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Can you hear me?
Prayer has been a topic that has been on my mind for some time now. It was recently brought to the forefront again after listening to a message about praying big. For me, prayer is what helped start my faith journey. I was in sixth grade at the time. I had just learned that my uncle was dying from cancer and the prospects did not look good. At the time, I didn’t know much about God or prayer for that matter. But I had a bedtime prayer in a frame on my wall in my bedroom. I took it upon myself to memorize that prayer and I used it as…
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A Little Thanks
It is November, the month where people give thanks throughout the month. I often forget to include God. I would guess that there are many out there like me. Can we take a few moments to thank God for the things in our lives? Yes, let’s! In fact, I want to try to remember what He has given me more often then just occasionally. He has done so much in my life how can I forget to give Him thanks for those things. Here is what I am thankful for: My family and the time I get to spend with them Good health for my immediate family and myself Wonderful…
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Mistake?
Today I had a conversation with my counselor and it was mind blowing how I have been framing things. I get caught up in the what if’s, particularly the negative ones. She tried to walk me back to why this frame of mind existed. We did get there eventually. But let me back up for a minute. Yes, I am seeing a counselor and I admit that I need help to break free from my anxieties. In particular there is one I am trying hard to break free of: moving out on my own. I get trapped in the cycle of all the stuff that may not work out in…
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You Are a Star
I wrote this for my 8th grade girls group that I lead on Wednesday nights. It is worth sharing here as well! One night, when it is clear, go outside and look up at the stars. God sees you as a star. Each one unique with a name. Each has a light that others see. God knows the name of each of these stars, just like he knows your name. He calls you to let your light shine bright so that others can see him through you. Be the star that called has called you to be. Some stars are red giants, others white dwarfs, others are super giants, while…
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Rescue Me!
Below is a genre of writing I haven’t tried before, song lyrics. I had some lyrics pop into my head a few weeks ago and I just couldn’t let the start of what was in my head just disappear. They are still very much in progress, but I’m sharing what I have today with you. I have highlighted in orange the lyrics that I started with. You take me as is Broken in pieces I think I’m not enough I think I’m weak What would I give to have some love What would I give to have some strength Rescue Me! Rescue Me! Your grace covers it all…
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Happy Faith-versary!
July 28th Not much I remember about this day except that I chose to give my life to you on that day. I said come into my life and let me know even more about who you are. The other thing that sticks out about this date, is that I had a fight with my mom. I am not proud of it and I’m going to guess, I was probably to blame. I can’t even remember what we fought about, but I remember after that I had made my way to my bedroom and was in tears on my bed. It was there and then that I said, Jesus I…
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I Need You, Always
Note: This is a super personal post ahead. But I need to share how God showed up for me through a recent valley. The worry set in. It was troubling. I knew what I needed to do. I made the make call to the doctor. This pain, it had gone on long enough. I needed some answers and relief. I scheduled my appointment thinking that maybe, just maybe I’ll cancel it if it feels better. My appointment was two weeks away. The date of my appointment quickly approached. I couldn’t deny that I still was experiencing the pain and discomfort. I sat in my car before my appointment in prayer.…
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Doing Life Together
It is my hand that you reach for It is my love that you seek It is my strength that you desire Yet you cry out to me asking for help But I am right there beside you In all your days, I sit waiting for you to call upon my name You choose to do things your way You struggle, you are confused You long for control All you do is fight it Not trusting my word You put your life on hold due to fear Enjoy every moment that I give you For each is precious, each is a gift Let your worries be mine Let…
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Seen – Part 4: Always
Before you were born, I knew you. I made all of you and knit you together in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13). I know the number of hairs on your head (Luke 12:7). I know all of this, because I created human beings in my image (Genesis 1:27). I know when you sit down or stand up. I know your thoughts no matter how far away you are. I see you when you travel and when you are at home. I know everything you do. I know what you are going to say before you say it (Psalm 139:2-4). I know so much about you. When you feel weak, I…
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Seen – Part 3: Found
I finally chose to take the path that was lit up. I had been searching for a long time to identify that joy, the one that my classmate Lillian had. I searched long and hard. Finally, I decided to take the leap and put my faith in Jesus. I shared my decision with a few close friends. They understood. They knew me. My friends helped me along my journey initially, as they were all I had. A few months later I finally shared my decision with an adult, but in writing. I was a bit scared to do this, but the topic in English class that day hit me and…