Insomnia...Take Advantage of the Quiet

Not able to sleep? You can say it runs in my family, or at least for my dad and I. Not being able to sleep is sometimes a horrible feeling because the next day you are exhausted and do not want to do a thing. However, some nights, not being able to sleep isn't all that bad. See, here lately, with finals and last minute assignments, I haven't been getting into the Word whole-heartily. I haven't been 100% committed to getting into the Word, and I should never allow that to happen. So, this morning, after fighting, trying, and failing to sleep I decided to get up and get into the Word of God.  I decided to study the theme verse for the upcoming Chrysalis, John 3:30.. But I ended up studying and reading John 3:29-36.

See, last year close to this time, I felt that God had told me that I needed to be single for a year, to learn to rely on him and not boyfiends to fill the hole that I've had. Well, in a little under 2 months that year will be up, and this year I have took upon to re-fall in Love with God, has done just that. My God is an AWESOME God. he has showed me so much in the past year that I cannot even attempt to describe, and the best part is He will continue to reveal things to me as I allow him to become greater than me, to become greater than my earthly desires. But in order for that to happen, I have to become less, I have to let go and let God, over EVERY aspect of my life. This year God has revealed so much to me, He has revealed my calling,  and He has showed me that I need to be patient for HIS plan to come and not just go along with what I desire.

My God is an AMAZING God. Any quiet time I get to spend with him and reflect on what he is doing in my life is worth it, no matter the cost. No matter if it means no sleep for Aimee. My GOD will give me the perseverance I need to get me through my tasks for the day!

When God speaks to you, will you be ready to listen, no matter the time?

Blessings.

Is it CHRISTmas or Christmas to you?

Over the years I went from a girl who wanted this and that and everything in between for Christmas, to a girl wanting to put CHRIST back into the meaning of CHRISTmas rather than worrying about what gifts I was going to receive. There are so many children and families out there with a whole lot less than what I got, and they are more than happy with their life. Christmas wouldn't be a bad holiday if it weren't for the fact that as I got older, I saw so many people celebrating Christmas for the wrong reasons.. you know, the fictional characters, the presents, the decorating... all of it, people were more worried about that, then the real fact. The real fact that Christmas is to celebrate the birth of our savior, to send joy and love to the lonely, the widows, the orphans, and the unfortunate.

See, Opening my eyes to things like this make it difficult for me to enjoy the fictional part of christmas..even the getting presents part... My mother always asks me for a wish list, and every year it gets shorter and shorter.. part of the reason for that is because I'm getting older, but more of the reason is because I dont NEED anything. I am learning to be grateful and content with what I have. In all honesty, I would be perfectly content if I received less amount of gifts, if I could make a difference somehow with the extra money that was supposed to go to my presents..

How are you celebrating this Christmas? Is it actually CHRISTmas to you? or is it just Christmas?

Blessings.

Growing old...

Remember when you were little? You couldn't wait to grow up, could you? Yeah, me either. But little did we know what being 'grown up' would hold for us. Having to vote between two people who both have views you do not agree with. Having to work for people you do not really like. Having to come through adversity. Being knocked out of something you love to do because of an injury.... you name it, life throws it at you.

But it is how we handle these things life throws at us, to see how far we have really came throughout life. Its whether or not we get back up when something knock us down. Or its choosing the best person for the job out of the two candidates that you do not agree with. Its how you handle working for someone you cant really stand. Its how you handle a situation that goes wrong. Its how you handle what life throws at you.

In Micah 7:7-8 it says "Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me. Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The Lord will be a light to me."

The Lord our God can get us through anything.

Okay, but for the real reason of this blog post... Growing up... We are faced with a number of things. Difficult tasks. Like voting in a president. All I have been hearing about on my twitter feed is "you should vote Romney"...or..."you should vote Obama"

Why is that people try to voice their opinion, as if someone is actually going to listen. As if, its going to change someones vote. When the truth of the matter is, people already have their minds made up LOOOONNNGGG before the debates start. Its simple really. Its either they are going to vote for the current president because they like them, or they are going to vote for the opponent because they dislike the current president. Nothing, no opinion, is going to change that. In the long run, you are going to vote for who you think is best.

