"The secret of patience....

is doing something else in the meanwhile". Today was a pretty great day. It was mainly laid back. The best part of the day was our amazing Masters Photo-shoot. Even though it was freezing cold we all still had a lot of fun. I'm telling you that by the end of the photo-shoot my toes were frozen off. I though I lost them all. We were all red from being so cold but its crazy how your having so much fun that you really don't even care. But Meghan did such a marvelous job. I'm sure I have mentioned this before but I would love to mention it again, we literally have the best most talented directors ever. God has truly blessed MCGC. Its not all about just us Masters kids having fun but us having fun with our directors as well. I love it.

So I am going to blog about something we a lot of us deal with. The wonderful life of being single. Okay so lately I have just been totally discouraged on ever finding the "right guy". I mean I look at all my siblings and they are all basically married or in a very serious relationship besides of course me and my little sister. I'm happy for every single one of them but i always ask God, "When is it my turn"? You know what I don't know when it will be my turn. To be honest no one really does besides the one who created this beautiful thing called Love. I know that God will give me the desires of my heart and to be a wife and mother is one of the top things I want to be. I believe that I will have that desire eventually but waiting idle is not what I am about to do. Yes, one day an amazing guy will come along and want to pursue me but until then I will keep chasing after God. I will let God be enough for me and he will always always always be enough for me. Patience is hard but my life really isn't my life it is God's so whatever his will be is the will I will be happy with. I remember thinking that right after I finished my first year that I would find this guy and we would end up falling madly in love and getting married. But that is not what happened. I realize that I got caught up in what I wanted and not what God had for me after my first year. So here I am in my second year of Masters being single. But I must be okay with that. You see we must be okay with being single so that we don't just take any guy that comes along because then we wont get that amazing guy God has for us. To be honest being single is the best time to become a stronger man or woman of God. Being single is a time when its just about You and God. As silly as this may sound, Be God's bride. He loves you more than any human possible could so why do we seek others love more than His? Let us be content with what God has given us now. Don't be chasing after things that God isn't ready for us to have. Believe me I know its hard and I know it sucks. But God never said it would be easy. But he did say he would give us the desires of our hearts. So in the end we will be happy with what we are given. You will be happy that you waited patiently until then chase after God. Find ways to stay busy and love life and always smile. Do things for God. Also, until you find the "right one" make sure you set standards for that next relationship and never lower them. Because God will give you someone who will want the same things as you. Remember, the only love you need is the love from our Father. <3

My fun outfit i created.

This is the Sanguine's.

Second Years!

My fav group shot.

Awesomeness.

"The study of God's Word, for the purpose of discovering God's will,

is the secret discipline which has formed the greatest characters". I know it has been a really long time since I have written anything on here. I honestly have no excuse besides being mass lazy. But tonight I was sitting here thinking that I really need to write something. So that is what I am doing. Things have really been great on this end. Tonight was UTH but I didn't get to be in service instead I went to the New Members class so that I can become a member here at HCC. I really love this church. It honestly feels like home. I hope that I wont have to be leaving here anytime soon because to be honest I love being involved with HCC. The people here are amazing and its just like a huge family. So tonight I decided I wanted to become a member. Which I am very happy about. Monday night we got back from an awesome trip in Kentucky. We got to visit the area Katie is from and do some ministry stuff there. It was a lot different from what I am use to but it was still mass fun. We got some amazing food which is always amazing. We got to eat at this Cafe that Katie works at and the food there was just amazing. It was truly an awesome trip. Us girls got to stay with a former Masters student who goes by the name of Leash. She is the coolest of the cool. I call her my twin because we are a lot alike in ways. But we all enjoyed our time with her as well. Oh! I also got new glasses today. They are fun and I totally love them. I always love new things. Tomorrow we are having a Masters Photo shoot and I am super excited about it because I get to wear a dress that I came up with myself. Totally fun!
God has really been working in my heart lately. I have been really doubting his plan for me. Not that I don't think he has one for me just scared to as what it is and when it is all going to happen. Isn't it crazy how we are at peace one day then the next day it is the totally opposite...Have you ever felt like that? I know I feel that way sometimes. I get so worried about things that I don't even need to worry about let alone focus on. I just want to encourage you that God has such an amazing plan for every single one of us. We don't even need to worry about what he is going to do. If we just fully trust him with it all things will continue to fall into place. Yeah we may not get everything when we want it but we will get it when its the right time. When we wait on God we get the most beautiful thing imaginable. I keep thinking of how we cant see the whole picture yet but God can see it all and it is the most precious thing. His plan for each one of us is beautiful and unique in its own way. Not one of us is the same so don't chase after other peoples dreams but chase after your own. Be you and who God has made you to be. Sometimes things get worse before they get better so if you are in a season where you feel like nothing is ever going to get better you need to change your outlook on things right now. Because those thoughts aren't of God. God is with you in everything that you face so you will never have to go through anything alone because you will never ever be alone. So don't worry about what is going to happen next just trust God and know he is leading you to the most beautiful adventure of your life. <3

