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