Aug 13, 2009

there's a piece of me who left when you went bc you were sent from heaven!

Today in short has turned into a long day & night. My mind is racing & sleep is the deprived aspect of my life I wish I had. Reality is smashing me in the face. My emotions are starting to hit its high for me. I’ve tired numerous times to not let it bother me. No one can say they understand how I feel with this subject because its still tears at my heart day & night.

I don’t know what to say but I know I really need to be praying to God for His guidance & love. The tornados in my head are causing earthquakes in my heart & the cracks are getting bigger. Occasionally, things pop up in our lives that cause what some consider chaos. Some people don't know how to handle it when these things come up. We are powerless, but still, can be strong and learn to grow when unfortunate situations present themselves.
Lately, I have felt moments of chaos. My emotions have been getting the best of me and I’m trying not to let them. But, tears are okay, and letting go is something I am learning.


Do you ever feel like you let certain situations get so far out of your hands that you leave your true feelings left unspoken? OR maybe… it’s best to just keep moving forward holding onto good memories for what they’re worth & actually mending wounds rather then staring at the scars like they’re a deformity. Scars build character but you have to accept them first.


I try really hard to not let the things people say to me bother me or hurt me.

However; with every fiber of my being I am utterly hurt & bothered by the fact that certain people that I love & care about know certain things. I have nothing to hide from anyone nor do I lie, never have and never will. But it utterly bothers me because 1. It wasn’t who ever told places to share that kind of information. 2. The info was told before all the facts where known. Because if you knew what really happened, the judgments/thoughts you had would have been rude & you would feel bad because of the things you thought/sad. Because I know for myself growing up in church & a Christian home, that that’s not the thing you do. So I can only imagine the things that were said or thought. Because I know what my own family thought & said. 3. You never really knew the person (i.e., me) that well before judgments where/was made. 4. The person it what about (me) should have had the right to share that info when you got to know them better (if that needed to be shared, if ever or when the time was right).

So yes, it might sound completely stupid that I feel this way. But there my feeling! And it should have come from me not anyone else! Can you imagine being in love with someone & having the people they love & you love know things that never came from you? Knowing there morals and values are just like your families. Utter chaos would ensue. It makes things a tad uncomfortable. & hurtful and offends me.


I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house that doesn’t bother me.I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out.I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while even though going on with you gone still upsets me. There are days every now and again I pretend I'm ok but that's not what gets me. It's hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I go but I'm doing it. Still Harder getting up, getting dressed, living with this regret but I know if I could do it over I would trade give away all the words that I saved in my heart that I left unspoken. What hurts the most is being so close and having so much to say, and never knowing what could have been. And not seeing that loving you is what I was trying to do



If you love someone, truly, it stays with you for the rest of your life. You'll know it when you have it. I never knew what unconditional love really was until being pregnant. That is the most amazing thing a person can do in their life I think. Giving life to another person is the ultimate expression of love, and it is truly unconditional, and it stays with you for all time even if that life you created enters this world and leaves just as quickly. Within the first few moments of being with your child, holding them, gazing into there eyes and hearing them cry... you know exactly what your mother meant all those years when she said... "I love you... I will always love you, no matter what." unconditional love is: Loving someone, no matter what happens, no matter what wrongs them or you do you, you'd still give your life for them.


I am writing to say that it is okay to share your feelings without worrying and wondering what judgments people can make without knowing the whole story. Especially when it’s people you love and care about. This is life - things come and go, live and die. This is how we learn.

p.s... I love you & care about you bunches. you mean the world to me!! smooches. xoxox

Aug 11, 2009

sad

You have absolutely NO RESPECT for human life whatsoever. And I think you’re a SELFISH person. Yes, blood is supposed to be thicker then water, but that only applies when it suits you.
Who died & made you think that you’re above me because you’re a mother? I guess it’s more like; who woke up & made you think you can throw it in my face that you’re a mother & I am not.
If you had at least an ounce of respect for your family, you would’t go around telling people that you’re pregnant and going to terminate it. Are you seriously that selfish of a person to even do that and even have the guts to even say those words? Especially to me, someone that lost there child in the most horrible way. It’s not a game sweetheart; it’s a very serious thing!! And it sickens me that you think you can pick and choose what child to keep and one to abort. You have a beautiful baby now and just because you’re not ready for another baby; you think that it’s okay to terminate it. Well; let me tell you something sweetheart; IT”S NOT!! If you had an ounce of moral fiber in your body and respect for yourself and your unborn child, you would know that without a doubt it’s morally WRONG!! Every child deserves a change at life, & your child deserves to have that change.

