funeral for this July. It will be her birthday and funeral this Thursday. It takes a lot out of me to really try and face the reality of her absence. She meant so much to me.

She was a difficult person to deal with...for most people. But for me she was a ball of fire to have fun with. We both just got so sassy with each other, it was always hilarious. Our little banter back and forth was quite comical, even just in the physical sense. She was a full chinese woman, under five feet, short black hair and with extremely petite features. I towered over her, a giant with long blonde streaked hair, and completely caucasian looking. I would walk her down the little neighborhood streets in Oahu making her pump her arms and pick up her knees... it was a sight to see to say the least.

I have told all my close friends about her and she lives on through all my stories. She was one of the most funny, feisty and cut throat persons I have ever met. haha. I hope that I too will be a little feisty fireball when I am a grandma. They are so funny to have around.

Please pray for my family and the people that are mourning from the loss of my grandma. I pray that God will give me the words to say on Thursday if I do end up speaking at the ceremony.

Thank you for your prayer and support:)

Killing me softly

My lovely roomie and I drove up to Fresno last friday for a wedding. The couple that got married was so absolutely stunning it was RiDICuLoUS. Their relationship is completely Christ centered and it is so apparent by the way they love others and respect each other. They will have such a beautiful future together:)

I was really moved on the ride home the next day after the wedding and in the car ride home I broke down and just started weeping. I read some scripture to Catherine and then we played some incredible worship music the entire ride back. I encountered the Holy Spirit and just wept for a long time. We made that 2 hours home in a beautiful journey of silence. There is something so powerful about silence.

God has really been revealing to me the importance of sacrifice. I need to give up things in order to for me to receive Him. The things of the world are of Satan and we don't even realize how long we've put God on the back burner for until we finally wake up and see that nothing has been done.
The car ride back was extremely convicting. I realize that I need to be surrendering my life completely and that in itself is terrifying.
Jesus 'ruins' us. Our life styles aren't supposed to be comfortable. He will ruin you and break you out of the mold. He will ruin us in the world's eyes. But we will be edified for his kingdom
How long have I been sleeping? It's time to step up and get out of dreamland.

Its funny because recently I watched Inception for the first time. Trying to distinguish what is reality and what is a dream is what the whole movie is about. Satan is so good at putting blinders on us and convincing us that this world is all we have to live for. We learn to justify ourselves and our thoughts, actions..etc. Soon we live for ourselves instead of others and instead of glorifying Christ. Our citizenship is in heaven. This is not our home. We should not be satisfied with anything of this world, but with Christ alone.

I found a quote in Blue like Jazz by Donald Miller that really stuck out to me.

I hear addicts talk about the shakes and panic attacks and the highs and lows of resisting their habit, and to some degree I understand them because I have had habits of my own, but no drug is so powerful as the drug of self. No rut in the mind is so deep as the one that says I am the world, the world belongs to me, all people are characters in my play.There is no addiction so powerful as self-addiction.

                                                           - Donald Miller in  Blue like Jazz pg 182

If we are not willing to wake up in the morning and die to ourselves, perhaps we should ask ourselves whether or not we are really following Jesus.

                                                            - Donald Miller pg 185

I posted these a little while ago but I just added my thought process before hand..

While in Ecuador I was in a spiritual slumber. I was trying to find the Holy Spirit and encounter him the way I was used to. It was such a cold place. The cathedrals were empty...I could not feel Jesus there. I look back and try to see why God had me go through this season of dryness, but I may never know. 

I learned a lot about myself and about other people. I feel like I have a better perspective on life and a different type of cultural and social awareness. I pray that God will continue to grow my in this process.

I pray that I can die to myself and my flesh each day and live for the betterment of His kingdom.