Heyyyy!
Okay, so I'm really sorry I've kinda, you know, fallen off the face of the Earth. Life has been pretty crazy lately and I just haven't had any time to blog! Hopefully I will be back on top of things within a few days, but today I wanted to talk about bullying...
Here are some experiences I've recently been through:
I've been thinking about bullying a lot lately. A boy who I've know for a while was really good friends with this girl, who was only 13. She was being bullied, being told she was fat and had no friends. It got to the point where she just didn't know what to do with herself. She had stopped going to church, reading the Bible, etc. and she just didn't know what to do, so she took her own life. It's sad because I know she was a beautiful girl and I know she truly had a lot of people who loved and cared about her.
Last Thursday, a girl in my study hall was being "harrassed." She has special needs, but is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. There was a balloon in the classroom and she started playing with it. She started tossing it to this guy. He didn't seem to mind, but some other people did. I saw people walking by, staring at them, and heard some of them say in a whisper, "look at that girl! What the hell is she doing?" I said, "look. It doesn't matter what she's doing. You shouldn't be talking about her." And guess what happened? I got laughed at. In the face.
Have you ever been bullied? If so, it hurts. So many people have taken their own lives because of a comment someone made to them or about them. You know that saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me?" Well, in my personal opinion, I think that's wrong. Words do hurt.
One of my good friends has started an anti-bullying movement, and I think that it has really influenced people to stand up for others and to also speak up.
A question was asked "What have people said about you that have been hurtful?" They're were so many comments, it's sad. It even made me cry when reading all of those hurtful words and even I posted some things that have been said to me. Some of them were: "you're so ugly," "why are you even here," "no one cares," "go away," "no one truly likes you," "fatty," "stupid," "kill yourself," "I just really wish you'd stop breathing," "you're such a loser," "faggot," ect. Some of the things that have been said to/about me: "slut," "stupid," "ugly," "whore," "bitch," "fake," "you have no friends," "why are you even here," "no one cares," "no one likes you," "you're not pretty," "fatass," "depressing," "attention whore," "loner," "you're going to hell," "just leave no one wants you here," "you'll never fit in," "get a life," "you need help," "you suck," "you're worthless..." etc.
These things can be so tough to handle, which explains why people are so down on themselves. I think that everyone should stand out and speak up when you see this happening, or if it even happens to you. I know it can be really heard to stand up for someone/yourself, and people might make fun of you for that, but know that it's okay. Eventually, they'll stop, but you have to do something about it in order for them to stop.
People are so mean, and they're only doing it because they have no self-esteem, so they have to go around and make people feel like crap so that they can feel better about themselves.
Stand up and speak out, and know that one day, everything will be okay... <3
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
The Center of the Bible
March 17, 2012
Did you know.....
The shortest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 117.
The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119.
The very center of the Bible is Psalm 118.
There are 594 chapters before Psalm 118.
There are 594 chapters after Psalm 118.
Add these numbers and you get 1,188.
What is the center verse in the Bible? Psalm 118:8 ---> "It is better to take refuge in the Lord that to trust man."
The above verse says something very significant about God's perfect will for our lives. We're told to trust in Him rather than people. If we do that, we'll find it much easier to stay in the center of His will.
When are you tempted to placeyour trust in people rather than Christ? We often tend to trust what we can see and feel. Placing our trust in God when we can't see Him is where faith comes in.
Many times, we can't see or feel the sun, but we don't doubt its existence simply because it's hidden behind the clouds. And there are also times that we can't feel the wind. Do you still believe that the air exists even when you can't feel or hear it? To stay in the center of God's will requires faith, and faith is trusting without seeing.
The next time someone says they would like to find God's perfect will for their life, or that they want to be in the center of God's will, just send them to the center of God's word!
Isn't it odd how this works out? Or could God be the center of it? Think about it! <3
Know it! --- What often seems a coincidence to us is devine provision from God Almighty. Allow Him to help you stay grounded in the center of His will!
Read it! --- Psalm 118:8
Luke 18:1-8
Ephesians 6:10
2 Thessalonians 3:5
Hebrews 11:1
Pray it! --- Ask forgiveness for the times you stray from God's will, and ask Him to give you the discipline you need to stay grounded in His word.
Did you know.....
The shortest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 117.
The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119.
The very center of the Bible is Psalm 118.
There are 594 chapters before Psalm 118.
There are 594 chapters after Psalm 118.
