Usually, I hate winter. I absolutely could not stand the feeling of dry skin, chapped lips, dry hands... I could cope until Christmas, but December 26 usually is a terrible day where i just dream of summer. This year, I don't mind it that much. It might be because I am learning everyday to just accept things and be okay with them. It might also be that my coworker listens to Christmas music and has worn a Christmas sweater everyday since December 1st. On that short note, merry christmas.
And be joyful.
And read 1st John.

community.

So tonight.... I went to the gathering for the first time in like a month.
I am so glad I went. I just feel so loved there. That's strange because I only know about 5 people there. And those 5 people know like... 20 people, so it's whatever. But I love going. I can't stop myself. Lol...

Tonight, Jon Shirley and his wife, Alyssa, spoke about how they met and their lives and it was very awesome. I was thinking as Alyssa was speaking that I think I'm a lot like her. She talked about thinking she had no self value and that she would make up lies about herself, and I realized that was the stinkin devil telling her those things, but I do the same thing. I let the devil get in the way of me figuring out I am God's own child.

Love worship. REad the bible. And think about Jesus.
peace

Another Saturday in the world...

This morning, God reminded me how awesome it is to spend time with Him. And I'm not just saying this. Like.... i LOVE taking time to talk to him and read my Bible. I really do. It's like doing yoga, but better. I know I'm taking time to accomplish something great and not just taking time to finish the latest episode of Grey's Anatomy. I love it. He rests my spirit, calms my racing mind, gives me hope for my future and gives me wisdom to rock this new day.

PRAISE GOD!

"The only test of leadership is that somebody follows."

-Robert K. Greenleaf

If i saw the nails pierce your hands,

Maybe I'd understand.
Or the thorns that cut through your brow,
I would begin to know how....

If I heard you cry out in pain
Then I could better explain
If i saw the tears that you cried

Then maybe I would know why

Cause I can't make sense of this life that you gave

And I can't make sense of the sin you forgave

So I'll just believe when I look up above

The reason you did was all

All for love.

If i saw you comfort the thief

I could confirm my belief

If I'd heard you yell to the sky

"My God, My God, why?"

It is finished I heard you sigh.

Then I'd no longer deny.

If I felt the quake of the earth

I'd dare to know God's worth

My best friend went through all that. He's fine now. But I'll never forget His story.

Turducgoosostren

Today, Shelby and I went to see August Rush. I knew it was going to be awesome, but I had no idea it was going to leave me crying 20 minutes after it ended and throughout the whole movie. If the beauty of the couple's instant love doens't grab you, the story of the relationship of a mother and her son will rip your heart to pieces. Maybe I'm just obsessed with music and it's importance in life. Maybe I am a hopeless romantic and wish for my life to be better than the movies and seeing one like this blows my mind. Either way, I could not give this movie better ratings. Robin Williams is awesome in this one, as well. His many earrings are a nice touch to his usual "fatherly" look. About just every scene had me gasping in awe or squeezing Shelby in my anxiety. The beautiful voices and amazing talent and brilliant casting all makes this movie great.

That was a blessing to see on my Thanksgiving day. I sat in the movie (bawling) and -cheesily- thought how blessed I really am to have a functional family who loves me. So that's my two cents for the day.

Love live and God bless.