21

I've always wanted to be 21. Your suppossed to feel like adult; and do adult things (pay bills, have your own place, have a family...and you could go on, on, and on); some ways I do feel like an adult and other ways I don't. I'm turning 21 in 1 day. 21. It seems just like yesterday I just turned 16; just beginning to drive/Braces, long curly hair/imataure/glasses. Its crazy how fast your life goes by, and we don't even realize it until its past. There are so many things that change or stay the same in a lifetime. I remember when I was 16 I couldnt wait to be 21, an adult; but really now that it almost here, I still feel 16, with a little bit of matuartiy. I have to say I have accomplished quite a few things since I was 16 though. I've graduated high school, grown spiritually, almost graduated John A, just to name a couple of things. A few things that I thought that would have happened by now, which havent, but i'm alright with, because I know its not my timing, its God timing and I know everything happens for a purpose, is I thought I would have a family and be married; but I guess thats what most teenage girls always think when there 16 which isnt the case. I guess we will always think that way. But Even though I expect things when I turn 21 and they have not happened it is okay because I know one day even if they dont happen I know everything is for reason.

Birthday Poll

So I'm trying to decide between a couple of things for my bithday dinner, and I need your help!

1. My mother asked me what I wanted and my choices are
Option # 1 Itialian Beef
Option # 2 Grilled Hamburgers & Hotdogs
Option # 3 Lasagna


2.Friday Night I'm going with some friends out to dinner for my birthday and the choices are
Option #1 Applebee's
Option #2 Quatro's

Secretary's Day!

I love Secretary's Day. Even though I'm not an "official secretary" and just a student worker my boss got me this nice little gift. :) Some Warm Vanilla Sugar Lotion from bath and body Works and a yummy cupcake from Larrys House of cake. Lets just say This made my day! :)

The Craziness Begins!

We all can tell its definitely getting closer to the end. I know my self; I should and have so many things I should and can be doing. With Papers, test, and projects I almost feel over whelmed with all so close to due dates! We only have a few more weeks of staying up all night with our coffee or Mt. dew by our sides:) and come out from hibernation! After this semester I know for people like me and some of you we will only get a couple weeks of freedom until it all starts again; but just let me remind you that we all can do anything as long as we think we can and also trust that if this is God's plan he will give us the strength to do it. I'm gonna encourage you all and my self to finish out strong so we can glorify God in this long process.

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 cor 10:13

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30

Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Matthew 6:34

May the Lord give strength to his people!
May the Lord bless this people with peace!
Ps 29:11

Our Mission

"For the son of man has come to seek and save the lost" Luke 9:10

"Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. That was His mission. Jesus said that he did not come to be served, but to serve and to offer His life a ransom for man (Matthew 20:28). In John 20:21 Jesus told his follower that He was sending them just as the Father had sent Him. We are all sent by Jesus to seek and to save those who are lost."
As I was doing my devotional yesterday afternoon This really just spoke to me and It has just been on my mind ever since I read it. I know in the past; Our mission for the church is to go and seek the lost and do missions, also the same for all the bible studies I'm in. I listen to it but I never do it; it seems. I always seem to find an excuse out of it Always. Example: I'm to shy; I don't know how to start the conversation; I don't want it to affect our relationship; I don't want them to look at me different, and you can go on, and on, and on. Well Our small groups on Sunday nights have really encouraged me in to talking in class with my classmates to share the Gospel. I don't really know If some people in my classes even know I am a christian, because I don't talk and just go about my own business. But I'm trying to change that, I'm trying to make conversation. I want to share the truth so that everyone may know about what he has done for us. Its so hard when there's only a small amount of time to talk before and after class. I never really get the chance to bring the subject up and when it has came up in the past I was to timid. Its going to change, I'm going to be brave and share Christ so that the people I care about most will at least know even if they don't except who He is or Why we believe in him for what he did for us. We have a mission field right here where we live. We don't have to go oversees although we still need to do that too. We have people right here that are placed in our job settings, school settings, neighborhoods, etc, primarily to share the Gospel and bring glory and honor to His name. I pray that God will give me Boldness to share his word.