SIGH>this week plus last week felt like a month. So much happened. I have made two...yes, two bad decisions as to when to have my cheat day (I wasted it on walmart cake...:( ) Random fact: There is a strange and annoying mooing soung coming from outside. There aren't any fields around, so I am really confused. This week has been characterized by failure and exhaustion. I was listening to a song I had never heard before by Relient K today that said "Failure is a blessing in disguise." I am really glad that my faith in God doesn't depend on me getting it right. Jesus makes me right with God. He puts the band-aid on when I make a booboo. Thank you Lord. I have made many flops of decisions and will indefinitely make more. The thing is, we learn from those things. I am learning new things everyday. I praise God because I truly felt like this week couldn't get any more confusing or exhausting. Even through that craziness...my God is still faithful. He is still working for our good, and will always find ways for us to prosper, to be blessed, and have victory in every situation of our lives.
Hebrews 12:4-13
Thanks Mary, for posting last week. I love you, mi amiga!
I have heard a kinda funny joke.
Q: What do ninjas drink?
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A: Waaaaataaaaaaaaaaa!!
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Random fact: Pregnant goldfish are called twits. It's true.
New question of the week:
Q: What are your favorite colors?
Mine are: Pink, green, purple, yellow, orange, blue, red, orange, and oh I forgot...teal!
Love, Dana <3
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
At last!
Once again I find myself apologizing for the vast amount of time that has accumulated since my last post. So readers, I'm sorry!
That taken care of... Lots of things have been happening lately. Of course my life is extremely busy (I don't know why but I always like to see how much I can handle! Can anyone relate?). Two things I have drawn from it though: I should enjoy life and the blessings and every moment that God has mercifully given and yet if I get too busy I can miss the things God might spontaneously have me do. Maybe we should all honestly ask this question: "Am I too busy that if God asked me to stop and spend time (my valuable time!) telling someone how much God has done in my life and how much he loves them that I would tell him I just can't?" Busyness is a very good thing; God says over and over in the Bible that we are to be industrious and responsible with our time. But being too busy that we can't take time out to invest in relationships (one of the most important things!), or tell others about God's love, or even worse- neglect to spend time with God, than something terrible will happen to us. We will miss out on some of the most important things in life: relationships, friendships, and opportunities to grow.
Okay so some of the things that have happend lately are Fine Arts (we're going to Nationals in Orlando, oh yeah!), Teen Bible Quiz (we're going to Regionals for that!), music, and just friends and family stuff. I am really blessed to have a full and andventurous life! :-)
Question of the week for Dana (and for any others who care to comment!):
What's the best joke you have ever heard?
Quote of the week:
"Whether you think you can or you can't, you are right" -Henry Ford
If you all are lucky, I will figure out how to attach a video clip to my next post (that is, after I figure out how!).
Until later, Hasta la Vista!
-Mary
Once again I find myself apologizing for the vast amount of time that has accumulated since my last post. So readers, I'm sorry!
That taken care of... Lots of things have been happening lately. Of course my life is extremely busy (I don't know why but I always like to see how much I can handle! Can anyone relate?). Two things I have drawn from it though: I should enjoy life and the blessings and every moment that God has mercifully given and yet if I get too busy I can miss the things God might spontaneously have me do. Maybe we should all honestly ask this question: "Am I too busy that if God asked me to stop and spend time (my valuable time!) telling someone how much God has done in my life and how much he loves them that I would tell him I just can't?" Busyness is a very good thing; God says over and over in the Bible that we are to be industrious and responsible with our time. But being too busy that we can't take time out to invest in relationships (one of the most important things!), or tell others about God's love, or even worse- neglect to spend time with God, than something terrible will happen to us. We will miss out on some of the most important things in life: relationships, friendships, and opportunities to grow.
Okay so some of the things that have happend lately are Fine Arts (we're going to Nationals in Orlando, oh yeah!), Teen Bible Quiz (we're going to Regionals for that!), music, and just friends and family stuff. I am really blessed to have a full and andventurous life! :-)
Question of the week for Dana (and for any others who care to comment!):
What's the best joke you have ever heard?
