I LUV Britt Nicole!! =)

Hey eveyone,
  Hope y'all had a good Easter!! Sorry I didn't get around to posting Happy Easter sooner.
  I love Britt Nicole and I am SUPER excited that her new album is out!! =) This is one of my favorites on the new album, and since y'all liked "All This Time" I thought that I would post this one for you!! BTW, there is a playlist on youtube if you want to listen to the whole CD!!
  This song says it all, and I can't really add to anything...not that I would want to. But if you have any thoughts about it, let me know...
  Have a good rest of the week!! =)

~Olivia~
Ps.37:4

Beautiful Katie!! =)

Hey everyone, 

  Friends are a huge part of our lives, and we need friends. God has given me the most amazing friend, Katie, and she means the world to me!! I don't know what I did without her before I met her, because she is everything that anyone could hope for in a friend!! 

  Yesterday, life took its tole on me, and I let it push me down to the ground. But that was before I got a phone call from Katie!! She stretched out her hand, and helped me up off the ground. She encouraged me in so many ways, and helped me put my focus back to where it needed to be!! Thanks Katie!! =) 

  Katie this is for you!! 

Kindness - you are a perfect picture of kindness even when I don't deserve it!!

Able - you are able to do anything that you put your mind to. DON"T EVER let anyone tell you can't!! =) 

Teacher - the things that you've taught me over the past few years are precious, and priceless. Thank you!!

Inspiration - you inspire me to be a better daughter, sister, and follower of Christ!!

Excellent - you're excellent at everything you do!! =) 

Katie, I love you dearly, and God is going to do great things through, and in you!! =) Never let anyone tell you that you're nothing, because God says you're golden in His eyes!! 

Love,

  ~Olivia~

Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 12:1,2

Hebrews 11:1 - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Hebrews 12:1,2 - "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

So these are just a few of the verses that I've been reading in my quiet time. These verses particular have really stuck out to me, and stuck with me the past few days. I thought that I would share them with you, and I hope that they bless, and challenge you as much as they did me!! =)

~Olivia~

Tell me what you think...!!

Hey all, 

   So, I've been wondering....I have seen a ton of hits on the "He Said" post, but I don't know what you guys think of it. What does this song mean to you? What has God taught you through this song? And what are you doing in your own life that says, "I know God isn't going to give me more then I can take, and He'll NEVER let me go. So I'm gonna trust Him"? I want to know how God has been blessing you through this song!! Talk to me!! =)

~Olivia~

Opportunity

Hey there, Everyone!

Hope y'all are enjoying your day of worship and rest! :) Also hope that your day has been just as pretty as mine has! See, spring is in full swing here....and the weather is absolutely beautiful! So yeah, hope that y'all are having nice weather as well!

I wanted to share with y'all a fabulous opportunity! The Teenage LifeClub is sending out pro-life letters through the month of March. These letters are going to the Supreme Court and the White House. They are hoping for 1 million letters, and they need your help to make it possible! Please check out there blog for more details: http://www.theteenagelifeclub.blogspot.com/ .

Thank you! Have a wonderful day!

Emily

"Treasures" by Martha Snell Nicholson

  Love this poem, and its so true. It's a good reminder that I think we too often need. WAY too often I find myself in this place. But God, through His Word (and music), brings me back to Him, and says, "Hey I'm all you need. Delight in Me, and I will give you the desires of your heart. You can't find your desires, happiness, or peace anywhere else. I am ALL you need." And lately I've been finding that our in incredible ways!! 

One by one He took them from me,

All the things I valued most, 

until I was empty-handed;

Every glittering toy was lost. 

And I walked earths highways, grieving,

In my rags and poverty. 

Till I heard His voice inviting,

"Lift your empty hands to Me!" 

So I held my hand toward heaven, 

And He filled them up with a store

Of his own transcendent riches,

Till they could contain no more. 

And at last I comprehended

With my stupid mind and dull,

That God COULD not pour His riches

Into hands already full! 

~Olivia~ 
Ps. 37:4 
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." 

He Said (Feat. Chris August) - Group 1 Crew

  

    I love music, and often if I'm struggling to make a decision, or I'm in the middle of a trial, or just down about life, the Lord always speaks to me in the biggest ways through music...and yes, through His Word as well.

    I have been struggling with a decision about my summer. Last summer I went to work away from home for a good Christian family, and things didn't go well for me. I made some bad decisions, and my bosses wife and I didn't get along all that well. I wasn't expecting the family to ask me back, and I really didn't want to go back at all. But in January, the family asked me back. And they asked me back. AND they asked me back again. I felt really bad, and I kind of felt that I owed to to them for the trouble that I caused them last year. Plus I wanted to prove to myself that I could be on my own, and make wise decisions. My parents let me make the decision, but ultimately had the final say if he didn't feel at peace about it. So with a lot of prayer, consideration, and talks with my mom, and dad, I decided that I am going to go back. 

   Two of the songs that really spoke to me were "You Lead" by Jamie Grace, and this song, "He Said" by Gruop1Crew. It felt like God was standing right in front of me, and saying it to my face. I know now that last summer wasn't a mistake, and that God had me there for a reason. I still feel terrible about it, and a big part of me wishes that I hadn't gone because it would have saved me, especially me parents, a lot of pain. And still don't know if going back is what I want to do, and I am scared to death of going back. But if He doesn't want me there, then He'll pull me out of it, and if I go then it is His will. I'll take what I learned from last summer, apply it, and serve the people that I work for all for the glory of God.

    If you're listening to this song right now, and you're in the middle of a trouble or trial, I hope that you find hope in this song, and that God speaks to you. I know what it feels like to be confused, and alone, and in pain because of a past mistake. But remember what He said: "I won't give you more then you can take. And I might let you bend, but I won't let you break. I'll never ever let you go." 

~Olivia~

Update on Prayer Requests

  Ok, I have noticed that we have been getting a good number of hits on my "Prayer Request" post that I had posted quite a while ago. I am sorry that I completely forgot to update all of you on those two requests. In fact, I finally clicked the post because we were getting hits on it, and I forgot what is it was that we asked prayer for. 

  My friend, Elora, recovered quickly, and she was able to play the last few games of basketball this season. Thank you for your prayers for Elora...I know she appreciated it!! My other friend, Melissa, also recovered quickly to everyone's surprise. She missed some games, but again, she was able to play the last few games of the season. 

  Thanks again for your prayer everyone!! =)

~Olivia~

Trust in the Lord!!

 I was on Facebook, and my cousin posted a photo, and this is what is said:

   F - alse

         E - vidence 

          A - ppearing 

R - eal 

  Ps. 34:4 - "I sought the Lord, and He heard me, 

                  And delivered be from my fears.

I love this!! <3 

~Olivia~

Food for Thought...

I found this quote and I really like it. What do you think?

“It is better to be hated for what you are then to be loved for what you are not.”

   
You know, sometimes we try to change the way we look, the we talk, the way we walk, what we wear, and everything about us, and the way that God made us to try to fit in with others...to be part of the "cool" crowd. We think that because we are the way we are, people won't like us, and we have to try to be someone, or something else so that they will. Well, I have news for us: If the people that we call friends don't like us the way that God made us, and intended us to be; and if we have to change our image to fit in with the "cool" crowd, because they "like" us better that way, and it's easier, then it isn't worth changing for.

Hope this makes you think a bit!!

~Olivia~