We are marked with a seal

I read this verse today  "When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, ¹⁴ who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory " Eph 1:14

I realized something that most people ( myself included) sometime end up believing. It says " When you believed you were marked in him with a seal..." Then often we do not read the rest of the verse. We think because we are "sealed" that we are sealed in from the outside world. We think our belief is a sealant against all bad things, heartache, and loss. I have  had to learn that when we are marked, we are marked so God can use us, not so we can live in a bubble of protection. 

At times it seems impossible, unfair, and plain difficult to see how God is using your rough time as a way to grow his kingdom. Friends, I encourage you to keep an open mind. Trials will make us stronger. We are marked with a seal and that is a massive responsibility to follow His call. Not a guarantee of comfort. 

Hope you have a great day!  

Day 13 ( like 4 months late).

I am determined to finish this challenge!!!!

Favorite artist...

hmmm I have so many!
Best guy that ever lived!












And I have a new love of these guys! 

 

He has big plans even for the planners...

So it has been exactly 1 month and 26 days since I have last blogged. I mean I think I should be awarded for my lack of blogging. That takes true talent. Only a true dedicated writer would stay away that long. :p 
Since you have last heard from me ( a month and 26 days ago) I have learned a lot about myself and HIS plans for my life.

I am a planner. When I am stressed I plan. I have planned out what I want to do, where I want to go to college, when I want to marry, and how many kids I want to have. So when ole Jenny's plans do not turn out the way she wants, she can be kind of a brat. 

Last week I went on a mission trip to Jackson MS. It was a great trip. Just very different than I expected. I had a sour attitude at the beginning of the week. I was not doing what I wanted. But by the end of the week He had softened my heart. He let me discover a different side of myself and be very encouraged. 

So throw your plans out the window! He has the perfect, amazing, and wonderful plan! Trust that he will show you His face through HIS plans! 
I hope that you will hear from me before another month and 26 days pass. 

Adios, 
Jenny

Epic blogging fail/ Good news club

Guys I fail at blogging. No really. Failure.
Well anyhoo, no need to dwell on that. :)I wanted to share with you something that I LOVE doing every week,
Good News Club!

What is it? A group of of 7-12th graders ( mostly girls) go down to the TN village apartments and we pick the kids up on a bus and drive them back to a small little church. We sing songs, read "The Story Book Bible" ( HIGHLY recomend it for allllll ages!) do a craft, have snack, then take the kiddos home. It is so fun!

On Monday we had our last one for the year and I got to be with a sweet 4th grader named Ty. Looking at her you would not think that she is a 4th grader. She looks about 6th or 7th grade. She has so much pain, exhaustion, and confusion etched on her face.  I know very little about her, but what I do know is that she has to take care of  3 year old sister, she lives with her grandmother, and has a little trouble reading.  These facts about her are not that interesting by themselves, but combined, she has a pretty hard life. In the TN village apartments, there is a lot of crime, poverty, and many different races.

Ty has probably seen more than the average 17 year old has seen. But amazingly she is on fire for Christ. She is not weighed down with her living situation/ economic standing. She is happy as a bird. What a testimony!

Another little lesson from GNC that I learned was that God speaks in all langauges. Ty was telling me about a girl in her class that speaks only Spanish. I just then realized that God speaks in all langauges. I know it seems a little obvious, but I guess I had never really thought about how the Lord is not limited to English. He speaks to Juana in Spanish, Louis in French, Ming in Chinese, and any other language. I know, a 3rd grader could have figured that out, but I just thought that was really cool and demostrates how big our GOD is!

Love to all. And I will try not fail as much in the blogging department.

Yep God is good!

So the past few weeks have been kinda chill... I am reading the devotion called " Jesus Calling" And I wanted to share with you what yesterday's was about.

" When I give you no special guidance, stay where you are. Concentrate on doing your everyday tasks in awareness of My Presence with you. The Joy of My Presence will shine on you, as you do everything for Me. Thus you invite Me into every aspect of your life. Through collaborating with Me in all things, you allow My Life to merge with yours. This is the secret not only to joyful living but also of victorious living. I designed you to depend on Me moment by moment." ( April 13)

Wow! That hit me right where I needed it! I hope this encouraged you!
Tata, Jenny

Day 13 Something you love!

OK so I could legitimately write you a novel on all things that I love! But I will refrain myself and not bore you to tears!


1: Anyone who knows me or even knows of me knows that I LOVE Vera Bradley!
I have 12 VB accessories! ( And hope to get more) :)



2: The Blind Side! If you have not seen this movie GO NOW! Do not stop until the movie over! I probably watch the movie at least 3 times a month! No joke!


3: Tea! I love tea! My favorite is Earl Grey with a little milk! Mmmm Oh and I do love some umm good Southern sweet tea as well!


 4:OK so indulge me for a second. I am going to be a complete teenage girl for a second! I really do love JB!

Day 12 Something you hate...

Losing things~ That is what I cannot stand! I am not an extremely organized person so I lose things all the time! It is so frusterating that you have to search and search for these things!

Things I have lost in the past months-
- retanier ( found in the washing machine)
- camera ( found behind the couch after 7 days of searching)
- goggles ( found in the Christmas trash)
- calculator ( found behind my bed)
- phone ( found in the bottom of my backpack)

So there you have it folks! I hate losing things!

On a happier note!
Things that I am thankful for!
1: A father who is willing to help you study for a math test for like 2 hours!
2: A sunny day!
3: Teachers that make their class so interesting and are understanding.
4: Shoes
5: The devotion " Jesus Calling" BUY IT!
6: An mole chase that is going on in our house!
7: Mercy
8:  Smiles