A Young Maiden's Daybook - Week 6

Today… is Tuesday, 7th July, 2009
Outside my window… cloudy grey skies...
I am thinking… that I love my friend Bec.
I am thankful for… friends. And guys, who make our lives SO complicated...
I am wearing… jeans, pink socks, red dress/shirt thing and a jumper.
I am reading… Set Apart Femininty by Leslie Ludy and on a Whim by Robin Jones Gunn
I am creating… memories of my holidays.
One of my favorite things… my new books! (the two that I am reading... I bought them yesterday...)
For education this week… nothing, really! It's holidays! :)
A keeper at home skill I am using/learning … caring for sick children...
A spiritual lesson I’m learning… to give everything.... EVERYTHING over to God
A godly character trait I plan to work on… openness
Scripture I am memorizing…none at the moment... :) I really need to work on this...
I am praying for... for health in my family, and for my friend...
For the rest of the week… working, relaxing, and talking to friends! :)

A picture I’d like to share... Isn't this just pretty?

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A Young Maiden's Daybook - Week 5

Today… is Wednesday, 1st July 2009.
Outside my window… clear blue skies! Yay!
I am thinking… that GOD IS GOOD!
I am thankful for… money... wow. what a precious thing it is!
I am wearing… jeans, black boots, black jumper and bright orange shirt that I wore to work this morning!
I am reading… Short story collections... lots of them!
I am creating… nothing at the moment!!
One of my favorite things… is our local Christian bookstore... going to raid it's shelves soon with my newly earned money!
For education this week… nothing, really! It's holidays! :)
A keeper at home skill I am using/learning … caring for children...
A spiritual lesson I’m learning… to seek the presence of God more in my life (I know, I said this on another week, but I do need to do this more!)
A godly character trait I plan to work on… honesty and diligence.
Scripture I am memorizing… :) I really need to work on this...
I am praying for... a nice relaxing week, for my little sister to get better REALLY soon, and for my mum...
For the rest of the week… working, relaxing, and catching up on reading blogs! :)
A picture I’d like to share... This is the same as last week, but I really feel that I want to leave it here to remind you how precious you are! <3

All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Psalm 139:16

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Blessings all! Have a great week!

xo

justagirl4god

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A Young Maiden's Daybook - Week 4

Today… is Monday, 22nd June, 2009.
Outside my window… it is sort of misty-raining... nice and foggy and cold and dreary!
I am thinking… about how good it will be to be on holidays in a week...
I am thankful for… being able to email my friends...
I am wearing… brown long sleeved top and jeans... and socks!
I am reading… "Captivating" by John and Stasi Eldredge, and my notes about the New Testament and Romans for exams tonight and tomorrow...
I am creating… nothing right now, really! :( very sad...
One of my favorite things… is our kitchen... it is nice and big, with lots of cupboards and benches for us all to be cooking and creating together!
For education this week… mostly Bible College, a little of design and a bit of creative writing
A keeper at home skill I am using/learning … caring for children...
A spiritual lesson I’m learning… to seek the presence of God more in my life (I know, I said this on another week, but I do need to do this more!)
A godly character trait I plan to work on… trust... trust... and more trust...
Scripture I am memorizing… umm... I'm not sure as of yet...
I am praying for... for my brother's cold to go away, for more faith, and that everything my family does will reflect Christ.
For the rest of the week… I'll be studying and helping around our house wherever I can...
A picture I’d like to share...

