Family

Hey everyone. Haven't blogged in a while, I know. School's been keeping me busy and stuff like that, but I though I'd take some time to write today. So..... me and my sister have been having some difficulties... its a very long story, but long-story-short... it's something that we can't agree on. I won't get into all the details, because I don't want to be typing all night. But anyway, it's something that I can't really talk about with people, including her, and I don't know what to do. Ever feel like you have no one to go to that will understand? Or that if you go to someone they just won't get it? Well, I'm in that boat. But now I'm coming to realize that I really don't have to be... I've been neglecting the one person that I know will always listen and understand- Jesus Christ. Sometimes I just want to keep my feelings to myself, when really, I would feel so much better if I just got down on my knees and talked to God for a little while. I know that I don't really get a straight forward answer, but I know that He's listening, and He cares, and if I trust in Him, He will provide. I have a teacher that told me, the more you love the Lord, the easier it will be to love your family. When you put your family before the Lord, you just get rapped up in trying to make everything perfect. I want to start putting God first in my life, and start relying on His will for me, rather than my own. When I go along with what I want for myself, and shrug away the thought that it's probably not God's plan, I end up in a mess like the one I'm in now. I definitely want to resolve the problems that I'm having with my sister, because they really are not worth fighting over, and I love her too much to let something like this come between us. Too often I forget that God is writing my life story, and He is writing my love story. Not me! I just need to put my life in His hands, and say, "Here you go. May Your will be done." It's like having a piece of paper and a pen that you can write your life story on. You need to let go of that pen and place it in God's hands. Let Him do the writing. No one knows you better than He does! He knew who you'd be before the world even existed. He loves you more than anyone in the world, and He knows what's best for you. Of course this isn't the easiest thing to do- handing that pen over to Jesus, but it's definitely rewarding.

Walk the walk, talk the talk

Today in chapel, our speaker gave us an analogy for evangelism. She said, what if you had the cure for cancer? Wouldn't you want to tell everyone?! Well, we Christians have what everyone needs- the good news of Jesus Christ. Personally, I think that Jesus Christ is more important that the cure for cancer. Sickness is temporary. Eternity is forever. Plus, once we enter Heaven, we won't have to worry about sickness. There are people in the world who haven't heard about Jesus or don't want to believe in Him. We know what is needed to get to heaven, so why not share it with the world? We don't have all the time in the world to tell people. We need to get out there and spread God's word with everyone. Don't let being shy hold you back. God will work through you and He will give you the words to speak. Moses wasn't a good speaker, but he still followed the Lord's commands and led the Israelites out of Egypt. No one should let the fear of striking out keep them from playing the game. God wants us to lead others to Him. That's our job as Christians.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, - Matthew 28:19
He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. - Mark 16:15-16

Blessings

A few years ago, I lost something very dear to me. My school Cornerstone Christian Academy which I had gone to from 4th-7th grade. My dad was the principal and my teacher and I love it. I know that some kids would dread having their parents as teachers, but I didn't mind at all. He was the best teacher I ever had. Sadly, in 2008, the school had to close. It was very hard to let go, but I knew that God must have had a plan. 8th grade came and I was at a public school. I didn't like it. At first I thought it would be cool to be able to wear whatever I wanted and to have such a big school, but it soon came clear to me that it wasn't worth it. I wanted out. I was bullied at the beginning by one girl and it was tough, but it soon blew over. I prayed that God would give my opportunities to be a witness to others but I still didn't want to be there. The few friends that I had, noticed how I didn't swear or act like other kids. I told them why-I'm a Christian. After that year, i prepared for the high school. I was accepted into the dance squad, which was pretty much the only thing I was looking forward to. Then, about 2 days before school started, my dad told me that he had gotten a call from the Christian school that he had gotten a job at, and that they would make it financially possible for me to come. I was shocked. He told me that if I wanted to go, I would have to go on a trip with school's high school the net day. It was very short notice but I was happy to have such a great opportunity. I was kind of upset to have to give up the dance squad, but now that I look back at it, it was a small price to pay for such an amazing school. I thank God for my new school. God has showed me over these past few years that when He closes one door, He opens another. I just had to trust and rely on Him.

God forgives

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through Me." -John 14:6
Salvation is easy. Jesus love you and wants you to love Him back. He is there for the taking and He will welcome you with open arms.
Romans 3:23 says, For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Although we have sinned, and will continue to sin, God forgives us. We are only human and it is our nature to sin. God understands and he wants to be there for You. He wants you to trust.
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. -Ephesians 2:8
We need to have faith in God to be there for us. He is an awesome God and He loves us.
Romans 10:9 says, If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Salvation is that simple. God told us what we need to do. He wants us to believe in Him and in His Son Jesus Christ.
For God so loved the world that he have His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. -John 3:16
God gave the ultimate gift. He made the ultimate sacrifice because He loves us that much. He gave his only Son to die for us. He has prepared a place for us in heaven and all it takes is to accept Jesus into your heart and to believe that He has saved You. If you'd like to accept Jesus into your heart, you're welcome to say this prayer.
"Dear heavenly Father. Thank You for sending Your only Son to die for me. I know that I am a sinner and that I fall short of Your glory. Come into my life and make me new. Lord, I want to live my life for You. Help me to live a life pleasing to You. Thank You for Your free gift. I believe that You've prepared a place for me in Heaven and I thank You for Your unconditional love. In Jesus Christ's name, Amen.
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Are you on the right track?

In the past, I have blogged about random thing, including movies, shows, etc. Random stuff to keep me busy. While I intend to continue with those blogs, I have decided to start a blog for people with a need for God. It's a need-to-know subject and a great one. I hope that you will continiue to view my blogs. I would love to reach out to people all over the world who would like to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. So let me ask you this...are you ready to make the change. A Christian life envolves dedication and a love for God. Though it may not be easy sometimes, it is well worth it to be able to know that Jesus has prepared a place in heaven for you. I hope that through my blogs, you can come to a better understanding a God and how he can work in your life. So how are you today? Are you living a life that you're proud of? Or more importantly, are you living a life that God would be proud of? If you were to face judgement infront of God today, what would He say? These are some questions worth thinking about.
Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." -John 3:3
There is love in the red letters.

~Megan<3