Where Do You Look?

For this blog, I was inspired last night when I caught the last part of Disney's The Lion King. Take a look at this youtube clip.

There are three main points in this clip that I want to reveal and have you, my readers, understand.

1) The first one comes from Simba saying "I can't change the past". I use to think the same thing and in fact I still do. However; I have grown in understanding that even though I cannot change what I did in the past; I very well can change the future. If you are like me, you know how hard it is to overcome your past and make a difference in the future. No fear, God has given us forgiveness through His loving Son who died for our sins.

Romans 8:28
"We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose"

This means that we can keep going forward into the Hope of a future because it is God who will make our ugly past into something so beautiful.

2) "you said you'd always be here for me, but your not." I wonder how many times I have uttered these words to God. Sometimes I feel alone and sometimes I have a hard time believing that He is here for me when my world is crashing down. It is pride that keeps us from God. It is selfish earthly desires that we get caught up in that makes us question if He is really there.

Deuteronomy 31:6
"Be strong and brave. Don't be afraid of them. Don't be terrified because of them. The Lord your God will go with you. He will never leave you. He'll never desert you."

God always keeps His promises and one of them comes from this verse. This has helped me get through a lot of trials and pain. Hopefully it will encourage you as well.

3) You are a daughter or son of the Most Highest King!- Never forget that He is your Father. When we start forgetting who and where we come from, we fall because we forget His promises that go with them.

Don't forget- You are His daughter! You are His son!

Matthew 19:14
"Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me. Don't keep them away. The kingdom of heaven belongs to people like them.""


Look to the King of Kings! 

Update: My Week!

Dear everyone who reads my blog,

So I am writing my post for this week a day early because tomorrow I will be out of town. I am going to visit Biola University. I am totally excited. 

This week I started spring semester for school. As I walked onto campus, I could not help but to think that this may be one of my last semesters until I transfer. It is absolutely amazing at what God has been doing in my life. I have four classes this semester which is not uncommon but I decided to take two science classes. God is so faithful because He gives me the strength to continue in my education. He helps me with everything. 

I have learned about God’s love for me this week. He has unfailing love for a wrenched sinner like me. He woos me in His arms even when I do not deserve it.  

Also this week I have been trying to get over my allergies. They make me sad but I am very blessed that it is not a cold or the flu.

So this is what is going on in my life. Feel free to share what is going on in your life. I would love to hear from you.

Love you all,

Avonlea

The Rock!

Psalm 62:2

"He alone is my rock. He is the One who saves me.

      He is like a fort to me. I will always be secure"

The Living Water is There!

Do you remember when you were a kid? You got easily excited about something that an adult would overlook. Today in the classroom that I was teaching, a few of the kids knew where the water was before even seeing it. It was absolutely incredible. 

I asked one of the little boys’ to point to where the water fountain was and sure enough he knew exactly where it was. Do you remember when you first became a Christian and could believe without seeing? These little kids took me back to a time where I knew God was right next me even though I could not see Him. They made me realize how amazing water is. I am very thankful for the beautiful and clean water that I drink. 

So do you remember when you first believed without sight? I sure do. I pray that each and every day we can continue to be like these children. The Living Water is coming!

John 4:10

“Jesus answered her, ‘You do not know what God's gift is. And you do not know who is asking you for a drink. If you did, you would have asked him. He would have given you living water.’” 

(The beautiful pond at Azusa Pacific University)

2 Corinthians 5:7

“We live by believing, not by seeing.”

Now Entering!

This morning I had the honor to volunteer my time in the Children's ministry for one service and then go to church for the next service. As I was gasping for air, the aroma of worship to my sweet Savior was ringing in the air. It was so beautiful to see the hands go up in complete surrender. The air was just right, the seating was perfect but my heart was in a huge battle with my mind.

You see it started earlier that morning as I attempted more than once to roll out of bed. I hit the snooze button for another thirty minutes. Although I could not fall back to sleep after a terrifying nightmare, I knew that God would be in control today. I texted my sister who was all ready for church complaining to her that I was so sleepy. Even when we got to church, my tongue kept saying the words over and over again. 

But then something so amazing happened, I woke up. I prayed that God would help me with my heart and head battle and that through all things He would get the glory. 

So there I was sitting in third service anxious to hear what the guest pastor would speak about. He taught on freedom from your past, and my heart broke into two. I was so moved and felt that I really needed to hear that.

God always ropes us to the door of Hope. 

It's up to us to choose to enter or slam the door!

It really changed my attitude when I was thinking about this door of Hope. God gives us this door of Hope through every situation. This morning I could of woken up willing to go through the door of Hope rather than slamming it shut for some extra sleep. I could of seen that as a gift to go encourage my family and brighten someones day through a simple text message but instead I sat in my self pity. 

Life may be full of obstacle-big or small- but no matter what the 

other side of the door of Hope is calling your name.

He is reaching out His hand. Just let go of the past and run into the future with Jesus, our Savior. 

A Tear or Two!

I have always tried to be the girl behind the smile. I have always been happy with my life. But when the times get hard, my smile turns to a frown. 

I have a confession…

Since November, I have been severely depressed. I was embarrassed and ashamed because I thought that God’s children don’t get depressed. I thought to myself “how could this happen to me?” I am supposed to be the happy one. I cried myself to sleep practically every night waiting for God to rescue me from this deep pit of depression. I read devotional on how to get rid of depression but it made me more depressed because I thought that I somehow failed in God’s eyes. 

The dark cloud hovered over my entire life. I stopped texting my friends, did not want to go outside my home, and stopped taking care of myself. I felt trapped in a box marked in big letters: failure. It literally changed who I was, and everything seemed pointless. 

I thought that I would never escape from this dark season in my life. I am very proud to announce that my life is making a 360. Although every day is a struggle to get out of bed, I know that God puts the joy in me. At the beginning of this month, I made a goal to try to be joyful and positive every day. It has been approving the way I see the world. I wake up thanking God and go to sleep ready for the next day. 

I want all my readers to know that if you are depressed to reach out your hand to God. He will help you out of the dark pit and put His wonderful light on you. 

Psalm 40:1-3

“I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He out a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and out their trust in the LORD.”

The Two Minute Rule!

For CHRISTmas, I got a Justin Bieber singing toothbrush. When pressing one of the buttons, it sings one of his top hits for two minutes. I love brushing my teeth because I can listen to good music and accomplish the clean teeth at the same time. However; the other day I decided not to listen to the song, I was in deep thought. 

"How can people easily spend two minutes brushing 

our teeth, but we cannot find the time for God?" I wondered.

Humans spend on average two minutes brushing their teeth each time meaning that they spend a total of six minutes a day with a toothbrush in their mouth. 

I want every day to intensely spend time with my sweet Savior. Start slowly with the two minute rule if you have not been spending time with Christ. Then everyday double the amount of time until you have made a commitment of spending time with God. Give Him the time that He deserves from you.I am not saying stop brushing your teeth but make sure to spend time with God every day.

Beloved, He longs for you to spend time with Him!