All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Psalm 139:16

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Blessings all! Have a great week!

xo

justagirl4god

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A Young Maiden's Daybook - Week 3

Today… is Monday, 15th June, 2009.
Outside my window… COLD!!!!!!!!! grey skies... dribbles of rain...
I am thinking… of the maths test I just did and probably failed... well, maybe not that bad...
I am thankful for… friends who love me no matter what.
I am wearing… brown cords, pink long-sleeved top with brown tank over the top, and socks...
I am reading… My Bible... and studying school books for exams
I am creating… a messy bedroom :p does that count?!?!
One of my favorite things… is my email... keeping in touch with friends is soooo good!
For education this week… studying for exams, children's services course assignments and creative writing.
A keeper at home skill I am using/learning … keeping my siblings warm... does that count?!?! and cooking, cleaning... the usual!
A spiritual lesson I’m learning… to have more faith in God... as per the past few weeks... and to forgive myself
A godly character trait I plan to work on… patience
Scripture I am memorizing… One night, the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: "Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city." Acts 18:9-10 (yes, still going on week 1's verse...)
I am praying for… my friend who just told me some awesome news and needs prayers right now and for my other friend who I haven't seen for forever! and for my youth pastor
For the rest of the week… studying for and doing exams and assignments...
A picture I’d like to share... um... can't find one right now... maybe later?!?! sorry!

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Blessings!

justagirl4god

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A Young Maiden's Daybook - Week 2

Today… is Monday, 8th June, 2009.
Outside my window… the wind, blowing, freezing... had to hang the washing out... have come inside to defrost!
I am thinking… of my dear friend, who is flying home today... I WILL MISS YOU! :(
I am thankful for… being given more stuff than I need...
I am wearing… my favourite skirt - long, red and gypsy like, and a brown long-sleeved top.
I am reading… A Beautiful Offering, by Angela Thomas, I Do! by Melody Carlson, school books...
I am creating… (same as last week...) *sigh* not much at the moment! A rag rug needs to be finished, and there is a crochet quilt waiting to be completed...
One of my favorite things… is my photo on my desk of me plus two of the girls I went to Fiji with last year... we are all smiling so wide, and it looks natural and perfect and always makes me smile when I see it!
For education this week… Design, Children's Services, Bible College, Maths, English, same as usual...
A keeper at home skill I am using/learning … Um... washing! and having to hang it out in the cold...
A spiritual lesson I’m learning… to seek the presence of God more in my life.
A godly character trait I plan to work on… faithfulness
Scripture I am memorizing… John 7:37 - If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.
I am praying for... for my friend who is flying home today, and for my other friend, cause I haven't heard from her in ages, and for my friends, who are moving in a few weeks time...
For the rest of the week… working hard, having fun, and relying on God more than myself.
A picture I’d like to share...
His lightning lights up the world ; the earth sees and trembles. Psalm 97:4

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Blessings all! Have a great week!

xo

justagirl4god

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A Young Maiden's Daybook - Week 1

Today… is Monday, 1st June, 2009.
Outside my window… is my front garden... trees, swaying in the COLD breeze...
I am thinking… of how much I have to do today...
I am thankful for… my family - my beautiful Mum, hard-working Dad, and amazing sisters and brothers.
I am wearing… jeans (wish I had put on a skirt... but it is too cold!), blue and brown 3/4 sleeve shirt... a 'home day' outfit.
I am reading… The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, book 3, by Beverly Lewis
I am creating… *sigh* not much at the moment! A rag rug needs to be finished, and there is a crochet quilt waiting to be completed...
One of my favorite things… is my bed. It is antique Silky-Oak and simply beautiful! It is a double bed, really high, and... beautiful!
For education this week… ha ha... lots of Bible College assignments to do... as well as an English speaking piece, maths text book work, an oral about design principles and I have to design and draw up a book cover! Plus all the 'life-learning', cooking, cleaning, baby-sitting etc.
A keeper at home skill I am using/learning … looking after my siblings, cooking, cleaning, ironing...
A spiritual lesson I’m learning… to have more faith in God...
A godly character trait I plan to work on… faithfulness and gentleness
Scripture I am memorizing… One night, the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: "Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city." Acts 18:9-10
I am praying for… my gal pals at Nancy Rue's blog, and for all the coughs and sniffles in our house to be healed...
For the rest of the week… I will be working hard on my school work, and hoping that my friends comes to visit on Friday.

A picture I’d like to share...He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season, and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever [she] does prospers. Psalm 1:3

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Blessings!

justagirl4god

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