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Friday, August 23, 2013
New definition for sexy
According to Ashton"Chris" Kutcher the rules to being sexy are: "Be smart. Be Kind. Be Compassionate". I have to say that he definitely earned some respect from me after watching his speech at the Teen Choice Awards this year. This a message that all young ladies and even young men should hear! You're worth is not defined by how your physical body looks! There is so much more to you than that! Check it out! Way to go Chris!!!
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Let's try this again...
"I found us in a photograph
I saw me and I had to laugh
You know I'm not who I was."
-Brandon Heath, I'm Not Who I was
A similar feeling surfaced as I logged back on the blog that I start my senior year of high school. (I refuse to delete the earlier posts because of the irony!) You can imagine how funny it was to read the words that I wrote as an innocent, naive, high school girl.
As I sit five days away from the beginning of my SENIOR YEAR of COLLEGE I can't help but think, "Where has the time gone?" and "FINALLY, light at the end of the tunnel." (And why on earth am I writing this at 12:30 p.m.? What can I say, once I get an idea in my head there is no time like the present to put it into practice!)
In four years time a lot of things have changed/happened in my life while other things remained constant (Details to follow, eventually!). But in all things I take heart in knowing his TRUTH in Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
As the Lord would have it, I will not graduate from my "dream" college or my "dream" degree (Did I mention this was the "dream" of a high school girl and not a young, adult woman? Just checking!) Instead I will graduate with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science. (Hints my passion for personal wellness and fitness.) I still have no idea what is next!
One thing that I do know is that God has had his hands on throughout the entire process, even when I resisted (Me stubborn? Never!!!). I have found that his path is usually the best!
So as I begin on the journey of my senior year I hope to be able share something that will encourage you, bless you or inspire you whether it be in the realm of fitness, music, books, crafts, etc.
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."-1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV
Yep, that one still stings! Preaching to myself here: Am I really doing everything for God?
To set the tone of the blog I would like to share a short story with you:
While at dinner with my mother the other night I happened to run into some old high school friends. Friends that I used to feel inferior too. I wish I could say that body image has never been an issue for me, but for now lets just say that I did not escape my college years without a few major melt downs. Satan knew all too well that this was an area where he could break me down, and break he did!
Either way, before the end of the meal I made a trip to the restroom. To set the stage, I did happen to be wearing a cute outfit but my makeup and hair were a bit of a mess from my Sunday afternoon nap. I was slightly bummed that I was not dressed to a "T". (Let's be honest, that would be a rare occasion for me.)
As I started to wash, my hands a young girl walked in. As soon as she noticed me she stopped and said "Woah, you're pretty". It seemed as though her words were from the lips of an angel. Just when those old, self-doubts could have crept back in and ruined my perspective, the truth of the Lord rained down upon me! In God's eyes I am beautiful and that is all that matters. (Yes, I do still have trouble accepting that truth. especially with the pressures of today's society.Notice the title of my blog says "molding" not "complete".)
Today remember to listen to the Voice of Truth instead of lies! And why don't we look for a way to lift each other up whether it be a compliment or a recognition for a job well done?
To the little girl who took the time to notice me that day, "Thank you". I can't tell you how much your words blessed my heart!
-es
I saw me and I had to laugh
You know I'm not who I was."
-Brandon Heath, I'm Not Who I was
A similar feeling surfaced as I logged back on the blog that I start my senior year of high school. (I refuse to delete the earlier posts because of the irony!) You can imagine how funny it was to read the words that I wrote as an innocent, naive, high school girl.
As I sit five days away from the beginning of my SENIOR YEAR of COLLEGE I can't help but think, "Where has the time gone?" and "FINALLY, light at the end of the tunnel." (And why on earth am I writing this at 12:30 p.m.? What can I say, once I get an idea in my head there is no time like the present to put it into practice!)
In four years time a lot of things have changed/happened in my life while other things remained constant (Details to follow, eventually!). But in all things I take heart in knowing his TRUTH in Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
As the Lord would have it, I will not graduate from my "dream" college or my "dream" degree (Did I mention this was the "dream" of a high school girl and not a young, adult woman? Just checking!) Instead I will graduate with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science. (Hints my passion for personal wellness and fitness.) I still have no idea what is next!
One thing that I do know is that God has had his hands on throughout the entire process, even when I resisted (Me stubborn? Never!!!). I have found that his path is usually the best!
So as I begin on the journey of my senior year I hope to be able share something that will encourage you, bless you or inspire you whether it be in the realm of fitness, music, books, crafts, etc.
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."-1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV
Yep, that one still stings! Preaching to myself here: Am I really doing everything for God?
To set the tone of the blog I would like to share a short story with you:
While at dinner with my mother the other night I happened to run into some old high school friends. Friends that I used to feel inferior too. I wish I could say that body image has never been an issue for me, but for now lets just say that I did not escape my college years without a few major melt downs. Satan knew all too well that this was an area where he could break me down, and break he did!
Either way, before the end of the meal I made a trip to the restroom. To set the stage, I did happen to be wearing a cute outfit but my makeup and hair were a bit of a mess from my Sunday afternoon nap. I was slightly bummed that I was not dressed to a "T". (Let's be honest, that would be a rare occasion for me.)
As I started to wash, my hands a young girl walked in. As soon as she noticed me she stopped and said "Woah, you're pretty". It seemed as though her words were from the lips of an angel. Just when those old, self-doubts could have crept back in and ruined my perspective, the truth of the Lord rained down upon me! In God's eyes I am beautiful and that is all that matters. (Yes, I do still have trouble accepting that truth. especially with the pressures of today's society.Notice the title of my blog says "molding" not "complete".)
Today remember to listen to the Voice of Truth instead of lies! And why don't we look for a way to lift each other up whether it be a compliment or a recognition for a job well done?
To the little girl who took the time to notice me that day, "Thank you". I can't tell you how much your words blessed my heart!
-es
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