Lesson from 2011

The year 2011 has come to a close. This year has gone by so fast. It's had its ups and downs, its good times and its bad times, just like every year does. I have learned so many incredible things this year, especially towards the end of this year. I think the most important lesson I learned is: GOD IS ALWAYS IN CONTROL! I am a huge planner. I had the next two years of my life planned out, but then something happened that shattered that plan. I had to learn to let go of the pieces of my plan and let God have them and replace them with His perfect, unbreakable plan for me. I am looking forward to watching God's plan for me unfold over this new year. My reminder for 2012: GOD IS IN CONTROL AND HE IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!

The First Snowfall of the Year

Time has really been flying! I'm watching the first snowfall of the year from my window. I can't say I'm a big fan of snow, but I always love seeing the first snowfall of the year. It's so white and new and exciting. I just love it! I think one of my favorite things about snow is the fact that every snowflake is created differently, just like every person is created differently. I just think it's amazing the little things God puts in our lives to remind us how special we are.

Beautiful for Me by: Nicole Nordeman

Beautiful for Me

Nicole Nordeman

Every girl young and old has to face her own reflection.
Twirl around, stare it down. What’s the mirror gonna say?
With some luck, you’ll measure up, but you might not hold a candle to the rest.
“Is that your best?” says the mirror to the mess.But there’s a whisper in the noise.
Can you hear a little voice and he says,

"Has anybody told you you’re beautiful? You might agree if you could see what I see
Oh ‘cause everything about you is incredible.
You should have seen Me smile the day that I made you beautiful for Me"

If it’s true beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.
What my life and what’s inside to give Him something to behold?
I want a heart that’s captivating. I wanna hear my Father say,

"Has anybody told you you’re beautiful? You might agree if you could see what I see.
Oh 'cause everything about you is incredible.

You should have seen Me smile the day that I made you beautiful for e."M

Close your eyes. Look inside.
Let Me see the you that you’ve been trying to hide
Long ago, I made you so very beautiful, so I ought to know you’re beautiful

"Has anybody told you you’re beautiful? You might agree if you could see what I see
Yeah ‘cause everything about you is incredible.
You should have seen me smile the day that I made you beautiful, You’re so beautiful.
Beautiful for me. Has anybody told you?"

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Philippians 4:8

This is the verse that this blog is based off of. I absolutely love this verse! It's one of my favorite verses in Bible and has been my life verse for the past couple of years. It reminds me of where my thoughts should be. My thoughts can lead to so many things, like words and actions. If my thinking is in the proper place than my words and my actions will be as well.

OUR THOUGHTS BECOME OUR WORDS AND ACTIONS!