He saw the best in me

What an amazing God we have. Have you really ever just sat down and tried to take in His awesomeness? I really had to do that today after listening to Marvin Sapp's "The Best in Me". It doesn't have too many lyrics but the lyrics he does have are extremely powerful. He starts out saying "He saw the best in me, when everyone else around could only see the worst in me". That line in itself is enough to make me cry tears of amazement. It really hits home for me because I've been in situations where EVERYONE around me could only see the worst in me and I felt really low. And I used to think to myself..I'm not that bad. But God knew I wasn't that bad. He only sees me for who I am. He doesn't get surprised by anything I do because He is my creator. He knows what I'm gonna do before I do it.

On another note, church was great today and I met a new friend! And on a sad note a church friend is dying of cancer. She just had a baby and when she delivered her body was basically deteriorated from the cancer. So please keep Alison in your prayers. As I heard this I kinda laughed to myself. Just because I know God can heal her immediately and the only thing you need is faith. It doesn't matter how bad this cancer is because God is almighty. But she still needs prayer.

In Christ,
Friend of God

Update

So, I have lots more stability in my life thanks to my living situation and new responsiblities from God. I have 1 disciple! God has definately called me to be a light in thier life and provide guidance and support. Also I met a new person that I've been running into a lot lately and it looks like I'm going to see that person turn to God. This person looks like their sooooo close to believing! I hope to see the transformation.

Other than that one thing I've decided to work on is actively having faith and trusting in God. I'm also trying to intently study the Bible so I can explain scriptures to other people. But thats all for now!

In Christ,
Friend of God

Growth!

Yesterday was a hard day. Well actually i was a hard night. The day went okay, but I cried last night. And I hate crying. I know I need to let this go, but I feel like crying makes you look like a punk. Family drama always makes me cry. That's why I try to avoid them. I guess its because I always get blamed for most of the wrong things that go on. I know its not my fault but I wonder how they can come to that conclusion because I'm only 20. How could everything be my fault when I haven't even really started life yet?



But I do feel sad about the whole situation. It's like my parents don't want me and I'm by myself. Times like this I really wish I was in Illinois, where I had all the support I needed. I miss hanging out with friends and not worrying and anything.


On the flip side I'm definitely growing. I notice when these hard times come I lean on God alot and I'm able to feel better faster and I worry a lot less than I did 9 months ago. :-) So I guess these hard times suck but I'm able to see my growth very clearly so I thank God for that. And I do trust Him with everything. One tool I realized that is extremely powerful when I feel like satan is attacking me is speaking the Word out loud. I am so grateful I learned this tool. When I was feeling like I was a waste of an egg I starting reading verses of Encouragement for strength. Psalm 3:3-6, Psalm 5:11-12, Psalm 18:28, 35, Psalm 28:7. And it was so amazing how speaking these verses aloud just melted the pain away. The Word really is your sword! And now I feel like I'm ready to take on whatever satan has.


So although I'm going through lots of trials I am truly coming out of them stronger thanks to Jesus!



In Christ,
Nydia