Quote of the week:
"Whether you think you can or you can't, you are right" -Henry Ford
If you all are lucky, I will figure out how to attach a video clip to my next post (that is, after I figure out how!).
Until later, Hasta la Vista!
-Mary
Sunday, April 5, 2009
A Battle Won
Hi...it's Dana! It has sure been awhile and I have lots to say!! :D
This weekend was such a battle. I felt like God and Satan were warring over my soul. I felt so miserable and tired of fighting the Devil that this morning I just came to God and was desperate. I opened my Bible and God showed me the perfect verse that changed my morning.
I love how God knew exactly what I needed to hear...before I even asked or began to look for a verse.
but then, as we know, the Devil don;t wanna lose the fight, so he started up again...convinced me to have a bad attitude. For me, when I get a bad attitude, it ruins me. I get in such a rut, that I feel guilty getting out of it, and it takes a ton of work to get me out of it, so I, being in a bad mood, know I need to rejoice or something, don't because I don't feel like fighting. But you know what Christ came in today and took me out of my bad attitude. I think I cried 5 or 6 times today. It has been a battle, but my God always causes me to triumph in His Name.
God is so amazing.
My friend Jake got saved last week at church and he has been saved by the blood of my Lord Jesus. It has been a pleasure to experience the change that happens to a person. IT IS So EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who gets to go to nationals in fine arts???????
-Mary, piano
-Chelsey, vocal solo
-Allison and Dana, small vocal ensemble
-Dana, vocal solo
Yeehaw and congrats to ya'll from other churches if you read this.
Polar coordinates are coool.
Tips for the week:
1: Love is only love when it's toward someone who is unreachable or someone you think doesn't deserve it.
2: Philippians 2:3-5, 4:4-9
3: Don't be afraid to talk to waitresses or waiters about Jesus or leave notes on the table
4: Use your gifts and talents outside the church
5: Show love to your family
6: Pray for others because the enemy is ALWAYS doing his job.(to try to steal your blessings/joy/the best God has for you/your salvation, to kill you(spiritually), to destroy you)
Have a wonderful week,
Dana
This weekend was such a battle. I felt like God and Satan were warring over my soul. I felt so miserable and tired of fighting the Devil that this morning I just came to God and was desperate. I opened my Bible and God showed me the perfect verse that changed my morning.
Ps. 55:16-18,22,23b "But I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning, and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me... Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall... But as for me I trust in you."
I love how God knew exactly what I needed to hear...before I even asked or began to look for a verse.
but then, as we know, the Devil don;t wanna lose the fight, so he started up again...convinced me to have a bad attitude. For me, when I get a bad attitude, it ruins me. I get in such a rut, that I feel guilty getting out of it, and it takes a ton of work to get me out of it, so I, being in a bad mood, know I need to rejoice or something, don't because I don't feel like fighting. But you know what Christ came in today and took me out of my bad attitude. I think I cried 5 or 6 times today. It has been a battle, but my God always causes me to triumph in His Name.
God is so amazing.
My friend Jake got saved last week at church and he has been saved by the blood of my Lord Jesus. It has been a pleasure to experience the change that happens to a person. IT IS So EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who gets to go to nationals in fine arts???????
-Mary, piano
-Chelsey, vocal solo
-Allison and Dana, small vocal ensemble
-Dana, vocal solo
Yeehaw and congrats to ya'll from other churches if you read this.
Polar coordinates are coool.
Tips for the week:
1: Love is only love when it's toward someone who is unreachable or someone you think doesn't deserve it.
2: Philippians 2:3-5, 4:4-9
3: Don't be afraid to talk to waitresses or waiters about Jesus or leave notes on the table
4: Use your gifts and talents outside the church
5: Show love to your family
6: Pray for others because the enemy is ALWAYS doing his job.(to try to steal your blessings/joy/the best God has for you/your salvation, to kill you(spiritually), to destroy you)
Have a wonderful week,
Dana
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