Everyone eating on the Kentucky trip.

My favorite boys ever!

One of Katies beautiful horses.

My new glasses. :)

Ice Cream!

"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,

which God prepared in advance for us to do." Its really hard to explain what God has been doing in my life because he has been doing so much. I can look back at who I was a week ago and then look at myself now and I feel like I have changed who I am. In God of course. Ive been so happy and just so content with who I am. I find myself crying because of the joy in my heart. I find myself laughing because I never imagined this. I find myself smiling even when I'm doing things that don't seem very fun. Last night we went to an event in Indianapolis to raise money for Masters. We had to serve a lot of guests that were coming to this huge event. Before I would of complained massively but I was totally excited and thrilled to be going to work this event. I'm not even sure why. Maybe its because I would get to smile and interact with people I don't know. Maybe its because I was with the most amazing team ever. Or maybe its because God is living in me. You see when God is living in us people can see something different in us. But when we know God is living in us we do everything that is pleasing to him. You see when he is living in us we aren't like everyone else but we are his. We walk, talk, and act different then everyone else. If we would let God take completely over us we will find the good in everything even the bad. I cant tell you how many times I have failed at finding the good. But now is the time for me to change that. I want to be able to smile when I am going through hard times so that I can be a light to people even when I am hurting. Let God transform who you are. Let him take over you completely. Its time we change who we are. I want to be an amazing women of God. I don't want only people to see that in me but I want God to. Find happiness even when it seems impossible. Its only impossible because you believe it is. I love you all so much. and I know God has a beautiful plan for everyone if they just follow after him.

Looking spiffy for an event we had to work.

Sweethearts.

Worshiping in North Carolina.

Haircuts by the best, Amanda. :)

Night with MCGC

My wall of inspiration.

So thankful for who I am,

 in God. So we just got back really late last night from North Carolina. It was an 11 hour drive and from all our wonderful stops we had to make we got there in about 12 hours. We went there for a Masters retreat with ECMC and NHMC. It was an amazing trip. Like it was so cool because usually when we go places you always stay right next to the people you already are comfortable with but on this trip they split you into separate groups so you got to build friendships. We had for teams that had to create two of their own dramas. We were given like 4 hours to do so. It was so cool and all the dramas that people created were really great. I loved meeting people that I actually had things in common with like music and even style. We also played this game called I love my neighbor who....and then you fill in the blank and whoever it pertains to has to get up and run to a new chair. It was so crazy how many of us got hurt. But it was a blast because the last night we were there we had like 30 of us playing. It was mad crazy.

Even though friendships were made the most amazing part of the trip was the growing in God. Every night of worship you could totally feel God's presence. The worship was amazing. It was a trip that I know every single person that was there needed. The last night we were there we literally had to look in a mirror and tell ourselves what we dislike then tell ourselves who we are in God and proclaim that, that's who we were going to be. It was such a moving night. Its hard to literally tell yourself the things you have held onto and admitted to yourself that those things are not healthy. Then to look at yourself and pick the things God has placed inside you. But it is one thing that is amazing and helps you grow in God. Healing is so important. I don't think I have ever worshiped that hard in my life. When you are surrounded by people who are so on fire for God and your in the atmosphere of God it is just so moving. You don't want anything more than God. Its a lifestyle we should all be living for.

