Yesterday was Memorial Day. And it got me thinking. I am really thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed their lives and are serving our country right now. I mean they didn't have to go and sign up. It was their decision entirely. And yet they chose to sacrifice their life for mine. And that got me thinking even more. If you don't mind I have a little allegory for you. It may sound a bit cheesy, but it puts your life in a really clear perspective. So, here goes!
Two men were traveling. Both had places to be and people to see. They were both in a rush, and they were both probably stressed out. Coincidentally, the two men had seats right next to each other. On entering the plane they were each given a parachute. The first guy was told that the parachute would improve his flight if he wore it the whole time. The second guy was told that during the duration of the flight he would have to jump out and the parachute would be the only thing between him and a most certain death.
The first guy put on his parachute. It made his seat very small and uncomfortable. But since he was told that it would improve his flight, he kept it on.
A little while later his neck started to hurt really bad and he got really hot with it on. But since he was told that it would improve his flight, he kept it on.
An hour passes and he still wears the parachute. The flight attendant told him that it would improve his flight, but so far nothing better had happened.
Finally, he throws off his parachute and hunkers down in his seat for the rest of the flight.
The second was told that the parachute would save his life. Upon sitting down he immediately put it on and held on to it with both hands.
A little while later he got uncomfortable, hot, and sweaty. But he still kept it on because he knew that it would save his life.
An hour later he got restless and started to walk around the plane. He then returned to his seat even more grateful for his parachute because he knew that it would save his life.
Here's the moral of the story.
The first guy is basically everyone who is not a christian.
The second guy is everyone else who is a christian.
And the parachute, is Jesus.
So often people put on Jesus. They decide that they are going to try him out for a little while not knowing exactly what He can do for you.
When the going gets tough or nothing good happens to them after a while. They throw Him down and decide to never go back to Him.
But people like the second guy are the Christians who really know what Christ has done for them. They know that the only way for them to live, to go to heaven, and not to hell in eternal damnation, is to grasp that parachute. It is their lifeline. Their saving grace. And it is.
It is that simple.
You have to be that second guy. Know that Christ is your parachute. You are living in a crashing plane. Any second your plane is going to crash and burn. You can decide to wear your parachute. Or can throw it on the ground and fall to your certain death.
Your choice. No one and nothing can make that decision for you.
So make it. And make it quick. Because you never know when your plane may crash and burn.
29 May 2012
21 May 2012
Summer
On Wednesday I went to the doctor.
Ya know how I had a that sockhop about three weeks ago? Well, we were dancing the twist. All. night. long.
I have bad knees from doing cheer leading and gymnastics and ballet for years and years.
Well...guess what the doctor said?
You have a sprained knee.
What?!?!?! Is that even possible?
Yes. Apparently it is.
Did not know that.
I got x-rays.
4 of them.
Not fun stuff. At. all.
Anyways, just though I'd let you know how I'm doing physically. Something to spice up my monotonous talking.
At my youth group they have this super cool internship called Element. And I'm doing it! I'm sooo excited about it. It's is going to be so amazing. We get to help plan all the stuff that goes on in service. We do ministry outreaches and at the end of the summer we get to go on a super cool trip somewhere for five days. #epic
I also get to go to youth camp this summer as well. I'm even more excited about that one because I'm a senior this year. I feel so old. Only like five or six of my friends are Seniors. The rest are Juniors and Sophomores. And some, are Freshman. Those little babies. They make me feel so old.
But this is my last year to go to a camp as a camper. Not as a worker. Not as a staffer. But as a genuine camper. I've never been to a youth camp, and the last time I went to camp was when I was 12. I am now currently 17. That was a LONG time ago. Or at least it feels like it.
In August!!!!! Guess what I get?!?!?!
MY LICENSE!!!
Yeah, I should have had it for like a year already. But I didn't get my permit until January. Ugh. So I have just two and a half more months until FREEDOM! But only on the road. I'm super stoked about it. I don't have a car yet, so that's why I'm getting a job this summer. But I don't know where to apply. I do have some potential prospects in mind, but I'm not sure how young they hire.
Just thought you guys might want to know what I'm up to this summer. That's about all I'm gonna be doing. Besides healing my knee and busting my butt with practicing piano and guitar, that's the fun stuff.
Ya know how I had a that sockhop about three weeks ago? Well, we were dancing the twist. All. night. long.
