Today is the last day of clothing month. I am so relieved, but also really sad. I have absolutely LOVED wearing all of the same clothes for the past month. I might cry tomorrow when I wear something new. :( There are many things I have learned throughout this whole month. But most of all, I frankly don't care what others think of me anymore. I have endured so much this month, I can't even explain it all. I hope you've gotten to see a little bit of it as you've been following my blog posts. My favorite part of this month was seeing people's faces when they realize I'm wearing the same thing as the day before; I love to surprise people, and I have definitely surprised some people this month. This month there has been a stress taken off of my shoulders that I can start to feel creeping back on even as I type this. The need to look good and feel confident in ourselves, all through the use of clothes and how we look is horrendous. But frankly friends, people don't care what we look like. The only opinion that should matter to you is your own, and know that you find your worth in GOD and no one else. This month I have felt so at ease with who I am and how I feel about myself. I don't care what others think about me or what they are saying about me. I am secure in who I am and what I believe in. Nothing anyone does or says about me or to me will effect the way I live my life out for God. I used clothes in the past to cover up what I was hiding or feeling. This month, everything was out in the open. I couldn't hide anything or try and cover up the fact that I was still wearing the same clothes that I wore yesterday. And I loved it. There was no way I could cheat, or try and get around the rules. It was one way, and that was it. No one has said anything to me about it, but I know that many people know what I am doing. They don't understand the why part, but they understand that I was doing something. Tomorrow should be interesting. I am nervous though. I am afraid that all of those insecure thoughts and feelings will come rushing back. I don't want that, but it might happen. I can only pray that I will stay this strong with how I feel about myself in the future. I hope you will pray for me too, I'm going to need it. Tomorrow marks a new journey. The time AFTER clothing month; the true test of how I feel about myself and my looks. I'm scared and I don't know how it is all going to play out, but I know that God has it under control. I can't worry about it any longer. I've decided that anytime I think these insecure thoughts, I will stop whatever I am doing, and just pray. I had that cool moment at the beginning of the month where I was feeling like everyone knew that I was wearing the same clothes, and then I prayed, and all of those thoughts went away. From now on, that's what I'm going to do. God's opinion is the only one that matters to me; in Him I find my worth.
Next month is going to be media month. I am cutting a lot of things out of my life. The list includes:
-texting (unless it is faster than making a phone call, ex: one word replies)
-Twitter (I am obsessed and need to take a break)
-movies
-shows on the internet
-radio (this does not include the music that is played at dance, I can't control that)
-TV
-everything else except for phone calls, this blog, and anything that I need for school
I have told my cousin about it and she is joining me for this month. I have kind of kept her in the dark for this whole journey (not my finest moment) just because I thought she would think I was crazy. But it turns out that the moment I told her, she jumped right on board and wanted to do it with me!! I am really excited for this month, especially since I just went a week without my phone, the computer and TV because I got in trouble, (I am clearly not perfect) so I've been doing it for a week already and I know now that it isn't all that hard. In fact, it's been really good for me. I've been able to spend more time with my family and friends, and I've been reading a lot more too. I am really excited, and you guys can join me in any part of my journey as well. I encourage you all to try and cut things out of your life. It's been amazing for me and I know that it can be amazing for you too if you want to try it.
Clothing month is coming to a close, and all I can say is that this month has taught me a lot about myself and how much I really can lean on God for His support and His love. He is the one that fills me up inside, and I am so grateful that I am on this journey for Him. love u guys...xoxo m
Monday, April 30, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Clothing-Day 19
Hey all! As I am sitting down to write this, I am feeling much better than I was even a few minutes ago. It's amazing that when you pray to Him, all you have to do is change your perspective that He has it all under control, and you immediately feel better. Wow, what a great God we serve! Anyways, today during my english class, we got to go see the Art Attack art show that is taking place throughout our high school. Art Attack is where students who are in art classes get to display their artwork all around school and they have the opportunity to win prizes. Today we took a field trip during english to go visit the art. Our assignment was to write something about the art. We could write our response to a piece, or write a story in which we were in a piece, or even just write a letter to an artist. I found this acrylic piece that when I saw it I immediately knew I wanted to write to the author. Her acrylic piece was of Jesus hanging on the cross. It was done by a senior named Laura. As soon as I saw it, I sat down and started constructing a letter to this girl. I told her all about this journey that I'm going on and how it has really effected me personally, and then I told her that it was incredible that she would do this piece of work. I told her that she needed to stay strong with her faith and to keep living for Him, even when it got hard and it seemed as if no one else understood. I told her all about this blog and how I led Ashley to Jesus last weekend. I told her that I'm only wearing seven clothing items all month and that last month I gave seven things away every day for the entire month. I ended my letter telling her that her painting was a bright spot in my day and that it encouraged me to keep going strong. Finally, I ended it saying that I was glad that she was just as much in love with Jesus as I was, and that I was glad that we weren't alone in this. I then gave that letter to my teacher, who is going to deliver it to her tomorrow at about 1:30pm. So if any of you wanted to pray tomorrow that Laura would feel loved by her Savior when she received the letter and that she would accept it with open arms, that would be great. It's amazing how many people I have come in contact with who I have been able to talk about Jesus with. God is using me in ways that I could have never imagined. I can't wait to see what else He has in store:)
It's funny how we as a society don't want to hear the truth. I am sitting here at my computer listening to One Direction while writing, and I was listening to the song "Tell Me a Lie", which is where the guys sing about how a girl breaks up with them, but if it is because she wants to be with another guy, they don't want to hear it. How true is that in today's world? We don't want to hear the truth, so instead we would rather hear a lie to make us feel better about ourselves. That feeds into my idea of we don't know that we are made perfectly by our Creator and we can't do anything to ourselves to make Him love us more. How messed up is that? We can't take the truth and would rather hear something ELSE to make US feel better (we discuss this in english class all the time). This month, I would rather someone just come up to me and ask me if I have been wearing the same clothes every day rather than them just being nice to me and avoid the topic all together. I know that some people have noticed, and yet they don't say anything about it. That's rude, in my opinion. I am going to be rejoicing when someone tells me that they noticed I am wearing the same clothes. I LITERALLY WILL BE SO HAPPY, because it's better than living in this false lie that it isn't happening, when really it is. I understand that denial can be a defense mechanism, but it bugs me so much. There is this kid in my english class who on Day 16 told me that I wasn't looking too good. At first I thought to myself, did he really just say that? And then I almost wanted to go up and kiss him. I was like, FINALLY an honest person. Where have all these people gone? It seems as if we would rather sweet talk our friends so that they are never mad at us (which I can understand to a point) than be honest and tell people what we really think. Sometimes it is appropriate to hold our tongues, and not be so judgmental, but sometimes you just need to be blunt with what you are thinking. I have a friend at school that bugs me so much. She can get so worked up about little things, and finally today I was like, you need to stop being so difficult and listen to what others have to say. She kind of gave me a funny look, but then she took my advice and it was so much better. Sometimes you just need to take charge and be honest. Because if you don't, then it's possible that no one else will either.
