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So, I know there’s always that phrase “oh, I’ll start something and continue it..I’m determined.” Well, I’ve said that before, a million times, and I’m sure I’ll say it a million times more, but starting June 1st I will be posting a blog daily. I will post a picture and what happened throughout the day. 

Whether it’s done for me or for you guys it’s done. Another thing that’s in the works is my friend and I doing a webshow. I’m not really into becoming the “Famous because of Youtube” person but I just really want to do a show. I think it’d be something fun to get the summer rolling. I may be moving out of GA and it’d also be a fun thing to have as a keepsake. We want to have some adventures and funny things documented on this show, so suggestions are greatly accepted! (: 

Any opinions? Would you actually watch it? 

it’s surely been a while since I posted something.. I think i’m back to post more now. (:

this 40 day devotion has to be put on hold because i’m swamped with studying for finals. I’m sorry. I’m gonna start it back up soon. I promise.

Philippians 2:14-16

“Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the world of life in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.

Day 1 - No Complaining.

What a way to start a devotion period. Complaining may be one of the hardest things a person can overcome. God wants us all to star this in the same and right direction. The one direction away from being self-centered and toward self -less. This passage tells us to do ALL things without complaining. Paul, the writer of this passage, did not write some things or most things. He wrote ALL things. We are to do all things whether it be at home, school, church, Walmart, or even driving on the highway. Living without complaining will be extremely difficult. Something you might realize is that you can be a very critical person at times and not even realize it. That can lead to complaining.

The next time you feel the urges of criticism welling up within you ask yourself, “Is my attitude Christlike or is it ungodly grumbling and disputing?” So much of what we criticize is not of eternal value but is only temporary. Most of our grumbling and disputing is not about biblical or godly things.

Challenge: commit yourself to 40 days of no complaining. have an attitude of gratitude and when you feel like complaining..then don’t.

Prayer: Ask God for forgiveness for the times when you have been critical and have grumbled or disputed. Pray that He will give you an opportunity to bless someone that you would normally criticize. Pray for your heart to seek love like Jesus loves you.

For further reading and growth check out:

• Romans 12:3-21
• Ephesians 4:29-32
• Philippians 2:1-4, 4:8

“A Devotional Guide for God’s People”

So. I’ve been thinking alot of doing a devotion blog kinda thing. My pastor wrote a 40 day devotion for my church to do about a year ago, and I just came across it. I thought it was something good to start with. God’s been tugging on my heart to start something like this because it’ll actually make me do it and not give up.  It’s about giving up different things to make your life better in time. Please join me for the next 40 days of intense Bible study, prayer, and of course…praise.

I hope this is something that people can get something out of..because i’d love to this continuously. 

There’s one verse throughout the whole time that remains.

• “Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your father served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served which are beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” - Joshua 24:14-15

there will come a day when i’m out of this hell hole of a house.

and I won’t have to cry my eyes out everyday because my parents aren’t treating me like the real age I am.

i just wish that day would come sooner…or i don’t know what i’m gonna do with myself.

So, I’ve been writing alot and I’m kinda inspired to write a blog everyday..but my main concern is who would read it? There’s so many things on my mind, but i’m wondering if i’ll be the only one to get something out of it.

I got this amazing devotional book..and i’d love to share with whoever reads these things about what’s been going on. So here I ask, would you read it? would you reply? input? 

Stir Fry

- Chicken Teriyaki with Broccoli, Carrots, Corn, and Noodles.

- Crab Rangoon

and a Large Sweet Tea

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