Best driver ever.

Grantly sleeping.

On the way there.

Getting ready for bed.

Such great food and ice cream.

"Following Christ has nothing to do with success as the world sees success.

It has to do with love."  -I know I haven't blogged in forever. But that does not mean I don't want to blog. It just means that I feel like I haven't taken the time to blog. Not that I haven't had the time I just haven't set aside the time. So I just want everyone to know what has been going on in my life and also in Masters. Yesterday I actually got my braces off, I had them for over 2 years so I was very happy about that. Masters leaves tomorrow at 6 in the morning to head to North Carolina for a Masters retreat. It will be nice to get away and just have fun with other Master groups and to see what all God does in us. My niece should be born this week or next week. Her name is Serenity and I am so excited about her. I got to go to City Conquest today and it was really good. I was on my own because me and Katie were separated into two different class rooms. That was a first so I was nervous but I got bold and met new people. Today was a blah day. I just really missed home. But it got better because all of us girls got together and painted our nails. Good to spend some quality fun time with everyone.

-So I don't want people to think that God hasn't done anything in my life lately because that is not the case at all. God always does something in my life whether it is small or big it is still something amazing. God has really been working in my heart about how to deal with people we feel like we will never be able to handle. The thing is, is the people we are surrounded with are the people he wants us to be surrounded with. Maybe so we can learn from them or they can learn from us. We are to love them because we are all able to be loved. I am no better nor any different than anyone else out there. I cant compare my relationship with anyone else because that is between them and God. Just like my relationship with God is between me and him. When we start to focus on what other people are not doing we lose focus on what we are doing. God didn't tell us to go out and look at what everyone else is doing wrong but to look at ourselves and see what we are doing wrong so that we may be able to help others. If we are worrying so much about other people don't we forget about us? We need to grow in God so that we don't judge others. Because once we get to that area of our life we will be able to help those who really need us. You are always going to have someone in your life that you don't like but the thing is, is you must love them because they are a child of God. I think God places people like that in our lives is so that we can understand how to love to a deeper level. Its easy to love someone you want to love but a little bit harder to love someone you feel you shouldn't have to love. But God has commanded us to love EVERYONE. So we cant pick and choose. Yes we may not like everyone but loving everyone is possible.

-Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

-1 John 4:7-8 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. Matthew 7:2

Chick-O-Stick. Halloween party.

My wonderful friend Taishandra!

Turkey Hands! From Kidz lifegroup.

Josue, The best director!

No more braces!!!

My good bag filled with goodies.

The Bible is a life Compass,

 pointing you in the right direction. I know I haven't been blogging as much as I wanted to while I was in Masters but I really try my best to keep up with it. It's just if I'm not busy with Masters activity's I am busy doing my school work. So tonight I really should be reading but I wanted to take like 15 mins to just talk about whats been going on. So over the weekend I got to go to Kentucky to visit some of my family. Mainly we were going to see my Uncle because he is sick. But it was really nice getting that family time in. I have really been missing my family and even when I am with them I miss them. I think I just know my time with them is slim until I come back to Hamilton. I miss being able to see my parents and siblings whenever I want. But this is life, this is growing up. Its crazy because all my family is in Indiana but I feel most of my close friends are in Ohio so either way a part of me is missing but I know wherever I go God is always with me to fill the lonely spots. So today I had piano lessons, which is one of the main things I look forward to during the week. I am learning You are for me by Kari Jobe. It is a difficult song but it is beautiful. But I am getting better a playing. It has taken a lot of practice to get where I am but I still have a lot more to learn. It is so worth it though. I hope everyone has been doing great and staying focused on God. I pray that all your families are doing well. Oh, I also got to go to City Conquest today with David and I feel like I am getting to know some of the kids better which my goal is to build friendships with a lot of the students.

