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-Em :)
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
WWJD
Being a teenager, there are times where you are completely surrounded by drama. No matter how hard you try to avoid it, it always, always, always has a way of hunting you down and devouring you like a hawk. While the presence of drama is not so fun, the way the it's handled can really make or break the situation. Thinking about the situations I've been in, there are three responses to drama.
The first being, ignore it. Sometimes when there is drama, the best thing you can do is ignore it. Live your life like it ever happened. Forgiving and moving on. Eventually the storm will pass and life will go on. But sometimes this is not really possible. You may need to confront someone about something and try to work things out. Not scream and yell at them, but calmly try to figure out the truth on the situation and as best as you can, figure out a plan to fix the issue. Even though these are both extremely hard, the third response isn't as pleasant as the first two. The third response is unfortunately the one most people tend to think is the only way to go about handling the situation. It seems when people create drama, the people just create more drama, bad mouth and hold grudges. And soon enough, friendships are ruined and people are hurt.
In my life, I've tried my very to avoid drama and live at peace with everyone. But not only to live at peace with everyone, but to love, forgive, and serve them as well. Even though I fail daily, Christ never failed and His life on earth was an example to us all.
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." -Romans 12:18
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." -Ephesians 4:32
"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." -Matthew 6:14
"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." -Colossians 3:13
"Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing." -1 Peter 3:9
"Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody." -Romans 12:17
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." -Matthew 5:38-48
Over and over again, the Bible tells us to forgive others and not to return evil for evil. To live a life that reflects Christ's life here on earth. And that is exactly what we should try to do. Even though we don't always succeed, it doesn't mean we can't go back and make things right.
The next time you encounter drama, don't be quick to get even, or spread more lies, but think, WWJD. (What Would Jesus Do) You can never do wrong with following His example.
~Em
The first being, ignore it. Sometimes when there is drama, the best thing you can do is ignore it. Live your life like it ever happened. Forgiving and moving on. Eventually the storm will pass and life will go on. But sometimes this is not really possible. You may need to confront someone about something and try to work things out. Not scream and yell at them, but calmly try to figure out the truth on the situation and as best as you can, figure out a plan to fix the issue. Even though these are both extremely hard, the third response isn't as pleasant as the first two. The third response is unfortunately the one most people tend to think is the only way to go about handling the situation. It seems when people create drama, the people just create more drama, bad mouth and hold grudges. And soon enough, friendships are ruined and people are hurt.
In my life, I've tried my very to avoid drama and live at peace with everyone. But not only to live at peace with everyone, but to love, forgive, and serve them as well. Even though I fail daily, Christ never failed and His life on earth was an example to us all.
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." -Romans 12:18
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." -Ephesians 4:32
"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." -Matthew 6:14
"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." -Colossians 3:13
"Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing." -1 Peter 3:9
"Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody." -Romans 12:17
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." -Matthew 5:38-48
Over and over again, the Bible tells us to forgive others and not to return evil for evil. To live a life that reflects Christ's life here on earth. And that is exactly what we should try to do. Even though we don't always succeed, it doesn't mean we can't go back and make things right.
The next time you encounter drama, don't be quick to get even, or spread more lies, but think, WWJD. (What Would Jesus Do) You can never do wrong with following His example.
~Em
Friday, January 18, 2013
Strong Enough
You must
You must think I'm strong
To give me what I'm going through
Well, forgive me
Forgive me if I'm wrong
But this looks like more than I can do
On my own
I know I'm not strong enough to be
everything that I'm supposed to be
I give up
I'm not stong enough
Hands of mercy won't you cover me
Lord right now I'm asking you to be
Strong enough
Strong enough
For the both of us
Well, maybe
Maybe that's the point
To reach the point of giving up
Cause when I'm finally
Finally at rock bottom
Well, that's when I start looking up
And reaching out
I know I'm not strong enough to be
Everything that I'm supposed to be
I give up
I'm not stong enough
Hands of mercy won't you cover me
Lord right now I'm asking you to be
Strong enough
Strong enough
Cause I'm broken
Down to nothing
But I'm still holding on to the one thing
You are God
and you are strong
When I am weak
I can do all things
Through Christ who gives me strength
And I don't have to be
Strong enough
Strong enough
I can do all things
Through Christ who gives me strength
And I don't have to be
Strong enough
Strong enough
Oh, yeah
I know I'm not strong enough to be
Everything that I'm supposed to be
I give up
I'm not stong enough
Hands of mercy won't you cover me
Lord right now I'm asking you to be
Strong enough
Strong enough
Strong enough
Monday, January 14, 2013
It's the little things.
