That is how many days I have left until I go to Germany! yay!
That is also how many days I have left to lose weight. I've currently lost a little over 15 lbs but I am kind of stuck on doing bad and not working out like I should be. I was watching "I Used To Be Fat" tonight on MTV and it's has me inspired. So, I've made my very own countdown chart and will be hanging it on my wall until I find nails big enough to hang 82 sheets of paper.
I WILL be skinny by the time I leave for Germany and I WILL look good. Bye bye bad food, hello healthy crap. I can eat all the Weinerschnitzel I want when I get to Germany!
Pray for me! :)
On a mission for God,
Cherish
2.23.2011
2.14.2011
Valentines Day
-stole this from an e-mail at work. So so true. :)
A special guy, romantic dinners, moonlight walks, carriage rides.....ahh, falling in love. Its wonderful. Even more special is when he sends a card or note with his loving thoughts written inside. You read it often, imagining his voice and seeing the love in his eyes. Treasured love letters are bundled together and tied with ribbon or kept in a special box. They are a record of your growing love for one another.
God has sent you love letters, too. His Word, the Bible, is filled with descriptions of His love for you. It tells of His sacrifices for you, His plans for you, His hopes for you. It describes what He has already done for you and His other loved ones.
The words of Scripture affirm His unfailing, eternal commitment to you. He loves you and He wants you to know that. Read His Word as if it were a love letter. You'll be overwhelmed with the extravagance of His love for you.
On a mission for God,
Cherish
A special guy, romantic dinners, moonlight walks, carriage rides.....ahh, falling in love. Its wonderful. Even more special is when he sends a card or note with his loving thoughts written inside. You read it often, imagining his voice and seeing the love in his eyes. Treasured love letters are bundled together and tied with ribbon or kept in a special box. They are a record of your growing love for one another.
God has sent you love letters, too. His Word, the Bible, is filled with descriptions of His love for you. It tells of His sacrifices for you, His plans for you, His hopes for you. It describes what He has already done for you and His other loved ones.
The words of Scripture affirm His unfailing, eternal commitment to you. He loves you and He wants you to know that. Read His Word as if it were a love letter. You'll be overwhelmed with the extravagance of His love for you.
On a mission for God,
Cherish
2.13.2011
SOOO EXCITED!
Today was just a splendid day.
This morning I went to church and then went to lunch with Taryn. We then went to an informational meeting about Germany. I'm glad I finally got to go to one. At the meeting we just kinda discussed where we were in our decision making process and concerns we may have.
Here are my thoughts/decision about Germany:
I AM GOING! God has provided me with a wonderful opportunity to serve Him in a way that not everyone can. I was so intrigued at the meeting and I just know that I am making the right decision. I love the way God speaks to us.
I could not be more excited to serve Him in this way and help others find Jesus as well.
"But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you." -1 Samuel 12:24
On a mission for God,
Cherish
Oh, and if you would like to donate to help me go on my trip this summer, you are more than welcome. :)
For more information about donating and where to send donations, contact me. :)
This morning I went to church and then went to lunch with Taryn. We then went to an informational meeting about Germany. I'm glad I finally got to go to one. At the meeting we just kinda discussed where we were in our decision making process and concerns we may have.
Here are my thoughts/decision about Germany:
I AM GOING! God has provided me with a wonderful opportunity to serve Him in a way that not everyone can. I was so intrigued at the meeting and I just know that I am making the right decision. I love the way God speaks to us.
I could not be more excited to serve Him in this way and help others find Jesus as well.
"But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you." -1 Samuel 12:24
On a mission for God,
Cherish
Oh, and if you would like to donate to help me go on my trip this summer, you are more than welcome. :)
For more information about donating and where to send donations, contact me. :)
2.12.2011
Pet Peeves
Everyone has a few pet peeves of their own. It may be silly little things like - smacking when you eat or spitting on the sidewalk (one of mine).