I have bad knees from doing cheer leading and gymnastics and ballet for years and years.
Well...guess what the doctor said?
You have a sprained knee.
What?!?!?! Is that even possible?
Yes. Apparently it is.
Did not know that.
I got x-rays.
4 of them.
Not fun stuff. At. all.
Anyways, just though I'd let you know how I'm doing physically. Something to spice up my monotonous talking.
At my youth group they have this super cool internship called Element. And I'm doing it! I'm sooo excited about it. It's is going to be so amazing. We get to help plan all the stuff that goes on in service. We do ministry outreaches and at the end of the summer we get to go on a super cool trip somewhere for five days. #epic
I also get to go to youth camp this summer as well. I'm even more excited about that one because I'm a senior this year. I feel so old. Only like five or six of my friends are Seniors. The rest are Juniors and Sophomores. And some, are Freshman. Those little babies. They make me feel so old.
But this is my last year to go to a camp as a camper. Not as a worker. Not as a staffer. But as a genuine camper. I've never been to a youth camp, and the last time I went to camp was when I was 12. I am now currently 17. That was a LONG time ago. Or at least it feels like it.
In August!!!!! Guess what I get?!?!?!
MY LICENSE!!!
Yeah, I should have had it for like a year already. But I didn't get my permit until January. Ugh. So I have just two and a half more months until FREEDOM! But only on the road. I'm super stoked about it. I don't have a car yet, so that's why I'm getting a job this summer. But I don't know where to apply. I do have some potential prospects in mind, but I'm not sure how young they hire.
Just thought you guys might want to know what I'm up to this summer. That's about all I'm gonna be doing. Besides healing my knee and busting my butt with practicing piano and guitar, that's the fun stuff.
13 May 2012
Being Happy on Purpose?
How did you like that last post? "Happy Days." Personally I really REALLY liked it. :) And I don't like to brag about my work but, it was pretty good. If I can say so myself.
So today I'm going to talk about the second part of "Happy Days." "How to be Happy on Purpose."
It's gonna be EPIC.
Brace yourselves.
Happy Days- Part 2
Romans 8:18 says "yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later."
So today I'm going to talk about the second part of "Happy Days." "How to be Happy on Purpose."
It's gonna be EPIC.
Brace yourselves.
Happy Days- Part 2
"How to be Happy on Purpose"
So, happiness is a daily choice.
Lincoln said, "most people are as happy as they have decided to be."
If you decide to be happy, then you will be.
If you decide to be ungrateful in your life, then you will be.
Abe Lincoln was right.
Statistics regarding the benefits of happiness:
Raises sales in the business world by 37 percent.
Raises productivity by 31 percent.
Raises accuracy on tasks by 19 percent.
Contributes to health and quality of life.
This is pure proof! Happiness makes life so much better. Why settle for anything less?
The Apostle Paul was an extreme guy. He suffered through so much for the sake of Christ.
Romans 5:3 says that we can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us to develop endurance.
No matter what we face we can rejoice.
Paul was beaten, shipwrecked, bitten by a viper, flogged, mocked, ridiculed, put in jail, put in prison, tested, tried...enough said? And yet he STILL rejoiced. Wow. He's a role model for sure.
Romans 8:18 says "yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later."
Try this for a second, close your eyes and imagine with me. Imagine the worst possible treatment. The worst torture, pain, mockery. And multiply it times a thousand, million, trillion...that is how much glory that we will be revealed to. And that's not even all of it!
2 Corinthians 4:16
"That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day."
We must never give up. The harder life is for us, the harder God is trying to prove a point. He loves us.
Attitude check!
Word of the Lord: If you'll learn to be happy where you are, God will take where you want to be.
Ooohh! That's good. I know that that's something that I have to deal with. Like right now. Today. And tomorrow. And forever.
If we can learn to be content where we are right now in life, that He will take us to that place that we want to go to.
The devil will try to steal your happiness through worry, stress, and offense.
We can't let him steal our happiness. The only way that he can get it is if we give it to him. Don't be an easy target.
There are three things that you can do to maintain your joy/happiness. Ready to hear them. Well, actually your reading them...same difference. :)
1. Cast your cares on the Lord for He will sustain you. Psalm 55:22
2. You can exchange the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Isaiah 61:3
3. God took care of the birds, and He will take care of you. Matthew 6:25-34
Okay, I'm going to tell you guys something. I feel this is for someone out there who doesn't normally read my posts.