So today we had a very good class with Pastor Diane. It was something we all needed to hear as we have things we want to do but aren't doing anything about it. We all have these goals that we want to accomplish, that we feel God has called us to but we don't want to prepare ourselves for those things. Its like with me I want to do missions work but when I really take a step back, what all am I doing to prepare for missions work? I don't even have my passport yet and that is one very important thing I will need for going out of the United States. Another thing is, I only know the English language but it would be very useful if I knew other languages for parts of the countries God may send me. We must be willing to take the time and effort to prepare ourselves for what God has in store for us. We cant just expect it to all just happen without us meeting God half way. God places things on our heart so that we can prepare for those things. They aren't just going to happen. So why not start preparing know for the things you already know God has called you to? Better to start now then start later when you could of already had those things done. Your never to young to prepare yourself for what God has called you to. Maybe your not even sure where God is leading you, well if that's the case ask him for direction. God is leading you somewhere you just need to pray and ask him to show you those things that he is leading you to.

Human Pyramid!

Curtus working on the Lawn mower. Never giving up. haha

My Parents. <3

Katie and I in the Laurens trunk.

Praying over a homeless man in Cincinnati.

"I have but one passion - it is He, it is He alone. The world is the field and the field is the world;

and henceforth that country shall be my home where I can be most used in winning souls for Christ." I'm so very happy that I am having the time to blog again. I was going to be very upset if I had to miss another night. My day was really good. It was very laid back. Today me, Jocelyn, Sean, and Jacob got to plan everything for 4-C tomorrow which was really cool because I've never really had the chance to plan something like that with other students. So I really enjoyed it. I love going to 4-C it is actually a lot of fun. We planned for a very fun day tomorrow as well so I'm sure the kids will enjoy it. After the day for Masters was done I had piano practice with David. I am now learning the song “You are for me”. Kari Jobe sings it. Its one of my favorite songs so I asked David to teach me it. Its kind of difficult but with plenty of practice I know I can learn it. Then there was UTH. It was an amazing night as always. I was very happy about all the people that were there. Its nice to have a good group of people there. So my day was pretty entertaining.

So last night I know I spoke on something I read from Radical and yet again I am going to do that tonight because I am so moved by this book. It really is like a slap in the face when you read it because I know a lot of you would change your views on a lot of things if you read this book. So this is one thing I read and it is so true. “ We take Jesus' command in Matthew 28 to make disciples of all nations, and we say, “That means other people.” But we look at Jesus' command in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest,” and we say, “Now, that means me.” We take Jesus' promise in Acts 1:8 that the Spirit will lead us to the ends of the earth, and we say, “That means some people.” But we take Jesus' promise in John 10:10 that we will have abundant life, and we say, “That means me.” How moving is that right there? Since when did God tell us that we can pick and choose what is for us. You know this is true for a lot of us. We want to say “Well God isn't leading me anywhere but to where I am at.” But think of it like this, If our heart is completely not open to going anywhere else then we aren't even going to hear the call of God because we have already decided within ourselves that he never will. So we have already basically made the decision for God. Which isn't what he wants for us at all. We must have open hearts to everything. You know I believe that we are all called to go to other nations. Just because you go to another nation does not mean you must move there. It is just simply going and sharing the gospel of God to people who never even get a chance to hear about him. Guys, this is something that is so serious because there are so many people that are dying and going to hell right as I type this very sentence. My heart breaks because all I want to do is reach a dying and lost world. If we are so stubborn to go out to other nations then who is going to? Because if your mind is set at “Well other people will do it” what makes you think that other people don't have that same mind set? You can do so many things where you are at but you can also do things in other Nations. Why not do both? Just think of how many people you can reach by going to ALL nations. Sounds crazy, but sounds so amazing to me. Make sure you have an open and willing heart to be used by God wherever he may lead you. :)