I have silly little ones like that, but I also have one that is a lot more serious. I absolutely hate it when someone takes God's name in vain! I noticed here lately that I have several friends who do and while I haven't said anything to them about it, I'd like too. I don't see how someone can say it! Okay, well maybe I could if someone didn't know God or never really had Christianity in their life, but for someone who does know God and for someone who is a Christian to say God's name in vain, drives me mad!
In Exodus 20:17, it says "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain." Does this scripture alone not make you think? Why would you take someones name in vain who sent his ONE and ONLY son to die on the cross for you and your sins? I can't even bear to think of doing that. Although, I guess it goes hand in hand with other sins, such as lying or stealing. I know I have my faults as a Christian and I am working on them, but this particular sin just urks me!
Matthew 15:11 says: "Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man".
In my mind, saying the Lord's name in vain is the exact same thing as cussing or swearing. Either way, filth is coming out of your mouth.
What do you think?
On a mission for God,
Cherish
I have silly little ones like that, but I also have one that is a lot more serious. I absolutely hate it when someone takes God's name in vain! I noticed here lately that I have several friends who do and while I haven't said anything to them about it, I'd like too. I don't see how someone can say it! Okay, well maybe I could if someone didn't know God or never really had Christianity in their life, but for someone who does know God and for someone who is a Christian to say God's name in vain, drives me mad!
In Exodus 20:17, it says "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain." Does this scripture alone not make you think? Why would you take someones name in vain who sent his ONE and ONLY son to die on the cross for you and your sins? I can't even bear to think of doing that. Although, I guess it goes hand in hand with other sins, such as lying or stealing. I know I have my faults as a Christian and I am working on them, but this particular sin just urks me!
Matthew 15:11 says: "Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man".
In my mind, saying the Lord's name in vain is the exact same thing as cussing or swearing. Either way, filth is coming out of your mouth.
What do you think?
On a mission for God,
Cherish
2.11.2011
Germany it is!
So, I am about 99% sure that I will be going to Germany this summer! I am so excited. God is sending me on an amazing journey and I am so thankful to be able to serve Him in this way.
If you were wondering, I have not sold my lease yet, but I have full faith that God will let it be sold soon enough. Students don't want to sign leases this early on anyways. I most likely end up selling it right after Spring Break.
Also, hopefully, I'll be going with one of my closest friends Taryn so I think it'll make it easier being away from my family for a month.
God works in mysterious ways and I believe He is making something great out of me! I've had time to work on myself and my relationship with him. I now believe He wants me to help others find Him (while maybe even finding myself in Europe!). Our God is an AWESOME GOD!
I found this verse earlier today, I absolutely loved it! It was something that I needed to hear!
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain of the Lord." -1 Cor. 15:58
On a mission for God,
Cherish
If you were wondering, I have not sold my lease yet, but I have full faith that God will let it be sold soon enough. Students don't want to sign leases this early on anyways. I most likely end up selling it right after Spring Break.
Also, hopefully, I'll be going with one of my closest friends Taryn so I think it'll make it easier being away from my family for a month.
God works in mysterious ways and I believe He is making something great out of me! I've had time to work on myself and my relationship with him. I now believe He wants me to help others find Him (while maybe even finding myself in Europe!). Our God is an AWESOME GOD!
I found this verse earlier today, I absolutely loved it! It was something that I needed to hear!
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain of the Lord." -1 Cor. 15:58
On a mission for God,
Cherish
2.09.2011
Support
Today has been long and hard to say the least.
It wasn't long and hard due to strenuous activity or anything like that, it was hard due to the fact that I don't feel like God is answering my prayers. I realize God hears all prayers and He answers them, but today it has been hard to keep telling myself that. I had a dream about Germany last night and it was freaky. I had a dream it was time for me to go and I hadn't gotten my cell phone to take over there (I have to get a special one, when-if, I go, because U.S. Cellular doesn't have international plans.) and I was worried about not being able to talk to my parents. Then some strange man locked my brother and I in a room in his house. It was weird.
