She is powerful

I love her. She was an amazing woman after God's heart. I love the relationship she had with the Holy Spirit. Her passion. Her desire to please Him. She is such an inspiration.

If we only had many more like her today! What glorious days we would have. The Holy Spirit wants to move in the midst of His people but doesn't have a vessel that is willing to be used by Him.

Oh to have Him!

In the Splendor

Bless the Lord (Son of Man), I am sure this song has been out forever now but I just came across it this weekend when I was on my way to prayer Mountain a property my church has in Mount Carol (approximately 3 hrs way from the city). The place is beautiful one of these days when I go, I'll snap some pictures of the property if not just go to the link. It is truly a place where the presence of God abides. If you go to the mountain and you don't feel God then let's just say you should check yourself. GOD makes Himself known in that place. We have many activities there, youth camps, women retreats, men retreats, prayer watch. I love going to the mountain, it is peaceful and the best thing (or worse depending how much you love your phone) there is no signal so you can detach yourself from your phone, welll you are sort of force to, but it's great!

I pray you have a blessed Sunday!

GIVE

Girls love shoes!!! I love shoes, but what if you didn't have any and you had to walk miles to get water? What if you had to walk barefoot to school? What if you didn't have any shoes? If you are like me (and I am sure you are) you have tons of pairs of shoes in your closet some that you haven't worn in months others in years.

TOMS to be honest with you, I have seen the shoes before but no one told me of the great cause it supports. I will be buying my first pair of TOMS (this ones) =] I think they will be nice for the summer!

Life without shoes would suck and it would be painful. Make the lives of a child in need easier by
purchasing a pair of TOMS!

=]

I don't know if any of you fast. I did a 40 hour fast (all day monday and today until 2 pm) and it was a bit challenging because I have never fasted from all food ever. I have done the Daniel 21 day fast where you restrict what you eat (can't eat dairy, sugar, processed food, etc) it's pretty much vegan on steroids. But I have never done just water fast so it was interesting. I finally had some food today and it was yummy. I am extremely full now. 

Anyway if you want to do a fast make sure you know what your petition is (why are you fasting? what answer do you want from God?) Fasting is one of the many weapons Christians have, the other are praying and giving. We need to do all three prayer, fast and give. 

Well I hope you all enjoyed great weather, I am in Chicago and we had great weather today!

Happy Monday

GOD is good. I woke up yet another day and I am extremely happy. The sun is out, its a little cold but at least it's not snowing. I pray you all have a wonderful week. 

Read your Word, get lost in His presence and just remember:

Be blessed!

Beauty for Ashes

He gives beauty for ashes

Strength for fear

Gladness for mourning

Peace for despair

When sorrow seems to surround you

When suffering hangs heavy o'er your head

Know that tomorrow brings

Wholeness and healing

God knows your need

Just believe what He said

He gives beauty for ashes

Strength for fear Gladness for mourning

Peace for despair

When what you've done keeps you from moving on

When fear wants to make itself at home in your heart

Know that forgiveness brings

Wholeness and healing

God knows your need

Just believe what He said

He gives beauty for ashes

Strength for fear Gladness for mourning

Peace for despair

I once was lost but God has found me

Though I was bound I've been set free

I've been made righteous in His sight

A display of His splendor all can see

He gives beauty for ashes

Strength for fear Gladness for mourning

Peace for despair 

Crystal Lewis

BOOKS

If you like to read here are some great Christian books:

I absolutely love Francine Rivers, this book is about the 5 women mentioned in Jesus' lineage in the first chapter of Matthew. 

About the book of Hosea

If you want to fast but don't know how or what the meaning of fasting is read this book. It also tells you the importance of fasting and why every believer should read it.

Yes, it looks intimidating and to be honest it might be just a little, but the Word of God says that without holiness no one shall see the LORD (Hebrews 12:14)

If you have read any good books please let me know!!! =]

Great Day

I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. It was gloomy in Chicago, the sun didn't come out today but nonetheless it was a beautiful day. If you are reading this whether or not you think you had a great day, you did. You woke up this morning and that is enough to make any day a great day!

Keep a smile on your face always, know that you are beautiful, love yourself, know your worth and live life, enjoy life! 

Remember to be the light to this world, we believe in someone that said that He is the light, so if we walk with Him that same light is also found in us!!! 

photo via flickr daddysbabygrl75 (my account @ flickr)

Jesus, the Light of the World

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12

GOD bless you!!!! 

Rain Down

Looks like tonight, the sky is heavy
feels like the winds, are gonna change
Beneath my feet, the Earth is ready
I know it's time, for heavens rain.
It's gonna rain,


Back to the start, my heart is heavy
Feels like it's time, to dream again
I see the clouds, and yes i'm ready
To dance upon, this barren land
Hope in my hands, 

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SPRING is coming!!! I am trying to study for my finals next week and I am having a hard time. It is raining, thundering and I am excited!!!! =] GOD is watering the earth and soon Chicago will be dressed in green!!! I love Spring and I am excited for this summer. I graduate in June and I have a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in July.


As the raining days begin try to keep an optimistic attitude, gloomy days does NOT mean you need to have a bad day. Instead think of all the flowers and the green trees and the green grass and the beautiful weather! 


Oh GOD is good!!!! I love thunderstorms (when I am inside and not driving) =] 

Happy Wednesday

This morning it was cloudy and it looked like it was going to rain, it is now 4 pm and the sun is out, the sky is beautiful and the day is PERFECT. I love Chicago when the weather gets nice. God is so good!

I love walking to the train every morning. Next time you are not in such a great mood, walk around for a little. If you are at home walk around your block, if you are at work get up from your desk and just for 5 mins detach yourself from everything else that might be going on and just breathe. 5 minutes, walk and meditate on God's goodness, thank Him for waking you up and giving you another day. We need to remember not everyone that went to sleep last night woke up this morning, so for that be thankful!

God is good!!! and He is good ALL the time, no matter how you are feeling He is still good, HE doesn't change ever, it is us that are overwhelmed with our surroundings and we forget that He is our hiding place, our refuge when things get out of control.

Enjoy your Wednesday and just give God all the glory!!!

Remember we only get ONE life to live, so please live it in a way that you won't regret!!! enjoy every minute, laugh at the bad things and just enjoy LIFE!!!

=]

We have so much to smile about, but for some strange reason we choose to focus on all the bad things that might be going on in our lives. We forgot to be thankful for waking up, every time you are faced with a circumstance just smile and give God thanks for waking you up. If you were dead you wouldn't have any problems, you wouldn't have to think about the 44541326664 things on your to-do list. So rather than complain just SMILE

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