An evaluation

Yesterday's church service was amazing!

It made me take a good look at myself... am I truly living for God or am I just a Sunday christian. Can people tell by the way I act and what I do that I am different from this world? When God's name is spoken in vain, do I stand up or, do I let it slide just one more time? Am I afraid to tell people that I am a believer? Is God only in parts of my life and not all of them? Do I continue to sin even when I know its wrong? Do I forgive as Christ forgave me? Am I too accepting of wrong that is going on around me? Is Christ the centre of my life?
An example the pastor used was acceptance of homosexuals posters being placed in the classrooms of young children. A question he asked is this: are we doing something about it?

 Romans 1:21-32 made me see that even in the Bible times they faced the same things that we face today.
 Matthew 6:14-15 reminded me that I must forgive.
As I was reading my devotions I came across Matthew 21: 12-13. Jesus didn't just stand there and let the wrong happen, he took action.  

 God calls us to share the good news and stand up for what is right, and stand on truth. To often I am afraid to say anything for fear that I will be persecuted for my beliefs. I don't trust God to do the speaking for me and rely on my own strength.Through reading more I have found great encouregement. I believe there are others who struggle with the same things I do and I hope this helps.

We were challenged to share Christ's love with others. He wants the lost and broken.

If you wonder if there is a God, look around you, nature shows there is a God. Go out on a clear night and look up in the skies. The beauty is breathtaking. If you think the Bible is just a book, then I challenge you to read it.

My Friend

This is to my best friend and maid of honor, Leanne. She's a little crazy, with a georgous smile. A farm girl who helps out and rides her cow! She loves music and is very talented at playing the panio (even if she doesn't think so). She is genuine and like a sister to me.

Throughout this past year Leanne and I have really gotten to know each other. Sharing an apartment with one bedroom hasn't always been easy, but it made us closer. So often we talked about confusing issues, boys and dating. When things got frusterating, Leanne was there. We vented, and talked through things. Her faith in God and encouragement to trust in Him when things seemed so uncertian is a blessing. She is a woman who is beautiful inside and out. She has the patience and a listening ear when I babble on about something. I appreciate her honesty. No beatin' round the bush, just say it like it is and visualize it realistically.

We have made a lot of memories, had great laughs, and just plain fun!
Some of the best memories are:
-Lunches of mac n' cheese and toast after a long morning of painting bathrooms at our summer job
-Singing along to tunes from good ol' country to christain and hyms in the car, kitchen, or round' the panio
-To countless hours of sitting and allowing me to style her hair (even if she wasn't in the mood) which often resulted in playing dress up and a photoshoot
-Bonfires and faspas
-Last but not least, Value Village nights almost every thursday

She has seen the worst of me, and continues to be there. God has blessed me with a wonderful friend. She reminds me of the virtious woman in Proverbs 31. I have learned much through her.

Blessings

Sometimes it's hard to see someone you love so much suffer and endure pain. It makes me want to be able to take it away and place it upon myself instead of them. I ask God why... and wonder. My roomate has a note posted on the wall that says: Sometimes God doesn't calm the storm, He chooses to calm His child. I realize how true this is. Trusting, hoping and trying to stay positive throughout sickness is a hard thing. It is only done through God's strength.

I would like to share with you two of my favorite songs.