God. loves. you.
I know that right now you are going through a really hard time right now. But listen to me, God cares. It may seem like right now you are getting thrown a bunch of curve balls. But a straight one is coming your way! Believe me!
This is isn't the end of the road. There is light at the end of this never-ending cavern. And it's NOT never-ending. It may seem like it, but their is hope. Yeah, yeah. I'm getting preachy and probably cliche again. LISTEN! God's word is never cliche! Accept that. Believe that.
I just thought that somebody needed to hear that today.
Love you guys.
Something Extra!
Bucket list time! :) My next two are ready to be published!
#7 Travel the world
I think that everybody has this one on their list. It's so original. But I HAVE to do it!
#8 Watch someone ride down Niagara Falls in a barrel
My friend Kelsey came up with this one. At first, it was ride down Niagara Falls in a barrel. But then we decided we would probably die....so that's the change!
Cliche and young,
Miriam
2 Corinthians 4:16
"That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day."
We must never give up. The harder life is for us, the harder God is trying to prove a point. He loves us.
Attitude check!
Word of the Lord: If you'll learn to be happy where you are, God will take where you want to be.
Ooohh! That's good. I know that that's something that I have to deal with. Like right now. Today. And tomorrow. And forever.
If we can learn to be content where we are right now in life, that He will take us to that place that we want to go to.
The devil will try to steal your happiness through worry, stress, and offense.
We can't let him steal our happiness. The only way that he can get it is if we give it to him. Don't be an easy target.
There are three things that you can do to maintain your joy/happiness. Ready to hear them. Well, actually your reading them...same difference. :)
1. Cast your cares on the Lord for He will sustain you. Psalm 55:22
2. You can exchange the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Isaiah 61:3
3. God took care of the birds, and He will take care of you. Matthew 6:25-34
Okay, I'm going to tell you guys something. I feel this is for someone out there who doesn't normally read my posts.
God. loves. you.
I know that right now you are going through a really hard time right now. But listen to me, God cares. It may seem like right now you are getting thrown a bunch of curve balls. But a straight one is coming your way! Believe me!
This is isn't the end of the road. There is light at the end of this never-ending cavern. And it's NOT never-ending. It may seem like it, but their is hope. Yeah, yeah. I'm getting preachy and probably cliche again. LISTEN! God's word is never cliche! Accept that. Believe that.
I just thought that somebody needed to hear that today.
Love you guys.
Something Extra!
Bucket list time! :) My next two are ready to be published!
#7 Travel the world
I think that everybody has this one on their list. It's so original. But I HAVE to do it!
#8 Watch someone ride down Niagara Falls in a barrel
My friend Kelsey came up with this one. At first, it was ride down Niagara Falls in a barrel. But then we decided we would probably die....so that's the change!
Cliche and young,
Miriam
07 May 2012
Happy Days and Sockhops
Tonight I have a sock hop. In other words, a 50s dance. It's like our prom, except it's not. One of the great downfalls in being home schooled.
But it's gonna be fun! I can't wait for it! :) We get to wear poodle skirts, saddle shoes, red lipstick, and just have a crazy night full of fun. :)
Anyways, to go along with my dance tonight, and because it's all we've been talking about in church the last month, I'm going to talk about "Happy Days." Not the show, although I do have to admit that I love that show! And am completely addicted to watching it daily. You should try it out, it's captivating.
Happy Days
Here are some ideas about what people think it means to be happy:
Some people live for future happiness and never learn to be happy at the present moment.
Ya know, those people who are like, when I get a job, then I'll be happy. Or when I leave my parents house, then I'll be happy. If only I could get married, then I'd be happy.
The complainers. The people who are never happy with their present state in life.
Some think happiness is getting what they want, but after that they need something else to make them happy.
The people who get married, get a job, move away from their parents house, and still, not happy! Those are the kinds of people that really drive me crazy!
Now I'm going to tell you what happy really means.
Psalm 144: 15
"Blessed is the people of whom this is true; blessed is the people whose God is the Lord."
Happy is revealed in someone who has great contentment and joy.
These are the people who are like, what a great day it is today, when it's pouring rain outside and the street is flooding.
The people who always find the positive even when all that you can see is the negative. The optimistic. The people who kind of drive you crazy because they are always happy. But they are filled with Joy. An everlasting happiness.
The pleasure principle is adjusting your mental activity to think about pleasure, joy, and gratefulness; instead of pain.
