I Just Realized. . .

Do you know how much we take for granted? We don't realize how much God has given us...and how much we should be grateful to Him.

Yesterday I worked with Blake (the "new kennel kid") at the vet. We were talking and having some nice conversations...and I realized that I should be thanking God for the ability to talk and to have conversations.

I let some of the dogs out and cleaned the cat's cages...yes it might smell really disgusting and make me gag sometimes but I have the ability to walk, to use my hands...why are we so selfish with everything?


We should be thanking God all the time for the "little" things He does for us!!! We should WANT to glorify with Him in everything we do!!!

I'm always wanting my way, and my will...it's always me, me, me. Why is it so hard for us to just let go of things, surrender to God and let Him do the work?!?! It's our sin...the past few days I've been struggling with letting God work out the details. I realized that I have to CONSTANTLY keep surrendering things to God...otherwise I somehow take it back into my hands.

It feels amazing to have God do all the work...just to sit back and see what God is going to do...in my friendships, my family, at work, in my life!!!!

 Psalm 139:14 "I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it well."

The Fear of the Lord

Acts 24-Be joyful in all situations, God has a plan for EVERYTHING, even the trials we face. We just need to trust God completly.
"But this I admit to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect I do serve the God of our fathers, believing everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets; having a hope in God, which these men cherish themselves, that there shall certainly be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
"In view of this, I also do my best to maintain always a blameless conscience both before God and before men." Acts 24:14-16

Today I will be starting a little bit of school...but I'm working on the Beier Bulletin!!
I also will be working at the vet. I get to work with the "new kid" whose starting at the vet. I've worked with him for a few days and will for the rest of the week! It's really fun to work with someone...and things get done a lot faster!!!
I'm so thankful for my job at the vet...I absolutely love working there!!!!

Chicago

This past weekend my family and I were in Chicago, IL. As most of you know, my eldest sister, Bethany, is leaving for England this September. We took here to Chicago for a month of training.
Before we dropped her off we spent some time at Lake Michigan. It was a lot of fun and great memories!!
After we dropped her off, the 5 of us "tried" to find Willis a.k.a Sears Tower but got lost.
We did end up finding it and went up the 103 floors. For all of you who don't know this...I'm terrified of heights! SO I was freaking out! But it was okay...I even went out on this glass "box" that is 103 floors above traffic. It was pretty cool!!

We arrived home yesterday and now are getting back to everyday life! I'll be heading for work in 30 minutes.

I read Acts 23 today for my devotions.

I learned that God's power is unfathomable...His plans are amazing and He is ALWAYS with me!!

Acts 23:11; But on the night immediately following, the Lord stood at his side and said, "Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome also."

Update on Devotions

August 13-Acts 11-12...I learned that God has amazing plans for my life, I just need to step back and watch what He's going to do. (Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know that plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans of a hope and a future."

August 14-Acts 13...God is sending out His disciples. God is calling me somewhere to do work for Him so I must listen and pray for others. Just be open to God's calling!

August 15-Acts 14...It was kind of the same as yesterday's...God has chosen me (can you believe that He has chosen ME!!!! and YOU!!!!) to do special work in His kingdom.

August 16-Acts 15...Even when we have trials and think we're at the end of our rope, we need to remember that God works good in EVERYTHING! (Romans 8:28 "And we know that God causes all things to work for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose.")

August 17-Acts 16...My mind needs to be constantly on God, and not to focus on the earthly things!! Delight in the Lord!

August 18-Acts 17...Verses 24-31 really hit me (I'll blog them later...) but it's also kind of like yesterday's...I need to be constantly in prayer and reading God's word. I must focus on Him!!

August 19-Acts 18...This one is also kind of like the past 2 days...I MUST read God's word more and pray continually. If you don't read the Bible and pray, how are you going to know God personally? And how will we be able to share the gospel?

What's Up?!?!

Okay, the reason I haven't been on for a while is because I've been gone!!! My sisters, Kristen and Melissa, and I had a "Radiant Purity" Bright Lights conference in Cedar Rapids, IA on Friday and Saturday.
It was an amazing conference and I learned alot. We also got to visit with some of our old friends...we hadn't seen them since over 4 years ago! It was alot of fun and a good bonding time for the 3 of us.
We got home Saturday night at 11:30, woke up around 7:30 and left for church at 9:00.
Suprisingly I actually stayed awake all through Sunday school and church.
Bethany, Kristen, Melissa, and I were planning on leaving from church to head to South Dakota but we brought a friend with us to church. We ended up going out for lunch (which was a lot of fun) and leaving from there.
We spent Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday in Freeman, SD with both of my grandparents. I had a ton of fun and made many great memories with grandparents and sisters!
I really should be thanking my Heavenly Father more for the amazing family He has given me!!
Tomorrow I will update you on my devo's but I need to go now.

Devotions

Acts 11 & 12
I learned that God has amazing plans, and that I need to trust Him even when things aren't going my way!

My kitty Moses...look at all the things God has given us!!

The verse that really stuck out to me is Acts 11:15-17 "And I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as it did upon us at the beginning. And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, 'John baptized with water but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' Therefore if God gave them the same gift as He gave to us also after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God's way?"

This hot day...

Thankfully today I was inside for the most part.
I just got finished pricing and arranging stuffed animals for my mom in the shop, and now I'm going to peel potatoes for supper...I'm making mashed potatoes! My FAVORITE!!!

This is my new electric guitar! pretty awesome!!
I can't believe I actually own one now!

I also did some typing, made this yummy fruit dessert, and practice my instruments (Piano and electric guitar)...I actually just got my electric guitar about 2 weeks ago but I attempted the acoustic...I love playing the electric and am totally pumped to learn it! I think I'll get to play on worship team at church for Wednesday nights!! I'm so excited to praise God with music!! Isn't it amazing that God has given us the ability to play instruments, dance, sing, ride bike, etc. so why shouldn't we use the gifts He's given us to "thank" Him for what He has given us?!?!?
Well I better get back to my potatoes!!

Daily Devotions

This year,I attended Challenge in Columbus, Ohio. The conference gave us 50 day devotionals for when we came home. I wish I could say I've done them faithfully but I haven't.
I'm trying to do them every morning when I wake up...I thought I could share them with all of you!!!

Acts 10
I learned that we shouldn't judge people...God see's us all as equal and we're all one in Christ!!

A verse that stuck out to me is Acts 10:42 "And He ordered us to preach to the people, and solemnly to testify that this is the One who has been appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead."

New blog page!!!

Hey everyone!! SO I'm just starting a blog! I'm not sure how often I'll blog but hopefully a few times a week!!
Make sure to tell me what you think of my posts, pictures and just the whole blog!!!
I'm pretty excited to do this! I love to write so yah!!!
well thats all I have to say for this post so until next time...have a wonderful day in the Lord!
"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to seperate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39