"If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrong. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perserveres. Love never fails..."
-1 Corinthians 13:1-8
I was doing a bible course online and one of the questions asked me "Who is God"?
The first thing that popped up was this passage in 1 Corinthians. Chapter 13 is considered "The Love Chapter", because it is about love. What I realized though is if you replace the word 'love' with God, you get a whole different meaning.
So who is God?
Read the passage over again, and instead, replace 'love' with God. Once you read it, I think you'll start to understand. God is love.
Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles
SammyJane <3
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Don't Talk About It, Just Do It
Proverbs 14:23 says:
"All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."
What is something you always wanted to do in your life? What's something you want to accomplish?
In Proverbs, it tells us that "all hard work will bring a profit". If you have a job and work, you make money. If you are in school and do well, you will have good grades that will help you be successful in life. If you are learning an instrument or a skill, you have to practice in order to be better at it.
I think you get the point. The verse is pretty self-explanatory. Work hard, and you will be rewarded.
Proverbs also explains that "mere talk only leads to poverty". Sure, you can talk about doing something, but it's not going to do you any good if you don't do something to make it happen. You can say that you're going to get a job, or ace that math final, or practice the guitar for 30 minutes everyday. I will guarantee though: it will not happen on its own. No job = no money, no school = no career, no practice = no experience.
In order to get the things you want, you have to work for it. If you want to achieve something, you have to work for it. All the things you want in life are not gonna come just by sitting and waiting for it to magically appear. It doesn't work like that.
An example for me would be my page "Before I Graduate". If you haven't taken a look at that page, then take a look. Basically, it's a list of all the goals I want to achieve before I graduate high school. Some things have already been crossed off, but I know I still have a long ways to go on getting everything done. I can talk about it and write about it all I want on my blog or to other people, but I'm not gonna get anywhere unless I do something to make these things happen. The phrase "actions speak louder than words" completely applies to this verse in Proverbs.
What is a goal you want to achieve? What is one of your biggest dreams you want to be reality? Whatever it is, don't just talk about it, do it. God will bless you in the long run.
Heavenly Father,
We know that you have a plan for each of us, and we know that you want all of us to achieve our life goals and dreams. Please, Father, guide us and give us the wisdom we need to make whatever goals we have become reality, as well as to do them in your name and not fall under Satan's grasp.
Amen.
Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles
SammyJane <3
"All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."
What is something you always wanted to do in your life? What's something you want to accomplish?
In Proverbs, it tells us that "all hard work will bring a profit". If you have a job and work, you make money. If you are in school and do well, you will have good grades that will help you be successful in life. If you are learning an instrument or a skill, you have to practice in order to be better at it.
I think you get the point. The verse is pretty self-explanatory. Work hard, and you will be rewarded.
Proverbs also explains that "mere talk only leads to poverty". Sure, you can talk about doing something, but it's not going to do you any good if you don't do something to make it happen. You can say that you're going to get a job, or ace that math final, or practice the guitar for 30 minutes everyday. I will guarantee though: it will not happen on its own. No job = no money, no school = no career, no practice = no experience.
In order to get the things you want, you have to work for it. If you want to achieve something, you have to work for it. All the things you want in life are not gonna come just by sitting and waiting for it to magically appear. It doesn't work like that.
An example for me would be my page "Before I Graduate". If you haven't taken a look at that page, then take a look. Basically, it's a list of all the goals I want to achieve before I graduate high school. Some things have already been crossed off, but I know I still have a long ways to go on getting everything done. I can talk about it and write about it all I want on my blog or to other people, but I'm not gonna get anywhere unless I do something to make these things happen. The phrase "actions speak louder than words" completely applies to this verse in Proverbs.
What is a goal you want to achieve? What is one of your biggest dreams you want to be reality? Whatever it is, don't just talk about it, do it. God will bless you in the long run.
Heavenly Father,
We know that you have a plan for each of us, and we know that you want all of us to achieve our life goals and dreams. Please, Father, guide us and give us the wisdom we need to make whatever goals we have become reality, as well as to do them in your name and not fall under Satan's grasp.
