May. 31, 2009 That's My King!
I stumbled upon this the other night and thought I would share it. And of course, He is so many more things and there is so much more He can do, but this is a nice little list anyway.
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My King is the King of the Jews.
He is The King of Israel.
He is The King of righteousness.
He is The King of the ages.
He is The King of Heaven.
He is The King of glory.
He is The King of kings.
He is The Lord of lords.
That's my King!
I wonder, Do you know Him?
My King is a sovereign King.
No means of measure can
define His limitless love.
He's enduringly strong.
He's entirely sincere.
He's eternally steadfast.
He's immortally graceful.
He's imperially powerful.
He's impartially merciful.
Do you know Him?
He's the greatest phenomenon
that has ever crossed the
horizon of this world.
He's God's Son.
He's a sinner's Savior.
He's the centerpiece of
civilization.
He's unparalleled.
He's unprecedented.
He's the loftiest idea
in literature.
He's the highest personality
in philosophy.
He's the fundamental
doctrine of true theology.
He's the only One qualified
to be an all sufficient Savior.
I wonder if you know Him today?
He supplies strength for the weak.
He's available for the tempted and
the tried.
He sympathizes and He saves.
He strengthens and He sustains.
He guards and He guides.
He heals the sick.
He cleansed the lepers.
He forgives sinners.
He discharges debtors.
He delivers the captive.
He defends the feeble.
He blesses the young.
He serves the unfortunate.
He regards the aged.
He rewards the diligent.
He beautifies the meager.
I wonder if you know Him?
He's the key to knowledge.
He's the wellspring of wisdom.
He's the doorway of deliverance.
He's the pathway of peace.
He's the roadway of righteousness.
He's the highway of Holiness.
He's the gateway of glory.
Do you know Him?
His life is matchless.
His goodness is limitless.
His mercy is everlasting.
His love never changes.
His Word is enough.
His grace is sufficient.
His reign is righteous.
His yoke is easy.
His burden is light.
He's indescribable.
He's incomprehensible.
He's invincible.
He's irresistible.
You can't get Him out of
your mind.
You can't get Him off of
your hand.
You can't outlive Him.
You can't live without Him.
The pharisees couldn't
stand Him.
They found out they couldn't
stop Him.
Pilate couldn't find any fault
in Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him.
Death couldn't handle Him.
The grave couldn't hold Him.
That's MY King!
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May. 19, 2009 It's Been Far Too Long
It has surely been far too long since my last post. I was going to post some pictures the other day, but had some trouble. Would anyone be so kind as to refresh my memory (in fairly great detail, please) how to re-size and post pictures? I think I'm losing my mind, because I can't seem to figure it out *blushes* it's just sad.
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How has everyone been lately? I've been meaning to come by and say hello to quite a few friends, but haven't yet. I've been babysitting lately and find myself using that as an excuse for everything.
"Oh, I'll do it later. I was up late last night and am way too tired to do it now."
Yeah, it's pretty silly, I know. I'll try to do better.
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And again, if anyone could help me with the picture thing, that would be awesome!
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Blessings,
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Apr. 27, 2009 I Shall Return
I know I need to write again, and I will, it's just going to have to wait a little while. My family and I are going to be gone for a bit, but I'll post when I get back.
I hope everyone is doing well!
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Apr. 4, 2009 Shocking. Kind, But Shocking.
I just found out that I was the featured blogger on the Backyard. I am truly and pleasantly honored, but also shocked. When I first started writing on here it was simply a way to get out what I felt and share my growing love of The LORD. I never in my wildest dreams would have thought my posts could be called encouraging. I want to be an encouragement to anyone who comes by my blog, but I didn't think I was very good at it.
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My main goal on here is to let people know that even Christians have weaknesses. God allows us to stumble but says He will always be here for us. Always. He helps us through everything.
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Psalm 37:23-24 (KJV)
23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
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So even though I never quite know what I'm doing, I'm so glad someone finds my writing encouraging. I am growing very fond of using Bible verses in my posts because that's what I want people to see on my blog. I want them to understand that God is for everyone. He's for the rich, the poor, and the disorganized sixteen year old. Thank you to any and all who read my posts. May you all be blessed.
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~Nikki
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Mar. 11, 2009 Nothing Special
Well, this post won't be anything special, but it will be a post! And that's a start, right?
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A very sweet friend gave me a few suggestions for what to write about, so I think I'll take one of them and use it for now. She suggested that I write about my day, and though it isn't terribly interesting, I might go ahead and do that.
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First I exercised with my Mom. We just started doing this in the last week or so and I'm still feeling pretty weak. I hadn't done any kind of exercise all winter and let me tell you, I'm a total wimp now.
Then I did some math. I hadn't done basic math in a little while. It seems like once you hit high school they drop all the basic math and have you focus solely on algebra and geometry and other things you won't use as often as the math you learn in middle school. I actually enjoyed doing my math because I love basic math. It's all that complicated stuff I don't like. It's not so much that I find it hard, I just find it tedious.
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I then took a lunch break, read a book on economics, cleaned the kitchen, bathroom, and tidied up the family and living rooms a bit. Then our friend who is visiting from California came over and we talked and played some games. I also had to help take care of my little brother because he had a fever all day. Poor guy.
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I just finished having dinner with my family. A rare occasion since my mom started working evenings a few years ago. I love having family dinners now.
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So there you have it. Not exciting or anything, but that was my day and I kind of liked it. Hopefully I'll come up with something more interesting before long. If not, I'll post about something else that's going on around here.