That's all I have for today. Thanks for always reading! xoxo m
It's funny how we as a society don't want to hear the truth. I am sitting here at my computer listening to One Direction while writing, and I was listening to the song "Tell Me a Lie", which is where the guys sing about how a girl breaks up with them, but if it is because she wants to be with another guy, they don't want to hear it. How true is that in today's world? We don't want to hear the truth, so instead we would rather hear a lie to make us feel better about ourselves. That feeds into my idea of we don't know that we are made perfectly by our Creator and we can't do anything to ourselves to make Him love us more. How messed up is that? We can't take the truth and would rather hear something ELSE to make US feel better (we discuss this in english class all the time). This month, I would rather someone just come up to me and ask me if I have been wearing the same clothes every day rather than them just being nice to me and avoid the topic all together. I know that some people have noticed, and yet they don't say anything about it. That's rude, in my opinion. I am going to be rejoicing when someone tells me that they noticed I am wearing the same clothes. I LITERALLY WILL BE SO HAPPY, because it's better than living in this false lie that it isn't happening, when really it is. I understand that denial can be a defense mechanism, but it bugs me so much. There is this kid in my english class who on Day 16 told me that I wasn't looking too good. At first I thought to myself, did he really just say that? And then I almost wanted to go up and kiss him. I was like, FINALLY an honest person. Where have all these people gone? It seems as if we would rather sweet talk our friends so that they are never mad at us (which I can understand to a point) than be honest and tell people what we really think. Sometimes it is appropriate to hold our tongues, and not be so judgmental, but sometimes you just need to be blunt with what you are thinking. I have a friend at school that bugs me so much. She can get so worked up about little things, and finally today I was like, you need to stop being so difficult and listen to what others have to say. She kind of gave me a funny look, but then she took my advice and it was so much better. Sometimes you just need to take charge and be honest. Because if you don't, then it's possible that no one else will either.
That's all I have for today. Thanks for always reading! xoxo m
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Clothing-Day 17
Hey all. I know I was just on here yesterday, but I felt the need to come on and share some thoughts for the day.
I am an avid Twitter person. I love to write tweets, stay connected with friends and celebrities, but most of all I love to read those stupid quotes. If you're on Twitter, you know what I am talking about. There are these people who devote their lives/Twitter accounts to just spreading quotes. It seems like everyday I go on Twitter, I first check out One Direction, then some of my friends, and then I spend most of my time looking at these peoples accounts and just scrolling and scrolling through all of their quotes. But today I realized that when people post things on Twitter, sometimes they say things that they might not say otherwise. Take one of my friends. I love following her on Twitter, because she tweets things all the time. She is in love with Big Time Rush like I'm in love with One Direction. So most of her tweets have to do with BTR, but some of her quotes hint about things that sometimes I'm not so sure about. In fact, most always when I go on she has said something about some guy that she leaves anonymous, but when I ask her about it, she denies that those feelings exist. How many of you do that? How easy is it to hide behind a computer screen or a cell phone screen and be someone totally different online then who you are in person? When I'm talking to my friends, I have no reason to be anybody but myself, but with guys, well that's a different story. Last year, there was this guy who everyone loved. He was the type of guy that every girl wanted to date and every guy wanted to be. So when he started emailing me, I was happy at first, but also thinking, why the heck is he emailing me? When I would try and talk to him at school though, he would ignore me and pretend as if he didn't even know what I was talking about. I feel that this happens all of the time. We tend to hide out behind our technology and not want to have those face to face relationships. I know that everywhere it seems as if people are preaching all about how we need more face to face relationships, and it can get annoying. But its so true. This week, I have found that there is so much more that I wanted to say to somebody, but I couldn't quite do it because the conversation was over text. There is so much that I wanted to get across to these people, but I just couldn't get it into words. I was afraid I wasn't going to get the point across, so instead I replied with a short answer, probably not being very helpful. I crave people's approval (one of my biggest downfalls) and so I constantly need that face to face connection, so that people can praise me on what I am saying or doing (again, a total people pleaser here). One of my friends told me the other day though that her parents don't take her phone away when she gets in trouble because they know that she would absolutely die. I realized at that point that I don't NEED my phone. I just got my phone 8 months ago, so I feel that I could definitely do without. But of course, I WANT it. It is apart of who I am, just like my room and my clothes. It helps define me, which is stupid. My technology shouldn't define me, and yet it does. I am not saying that technology is a bad thing, no way. How do you think I could connect with all of you without it? But sometimes it can just be an excuse for us to live our lives out a different way then God is calling us to. I used to think that I would be discovered off of YouTube, much like Justin Bieber. In fact, I can't really watch that movie anymore because every time I do, I get really obsessed with the idea that I could be a major pop icon one day, if only I posted videos of me singing on the internet. When really, that is not the plan that God has for my life. I am called to something different. Yes, God had blessed me with a voice that I hope to use for Him someday, but that is not what I am truly called to do for Him. (You might recognize this from Possessions month & how I quit being on the worship team at youth group). People can be different on the internet than who they truly are in person. I know this is kind of random, and has not much to do with clothing, but I urge you all to come out from your phones and your computers and your technology, and just be who you truly are. It can be hard, I understand. No one wants to be judged, BUT people on this world's opinions don't matter. Only God's do. That's what I'm learning this month. NO one's opinion matters more than His. Don't let others get you down, when He will be the only true judge when we get to heaven. It's a hard rule to live by; not worrying about what others think. But if we can get past what others think about us, then we can revel in what God thinks about us and how much He loves us, and that's what I'm looking for. I want to be loved unconditionally, and by the great power and grace of Jesus Christ, I know that I will be forever loved by Him, if I choose to have a relationship with Him. I forever want to please my Creator, not some worldly person who lives here on earth. Thanks for reading..xoxo