With every fiber of my being I wish my baby, that sweet innocent baby was still in this world. But I know that God got a precious angel baby that day, and I know that God will bless me with another precious baby one day when I’m ready and the person I marry is ready. God had other plans for me and my baby, and I’m strong in my faith to understand it regardless of how much it hurts. And for you to just do what you’re doing and throw it at me like its nothing. At first, I was hurt, sick to my stomach and angry. Now I’m just sad and all the above.



How can you walk away from your unborn child? An action you choose to make alone. Now he or she is growing everyday. How could you not want to know how your child is growing? How could you not care for your baby whose molding? How could you go on with your life and not for a second in the day - think of your child that you created? How could you say you don’t what him or her when you have yet to hold them in your arms or be there for anything? How could you do this & pick with child to have and which not to!! How could you be so inconsiderate? How could you deal with not knowing that innocent child? How could you want to miss out on there first hello's or a first "I love you mommy"? How could you do this to your unborn child?


Well; you are entitled to be and think that way. And I am entitled to sit here at my end knowing that I have better morals and values. And a lot more respect for human life. I love you, you’re my blood; and I will always love you. But I don’t have to agree with that your doing and the choices you’re making & you no longer have my respect.

Aug 10, 2009

sticks & stones may not break your bones..but words "DO HURT"!

Ah, “mean people”. Unfortunately, you can find them everywhere you turn, and it’s useless to run & hide; because sooner or later, one or two of them will catch up with you. So you might as well buck up and learn how to deal with “mean people”. It might be a struggle to do that; but if you finally learn to deal with mean people without losing your cool, then you’re pretty much ready to handle anything!


For a long time now, I have been the one to try to let things go to keep the peace. I would cover for those who I considered friends and loved ones even when I knew what they said to me had hurt me. Well......People change....For me it’s a pretty difficult thing when the people who are mean & say hurtful things are the ones that say they love you and that you’re important to them. It makes you lose trust for them.I haven’t been home; went to Sacramento and Redding for awhile. And let me tell you, I have never been so hurt and betrayed by the people who say that they love me and I’m important to them. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THEN WORDS!!! You can say; “you’re important to me, I care about you” or “I love you”; but let me tell you this! IF YOU SAY THOSE WORDS ARE YOUR ACTIONS SPEAK SOMETHING TOTALLY DIFFERENT….THERE JUST EMPTY USELESS & MEANINGLESS WORDS...THAT’S IT!! Those words that come out of your mouth or through an email or text; MEAN NOTHING!!



Okay back to my blog. Facing “mean people” on a regular basis can definitely take its toll; you have to master the art of rolling with the punches or even the art of ignoring what they say. And even the art of confronting the person & not letting it eat at you. Because 9 times of 10, I bet the so called “mean person” had no idea they offended you by what you said. Then with the people that have betrayed you, you have to confront them as well, because if you never resolve the problem you’ll never get past it.

Confronting someone doesn’t have to involve getting into a shouting match or a fistfight with them to drive your point home. You have to keep in mind when it comes to “mean people” that when someone is being mean to you- or the world at large for that matter- you should realize that the problem lays with them; and not with you.



If the mean person you’re having problems with is a friend of yours, family or someone you care about, then it may be more challenging to handle this situation. What you need to do, first and foremost, is to avoid becoming just like them. Just because they are being mean doesn’t mean you also have to behave the same way. If they are directing the meanness towards you, then it’s time for you to back off and disappear for a while. Just wait for them to realize how horrible they have been treating you. When it happens again, you can confront them about this behavior… and hopefully, this will be a wake-up call. If they don’t realize this… your SOL (sadly out of luck)

If the mean individual’s tactic is to crush everyone’s self-esteem to smithereens, you can calmly face this challenge by having a strong sense of self-esteem. Only by having a strong sense of self and confidence will you be able to keep from cracking under the tormentor’s treatment and will serve you well if you want to train yourself on how to deal with mean people. You can disarm mean people by being overwhelmingly nice to them. As they say, you can kill ‘em with kindness. This will definitely catch mean people off-guard. It will be hard to keep your cool, but it’s worth it to see the mean person become confused by your behavior.


