So Many Thoughts

So Many Thoughts

My brain is buzzing with so many thoughts in it. I have encountered different people and heard things that just make me sad. God on the other hand is showing me His finger prints in so many places that I seem to miss.

I guess I will start with the sad things first. I just keep hearing things from multiple people I know about how people are saying harsh words. It made me realize how important our words are. They can tear people down or lift people up. I guess we should just stick with the motto that if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say it at all. I just hate to see people that love God torn down because of what people say. I am guilty of saying things I shouldn’t. I think we all are guilty of it! Let us think before we speak.

 Ephesians 4:29 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

I will end this blog post with the amazing things God has shown me. I decided to sit by my fireplace in the living room to do my school. There is something about the fireplace that soothes me. The leaves outside of my window were changing color and it made me think how amazing God is. Fall is my favorite season and God has just shown me how wonderful His creation really is. Look around you and look for God’s fingerprints they are everywhere. You just need to look.

I love you so much and I hope you know how much God loves you!!! He thinks you are to die for. Have a lovely fall day.

Love,

Courtney

 

Neglect

I recently have noticed that things have slightly been going my way. I have been happy and in a good mood which is good. The thing is it just kind of hit me since things have been going good I haven't been reading my Bible like I should. Why is that? I think it is because I think everything is fine and dandy so I will just keep going on with my day. I need God though even in the good times. I wouldn't even be alive if it was for Him. God recently showed me how great His timing is and this is how I give Him thanks? I have neglected spending time with God lately and I can tell. I just need to get back in gear and praise Him. I need to give Him the thanks He deserves.

 1 Peter 2:2 - As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

This verse shows that we need to desire the Word of God as babies desire milk. Babies especially newborns love milk. They crave it. Shouldn't we crave the Word of God. Neglecting God isn't going to help me grow. Babies need milk to help them grow. I need to spend time in God's Word and talk to Him to grow.

I hope you guys liked this post!!
Love you girls! <3

God's Timing

I haven't been on here in forever!! I have been crazy busy with the beach, volleyball, and school.

I have just witnessed God's incredible timing lately. I won't go into major details but I am just in awe really. I get into a little rough patch and then God opens up a new door. He has so much in store for us it is crazy. I once heard "When God doesn't open a door for you praise him in the hallway." That quote is so true! We might feel like God isn't opening doors for us but we just have to wait and trust Him.
Psalms 27:14 - Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

On a little side not I am going to be speaking at my youth group this Sunday and I am excited and scared. Please pray for me. I could use it.
I know this was a short post but I felt like I needed to post something on here.

Be Thankful

Today I woke up and just laid in my bed. I got up and went on the computer. I fb messaged on of my friends and she gave me some great advice. You see in my life I always to look at the future and imagine what it is going to be like. I mean nothing is wrong with looking at the future but you see I never seem to appreciate where I am in life now.

I am going to be doing school through the summer which kind of stinks. I started thinking more about what my friend told me though. She told me to be content. How can I be content with this situation?  It quickly came to mind though that some people don't get to learn. I get the privilege to learn and on top of that my parents support me in my education. I might not like not having a summer break but I must make the best of every situation.

God gives us things to be thankful for. Do we overlook the small things? I challenge you like I am challenging myself to find something everyday to be thankful about. You could even start a journal about things you are thankful for. Everyday you could write about one thing that made you smile and that you are thankful for.

 

 

Smile because when you have Jesus you have the most precious gift ever given to man.

 

 

Where You Belong

I recently talked with a friend about things I was struggling with and it touched me. She said "But that's when it's time to forget about all those people around you and where they're at, because you are you and God has you exactly where you need to be." I thought about it and boy is it true. How many times have you compared yourself to someone else. You think to yourself If only I had a their boyfriend, house...etc. We do that often perhaps even everyday.
If you think about it though why do we want to be like everybody else. Their life is their life and why would we want to live it. God has a special plan for you . His plan is so much grander than anything you could ever figure up. You are an original don't be a copy. Rest in the fact that God knows you better than you know yourself! (:
"O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD." Psalm 139:1

My Testimony

I thought I would share my testimony on here since it is a big part of my life.

It all started last summer. I had began to act a little bit not like myself. I was suddenly sad and depressed and nothing seemed to be going the way I wanted. On the inside I was breaking I was having intrusive thoughts that would not leave me. I started to pray the same prayers over and over and asking God to forgive me of my awful thoughts. Nothing I did was working and I started having little rituals I would do to prove to myself that I would be fine. I would be fine for a couple of seconds but then I would just break again. I had enough and went to my mom. I shared with her how much my heart hurt and I sat there and cried in front of her. She soon realized that I need to get some professional help and made some appointments.

