Happy memorial day! Wow, cant believe its Day 15 already!
So today I went to a cook out at my youth pastors house. We were in the pool, and we all know the whirl pool, were you get everyone in the pool to swim one direction to create a current. If you try to go the other way, you get pulled back. Its totally impossible UNLESS you hang on to the wall.
God is your wall. Nothing is impossible with him. Nothing is possible without him.
I can do all things through christ who strengthens me
~phillipians 4:13
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Day 14 (5/30/10)
So as I was lying in bed last night, a deep thought ran across my mind.
Who am I? How can I be better at the things I do? Why do I hurt people I LOVE? Where am I headed? When ever you create an account on anything, you usually have to fill out informations about yourself....*why* is that so difficult to do?
"You should know yourself better than anyone"
I dont nesecarily (spelling?) believe this is the case. I think a good percentage of the time, friends know us better than we do. And I know God DEFIANTLY knows us better than we know ourselves.
get to know yourself.
Who am I? How can I be better at the things I do? Why do I hurt people I LOVE? Where am I headed? When ever you create an account on anything, you usually have to fill out informations about yourself....*why* is that so difficult to do?
"You should know yourself better than anyone"
I dont nesecarily (spelling?) believe this is the case. I think a good percentage of the time, friends know us better than we do. And I know God DEFIANTLY knows us better than we know ourselves.
get to know yourself.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Day 13 (5/29/10)
So this will be just a real quick update. Today I saw a commercial for prayer....you read that correctly, A COMMERCIALIZED PRAYER PERSUASION! They were making people *PAY* to call a number for prayer. Promising them materialistic wealth and possesions in return. This world is so screwed up.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Day 12 (5/28/10)
So I know this is random, but, how come humans are SO afraid to show their emotions? Ive noticed people are ecspecially concious about it when it comes to crying.
Why are you embaressed to cry?
If you are, that is? And if you aren’t, why aren’t you embarrassed to?
I was wondering this after noticing how many people are so ashamed to cry in front of others. They’ll hide it and deny it and not do it, and I was wondering from you personally: why?
Comments/Facebook Statuses!
~stacy
Why are you embaressed to cry?
If you are, that is? And if you aren’t, why aren’t you embarrassed to?
I was wondering this after noticing how many people are so ashamed to cry in front of others. They’ll hide it and deny it and not do it, and I was wondering from you personally: why?
Comments/Facebook Statuses!
~stacy
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Day 11 (5/27/10)
Hey everybody :)
So lately Ive just been living. I feel dead. I *hate* this feeling. I feel like im just going day by day, always waiting for something. Im tired of waiting. And when Its finally over, I want to start over again. So WHY cant I just make the most of everything? Life is good. Take advantadge of it.
~stacy
So lately Ive just been living. I feel dead. I *hate* this feeling. I feel like im just going day by day, always waiting for something. Im tired of waiting. And when Its finally over, I want to start over again. So WHY cant I just make the most of everything? Life is good. Take advantadge of it.
~stacy
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Day 10 (5/26/10)
Have you ever noticed when you are doing something you love you focus on that. And only that.
What if you had that same type of motive for everything?
Washing the dishes,
mowing the lawn,
doing school work,
imagine how much more effciently we could accomplish those tasks if we said "THIS is what I want to be doing right now"
We'd all have a much better mindset on things.
~stacy partin
What if you had that same type of motive for everything?
Washing the dishes,
mowing the lawn,
doing school work,
imagine how much more effciently we could accomplish those tasks if we said "THIS is what I want to be doing right now"
We'd all have a much better mindset on things.
~stacy partin
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Day 9 (5/25/10)
Ok guys, i know yesterdays was a really stupid blog, and todays is gonna be to. But I PROMISE tommorows will be better. SOOOOOOO Sorry guys!
~stacy.
~stacy.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Day 8 (5/24/10)
Love your neighbor as yourself.
The "golden rule"
Weve all heard it at least a bazillion times since we were 3 years old. Today (or if its at night, tommorow) I challenge you to put it in action.
That is all.
~stacy
The "golden rule"
Weve all heard it at least a bazillion times since we were 3 years old. Today (or if its at night, tommorow) I challenge you to put it in action.
That is all.
~stacy
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Day 7 (5/23/10)
Fear. Doubt.