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Blessings!
~Nikki
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Feb. 3, 2009 The Novelist Has Writer's Block
Sorry for the huge gap in between my posts. I've been suffering from writer's block/time-management problems. I'm working on it, though.
I'm mostly just writing to say hello to anyone who still comes by here. There will be more posts, honest! I simply have a hard time writing them regularly is all.
Hope everyone is having a great 2009 so far.
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Jan. 7, 2009 New Years Resolutions?
Okay, I am back now from my little trip. I had a really nice time visiting with family but am SO GLAD to be home. There is no place like home!
I've noticed a lot of ads for exercise equipment, garage organizers, weight loss programs, and a bunch or other things to help people with their New Years Resolutions. Every year for the past four or five years I have made my own "To Do" list for the new year. I looked over my list from this past year and was amazed to see that I had done almost all the things on my list. I was quite pleased with myself as I read over the list and mentally patted myself on the back for sticking to the plan so well. Then, like a bolt of lightning striking my body, I noticed something. Some of the few things that seem to have been ignored were these:
"Read the Bible every day and become closer to the LORD."
"Work harder at getting rid of things that take time away from serving the LORD."
"Pray for all the people across the world who do not yet know the LORD."
Do you notice a theme there? Yeah, at first I wasn't even sure I wanted to admit to such a thing on my blog, but then I decided maybe it would help me to be better about it if I acknowledged my error. So for this year I have a new plan. No New Years Resolutions. Does that mean that I won't try to make things happen every day? No. It means I'm not going to place importance on anything other than the above. And I do not need a piece of paper to remind me of those things. Of course I need to do them! I almost cried when I realized how my year had turned out. I was so busy with other things, things not near as important as getting to know God better, that I totally ignored those three extremely crucial lines. I did it thinking it would 'be there later' and knowing some of the other things wouldn't wait. But what else could be more important?! My goodness, I am so ashamed. So yes, for 2009 I am not making a list. My plan is to rely on the LORD to guide me. I am going to seek God, read my Bible, and pray with all my heart. Maybe by the end of this year I will be closer to the LORD and not be so stubborn about having things done my own way. I may not have a list this year, but what I know I need to do is the most important thing ever.
HAPPY 2009 TO EVERYONE! May you all grow in the LORD and be abundantly blessed!
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Dec. 21, 2008 I know, I know... Nov. 30, 2008 The Time Has Come
Hello anyone who still stumbles upon this blog from time to time. A Dear Friend has informed me that the time has come for an update. So now I'm going to babble on in an attempt to bring this here blog up to speed. Here we go!
On Thanksgiving I went to a friend's house. It was my first Thanksgiving away from home, but it was nice. It was just my good friend, her mother, and myself, but it was quiet and lovely. This is not how I normally spend Thanksgiving, though. Normally we spend it with my mom's family, everyone chattering, women making sure everything is "just so" and children everywhere, but this year my mom had to work, my aunts and uncles had things to do, and everyone just did their own thing. It was sad, but it was still nice.
On to other things....
My family is planning to visit our cousins in Seattle soon. My older brother and I will be flying while my parents and younger brothers drive up. The last time I was on an ariplane I was about five years old and tried to stand up while it was landing. Hopefully I won't pull that little stunt this time! I am really excited about this trip. My family and I went to Seattle when I was eight, but I don't remember too much. Just that I liked it. I will finally have new things to take pictures of! Woot!
I will also be marking off another year of my life soon. And I have to say, this year felt good. I remember when I turned fourteen it felt so weird. The weirdest mixture of fear and excitement. I wanted to be older, to take a step closer to becoming the person God wants for me to be. I want to be that person, too! But at the same time I was scared of that person. Scared of the next step. I felt like I hadn't done anything with my life that year. I mean, how much can a thirteen year old do? Well, I found out some things this year. No matter what age you are, no matter if you're five feet and two inches (like me) or six feet and three inches, you make a difference. The important part is making sure you're making the right difference. I fell in love with faith this year. I learned that no matter what happens to me, or around me, the LORD is always in control. He's always there. I've turned my face from Him more times than I care to admit, but He has always been there for me. Calling me back. Holding out his arms. Bringing me back in so many different ways. I am truly thankful for this year. I've grown. I still need to grow so much, but I know it will be okay. My Savior will make sure it will. The other night I was feeling rebellious and stubborn, and whenever I feel that way I try to read my Bible. It's the only sensible thing I can think to do. As I opened it I saw a piece of paper with a verse on it.
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
I needed that. I needed to remember that my way won't work. It never does. Nothing in this world can bring me through all the challenges in life, all the struggles I face. Only The LORD can. So I say; Bring on the new year! With my Best Friend, I can tackle anything. And this Thanksgiving, that is what I am most thankful for. A Savior that loves me and never leaves me.
God bless you and yours.
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Nov. 8, 2008 ABC's describing me
My good friend Jocelyn did one of these a while back and made it look fun, so I'm gonna give it a go.
Words that describe me, or things I like, in alphabetical order.
Adequate
Books
Curious
Determined
Earnest
French
Games
Happy
Imaginative
Jazzy
Knowing
Ludicrous
Music
Nitwit
Outspoken
Photographer
Questioning
Rain
Silly
Trouble
Unavoidable
Vigilant
Weird
X marks the spot?
Young
Zany
So yeah, I cheated on x. :D
~Nikki
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