I am an avid Twitter person. I love to write tweets, stay connected with friends and celebrities, but most of all I love to read those stupid quotes. If you're on Twitter, you know what I am talking about. There are these people who devote their lives/Twitter accounts to just spreading quotes. It seems like everyday I go on Twitter, I first check out One Direction, then some of my friends, and then I spend most of my time looking at these peoples accounts and just scrolling and scrolling through all of their quotes. But today I realized that when people post things on Twitter, sometimes they say things that they might not say otherwise. Take one of my friends. I love following her on Twitter, because she tweets things all the time. She is in love with Big Time Rush like I'm in love with One Direction. So most of her tweets have to do with BTR, but some of her quotes hint about things that sometimes I'm not so sure about. In fact, most always when I go on she has said something about some guy that she leaves anonymous, but when I ask her about it, she denies that those feelings exist. How many of you do that? How easy is it to hide behind a computer screen or a cell phone screen and be someone totally different online then who you are in person? When I'm talking to my friends, I have no reason to be anybody but myself, but with guys, well that's a different story. Last year, there was this guy who everyone loved. He was the type of guy that every girl wanted to date and every guy wanted to be. So when he started emailing me, I was happy at first, but also thinking, why the heck is he emailing me? When I would try and talk to him at school though, he would ignore me and pretend as if he didn't even know what I was talking about. I feel that this happens all of the time. We tend to hide out behind our technology and not want to have those face to face relationships. I know that everywhere it seems as if people are preaching all about how we need more face to face relationships, and it can get annoying. But its so true. This week, I have found that there is so much more that I wanted to say to somebody, but I couldn't quite do it because the conversation was over text. There is so much that I wanted to get across to these people, but I just couldn't get it into words. I was afraid I wasn't going to get the point across, so instead I replied with a short answer, probably not being very helpful. I crave people's approval (one of my biggest downfalls) and so I constantly need that face to face connection, so that people can praise me on what I am saying or doing (again, a total people pleaser here). One of my friends told me the other day though that her parents don't take her phone away when she gets in trouble because they know that she would absolutely die. I realized at that point that I don't NEED my phone. I just got my phone 8 months ago, so I feel that I could definitely do without. But of course, I WANT it. It is apart of who I am, just like my room and my clothes. It helps define me, which is stupid. My technology shouldn't define me, and yet it does. I am not saying that technology is a bad thing, no way. How do you think I could connect with all of you without it? But sometimes it can just be an excuse for us to live our lives out a different way then God is calling us to. I used to think that I would be discovered off of YouTube, much like Justin Bieber. In fact, I can't really watch that movie anymore because every time I do, I get really obsessed with the idea that I could be a major pop icon one day, if only I posted videos of me singing on the internet. When really, that is not the plan that God has for my life. I am called to something different. Yes, God had blessed me with a voice that I hope to use for Him someday, but that is not what I am truly called to do for Him. (You might recognize this from Possessions month & how I quit being on the worship team at youth group). People can be different on the internet than who they truly are in person. I know this is kind of random, and has not much to do with clothing, but I urge you all to come out from your phones and your computers and your technology, and just be who you truly are. It can be hard, I understand. No one wants to be judged, BUT people on this world's opinions don't matter. Only God's do. That's what I'm learning this month. NO one's opinion matters more than His. Don't let others get you down, when He will be the only true judge when we get to heaven. It's a hard rule to live by; not worrying about what others think. But if we can get past what others think about us, then we can revel in what God thinks about us and how much He loves us, and that's what I'm looking for. I want to be loved unconditionally, and by the great power and grace of Jesus Christ, I know that I will be forever loved by Him, if I choose to have a relationship with Him. I forever want to please my Creator, not some worldly person who lives here on earth. Thanks for reading..xoxo
Monday, April 16, 2012
Clothing-Day 16
Today, people actually recognized my clothing. Not in the sense that you would think. But multiple people actually realized what I was wearing. In one class alone, 3 people commented on my shirt, asking what it said. Now, they didn't say anything about the fact that I have been wearing it practically everyday, but just the fact that they noticed it, that said something to me. Girls, listen up. Most people don't even notice WHAT you are wearing. It took these girls 16 DAYS realize it. So when you think that girls really do notice and care and will make a big deal about if you are wearing the same thing, even me, who notices everything, can't remember exactly what you wore the day before, and they surely don't care.
I had an amazing experience this weekend. On Friday, Day 13, I went to youth group which I mentioned at the end of my last post. Kelcey, my best friend, brought one of her good friends to youth group. I had met this girl before, her name is Ashley. In fact, while Kelcey, Meagan, Faith, Amanda, Katie and I were all in Portland, Oregon, Kelcey and I prayed for her. I had gone to the movies with her and Kelcey before and Kelcey really felt that Ashley was put in her life for a reason. On Friday, I got into a good conversation with Ashley all about her family, and all of the guys that she had been with and this new guy that she wanted to be with. Later that night, I was talking to Kelcey on the phone and texting Ashley at the same time. At one point, I sent Ashely the link to my blog (this one right here). She then responded saying something about God and how much He loved ME. I was so surprised, I asked her if she had a relationship with Him. Then she responded saying that she wanted to give it a go. I was so amazed and bewildered, that I interrupted Kelcey (as she was talking on the phone with me) and told her that we needed to start praying and then call Ashley together. We then stopped everything, and just started praying that God would give us the right words to say, that He would soften Ashley's heart, so that she would be able to see all that He had for her. We called Ashley up, and I asked her if she wanted to have a relationship with Jesus. She said she would like to see how it went. I then tried to explain everything that Jesus has done for us and the fact that he sent his one and only son to die for US, so that we can have a relationship with Him if we choose. She said she would love to be able to have a relationship with God, as everything else in her life is going wrong. I then prayed a simple prayer with her repeating after me, and at 1:40 am on April 14th, 2012, Ashely committed her life to Christ. I can not tell you what a powerful and moving moment that was. Kelcey and I then prayed for Ashley, and I hung up the phone so that the two of them could talk more. Kelcey told me the next day that Ashley balled her eyes out and was just so overjoyed with all of this new information about God and that he loves us no matter what. The next day, the guy that probably wasn't the best choice for her told her that he didn't want to be with her, and it was the perfect opportunity for her to turn to Him. I am still on such a high, it's incredible. When God shows up in ways that you can't imagine, its hard not to just be in awe of His wonder and grace. To see/hear someone be saved so powerfully like that, I'm just so happy that I got to be apart of it. Thank you Jesus, for doing all that you have done for us, so that people like Ashley can find a new hope and new way to live out their life. You have so radically changed her life, I just pray that she would stay committed to you and all that You have in store for her.
