IDOLS

I was laying in bed one day, and this thought came out of the blue. America has A LOT of idols. Yup, that's right, I said idols. I bet a lot of you guys are thinking, "What? I haven't seen anyone worshiping a calf lately?" And yes, I doubt you have. But bowing down to an object isn't the only way to worship an idol.
If you could list the things that you use, think, or do, what would be at the top? If there was one thing that you just could not live without, what would it be? I am hoping it's God. There are times when people put things before God. Now everyone is familiar the Ten Commandments, one of them is "Thou shalt not put any gods BEFORE me." Did you read the before part? I hope so, I put it in bold! But there are times when we do put things before God. Now they may not be golden calves, or anything like that. BUT they are put before God. Wether it's a cell phone, or an i-pod, or money. It could be ANYTHING! It's scary to think about. So America does have idols, and sometimes we never even notice. Please note that I AM GUILTY of it too. We all have sometime or another. If you ever find yourself in that situation remember who should be first. Then I think you will know what's best.

Quotes!!!!

I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do something I can do. Hellen Keller
I love quotes ♥

Silent and Deadly

That's funny title.  Well there is a good meaning behind it.  I went to church today and I realized something.  A lot of the teens in my class are silent.  Now what do I mean by silent?  I mean whenever the teacher asked a question hardly anybody answered!  Now, don't get me wrong!  There were a few answers by some people but not as many as I hoped for.  Maybe two or three at best.  And the class had twenty-four people in it!  It really surprised me at first.  But, then I realized.  You know I used to be in their same shoes also.  I used to hesitate when they asked if someone will pray, read the Bible, or answer the question.  But why?  My excuse was because I didn't want to get made fun of.  Then I thought, "Why would I be made fun of?"  My excuses were pretty lame also. 

I also wondered if that is how they were when it came to ministering.  Were they just a hesitant?  Or what?  How are you when it comes to ministering?  Or in Sunday school class? Do you hesitate when it comes to praying out loud or reading the Bible?  Now please don't misunderstand me.  I am NOT saying that every teen is like that.  I have met MANY teens who are the complete opposite.  But, there are teens who do that.  I have seen them with my own eyes!  And it makes me feel so sad to see Christians doing that.  So if you are ever in that situation what will you do?  Step forward, or hesitate?

Trials

     Have you ever had to face something hard?  Have you ever had a HUGE change in your life, that crushed you?  Many people have, and someday you might also.  Sometimes terrible things happen to us.  Sometimes unspeakable things happen that just leave us feeling empty and lonely.  It happens to many people, and other people have never had that feeling.  Well, I will tell you something.  It has happened to me.  When I was young my parents divorced.  There are days when I think the world is awesome, and there are other days when I just never want to get out of bed.  But you know what?  We MUST keep fighting.  Don't let trials and storms leave you lonely and depressed.   God gives us these trials. Some of you might be asking, "WHY?", don't worry I asked the same question.  Then one night while reading in James I found the answer, James 1:2-4 says, " ²Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³ because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ⁴ Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."  So even though it is hard and sad, and even though you may feel lonely, we should be happy.  Because through this trial you grow stronger, and closer to God.
      Even though we go through hard times, and feel so sad and terrible, there is a reason.  You see we are a small piece in His beautiful puzzle.  Who knows!  One day maybe you will meet someone who is going through the same trouble you are going through.  Maybe they need your help.  God has a wonderful plan for all of us, He has a plan just for you!  So we go through hard times, yes.  God never promised believing in Him was going to be easy!  He never promised that!
     Sometimes God has to give us these trials so when He is ready to give you His plan you will be ready to.  And when these hard time come, God wants you to come closer to Him.  He wants you to learn more about His love.  It may sound weird that God would give us something that would make us feel sad, but it helps us in the end.  Just remember James 1:2-4, and when hard times come what will you do?  Will you draw closer to God?  Or turn away?      

Definition: Love

     *WARNING!!!! WILL GET PG-13!!!!!!*
I'm sure that you've heard someone say, "we made love", meaning they had sex. But is sex really love? Do you believe that a guy and girl must have physical contact to show love? The world says that love is an emotion, something that a guy and a girl show toward each other, something anyone can tell the opposite sex. BUT that's NOT love! Why do we believe that, that is love? Because all over TV actors say that's what love is? Because, every time you hear people talk about love, that's what you hear? Isn't that sad that, that is what people now-a-days thinks is love? Trust me I'm guilty of it to! You know even when we're all "You love that guy you wish he was your boyfriend", to a friend. But hey, how in the world can she love a guy who she barely knows!?!?!
I''m sorry but that just isn't love :( You want to know what love is? I'll tell you what REAL love is!
 1 Corinthians 13:1-8,

Love is patience, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails.

Did you read that?? Did you see a guy-girl relationship in there or sex or feelings?? No, I sure didn't see any of that! Then if you go down a little farther in 1 Corinthians 13:13, it says, And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. That right up there 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 that is real love! Love is more than a guy and a girl even more than a parent and his/her child. So remember that next time a guy/girl tells you that they love you look and see, are they patient with you, polite, forgiving, trustful, or humble? Just really think about that, cause if they can do that with you then yes they really do love you!

Quick Question

     Hey everyone!  Just a quick question.  When Jesus comes back what do you want Him seeing you doing?  What will you be doing when He comes back?  Will you be doing what you want?  Will you be helping others?  Will you be sinning?   Just something to think about...

BOYS!! XD

Like the title? Haha, but aren't us girls like that? We're like "Ah he smiled at me, he's so in love with me!" Careful guys cause just looking at us and BAM! your trapped into this world were for like 1 whole month we wont stop talking about you looking at us.
Now I'm sure some of you girls reading this is thinking to yourself, "Ummm I'm not like that at all, guys are friends and nothing but that." Some of y'all might even be best friends with a guy, like I was until I moved. But sadly the vast majority of the female population (like that usage of words?) aren't cool with being a guys friend, and you know what?........ THAT'S TOTALLY OK! Now what a minute I'm not saying to be all boy crazy, what I'm trying to say is God created us to desire the opposite sex "Oh great well then ttyl, I've got an excuse to crush on that super cute guy." NOOOO that's not what I'm saying, what I'm saying is that you shouldn't feel guilty to like a certain guy, the problem is what we do with that attraction. When you think non-stop about this boy or try to make notice your feelings to the boy is when you go overboard. Now saying to your bff, "I really like            " and just leave it at that, that is so ok. And its that simple dont over do it. Now some of us girls want those boys who they like to know with out a dout and that is very bad! You dont relize it but its sexual and most important its causeing your brother-in-Christ to sin and thats really REALLY bad. Another thing some of girls dont stop thinking about that boy, maybe even imagening what it would be like to be his girlfriend, and without even knowing it but what we've just done doing that is we've made him our idol, and that would be breaking one of the Ten Commandments.
So girls I'm not trying to make you feel horrible thinking that you do that, but its just a reminder to help all of us, even me ;P
Love all you girls that read this! <3