So, Why would someone want to grow up to deal with all the pressure of being an adult? I know I wish I was a kid again. But itll be okay because the Lord my God will get me through anything :)

God Bless.

Go.

Welp, it's almost that time, the time when all us college students pack up and leave. Sorry momma, I know you don't want to hear that.

But when we leave for school this year, let's go and try our best to make a difference. To our peers, to our teachers and to our community.

What kind of example are YOU?

With school approaching fast, it makes me look back in high school... I was friends with anyone and everyone. Well, it's more like I talked to everyone, not necessarily friends with them. I talked to the preps, the jocks, the class clowns, and  'weird' ones. My high school had clicks, even if most people do not want to admit it, but it wasn't terrible. Almost everyone got along, but when someone wanted to be popular they would change their ways. We shouldn't change who we are to impress our peers, we should be who we are. And we should be an example of Christ to one another.
In 1Timothy 4:12 it says:

"Let NO ONE despise your youth, but be an EXAMPLE to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity..."

 See, God wants us to be examples for one another, to show the LOVE OF CHRIST in our everyday life. But if we go around saying we are one way and then go around acting another, we will just be another hypocrite christian to the world. That isn't what God wants of us. So, what kind of example are you?

Blessings.

You're not alone

On the days you feel forgotten;
you're not alone.
On the days when nobody is around;
you're not alone.
On the days when it seems nobody cares;
you're not alone

God is everywhere you are.

--There are days when everyone feels those way but you should know that you aren't alone, God is always near. On the days you feel this way grab your bible and dig into the word, don't go running to find what you can do or who you can hang out with. I used to do that, I hated being alone, but now I know HE is with me, always. So being alone is okay. It allows me to talk to God and draw closer to him.

So next time you are alone, remember that you aren't alone. :)

Storm is Coming... Who will you run to for help?

Tonight, I lay in bed listening to the storm and I began to think about all the 'storms' that I have gone through in my life. Which happens to be a lot, but I know that God is there when I need him. Also, that there are probably more storms and trials coming in my life. In Isaiah 59:1 it says:

"Listen! The Lord's is not too weak to save you, nor is his ear too deaf to hear you call."

See, through anything the Lord is there, all you have to do is call out to him. In any trial and in any storm, no matter how big or small it is.God is always there. It is just our choice to whether we let the storm and trial get to us or call out to our God to save us.

Who will you run to? God? Or will you just let the storm break you down?

Blessings,
Aimee

God's Plan

As girls, we see romantic movies and want our lives to turn out like that. So we search and search for the perfect guy, with (what we think) is the perfect hair, eyes, style, cars..etc. You know, a boy like..Justin Bieber? haha I'm just kidding. We search and search, then once we find this boy we will do whatever it takes for him to notice us, you know, we will dress cuter, act different, do what he likes, that kind of stuff. Then once we win this guy over we do as he wishes all the time. But, this isn't what God has planned for us, God has designed us the perfect soul mate, one who will love us almost as much as God loves us. God has someone planned for you that loves HIM as much as you do. In 2Corin 6:14 it says:

"Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers..."

God wants you to be running as fast as you can towards him, and look over and see your soul mate running right along side of you. If God takes them out of your life, then it is for a reason. Because God has a strong plan for you. As it says in Jer. 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans of peace and not evil, to give you a future and a hope."

See, we may think we have it all figured out, the house we want to live in, the boy we are going to marry, the job we are going to have, and can't forget about the dream wedding. But is it what God has planned for you?  Or is it what you want?

See, for the longest time I knew what I was going to do, I was going to stay in my small town, teach junior high Math, have a daughter and son, and be married to my high school "sweat heart." But that didn't turn out as planned. My "sweat heart" and I broke up (no questions need to be asked). I changed my major in college, and I don't know what is coming next in my life. But for the first time in my existence, that is perfectly okay by me. I know my prince charming is near, though I do not know who he is, all I can do is live my life and let him come. I know that I am called to teach, so my major is now special/elementary education and I am very excited. But as for the rest of my life, I will let God tell me what's next. I WILL wait for him to lead me on the right path he has called me on.

Will you wait on Gods plan?

