FEBRUARY BLESSINGS.

1. PTL, I was expecting a C or D on my Math Analysis quiz, but I got an 82% so yay! I’m improving and I’m doing my homework. PTL because my parents seem to be lenient about how my grades have been.
   
   
2. Even though I have felt like I’ve been ignoring God, I Praise Him for giving me everything I don’t deserve. Even in this time of struggle, He still provides.
   
   
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=587JL4Kzfu0
   Repent & continue to repent. God is so just. Great reminder!
   
   
4. God has blessed me with few homework this week. And, TGIThursday because that means tomorrow is Friday. So, yay! PTL.
   
   
5. God is so sovereign. He makes things happen for a reason. And that reason is so that I will persevere and grow more in Him. So, I’m going to take this, and be “YAY, an obstacle, God is going to bring me through it!”
   
   
6. I realized that I’ve been pleasing people rather than God. I need to remind myself of J.O.Y.; Jesus, Others, Yourself. We can be so selfish. PTL.
   
   
7. PTL, the weekend is over. I actually await for school. Can’t wait for bible study and simple faith. I just want everything to be about God.
   
   
8. I got this book The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. Right off the bat, it was encouraging. I read it at school while waiting for my dad to pick me up. I finished right when I got into the car and reflected the whole ride home on how I can remind myself that life is really about living for God. I praise God I didn’t get side tracked. This book is such a blessing, and I’m glad God brought it to me through Victoria Wen. Thanks for the book!
   
   
9. PTL, God always answers our prayers. Enough said.
   & PTL, I feel so happy knowing that God planned every moment in my life. Every thing happens for a reason.
   
   
10. It’s day 3 for my Purpose Driven Life journey. And, it’s a blessing to be reminded that God should be the driving force of my life. I definitely struggle with the fact that I try to please everyone. “Being controlled by the opinion of others is a guaranteed way to miss God’s purposes for your life.” I need to simplify my life, and do what God intends for me to do.
    
    
11. Day 4. I learned that I’ve got to start living everyday as if it’s my last day. Living life to the fullest, glorifying God. It reminded me that life on earth is like a blink of an eye compared to eternity.
    
    
12. Day 5. God has taught me that this life is a test and a trust. God tests me through the littlest things I may not even know. I must take the best care with the things God gives to me. Giving us this life we don’t deserve is definitely a a blessing.
    
    
13. Day 6. These temporary things in life will never fully satisfy me because worldly things don’t last forever. One day, I’ll die and forever be with God.
    LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeting away. -Psalm 39:4
    
    
14. Day 7. I need to remember that everything I do should be all for Him; be aware of His glory. He deserves it. He deserves to be honored and praised!
    
    
15. Day 8. Every time I see or hear the word “worship” I automatically think of singing and music. It’s so much more than that. Our goal to worship God is to bring pleasure to Him, not for ourselves. Give it all to God.
    
    
16. Today has been stressful, but I know God will provide a way of escape. PTL, for being able to jog 2 laps straight because it was God who gave me perseverance!
    Day 9. Making God smile should be a goal in life. Everything I do, I should do it for God; keep praising the Lord !
    
    
17. I did not set my alarm this morning but I woke up when I was suppose to, PTL! I have a 100.99% in US History!
    Day 10. I learned that surrendering to Christ is not only the best way to live, but also the only way to live because nothing else works.
    & Today, I learned that I’ve been somewhat hiding my faith. Some people just don’t know who I am. I also learned that prayer is a really big thing. It isn’t about repeating the same words over and over again, but it’s something that comes from the heart.
    
    
18. Today was the multicultural assembly, and PTL because it went well!
    Day 11. I’ve noticed that I do things for God to make myself feel good, but that shouldn’t be my goal! “Your goal is not a feeling, but a continual awareness of the reality that God is always present.” I need to remind myself to think about and talk to God more often!
    
    
19. Despite me wasting $25 for deciding not to go on the field trip, I got to stay in school and take three tests! Sarcasm not intended. I prefer taking tests on the actual test day, because if I miss it, I’ll end up being lazy and not doing well when I make up for it.
    Day 12. God should be my number one priority. My best friend. I’ve got to completely trust in Him, and be honest with Him. “I must desire friendship with God more than anything else.”
    
