Saturday, May 26, 2012

A little sister's letter.

I thought I would share with you guys what my little 11 year old sister wrote to me recently - not because it was flattering, but because it was pretty darn cute.

'My Sister Taught Me'

She taught me that Parks and Recreation is awesome!

She taught me that people can change.

She taught me not to be a bad influence.

She taught me personality counts as much as looks.

She taught me to be organized for everything.

She taught me to keep your friends close but your enemies closer.

She taught me to love.

She taught me to be grateful.

She taught me to be nice to anyone.

She taught me to share love.

She told me not to pop pimples because there will be scars.

She taught me not to swear.

She taught me to choose good friends.

She taught me to save myself for the cart trophy.*

She taught me to date older.

She taught me to pray for the necessary things.

She taught me that trust can take a longgg time to build up.

She taught me that doing something bad is bad but lying about it is worser.

She taught me that we are God's children.

She taught me integrity.

She taught me to follow my dreams.

She taught me that God is with each and everyday and that we should always look up to him.

She taught me EVERYTHING <3

*Recently I told her that seeking a romantic relationship is like an extreme go cart course. You have the cones which are the boys you need to avoid, and then you have the explosive mines which are like the boys you really need to avoid. God drives this go cart with you by his side, and at the end of this go cart course there is a wonderful prize: the trophy - the man that God has kept for you to marry.

Well, needless to say - I love her!

Currently listening to: The Shins - It's Only Life

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Psalm 34.

"I will extol the Lord at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.
My soul will boast in the Lord;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Glorify the Lord with me;
let us exalt His name together.

I sought the Lord, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to Him are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.
This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;
he saved him from all his troubles.
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him,
and He delivers them.

Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the man that takes refuge in Him.
Fear the Lord, you saints,
for those who fear Him lack nothing.
The lions may grow weak and hungry,
but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

Come, my children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
Whoever of you loves life
and desires to see many good days,
keep your tongue from evil
and your lips from speaking lies.
Turn from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and His ears are attentive to their cry;
the face of the Lord us against those who do evil,
to cut off the memory of them from the earth.

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;
he delivers them from all their trouble.
The Lord is close to the broken-hearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

A righteous man may have many troubles,
but the Lord delivers him from them all;
he protects his bones,
not one of them will be broken.

Evil will slay the wicked;
the foes of the righteous will be condemned.
The Lord redeems His servants;
no one will be condemned who takes refuge in Him."

Wherever you are in life - everything will be okay.

  
Currently listening to: Ascend The Hill - Song of the Redeemed