Whether you're feeling down or you're as happy as could be, the little things in life make it worth while.
Lately, I've been focusing in on the negative things. So much so, that no matter how hard I would try, i was always in a bummy mood. But one day, I realized that I've forgotten to enjoy the little things. The things that can make you smile for days and you don't know why. The things that can touch you in a weird way that you can't even begin to explain. The things that make you laugh so hard you almost pee. The things that make life fun, interesting, corky, entertaining, and amazing. The things that you'll be able to look back at and smile because of the wonderful memories they've brought you.
Always enjoy the little things, because one day, you'll realize they were actually the big things. <3
-Em
Friday, January 11, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Your love.
Higher than the mountains that I face
Stronger than the power of the grave
Constant through the trial and the change
One thing remains
One thing remains
Your love never fails it never gives up it never runs out on me
On and on and on and on it goes
It overwhelms and satisfies my soul
And I never ever have to be afraid
One thing remains
In death and in life I'm confident and covered by the power of your great love
My debt is paid there's nothing that can separate my heart from your great love
Your love never fails it never gives up it never runs out on me
This song is such a beautiful reminder of His love for us. His love will never fail us.
"so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." -Ephesians 3:17-10
-Em
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
"I am God. Believe and be satisfied."
"Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone; to have a deep soul relationship with another; to be love thoroughly and exclusively. But God says, "No, not until you're satisfied, fulfilled, and content with being loved by Me alone, and with having intense personal and unique relationship with Me alone, discovering that only in Me is your satisfaction to be found; only then you will be capable of the perfect human relationship that I have planned for you. You will never be united with another until you are united with Me. Exclusive of anyone else, exclusive of any of desires or longings, I want you to stop planning, stop wishing, and allow Me to give you the most thrilling plan existing, one that you cannot imagine.
I want you to have the best. Please allow me to bring it to you. You just wait. That's all. Don't be anxious. Don't worry. Don't look around at the things others have gotten or that I've given them. Don't look at the things you think you want. Just keep looking up to Me or you'll miss what I want to show you. And then, when you're ready (I am working even at this moment to have both of you ready at the same time). until bother of you are satisfied exclusively with Me and the life I have planned for you, you won't be able to experience the love that exemplifies your relationship with Me; and this perfect love. And, dear one, I want you to have this most wonderful love; I want you to see in the flesh a picture of your relationship with Me, and to enjoy materially and concretely the everlasting love that I offer you with Myself. Know that I love you utterly. I am God. Believe and be Satisfied."
-Unknown
I'm completely in love with this quote. When I found it, I couldn't get over how perfectly it reminds us to focus on God. This is exactly what I've been feeling God wants from me. To give Him my all and stop worrying about my future. Let Him take care of my needs. I feel it goes hand in hand with one of my recent posts, "When everything goes wrong".
I pray this impacts you, just as it did me. Not only in relationships, but every aspect of your life.
~Em
I want you to have the best. Please allow me to bring it to you. You just wait. That's all. Don't be anxious. Don't worry. Don't look around at the things others have gotten or that I've given them. Don't look at the things you think you want. Just keep looking up to Me or you'll miss what I want to show you. And then, when you're ready (I am working even at this moment to have both of you ready at the same time). until bother of you are satisfied exclusively with Me and the life I have planned for you, you won't be able to experience the love that exemplifies your relationship with Me; and this perfect love. And, dear one, I want you to have this most wonderful love; I want you to see in the flesh a picture of your relationship with Me, and to enjoy materially and concretely the everlasting love that I offer you with Myself. Know that I love you utterly. I am God. Believe and be Satisfied."
-Unknown
I'm completely in love with this quote. When I found it, I couldn't get over how perfectly it reminds us to focus on God. This is exactly what I've been feeling God wants from me. To give Him my all and stop worrying about my future. Let Him take care of my needs. I feel it goes hand in hand with one of my recent posts, "When everything goes wrong".
I pray this impacts you, just as it did me. Not only in relationships, but every aspect of your life.
~Em
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