Happy people are graceful people.
The regular practice of grateful thinking can increase happiness levels by over 25%.
Just by thinking positively you can increase your happiness by a fourth!
Grateful people show higher levels of life satisfaction, vitality, and optimism and lower levels of depression and stress.
Dude! Want to make you life less stressful, and keep your full head of hair a few years longer, be grateful for your lot in life.
Gratefulness is effective in overcoming sickness, disability, and death of a loved one.
By being grateful you can stay alive longer.
Gratefulness energizes, inspires, and gives meaning to life.
Grateful people have a feeling of being cared for and close to God.
Grateful people have higher levels of positive emotions and life satisfaction. They don't deny or ignore negative aspects of life, but they focus on the greatness of God.
No one can take your happiness. Only you can give it away.
If your car stalls, thank God for legs.
Right now I'm at the library, and two of the computers locked up. Thank God mine wasn't one of them, but the guy sitting next to me was typing out a very important paper. And I don't think it saved it. :(
Perfect example! Stay positive!
People who read their Bible daily, pray, and attend church regularly are more grateful.
I cannot stress how important it is to do these things daily! (Not church daily, just two or three times a week) It is your life saver, your buoy in the middle of shark infested waters. Hold onto it, and never let it go.
As Christians, we need to be happy in our relationship with Jesus.
Happiness comes when there is liberation from oppression and victory over the enemy.
1 Corinthians 15:57
"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
John 8:34-36
"Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
Amen! We are sons the most high God. We are no longer dead to sin, and we are no longer slaves. We are sons and daughters of the SON.
Happiness comes when you get a revelation of the love of Jesus for you.
Happiness comes when you experience His freedom from condemnation and guilt of the past.
Jesus gives us victory to overcome in life.
John 5:4
"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith."
Through our faith in Jesus we are no longer born in the world. We are born of God. Therefore we have overcome the world. We have the Victory.
Rejoice! Throw your hands up right now and thank Him who gave His life for you. Just say "Thank you Jesus!"
You will feel so much better if you do. :) Trust me.
Something Extra!
One last thing and I'll sign out for today.
BUCKET LISTS!
You guys better be working on yours still. I know that I said that in the last post too, but I just really want you to do it. LOL
Here's my next two:
#5: Ride a tiger into battle while taking back our Canadia lands.
This is my personal favorite on my whole list! I know, I know, it makes absolutely no sense! But that's what so ingenious about it. I will never probably be able to do this, but I can dream can't I?
#6: Put a whole bar of ivory soap in the microwave.
Again, this probably sounds stupid as well. But go and buy a bar of ivory soap, it HAS to be ivory, any other kind and this will not work and then you'll be super disappointed. Put it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. It's hilarious! A perfect April fools joke. Don't worry, it's not dangerous and it's not messy, even though it looks like it is. Have fun!
Happily,
Ms. Optimistic
But it's gonna be fun! I can't wait for it! :) We get to wear poodle skirts, saddle shoes, red lipstick, and just have a crazy night full of fun. :)
Anyways, to go along with my dance tonight, and because it's all we've been talking about in church the last month, I'm going to talk about "Happy Days." Not the show, although I do have to admit that I love that show! And am completely addicted to watching it daily. You should try it out, it's captivating.
Happy Days
Here are some ideas about what people think it means to be happy:
Some people live for future happiness and never learn to be happy at the present moment.
Ya know, those people who are like, when I get a job, then I'll be happy. Or when I leave my parents house, then I'll be happy. If only I could get married, then I'd be happy.
The complainers. The people who are never happy with their present state in life.
Some think happiness is getting what they want, but after that they need something else to make them happy.
The people who get married, get a job, move away from their parents house, and still, not happy! Those are the kinds of people that really drive me crazy!
Now I'm going to tell you what happy really means.
Psalm 144: 15
"Blessed is the people of whom this is true; blessed is the people whose God is the Lord."
Happy is revealed in someone who has great contentment and joy.
These are the people who are like, what a great day it is today, when it's pouring rain outside and the street is flooding.
The people who always find the positive even when all that you can see is the negative. The optimistic. The people who kind of drive you crazy because they are always happy. But they are filled with Joy. An everlasting happiness.
The pleasure principle is adjusting your mental activity to think about pleasure, joy, and gratefulness; instead of pain.
Happy people are graceful people.
