Waiting. Possibly the hardest thing ever.

Are you waiting to do something amazing for God? I was. Look at me now. I started this blog because although I may have to wait for my bigger dream of becoming a missionary, this was something I could do now. I could make myself heard. I am and I will continue to. What about you? Are you waiting? Don't. God needs you to start now. You are not the church of tomorrow. You are the church of TODAY!  You can do it. I got discouraged thinking that I couldn't do anything until I graduated. I was wrong. OH so wrong. Don't wait. Ask God what you can do. Just do it.

Pastor Saeed

A lot of you, I'm guessing, have heard of Pastor Saeed. Some of you may think that forgetting him is the best option. I and luckily many others agree that we have to do something. Your something might be different than the bible's something.
Matthew 10:23
When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel until the Son of Man comes back.
So, don't rise to cause hurt when you are persecuted. Pray for that person. As for Pastor Saeed, we can't really do anything but pray. Correction: Everything we can do is praying. Praying is one of the most amazing things. It can be the difference between life and death. We are petitioning Obama and the White House, but why them? Let's go above their heads. God knows whats best. We don't need to ask Obama or the Government. Ask GOD. He is the only one who can change this.  SO go over their heads. Take on the ultimate boss. Ask Him. Ask God.

Thanksgiving

Are you ready for Thanksgiving. Even though the name has the word thanks in it, it seems people forget to be thankful for stuff. Everyone has something to be thankful for.

1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18, NIV Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6, NIV Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.

#2 Bible Verses about Being Thankful for Life

Bible verses regarding being thankful for life and the blessing of God’s presence.

Psalm 16:11, NIV You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

#3 Bible Verses about Being Thankful for Someone – Thankful for Joy

1 Thessalonians 3:9, NIV How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?

#4 Bible Verses about Being Thankful for Jesus – God’s Indescribable Gift!

John 3:16, ESV For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Favorite short bible verses about being thankful

2 Corinthians 9:15, NIV Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

#5 Bible Verses about Being Thankful for Family, Your Family – Love!

Romans 12:10, AMP Love one another with brotherly affection [as members of one family], giving precedence and showing honor to one another.
God gave all of us something to be thankful for. Personally I am thankful for my wonderful church and pastors and of course my huge family. Extended and immediate. Of course including those that I consider to be family. Plus of course God and the greatest gift of all; Jesus. What are you thankful for?

Alex Harris and DO HARD THINGS

“Unfortunately we often get praise for things that weren't particularly difficult to achieve. If we focus on the props and encouragement of those who have low expectations for us, we become mediocre. It can be challenging to set our sights on excellence, particularly when we're hearing that we're already there. One of life's greatest lessons, which we all must learn, could be expressed in the phrase "That was nothing. Watch this." Challenge yourself and others to call the normal things normal and save that word excellent for things that really are.”

― Alex Harris
SO true! As teenagers people often have low expectations of us. And sometime to high of expectations. I do not know which is worse cause too high means you can never make it. And too low of expectations means you don't do what you should be doing.
God calls us to be examples in : Speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.



So don't try and dodge being good. But don't try and follow to high of expectations. It only leads to heartache usually.

-JesusFreakTeen.

Miracles.

Here are a few examples of miracles in case you don't know exactly what they are.

• Jesus turned water into wine
• God turned Jesus into a baby
• Jesus made a paralyzed man walk
• Raised many people from the dead
• Healed the women with the issue of blood 
• Jesus and Peter walked on water
• Fed 5,000 people with one basket
• And soooo much more

There is only one problem. Most people seem to think that miracles are not possible anymore. Why not Jesus is still here if not physically. To me He is here, so closely that He is a physical being, thats how strong His presence is. SO why can miracles not happen? They can happen my sister is living proof of that. Without miracles she would not be here. But miracles can't happen right? They can and will. But not without GOD and not unless you believe.

-JesusFreakTeen

Chad Stover

By the way here is a link to his FB page. Pray for Chad Stover Prayer Chain: https://www.facebook.com/groups/581804351872660/
Over 5,000 people have joined. Thats pretty amazing. People in far away from where he lives are praying for him. All the way in Pensacola. And I thought we should pray too. Jesus himself said : When 2 or more are gathered in My name I am there in the midst of them. SO pray. People all around Missouri are making cards, wearing red, making bracelets and ribbons, and more importantly praying. If we pray God listens. Don't trick yourself into thinking he does not care and it's over. Cause I KNOW he does. Always. Pray. Pray. AND AGAIN Pray.

Max Lucado

This is so true. So many people are trying to be something they are not. God says we are "Fearfully and wonderfully made'. That we are "peculiar treasures". I think Max Lucado was spot on when he said God broke the mold when he made you. None of us are exactly the same. We all have different strengths and weaknesses. Don't lose these things to try and be something you aren't. Its like trying to be a doctor when you are a nurse. You may be able to keep up the ruse for a little while but eventually you won't be able to fool anyone because you are not a doctor. You are a nurse. The same thing with trying to be something you are not. Its kind of like throwing it in God's face that you don't care how he made you. God loves you. And He loves the way he made you. Don't change it. 

What's Jesus to you?

Ladies and Gentleman, children of all ages
Anyone listening, I've got an announcement to make
There's been some confusion about a certain someone
A lot of discussion and a lot of debate 
So if I may take just a moment to say who Jesus is to me

Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh,oh
The air I'm breathing
Why my heart is beating
Everything I'm needing 
Jesus is life
Jesus is life

Imagine the deepest sea without a drop of water 
An infinite galaxy without even one single star
That's how I would be...so absolutely empty
Without Jesus' life in me there'd be no life at all
More than just a part, He's the very heart of everything I am

Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
The air I'm breathing
Why my heart is beating
Everything I'm needing 
Jesus is life
Jesus is life

This is my position concerning my condition
This is my position concerning my condition
This is my position my life by definition

Jesus is life
Jesus is life
Jesus is life
Jesus is life

Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
The air I'm breathing
Why my heart is beating
Everything I'm needing 
Jesus is life yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
The air I'm breathing
Why my heart is beating
Everything I'm needing
Jesus is life
Jesus is life 
Jesus is life
Yes he is.



Jesus truly is life. I love Steven Curtis Chapman. :)