Blessings,
Aimee

Going for God

Have you ever looked up and wondered how many stars there are in the Galaxy? Or wondered how things come about? Like how the world becomes so broken? God knows all. He understands all. 
In Psalms 147:3-5 it says:

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars; and he calls them all by name. GREAT is our Lord and MIGHTY in power; His understanding is infinite."

It is mind blowing on how much God knows and understands. We could talk to him about anything and he would get it, like really get it. He would be caring and understanding about it. How crazy is that? God is Good. He heals us when we need healing then he throws out the baggage that we carry. AMAZING. 


What if we could understand like God understood? Would we use it in the way God did?
What if we could have all the knowledge like God? Would we be humble like God, or boastful because we were all knowing?


There is so much brokenness in the world today, what if we prayed to God for the gift of understanding to help us make an impact. Would we use it in the right ways? Would we help heal the broken hearts of the world? Or would we just help when we wanted to? See God calls us to be his hands and feet, to go out and help the poor, the broken, the orphans, and the widows. Are you willing to GO for GOD? Willing to go out into the broken world and make a difference? God will be with you through it all. So, GO FOR GOD.


Blessings
Aimee

Time.

In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 is says: 

"To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to gain, and a time to lose; A time to keep, and a time to throw away; A time to tear, and a time to sew; A time to keep silent, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; A time of war, and a time of peace."

See, God tells us that we are going to have the ups, downs and all arounds part of life. He didn't promise us a perfect life, but he did promise he would be there every step of the way, and he keeps that promise even on the days when it feels as if you are completely by yourself. 

NEWS FLASH!

The devil uses our weaknesses to make us feel alone, to make us feel as if NO ONE, not even God, cares. But that is FAR from the truth. Our lord and savior is ALWAYS there, even on the days we don't feel like he is, he is surrounding us. 

The devil uses our weaknesses to mess with our emotions. To make us mad, sad, angry, over the little things in life. He makes us think we should be mad at God that something didn't go right. But that's not the case. WE should be happy with our Heavenly Father all the time because he paid the biggest price so that we may live.

So, yes there is a time for everything in life, but during those low periods, praise God. During those high periods, praise God. During all the moments in life, PRAISE GOD, because he is with you every moment of everyday throughout your life no matter what it is time for, he is there. During war, peace, love, hate, silence, embraceable moments, weeping, laughter, mourning, dancing, breaking down, building up, killing, healing, birth, and even death. God. Is. Always. There. No matter what it is time for. 


So, knowing that God is with you always, what season are you in? What are YOU GOING TO DO in this time?


Blessings 


Aimee

Letting Go and Letting GOD!

wow, it has been awhile since I have been on here. I wish I could say that it is because I had no time, but in reality, I didn't make any time. Not a lot had changed, the boys I posted about still need prayer, they ALL need prayer. I just got home from a conference at the International House Of Prayer in Kansas City, God works in mighty ways... The one thing that God spoke into me is that, I need to trust him and give him my heart 100%, which for the most part I had. But I had been carrying some BIG baggage for a long time, I just try my best to hide it. But I need to do as Micah 7:7 says, "Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the GOD of my SALVATION; My GOD will hear me." Its wrote right there in stone, but yet it is hard for me to totally give it all to God, but I am getting there. I have had a hard heart when it comes to letting people in, yes, that includes God. But I shouldnt be that way with God, I mean, he should be the one I could trust through anything. But yet its hard... my parents and my brother, I trust with my life, but just the thought of letting someone, letting GOD take control, CONTROL, of my heart...well that to me seemed almost impossible for the longest time. I always said GOD had my heart, but in reality I tried to fill the void with other relationships but that couldn't and WOULDN'T work. God needed to be in charge, I needed to let him start tearing down the walls that I worked so hard to build up... the walls of insecurity, the walls of loneliness, the walls of broken trust... they all had to come down, but letting God actually have my heart, feeling the Holy Spirit come in and TAKE OVER is the best feeling you could ever have. I know God has great and mighty plans for me, and I am ready for what he has in store... Are you ready to let God take over and see what he has planned for you?

You can only make a difference, if you get help...From GOD!
Let GO! Let GOD!!
Blessings