Do you love Me?... Tend My sheep. John 21:16

"If you love me," says Jesus, "Feed My sheep." "Don't make converts to your way of thinking, but look after My sheep, see that they are nourished in the knowledge of Me." Our Lord's first obedience was to the will of His Father, and He said "As the Father has sent Me, I also send you." It sounds the right thing to say that Jesus Christ came here to help humankind: but His great desire was to do the will of His Father, and our Lord was misunderstood because He would not put the needs of people first. He said the first commandment is "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength."
 Jesus Christ is source of deep offense to the educated trained mind of today that does not want Him in any other way than as a Comrade. Many do not want to be devoted to Him, but only to the cause He started. If I am only devoted to the cause of humanity, I will soon be exhausted and come to the point where my love will falter, but if I love Jesus Christ I will serve humanity, though men and women treat me like a doormat.

Excert from Daily Thoughts for Disciples by Oswald Chambers.

Waiting for Gods best

Waiting can be one of the hardest things to do. Sometimes we want don't want to wait for Gods way but we want to do it our way.  To all you girls who are having a hard time waiting for  to "Prince Charming" here are some keys that may help you.

~ Give up your own dreams and expectations. Actually, you don't have give them up; but rather, exchange them. Exchange your dreams for something far better------ God's perfect plan. Choose to will what God wills ( Matthew 10:39 ).
~ Stop. Be still and know that He is God. Consider the awesome power of the God that you serve. What seems impossible to you is nothing for Him. Be still and watch Him work ( Psalm 46:10 ).
~ Get our a sheet of paper and begin to list the benefits that you are experiencing through this time of waiting. Don't just make a list in your head. It is helpful to actually write out the benefits. Don't stop until you have at least ten benefits on your list.
~ Rejoice in this time of waiting. I know it is hard. It's hard for me too. As I mentioned, waiting is one of the most difficult things God asks us to do. Sometimes it feels like you just can't wait any longer . But struggles and trials are important parts of our lives. Scripture commands us to rejoice in theses time of trials ( James 1:2, 1 Peter 4:12-13).
~Redirect your focus. Don't focus on waiting: focus on the Lord.
~ In the little events of daily life, learn to look to the Lord to supply your needs and carry your burdens. Have the attitude of David who prayed, " On Thee do I wait all the day... My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him " ( Psalm 25:5, 62:5).


Excert from Before You Meet Prince Charming by Sarah Mally.

I highly suggest watching these dvds. I'm watching them as part of my school work. One of my favorite speakers is Dr. Marshall Foster.

Surely This Must BeThe One

What are you looking for in a husband? Do you remember the story of when God told Samuel to anoint one of the sons of Jesse to be King of Israel? When Samuel saw Eliab, the firstborn, he was impressed. Seeing that he was tall,mature,and handsome,he thought,"Surely, this must be the one." But the Lord told Samuel, "Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature: because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart" ( 1 Samuel 16:6-7).

It is easy for us to be like Samuel. We look at outward things. We notice someone who is handsome and popular, who sounds impressive, and who seems to be respected by everyone else. We look for Eliabs. But pray, rather, for a man after God's own heart---pray for a David. Pray for a man whose life is devoted to the Lord so that as you give yourself to him, you will be using your life to bring forth fruit that is eternal. Pray for a man who loves you. Pray for a man upon whom God's blessing is evident.

A smile is a whisper of a laugh

Yes I did count them!!

 This is my 100 POST!!! Yay!! So in honor of this I took photos of 100 things. Yes, I did count them individually! It took a while! But I'm very happy with the result :)

 This is a delayed post! Sorry about that! 

This past April I went to AR for a week to help the Bright Lights conferences. Which are the "Strong in the Lord" ages 8-14 and the "Radiant Purity" ages 13-and up.  I had the most encouraging time at the conferences! I learned so many things that helped me walk closer in the Lord and become closer to my parents. It was amazing seeing about 300 girls and moms ( also dads) coming from all different backgrounds, counties, and states.

 

 

 

The Bright Light leaders and I all went to the first Wal-Mart!!

Bright Lights is a discipleship ministry designed to equip young ladies to use the years of their youth fully for Christ. At network of 350 groups have started.

These girls did not plan on wearing purple on the same day.  From L-R  Emily,Chelsea, Grace, Kristin, and Sarah

Ana, Emily, Lilly, and Kristin

Chelsy, me, and Brittany

Allison and Karissa

Bekah, Nikki, Kristin, and Abby

All of us ( and few other families) at the Duggars house.

 My family and I went to north Alabama this past weekend. We went to the conference "A Biblical Alternative to Socialism" at Christ Church. We heard Kevin Swanson, Dr. Gary North, Joel McDurmon, and Bojidar Marinov. It was very good, very informative.
Also we got to see our friends the Crawford's and their home that was destroyed in the tornado. Here is Mrs. Kelly Crawford's blog... http://www.generationcedar.com/main/ 
Please pray for all of the families that were effected in north Alabama!  There are so many needs,sad spirits,and broken hearts.
But they are still trusting Jesus in ALL things.

We heard Kevin Swanson speak!!!

Taylor and her mom, Mrs. Robin

My dad and mom *heart*

A little boy keeping busy during the speaking sessions

The Crawford's baby "Jax"

Christ Church, Branch Cove

The fellowship hall

My new friend Jessica! :D

Our host family the Brodock family!  I love them!

I had not seen this girl for 3 years!! She is so precious!

What the Crawford's house looks like now!

The basement of the Crawford's house

Their yard

Update on tornado...

 If you would like to help reconstruct and/or send money to needy families that were effected by the tornado's.
This is the church that our friends attend.  Our family plans to go help this summer. 

Please visit these websites below...

http://www.christchurchbranchcove.org/tornado-relief

http://www.christchurchbranchcove.org/summer-of-christian-reconstruction

Please pray!!!!

  

This is one of our dear friends that were effected by the tornado.

This is one of the Crawford's dear friends.

 

This is one of the Crawfords neighbors.

Please pray for all of the people that were effected by the tornado's in the south!  

Great opportunity...check it out!

                   http://31daystoclean.com/

I bought an SLR Canon Rebel T3!!!

I was sooo happy!  Can't you tell? ;)

This is one of the first photos I took and edited. The photo is of one of my purity rings.( I have two)