andeemichelle

One of the hardest things for me to do depending on the situation, is to Let Go and Let God. Prayer is powerful, talking about things helps, when all that is over, the one thing left to do is finally let go and let God work. Now, I have a jam-packed schedule this semester, I have full time classes, I participate in 2 bible studies, run 1 small group, i'm a volunteer Young Life leader, play soccer for an amazing team in a church co-ed league, but above else I am a child of God, striving to have people see how great our God is, and keeping myself in check. The tricky part is sometimes we rely solely on ourselves, compacting God and over taking his responsibilities. This is one thing I keep learning over and over and over again. I am not alone, and sometimes there are things I can't control, I can't handle...and I have to let go and let God. After all, God knows what I need, I do not. He sees the big picture. My one pastor, Pastor Ellis said this at our last bible study, ...

When I was first saved at 17, I can recall one of the first christian bands i knew of and heard play, was Relient K. Be My Escape was the one song my youthgroup would listen to over and over and over. The one thing i never really totally paid attention to was the words. So here ya go, for people that need to see the lyrics... I’ve given up on giving up slowly, I’m blending in so You won’t even know me apart from this whole world that shares my fate This one last bullet you mention is my one last shot at redemption because I know to live you must give your life away And I’ve been housing all this doubt and insecurity and I’ve been locked inside that house all the while You hold the key And I’ve been dying to get out and that might be the death of me And even though, there’s no way in knowing where to go, promise I’m going because I gotta get outta here I’m stuck inside this rut that I fell into by mistake I gotta get outta here And I’m begging You, I’m begging You, I’m beggi...

Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same. Sometimes that is how Jesus operates. So what do you do when you have this feeling that God gives you, that nudge that you must do something you don't want to do? You obey him. It may be hard to just take the leap and trust the outcome will be awesome, because sometimes that awesomeness doesn't happen right away. In His perfect time, it will be awesome. It will be okay. God is the only one that every single person on this Earth can depend on. I wouldn't have it any other way. Obeying him sometimes is hard, especially when it is something you don't want to do, but knowing and trusting he will bless you when you obey him is what will get you through. He makes all things work together for our good. Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Seeing the Light In the Darkness xox...

Do you ever just have those moments where your mind wanders? It has you think of conversations out of context, make up things that wouldn't happen, or make you over-think things and cause you to worry? YEP, happens to me more times than I would like it to. It is times like these when I look to my handy dandy (yes, i just said that) BIBLE. Being in the word is what helps us grow, and it also helps me to realize that this negative thinking, or having my mind wander on certain things is not trusting my amazing, wonderful, perfect God. When my mind wanders, so should my eyes, to the word of God. He is so good, words can't even describe. His actions his thoughts, everything about him draws you in, and makes you want to be better, do better. I set my eyes on him, because there is no place i'd rather look. I want to be so on fire for Christ, that I ignite those around me. Yet, how can I accomplish such great things if i let my mind wander about everything and anything instead of p...