During the GO trip every night we would have a 'holy huddle'. Darius would teach a lesson. I wanted to share what he taught.

The more tired I am, the less patience I will have.

Just because I'm obedient to God doesn't mean I won't suffer.

Patience=Long suffering. 2 Timothy 3:12 - In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted

I am rich. Ecclesiastes 5:10Whoever loves money never has money enough;
whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income.
This too is meaningless.

God wants me to use my money to benefit others.

Don't love money.

Desire a great name over great riches.

God wants us to continually be in communication with Him. James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.

God wants me to understand why I'm going through a trial and how He can use it for His glory.

Prayer can remove my problem or give me the grace I need to get through the situation.

Get righteous people to pray for me.

Just because I grow in age, doesn't mean I'll grow in maturity.

If I'm growing in my fiath, everyday, I should be more like Jesus than I was the day before.

Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Don't conform, be transformed.

Honestly evaluate my life in light of God's word.

Hear and do what God teaches you.

Have an awareness that extra trials will come.

Just because a kid doesn't start a relationship with Christ, doesn't mean they weren't listening.

God can bring good through bad circumstances.

Allow God to scatter me where He wasnts me to be.

So that's it! Great reminders. :)

Thankful

So this last month, being at camp and all, I heard a lot of people talk about stuff that was going on in their lives. Most of it bad. And after a while, it started to bother me. We have SO much to be thankful for, and yet they continue to complain about some thing in their life and ignore all the things that are actually good.
I'm not saying I don't complain about stuff...I've just finally realized what I have.
Here's some things you can be thankful for, even when things aren't great.
-That God DIED for you, and He loves you and is ALWAYS there for you.
-Your family. It may be a bit messed up haha but family is family!
-Your parents. They may be divorced, or you may have only one, but at least you have them. There are thousands of orphans, and here you are with parents and you hardly thank them for everything they do for you.
-Your friends. Do I really need to explain that one?
-A house. A bed. Clothes. FOOD.
-AIR CONDITIONING!
-Money. You may never have 'enough' but you always seem to get through...(thank God for that one...)
-Pets. Seriously, pets can bring so much joy.
-A phone, or computer.
-Music. You may not obsess over music as much as I do, but everyone loves music.
-Church. My church isn't even in it's own building! But I love it, and God uses it.
-Knowing that no matter what happens, you will always have God. I remember Tasha and Christina said something a few weeks ago at church...It was that once we have accepted Christ, He is always in us. So wherever we are, no matter what is going on, He is with us.
-Knowing that when you die, you are going to the best place-Heaven.
-Your health. Most of us aren't seriously sick or anything, right?
-Our country's freedom. And really, Obama hasn't done anything too crazy yet has he? :P
-Religious freedom. We don't have to worry about being killed or punished for following God, unlike other countries.

So you see, we really have a lot to be thankful for. And the Bible says to praise God, even in the storms. :)

Verses

Wow, two posts in a day!
So I've been doing this thing where when I'm really bored or I just don't know what to do about something, I read a chapter of the Bible and write down everything that stood out....Here's some from today.

Proverbs 16:2-3 all the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, but the Lord weighs the motives. commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

Proverbs 16: 11 A just balance and scales belong to the Lord; All the weights of the bag are His concern.

Proverbs 16:17-18 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.

Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Proverbs 16:25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.

Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is god medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 17:27 He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

-Hayley

Viruses of Life

So we found out my computer has over 60 viruses. Wow. And what's weird is that I have virus protection on it. Apparently it hasn't worked haha.
But this reminds me of something; God is like virus protection...He's always there for us and He protects us. But sometimes He lets stuff happen to us. :)
That's why we need to trust Him and follow Him.
There's this verse I haven't been able to forget this past week. It's Psalm 66:15 As for me, I shall call upon God, and the Lord will save me.

Something cool that's happened--I'm saving up money for that super awesome camera I want. The problem was that I didn't really have a way of getting more money. I'm trying to sell some old show clothes but that hasn't gone anywhere. But I got a call on Monday from this lady I've babysat for and she asked if I could babysit every Monday in July from like 7:30 to 5. Of course I said yes! And then today I got asked to babysit tomorrow for someone. :) So now I'm going to have some more money. But I have a plan. Since we're going to the Grand Canyon in two weeks, and camp is in 3 weeks, I have decided to buy a smaller digital camera to have until I can get the big one. Haha I'm trying to decide between 3 Nikon's. Guess I'll decide at the store...

As you might be thinking, yes I am on my mom's computer. Haha which is a twin of mine.
Tonight is Mall Madness for church. Can't wait!

-Hayley