Finally, come up with some witty comebacks. Part of the mean person’s arsenal includes sarcastic barbs and attacks, and just general insults. So if you have a general idea what things they usually say, plan your lines to prepare for the next time they choose to direct the insults at you. If your reply is snappy enough, the mean person might either be stunned into silence or hurl further abuse at you, but you’ll know that you managed to defuse them. Your action might even inspire other people to stand up to the mean person.



Figuring out how to deal with mean people is something that we all have to learn throughout life, but with a little patience, and even some sense of humor, you can successfully rally through the challenge.


And always remember, “ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THEN WORDS”!!!

SMOOCHES XOXOX, Kristy ( ladybug)

Aug 6, 2009

forgive and forget? hard to do?

I am complied to write again, things came up this week with some people that are important to me and i feel the need to write about forgiveness..it can eat at us if we never really take the time to let that person or persons know that they hurt you by something they said eve if they have no idea it hurt you...

I lived far too long behind walls i had built to protect myself from emotional pain because i was determined not to give anyone a change to hurt me a second time. i was no loner going to be abused, but i held the abuse in my heart, and it continued to cause pain in my life because i refused to trust. It took me a while to realize that i could not love anyone as long as i kept myself prisoner behind the walls of unforgivness. i also had to learn that i really could not love and be loved until i was wiling to take a change on being hurt. love hurts sometimes but it also heals. it is the only force that will override hatred, anger. it is the only force that can heal broken or troubled relationship.

the world is filled with hurt and hurting people, and my experience has been that hurting people hurt others. the devil works overtime among God's people to bring offense, strife and disharmony but we can override his attempts to sow hatred and bitterness.

forgiveness closes the door to Satan's attack so that he cannot gain a foothold that might eventually become a stronghold. it can prevent or end strife in our relationships with others. no wonder scripture tells us over and over that we are to forgive those who hurt or offend us.
When you and i refuse to forgive other people ,we open a door for the devil to torment us. we lose our freedom-the glorious freedom that God intended us to have as we follow His way. God is love. He is also merciful, kind, forgiving and slow to anger. we often desire His power and blessing without wanting the lifestyle that goes with those things. Forgiveness must be a lifestyle.

We are to forgive people who ask our forgiveness, even when we are not aware that they have wronged us, because our forgiveness frees them to be at peace.

for example, at time people have asked me to forgive them for not liking me or for speaking unkindly about me or hurting my feelings. i wasn't even aware of their problem. it was not hurting me it was hurting them. i gladly forgave them because i wanted them to be free. we also need to forgive people who do not ask our forgiveness, whether because they did not intend to offend us and do not know they did or because they just don't care. either way,forgiveness frees us from harbouring bitterness and anger in our hearts. it release us.

you may forgive them but you'll never forget how it made you feel...

xoxox kristy(ladybug)

Jul 31, 2009

craziness in the city

Oh gosh, last night I think I jumped out of my skin...it was freaky.

So last night around 10ish I went outside to take Chewy out and wait for Matthew to come over to my brothers house. I was talking to my mama and not paying attention and chewy ran of.
So I had to go track his fur butt done in the dark. So I'm coming back to my brothers. Mind you we are in Sac for a bit. Okay so going back to my brothers, I'm not paying attention, holding chewy and ending the call from my mama and Matthew is texting me.

Omgshh, what do I find!! There is person flipping' sleeping at the bottom of the steps. Seriously i freaked out I was so scared and dropped Chewy and my phone. Yea broke my phone. So not happy.
Anyway.. I'm freaking out, got to get chewy and i just want to get into my brothers house. this person is yelling at me.
Mind you my nephew Stephen and his girlfriend Alisha are upstairs with there baby. I call Stephen to run his happy butt down stairs to save his auntie. He thinks I'm crazy..
He comes downs stairs with a flipping hammer to save me. Yea a hammer!!

My nephew Stephen is four times my size..and he is scared to..and the hammer is the size of Nozmo(his four month old son). he has no idea what to think of this person sleeping there.its a homeless person mind you.

