2006 has been the worst year of my life....
as I typed that sentance, I just realized that what it really should say is:
2006 has been the worst year of my life...on the surface...
...turns out, as I've always suspected, God's working amazing stuff beneath the surface and beneath all the hurt and pain of this past year.
needless to say - I'm soooo ready to usher in 2007...just start over again and see what God has for me in a whole new year. I know I shouldn't live for that, cause God's still teaching me stuff in 2006...but I'm just so ready. Usually I HATE New Years Eve and Day...this year it can't come fast enough!
Guess I have to just keep in mind something I read earlier today:
"remeber the past, live in the present, look to the future"
anywhoo....I hope that all of you have had a FAR better 2006 than I have...but know that the odd years tend to be the years that treat me best ;) so look out! haha
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Saturday, November 11, 2006
talk is cheap
It's so easy to say things that sound practical and pretty and wonderful and ideal...but the truth is that I've learned in my life, despite how well spoken I am - if I don't back it up with my actions - those words mean nothing.
Had Jesus said He loved us and was going to die for us and to set us free, yet never actually went to the cross, we'd be screwed! I want to be like Jesus - and Jesus was a man of His word. He backed everything He said up with His actions.
The last couple of days I've had some conversations with people that have really reminded me of this principal. I'm so sick of people saying things to me that sound great, but then they turn around and contradict those very words they've spoken. If you say you're not going to betray someone's confidance and then you go tell 5 of your closest friends about it - that means you're NOT trustworthy or a man/woman of your word. And if you're NOT a man/woman of your word - then you can't get upset when others do the same thing to you. It all starts with YOU. If you show others you respect them and are trustworthy - eventually that will spread.
Be careful. Words can sound perfect. Words can be deceiving. Words can hurt. Words are powerful...but not more powerful than the actions. I've been "dooped" before...and i'm a super decerning spirit. But the truth is, sometimes we so badly WANT to believe in the words. But don't be deceived. Don't be fooled. If actions aren't backing up the words - chances are that person lacks integrity...and if that's the case, do you REALLY want to be involved closely with this person?
I want to be trustworthy. I want to be a woman after God's heart. I want to have integrity. I think that we, as christians, have a responisibility to hold each other to these things. Let's help each other strive to be men and women with these qualities.
Had Jesus said He loved us and was going to die for us and to set us free, yet never actually went to the cross, we'd be screwed! I want to be like Jesus - and Jesus was a man of His word. He backed everything He said up with His actions.
The last couple of days I've had some conversations with people that have really reminded me of this principal. I'm so sick of people saying things to me that sound great, but then they turn around and contradict those very words they've spoken. If you say you're not going to betray someone's confidance and then you go tell 5 of your closest friends about it - that means you're NOT trustworthy or a man/woman of your word. And if you're NOT a man/woman of your word - then you can't get upset when others do the same thing to you. It all starts with YOU. If you show others you respect them and are trustworthy - eventually that will spread.
Be careful. Words can sound perfect. Words can be deceiving. Words can hurt. Words are powerful...but not more powerful than the actions. I've been "dooped" before...and i'm a super decerning spirit. But the truth is, sometimes we so badly WANT to believe in the words. But don't be deceived. Don't be fooled. If actions aren't backing up the words - chances are that person lacks integrity...and if that's the case, do you REALLY want to be involved closely with this person?
I want to be trustworthy. I want to be a woman after God's heart. I want to have integrity. I think that we, as christians, have a responisibility to hold each other to these things. Let's help each other strive to be men and women with these qualities.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
beautiful baby
How amazing is God? The fact that He allows us to be a part of reproducing human life is just amazing. Tonight I spent about 2 hours on the couch with my sister, Jennifer, watching TV, and mostly watching her belly! Jennifer is due with her first baby on January 13, and the baby was super active tonight. It was sooo weird and amazing to watch her belly move as the baby moved, and to be able to touch and feel the baby. In fact, we played a little game where i'd push on her (my sister hasnt' found out what she's having - but i'm 200% convinced it's a baby girl) and she'd push back - it was sooo cool! It's such a blessing to be a part of the whole process with my sister.
Tonight she even asked if I'd be in the room with her and video tape - what a huge priveledge. a lot of people might think that's a punishment...haha - but i can't wait! what a cool thing to witness and be a part of!
God's such an amazing and creative creator!
Tonight she even asked if I'd be in the room with her and video tape - what a huge priveledge. a lot of people might think that's a punishment...haha - but i can't wait! what a cool thing to witness and be a part of!
God's such an amazing and creative creator!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
hello fellow bloggers
well hello to the wide world of blogging. i decided to join the gang!
stop in to say hello!
jessica
stop in to say hello!
jessica
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