Add these numbers and you get 1,188.
What is the center verse in the Bible? Psalm 118:8 ---> "It is better to take refuge in the Lord that to trust man."
The above verse says something very significant about God's perfect will for our lives. We're told to trust in Him rather than people. If we do that, we'll find it much easier to stay in the center of His will.
When are you tempted to placeyour trust in people rather than Christ? We often tend to trust what we can see and feel. Placing our trust in God when we can't see Him is where faith comes in.
Many times, we can't see or feel the sun, but we don't doubt its existence simply because it's hidden behind the clouds. And there are also times that we can't feel the wind. Do you still believe that the air exists even when you can't feel or hear it? To stay in the center of God's will requires faith, and faith is trusting without seeing.
The next time someone says they would like to find God's perfect will for their life, or that they want to be in the center of God's will, just send them to the center of God's word!
Isn't it odd how this works out? Or could God be the center of it? Think about it! <3
Know it! --- What often seems a coincidence to us is devine provision from God Almighty. Allow Him to help you stay grounded in the center of His will!
Read it! --- Psalm 118:8
Luke 18:1-8
Ephesians 6:10
2 Thessalonians 3:5
Hebrews 11:1
Pray it! --- Ask forgiveness for the times you stray from God's will, and ask Him to give you the discipline you need to stay grounded in His word.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Be happy
March 16, 2012
Have you ever felt like absolutely nothing is going the way you want it to go? What did you do? Did you just give up? Or did you try to figure out what was going on?
This has been what's happened with me lately. I've been really sad these past few weeks and nothing seemed to go good. At all. I kinda gave up. I mean, yeah, I really wanted to be happy and all, but it got to the point where I just honestlly didn't care anymore.
I was talking to someone recently and they told me to either go find a friend to talk to or just go write down all your feelings in a journal. I though about that for a while and I was like, yeah, that's a really good idea.
The next day, I was talking to a friend of mine in class and it just so happened that we felt the exact same way. We talked about it for a while and suddenly, I felt a whole lot better. I went throughout my week, still feeling down, but I was a smiling just a little more.
I also started writing things down in a journal. I sat down one night and wrote about 4 pages, just to get everything out. It felt soo good. Like, this may sound weird, but words can't even begin to describe how good it felt. I also think that reading the Bible helps to make you happier and things go better.
Right now, I'm still a little sad, but I have such great friends who are getting me through. So, if you feel this way, or have ever felt this way, try doing what I said. Grab someone you feel comfortable talking to. Vent. Write in a notebook. Read the Bible. PRAY.
"Yet I am always with you; you take hold of my right hand. With all your counsel you guide me, and at the end, recieve me with honor. Whom else have I in the heavens? None beside you delights me on earth. Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the rock of my heart, my portion forever." --- Psalm 73:23-26 <3
Have you ever felt like absolutely nothing is going the way you want it to go? What did you do? Did you just give up? Or did you try to figure out what was going on?
This has been what's happened with me lately. I've been really sad these past few weeks and nothing seemed to go good. At all. I kinda gave up. I mean, yeah, I really wanted to be happy and all, but it got to the point where I just honestlly didn't care anymore.
I was talking to someone recently and they told me to either go find a friend to talk to or just go write down all your feelings in a journal. I though about that for a while and I was like, yeah, that's a really good idea.
The next day, I was talking to a friend of mine in class and it just so happened that we felt the exact same way. We talked about it for a while and suddenly, I felt a whole lot better. I went throughout my week, still feeling down, but I was a smiling just a little more.
I also started writing things down in a journal. I sat down one night and wrote about 4 pages, just to get everything out. It felt soo good. Like, this may sound weird, but words can't even begin to describe how good it felt. I also think that reading the Bible helps to make you happier and things go better.
Right now, I'm still a little sad, but I have such great friends who are getting me through. So, if you feel this way, or have ever felt this way, try doing what I said. Grab someone you feel comfortable talking to. Vent. Write in a notebook. Read the Bible. PRAY.
"Yet I am always with you; you take hold of my right hand. With all your counsel you guide me, and at the end, recieve me with honor. Whom else have I in the heavens? None beside you delights me on earth. Though my flesh and my heart fail, God is the rock of my heart, my portion forever." --- Psalm 73:23-26 <3
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Life
March 13, 2012
Hey y'all. I'm really sorry I haven't posted much lately. Life's been really hard right now and I just need some time to think and find out where I am in life right now. I'll (hopefully) be able to get myself together and I'll write my life story this weekend.
