Today, while I was listening to the radio. A song came on that really just blew my mind. The song I believe was called " What love really means" by jj heller and I couldnt stop thinking about it after I heard it.
Im not going to post all the lyrics, but, long story short, the song talked about all these different people and their brokeness. How they hurt, and how all they want is for someone to love they unconditionally; to show them what love really means. The chorus in particular really stood out to me.
Who'll love me for me?
Not for what I have done or what I will become
Who will love me for me?
‘Cause nobody has shown me what love
What love really means what love really means
As people, I mean that is all we really want dont we? To be love for us, plain and simple. For who we are. Not to have to change ourselves to be good enough for someone else, or to please people. That is the really cool thing about God, he loves us for us, not matter what we have done. If we turn to him and ask for forgiveness, and do so earnestly, we are forgiven.
He’s waiting to die as he sits all alone
He’s a man in a cell who regrets what he’s done
He utters a cry from the depths of his soul
“Oh Lord, forgive me. I wanna go home”
Then he heard a voice somewhere deep inside
And it said “I know you’ve murdered
And I know you’ve lied
And I've watched you suffer all of your life
And now that you'll listen I'll tell you that I...”
I will love you for you
Not for what you have done or what you will become
I will love you for you
I will give you the love, the love that you never knew
To me that is so mind blowing, that he will always love us, and that we can turn to him for the love that we need. He is that one who will satisfy the emptyness.
Just some food for thought. Have a great night yall!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Sometimes, I wonder....
For those of you who know me well, this wont come as a surprise to you.
Sometimes, at night, before I fall asleep, I think about all the things about life that perplex me. The list has grown quite long and if we are going to be honest, there are A LOT that are just flat out weird.
So in light of my "getting into shape" I would like to share with you all my newest thought on life.
Losing weight. Its a super weird concept. Especially losing fat. Its perfectly logical, if you think about it in the sense of how it is executed. It actually seems quite simple, eat right, exercise, lose weight ( to be blunt about it) but what really gets me is where does it all go?
There are explanations all over the place for how, and where, but its weird to think that just by eating right and exercising that our bodies actual become thinner.
I know my words arent doing this justice, because I cant really get the complete thought out of my head. But that is something I would really like yall to think about, even if it makes perfect sense to you, I can tell you that when you lay down in bed at night and think about it literally, you will wonder.
Sometimes, at night, before I fall asleep, I think about all the things about life that perplex me. The list has grown quite long and if we are going to be honest, there are A LOT that are just flat out weird.
So in light of my "getting into shape" I would like to share with you all my newest thought on life.
Losing weight. Its a super weird concept. Especially losing fat. Its perfectly logical, if you think about it in the sense of how it is executed. It actually seems quite simple, eat right, exercise, lose weight ( to be blunt about it) but what really gets me is where does it all go?
There are explanations all over the place for how, and where, but its weird to think that just by eating right and exercising that our bodies actual become thinner.
I know my words arent doing this justice, because I cant really get the complete thought out of my head. But that is something I would really like yall to think about, even if it makes perfect sense to you, I can tell you that when you lay down in bed at night and think about it literally, you will wonder.
Monday, July 18, 2011
more than just a haircut.
I dont know about yall, but everytime something significant happens in my life ( or I would like it to :p) I get a haircut.
For instance, back in the day when I went from elementary to junior high...hair cut, junior to high school...haircut. New job...haircut.
It didnt occur to me why I did this until a few days ago when I yet againn got another haircut. Youre probably thinking, well duh crazy, people get haircuts...and usually more than once a year.
But I dont. Actually, I think by saying haircut, I should really be saying hair style.
Before I go any further, if you live in the mesa, chandler, gilbert, tempe, queen creek area, anywhere really, and you need a haircut, check out diversity in hair on higley and southern...ask for lisa she is amazing.
When I like a hair style, I stick with it for awhile. Because its fimiliar, as are the the things in my life. But when something makes a huge change, or a bigger one at least I seize the opportunity to adopt a new style.
Often times for me, its about letting go of an old identity and going with a new one, leaving a stage of your life behind and moving on to the next.
And thats exactly what Im doing.
So watch out world, I have a new hair style, and Im ready to take you on.
For instance, back in the day when I went from elementary to junior high...hair cut, junior to high school...haircut. New job...haircut.
It didnt occur to me why I did this until a few days ago when I yet againn got another haircut. Youre probably thinking, well duh crazy, people get haircuts...and usually more than once a year.
But I dont. Actually, I think by saying haircut, I should really be saying hair style.
Before I go any further, if you live in the mesa, chandler, gilbert, tempe, queen creek area, anywhere really, and you need a haircut, check out diversity in hair on higley and southern...ask for lisa she is amazing.
