17 juillet 2011

2 Peter 3:18 says to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen."

Jeremiah 15:16 says "Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts."

Romans 8:31 asks "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" 

These verses have become some sort of a life-theme for me over the summer. 

2 Peter 3:18 because I honestly have no higher desire than to glorify my Father in heaven, and to do so by following the example Jesus led. Also, the promise of grace and the gift of knowledge through the word keep me in complete awe of who God is revealing Himself to be (Rom.1:18), and fulfilled in the promises the Bible proclaims.

Jeremiah 15:16, because I find myself craving the word of God, and to learn more about His character. I am filled with joy when I read God's word and discover more of His truths, and He truly is becoming the complete delight of my heart <3

Romans 8:31 because it boasts of God's love, commitment, and desire for the best for us as humans. It is remarkable how much God actually loves us. It goes on in Romans 8:37 how we, as children of the King, are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus who saves us, covers us with His grace and love, and brings us to the Father (John 14:6).

God's word is altogether perfect, masterfully crafted, and true to itself. I love it!

In other news, I played for a wedding today, and bawled like a baby. Their honest, raw, sincere love for each other was plain. I desire a love like that, someday. Selfless, true, and God-driven. So excited for what the future holds... plenty of adventures, I'm sure :)

Also, was called a gypsy twice today when telling of my year and future plans/ opportunities ahead... God is just SO awesome. :) 


祝福

1 juillet 2011

I can't believe it's July already. I can't believe how much I've grown in who I am in Christ this summer. I can't believe how God has used me. I can't believe where God is leading me.

I'm so overwhelmed with God's love; His perfect, holy, merciful, graceful, magnificent and binding love that covers my sins with the cleansing blood of His son, Jesus Christ. I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, just in the same way Paul was not as he wrote to the Romans. I have been transformed, renewed, and covered by grace. My old, sinful condition was nailed to the cross. And even though I may stumble and sin, there is NOTHING I can do that can or will ever separate me from the love of God. 

Knowing this, I can live the new life He's called me to live. A full life of victory. Because I am MORE than a conqueror. I am a victor in Christ. 

Unbelievable. He's so amazing, glorious, God of everything. Wow.

9 juin 2011

RATATAT plays Cain's- 8june11



One word: LEGEND

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25 mai 2011

Today was a success.

I decided that I don't want, need, or have any desire to meet my husband yet. In fact, I prayed that God would hide him from me until the time is absolutely perfect. I realize that yes, perhaps I've already met my husband. And in that case, I pray that God would keep his hand between us. 

This is my plea because I know that I'm not spiritually, emotionally, or maturely ready to begin dating my husband. I can't imagine becoming married at such an early time in my life. I feel that the world is my oyster, and there are big things life has in store for me before I find the man I will enjoy life with. God and I have a great adventure planned together before that time. I just don't know what it is yet... and that's perfectly alright with me. 

Having said this, perhaps this isn't the plan. Perhaps my man will enter my life earlier than I imagine. I cannot predict anything. And if this is the case, I will gladly welcome him... But I pray God would let us both ripen a bit before then.

And deciding/realizing this made my day VERY successful.

Also,

Today was a success because I made some fall plans, ate delicious food, and made steps towards getting my body back in shape. All great things.

Side note,

I've written two songs in the past week. Besides these two, I haven't written a song since the eighth grade. You could say I've been "inspired". . . and I feel another one coming on. . .

"oh sweet symphony, I can't believe that you found me"

H

P.S. walls are in place for a reason, and hearts are meant to be guarded. proverbs 4:23

23 mai 2011

A few items consuming my thoughts 

in the style of #twitterhashtagging

#frenchopen

#funfetticookies

#graduation

#theothersideoftheworld

#summer

#california

#turning21

#whatgodhasforme

#trialsandtribulations

#foolishdecisions

#discipline

#family

#patience

#swimsuits

#freckles

#dietcoke

#theodders

#music

#investments

#priorities

#timemanagement

#shoppingsprees

#youdontalwayshavetoberight

#ihatewritingsongsaboutyoulateatnightbuticanthelpmyself
#pleasejustbehonesticanhandleit
#dietcokemakesmyworldgoround

Whew... Just needed to get that one out. That's all for now.

H

18 mai 2011

I love being happy, and as I grow older, I find there are more than plenty of things to be thankful for and not worth being upset over. 

This being said, it always amazes me how one moment, one incident can affect my emotions in such a vibrant fashion. I despise how affected I am by one person and how they feel about a certain situation. 

THAT being said, I love Wednesdays, and I love cool 67 degree weather... maybe I'm not as ready for summer as I think I am.

H

12 mai 2011

Tout le monde, 


This lady hasn't blogged in quite a while, but that doesn't mean her life has been on pause. Quite the contrary. This young woman has been letting her Lord lead her to all ends of the earth, meeting an array of humans with a vast variety of interests, passions, and ideals. 


She's grown.


She's been to Southeast Asia, Eureka Springs, Collinsville, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Tulsa, and of course, Tahlequah. She will be travelling again this weekend to Broken Arrow, Tulsa, and then on to Norman.


This lady has learn to love and still learning to be loved. Her passions for people have increased twofold, threefold, and still exponentially growing.


News she has to share consists of an internship at the BCM as a Utility Intern. It is a scholarship opportunity. The requirements for this position are for the position to be filled by a woman called to the field of ministry, which leads this story to a new page.


Haley has been called to serve her Lord with her life, just as we all have, but specifically to those people around the world that have never heard His name. 


A story she wants to share is one of a lady she met in Southeast Asia. Her name was Mary. She and Haley became great friends. They chatted quite a bit and she asked Mary if she had ever heard of Jesus before. Her response was "Yes, everyone must hear of him at least once if they attend a university".
Wow.
So she proceeded to ask Mary if she would like to hear about Jesus. Mary was ecstatic, and replied "yes". So She shared of how Jesus walked on water and how he fed the five thousand. Mary's response was "Wow, he is so generous and amazing!"


Mary asked if she could have a copy of the good book, and Haley was able to provide her a copy in her own language. Mary couldn't have been in better spirits.


Through email correspondence, the two friends have kept up with each other. And each time Mary responds, she always mentions of the joy her good book brings her and thanks Haley.


Mary has become her inspiration, for she realized that she could have very easily been Mary, not knowing who Jesus is and what he did for us all. This now is her motivation each morning as the night pushes up the day. There are Marys here in America, and who are we to discriminate who should hear the gospel and who shouldn't? How is it our gift to give or to not give? 


If you had the most prized material possession on the planet, would you not be telling others about it? And if it was available to others, would you SURELY not be informing them how they might be allowed access to such a treasure?


These are all ponderings that shape Haley's thoughts daily, and she is very excited to be able to share them freely with you.