Friends, to be apart of something like this is incredible. I hope that one day all of you can experience something like this. To be in God's presence and to see Him grab a hold of someone's life is so moving. I am clearly not doing it justice. This journey is starting something up in our community. It's not because of me, but because it is in God's timing. There are so many people that get placed in our lives for a reason, and I just can't wait until we realize that we can see a change in people, if we just trust in His timing and His love. Kelcey didn't know how God was going to change Ashley's life, but she knew that she just had to trust him. A little over 2 months later, BOOM, God showed up. So be patient, and just keep praying and asking God to change someone's life. Anything is possible with God. Never give up, and if you take anything away from this blog, I hope that you would have renewed hope that God is out there and he is just waiting for you to let everything go and give it all up to Him. When you let Him have control, things go EXACTLY the way they should. Thx and love u...m
I had an amazing experience this weekend. On Friday, Day 13, I went to youth group which I mentioned at the end of my last post. Kelcey, my best friend, brought one of her good friends to youth group. I had met this girl before, her name is Ashley. In fact, while Kelcey, Meagan, Faith, Amanda, Katie and I were all in Portland, Oregon, Kelcey and I prayed for her. I had gone to the movies with her and Kelcey before and Kelcey really felt that Ashley was put in her life for a reason. On Friday, I got into a good conversation with Ashley all about her family, and all of the guys that she had been with and this new guy that she wanted to be with. Later that night, I was talking to Kelcey on the phone and texting Ashley at the same time. At one point, I sent Ashely the link to my blog (this one right here). She then responded saying something about God and how much He loved ME. I was so surprised, I asked her if she had a relationship with Him. Then she responded saying that she wanted to give it a go. I was so amazed and bewildered, that I interrupted Kelcey (as she was talking on the phone with me) and told her that we needed to start praying and then call Ashley together. We then stopped everything, and just started praying that God would give us the right words to say, that He would soften Ashley's heart, so that she would be able to see all that He had for her. We called Ashley up, and I asked her if she wanted to have a relationship with Jesus. She said she would like to see how it went. I then tried to explain everything that Jesus has done for us and the fact that he sent his one and only son to die for US, so that we can have a relationship with Him if we choose. She said she would love to be able to have a relationship with God, as everything else in her life is going wrong. I then prayed a simple prayer with her repeating after me, and at 1:40 am on April 14th, 2012, Ashely committed her life to Christ. I can not tell you what a powerful and moving moment that was. Kelcey and I then prayed for Ashley, and I hung up the phone so that the two of them could talk more. Kelcey told me the next day that Ashley balled her eyes out and was just so overjoyed with all of this new information about God and that he loves us no matter what. The next day, the guy that probably wasn't the best choice for her told her that he didn't want to be with her, and it was the perfect opportunity for her to turn to Him. I am still on such a high, it's incredible. When God shows up in ways that you can't imagine, its hard not to just be in awe of His wonder and grace. To see/hear someone be saved so powerfully like that, I'm just so happy that I got to be apart of it. Thank you Jesus, for doing all that you have done for us, so that people like Ashley can find a new hope and new way to live out their life. You have so radically changed her life, I just pray that she would stay committed to you and all that You have in store for her.
Friends, to be apart of something like this is incredible. I hope that one day all of you can experience something like this. To be in God's presence and to see Him grab a hold of someone's life is so moving. I am clearly not doing it justice. This journey is starting something up in our community. It's not because of me, but because it is in God's timing. There are so many people that get placed in our lives for a reason, and I just can't wait until we realize that we can see a change in people, if we just trust in His timing and His love. Kelcey didn't know how God was going to change Ashley's life, but she knew that she just had to trust him. A little over 2 months later, BOOM, God showed up. So be patient, and just keep praying and asking God to change someone's life. Anything is possible with God. Never give up, and if you take anything away from this blog, I hope that you would have renewed hope that God is out there and he is just waiting for you to let everything go and give it all up to Him. When you let Him have control, things go EXACTLY the way they should. Thx and love u...m
Friday, April 13, 2012
Clothing-Day 13
Hey all! Just wanted to shoot a line out to you all. I realized that I actually really enjoy writing to you. It tends to calm me down and helps me focus more on what I'm thinking! So thanks for always reading and actually caring about what's going on in my life:)
You might have heard, but I will reiterate it again: ONE DIRECTION IS COMING TO DENVER ON JULY 24TH, 2013!!:) Yes, I did say 2013, but I don't care. STILL planning on going! But this kind of ties into what I was thinking about for my TED talk. Again, I mentioned this on Day 4 (not 6), so look there if you are confused. My teacher this week talked to us about starting our talks well. I started thinking about the best way to get my point across at the beginning. I think I have decided on singing 3 songs to start off my talk. I wouldn't be singing the entire song, just parts of it and how it relates to my topic of We are made Perfectly by Our Creator. The songs that I am debating are: The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra (singing, and the way you look tonight), then go immediately into Just the Way You are by Bruno Mars (singing, when I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change, 'cause you're amazing, just the way you are), and then go immediately into What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction, (singing, and when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell, you don't know you don't know your beautiful, that's what makes you beautiful). I was trying to rack my brain on the most creative way to introduce my subject, and I realized that if I wanted to get my point across I needed to come at my fellow students in a language that they can relate to. Everyone knows those songs or have at least heard them once, and I want my point to be heard and if I want to do that I have to make them understand it in their own personal way. Music is a great way to do that. I am trying to decide if there are better songs that I can pick, but as of right now I think I am going with those songs. (Pink are the words that I would be singing). Then I would go into how those songs represent the feelings that we keep to ourselves; about how we feel so unworthy. It's funny, ever since I decided my topic, I have been finding things all over the place about how girls feel about this issue. Even today, when I opened up the internet, there was a picture of a girl with the caption under it that said, "Am I...Enough?" It was eye opening that AOL would have that on their front page, and a true testament to what the world thinks of women. Crazy. So I'm coming across all of these things and I am also just trying to listen to what God wants me to speak about. Last night I was searching through my past bible studies to try to find some scriptures that I could base my TED talk on. I prayed first, just saying to God that I want Him to flow through me as I speak to my classmates, and that He has to be in ALL of it, or none of it. Then I came across these scriptures that I will probably use in my talk. The first scripture I came across was Psalm 139:13-14: "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." The second scripture I found was Psalm 100:3: "Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, we are his, we are his people, the sheep of his pasture." The Psalms have a lot of good scriptures on how much he loves us and how he created us to be the way we are on purpose. As it says in Colossians 1:16, "For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rules or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him." Nothing we do will ever dispute this fact. He created us in HIS image, as it says the verse before. He loves us more than we could ever know, as it says in 1 Corinthians 13.
