God's Love

1 John 3:1 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

I would like to talk about God’s love. God’s love is so amazing. He wants you to cast all your anxieties on Him. Friends want to help you but let’s be honest we can’t lay all of our anxiety on them. They wouldn’t be able to handle it. God on the other can handle it. He WANTS to handle your anxiety. Think about how much less stressed we would be if we set all of our worries at the feet of Jesus.

There is something else that I would like to point out. I don’t think we can even grasp the concept of how much God loves us. We are human and we understand human love. Human love is unlike God’s. God loves us no matter what we have done and what we will do. Humans will fail it is impossible for them not to but God will never fail. We can ALWAYS count on Him.

Just Love

I have not blogged in forever! I apologize. It is one of my goals starting right now to blog more.

I just had this come over me just like in the last 5 minutes. I need to love more. It sounds so easy but in reality in can be hard. Those people who you don't necessarily like, or maybe it is a long lost friend, distant relative, or maybe it is a person you talk to often but they all need love. Start connecting or reconnect they may need your words more than you know. If God lays someone on your heart pray for them or just send them an encouraging word on Facebook. I need to do that more often! I think all of us should. Wouldn't it be amazing if you were having a bad day and someone messaged you on Facebook telling you they were praying for you. It is the little things in life. The little "I am praying for you" and "I hope you are doing well" go a long way.  Let us all love a little more.

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