What do you think this picture is saying?

This is just something I've been thinking about lately...

I read in God's Word the other day..."do not fret of worry," "wait on the Lord." It's so easy, yet so hard to fully trust in God with every detail of my life. Yet I encounter little compared to the persecution of people in other countries. Will I still trust God if I am persecuted because of Him? Now, I say I probably will, but how will I know until it happens? I want and desire to love God strongly, always and forever. Will I still trust Him even when I don't feel like He is near me? These aren't doubts...I'm more like questioning how strong my faith, my trust, and my love is for God. I don't want to be someone who loves God when it's easy then turn my back on Him when it gets hard! Or even the opposite of that...a fair-weathered friend...knowing God is there, but not turning to Him until it gets hard in my life for His comfort and peace.

What one sounds more like me?

Well...my first result was ISFJ, as you can see, but when I did it again it was ESFJ! What one is more me? I think my first result is mostly valid! lol!

You Are An ISFJ

The Nurturer You have a strong need to belong, and you very loyal. A good listener, you excell at helping others in practical ways. In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music. You find it easy to be devoted to one person, who you do special things for. You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist.

What's Your Personality Type?

You Are An ESFJ

The Caregiver You are sympathetic and caring, putting friends and family first. A creature of habit, you prefer routines and have trouble with change. You love being in groups - whether you're helping people or working on a project. You are good at listening, laughing, and bringing out the best in people. You would make a great nurse, social worker, or teacher.

What's Your Personality Type?

Taken for Granted

My mom told me about this couple that went to Haiti. They were with someone who fed the children there from a nutrition company that supported him with the donations from people with their product. They couldn't believe the conditions that they saw there, but the children were ignorant of anything else except the life they knew. The children were happy and playing, but when they saw this couple they ran away. The couple then turned and asked the man they were with what happened. Were the children scared of them? But no. They were back after a few moments with their cup which they would receive their food in. The man had a big pot which he would mix 2 cans of the nutrition with water in it and dish it out into these children's cups. After the pot was empty he couldn't make anymore because he had to save the next 2 cans for tomorrow. But there was still 20 children in line eagerly waiting. The couple asked what about the other children. The man said, "there is no more"...but he paused and added, "you can be sure that these children will be first in line tomorrow."


This made me think, as I often do, about everything we have in this country, everything we take for granted...we are so blessed. My heart goes out to children like this and asks what can I do to help. What do you think?

Confused

I have been thinking allot about the Campus Massacre in VA...I just can't seem to grasp my inner thoughts, I'm not sure what to think about it. How can a single human being be so heartless? What did someone do to him that brought on the murdering of so many young people? Young people like me! Who had their whole life ahead of them, so many dreams and plans, just like I have! And they were taken away by the pull of a trigger! I can't even imagine the utter pain the friends and family are feeling right now! I've only felt a slice of that grief, but not as intense as them! I pray to God to bring peace to their hearts and comfort to their pain. I pray that this would bring them closer to God and that there would be no bitterness. Why did this happen? Why does anything like this ever happen?
God's will be done...if storms didn't come into our lives, when could He show His comfort. As John Piper says in his book The Passion of Jesus Christ, "Every act of treachery and brutality against Jesus was sinful and evil. But God was in it." And, "There was no greater sin than to hate and kill the Son of God. There was no greater suffering nor any greater innocence than the suffering and innocence of Christ. Yet God was in it all." I do trust God even though in times like this it is hard and sometimes confusing. When things so evil as what happened at VA Tech happen...God is in it, He is near! And I guess I can take comfort in that.

I Trust

Lord I trust my life to You,
In everything I say and do,
I trust the plan You have for me,
And will follow faithfully.

Though the pain and trials come,
I trust in You and Your Son,
Who died for me on the cross,
So I may live and not be lost.

As I carry heavy burdens,
At Your feet I’ll lay them down,
And when I am hurt beyond what I can bear,
I trust myself to Your Sovereign care.

Lord I trust my life to You,
In everything I say and do,
Let everyone see Your light in me,
As I trust You faithfully.

I trust, I trust, I trust.

She walks in beauty, like the night,

Of cloudless climes and starry skies;

And all that's best of dark and bright.

Meet in her aspect and her eyes:

Thus mellow'd to that tender light.

Which heaven to gaudy day denies.One shade the more, one ray the less.

Had half impair'd the nameless grace.

Which waves in every raven tress,

Or softly lightens o'er her face;

Where thoughts serenely sweet express.

How pure, how dear their dwelling place.

And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,

So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,

The smiles that win, the tints that glow,

But tell of days in goodness spent,

A mind at peace with all below,

A heart whose love is innocent!

She walks in beauty, like the night,

Of cloudles climes and starry skies...

Shopping Fun!

A day of shopping and with friends! What more to ask for? lol! Dresses at Ross! Whata deal!
Also, the dressing room was featuring a one time deal. Listen to the enchanting voice of Megan singing celtic lyrics while you try on clothes. After that she then offers her advice on the last fashion and what suits you!!!

Nice flip flops!

Okay now maybe you're wondering about the last few pictures...well didn't you know, this is the latest style! duh! lol! j/k. it's fun anyway!

Marika, you're so beautiful!

"oh, I wonder what these are?"

"I know...take that!"

After a long day we kicked back and had a refreshing glass of lemonade! heeheehee:)

Air-Soft War!

I had so much fun on Sunday! Next on the list is a paintball war! Yeah! It was a great time up in the hills of Dryden! lol!
The gang! Oh yeah was this fun...running around shooting eachother with little plastic bb's, but having one heck of a fun day! :)

Devan and Kristen

Me and Muffin!

After a war way up in the hills, (miles away from anything! j/k!) Me, Devan, Jesse, Daniel, Rachel T. and me got sort of lost, but of course we had the reassurance of the guys, (who wouldn't stop for directions, lol) but us girls weren't too worried...

Didn't really get any action pictures, but Kristen did get some intense act of us "slaying" the boys in the chicken coop! Watch out!

Prepare to die! This is as probably as close to action as your gonna see!

Thanks for the pics Devan!

Well...spring break is over and a new quarter starts tomorrow. I think this quarter is going to be pretty easy for me as well as fun! I'm taking History, First Aid, Personal Wellness, and Sign Language! yup, yup! My spring break was good, nothing to exciting. Had a fun sewing day with a friend and I also went to see Shooter at the theaters with some other friends (good movie, kinda bloody). Yesterday I went to an air-soft war with even more friends...lol...it was the funnest! Good times! I can't wait until Wednesday 'cause I'll get to see Marika!!!!!!!!