Romans 5:9-11

Now that we are set right with God by means of this sacrificial death, the consummate blood sacrifice, there is no longer a question of being at odds with God in any way. If, when we were at our worst, we were put on friendly terms with God by the sacrificial death of his Son, now that we're at our best, just think of how our lives will expand and deepen by means of his resurrection life! Now that we have actually received this amazing friendship with God, we are no longer content to simply say it in plodding prose. We sing and shout our praises to God through Jesus, the Messiah!
Romans 5:9-11

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Dream a little Dream of Dreams

Imagine if one day all of your dreams came true, like everything you ever dreamed of. And what if it stayed like that for a few days or maybe even a year? What would your plans be, if they actually came real? Mine would be ridiculous. So much planning.

That would be totally awesome! I wouldn't know what to do with myself. Life, I think, would feel that much better. It would be like living inside your head, or in your sketch book.

First off, I have way too many dreams to list and I'm sure you do too. But everyone should have at least a top ten. I'll try and narrow mine down.

So here are mine (not in any particular order):

1. Living life in the world of Harry Potter
      -> Everyone who is a HP fan dreams of this. I've always wanted to jump inside
         the novels and just know who Harry Potter is. I would love to meet all
        the characters and visit all the locations. Which is why I'm so excited that
        they made a Wonderful World of Harry Potter. One day, I'll be walking
        down the streets of Diagon Alley and entering the candy store called Honey
        Dukes, or entering Olivander's, the wand maker's shop. And after
        grabbing all my school supplies, I'll heading off towards Hogwarts, to be
        sorted into my house and living life in the wizarding world. Trust me all
        you Muggles, this dream of mine will come true one day!

2. Joining the "Glee Club" aka joining the cast
       -> Before I wasn't a Gleek, and I made fun of it. But once I started
           to watch it and follow it for Darren Criss, I sort of fell in love and
           started becoming obsessed. Oops, oh well!
          But anyways, besides that, I'm a huge fan and would do anything
          to see them live in concert and have a meet and greet. But what
          my dream is, is to be best buddies with the cast (childish I know,
          but deal with it). I've sort of fallen in love with each one of them.
          If I was apart of the cast, I think I would be a happy, happy child,
          like a child entering a candy store.
          That way, if I joined the cast, I'd be famous and I would be able to
          dance. FINALLY.

3. Working on the premises of Disneyland and becoming a Princess
      -> Oh man, this dream is still a dream that I dream for it to be real.
           If I had the privileges to work alongside of Mickey Mouse, I'd be
           speachless. My dream would come true for real. To be a character
           or someone who cleans up the park, or is a waitress in the
           restaurants, or is one of the people who controls the rides, would
           be absolutely amazing. I'm sure anyone would want this dream.
           Plus its Disneyland, you're like walking into a land of happiness.
           Trust me, I've been there several times (aka 7 or 8) and I feel
           it every time. But imagine working, and having that experience
           every single time of you freaking life. I'd be one happy girl
           (again).

4. Traveling ALL around the World
      -> Oh traveling. I'd adore this. If I had all the money in the world,
            I'd do this in a heart beat. I'd visit every city, province, state,
            country, and continent. And another thing with money, I'd give
            it to the needy, helpless, and the homeless. Because that's just
            the heart that I have.
            Plus, I'd have the perfect camera to take the perfect shots. Oh
            traveling how you seem to catch me every time.

5. Create my own/ be in a music video
      -> I love music and for some reason, being in a music video would be
           crazy. Just being in a video keeps that memory real.
           I guess this sort of goes along the same line of Glee.
           Just to be involved in a song/video would be absolutely awesome.
           :)

6. Design my own house
      ->I've always had the creative mind of making my own dream house.
          I even have pictures to prove my creativeness. Except they are
          unrealistic, so unrealistic its quite funny to look back at them. For
          the longest time, I wanted to be an interior decorator, because I
          love the fact of making my own designs in houses. Who wouldn't
          want to design their own house? Like if you had the money and
          the opportunity, I would and I would enjoy every second of it.

7. Go on a date with each one of my celebrity actors/musicians (Toooooo many to list, I'm deeply sorry)
      -> This is pretty self explanatory. Not much needs to be said here.
             ;) And trust me, those dates would be marvelous. We'd go everywhere and do
             everything and make that a night to remember. Bam.

8. Involved in a Movie
      ->K, seriously! Being in a movie would be epic! Imagine that, dude,
          everyone would want that. And no this is nothing like my second dream.
          This is pure epicness, think about it. Being involved in Harry Potter,
          Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings,
          Star Trek, etc... DREAM COME TRUE. I can't say much more, it's
          just so epic. Too epic to even think of.

9. Living life successfully
      ->I know this sounds silly, and kind of common. But think about it.
          Wouldn't you want this? I think you would, because it wouldn't
          be fair for yourself.
          I know this sounds so broad, but think, you need a job & attend
          college/university to get you to where you want to be.
          Then you would want to find someone right for you and start a
          family, and continue to live life successfully.
          It sure is a dream of mine. Obviously, I won't have any of the
          other dreams that are listed above. But maybe one day a few
          would happen and I would need to think realistically. Make them
          all realistic. I guess, thats the difference between:
          real life & inside your head

10. Meeting Jesus
      ->This has been a dream ever since I was little. He has helped me out
          so much in my life and I thank Him for everything. But meeting Him,
          for sure, will come true. I know that our relationship is strong and
          that it will grow day by day. Jesus rocks, and I love Him to death.
          And I'll love Him forever and always. I'm excited to live with Him, 
          once I move into the Kingdom of God.

K, I literally had to think very, very hard for those 10 and give a small description too.

This has no meaning, just the fact that everyone has dreams and would love to live them. And you can live those dreams, it just doesn't come that naturally. You just have to work your butt off to get to that position. Sometimes it won't come that easily, but if you work your way towards that dream, it sure can happen, even if they aren't realistic. :)
Trust me, it'll happen one day.


So tell me, what are your dreams?

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

A Life Ahead of me.




This year my church hosted the Women's Conference. We had amazing speakers and an amazing team that put this entire thing together. I couldn't believe how beautiful it turned out to be, so many people, the church was packed and the speakers really knew what they were talking about. I learned a lot; it was pretty powerful. God was there the entire time. I loved every minute of it.
At first I had a moment where I thought that I shouldn't be there and I wanted to go home so badly. There was a lot of things that happened that day (which I'm not going to name) and I wasn't too pleased. But I got passed the fact that I was depressed and moved onto much more greater things. And I learned about it the entire women's conference. Thank God I didn't give up. I kept going, and I went every day.
He's done something in my life and has given me a passion.
Since there was many Australian speakers, I have given the thought of going there for a visit and maybe even school. I just feel like that is where I'm supposed to be. And if not school, then to find myself in God, and become closer to him in many ways. Every time I think about it, it makes me excited. And I've never felt like this for school, or a trip by myself before. I hope it works out.
The conference was amazing, and I feel that I learn something every year.

I can't wait for next year,
Life Women's Conference 2012, here we come!

   "Stand up in the challenge, and don't fall back" - Helen Burns
   "Have Courage to get up and get back at it again;
      When you are focused on the why, courage takes place and grows" - Holly Wagner
   "As long as we are in company with one another, we can stand up together" - Dr. Robi
   "Don't lose sight of the big picture of your own life" - Dianne Wilson