Hungry?

Hey there! It has been quite awhile. Sorry!

A LOT has happened since my last post-even since Mary's last post.
I have learned quite a lot. God used really wierd ways to show me how I was idolizing certain people in my life. He also used equally curious ways to break me of it. He has lit a fire under me and I cannot stop thinking about him. I only hope that I will not fall once again into the mire of complacency. I pray every day that God's passion would lead my life. Most of the time I feel I have failed, but I am learning to be more patient and forgiving...even to myself. That's not to say I still don't have attitude, motivation, or fear problems. I do, but I can feel God's presence in my life...reminding me of things I do and slowly helping me to change. :)

I was reading this week in Matthew 21, in the parable of the wedding banquet. It and other things made me feel like God was shouting it in my ear to want God. To be hungry for God. Read the story. When the father says

"Friend where are your wedding clothes?"

in verse 12, it really behooves you to get right with God. Put on the righteousness of Christ so that God won't kick you out on judgment day. Work out your salvation so that you will be able to give an answer when God looks at your record and needs to see Christ's blood covering you. Get the passion of God in your heart. Serve someone this week. Tell someone about God. You will understand what the passion/love of God is like. Luke 19:10


I love y'all! Have a great weekend! :D

P.S Here's a joke. It took me a second to understand, but it is pretty funny. :) LOL

"A ten-year old, under the tutelage of her grandmother, was becoming quite knowledgeable about the Bible.
Then one day she floored her grandmother by asking, "Which Virgin was the mother of Jesus? The Virgin Mary or the King James Virgin?"

P.S.
I got pulled over too!!! FIrst time, but I didn't get a ticket!!! :D

It was my worst nightmare...

I did what anyone else would do...I tried not to panic!

I silently pulled over.

It was one of those things that I had discussed numerous times in church during Sunday school when we would discuss our fears. I just hoped it would never happen...but it did.

So, here's what happened.

I was driving home from church (I wasn't speeding and I wasn't breaking any other law, or so I thought...) when it happened. Much to my horror, I saw a police car -head lights flashing, siren blaring, (well, it wasn't really blaring) and he was directly behind me. That meant, of all things, I was about to live the very thing I most dreaded. I didn't know if I was going to survive!

I pulled over and he inquired if I knew why I had been caught (maybe he didn't say it quite like that). Well, my mother had hinted earlier (only after I had been caught) that I had forgotten to turn my headlights on. I must admit, though, since I knew I wasn't speeding, and it had been made most clear that if I had, I would pay, I was much more relieved and intrigued to see what would actually happen. I answered the representative of firm government justice that I had just been made aware of the fact that I had forgotten to turn my lights on. He seemed forgiving. However, he said that was just one of the reasons I had been pulled over.

Much to my relief, he went on to say that our license plates were expired. Now it was my mother's turn to faint. After waking her up with smelling salts, I told her that I was so relieved that I wasn't going to have to be the one to pay this ticket. :)

We most anxiously awaited the verdict.

Actually, since our license plates had only been expired for 3 days and my mother most persuadingly assured him that we would remedy the situation instantaneously, we received grace. There was no ticket for either me or my parents to pay. I think I drove away more relieved than her. :)

Okay, that was my experience. Honestly, though, I don't like being pulled over. I more afraid of that than dying, actually. It is interesting though how when someone realizes they've been caught, they dread what can happen. What would happen if everyone realized how God deals with things when we get caught. The fear of the Lord is good because it can help us to do what is right. Just like you know you rather not pay the $100+ ticket for speeding.

Well, moving on to a more lighter subject...

My favorite colors are pink, turquoise, lime, and black. They make for some sweet color combinations!

Question of the week for Dana:
What 3 characteristics will you look for in a future husband?

I personally would only consider someone who has a deep relationship with God, who has integrity, and puts God first in everything. That should about cover it! Of course, if I should expect that for someone else, I should expect no less of myself.

Well, the hour is growing late, I must sign off.

Have a wonderful week, live life to the fullest, and serve someone else.

Yours truly, Mary Liz :-)

P.S. TBQ regionals was amazing this week! If you've never done quiz, you are so missing out! I totally encourage you to try it!