I know its blurry, but this is the guys dancing before prayer. haha

Dependent on ourselves,

 Or desperate for His Spirit? So I know its been a couple of days since I have blogged but it just seems I haven't had the time. But the past few days have been really good. On Sunday me, Katie, and Jocelyn got to do Kidz Klub which was a lot of fun. Last year I actually didn't even like being in Kidz but this year I totally love it. After church us three went to Clint's football scrimmage which they beat the other team. It was much fun. Monday we woke up to Leash jumping on us. She made a surprise visit which was wonderful. She actually left this morning after prayer which makes me sad. It's so good to have her around. But God is doing amazing things in her life right now in Kentucky so I'm very proud of her. Most of us went to Chipotle yesterday and then some of us girls went to Anna's for some amazing ice cream and to watch a movie with her on her birthday. Then there was today, and it was just like any other Masters day. The past couple of days have just been really good. So thankful for the people God has placed in my life.

So I know I have shared some stuff with you about this book I'm reading called Radical but I'm still not finished with it and it just keeps getting better and better. But I want to share something with you that I read last night. This is something the author David Platt said "The reality is that it doesn't matter how many resources that church has. The church I lead could have all the man-made resources that one could imagine, but apart from that power of the Holy Spirit, such a church will do nothing of significance for the glory of God. In fact, I believe the opposite is true. The church I lead could have the least gifted people, the least talented people, the fewest leaders, and the least money, and this church under the power of the Holy Spirit could still shake the nations for His glory." What I continue to grasp when I read this book is that it doesn't really matter about who we are, or what we can do but it matters how much of God's power we have in us. His power is so superior to ours. Why do we not desperately seek it? When it comes to a church we get so caught up in all the things that will attract people to come into our church but how does it even matter what the number we bring in, if we have completely forgotten the power of the Holy Spirit within our church. A small church with very few people but has the power of God within their church is going to be much more affective in this world than a huge church without any of God's power within the church. We have to realize that we need God's power, we need the Holy Spirit within us and within our church. The Holy Spirit is the Comforter, the Helper, the Guide, the very presence of God living in you. The Holy Spirit is so vital in our relationship with God. This book has literally made me realize a lot of things and I'm not even finished with it. I know that as I continue to read I will continue to learn more and more things. I believe tomorrow I will also talk about something else I read from this book because it has really kept my mind thinking. If you haven't read it, I really think you should. If you didn't see from before this book is called Radical written by David Platt. Remember to not ever doubt who you are in God because that is who he wants you to be, even if there are little things that you need to change that doesn't mean you are less than anyone else because we all have things to change about ourselves to continue to strengthen our relationship with God. May your day tomorrow be amazing and filled with happiness. I love you all.

Curtus at Clint's football game.

Kidz Klub!

My little buddy Clint.

It was a beautiful day.

Chipotle.

“As a child of God,

I am greater than anything that can happen to me." Today was a beautiful day all together. I love days where I can sleep in and just relax then in the evening do something enjoyable. Tonight was the Missions Banquet at HCC. Masters just had to get drinks all together and get the desserts cut up and set out which wasn't hard. It was a really good time, we got to hear two people speak one who's name is Moses and the other who is Sean Sloan which is Pastor Sloan's son. They both brought great messages. Afterwards we had to tear stuff down and clean everything up which wasn't bad at all. You can really enjoy stuff like that if you have a great attitude which all of Masters did. It's so awesome when we all get to work together as a team and actually get along really good with great attitudes.