Update on clothing: No one has said anything to me about it. I have worn the same shirt 4 days this week to school, and still not one comment. I did get a bit of a dirty look, but I think that was just because she didn't like what I was wearing, not because she noticed that that was the same shirt I had worn the day before. But funny thing that happened today was that I was standing on the corner of Dry Creek and University and there was this guy standing in front of me (we were getting ready to cross the street). And I looked at what he was wearing, and I was extremely impressed. He was wearing this blue t-shirt and these really awesome red jeans that were rolled up just above his AMAZING blue shoes. He was also wearing a hat that matched the whole ensemble as well. I don't know why I was so impressed with this guy and his styling, it could be due to the fact that I have been wearing the same clothes for the last 13 days, but he was seriously impressive looking. So I took a picture of him on that corner. That might sound a bit creepy, but I was in shock at how he dressed that I couldn't resist. I then preceded to text Council member Kelcey, and she responded with:
"Haha creep;) jkjk love u haha!:)" Love that girl! She knew that I was greatly impressed and kind of jealous of what he was wearing (yes, I wish I could have been wearing my super cool teal skinny jeans and coral flats, neither of which I chose as part of my seven). But it was the perfect icing on the cake. Totally my highlight! So thank you dude who was standing on the corner of University and Dry Creek at about 2:20pm today, looking cool in his red/blue ensemble. You definitely made my day!:)
Youth group is tonight! I can't tell you how much those people have blessed my life this year, especially in the last 4 months. And Daniel, who I talked about on day 6 (my neighbor, Karol's son), is coming too. I am so excited. I've been trying to get him to come for about a month now, but he's had to work. Not tonight though. Can't wait to see all that God is going to do in his life and all the people that he meets and effects. Please keep praying for me, as I am with you. Love you and so glad that you are apart of my journey! xoxo
You might have heard, but I will reiterate it again: ONE DIRECTION IS COMING TO DENVER ON JULY 24TH, 2013!!:) Yes, I did say 2013, but I don't care. STILL planning on going! But this kind of ties into what I was thinking about for my TED talk. Again, I mentioned this on Day 4 (not 6), so look there if you are confused. My teacher this week talked to us about starting our talks well. I started thinking about the best way to get my point across at the beginning. I think I have decided on singing 3 songs to start off my talk. I wouldn't be singing the entire song, just parts of it and how it relates to my topic of We are made Perfectly by Our Creator. The songs that I am debating are: The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra (singing, and the way you look tonight), then go immediately into Just the Way You are by Bruno Mars (singing, when I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change, 'cause you're amazing, just the way you are), and then go immediately into What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction, (singing, and when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell, you don't know you don't know your beautiful, that's what makes you beautiful). I was trying to rack my brain on the most creative way to introduce my subject, and I realized that if I wanted to get my point across I needed to come at my fellow students in a language that they can relate to. Everyone knows those songs or have at least heard them once, and I want my point to be heard and if I want to do that I have to make them understand it in their own personal way. Music is a great way to do that. I am trying to decide if there are better songs that I can pick, but as of right now I think I am going with those songs. (Pink are the words that I would be singing). Then I would go into how those songs represent the feelings that we keep to ourselves; about how we feel so unworthy. It's funny, ever since I decided my topic, I have been finding things all over the place about how girls feel about this issue. Even today, when I opened up the internet, there was a picture of a girl with the caption under it that said, "Am I...Enough?" It was eye opening that AOL would have that on their front page, and a true testament to what the world thinks of women. Crazy. So I'm coming across all of these things and I am also just trying to listen to what God wants me to speak about. Last night I was searching through my past bible studies to try to find some scriptures that I could base my TED talk on. I prayed first, just saying to God that I want Him to flow through me as I speak to my classmates, and that He has to be in ALL of it, or none of it. Then I came across these scriptures that I will probably use in my talk. The first scripture I came across was Psalm 139:13-14: "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." The second scripture I found was Psalm 100:3: "Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, we are his, we are his people, the sheep of his pasture." The Psalms have a lot of good scriptures on how much he loves us and how he created us to be the way we are on purpose. As it says in Colossians 1:16, "For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rules or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him." Nothing we do will ever dispute this fact. He created us in HIS image, as it says the verse before. He loves us more than we could ever know, as it says in 1 Corinthians 13.
Update on clothing: No one has said anything to me about it. I have worn the same shirt 4 days this week to school, and still not one comment. I did get a bit of a dirty look, but I think that was just because she didn't like what I was wearing, not because she noticed that that was the same shirt I had worn the day before. But funny thing that happened today was that I was standing on the corner of Dry Creek and University and there was this guy standing in front of me (we were getting ready to cross the street). And I looked at what he was wearing, and I was extremely impressed. He was wearing this blue t-shirt and these really awesome red jeans that were rolled up just above his AMAZING blue shoes. He was also wearing a hat that matched the whole ensemble as well. I don't know why I was so impressed with this guy and his styling, it could be due to the fact that I have been wearing the same clothes for the last 13 days, but he was seriously impressive looking. So I took a picture of him on that corner. That might sound a bit creepy, but I was in shock at how he dressed that I couldn't resist. I then preceded to text Council member Kelcey, and she responded with:
"Haha creep;) jkjk love u haha!:)" Love that girl! She knew that I was greatly impressed and kind of jealous of what he was wearing (yes, I wish I could have been wearing my super cool teal skinny jeans and coral flats, neither of which I chose as part of my seven). But it was the perfect icing on the cake. Totally my highlight! So thank you dude who was standing on the corner of University and Dry Creek at about 2:20pm today, looking cool in his red/blue ensemble. You definitely made my day!:)
Youth group is tonight! I can't tell you how much those people have blessed my life this year, especially in the last 4 months. And Daniel, who I talked about on day 6 (my neighbor, Karol's son), is coming too. I am so excited. I've been trying to get him to come for about a month now, but he's had to work. Not tonight though. Can't wait to see all that God is going to do in his life and all the people that he meets and effects. Please keep praying for me, as I am with you. Love you and so glad that you are apart of my journey! xoxo
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Clothing-Day 10
Hey there everybody! Today is my BIRTHDAY!!:) I've gotten so much love from all of my friends and family all day long. So thank you to everyone who has made my day so special!! :) I had a funny encounter today during school, actually. My cousin, Whitney, is a sophmore and we have biology lab together, and today she flicked really really cold water and I then replied with, "It's my BIRTHDAY," and she was like, "Ohmygosh. SO sorry, happy day beautiful! Oh, and it's my cat's birthday!" I was like, really? Really? You remember it's your cat's birthday, but not mine. :) I just rolled my eyes and accepted all of her apologies. I laughed though. So that was my funny thought for the day:).