Its something we've all been raised to live in. Whether you realize it or not, you are. Look around. Were raised to be overly concious of minor things that can possibly be a slight risk to us. My parents dont even allow me to walk down the street alone due to potential incidents that will probably never happen, such as me being abducted. Its human nature. Its logic. Logical thinking kills you. Am I saying you should jump of the edge of your house onto a pile of rocks? No. Thats not what i'm saying. Im talking about things were called by God to do, yet do to our selfish insecurities, we'd rather stay where we are.
"Boldly following God means we can't fear loss, cause fearing loss will hold us back from ever taking risks... " ~Alyssa Barlow
Faith is like a flashlight, you can only see so much, you have to keep walking to see more and more. Everything might not make since at the time. But you just have to trust that God wont let you fall. (he wont)
"Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see." ~Hebrews 11:1 (New living translation)
"Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!”
Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”
“Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink.“Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed."
~Matthew 14: 22-33
Did you notice when peter started fearing, and became aware of his potential risks, he fell in. Keep your focus on jesus.
~Stacy Partin
Its something we've all been raised to live in. Whether you realize it or not, you are. Look around. Were raised to be overly concious of minor things that can possibly be a slight risk to us. My parents dont even allow me to walk down the street alone due to potential incidents that will probably never happen, such as me being abducted. Its human nature. Its logic. Logical thinking kills you. Am I saying you should jump of the edge of your house onto a pile of rocks? No. Thats not what i'm saying. Im talking about things were called by God to do, yet do to our selfish insecurities, we'd rather stay where we are.
"Boldly following God means we can't fear loss, cause fearing loss will hold us back from ever taking risks... " ~Alyssa Barlow
Faith is like a flashlight, you can only see so much, you have to keep walking to see more and more. Everything might not make since at the time. But you just have to trust that God wont let you fall. (he wont)
"Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see." ~Hebrews 11:1 (New living translation)
"Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!”
Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”
“Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink.“Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed."
~Matthew 14: 22-33
Did you notice when peter started fearing, and became aware of his potential risks, he fell in. Keep your focus on jesus.
~Stacy Partin
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Day 6 (5/22/10)
Alot of people dont take prayer seriously, that bothers me. In some cases, prayer is a chance for people to show of what a big vocabularies they have, or to gossip about people. Most people arent really even sure about *why* we pray.Which leads us to a very important question: why do we pray?
In a world filled with chaos, we pray because prayer is the antidote to anxiety. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”. Philippians 4:6-7. We pray because prayer alleviates our weariness. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28.
So yah, thats it for today.
~stacy partin
In a world filled with chaos, we pray because prayer is the antidote to anxiety. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”. Philippians 4:6-7. We pray because prayer alleviates our weariness. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28.
So yah, thats it for today.
~stacy partin
Friday, May 21, 2010
Day 5 (5/21/10)
Well guys, today is my fifth consecutive day of blogging once each day. When I started these I knew there would come a time were I would straight up *not* want to do this. I didnt know it would come so soon. But Im not going to stop. I actually like doing this its just.......i don't know. Its just the whole "procrastination" thing. But I'm getting better. I challenge everyone whos reading this (like all 3 of you....lol) to do something and stick to it. It doesnt *have* to be a blog, but feel free to do one. And dont give up (the hardest part).
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men” (Colossians 3:23). If we put our hearts into our work, as this verse says to do, we will probably find it difficult to procrastinate too much.
~stacy partin
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men” (Colossians 3:23). If we put our hearts into our work, as this verse says to do, we will probably find it difficult to procrastinate too much.
~stacy partin
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Day 4 (5/20/2010)
ok I want you guys to take a minute to think about something:
What do you *really* want?
When you have time to think about stuff, what do you fantesize about? People? Cars? Clothes? STUFF?!?!?
Does it (what you fantesize about) really matter?
In all honesty, does it matter?
When you go to heaven, none of these earthly things will matter.
So why waste time worshiping things you dont have, rather than telling people theres a god who wants to say them?
your call....
~stacy partin
What do you *really* want?
When you have time to think about stuff, what do you fantesize about? People? Cars? Clothes? STUFF?!?!?
Does it (what you fantesize about) really matter?
In all honesty, does it matter?
When you go to heaven, none of these earthly things will matter.
So why waste time worshiping things you dont have, rather than telling people theres a god who wants to say them?
your call....
