Want to hear God’s voice? Read His word. Need direction? Read His word. Need love? Read His word. It will reveal truths, it will direct your path, it will comfort and fill you. The answers you seek, the intimacy you long for it’s all there.

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soon to be my life.

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When you plant seeds in the garden, you don’t dig them up every day to see if they have sprouted yet. You simply water them and clear away the weeds; you know that the seeds will grow in time. Similarly, just do your daily practice and cultivate a kind heart. Abandon impatience and instead be content creating the causes for goodness; the results will come when they’re ready.

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∞  May 12, 2013 at 09:10pm
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how can i handle things that i can’t control?

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“Human After All” - Sierra Noble

You wiped the lipstick from your mouth
Took your momma’s diamond earrings out
Laid your dress out on the bed
Laid your head on my chest

Remember we said we were gonna live forever
And we would paint over the writing on the wall
We chase that sunset till we’re blind
Then wake up to find
We are only human after all
We are only human after all

If I’d known that it would end
I would’ve paid a little more attention
Memorized every look and touch
Every fragment of us

Remember we said we were gonna live forever
And we would paint over the writing on the wall
We chase that sunset till we’re blind
Then wake up to find
We are only human after all
We are only human after all

Starin’ out across the lake 
That horizon’s turnin’ red and grey
Watch the waves as the fall and rise
Like our dreams, like our lives

Remember we said we were gonna live forever
And we would paint over the writing on the wall
We chase that sunset till we’re blind
Then wake up to find
We are only human after all
We are only human after all

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langleav: Forget Me Not by Lang Leav. 

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Forget Me Not by Lang Leav. 

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∞  May 02, 2013 at 01:27pm
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if I could only touch You

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∞  May 01, 2013 at 12:45am
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sharing is caring

Acts 2:44-47

All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.
Acts 4:32
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. 
I think we can all concur in that this first church had an unbelievable community. The brothers and sisters were really one in love and in fellowship, sharing everything they had, even to the point of calling nothing their own. 
  
This is the Bible story for the kindergarten class I’m responsible for teaching tomorrow. We tell our children to share, to give up their toys, to be polite and to be considerate to one another. But do we actually do that ourselves? Do we share everything we have with those whom the Lord has called us to be in fellowship with? Do we consider our brothers and sisters to the point where we have everything in common, because Christ is truly everything? Would we give up our possessions for those who have a need? And most importantly, would we do that with a “glad and sincere heart?” Or would we be giving these things up because we know we should, because we’re expected to care for one another since we’re “Christians?” 
   
Last night, at HCA Bible Study (John 2), we talked a lot about sacrifices that should cost us something. A sacrifice is not truly a sacrifice if we just take the easy way out, going through the motions but not really putting our hearts into the surrender. I think that one of the ways we can practice this is by showing acts of sacrifice to our dear brothers and sisters, whom the Lord loves and treasures. Instead of going through the usual “Hi, how are you?” greeting whenever we see someone, sacrifice some time and ask what’s on their heart. Instead of heading straight for lunch after the message, stick back and thank those who sacrifice their mornings to help in the kitchen. 
God has given us such a wonderful community of believers to share and fellowship with. Don’t just share for the sake of sharing, like how some little kids reluctantly share their crayons because the teacher asked them to. Share out of a genuine heart, out of constant praise, out of unity and of one heart and mind in Christ. 
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∞  April 28, 2013 at 12:08am
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currently having a heart attack

I was in the middle of studying for one of my Statistics exams when I decided that it might be a good idea to check out the sample exam my professor posted online. Upon entering the website, however, I found a couple of words that hinted that the test was actually TODAY. Thursday. and had started an hour before.

In my head, my first thought was “That’s impossible. I could’ve sworn the test was on FRIDAY, not Thursday.” So I rushed to the official registrar’s website, and lo and behold, the test I was supposed to be taking had started an hour before, and I was in the middle of studying for that exact exam.

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So I basically freaked out, ran over to the building, and walked in conspicuously. Lucky for me, some people were exiting just as I was entering, so it wasn’t extremely awkward. Also, the test wasn’t that hard (considering that I had just been studying for it literally minutes before I took it), and I managed to finish it within an hour, which is 2 less hours than we were allotted. 

So yay. 

However, I am still in the middle of having a heart attack. I don’t know how my test went, considering my flustered mental state. 

But. In all things, To God be the Glory. It’s in moments like these where I remember my desperate need for His grace, His leading and guidance, and His sense of humor. 

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∞  April 25, 2013 at 04:08pm
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mysoulwilllive: leoreturns: I have been waiting all year to post this. Is it weird that this is basically how the weather actually is today?

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leoreturns:

I have been waiting all year to post this.

Is it weird that this is basically how the weather actually is today?

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I love these girls so much.  We’ve come so far in this past school year - losing and gaining, arguing and singing, pushing through to the very end.  Our group dynamic is unbelievable. We’re not the best musically; we make tons of mistakes, miss notes and rhythms, forget words and expressions, but each and very person is invaluable to the bond we share. Each person plays a very special role in my heart, and I’ve grown so much closer to these girls. 3 hours a week can make someone a better singer, but that time can also make the best of friends.  Who am I, that I would be so blessed by this group of young ladies? Looking back to how things were first semester, especially at the start of the year, we have come so far and gone through so much together. I have devoted my blood, sweat, and tears to this group. It isn’t at all easy; there are so many days that I wish I could just curl in bed and run away from all the responsibility and problems. But seeing these beautiful faces, knowing that each girl has impacted my sophomore year in the most profound way, it just makes me smile.  I need these girls. They keep me sane. They’re not only a musical outlet for me to grow and refine my skill, but they’re a group I can totally be myself in.  I just… don’t know how I got so lucky.

I love these girls so much. 

We’ve come so far in this past school year - losing and gaining, arguing and singing, pushing through to the very end. 

Our group dynamic is unbelievable. We’re not the best musically; we make tons of mistakes, miss notes and rhythms, forget words and expressions, but each and very person is invaluable to the bond we share. Each person plays a very special role in my heart, and I’ve grown so much closer to these girls. 3 hours a week can make someone a better singer, but that time can also make the best of friends. 

Who am I, that I would be so blessed by this group of young ladies? Looking back to how things were first semester, especially at the start of the year, we have come so far and gone through so much together. I have devoted my blood, sweat, and tears to this group. It isn’t at all easy; there are so many days that I wish I could just curl in bed and run away from all the responsibility and problems. But seeing these beautiful faces, knowing that each girl has impacted my sophomore year in the most profound way, it just makes me smile. 

I need these girls. They keep me sane. They’re not only a musical outlet for me to grow and refine my skill, but they’re a group I can totally be myself in. 

I just… don’t know how I got so lucky.

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chibird: Everyone finds a friend in the end, even the little cactus. :D Sidenote: I had an amazing/crazy time at state’s and prom. We’re going to national’s again! I’ll post more drawings this week to make up for the past few days~

chibird:

Everyone finds a friend in the end, even the little cactus. :D

Sidenote: I had an amazing/crazy time at state’s and prom. We’re going to national’s again! I’ll post more drawings this week to make up for the past few days~

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