Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Wednesday is a good day to work hard...

Or so I have found...
In my life, Wednesday is the only day of the week that I don't have anything at all scheduled (except for my brother's football practice... but that doesn't really have anything to do with me.) So, yes, anyway, Wednesday is a great day for me to work hard and get alot done. :) And today is no exception. I am preparing things to send off to my teacher, and I have an English speech assignment which I need to film. And some creative writing. But it is all fun! Let me encourage you (whenever you read this - on Wednesday or whenever) to work hard today. Don't let the hours run through your fingers - work hard and well for the glory of God.

Proverbs 14:23
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Acts 20:35
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "

1 Corinthians 4:12
We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;

2 Corinthians 6:4-6
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

God bless you as you work hard for Him! Remember, this is what will bring blessings and fruitfulness into your life!

justagirl4god

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Celebrate:GIRL - Week 1

Here we are - week 1 of our Celebrate:GIRL party! Ooooo... I'm SO excited? How about you? I really can't wait to see who joins in with this encouraging-blogging for girls around the world... :) So, here is my first post...

This week, I want to encourage you girls to be yourself - the YOU that God designed for His glory.
Every girl on this planet is different - she likes different clothes, styles her hair differently, she watches different movies, she likes a different flavoured lip-gloss. Sometimes us girls can get really caught up in trying to be like the different girls around us - wearing their style and their favourite flavour of lip gloss (which is strawberry - you are allergic to strawberries...). Why do we do this? Because we want to be accepted by these girls around us... But is that the most important thing in the world? NO! Instead of striving to look and act like other girls to be accepted by them, lets just be ourselves and focus on God - because He accepts us no matter what colour hair or style of clothes we wear. So, be yourself! It doesn't matter if you are into sport or singing, ballet or basketball, sewing or scuba diving - just be the girl that God made you to be!

this post is part of the Celebrate:GIRL blog party, hosted here at justagirl4god. If you'd like to join in the fun, see here, and leave a comment!

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Celebrate:GIRL.

Well, this is going to be my 'if I post on a Tuesday' series - Celebrate:GIRL.
We are going to CELEBRATE! being girls, so - here's the deal.

'Cause we are celebrating, what better way to celebrate than with a party! So, each week, on Tuesday, I'll post an article on my blog which celebrates girls - and I'd like you to do the same.
It doesn't have to be long or fancy, just something that will encourage girls all over the world to live the lives God has called them to as women of His kingdom.

Reckon you can do that? And guys, this is not just for girls to do. If you'd like to join in and encourage your sisters in Christ, than feel most welcome!

Leave a comment if you decide to join in... or if you have any questions...

Hope to see you round here with some encouragement for all those gals out there!

xo

justagirl4god

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Monday, June 22, 2009

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


A Young Maiden's Daybook Entry is hosted by the lovely HsKubes' Gal, at Firmly Fixed on the Father. Check out her blog here!

Blessings all! Have a great week!

xo

justagirl4god

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Friday, June 19, 2009

Randomness - on a Friday

Hiya all!

Well, seeing as I am a loyal blog reader, I was reading over at Prism's blog (here)... and she had this awesome tagged post that she had done... And she tagged everyone who read it to do it! So here we go... The Sound of Music - Favourite Things - TAGGED!

When the "dog bites" and the "bee stings" what do you eat to comfort yourself?
Dried apple, fruit bars or chocolate...

What cheers you up when you're feeling sad?
Phone calls from friends, reading my Bible and babies!

Instead of schnitzel with noodles, what do you like?
My mum's lemon cheesecake... yurm...

Which season do you like?
Spring... my birthday season!

Brown paper packages or letters from friends?
Both! :)

Doorbells or ringtones?
Doorbells... they have such a wonderful old-world charm about them... :) and don't make me laugh mega hard, as most ringtones do... don't ask why!

And so, as the other girls did, I tag everyone who reads this!
If you do it, leave a comment so I can check out what your favourite things are...

xo

justagirl4god

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:( Sorry...

Okay, I feel kinda bad for doing this, but I was following 78 blogs! That was WAY too many for me to be reading... so, I have, for now, cut it down to 40. I wanted to get it down lower than that, but as I looked at the list, there were so many blogs that I do acutally read and enjoy!
SO...
If I cut your blog, it doesn't mean I love you less, it just means that for now these are the ones I am focusing on... 'kay?

justagirl4god


*EDIT* With the whole spending-too-much-time-online thing, I have found that just telling myself not to was not going to work... I needed to remove some of it fully so that I can concentrate on 'real life' and God and people... okay? :) xo

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

More Change!

And we have another new look! :)
I have decided that ShabbyBlogs is the best place around for free blog designs... they are all so different and unique!
Check them out by clicking the link in my sidebar... :)
Blessings!
justagirl4god

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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

And I'm So Happy...

So very happy! I've got the love of Jesus in my heart...
If only it were that easy...

Why do we complicate life so much? Why can we not just accept that Christ loves us, died for us and wants us to live with him forever? Why do we humans need to complicate everything and have it all perfect in our little heads before we believe?

The Gospel:

Man sinned.
God loved.
Christ came.
Christ lived.
Man despised.
Christ died.
Christ is alive.
God loves.
Just accept it!

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Monday, June 15, 2009

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!

A Young Maiden's Daybook Entry is hosted by the lovely HsKubes' Gal, at Firmly Fixed on the Father. Check out her blog here!

Blessings!

justagirl4god

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Friday, June 12, 2009

I wanna win...

Okay, so this is a shameful 'I am only doing this to win something' blog post - but anyway...
The beautiful Mama of 3 Munchkins is hosting this AWESOME giveaway, to win a totally bloggy makeover, from Subjective Beauty!
I SO encourage you to check out this competition and enter!

Go here to enter and read all the details.
Go here to see Subjective Beauty's work (it is amazing!)

And good luck!

justagirl4god

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