Sorry again. <3
Hey y'all. I'm really sorry I haven't posted much lately. Life's been really hard right now and I just need some time to think and find out where I am in life right now. I'll (hopefully) be able to get myself together and I'll write my life story this weekend.
Sorry again. <3
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Life is tough
March 10, 2012
So, I haven't been able to blog these past few days.
I've been in New Mexico since Tuesday and got home late last night. I don't really have much to say because I'm kind of just "going through the motions" right now.
I have so much on my mind and sometimes I just don't know what to do. Right now, I have to worry about family, make-up work for school, friends, SEARCH, my faith, etc. It's all soo hard to keep up with.
No worries. I'll make it. But, I will ask anyone who reads this blog to pray for me and especially my two cousins and uncle. My youngest cousin, Daniel, is starting to get really depressed. He was totally fine when we all were around to keep them company, but when we were getting ready to leave, he kinda just shut himself out. My oldest cousin, David, he didn't really show much, but I know it's going to get a lot harder for him. My uncle is a total wreck and yeah; pretty much self-explanatory. And last, me. That I can find some peace in life. Thanks! <3
So, I haven't been able to blog these past few days.
I've been in New Mexico since Tuesday and got home late last night. I don't really have much to say because I'm kind of just "going through the motions" right now.
I have so much on my mind and sometimes I just don't know what to do. Right now, I have to worry about family, make-up work for school, friends, SEARCH, my faith, etc. It's all soo hard to keep up with.
No worries. I'll make it. But, I will ask anyone who reads this blog to pray for me and especially my two cousins and uncle. My youngest cousin, Daniel, is starting to get really depressed. He was totally fine when we all were around to keep them company, but when we were getting ready to leave, he kinda just shut himself out. My oldest cousin, David, he didn't really show much, but I know it's going to get a lot harder for him. My uncle is a total wreck and yeah; pretty much self-explanatory. And last, me. That I can find some peace in life. Thanks! <3
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Adjust your perspective!
March 4, 2012
We often complain about the cost of gas prices. But put these items below into perspective the other liquid items we purchase regularly.
Lipton tea: 16 ounces for $1.19 = $9.52 per gallon
Diet snapple: 16 ounces for $1.29 = $10.32 per gallon
Gatorade: 20 ounces for $1.59 = $10.18 per gallon
Ocean Spray cranberry juice: 16 ounces for $1.25 = $10 per gallon
STP brake fluid: 12 ounces for $3.15 = $33.60 per gallon
Vick's NyQuil: 6 ounces for $8.35 = $178.13 per gallon
Pepto-bismol: 4 ounces for $3.85 = $123.20 per gallon
Scope: 1.5 ounces for $.99 = $84.48 per gallon
Evian water: 9 ounces for $1.49 = $21.19 per gallon
As much as we complain about gas prices, when compared to purchasing gallons of any of the above liquid items, gas suddenly doesn't seem that expensive, does it? That's because we've put it to perspective. Good things happen when we're about to put life events into perspective. Things suddenly don't seem too bad.
For example, Elijah felt as though he was the only follower of God left on earth when, he really wasn't. All he needed was a perspective adjustment. When he allowed God to shift his perspective, he realized there were actually thousands of godly people around him.
Do you need a perspective adjustment? If so, you're definitely not alone! Luke 9:54 shows that James and John wanted to pray fire down from Heaven to make an entire town, but then Jesus helped them with perspective. A little perspective adjustment can really make all the difference!
Know it! --- It's really easy to become focused only on ourselves and what we want. But God wants to help you see life clearly-- through his perspective.
Read it! --- 1 Kings 19:11-18
Proverbs 13:20; 21:22
Luke 9:52-56
Pray it! --- Ask God to help you see things from his perfect perspective. <3
We often complain about the cost of gas prices. But put these items below into perspective the other liquid items we purchase regularly.
Lipton tea: 16 ounces for $1.19 = $9.52 per gallon
Diet snapple: 16 ounces for $1.29 = $10.32 per gallon
Gatorade: 20 ounces for $1.59 = $10.18 per gallon
Ocean Spray cranberry juice: 16 ounces for $1.25 = $10 per gallon
STP brake fluid: 12 ounces for $3.15 = $33.60 per gallon
Vick's NyQuil: 6 ounces for $8.35 = $178.13 per gallon
Pepto-bismol: 4 ounces for $3.85 = $123.20 per gallon
Scope: 1.5 ounces for $.99 = $84.48 per gallon
Evian water: 9 ounces for $1.49 = $21.19 per gallon
As much as we complain about gas prices, when compared to purchasing gallons of any of the above liquid items, gas suddenly doesn't seem that expensive, does it? That's because we've put it to perspective. Good things happen when we're about to put life events into perspective. Things suddenly don't seem too bad.