Today is also TOMS's day without shoes. Council member Megan C. and I had thought of going all day without wearing shoes, but ended up not. I think this is a good testament to my journey though. Not only am I doing this for my own benefit to cut excess out of my life, but think about all of the other people in the world who have even less than 7 items of clothing to wear. Most kids in under developed countries don't have shoes to wear on their feet, that's why TOMS is such an amazing thing. We (those of us living in very wealthy countries) can afford to buy the shoes at a more expensive price so that another kid somewhere in the world can also have a pair of shoes. I wish that we didn't have to get something out of it just to do it; that we would want to give a pair of shoes to a kid somewhere else no matter what we were getting in return, but sadly this is not how it works in our overprivileged heads. :( Today, when I am celebrating my birthday with gifts and a family dinner, somewhere else a kid might not even survive the day. This is a sobering idea that I wish I knew how to fix.
Dear God, I know that you have a plan for everyone's life, but sometimes I don't always understand the path and where it's headed. But I know that you have it under control, and I need to learn how to let go of control and just let you have it. I pray for those children who don't have enough food to eat, while I eat 4 meals a day. I pray that no matter our story, that we can be bright lights for YOU. We can't ever know why things happen, but everything happens for a reason, and You are our Creator who has thought through our entire life plan before we are even born. I pray for the kids who starve today and those that eat until their stomachs hurt. I pray for those who have one pair of clothes and for those that have closets full. I pray for every atheist, Christian, Catholic, Jew, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and everyone else in between. Everyone needs You, Jesus, and without you I would have no purpose. Help me to understand more and more your great and all encompassing love, for me to follow you with my entire heart and to go along blindly with what you have in store for me and to not question what Your plans are for me.
On another note, we are getting really into our TED talks in english (I mentioned TED talks in my last entry, see Clothing Day 4 if confused). I'm going to be using this blog to jot down some things that are going through my head about my TED talk. I am one of the biggest One Direction fans you have ever met. In fact, council member Megan C. hates them (because she loves Big Time Rush) and I have to consciously not talk about them when she is around. My phone, and 2 computer backgrounds (one at home and one at school) are of LIAM (SO SO SO SO SO SO SO CUTE!!!) and One Direction. In fact, I am even listening to them right now. For my birthday council member Emma asked me what I wanted and I said I want anything One Direction. I am totally OBSESSED!! But my point is, as I am listening to their music, it really ties in to the idea that us girls don't understand that we are made perfectly by our Creator and we don't need to change who we are just to be liked/have lots of friends. In their US hit, "What Makes You Beautiful", which is not my favorite song, they sing about how this girl that they like doesn't even know that she is beautiful. How true is that in today's society? Girls constantly compare themselves to others and feel that they are never quite pretty enough or outgoing enough or have enough friends. It's so stupid, yet it is crammed into our brains. If we look at magazines, we see these beautiful women who are clearly airbrushed, and we think to ourselves that if we only looked like them, we would have that 'perfect' guy or that everyone would like us. But it's not true. We are created perfectly by our Creator and nothing we can do will ever make us more perfect. He made us who we are on purpose and we will always be seen as beautiful in His eyes, and those are the ones that matter. I will probably be using this example in my TED talk, because it is so true. This is a repeating thing as it is not only in that one particular song by them but it is also in their other songs as well as by other artists (Bruno Mars' Just the Way You Are, etc). It is upsetting and true, and yet it is apart of our everyday life. This is one of the many subjects that I plan on bringing up in my TED talk. (Hopefully I'll be able to post a link or something so that you all can see it when I perform it which won't be until the end of May).
I also want to thank so many of you for sending me lots of love today. You have made me feel really special and I am so thankful to have all of you in my life. Just know that without you supporting me and keeping me headed in the right direction, I don't know where I would be. You will never know how much you truly mean to me. I have prayed for so long that God would give me people like you that I can share my life with and know that you will stick by me no matter what. I have prayed for all of you and I hope that you know that God is going to be doing amazing things in your life, whether or not you even realize it. I have waited so long to have you in my life, and I am truly blessed to have you. Love you and can't wait to see what God is going to do in your life.
love always,
m
Today is also TOMS's day without shoes. Council member Megan C. and I had thought of going all day without wearing shoes, but ended up not. I think this is a good testament to my journey though. Not only am I doing this for my own benefit to cut excess out of my life, but think about all of the other people in the world who have even less than 7 items of clothing to wear. Most kids in under developed countries don't have shoes to wear on their feet, that's why TOMS is such an amazing thing. We (those of us living in very wealthy countries) can afford to buy the shoes at a more expensive price so that another kid somewhere in the world can also have a pair of shoes. I wish that we didn't have to get something out of it just to do it; that we would want to give a pair of shoes to a kid somewhere else no matter what we were getting in return, but sadly this is not how it works in our overprivileged heads. :( Today, when I am celebrating my birthday with gifts and a family dinner, somewhere else a kid might not even survive the day. This is a sobering idea that I wish I knew how to fix.
Dear God, I know that you have a plan for everyone's life, but sometimes I don't always understand the path and where it's headed. But I know that you have it under control, and I need to learn how to let go of control and just let you have it. I pray for those children who don't have enough food to eat, while I eat 4 meals a day. I pray that no matter our story, that we can be bright lights for YOU. We can't ever know why things happen, but everything happens for a reason, and You are our Creator who has thought through our entire life plan before we are even born. I pray for the kids who starve today and those that eat until their stomachs hurt. I pray for those who have one pair of clothes and for those that have closets full. I pray for every atheist, Christian, Catholic, Jew, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and everyone else in between. Everyone needs You, Jesus, and without you I would have no purpose. Help me to understand more and more your great and all encompassing love, for me to follow you with my entire heart and to go along blindly with what you have in store for me and to not question what Your plans are for me.