~stacy partin
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Day 3 (5/19/20)
A question for anyone whos interested:
Who do you percieve yourself to be?
Cody Pellerin did a blog post on this awhile back (go check him out) but it sadly ended up getting accidently deleted. But today this girl i'm in this "disagreement" with pulled me aside and said "Stacy, do you think your mean?" and I start thinking "oh god help me. what did I do this time?!?" I was like "ummmm no?" not being entirely sure how to answer this awkward question. She said "ok. thats all I wanted to know..."
I know that probably wasnt true, because she had this annoyed little smirk on her face, anyways its not about that. Im not mad at her because I know she said this for a reason: God used her to get to me because I wasnt listening. Whether she know thats why, or not. I know very well why.
Who i've been acting like is not who I am. I apologize to all.
I would say more but I REALLY gotta eat quick so I can get to church.
hope you enjoyed my little confession session ;)
~stacy partinb
Who do you percieve yourself to be?
Cody Pellerin did a blog post on this awhile back (go check him out) but it sadly ended up getting accidently deleted. But today this girl i'm in this "disagreement" with pulled me aside and said "Stacy, do you think your mean?" and I start thinking "oh god help me. what did I do this time?!?" I was like "ummmm no?" not being entirely sure how to answer this awkward question. She said "ok. thats all I wanted to know..."
I know that probably wasnt true, because she had this annoyed little smirk on her face, anyways its not about that. Im not mad at her because I know she said this for a reason: God used her to get to me because I wasnt listening. Whether she know thats why, or not. I know very well why.
Who i've been acting like is not who I am. I apologize to all.
I would say more but I REALLY gotta eat quick so I can get to church.
hope you enjoyed my little confession session ;)
~stacy partinb
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Day 2 (5/18/2010)
Ok guys, this is still new to me...but lets see...what happened today...hmmm I took one of my EOG's (end of grade test) today, so i've got the reading out of the way. And i've got two math tests to do, then I'll be done.
And I've just been suddenly aware of how alot of times when I become even become slightly attached to someone, they leave, thats why I'm afraid to love. People change, and plans get changed, I guess the only person that wont is god. Its a tough world.
~Stacy Partin
And I've just been suddenly aware of how alot of times when I become even become slightly attached to someone, they leave, thats why I'm afraid to love. People change, and plans get changed, I guess the only person that wont is god. Its a tough world.
~Stacy Partin
Monday, May 17, 2010
Day 1 (5/17/2010)
Hey Everybody :) I just wanted to update you guys more often, and ive been seriously considering doing a daily blog thing. And its either gonna be a totally sucky thing to do, or an ok thing, or a really cool thing.
You might be thinking why I would do something like this, well the reason is because ive realized ive been procrastinating alot lately, so i want to do this, and not only say im going to do this, but actually DO it.
And also, im obviously not going to remember everything that happens in my 13th year of life. And I think it might be interesting to look back on this and read what I thought or what happened. And propbably be like "I AM SO STUPID!" ahah :)
I've also come to realize its easier for me to write down what I think rather than say it, because I tend to freeze up in front of people and my brain doesnt function correctly. I know, I know, I sound retarded, but- I dont know, I cant really explain it.
But yah, hope you enjoy them! Day 2 tommorow!
~stacy
You might be thinking why I would do something like this, well the reason is because ive realized ive been procrastinating alot lately, so i want to do this, and not only say im going to do this, but actually DO it.
And also, im obviously not going to remember everything that happens in my 13th year of life. And I think it might be interesting to look back on this and read what I thought or what happened. And propbably be like "I AM SO STUPID!" ahah :)
I've also come to realize its easier for me to write down what I think rather than say it, because I tend to freeze up in front of people and my brain doesnt function correctly. I know, I know, I sound retarded, but- I dont know, I cant really explain it.
But yah, hope you enjoy them! Day 2 tommorow!
~stacy
Thursday, May 6, 2010
hangin on...barely
So, Just when I thought everything was ok, everything fell. Came crashing down.
Its so hard. Im trying so hard to help the broken, when Im broken myself. And the people whose hearts *AREN'T* broken step on ours even more. Its tough.
~stacy
Its so hard. Im trying so hard to help the broken, when Im broken myself. And the people whose hearts *AREN'T* broken step on ours even more. Its tough.
~stacy
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