Worry can blind us to the needs of those around us. We become so preoccupied with our own problems that we can’t reach out or minister to others the way the Lord desires us to. Jesus certainly had reason to worry when He thought about the agony of the cross that lay before Him. But He still walked in love consistently, and He was always ready to comfort, encourage, and instruct others.

ellexzandriav:

Right when I feel like I’m about to fall into temptation, I’m like:  

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Because: 

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Then I’m like: 

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Thank you Jesus. 

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AMEN <3

AMEN <3

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Friendships are often put to the test over long hours of work or waiting. Friends pay a price by listening or issuing words of love and encouragement. But friendship knows no bravery like the bravery of brutal, truthful confrontation.
IDK WHY I’M STILL AWAKE

But I feel like everything that just happened tonight—me, rapping with real passion to a few strangers online…starting to become friends with someone I never imagined would want that…to name a few—was all a crazy awesome dream.

This will be some sort of proof I guess that it wasn’t.

So, surprisingly, despite the fact that I was busy pretty much nonstop all day, and only had about 2 & 1/2 hours of sleep (maybe), & already did 30 minutes of treadmill time earlier in the day, it was rather easy to exercise/dance around in my room for 30 minutes before I officially prepared for bed. It’s always a good feeling when that happens.. :D

itlikesmikey asked: So what do you think you're going to do now that you've graduated?

Well I’ve actually just begun to get involved with various ministries at my home church. What I’m really hoping to do is get people interested & involved in drama (skits, human videos, short films, etc.), starting with the youth group, so that I can direct/co-direct a team that will eventually meet consistently on a weekly basis. It seems that God wants me to stick around at home for a while…I don’t mind, though. It’s been really great so far! : )

Do not let the regret of what you should have done keep you from what you should do now.
This is God’s specialty. He takes individuals who are hidden away, unusable, and quieted, and then turns them into planet-shakers.

jonnovstheinternet:

Cats stuck in things