My nephew asked this person kindly to leave and they cant sleep there..then is person procceeds to get up and go up the steps to my nephew..and then starts yelling at him and telling him off. he just waits for this person to leave so i can come up into the house. I'm with Matthew by his car freaking out holding chewy.

Finally we can go into the house..all scared and nervous from what happened...I'm scared..my nephew told my brother when he got home that someone tried to attack his auntie..hes nuts..

but it was very scary and nothing that I've experienced before ever. it just shows you that when your in the city and you don't pay attention anything can happen and it could have turned into something way worse then it did.

You shouldn't go out at night alone even to take your puppy out..and not paying attention can get you hurt. Also pay attention and relay on you senses.

NEVER GO OUT ALONE AT NIGHT. now my brother wants to follow me everywhere.

Jul 28, 2009

the strength I need

The Lord is the strength of my life. Psalm 27:1

Have you made God the cornerstone of your life, or is He relegated to a few hours on Sunday morning? Have you genuinely allowed God to reign over every corner of your heart, or have you attempted to place Him in a spiritual compartment? The answer to these questions will determine the direction of your day and your life.

God loves you. In times of trouble, He will comfort you; in times of sorrow, He will dry your tears. When you are weak or sorrowful, God is near as your next breathe. He stands at the door to your heart and waits. Welcome Him in. And then. accept the peace, the strength and the protection that only God can give.

Dear Heavenly Father,
You never leave or forsake me. You are always with me protecting me and encouraging me. Whatever this day may bring, I thank you for Your love and Your strength Let me lean upon You this day and forever. Amen

xxoxo

Jul 27, 2009

Halo

Remember those walls I built.Well, baby they're tumbling down.And they didn't even put up a fight,they didn't even make up a sound.
I found a way to let you in,but I never really had a doubt. Standing in the light of your halo I got my angel now. Every rule I had you breakin', It's the risk that I'm takin; I'm never gonna shut you out. Everywhere I'm looking now I'm surrounded by your embrace.Baby I can see your halo. You're everything I need and more and It's written all over your face. Baby I can feel your halo,pray it won't fade away.

Jul 21, 2009

my little rant..its done & over now!!

I can't actually believe that I'm lowering myself to writing this when the truth is I should be walking away with my head held high, not giving a flying monkey about what people think of me.
So, here is a tip for the ‘oh so high & mighty’ that likes to leave nasty little messages. The next time you decide to threaten someone on a text message….just take a quick moment to think about how that's harassment.Are you adults, or 13 year olds?

Right now you are a puppet in a game of revenge and you're too stupid and narcissistic to see it,but I assure you, it'll end with a bang. Call me what you want and believe what you want, it just reinforces how naive you are and how easily led you can be when you're thinking with your “male parts”.Perhaps it is ignorance on your part that allowed you to drink in every lie and piece of gossip you were told , who knows.Perhaps the storyteller is just extremely convincing.... tells 95% truths then throws the odd whopper in knowing that no one will question whether it's a lie or not.

Wow…just …wow. that’s super classy of you, string together a sentence of tacky words and you've figured me out?You haven't figured anything out. And please remember- it's your problem if that upset you so. Do not label me as being mean, selfish, childish, or any other falsification that makes you feel better about yourself.I don't have to make a very conscious effort to be a good person. Because I already am one. I have way better morals and values. But there come a point when I cant take it anymore an act like everything is fine.Take all your insecurities and shove them.I'm sick of people like you, thinking you know me and try to bring me down.I am a good person, I would NEVER dream of ruining someone else to better myself. I don't lie,I don't cheat, I don't steal..and I'll let you in on a secret- I NEVER have.

You need to think before you speak. Isn't there some sort of law against harassment of that type over the phone?? Also, you should probably verify your information before you start making ridiculous accusations…sorry, but you seem to be a little off on your ‘facts’.I already know for a fact that I don’t rate in your little world,so why try to bite MY tongue. So there ya go, get your little rants out, and I’ll be happy to give you my own opinion on your craziness b/c I don’t deserve to be treated that way, and to be honest, I could give a flying monkey what you think of me personally anymore.

