Why is it, when I have such a great life: an indescribable relationship with the Lord, a wonderful family, fantastic friends, a house that fits our needs, enough food, the amazing blessing of being homeschooled, a loving church, that I can still complain? Why do I still fight with my sisters because they won't let me on the Xbox, or they're plunking on my piano? Why is it that even though I am so thankful to be homeschooled, I still whine and sulk over having to balance chemistry equations? I mean, that is probably one of the most childish things I could do. Homeschooling is the oportunity of a lifetime for me, and I'm thanking my parents by complaining about science. Being homeschooling is one of the greatest things that have happened to me, it's making me smarter each day, shouldn't I be thankful that I have to do chemistry? My sisters and I have the greatest times with each other, talking and laughing about who knows what, and singing to the top of our lungs, and I show my appreciation by arguing when they won't move on the couch? Oh boy, God and I have some work to do.

God Bless You,

 Taylor

I want to thank ya'll so much for praying for me, God has shown me where I stumble sometimes, and I'm finally starting to correct it. Thanks again, ya'll are great!

Well, I have been having flashback moments lately. Mainly, from the time when I was 12 to a a month after I turned 14. During that time, I was fine with where I was with God. Basically, I thought, "Why does it have to get more complicated than it already is?" I basically thought that just drama was going to come out of my relationship changing with Him. I was wrong, absolutely wrong.

I worried. I worried about every little thing that was wrong in the world. Most likely, you name it, I worried about it. I even worried about little things that should not have had a second thought. (Well, actually, I started worrying when I was about 11) This was mainly because I thought of bad things, and kept thinking about them, and just kept thinking about them, until I couldn't stop. I was wrong to do that too.

I only prayed to God when I had a problem. I didn't read the Bible ever.

I thought, "Well, I think 16 or 17 is a good age to start dating." Haha, I prefer the idea of courting better than dating.

I was most certainly more emotional than I am now. I think I acted more like a "typical teen" then than I do now. I would occationally point the things I did back to, "Well, it's because I'm a teenager. (or pre-teen)" What a thought. I think that this whole "teenager rebelion and emotion" is just something made up. Sure, you change when you get to that age, I don't doubt that. I most certainly changed, and for the better, if you are asking me. I think it is partly because of the way people think of teens now that people of that age act up.

When my family went to another church starting Easter was the start of the major change in my life. It was mainly the Sunday School that did it. The teacher was wonderful, she taught straight from the bible. She actually expected us to act like Christians after Sunday (which, unfortunatally, was not that much of an important thing at my old church). God was totally moving in my life at that point. He was showing Himself to me.

Well, later, the big old worry monster popped his head out again. I finally, after so many years, went to the Bible for help. That was where the greatness of God hit me like an atomic bomb. That was what got me to where I am now. So, to everyone out there, don't follow in my footsteps, pray everyday, read your Bible, trust God. Trust that He will not leave you, no matter what you are going through, and He will not let you down.

Blessings,

 Taylor

Hey ya'll. I just need some prayer. My relationship with God is not where I want it to be, and I'm feeling a little down about it. So please, pray for me, I'd really appreciate it.

(By the way Zel, I'll be sure to post that award you gave me on my next entry)

Blessings,

 Taylor the Hobbit

Could ya'll please pray for Beth and her family? Her mother just lost her baby who was not yet born.

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/aspiringlilly/703114/

Praising Him in the storms,

 Taylor

Hello, please pray for Laura's brother Noah, and their family. She thinks his time on Earth is coming to an end, he ran a fever of 105, please pray that they will trust God through this hard time.

Blessings,

Taylor

Okay, I know I just updated, but I needed to post this, it's very important, and you know it must be important if I did a serious title for once in my life.

This is a really good idea and I hope EVERYONE can do it!

An Invitation to Participate in Red Envelope Day
I am passing this along, because I thought perhaps you would like to participate in Red Envelope Day, on March 31, 2009.

Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores.
On the front, address it to:

President Barack Obama

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington , D.C. 20500

On the back, write the following message.

"This envelope represents one child who died because of an abortion. It is empty because the life that was taken is now unable to be a part of our world."

We will mail the envelopes out March 31st, 2009.

Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this event to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died [in the U.S. ] before having a chance to live.

It may seem that those who believe abortion is wrong are in a minority. It may seem like we have no voice and it's shameful to even bring it up. Let us show our President and the world that the voices of those of us who do not believe abortion is acceptable are not silent and must be heard.


Barack Obama spoke at a Planned Parenthood Action Fund event, uttering the now infamous line, "Well, the first thing I'd do as president is, is sign the Freedom of Choice Act. [Applause.]
That's the first thing that I'd do."


An empty red envelope will send a message to President Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue [The Freedom of Choice Act, which will essentially "undo" every law currently in place to limit abortion in the U.S. (i..e., parental consent laws, parental notification, waiting periods, prohibition of transporting a minor girl across state lines to obtain an abortion,
etc.)]. It is a quiet, but clear message of protest.

I'm getting my red envelopes ready. How
about you?

If you are not familiar, you can read more
about The Freedom of Choice Act here:

http://www.lifenews.com/nat4359.html

http://www.barackobama.com/2008/01/22/obama_statement_on_35th_annive.php

http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2008/07/one_year_annive.html

God Bless,

 Taylor