“God has a plan for your life.” I heard that so much growing up that it really did become a part of me. I believed it then, and I believe it now. Thankfully I have a much betterunderstanding of it now than I did then. I used to believe that God had one plan for me. Just one. That there was one path for my life to follow and that if I messed it up then I was doomed to live a pointless life, a life that God merely tolerated because I am his child and he has an obligation to keep his word to love me. That meant that I would have to figure out exactly what his plan for me was, and then execute it perfectly. Talk about pressure right? but thankfully, now I understand how wrong that line of thinking was.
The bible says “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.” Jeremiah 29:11. This verse of scripture tells me two things that I find encouraging: 1) that he has plans for me. Plural. As in more than one, and 2) that they are good. “…Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven…” Mathew 6:10. And to me that means that nothing in my life is without meaning and purpose, even the ugly stuff. I may not understand it or how it works, but that doesn’t make it any less true. “…but the plans of the Lord stand firm…” Psalm 33:11 “….what I have planned, that will I do…” Isaiah 46:11
God’s plans always come to pass. His plans cannot be thwarted. I may not know the plans he has for me, but as I walk in faith I know that I will live his plan for me. I may take a detour along the way; I may mess up and get distracted for a time. I may rush things and get out ahead of him or drag my feet and lag behind. But in the end I’ll be where I’m supposed to be, and I’ll have accomplished his will for me. Maybe that’s why it is impossible to please God without faith: we start fearing that we have missed his plan so we stop moving forward. We get mired in our mistakes, our lies, our fears and, instead of taking the necessary steps to set everything right we just stay there, acting as if we don’t know what we need to do. Let’s act, and do what we need to do. <3
“God has a plan for your life.” I heard that so much growing up that it really did become a part of me. I believed it then, and I believe it now. Thankfully I have a much better understanding of it now than I did then. I used to believe that God had one plan for me. Just one. That there was one path for my life to follow and that if I messed it up then I was doomed to live a pointless life, a life that God merely tolerated because I am his child and he has an obligation to keep his word to love me. That meant that I would have to figure out exactly what his plan for me was, and then execute it perfectly. Talk about pressure right? but thankfully, now I understand how wrong that line of thinking was.
The bible says “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.” Jeremiah 29:11. This verse of scripture tells me two things that I find encouraging: 1) that he has plans for me. Plural. As in more than one, and 2) that they are good. “…Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven…” Mathew 6:10. And to me that means that nothing in my life is without meaning and purpose, even the ugly stuff. I may not understand it or how it works, but that doesn’t make it any less true. “…but the plans of the Lord stand firm…” Psalm 33:11 “….what I have planned, that will I do…” Isaiah 46:11
God’s plans always come to pass. His plans cannot be thwarted. I may not know the plans he has for me, but as I walk in faith I know that I will live his plan for me. I may take a detour along the way; I may mess up and get distracted for a time. I may rush things and get out ahead of him or drag my feet and lag behind. But in the end I’ll be where I’m supposed to be, and I’ll have accomplished his will for me. Maybe that’s why it is impossible to please God without faith: we start fearing that we have missed his plan so we stop moving forward. We get mired in our mistakes, our lies, our fears and, instead of taking the necessary steps to set everything right we just stay there, acting as if we don’t know what we need to do. Let’s act, and do what we need to do. <3
Too many girls nowadays hate themselves or think their not good enough because of the way they look. People are beautiful no matter what shape, size or color they might be. I know some people will not believe this or take it in but you don’t need to look like what the media makes it out to be. Be original, be yourself. Those girls in the magazines, in movies, tv shows, billboards and everywhere else that you see them, aren’t perfect and you don’t need to live up to how they are. Trust me, people of their status say the same thing you say, “I’m not pretty enough”. They might portray to be beautiful on the outside, but it’s what inside that matters.
Living up to expectations, trying to meet people’s standards, being jealous of other peoples psychical appearances get’s you no where. Your beauty on the inside is what should get looked at, it’s what shines through that everyone else will notice. I know it’s cliche and very overused, but I will never stop telling people this until they realize it. Everybody is beautiful on the inside and out. I see to many people bring themselves down for absolutely nothing.