That summer was full of doctors visits and etc. I was told that I had OCD. I was kind of lost not knowing much about it. I soon started going to these ladies named Dr. J and Dr. Jaine. Dr. Janie has blessed me in many ways. She has taught me that God will love me no matter what. She has taught me that temptations aren't bad. I have learned that saying prayers over and over that have the same words don't mean any thing if I truly don't put my heart into them. Praying for forgiveness for things that weren't even a sin had been my weakness and still is to this day. She has taught me though to try to conquer the thoughts that say to me "You are sinning Courtney" even when I am not. Dr. J is pretty great too but I don't get to see her as much.
I have grown so much from my struggles and wouldn't trade them for anything. I realize that God loves us so much and that whatever He puts you through you can defeat it with His help. Each one of us battles something difficult but God would not give us these struggles if we could not conquer them.

 I would like to thank my parents and close friends who have blessed me so much through this rough year. I don't know where I would be without them in my life. I of course have to thank God for never leaving my side no matter how stubborn I was.

Lastly I would like to share with you what has become my favorite verse. I decided to pick something in Psalms since I love poetry . I also wanted something a bit different then the peoples typical favorites. 
Psalms 56:9
When I cry out to You,Then my enemies will turn back;
This I know, because God is for me.

I hope you have enjoyed my testimony and what was on my heart. I love you guys and am here to be prayer warrior or anything else you need me to be.

A Lovely Day

Today has been such a lovely day. First off it is my brothers birthday and he is finally a teenager. I feel so old watching him grow into a teenager even though I am one myself. I stayed up late last night decorating our hallway and kitchen for his birthday for him to wake up to. That was a lot of fun considering I like any thing creative. I woke up this morning and did a little bit of school.

I also got to see my amazing friend/big sister Emily. We talked about life, church, books, and blogs. We met at this local coffee shop and it was quite pretty. We had lunch and oh was it good but apparently Emily's lunch was flaming hot because she said her tongue went numb. I came home and edited my blog and that was pretty much my day. God blesses me with so many places and people that I am so grateful! Thank you God for giving me things I do not deserve.

That girl in the light blue is my lovely friend/big sister Emily. (: Go visit her on her side of the web! http://www.emilynicoleblog.com/

This is my awesome now 13 year old brother!

P.S If you have any recommendations of Christian devotional type books to read please leave a comment.

I love you guys!!

Courtney

Romans 8:31

What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

This verse is very inspirational. I believe that this verse means that God can help you over come what you are going through. I struggle with getting school work done, wanting a boyfriend,and focusing on God ( that is just some of what I have trouble with. I think if I trust that God can help me get through my struggles and put forth effort that He can and will help me. I believe that you have to put effort into it though (which I have not). Whether you struggle with money, relationships, disease, or OCD etc. God can help you. He created the universe He created us!! He can definitely help you through what you are going through! (: Will you give your struggles to God?

I love you guys <3

Love,
Enchantedprincess

Psalm 56:9 <3

Be Anxious for nothing

Today has been a pretty good day! I got to hang out with my second family and go to Sunday school and youth group. In church I heard about taking everything hour by hour and not being anxious. I tend to think days and even months ahead. I need to take things hour by hour. I need to get school done, I need to practice piano and I need to do my chores. I slack off so much day to day just wasting time on the computer or worrying about things that I don't need to worry about. I need to stop but I usually don't. I am now going to try to give God my worries and let God guide me through my day. (: I hopefully can change for the better. I don't think I am like a rebel child or anything but I could use a adjustment. I hope you too will give God your worries.

Philippians 4:6:: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

Hey guys!!! I wanted to delete my other post and start over. I just got the urge to start over and make things flow easier.

I want to talk about living for God. God has placed a talent inside each of us. Some of us may want the talents others have. I use to want to be a singer and even uploaded videos on facebook of me singing. I know now that is not the gift God gave me. I have been given the gift of creativity and caring for others. I use to want other people's gifts and at times I still do. I know though that God made me and that I should trust that He gave the gift that suits me. Each and everyone of you is precious and have a special gift inside of you.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”

Each of us has a purpose and God has a path set out for you. Will you take the path God has set for you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38LcrMZutJs

This is a YouTube video of lyrics to a song that kind of go with this topic I shared.

All of you are a gift from God. <3 Enchanted princess