On another note, we are getting really into our TED talks in english (I mentioned TED talks in my last entry, see Clothing Day 4 if confused). I'm going to be using this blog to jot down some things that are going through my head about my TED talk. I am one of the biggest One Direction fans you have ever met. In fact, council member Megan C. hates them (because she loves Big Time Rush) and I have to consciously not talk about them when she is around. My phone, and 2 computer backgrounds (one at home and one at school) are of LIAM (SO SO SO SO SO SO SO CUTE!!!) and One Direction. In fact, I am even listening to them right now. For my birthday council member Emma asked me what I wanted and I said I want anything One Direction. I am totally OBSESSED!! But my point is, as I am listening to their music, it really ties in to the idea that us girls don't understand that we are made perfectly by our Creator and we don't need to change who we are just to be liked/have lots of friends. In their US hit, "What Makes You Beautiful", which is not my favorite song, they sing about how this girl that they like doesn't even know that she is beautiful. How true is that in today's society? Girls constantly compare themselves to others and feel that they are never quite pretty enough or outgoing enough or have enough friends. It's so stupid, yet it is crammed into our brains. If we look at magazines, we see these beautiful women who are clearly airbrushed, and we think to ourselves that if we only looked like them, we would have that 'perfect' guy or that everyone would like us. But it's not true. We are created perfectly by our Creator and nothing we can do will ever make us more perfect. He made us who we are on purpose and we will always be seen as beautiful in His eyes, and those are the ones that matter. I will probably be using this example in my TED talk, because it is so true. This is a repeating thing as it is not only in that one particular song by them but it is also in their other songs as well as by other artists (Bruno Mars' Just the Way You Are, etc). It is upsetting and true, and yet it is apart of our everyday life. This is one of the many subjects that I plan on bringing up in my TED talk. (Hopefully I'll be able to post a link or something so that you all can see it when I perform it which won't be until the end of May).
I also want to thank so many of you for sending me lots of love today. You have made me feel really special and I am so thankful to have all of you in my life. Just know that without you supporting me and keeping me headed in the right direction, I don't know where I would be. You will never know how much you truly mean to me. I have prayed for so long that God would give me people like you that I can share my life with and know that you will stick by me no matter what. I have prayed for all of you and I hope that you know that God is going to be doing amazing things in your life, whether or not you even realize it. I have waited so long to have you in my life, and I am truly blessed to have you. Love you and can't wait to see what God is going to do in your life.
love always,
m
Friday, April 6, 2012
Clothing-Day 6
Hey there! I'm trying to get better at doing this this month. Well just a little update is that yesterday I realized that, like I said before, God is putting certain people in my life for a reason. Last month I talked about how I went out to dinner with some of our family friends and how much I realized I need to be looking for guys like them, and not those other guys who don't love Jesus like I do. And yesterday, my neighbor and Karol's son who I have known since I was born, drove me to dance. He is the sweetest guy who is just learning to live out his faith in this crazy life just like me. He has been dating this girl for about three months and yesterday I asked him how everything was going. He said that he was planning on breaking up with her because she doesn't love the Lord like he does. I was so surprised. I guess I shouldn't have been, but the way he said it really struck a chord with me. Later that night I was journaling about my day and I started to see a pattern. God is putting certain guys in my life to show me what I should be using for my "standard" when it comes to guys. I don't know if He is trying to warn me about something or just put me on the right track, but I have been really trying to meet sweet, nice guys who love Jesus as much as I do. One of my council members, Meagan T., has recentely started dating this guy and he seems to be the sweetest thing ever. He treats her so perfectly and is so in love with Christ, it's unbelievable. It seems that no matter what I do, I am always surrounded by these guys. So, if you're reading this, go after the good guys. Not the jerks who know that they can get anyone. Go after the ones that are going to be more in love with Christ than they are with you. That's the only way a relationship will work, as I have seen throughout my whole life (both in my love life personally and with my family and friends).
Also, my english teacher is making us do a 5 minute speech as our final and it has to be about 'an idea with spreading'. Since I have already been going on this journey, and one of my biggest 'things' I guess you could say, is how young ladies see themselves and how they compare themselves to others I thought I would use that as the basis for my speech. I used to struggle with self-image and not feeling good enough for anyone. Jesus has really been putting this idea that the way young girls see themselves is not okay and we need to be doing something about it so that they can see how beautiful they really are, and that their Creator made them perfectly just the way they are in my head. One of my reasons for going on this journey and why I have been so excited for clothes month is because I kind of wanted to test myself to see if I could really do it and not care what other people think of me and what I look like. Yesterday, I was walking through the halls and felt as if everyone knew that I was wearing the exact same outfit that I had worn the day before, and I texted Council member Katie, and we prayed together that God would take these thoughts out of our heads. And the rest of the day I was totally fine and no one even said anything. Throughout this month I have really wanted to prove to myself that I don't need anyone else's approval, only our Saviour's. After week one, I don't feel like I do need anyone else's approval. I'm doing fine, just me and Him, and that's what it truly is all about. I could rant and rant and rant about this subject, but I will spare you all for today.
Love you all and happy Easter! More to come in the near future!
love always,
macy
Also, my english teacher is making us do a 5 minute speech as our final and it has to be about 'an idea with spreading'. Since I have already been going on this journey, and one of my biggest 'things' I guess you could say, is how young ladies see themselves and how they compare themselves to others I thought I would use that as the basis for my speech. I used to struggle with self-image and not feeling good enough for anyone. Jesus has really been putting this idea that the way young girls see themselves is not okay and we need to be doing something about it so that they can see how beautiful they really are, and that their Creator made them perfectly just the way they are in my head. One of my reasons for going on this journey and why I have been so excited for clothes month is because I kind of wanted to test myself to see if I could really do it and not care what other people think of me and what I look like. Yesterday, I was walking through the halls and felt as if everyone knew that I was wearing the exact same outfit that I had worn the day before, and I texted Council member Katie, and we prayed together that God would take these thoughts out of our heads. And the rest of the day I was totally fine and no one even said anything. Throughout this month I have really wanted to prove to myself that I don't need anyone else's approval, only our Saviour's. After week one, I don't feel like I do need anyone else's approval. I'm doing fine, just me and Him, and that's what it truly is all about. I could rant and rant and rant about this subject, but I will spare you all for today.
Love you all and happy Easter! More to come in the near future!
love always,
macy
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Clothing-Day 4
Today is day 4 of the clothing month. Sorry I haven't been able to write about it yet, but I have been doing it. For this month I am to only wear 7 clothing items. The seven I chose were:
-jean capris
-jean shorts
-one grey short sleeve t-shirt with blue and orange writing on it that says YoungLife
-one purple long sleeve t-shirt
-pair of sweatpants
-shoes
-one hoodie/sweatshirt
After much discussion, the clothing I have to wear for dance doesn't count on this list. I will be wearing the same dancing items, but there are too many of them to put on the list. Council member Katie and I also decided that we would wear minimum to none for jewelry. Goodbye beautiful feather earrings!