For example, Elijah felt as though he was the only follower of God left on earth when, he really wasn't. All he needed was a perspective adjustment. When he allowed God to shift his perspective, he realized there were actually thousands of godly people around him.
Do you need a perspective adjustment? If so, you're definitely not alone! Luke 9:54 shows that James and John wanted to pray fire down from Heaven to make an entire town, but then Jesus helped them with perspective. A little perspective adjustment can really make all the difference!
Know it! --- It's really easy to become focused only on ourselves and what we want. But God wants to help you see life clearly-- through his perspective.
Read it! --- 1 Kings 19:11-18
Proverbs 13:20; 21:22
Luke 9:52-56
Pray it! --- Ask God to help you see things from his perfect perspective. <3
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Shake It Off!
March 3, 2012
One spring day, Farmer Green's donkey fell into a well. The animal brayed loudly as Mr. Green tried to figue out a solution. He finally decided that since the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just wasn't worth it to rescue the donkey.
He recruited his neighbors to help, and together they all grabbed shovels and began to toss dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and wailed louder. After several minutes, however, he quited down. The neighbors were amazed at how quiet the animal had become.
Farmer Green finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that hit the donkey's back, the animal did something incredible. He shook the dirt off and took a step up.
As Farmer Green's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, the donkey continued to shake it off and step up. It wasn't long until the donkey was able to step up over the edge of the well and simply trot off.
We can't go through life without having some dirt tossed on us. Every single one of us will experience trials and lonliness. When life tosses dirt in your path, you have a choice: Let it bury you alive, or shake it off and step forward. Try to view your problems as stepping stones. If you so choose, you can actually learn from your trials.
When I first read this devotional this afternoon, it really spoke to me. We all have some kind of weight bearing down on us. And I completely understand how this feels. But, sometimes, wether we want to face the truth or not, we have to shake it off and start over. It can be really hard sometime to just shake off whatever it is that's on your heart, but it can also be the best thing for you. Pray about it, and just try to do what God wants you to do. You won't regret it.
Know it! --- You can't escape troubles, but you can become stronger through each one. The next time you're faced with a problem, go straight to God. Stop focusing on the why and start looking for the lesson.
Read it! --- 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
James 1:1-4
1 Peter 1:6-7
Pray it! --- When you're dealing with a problem, ask God to help you see how to learn from it, move ahead, and trust him more. <3
One spring day, Farmer Green's donkey fell into a well. The animal brayed loudly as Mr. Green tried to figue out a solution. He finally decided that since the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just wasn't worth it to rescue the donkey.
He recruited his neighbors to help, and together they all grabbed shovels and began to toss dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and wailed louder. After several minutes, however, he quited down. The neighbors were amazed at how quiet the animal had become.
Farmer Green finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that hit the donkey's back, the animal did something incredible. He shook the dirt off and took a step up.
As Farmer Green's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, the donkey continued to shake it off and step up. It wasn't long until the donkey was able to step up over the edge of the well and simply trot off.
We can't go through life without having some dirt tossed on us. Every single one of us will experience trials and lonliness. When life tosses dirt in your path, you have a choice: Let it bury you alive, or shake it off and step forward. Try to view your problems as stepping stones. If you so choose, you can actually learn from your trials.
When I first read this devotional this afternoon, it really spoke to me. We all have some kind of weight bearing down on us. And I completely understand how this feels. But, sometimes, wether we want to face the truth or not, we have to shake it off and start over. It can be really hard sometime to just shake off whatever it is that's on your heart, but it can also be the best thing for you. Pray about it, and just try to do what God wants you to do. You won't regret it.
Know it! --- You can't escape troubles, but you can become stronger through each one. The next time you're faced with a problem, go straight to God. Stop focusing on the why and start looking for the lesson.
Read it! --- 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
James 1:1-4
1 Peter 1:6-7
Pray it! --- When you're dealing with a problem, ask God to help you see how to learn from it, move ahead, and trust him more. <3
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