So the theme of the Missions Banquet is “Children of the World”. Which I love. There are so many homeless, hurting, and broken children in the world who aren't receiving any love from anyone. I pray that one day God places me somewhere where I can help and love the children like this. Two things I really want to do in the next year is go to India and also go to Sunshine acres. I'm going to be planning a trip to India shortly because Missions Me is going on one in June for $2,995 and I know that if God wants me to go on this trip he will find a way for me. The trip is focused on the Orphans in India. Its so crazy because I never imagined God placing a place like India on my heart because I've always been focused on Africa but I know that one day Ill go to Africa but right now God has other plans for me. Then there is Sunshine Acres and it is the place where my Directors, Meghan and Josue worked before they came here. They offer homes to children who don't have anywhere else to go who have lost parents, or there parents cant take care of them . They have 7 homes on the land with 10 children in each home. It is run by Pastor Sloans son, Sean Sloan. I pray that I will be given an opportunity to go there even if it is just to volunteer for a week or so. I also encourage you to check out Sunshine acres online and offer any kind of donation you can. It is probably one of the best organizations I have heard of. So I ask that you would please be in prayer for me that maybe just maybe I will have the opportunity to do both of these this coming year. But another thing is, is if you have a heart for hurting, broken, or homeless children then step out and use that heart God has given you for these children because I can tell you that not everyone has a heart for them. There are so many children out there looking for loving people like us so why aren't we stepping out and looking for them. They shouldn't have to look for us, we should just be there with open and loving arms like Jesus is. Maybe your heart is somewhere else if it is then don't be discouraged that you aren't able. God has placed things in our hearts so that we may do those things. We are all able for what God has called and willed us to do. I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday. I love every single one of you. <3

All ready for Missions Banquet.

Tons of Tea.

Children of the World.

Awhaha Jacob the other day with his hair to the side. mwhaha

Some amazing food and Lauren trying to jump in. haha

Modeling our food and Wayne jumping in. :)

Grace does not grant permission to live in the flesh;

it supplies power to live in the Spirit. So today was a really good day. I have found myself not having very many of those good days where I can really smile and be happy. So last night at Uth I was like this has to change I need to be back to that happy person that God has created me to be. So this morning when I woke up, I woke up and said today shall be a good day with a smile on my face. You know what I spoke that good day into existence because my day was wonderful. I mean nothing out of the ordinary happened but when I can smile and just enjoy the day it makes it wonderful. You know everyday should be a wonderful day because God has actually given us another day so therefore we find that to be wonderful so it makes our day wonderful. Ahhh wouldn't it be nice if we could just see it that way. I know I wish I could. But today Masters was pretty laid back. I got to go to city conquest with Grant we went to Wilson school which is 7^th and 8^th graders it was my first time at the new building. We rented a movie for tonight called Hanna which was really good it was an action movie very interesting. Also a lot of us play Fruit Ninja and the ones that do are very competitive and we found out tonight that Josue has a high score of 948 which is a bummer because I'm not sure if I can get that high of a score. But I'm going to try for it.

Okay so I just finished reading Judges because we have a book report due tomorrow on it and I just want to talk a little bit about Gideon and also about God's grace for us. I think that Gideon was a pretty cool guy because no matter what God asked of him and no matter how crazy it sounded Gideon trusted God's word and did what seemed to be impossible. Gideon has even said to God my clan is the weakest and he is the least in his fathers house but the Lord said “I will be with you and you will defeat the Midianites”. Gideon did as the Lord had asked he didn't doubt his weakness because he knew that God would be with him through it all. We as Christians need to be like this. We are never to weak to do anything that is of God. We need to not doubt our abilities because where ever God is leading us then he must believe in us. We may seem like we are not as able as someone else but the thing is, is if that is what God has asked of us then why wouldn't we be able? Sometimes it takes a heart full of trust in God to do the things he has set out for us. Another thing about God that we can see in Judges is that no matter how many times we sin, fail, or turn away from God he will never leave us. His grace for the Israelites is astounding. They served other gods, they sinned so many times and not matter how many times they let God down when they realized they truly needed him and they cried out to Him he was there for them. Just like he is there for us today. Now who do you know that loves you this much? The only one I know that loves me this much is God. I hope you can pull a little something out of this. I really liked learning about Gideon you should read Judges 6 starting a verse 11 that is where it talks about Gideon or you could just read all of Judges. :) I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day tomorrow. Much Love, Maegan

Yay for school work. :)

Always having fun together.

The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that....

one often comes from a strong will and the other from a strong won't.

