fear

Fear is the root of all evil. We know that so why can't we stop being fearful! Haha When I think of being fearless I think of bungee jumping, sky diving, downhill mountain biking or some extreme sporting activity.
Fear is such an intangible feeling, thought, indwelling. I am such a tangible and tactile person that I want to identify my shortcomings hold them in my hands and tear them apart. I want to find out what my weaknesses are and blow them to smithereens. Fear and doubt have a sneaky way of working their way into our minds and making us feel insecure about the skills, talents, abilities that we already have.
We must choose to believe truth, choose to love, choose to be carefree and LOVE. Easier said than done.
I realize that the lies that the enemy attacks us with are not anything new. Satan is not creative, he is not a creator. He perverts and twists God's truth to make us believe. We are much more prone to believe a half truth that has been tweaked just so.
The most affective way for me to identify a lie in my life is to journal about it and physically write down my insecurities, doubts, and fears. There is something about writing them down that objectifies the statements that I had been believing and makes it easier to see how wrong they really are. Having scripture next to these lies shows such contrast from these dark lies that it makes life simpler when you can call out lies in your own life.
Satan has stirred a fear in me to write, which would make sense because it produces so much good in my life. I must overcome my own fear to write and choose what God is telling me to do.
I love to write and see my own thoughts captured in a concrete way. I have so many abstract 'dreamer' thoughts that I need to focus myself to slow down. Resting in the Father's arms and knowing that I am worthy is the only way that I come to peace.
"Don't let the enemy rob you of the rest, confidence and security we have in Christ."- Janet Ables Blog

He who has begun a work in us will complete it.
-Phillipians 1:6

sin- is refusing to allow God to have authority of our lives.

Let us rest in the knowledge that the Father is the source of LIFE and he has so much more to offer than we could even imagine for our own lives. Do this by FAITH and TRUST that he is good.

We are saved by GRACE..

choose to love...
over what your mind screams,
over what the world cries,
despite all the lies
CHOOSE to love.

i've been here before so it should be easier this time,
now i know myself more than i ever have,
why am i so at a loss?

Why do i not believe that I am HIS. I am beloved. I am LOVED. i am LOVED.

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.