When I like a hair style, I stick with it for awhile. Because its fimiliar, as are the the things in my life. But when something makes a huge change, or a bigger one at least I seize the opportunity to adopt a new style.
Often times for me, its about letting go of an old identity and going with a new one, leaving a stage of your life behind and moving on to the next.
And thats exactly what Im doing.
So watch out world, I have a new hair style, and Im ready to take you on.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
I like running, until I actually do it.
I really like the idea of running. I mean who doesnt.
It seem like it would be so much fun. Havent you seen all those people running up the street that have that big smile on their face like they really like it.
I want to be that person, not the one you see running up the street that looks like they are on their last leg.
It doesnt seem like it should be so hard to make your feet move just a little faster, right?
wrong.I always seem to get on the track, and Im really excited about running. Then I start going, and the only thing I can seem to think is why am I doing this.
Those are the time I wish I was a horse, they make it look so fun and effortless to run.
Truth be told, I need to work a lot harder at running.
So, Im going to try and turn this negitive in to a positive.
It seem like it would be so much fun. Havent you seen all those people running up the street that have that big smile on their face like they really like it.
I want to be that person, not the one you see running up the street that looks like they are on their last leg.
It doesnt seem like it should be so hard to make your feet move just a little faster, right?
wrong.I always seem to get on the track, and Im really excited about running. Then I start going, and the only thing I can seem to think is why am I doing this.
Those are the time I wish I was a horse, they make it look so fun and effortless to run.
Truth be told, I need to work a lot harder at running.
So, Im going to try and turn this negitive in to a positive.
Monday, July 11, 2011
paracord, knots, and other things that save your life.
For some reason, I had this fascination with tying knots. weird right? I think they are so interesting. In fact, I think I was meant to be a boy scout, not a girl scout. However that is beside the point.
Awhile ago I had stumbled across a page called survival straps.They were this cool 550 cord bracelets that you wore around your wrist, that had cool knots and you could unravel them and have about 10 feet ( dont quote me on that) of usable cord that you guessed it, could hold up to 550 lbs. it was pretty cool. But it was until I read further in to the website that there were all this people endorsing the product, raving about how glad they were that they bought one. For some people it had saved the day, they were able to repair things with the cord, and for others it saved their life. it amazed me how a small piece of cord could do all this. So, I thought to myself, hey I wanna make one of those.
Recently, I bought some cord, learned some new knots, and made a bracelet. Sweet deal.
well, it wasnt until I started making these "life saving bracelets" that something occured to me. Jesus is a lot like a paracord bracelet. (for those of you who think I sound crazy, please just hang in there) On an average day, most people think of it as small and insignificant. Its just an accessory. Its really easy to think of the cord as just a bracelet, that looks cool, just as it is really easy to put Jesus on the back burner, and let your relationship with him just be another action in your life where you go through the motions. It something that is there everyday, wheather you forget about it or not. But eventually, there will be a point in your life where both of those would come in handy, sometimes just to patch things up, or to save your life. I understand how weird this analogy sounds, but just take a stretch and think about it. Some of us dont truly find God, and his grace until we hit rock bottom. Until there is no where else to go, and its your only option. To the point where you feel so broken that God is the only place we feel comfort. Where you reach out and say God I surrender, even though I havent called upon you much ( or for some ever), please catch me. Same thing with the cord, sometimes you get to that point, where that is your only option, is to pull that bracelet apart and hope that it really hold that 550 pounds.
So I bet youre thinking, okay this girl is crazy, but what is the common denominator there? Faith. You have to trust in that decision. Is Jesus really going to catch me? Is this cord going to break? I can tell you, that yes, jesus with catch you. For some that could be strange to think about, but he is a loving God, and his intent is not to hurt you. Now, Im not saying that you can jump off of a sky scraper and be okay because you have Jesus in your life, BUT that if you surrender your life to him he WILL set your paths straight. Will it always be the way we want it to work out, probably not, but to be in line with HIS plan for us. We are living for a far greater purpose, one that isnt always clear, at first. After all this thought, my challenge for all of you, my self included is to totally surrender yourself to christ. Its can be hard, but now that there are people that will come in to your life to love and support you when you need them the most. I hope that this has struck a chord with you, no pun intended, and that you will at least think about what I said, whether you believe me or not. I know that he has changed my life.
Oh, and I dont know how the paracord works yet with life saving and all. Havent had to use it yet. Maybe the will be a future post, how the paracord saved the day...
Awhile ago I had stumbled across a page called survival straps.They were this cool 550 cord bracelets that you wore around your wrist, that had cool knots and you could unravel them and have about 10 feet ( dont quote me on that) of usable cord that you guessed it, could hold up to 550 lbs. it was pretty cool. But it was until I read further in to the website that there were all this people endorsing the product, raving about how glad they were that they bought one. For some people it had saved the day, they were able to repair things with the cord, and for others it saved their life. it amazed me how a small piece of cord could do all this. So, I thought to myself, hey I wanna make one of those.