I'm so worried that God isn't going to let me sell my lease and this is something I need to happen desperately. I know it'll probably happen, and it'll probably happen right before I get ready to leave for Germany, but I am so stressed out about it.
I was talking to someone earlier today about selling my lease and he told me "don't count on it." Those words crushed me. I have to count on it. It sucked (sorry mom) hearing that. It's weird, I feel supported by some of my friends but there are some other people I don't exactly feel supported by and it sucks! (sorry again mom.) I should feel very supported by these people and it feels like they don't want me to go, which to me, makes it even harder to know if God actually wants me to do this or not.
As of right now, I just really need your prayers. I'm praying too, but I need loads of prayer.
In Him,
Cherish
It wasn't long and hard due to strenuous activity or anything like that, it was hard due to the fact that I don't feel like God is answering my prayers. I realize God hears all prayers and He answers them, but today it has been hard to keep telling myself that. I had a dream about Germany last night and it was freaky. I had a dream it was time for me to go and I hadn't gotten my cell phone to take over there (I have to get a special one, when-if, I go, because U.S. Cellular doesn't have international plans.) and I was worried about not being able to talk to my parents. Then some strange man locked my brother and I in a room in his house. It was weird.
I'm so worried that God isn't going to let me sell my lease and this is something I need to happen desperately. I know it'll probably happen, and it'll probably happen right before I get ready to leave for Germany, but I am so stressed out about it.
I was talking to someone earlier today about selling my lease and he told me "don't count on it." Those words crushed me. I have to count on it. It sucked (sorry mom) hearing that. It's weird, I feel supported by some of my friends but there are some other people I don't exactly feel supported by and it sucks! (sorry again mom.) I should feel very supported by these people and it feels like they don't want me to go, which to me, makes it even harder to know if God actually wants me to do this or not.
As of right now, I just really need your prayers. I'm praying too, but I need loads of prayer.
In Him,
Cherish
Where You go, I'll go.
Okay, so I feel like I'm pretty dead set on going to Germany. It just feels right. I'm still not 100%, it's more about 95%.
I have been praying SO HARD about it. I think I'm literally tearing myself apart worrying about it. I sincerely want to do what God wants me to do and I'm only 95% positive it's Germany. I've been trying to have more faith that God is going to come through, because I know HE WILL, but I'm only human and it's still hard to have faith when I'm worrying about it like crazy. I read around 20 scriptures tonight regarding having faith in God's plan. I found a couple that I really like that I feel suits my situation.
"They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” -Lamentations 3:23-24
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." -Hebrews 10:23
"God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." -1 Corinthians 1:9
I have to realize that God is faithful and if He wants me to go to Germany this summer to serve Him on a mission trip, He will make sure my lease gets sold. HE IS FAITHFUL!
In Him,
Cherish
P.S. - If you know anyone looking for a summer lease, tell them to talk to me. I have one I'd be glad to give up! :)
P.S.S. - Please be praying for Taryn and I. We could really use them.
I have been praying SO HARD about it. I think I'm literally tearing myself apart worrying about it. I sincerely want to do what God wants me to do and I'm only 95% positive it's Germany. I've been trying to have more faith that God is going to come through, because I know HE WILL, but I'm only human and it's still hard to have faith when I'm worrying about it like crazy. I read around 20 scriptures tonight regarding having faith in God's plan. I found a couple that I really like that I feel suits my situation.
"They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” -Lamentations 3:23-24
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." -Hebrews 10:23
"God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." -1 Corinthians 1:9
I have to realize that God is faithful and if He wants me to go to Germany this summer to serve Him on a mission trip, He will make sure my lease gets sold. HE IS FAITHFUL!
In Him,
Cherish
P.S. - If you know anyone looking for a summer lease, tell them to talk to me. I have one I'd be glad to give up! :)
P.S.S. - Please be praying for Taryn and I. We could really use them.
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