Hello My Name Is......

Today as I was working a garage sale I was listening to Klove (I listen to Klove a lot). I heard this song (Hello My Name Is... by Matthew West) like 10 times. I had a feeling that God is speaking to me through this song... I have no idea how or what he is saying yet but I know that he is. I think that he is reminding me that I am a child of the One True King!! I challenge my readers this week really think about the words in this song and think about what God is saying to us through Matthew West and this song.

"Hello, My Name Is"

Hello, my name is regret 
I’m pretty sure we have met 
Every single day of your life 
I’m the whisper inside 
That won’t let you forget 
Hello, my name is defeat 
I know you recognize me 
Just when you think you can win 
I’ll drag you right back down again 
‘Til you’ve lost all belief 
These are the voices, these are the lies 
And I have believed them, for the very last time 
Hello, my name is child of the one true King 
I’ve been saved, I’ve been changed, and I have been set free 
“Amazing Grace” is the song I sing 
Hello, my name is child of the one true King 
I am no longer defined 
By all the wreckage behind 
The one who makes all things new 
Has proven it’s true 
Just take a look at my life 
What love the Father has lavished upon us 
That we should be called His children 
I am a child of the one true King

In Gods image we are perfect

So I was on a walk today with my dog today and I was looking at my shadow, realizing that my hair looked horrible. As I walk I usually listen to KLove the Christian Radio station. But today I was listening to my iPod and the song Gold by Britt Nicole came on as well as Image of God by Barlow Girl. 

Genesis 1:26 - And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Genesis 1:27 - So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Colossians 1:16 - For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

The lyrics of Image of God really make me think: Tell me why do I, why do I try

Try so hard to please you

Can you promise me, In a few years

You will even remember my name

And I am made in the image of God

I am loved for who I am

We try so hard to please him when really everything (okay most things) that we do and how we look is perfect in God's eyes. We are made in his image, made to be just like him. To him, we are worth something; we are worth more than gold. 

You were walking on the moon, now you're feeling low What they said wasn't true, you're beautiful Sticks and stones break your bones, I know what you're feeling Words like those won't steal your glow, you're one in a million This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world Whatever you've been told, you're worth more than gold So hold your head up high, it's your time to shine From the inside out it shows, you're worth more than gold (Gold gold, you're gold) You're worth more than gold (Gold gold, you're gold) Well everybody keeps score, afraid you're gonna lose Just ignore they don't know the real you All the rain in the sky can't put out your fire Of all the stars out tonight you shine brighter This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world Whatever you've been told, you're worth more than gold So hold your head up high, it's your time to shine From the inside out it shows, you're worth more than gold (Gold gold, you're gold) You're worth more than gold (Gold gold, you're gold) So don't let anybody tell you that you're not loved And don't let anybody tell you that you're not enough Yeah there are days that we all feel like we're messed up But the truth is that we're all diamonds in the rough So don't be ashamed to wear your crown You're a king you're a queen inside and out You glow like the moon, you shine like the stars This is for you, wherever you are Oh, oh, yeah, yeah, oh, oh, You're gold This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world Whatever you've been told, you're worth more than gold (So hold your head) So hold your head up high,

It's your time to shine From the inside out it shows, you're worth more than gold (gold gold, you're gold) You're worth more than gold (gold gold you're gold) So don't be ashamed to wear your crown You're a king you're a queen inside and out

Trust God ALWAYS!!!

Sorry that I have not blogged in a few days. I have had a long weekend. I had some of my possessions stolen from me and I have been focused on that and finals. 

Psalms 139:1,2 says "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
² You know when I sit and when I rise;  you perceive my thoughts from afar."

This whole Psalm is about the fact that God is all-seeing, all-knowing, all-powerful, and everywhere present. God knows us, is with us at all times and his greatest gift allows us to know him.

I find this verse very encouraging, especially this past week because I really needed a reminder that God is always there even in times of trouble. This past weekend a friend and I got stolen from. God has been with me the whole time. Verse 6 says "Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain." I can not imagine what it would be like to have the knowledge that God has. I am reminded of the movie Bruce Almighty when Bruce given the power and knowledge of God and can not handle it. I imagine that it would be like that.  We can never get away from our Father, he is ALWAYS there, even when we don't think that he is, even in our darkest hours. 

He knew us personally before we were born, and has been with us everyday since then. He knows the hairs on our heads by number. 

Psalms  139:23 says "Search me, God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts." I have to ask him to search me and teach me about his ways everyday of my life.

Verses 19-22 discuss those who oppose God. "If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you? I have nothing but hatred for them;I count them my enemies."  I have been thinking about this verse all day and think that it sorta has do with my situation right now. I really do not know how to feel about the girls that took my things. I have been praying about it a lot lately. 

^21 20 This week.. my main lesson for that day was to Trust God Always!!!!!!!!!