This Week!

Holy Cow! This is the last week until finals and man am I having homework overload, really for just two classes, but it is a lot. Anyway, I have not posted a lot on here lately so I thought I would do a quick post showing some positive things I am excited about this week amid all the stress. So here it goes...;)

1. I am excited about Zours! They are probably my favorite candy and they are only sold at Walgreens, so... Dear Walgreens, please keep selling Zours. Your humble friend, Amanda

2. I am real excited I finally put pictures in my frames. Now I can see all your lovely faces everyday:)

3. Today I decided to start another knitting project mainly because the color gray was boring me. And yes for those who were wondering, it is going to be a scarf.

4. I have been really excited lately about the Holy Bible. I know that should always excite me but if I am being honest these past few months have be really terrible in the "quiet time" area and I think that transfers over into other aspects of my life. So this week will be a new beginning for me, keep me accountable. No, really you can.

5. I love that my Youth America bracelet is still going strong. It really bugs me but I think winning, which I will do no matter how many people doubt me, is more important than annoyance. YOU ARE GOING DOWN ELISE!!!!!

6. AUDREY HEPBURN FLATS! I have always wanted a pair of these and now I have them. They are a little snug but I will break them in, even if it take a bazillion blisters. I just love them soooo much.

7. I love that I got a butt-load of movies for a great price at a Blockbuster closing in Arnold. All these movies are ones I could watch often and I plan to. My collection is growing!

Well those are all the things that are making me happy this week and Lord knows I could use a little more happiness. Hope your world is full of laughter.

Much Love,

Amanda

Emotions

Emotions are a funny things sometimes. They are the most unpredictable things about being human I think. Currently, these are the two emotions I am plagued with and honestly I do not know why. Sometimes I wish I could be emotion less or never have to feel heavy emotions but in reality we learn from them. Emotions make us human. They allow us to love, to feel free, and to laugh without ceasing. They may also make us feel unworthy, disliked, or frustrated, but to me I would gladly take the bad so I can experience the good. I think the cost is worth it. Just remember, we may have emotions naturally but we control our emotions, our emotions do not control us. I cannot wait to move on from this period into the true joy God has waiting around the corner:)

Much Love,

Amanda

Read This!

So today during my quiet time with God I decided I should read Jude. Jude is a one chapter book but it has some great things to say. These were my favorite verses.

"But you my, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God's Love.
And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgement. Show mercy to still others but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives."
Jude 1:20-23

I think what really stuck out to me in these verses is what we as Christians are supposed to do around fellow Christians and non-Christians. The first part talks about building each other up and waiting on the Lord. When we get together with fellow Christians we are supposed to encourage each other in our walks with God and worship and pray together in his name. That is how we are built up in our walk of faith. By being built up we can then go to non-Christians and show them mercy and help bring them to Christ like the Great Commission calls for us to do. But we are supposed to make sure we don't get caught up in the sin that they have in their lives. It kinda goes together. Without being built up by fellow Christians we can't go out and bring people to God. Its a cycle:)

Chictopia Obsessed

For awhile now I have been obsessed with the fashion website Chictopia. It is so fun to browse the different outfits of that day and I always feel inspired by each person's new take on clothing. It is also a great place to find some awesome fashion blogs. You should check it out:)
Much Love,
Amanda

images via Chictopia

The Most Difficult Love

Have you ever loved and hated someone at the same time? That someone to me would have to be my best friend(s). It's funny that someone who means so much to you could make you the mosst frustrated you have ever been. Then it hit me. That's the point. Our relationships with are supposed to teach us patience and compassion. God created best friends so we could learn from them and learn to love them at the same time. It may be frustrating getting to the best friend status but once you figure it out, the results are well worth the wait.

"Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
Much Love,
Amanda

The Same Power

Hello All,
Today I decided to finally really start this blogging process, but it may take awhile to get the hang of it, so bear with me. I constantly have a million thoughts running through my head and taking the time to focus on one and writing something of any importance about it is proving to be quite a challenge. Today though, I was reminded of these lyrics that I wanted to share with you all as a little reminder about what God gives you when He enters your life.

"The Same Power that Conquered the Grave,"
"Lives in me, Lives in me."
"Your Love the Rescued the Earth,"
"Lives in me, Lives in me."
-"The Same Power", Hillsong

Those are pretty powerful lyrics, if you ask me and also very true. When God is living in your heart, He equips you with supernatural power and unconditional love, so you can conquer temptation and bring others to Him. Power and Love live in YOU! Don't forget it.
Much love,
Amanda

So, I obviously have not been around for awhile but don't give up on me yet. I will be back soon, I promise.
Love,
Amanda

Hello All!

My name is Amanda Renae and today I am starting my blogging adventure. Frankly, I am a little nervous. I have never been one to tell my thoughts and feelings to complete strangers but I thought I should start and here is my reasoning. I don't know how many times I have wondered if anyone in the world was going through what I was going through and I always thought it would be nice if someone was. So my thoughts are, if I can help or encourage any person while they are going through a tough time, I will be doing a worthwhile task. Now, I know that most likely no one will ever read this blog but that is okay because sometimes I can learn from myself too. I think I have something to say and since most people don't want to take time and listen, I think blogging would be best. Plus, you don't get interrupted every five seconds. Well, here I am completely uncensored. Please be careful, my heart's on the line.
Much Love,
Amanda Renae

P.S. Trust me this blog is not going to be a bunch of pictures of me, but I thought this one summarized who I am and how I try to look at life. I hope I bring a positive air to this blog always, if I don't call me out:)