Nothing you could say, or think about me could be half as bad as what I know about you. No one buys into your little selfish world but your own self. So go ahead and keep pushing. Keep pushing EVERYONE away until you have no one but yourself to have your little pity party with. That’s what you want right? To be the victim? To be able to say, for no particular reason other than your own selfishness, and pride. Did I hit the nail on the head there?? So, here’s a thought. The next time you decide you want to jump up in that self righteous state of mind of yours, ask yourself who you’re REALLY hurting, and why. If its because you think you have stated ANY valid points thus far.If its because of your extremely foolish pride, for crap sake, grow some damn balls, think about what you are doing, and/or saying.

It's not OK when it starts to affect other people.People really need to start getting back to what's real and whats important.I have never felt so talked about, so judged and most of all so defenseless in my life. You don't and never have known the whole story.And it's sad to me, you don't even care.I care way too much about other people's feelings and thoughts to put myself first and take matters into my own hands. Guess what, not anymore.

But unlike some, I’ll be damned if I will sit here and not come to my own defense….that’s just not who I am.Oh, and before you go assuming that this blog is some kind of challenge for war, you're wrong. I run from nothing, I do not hide and I don't usually waste my time defending myself to people,but on this occasion I decided to stand up for myself.

Jul 16, 2009

my thoughts or opinions.WHY!

Before you get started reading this…keep in mind I myself am not perfect.
I wrote this kind of fast. My mind never shuts off and I’m always thinking about things that happen in life. And when things happen with someone I really care about I tend to think about things even more. So what do I do, I feel complied to write. Writing seems to be my outlet with things that happen good or bad or indifferent.

The question is, why??

We all have moments in our lives, when we think why?
Why do we go through the things in life that don’t seem fair? Why do we lose the ones we love? Why do we lose the ones we may not love but put time and effort into? Why do we cry when we break up with our boyfriend/girlfriend, fiancĂ©, husband/wife like there is no tomorrow? Why does one choose to take their own life?

As a woman of only 24 years old I still don’t have a grasp as to why things happen the way that they do. But in those 24 years I may not have experienced a lot; but I’m experienced enough good and bad.

These are my questions and semi-answers, better yet my opinions….


Why do we go through the things in life that doesn’t seem fair?

In my opinion life in general is not fair. In order for us to grow as individuals we must lose. Lose does not mean a bet, a softball game, a friendly game etc… but simply lose. Lose a pair of favorite shoes to realize we need to be more careful where we place things. Lose a friend to open our eyes to a bigger picture. Even if its to show us that, that person isn’t a person we thought they were or that we need to change how we go about friendship because we lost one of the greatest friends we could ever ask for. To lose is to learn. If we lose something that we really want, our eyes should be opened to what it takes to keep those things and those people we really don’t want to lose in life.So my theory is…to lose is to learn.

Why do we lose the ones we love?

This is a hard one! For me own selfish reasons I know I’ll never understand why we lose the ones we love. But, lets be realistic, every morning we wake up is a blessing. We have been given at least one more day that we know of to shine. Do we take advantage of the fact that it maybe our last day? A majority of us will answer, NO! Once again our world is not perfect! We are not perfect; if we were there would be no room for us here on earth.

Children are brought into our lives and taken away in the blink of an eye. My theory is children are prefect from that very second they are born and build imperfections as times goes by. Some children are brought into our lives because God feels we need angels to watch over us. No better angel then one that you yourself created and brought into this world and had to watch leave. It’s a blessing in disguise. It’s the most devastating thing in this world to have your child leave this world. Our mom, dad, aunts, uncles, cousin, grandparents, friends, neighbors and people we don’t know die everyday. It’s devastating, painful and not fair! Some are sick, some are healthy, some can’t wait for the pain to be over, some are terrified its going to be over too soon. It happens, life and death is what makes our world what is it. You have to lose some to win some. When the loss is NOT a result of hatred, murder, stupidity, drugs or alcohol then my theory is …God breaks our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best!


Why do we lose the ones we may not love, but put time and effort into?

Some things and some people just aren’t meant to be a part of our life. You never know unless you try. You never learn that these people are not meant to be a part of you until you put forth the effort. In the end you may think of it as being a waste of your time, but was it really? If you never take the time to listen, watch or talk to somebody, how well do you really get to know them?Don’t ever walk into a situation of meeting and getting to know somebody based off what other people think or say, even thought it’s the easy thing to do. It’s not fair! Judge a person off what YOU get from listening, observing and talking with them. My theory; never judge a book by its cover or from the summery on the back. Get your own feelings and impressions of the person, then make and have you own opinions of them. If you go through life based off what everyone else thinks, you will not get far. No matter what mistakes they have made in the past, we all deserve a fair change to be seen for whom we really are…good or bad.


