Holidays

Well it's the holiday season.  It really dosen't feel like it.  Thanksgiving was a very good day and all, but I have been thinking (never a good sign).  Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving by over eating?  I know, I know, traditions.  I mean, most of us spend over a hundred dollars on a big meal for one day (I am not forgetting leftovers).  If half of America sent the money we spend on food for only that day to help feed others, we could possibly feed millons for a week.  I think I might do that one year....Also it is almost time for Christmas and then New Years, where has the year gone?!  It has gone by too fast. Which reminds me of a Francesca Battistelli song, "Don't Miss It."  The song states:  Don't try so hard to move past the moment, these days go by and there gone before you know it...This is life don't miss it.  Why do we try to rush things?  God is in control and every thing is going to happen in his time anyways!  I think we should remember that.  :-)  

Music and Its Ability to Move Emotions

Anyone else have a song that just relaxes them from the first verse?  I do!  "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" Selah's version is that for me.  How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure?  That He should give His only son to make a wretch his treasure.  Those words are simply amazing! 

What about a song that makes you hyper or happy?  I also have a few of those!  "Hold Me" by Jamie Grace and TobyMac and also Viva la Vida by Coldplay. 

What about a song that causes sadness?  I don't have many of those but probably "The Older I Get" by Skillet.  Most likely because I don't want to grow up...but I have to!  HAHA!

Music has a strange way of working in our lives.  Just by turning on the radio one's whole out look on the day can be changed. I guess thats why it is so important to watch what you listen to on the radio.  I know, I know, I have music other than Christian on my iPod and my car's station is not 88.5 or 94.5 (kinda because I can't reach them).  The point is, when stressed find your "How Deep the Father's Love."  When tired of life or just need a mood change, find your "Hold Me."  Music has done so much for me lately...What about you? 
 

And the Storm Hits

Referring to a post a few weeks past, The storm has came.  Shortly after I posted that post mentioning Brandon, he broke up with me, thats where it started.  It was pretty hard, first relationship, first kiss and all.  I'm ok with it all now.  I have learned a lot from that whole ordeal, Its getting better.  I am coming to the realization that God moves people for a reason.  I know the reason too.  I just cannot make my self say it yet...I'm getting there.  Next big thing is my wallet was stolen.  Well I left it at Ramey's and someone "took it" from there.  They have my debt, check book, Scentsy card, social security car, a little cash, my student ID etc.  They used over $160 I did not have on my debt card.  Not fun.  Luckily for me we know exactly who has it and they will have to pay me back in full plus overdraft fees.  I was asked if I wanted to press charges, the thing is I really don't.  The guy has two kids, and he has to work.  I pray that my act of mercy will lead to a change in his life, that would be great!  All of this is all leading to extra stress I do not need.  While I type all these things I come to realize how small all this is.  Things could be so much worst.  I guess this just goes to show my wimpy side.  I also have been refereed to a verse that I do believe is one of my new favorites:  I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Revelations 3:8.  God is opening so many doors for me, I do not know which to go through first!  All in all, I'm blessed!