The regular practice of grateful thinking can increase happiness levels by over 25%.
Just by thinking positively you can increase your happiness by a fourth!
Grateful people show higher levels of life satisfaction, vitality, and optimism and lower levels of depression and stress.
Dude! Want to make you life less stressful, and keep your full head of hair a few years longer, be grateful for your lot in life.
Gratefulness is effective in overcoming sickness, disability, and death of a loved one.
By being grateful you can stay alive longer.
Gratefulness energizes, inspires, and gives meaning to life.
Grateful people have a feeling of being cared for and close to God.
Grateful people have higher levels of positive emotions and life satisfaction. They don't deny or ignore negative aspects of life, but they focus on the greatness of God.
No one can take your happiness. Only you can give it away.
If your car stalls, thank God for legs.
Right now I'm at the library, and two of the computers locked up. Thank God mine wasn't one of them, but the guy sitting next to me was typing out a very important paper. And I don't think it saved it. :(
Perfect example! Stay positive!
People who read their Bible daily, pray, and attend church regularly are more grateful.
I cannot stress how important it is to do these things daily! (Not church daily, just two or three times a week) It is your life saver, your buoy in the middle of shark infested waters. Hold onto it, and never let it go.
As Christians, we need to be happy in our relationship with Jesus.
Happiness comes when there is liberation from oppression and victory over the enemy.
1 Corinthians 15:57
"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
John 8:34-36
"Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
Amen! We are sons the most high God. We are no longer dead to sin, and we are no longer slaves. We are sons and daughters of the SON.
Happiness comes when you get a revelation of the love of Jesus for you.
Happiness comes when you experience His freedom from condemnation and guilt of the past.
Jesus gives us victory to overcome in life.
John 5:4
"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith."
Through our faith in Jesus we are no longer born in the world. We are born of God. Therefore we have overcome the world. We have the Victory.
Rejoice! Throw your hands up right now and thank Him who gave His life for you. Just say "Thank you Jesus!"
You will feel so much better if you do. :) Trust me.
Something Extra!
One last thing and I'll sign out for today.
BUCKET LISTS!
You guys better be working on yours still. I know that I said that in the last post too, but I just really want you to do it. LOL
Here's my next two:
#5: Ride a tiger into battle while taking back our Canadia lands.
This is my personal favorite on my whole list! I know, I know, it makes absolutely no sense! But that's what so ingenious about it. I will never probably be able to do this, but I can dream can't I?
#6: Put a whole bar of ivory soap in the microwave.
Again, this probably sounds stupid as well. But go and buy a bar of ivory soap, it HAS to be ivory, any other kind and this will not work and then you'll be super disappointed. Put it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. It's hilarious! A perfect April fools joke. Don't worry, it's not dangerous and it's not messy, even though it looks like it is. Have fun!
Happily,
Ms. Optimistic
02 May 2012
I'm Free!!!!
I'M FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yyyyaaayyy!!!! Uh huh! Oh yeah!
I had my finals on Monday and now I'm on summer break! Totes! Uh huh, yeah, aaahhh! As you can tell I'm just a little bit excited.
I am now officially a senior. Wow. That's a little scary to think that now I'm a senior. I only have one more year of high school and then I'm college bound. A very sobering thought.
But I know what I want to do. I'm going to be a pediatric nurse in a children's cancer center.
Brave.
Every time I tell anyone what I'm going to do they are all like, cancer center? Children? wow. You must be really brave.
And I am.
At least, I should be.
I lost my dad to cancer. I lost my grandma to cancer. I lost my grandpa to cancer.
I want to make a difference.
Which brings me to our journal topic.
Journal 10:
Here's our last journal guys.
How are you going to impact the world?
One simple statement.
Here's mine.
I'm going to touch families who are going through incredibly hard times. I'm going to be that small ray of hope for hurting people when they lose their loved ones. I will be Jesus. Jesus shines through me.
How about you?
Recently I've been thinking. I know, that's not always the best thing.
But I mean, I just turned 17 last week. I'm almost a legal adult. I'm almost ready to fly the nest. What am I going to do? How can I live in this world as a Christian? What will the world throw at me next?
I don't have answers to any of these questions. I wish that I did. That would make the rest of my life so much easier.
But I do know the One who has all the answers. His name is Jesus.
Yeah, this may sound cliche. But then again aren't we all just a little cliche?
I'm not ashamed of my Jesus.