Amen.
Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles
SammyJane <3
Monday, February 21, 2011
Be Happy!
Things that make me happy about today:
1. I know I am loved by Jesus.
2. I get to spend the day with my sister today.
3. It's sunny with a few clouds outside. Perfect weather.
4. I have no school today.
5. Instead of going to school, I get to go to a college seminar with my sister.
6. I am drinking a glass of Hawaiian Punch.
7. I'm excited for what God has in store for me.
8. My hair is cooperating with me today.
9. Thomas made me smile this morning, and is still making me smile.
10. God is just awesome.
What are some things that make you happy?
Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles
SammyJane <3
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Satan, It's On!!
Can I just say that maybe, possibly... I am struggling with God right now?Well, I can't really say that I am struggling with God, but with my relationship with God.
Yesterday was kinda a turning point for me in realizing my distance with God lately. I recently found a guy, who you can say is my boyfriend, and ever since, I was spending time with him and not with God. I haven't read the Bible, went to church once, and barely go to youth group. I'm behind on my bible courses, and I just don't feel as happy as I used to be than when I had this love and passion for God. I haven't prayed lately, asked for forgiveness for my sins, or really had a conversation with Jesus. Anyone can tell you; I'm a whole different person when I'm close to God. I will admit, I haven't been that person lately. I've been frustrated with people and life in general and I hate it. I know Satan is tempting me and he's winning a battle against my soul. Am I just gonna let him win and take over who I am? Of course not!
Satan is not gonna win this time like he has before. I let Satan get to me because he know I'm vulnerable and weak right now. Time for that to stop! I'm better than that. I want to be strong and have a great and wonderful relationship with Jesus. I want to have those conversations with Him through prayer and tell Him how much He is to me through music. I had my eye on a Christian university in California for when I graduate high school. I don't want to throw away everything I have worked for because of Satan. That's just what he wants.
My Bible is my shield and my faith is my armor. If Satan wants a fight, then a fight is what he's gonna get, and I will guarantee, he is not gonna win.
Satan, I'm waiting for you. Whatever you have for me, I'm ready to throw it back in your face.
Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles
SammyJane <3
Friday, February 4, 2011
My Friends Are Awesome!!
I wish I could be on my blog more.
These last few weeks have been pretty awesome!
My best friend Cora went to another school last year about an hour away from me, and although it's not that bad and we still get to see each other, we don't get to see each other everyday like we used to. I finally got to hang out with her more and talk to her more throughout the weeks and I'm so blessed to still have an great friend like her. She's always been there for me and I don't know what I would do without her.
Along with Cora, I also got to spend more time with my best friend Saadia. We both go to the same school but we didn't talk as much like we used to. I got to spend more time with her as well at school and we have such a fun time together, playing piano and busting out to Alicia Keys. LOL
I just thought I should share that with you all because I don't know why I get to spend more time with my 2 best friends since elementary school, and it's just amazing. I'm blessed to have my 2 best friends no matter what.
Me on the left, Saadia in the middle, and Cora on the right. These are old pics.
Prom during Freshman Year!
Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles.
SammyJane <3
These last few weeks have been pretty awesome!
My best friend Cora went to another school last year about an hour away from me, and although it's not that bad and we still get to see each other, we don't get to see each other everyday like we used to. I finally got to hang out with her more and talk to her more throughout the weeks and I'm so blessed to still have an great friend like her. She's always been there for me and I don't know what I would do without her.
Along with Cora, I also got to spend more time with my best friend Saadia. We both go to the same school but we didn't talk as much like we used to. I got to spend more time with her as well at school and we have such a fun time together, playing piano and busting out to Alicia Keys. LOL
I just thought I should share that with you all because I don't know why I get to spend more time with my 2 best friends since elementary school, and it's just amazing. I'm blessed to have my 2 best friends no matter what.
Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles.
SammyJane <3
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