Why do we cry when we break up with our boyfriend/girlfriend, fiancĂ©, husband/wife like there is no tomorrow? LOL…I can personally say that I’ve done this. As we grow we hate to be that one nobody wants. Puppy live, high school sweethearts, grown up love, true love, marriage…nobody can resist the pain from not being wanted. At least not anybody I know. In high school you get the good ole’ high school drama; then the break up, and the poor me. As we get older it gets harder, they get more serious and some move into a progressive direction of marriage. Sex shouldn’t be a big factor unless you’re married. Sex only belongs with two people who are married. Sex outside of marriage wanted or unwanted brings one of two things to a relationship…times of feeling special and being close or problems. Sex is only important and really special in marriage, is means more.

Does it hurt to be cheated on by a simple kiss? Yes, but it is devastating to be cheated on with the act of sex. Oh my gosh!! That takes cheating to a whole new level. If you’re going to be in a relationship…be in the relationship, why cheat? If you’re engaged to be married, why cheat? If you are married, why stay married and still cheat, hoping you won’t get caught? Cheating in my book is anyone stepping outside of a committed relationship, engagement or marriage using acts of affection that should only be shared with the one you’re committed to. My theory is it all boils down to losing your “better half” at the time is the worst feeling in the world. You may be strong from the start and be able to let go. Some cant. Many don’t like the feeling of not being wanted. It’s understandable but sadly, that’s how some relationships, engagements and marriages go. Before you can be true to someone else, be true to yourself. Give to the better half only what you can handle and want to receive in return. Everyone needs somebody, nobody deserves to be deceived.


Why does one choose to take there own life?

It happens! Everyday and I’ll never fully comprehend why and what state of mind one would have to be in to do such a selfish act. I’ve been down to where I felt I didn’t want to wake up the next morning because I’m sick and I’m so tired of being sick and being in pain, or the lose of my child I was so heart broken I didn’t want to go on. It took and takes time, God, family, loved ones and friends to realize that in life there are going to be things that happen that we may not life or think is fair. Things happen for a reason. There are going to be people in our life that hurt and disappoint us and we don’t think they care. Is that a reason to take your life…NO! At least I don’t think so. I’ve been weak in many different times in my life, especially in the past year, with the lose of my child and finding out I’m sick. But I had to find strength. If it wasn’t in myself; it was in a family member, a friend and most importantly my faith in God. You have to believe that even when times get rough it doesn’t have to be the end or be over. Your family will be there, your friends will be there but you can’t expect for someone to care and make the effort with you if you’re not willing to do it for yourself. When you take your own life, it’s apparent there is something wrong. That doesn’t mean it can’t or couldn’t be fixed or compromised with. There are all kinds of sources to run to when you feel there is nowhere to run to, your just not opening your eyes wide enough when you take your life. You’re taking with you a little piece of everyone who has ever cared and loved you tremendously. Your selfish act leave them to suffer with the pain of never getting to say good bye, asking themselves why, trying to understand what went wrong. It’s not fair to those who really do care to have to suffer from somebody else’s selfishness’. When we love or care about somebody the last thing we want is to lose without a goodbye. It’s hard enough to lose them to the ignorance of someone else, a car accident, an illness, but to selfishness, that’s just not fair.


My theory on this all is…pray! First, we should pray because Jesus told us to. Do we need a better reason than that? Jesus said, “Men ought always to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1). That is not even to mention the blessings of watching our prayers being answered, such as the salvation of a loved one or a divine healing or a wonderful provision. If Jesus said we should do it, then let’s do it. Second, we should pray because it is God’s appointed way for obtaining things. God works in our lives through prayer. James 4:2 tells us, “You do not have because you do not ask.” This means there may be things God wants to give to us that are not yet ours because we have not specifically asked. Third, we should pray because through prayer, we overcome our anxiety and worry. The Bible says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). When we are tempted to worry, we should pray. Lastly, prayer is one of the ways we make ourselves ready for the return of Christ. Jesus said, “Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is” (Mark 13:33). Why not put these things into practice today?



