Sep 27, 2011

Wonderful Worship Remix




This may be one of my favorite songs.

Enjoy,

Allie J

You Didn't Do It Alone


Not too long ago I heard a testimony of someone that went through many sexual escapades and because of the emptiness they came to Christ. In my head I was like “I did a lot of horrible things and each time I got away.” …and then I heard Him say “Do you believe that was you?”

The tears just came because I know it was NEVER me. Just thinking of the things I did and what could’ve happened, but by God ALONE didn’t! My goodness it sends chills through my body. I never once said “Father I am thankful that this didn’t happen to me” because in my head I was to an extent an exclusion to the severe consequences of this worlds antics. Although I did come out almost unscathed it was not ME that evaded these things. It was His hand that was over my life that kept snatching me out of the grips of danger.

He is so faithful. Always remember that. 

I Am Second: Lecrae

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Sep 24, 2011

Just FYI...


Child, do you not realize that there are people who are brokenhearted, depressed, and dying for encouragement surrounding you each and every day? Do you not realize that I placed you right here for a divine purpose? Do you not realize that there are people who have it way worse off than you? You don’t realize how much I have planned for you here, how much of an impact you can make right now, right where you're at. That being said, I don’t want you doing the same thing every day and getting caught up in the monotony like you’re been doing lately. I want you building relationships, pursuing friendship, giving encouragement, and asking people how they are doing, sincerely. This is your mission right now. Go and make disciples of my people.

Sep 16, 2011

For Men...by John Piper

Husbands are not Christ. But they are called to be like him. And the specific point of likeness is the husband’s readiness to suffer for his wife’s good without threatening or abusing her. This includes suffering to protect her from any outside forces that would harm her, as well as suffering disappointments of abuses even from her. This kind of love is possible because Christ died for both husband and wife. Their sins are forgiven. Neither needs to make the other suffer for sins. Christ has borne that suffering. Now as two sinful and forgiven people we can return good for evil
~John Piper

For Women..by John Piper

A woman who fears the Lord will not run away from God to satisfy her longings and relieve her anxieties. She will wait for the Lord. She will hope in God. She will stay close to the heart of God and trust in his promises. The prospect of departing into the way of sin will be too fearful to pursue; and the benefits of abiding in the shadow of the Almighty too glorious to forsake
~John Piper


This is why this man is great. He honestly lays things out in the clearest way for me.
Pick up a book of his and I swear it will change you.

Sep 6, 2011

...Walking

Thanks!!
To every single guy that has ever tried to take the best of me. Thank you for the pain, tears, confusion, and self hatred I faced due to your mistreatment. No, you definitely didn't help me become a stronger woman, because that was all through my Father and His healing for me. But you did give me the experience I needed in order to stand before other girls and say "Sweetie...leaving him will not be the end of you..."
A lot of girls feel trapped in situations with so many secrets they keep to themselves, because they're ashamed to let anyone know of the decisions they've made based on some guy. We all have those secrets, even if it's just a small one. Regardless of how many and how heavy they may be, they do not have to define you forever. There is a way to shake lose of the hold on your past and move on. It may not be the easiest thing to do, but it is beyond necessary. It hurts my heart to see other young women go through some things, feeling hopeless, all because no one is there to encourage them. For that reason this is my official statement that I am here for you if you need to vent, pray, or just talk some things over. God has blessed me to come out of my stormy situations and I know He can do the same for you :) Just take a deep breath, ask Him for strength, and together we can start that walk...

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away." (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)

Take care sweethearts <3

Allie J

Sep 4, 2011

What I Got From Habakkuk: Quick Version

Habakkuk shows us Christian maturity. He went from a "Hey Lord, if you make a few of these request of mine come true...I'll love you forever" to a "No matter what happens I will forever praise you" type of man. That is definitely being a mature Christian. Some believe that their physical age, how long they've been going to church, and the fact that they have memorized countless scriptures makes them a mature Christian...but it doesn't. Maturity is when we stand for Him through it all (even when things don't go our way) because we have made Him our deepest joy. A joy that can't be taken from us by no one :)