You shouldn't be either.
From now on I'm going to try and find the answers to these questions by growing closer to Him. I'm going to seek to know His heart as well as He knows mine. I know that this is a task that I can never accomplish. Which makes it so beautiful.
I can never understand His love for me. I will never be able to see His whole plan and destiny for my life.
Why He would be able to love me is out of my mind. But it's such a beautiful thought knowing that no matter what I do in this life. He will never love me less. And that's what I 'm going to try to do in my lifetime.
No matter what people do to me, no matter how much they hurt me. I will try to never love them less. Because that's what Jesus would want.
Something Extra!
Okay, are you ready to see numbers three and four of my bucket list.
3. Swim with sharks.
I am terrified of sharks. I have only ever been to the ocean once. But one day, I want to swim with sharks. To prove my fears wrong. (Even if I have to do it when I get to heaven).
4. Skydive
My greatest fear in life is heights. I can barely stand at the top of my tree house, which is only like 30 feet off the ground. When I look up at all the tall buildings that are downtown, my head starts to spin and I have to look to the ground.
One of my greatest goals in life is to conquer that fear. It will be excruciatingly painful to do it. But I am determined. :)
Y'all better be working on those bucket lists of yours! I know I am! And it's turning out magnificent!!!
It's been a long and great road guys. And now we are finally done with our journals. It's a bitter sweet thought.
But don't worry! In my next post I will have something new to do with our journals.
Well peace out girl scout! Until we meet again!
-Scout leader
I had my finals on Monday and now I'm on summer break! Totes! Uh huh, yeah, aaahhh! As you can tell I'm just a little bit excited.
I am now officially a senior. Wow. That's a little scary to think that now I'm a senior. I only have one more year of high school and then I'm college bound. A very sobering thought.
But I know what I want to do. I'm going to be a pediatric nurse in a children's cancer center.
Brave.
Every time I tell anyone what I'm going to do they are all like, cancer center? Children? wow. You must be really brave.
And I am.
At least, I should be.
I lost my dad to cancer. I lost my grandma to cancer. I lost my grandpa to cancer.
I want to make a difference.
Which brings me to our journal topic.
Journal 10:
Here's our last journal guys.
How are you going to impact the world?
One simple statement.
Here's mine.
I'm going to touch families who are going through incredibly hard times. I'm going to be that small ray of hope for hurting people when they lose their loved ones. I will be Jesus. Jesus shines through me.
How about you?
Recently I've been thinking. I know, that's not always the best thing.
But I mean, I just turned 17 last week. I'm almost a legal adult. I'm almost ready to fly the nest. What am I going to do? How can I live in this world as a Christian? What will the world throw at me next?
I don't have answers to any of these questions. I wish that I did. That would make the rest of my life so much easier.
But I do know the One who has all the answers. His name is Jesus.
Yeah, this may sound cliche. But then again aren't we all just a little cliche?
I'm not ashamed of my Jesus.
You shouldn't be either.
From now on I'm going to try and find the answers to these questions by growing closer to Him. I'm going to seek to know His heart as well as He knows mine. I know that this is a task that I can never accomplish. Which makes it so beautiful.
I can never understand His love for me. I will never be able to see His whole plan and destiny for my life.
Why He would be able to love me is out of my mind. But it's such a beautiful thought knowing that no matter what I do in this life. He will never love me less. And that's what I 'm going to try to do in my lifetime.
No matter what people do to me, no matter how much they hurt me. I will try to never love them less. Because that's what Jesus would want.
Something Extra!
Okay, are you ready to see numbers three and four of my bucket list.
3. Swim with sharks.
I am terrified of sharks. I have only ever been to the ocean once. But one day, I want to swim with sharks. To prove my fears wrong. (Even if I have to do it when I get to heaven).
4. Skydive
My greatest fear in life is heights. I can barely stand at the top of my tree house, which is only like 30 feet off the ground. When I look up at all the tall buildings that are downtown, my head starts to spin and I have to look to the ground.
One of my greatest goals in life is to conquer that fear. It will be excruciatingly painful to do it. But I am determined. :)
Y'all better be working on those bucket lists of yours! I know I am! And it's turning out magnificent!!!
It's been a long and great road guys. And now we are finally done with our journals. It's a bitter sweet thought.
But don't worry! In my next post I will have something new to do with our journals.
Well peace out girl scout! Until we meet again!
-Scout leader
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