Thoughts

Hello whoever reads this :)

It's crazy to me how your life can be one way one second and then in the blink of an eye, it can be completely different- everything has changed. You look back at old pictures, videos, notes and just see the gradual change over time. You see the promises you made and the way you felt about a certain someone at a certain time. And now those people may not even be in your life anymore. How does that happen? How does someone go from being your everything to..nothing? You see the things that once made you happy and the things that made you sad. You remember how simple life was when you were a kid and realize it only gets harder. It's a bit depressing, but I don't think it's supposed to be. I think change is supposed to be exciting and welcomed. It's inevitable and knowing that, we can set our attitude on how we are going to react to certain changes.

Experiences that cause our lives to change can be sorrowful or joyful, but we just have to remember that our lives on this earth are going to end. We are not going to live forever and I think when we realize that, it gives our hearts and minds a different perspective. That thought helps us to welcome that inevitable change. It helps the process of dealing with hardships. Most changes (speaking from my life) have come from dealing with things that hurt. Most changes are forced on us, which causes some people to dislike the very thought of change. But we need to realize that changes in our lives are messages from God. Whether happy or sad, everything happens for a reason. God doesn't want us to be unhappy-that is not His goal. He, through hardships and pain, is trying to teach us perseverance and strength. The book of James tells us that. It's about picking ourselves up and dealing with it. Changes that cause trials are supposed to be full of hope and joy because in the end God is in control. That gives me peace. God knows way more than I do, so whatever happens in life, I know that it is for my greater good.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." James 1:2-3

Party Hats On

Hello, 

I'm listening to a band, not sure if they are new or old, but they are awesome. Gungor. My brother introduced me to them. 

Christmas was yesterday. The day that Christ was sent from his heavenly home to this evil earth to show us a little bit about what it means to love. Love people, not the presents that are so neatly wrapped under the Christmas tree. 

I'm afraid the meaning of Christmas has been forgotten. The true meaning. People should feel nothing but joy on Christmas Day because each year we celebrate the same coming of Christ from a virgin. Yet, our moods on Christmas change according to the gift we are given. If our gift is awesome, then of course we are going to live out the rest of the day with joy because that gift is on our minds. On the other hand, if we are given something we didn't really ask for or even want, then we are put in a sour mood. I know this because each year my spirit on Christmas is different. 

What if on Christmas Day we were to gather around a tree with nothing underneath? I know I would be disappointed, that's how I know my meaning of Christmas has altered greatly from the true meaning of Christmas. 

This is a bit cliche, but we need to remember the real reason for the season. Seriously. Christmas is over, but the 25th is not the only day we celebrate Christ...it's every day. Every day is a celebration for what Christ has done for us because each day we wake up is Christ giving us a chance at life. A chance to worship Him and show others what love really means. So, even though Christmas has come and gone, it's not too late to remember and celebrate the true meaning of yesterday. So put on your party hats. 

Happy (belated) birthday, Jesus.

I'm new.

I guess I should actually do something with this blog since I want to follow Dia Frampton and her wonderful stories. I don't really mind if no one reads this, I want to use it as a get away.

Let me introduce myself: Hi. My name is Abbie. :) I'm in college now. Just a little, baby freshman trying to figure out what I would love to spend the rest of my life doing. It's a journey that I am excited to take.
God is very important in my life. It's not one of those things where you just add it in because it's the "right thing to do." Kind of like adding the Bible to your favorite books list. There is nothing wrong with that, I guess, it's just different. I was that person, but now the fact that the Bible is actually my favorite book means something. Without God, I am nothing. I will post a lot about Him on here, just because every day He shows me something new. Amazing is an understatement.
I'm a very simple person. Give me ice cream, a blanket, fuzzy socks, or Christmas music and I am happy.
I think that's enough for right now.

You're beautiful. <3