On the second and third days of this month, it snowed here in Colorado. Today there is still snow on the ground and it is quite rainy looking outside, and I can only hope that it will soon warm up. For the past 3 days, I have been wearing the same long sleeve t-shirt. So far, no one has said anything. My council member, Emma, goes to school with me, and we have talked about this month, and our friend Bekah was right there, so she knows already. At dance, my council member Megan C. has also brought it up along with our good friend Carley. These people already knew what I was doing though, so I feel that it is a good step in the right direction, but I want to reach people who don't know about my journey and what I am doing. So far, this has been much easier than possessions month. It has been nice getting to sleep in an extra 15 minutes or so, because I don't have to pick out my outfit; it's either one or the other. I caught a cold though as soon as I got back from Spring Break, so that has been a bit of a bummer. I am very congested and the cold weather with only a hoodie for a coat is not making it any better. Hey, I'm excited though! I can't wait to see all of the people that God is going to put in my path that I can show His love to. Council member Katie is also doing this month with me. I believe her seven items were jeans, athletic shorts, shoes, a hoodie, a long sleeve t, and a short sleeve t. She's doing great with it, and I can already see that because we are doing it together, we are going to be much more successful than we were with possessions month. Katie will also be giving away one piece of clothing everyday for this month to go along with only wearing seven clothing items all month.
This was my favorite month going into this journey, and so far it has been my favorite. I wish that more of my council members wanted to do this one with me, but with sports and having to dress up for school, and PROM, I understand why they can't. And, today is my little sister's birthday, so HAPPY DAY PEACHY!!!:) She is 10 today and I am so excited for her. She is such a little bundle of joy and I am so proud to call her my sister. (And let's just say, her name fits her perfectly!). Only 6 more days until mine. GET EXCITED! I will probably be getting lots of clothes from family too, so I won't be able to wear them until May, but hey, that's okay! It will be funny though to get a bunch of clothes and then not be able to wear them. :)
This Sunday is Easter, and I am really excited. I might have to cheat a little bit (sorry guys) for Easter because my mom likes us all to be dressed up and looking good and I doubt she would approve me wearing a long sleeve purple shirt to church to celebrate why we can have a relationship with Him. And I don't want to be disrespectful of the Lord on His day. So again, I'm sorry if I cheat a little bit during this week. But during this week I hope that you all can take the time to thank Him for giving us this opportunity to be with Him because His son died for US. It's Easter week, and that means a lot more than hunting eggs and eating lots of good food (although I do enjoy both).
Dear Lord,
Thank you for giving me so much in life. You have truly blessed me with good friends, good family, and an amazing relationship with YOU. I pray that this week, we don't lose sight of what You are doing. Thank you for sending your one and only son to us, so that we can have a relationship with You. You are a kind and generous God who deserves all praise. As we continue on in this journey, I pray that you would show us how to influence those around us for Your glory. This week means so much to me and to everyone who loves You like I do. The story is sad, but the ending is good. Lord, please keep my family healthy, because we have been passing stuff around. Jesus, help certain people in my life who say they know You to really realize it the upcoming days that are all about You. I pray for my council, for my friends at school, and for those that I don't know or don't hang out with. They all need You in some way. Show up this week God at our schools, in our families, something God. You are the author of our story, and I trust you whole heartedly with my life. I am yours. Amen.
-jean capris
-jean shorts
-one grey short sleeve t-shirt with blue and orange writing on it that says YoungLife
-one purple long sleeve t-shirt
-pair of sweatpants
-shoes
-one hoodie/sweatshirt
After much discussion, the clothing I have to wear for dance doesn't count on this list. I will be wearing the same dancing items, but there are too many of them to put on the list. Council member Katie and I also decided that we would wear minimum to none for jewelry. Goodbye beautiful feather earrings!
On the second and third days of this month, it snowed here in Colorado. Today there is still snow on the ground and it is quite rainy looking outside, and I can only hope that it will soon warm up. For the past 3 days, I have been wearing the same long sleeve t-shirt. So far, no one has said anything. My council member, Emma, goes to school with me, and we have talked about this month, and our friend Bekah was right there, so she knows already. At dance, my council member Megan C. has also brought it up along with our good friend Carley. These people already knew what I was doing though, so I feel that it is a good step in the right direction, but I want to reach people who don't know about my journey and what I am doing. So far, this has been much easier than possessions month. It has been nice getting to sleep in an extra 15 minutes or so, because I don't have to pick out my outfit; it's either one or the other. I caught a cold though as soon as I got back from Spring Break, so that has been a bit of a bummer. I am very congested and the cold weather with only a hoodie for a coat is not making it any better. Hey, I'm excited though! I can't wait to see all of the people that God is going to put in my path that I can show His love to. Council member Katie is also doing this month with me. I believe her seven items were jeans, athletic shorts, shoes, a hoodie, a long sleeve t, and a short sleeve t. She's doing great with it, and I can already see that because we are doing it together, we are going to be much more successful than we were with possessions month. Katie will also be giving away one piece of clothing everyday for this month to go along with only wearing seven clothing items all month.
This was my favorite month going into this journey, and so far it has been my favorite. I wish that more of my council members wanted to do this one with me, but with sports and having to dress up for school, and PROM, I understand why they can't. And, today is my little sister's birthday, so HAPPY DAY PEACHY!!!:) She is 10 today and I am so excited for her. She is such a little bundle of joy and I am so proud to call her my sister. (And let's just say, her name fits her perfectly!). Only 6 more days until mine. GET EXCITED! I will probably be getting lots of clothes from family too, so I won't be able to wear them until May, but hey, that's okay! It will be funny though to get a bunch of clothes and then not be able to wear them. :)
This Sunday is Easter, and I am really excited. I might have to cheat a little bit (sorry guys) for Easter because my mom likes us all to be dressed up and looking good and I doubt she would approve me wearing a long sleeve purple shirt to church to celebrate why we can have a relationship with Him. And I don't want to be disrespectful of the Lord on His day. So again, I'm sorry if I cheat a little bit during this week. But during this week I hope that you all can take the time to thank Him for giving us this opportunity to be with Him because His son died for US. It's Easter week, and that means a lot more than hunting eggs and eating lots of good food (although I do enjoy both).
Dear Lord,
Thank you for giving me so much in life. You have truly blessed me with good friends, good family, and an amazing relationship with YOU. I pray that this week, we don't lose sight of what You are doing. Thank you for sending your one and only son to us, so that we can have a relationship with You. You are a kind and generous God who deserves all praise. As we continue on in this journey, I pray that you would show us how to influence those around us for Your glory. This week means so much to me and to everyone who loves You like I do. The story is sad, but the ending is good. Lord, please keep my family healthy, because we have been passing stuff around. Jesus, help certain people in my life who say they know You to really realize it the upcoming days that are all about You. I pray for my council, for my friends at school, and for those that I don't know or don't hang out with. They all need You in some way. Show up this week God at our schools, in our families, something God. You are the author of our story, and I trust you whole heartedly with my life. I am yours. Amen.
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