No matter what people say to you, don’t let them tell you who or what you are.” Tell yourself you’re worth it and how wonderful you are. We all have flaws, there’s no doubt about it, but we all have something amazing about us as well. Whether it’s a hidden talent, how we give great advice, how we dress, how we are creative, how we write or whatever, we are all special and beautiful in our own way. <3 SR
It has been said that it is inevitable, that at some point in time in an opposite sex friendship one of the two will develop feelings for the other. That when two people click in any way shape or form it is hard to imagine your life without that person. I guess in a way it’s true, but not every one develops feelings. You have to realize that sometimes taking things to the next level is not going to be the ultimate best situation. Relationships are tricky enough when they are new. Knowing someone’s past discretions and the things that they have been through, the things you have seen them go through, makes things a little different. Love is not an easy situation, in anyway. I think if you want to take a chance to get to that next step, you have to be okay with possibly losing a friend. Taking that next step is scary. When it is with someone you already care deeply about, someone you already love, but have never fully really thought about having a relationship with. Any two people can make a relationship work; the key is both have to be willing to put forth the effort you know? At the end of the day you have to hope that what you two share is strong enough to conquer anything, even the risk of a broken heart. I think if you have undying feelings let them know, but if your friendship is solid, there really is no reason of why you have take it to the next level, whether you end up walking down the aisle, or being best friends, at least you have them in your life. <3
“God has a plan for your life.” I heard that so much growing up that it really did become a part of me. I believed it then, and I believe it now. Thankfully I have a much better understanding of it now than I did then. I used to believe that God had one plan for me. Just one. That there was one path for my life to follow and that if I messed it up then I was doomed to live a pointless life, a life that God merely tolerated because I am his child and he has an obligation to keep his word to love me. That meant that I would have to figure out exactly what his plan for me was, and then execute it perfectly. Talk about pressure right? but thankfully, now I understand how wrong that line of thinking was.
The bible says “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.” Jeremiah 29:11. This verse of scripture tells me two things that I find encouraging: 1) that he has plans for me. Plural. As in more than one, and 2) that they are good. “…Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven…” Mathew 6:10. And to me that means that nothing in my life is without meaning and purpose, even the ugly stuff. I may not understand it or how it works, but that doesn’t make it any less true. “…but the plans of the Lord stand firm…” Psalm 33:11 “….what I have planned, that will I do…” Isaiah 46:11
God’s plans always come to pass. His plans cannot be thwarted. I may not know the plans he has for me, but as I walk in faith I know that I will live his plan for me. I may take a detour along the way; I may mess up and get distracted for a time. I may rush things and get out ahead of him or drag my feet and lag behind. But in the end I’ll be where I’m supposed to be, and I’ll have accomplished his will for me. Maybe that’s why it is impossible to please God without faith: we start fearing that we have missed his plan so we stop moving forward. We get mired in our mistakes, our lies, our fears and, instead of taking the necessary steps to set everything right we just stay there, acting as if we don’t know what we need to do. Let’s act, and do what we need to do. <3
If it’s one thing I’ve always wanted to do, and one thing I have never told you it’s that I’ve always wanted to go shopping for all of your favorite sweets. I’ve always wanted to go to the supermarket and get your favorite candy bars, gum, chocolates, drinks, and surprise you with them. Like I would treat it as if it were Halloween in the summer time you know? and I’d go to your job or house unannounced and I’d knock on your door, or just show up at your work with lunch and a bag of your favorite candies. And I know it may sound cheesy, and it may sound corny and maybe it is, but I personally think it would be very cute, and I think as much as you would be embarrassed and such because you don’t like surprises, deep down you would love it, deep down you wouldn’t stop smiling and to be honest, that would be enough for me. So here I am telling you, you better be on the look out, because when you least expect it, I will show up at your doorstep with a bag full of your favorite candies, maybe some ice cream, or maybe a milkshake too. So here is to you, and for all of the things I will do because you make me happy. <3