So today has been an up and down day. But God was with me through the whole day so it makes its all good. I got up this morning feeling very sick. I have been sick for like four weeks now and its really just affecting me. So I'm on antibiotics hoping I'll get better fast. I went to Colerain to spend time with my Mom and two sisters. We went shopping and had lunch it was a good time because they always brighten my day. God has blessed me with the most amazing family ever. I then came back and me, Joc, and Katie went shopping for groceries we didn't have to get a lot so it was a quick trip. Then came back here and just hung out did some of my school work and now I'm here writing my blog that I almost didn't do but decided it was best if I did.

So one thing I want to share that I have been really grabbing onto the past couple days is persevering through the hard times. Sometimes it feels like we are never going to get to the end of it but we know that there is an end but giving up just seems easier. One thing that I get in my mind that keeps me going is this. We all know God has a path for us that we can follow or we can choose make our own path. So I imagine me on the path that God has for me, the path is beautiful but along the path there is some huge rocks but the good things is, is God has placed the tools to get through the rock but its going to take time and effort. Going around the rock looks much easier than trying to dig through the rock but I picture myself going around the rock just taking the easy way then I see myself getting lost I lost the path I was once following the one God had right there for me but instead of grabbing the tools to get through it I chose to take the easy way and got lost. I see myself now on my own path and not God's anymore when I am own my own path I realize that its going to take me a long time to get back onto God's path because I have gotten so lost in my own desires. The rock is an example of a hard time. We don't know how long its going to take to get through this time or how we are going to even do it but we have to stay strong we cant just give up and go around it and not deal with it now. We will pull through because we have God and he has placed people in our lives to help us. We cant get lost on our own path because its going to be much more harder after we take the easy way than it would have been to just trust God and persevere through it. We can do this because God is strong for us. But we have to trust in his strength not in our own because in all reality we aren't that strong. There will never be a time that is to hard to persevere through. It may take weeks, months, or even years but it will all be worth it in the end because we serve such a mighty God. I love you all so much. Praying for all the people struggling right now. Trust in God's strength. He loves you. <3

She is precious.

Today at the mall.

My girls at TGIF last night.

Is God someone worth,

losing everything for? Okay let me just tell you that I had a very lazy day and that's nothing but the truth. haha I didn't get up till like 11:30 then went and got doughnuts with Katie and Elizabeth. They were good but probably not a good idea to have. Then I watched a movie with Jocelyn. Then took a nap and once I got done being completely lazy me and Katie went to Kohls so I could get some dress. Then we decided to go to Panera bread have some dinner and read our books. Which is actually what we are doing right now so I decided I wanted to go ahead and blog. But my day had nothing exciting about it but it was another day I was blessed with so that is exciting. :)

The main thing I want to share with you is about this book I am reading. It is called Radical and it is actually and amazing book. I usually don't like reading but this one is interesting. But as I was reading it tonight I read this one short story that I wanted to share with you all. One Christian in India, while being skinned alive, looked at his persecutors and said, "I thank you for this. Tear off my old garment, for I will soon put on Christ's garment of righteousness." As he prepared to head to his execution, Christopher Love wrote a note to his wife, saying, "Today they will sever me from my physical head, but they cannot sever me from my spiritual head, Christ." As he walked to his death, his wife applauded while he sang of glory. My question to you is do you love Him this much? This book from the beginning has talked about would you give everything you love up for God. If God told you to leave everything you love, like your friend's and family without even saying goodbye to them would you? Would you sell everything you own including your home to go follow God knowing that the days ahead you may be homeless? If you really think about it would you? I kind of question myself if I would. I say I love God with all my heart but do I take it serious enough to the point of if just if he would ask me any of those things would I listen. I hope I would listen and I would like to think I would. But I know that there is still a lot more love I have to give to God. The love that we have to offer God actually looks like hate compared to the love that he has to offer us. Just don't get satisfied with the love that you give God. Always continue to give him more love and affection. You can never give him to much love but you can not give him enough love. So thats all I have. Love you all. <3

I'm reading Radical at Panera.

Katie is reading Crazy Love at Panera.