Live life for its ups and downs, take advantage in the love that you receive; never turn your back in the time of someone else’s cry for help…. You never know when that one cry for help may be the last.

This is just the surface of things… the question “why” alone is a strong question that is hard to answer.

Jul 14, 2009

WHO I AM..........

1. I am justified by faith and have peace with God. - Romans 5:1
2. I am free from condemnation. - Romans 8:13.
3.I am free from the law of sin and death. - Romans 8:2
4. I am being made alive by the Holy Spirit who lives inside of me. - Romans 8:115.
5.I am a Child of God. - Romans 8:166.
6.I am an Heir of God and a Joint-Heir with Jesus. - Romans 8:177.
7.I am confident that all things work together for my good. - Romans 8:288.
8.I know that God is for me, and no one can stand against me. - Romans 8:319.
9.I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me. - Romans 8:3710.
10.I cannot be separated from the love of God. - Romans 8:34-39
11. I am a labourer together with God. - 1 Corinthians 3:912.
12.I am washed and sanctified. - 1 Corinthians 6:1113.
13.I am united with the Lord and I am one spirit with Him. - 1 Corinthians 6:1714.
14.I have been bought with a price; I belong to God. - 1 Corinthians 6:19-2015.
15.I am a member of Christ’s body. - 1 Corinthians 12:2716.
16.I have been established, anointed, and sealed by God. - 2 Corinthians 1:21-2217.
17.I am a new creation in Christ. - 2 Corinthians 5:1718.
18.I am an ambassador for Christ. - 2 Corinthians 5:2019.
19.I am the righteousness of God in Christ. - 2 Corinthians 5:2120.
20.I am redeemed from the curse of the law. - Galatians 3:1321.
21.I am an heir to the blessings of Abraham. - Galatians 3:1422.
22.I am a saint, a holy one. - Ephesians 1:123.
23.I am blessed with every spiritual blessing. - Ephesians 1:324.
24.I am accepted in the beloved. - Ephesians 1:625.
25.I have been adopted as God’s child. - Ephesians 1:526.
26.I have redemption through His blood. - Ephesians 1:727.
27.I am saved by grace through faith. - Ephesians 2:828.
28.I am the workmanship of God, created for good works. - Ephesians 2:1029.
29.I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit. - Ephesians 2:18
30. I am strong in the Lord and His mighty power. - Ephesians 6:1031.
31.I am a citizen of Heaven. - Philippians 3:2032.
32.I worry about nothing, I pray about everything. - Philippians 4:633.
33.I do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:1334.34.
34.I am getting all my needs met by Jesus. - Philippians 4:1935.
35.I am delivered from the powers of darkness. - Colossians 1:1336.
36.I am redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. - Colossians 1:1437.
37.I am complete in Christ. - Colossians 2:1038.
38.I am hidden with Christ in God. - Colossians 3:339.
39.I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love & a sound mind. - 2 Timothy 1:740.
40.I come boldly to the throne of grace to find help in time of need. - Hebrews 4:1641.
41.I submit to God, resist the devil, and he flees. - James 4:742.
42.I am kept by the power of God through faith. - 1 Peter 1:543.
43.I am a chosen generation a royal priesthood & a holy nation. - 1 Peter 2:944.
44.I cast all my cares on Jesus, who cares for me. - 1 Peter 5:745.
45.I can overcome the devil because of the Greater One who lives in me. - 1 John 4:446.
46.I know and believe the love that God has for me. - 1 John 4:1647.
47.I am born of God and overcome the world. - 1 John 5:448.
48.I have eternal life. - 1 John 5:11-1249.
49.I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me. - 1 John 5:1850.
50.I am an overcome by the blood of the lamb & the word of my testimony. - Revelation 12:11

Because it's easy to get lost. It's easy to lose your identity. It's easy to be a nameless face in a bustling crowd. Because it's hard to be different. Because sometimes we lose perspective. Because sometimes we feel small. And sometimes we feel powerless. Because breathing life to a dying world, is painful, messy business. Sometimes, we need to be reminded of who we are. And sometimes, we need to be reminded... even tho we're in the fight out our lives... our team wins!