Recently, I bought some cord, learned some new knots, and made a bracelet. Sweet deal.
well, it wasnt until I started making these "life saving bracelets" that something occured to me. Jesus is a lot like a paracord bracelet. (for those of you who think I sound crazy, please just hang in there) On an average day, most people think of it as small and insignificant. Its just an accessory. Its really easy to think of the cord as just a bracelet, that looks cool, just as it is really easy to put Jesus on the back burner, and let your relationship with him just be another action in your life where you go through the motions. It something that is there everyday, wheather you forget about it or not. But eventually, there will be a point in your life where both of those would come in handy, sometimes just to patch things up, or to save your life. I understand how weird this analogy sounds, but just take a stretch and think about it. Some of us dont truly find God, and his grace until we hit rock bottom. Until there is no where else to go, and its your only option. To the point where you feel so broken that God is the only place we feel comfort. Where you reach out and say God I surrender, even though I havent called upon you much ( or for some ever), please catch me. Same thing with the cord, sometimes you get to that point, where that is your only option, is to pull that bracelet apart and hope that it really hold that 550 pounds.
So I bet youre thinking, okay this girl is crazy, but what is the common denominator there? Faith. You have to trust in that decision. Is Jesus really going to catch me? Is this cord going to break? I can tell you, that yes, jesus with catch you. For some that could be strange to think about, but he is a loving God, and his intent is not to hurt you. Now, Im not saying that you can jump off of a sky scraper and be okay because you have Jesus in your life, BUT that if you surrender your life to him he WILL set your paths straight. Will it always be the way we want it to work out, probably not, but to be in line with HIS plan for us. We are living for a far greater purpose, one that isnt always clear, at first. After all this thought, my challenge for all of you, my self included is to totally surrender yourself to christ. Its can be hard, but now that there are people that will come in to your life to love and support you when you need them the most. I hope that this has struck a chord with you, no pun intended, and that you will at least think about what I said, whether you believe me or not. I know that he has changed my life.
Oh, and I dont know how the paracord works yet with life saving and all. Havent had to use it yet. Maybe the will be a future post, how the paracord saved the day...
one mans trash is another mans treasure?
I mean c'mon, dont lie, that is one of the worst phrases ever.
except, sometimes its true.
like today, second hand jewlery from kiley.
legit going to throw this stuff away.
luckily, I came just in time to score a sweet pair of noah's arc earrings.
Awesome right?
The only bummer is when second hand things start to get weird.
For example, savers.
why do they have a section of used underware?- To me, the is just screaming " I want the herp"...NO THANKS
A close second to underware would definitely have to be kitchen utensils and what not ( i.e. forks, cups, plates..) Something about that just gives me the creeps.
or wedding dresses, I feel like that is a bad omen. Hey honey, I love you, but im buying my wedding dress from goodwill that has a mystery stain on the butt. Good thing this day only comes once in my life.
Also, trophies. I mean who doesnt want to be king county senior league bowling champion of 1973. yep, thats me.
Overall, the worst part of it all...the smell, if it smells like it is dying...you probably shouldnt buy in.
Comment about your worst second hand experience.
except, sometimes its true.
like today, second hand jewlery from kiley.
legit going to throw this stuff away.
luckily, I came just in time to score a sweet pair of noah's arc earrings.
Awesome right?
The only bummer is when second hand things start to get weird.
For example, savers.
why do they have a section of used underware?- To me, the is just screaming " I want the herp"...NO THANKS
A close second to underware would definitely have to be kitchen utensils and what not ( i.e. forks, cups, plates..) Something about that just gives me the creeps.
or wedding dresses, I feel like that is a bad omen. Hey honey, I love you, but im buying my wedding dress from goodwill that has a mystery stain on the butt. Good thing this day only comes once in my life.
Also, trophies. I mean who doesnt want to be king county senior league bowling champion of 1973. yep, thats me.
Overall, the worst part of it all...the smell, if it smells like it is dying...you probably shouldnt buy in.
Comment about your worst second hand experience.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
I guess this sounds like a good idea
Well, now I finally have a blog. yay? I have been thinking about this for quite sometime.
I honestly dont really know what I'm going to write about yet.
Hopefully, the general public can handle this.
I kinda feel like Im back at myspace, except this time around...im out of practice with html.
awesome.
To get this bad boy going, how about some requests of things you would like to hear me write about?
Good? Good.
Ask away!
I honestly dont really know what I'm going to write about yet.
Hopefully, the general public can handle this.
I kinda feel like Im back at myspace, except this time around...im out of practice with html.
awesome.
To get this bad boy going, how about some requests of things you would like to hear me write about?
Good? Good.
Ask away!
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