    
20. Saturday was blessing since it was a successful day. I spent a lot of money, but I feel like I don’t care. I really don’t mind buy things for others.. haha until I have none left.
    Day 13. God wants all of me. But how much do I offer to him?
    And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. -Mark 12:30
    
    
21. realized the small things God gives us. Feet to walk. Thumbs to do extraordinary things. The ability to speak, feel, see, hear, taste, and smell. The invention of chapstick; something most people cannot live without. Nail polish to accentuate our nails. Earrings, necklaces, and braclets to accentuate our ears, necks, and wrists. Bags to hold our items. Weather reports to help us know what’s ahead. So many more!
    Day 14. “Faith, not feelings, pleases God.” I’ve been depending on my feelings. Every trial running through my life, God is in control of it and He will save me. Whenever I doubt, I should remind myself “God is real, no matter how I feel.”
    
    
22. Monday = bible study @ school. Room: H-3.
    There is always nothing planned, but there are endless things to talk about when it comes to God. So, Brandon talked about how life is so temporary, and we get caught up in worldly things. Jonathan then added about how we cannot serve two masters. If we serve the world, we are not serving God. Don’t fall into temptation nor peer pressure because you are just conforming to the world’s standards, but we have to remind ourselves that we have to follow God’s standards. It made me examine myself and notice how much I give to God and how much I give to the world. Remind yourselves of these verses:
    No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. -Luke 16:13
    Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. -James 1:1-4 (I suggest you read the entire book of James)
    Valentine’s day has passed, and many people are literally “S.A.D” because they don’t have a valentine or whatever. But, it’s high school. We are so young, so immature, what are we looking for? We’re lonely? God can provide anything we need, not some special someone, especially at a young age. Don’t let your feelings control you. & My standards for a guy are so high, because, like I’ve said before, I’m not following what everyone else wants or expects, I want to follow what God knows is best for me.
    Day 15. I am a child of God, and He wants me to be part of His family. It made me think about heaven and all the wonderful things in it. Being sinless, being with God every day, being free from all bad things. How awesome is He?! He deserves all the glory & all the praise!
    
    
23. Every day is a blessing. Every moment that is about God is a blessing. Simple Faith. They separated the girls and boys and closed the walls. Of course, when we do something like that, we’re going to talk about relationships. They talked about love and what love is. In the end, we got paper and pens out; we made ‘THE LIST’ of expectations/standards/requirements from what we want from a significant other. What is the foundation of love if God is not centered nor part of it? Love from a significant other can only last so long on earth. It can’t even compare to eternity.
    Day 16. How ironic? Today, I read about love too! It made me realize that I not only have to read God’s word, but also do it! I can’t keep reading and going “oh yeah!” I have to go out and apply the Word in every day life.
    
    
24. Every day there is school, I don’t look forward to much. Yet, when the day ends, class wasn’t so bad after all. Let’s look at the positivity of things rather than all negatives!
    Day 17. I read, “The church is a body, not a building.”
    We are surrounded by so many believers, how can we not have fellowship with each other? “You discover your role in life through your relationships with others” I am blessed to have friends that ask me how I’m doing in my spiritual life. It always makes me examine myself and realize things I should apply in life. “Whenever we become careless about fellowship, everything else begins to slide, too.” If one goes to church services or gatherings regularly, and suddenly becomes inconsistent, he/she may slowly lose faith. I remember when I went to Friday night bible study at CFBC every week. If I missed a week or two, I would feel like I wouldn’t being doing well spiritually.
    
    
25. God has blessed me so much today. I didn’t want to forget it, so I’m going to tumblr it with such little time I have; I still have homework to do this late at night. 1st, there is no math quiz tomorrow.
    2nd, even if my research paper isn’t completely complete, my wonderful revisers gave me good tips to make it seem longer.
    3rd, I managed to finish my Spanish timeline project even if I haven’t memorized what is on it yet, I know God will provide.
    4th, I found someone selling girl scout cookies. Actually, she came to me!
    5th, I prayed for the “Baby Boom” topic for History, and God gave it to me!
    6th, I am blessed with formspring questions that deal with faith.
    7th, I found an unopened ear antiseptic for my irritated newly pierced cartilage.
    8th, I was so stressed earlier, God has once again lifted that from my back even though I’m not done with homework, I will persevere! I missed my reading today, but tomorrow I’ll read two days worth of reading.
    
    
26. From Blogspot: “I have glanced at your blog and I am so impressed and amazed by your spiritual maturity. You are truly blessed and so glad you recognize it. God has great things in store for you. Thanks for the uplift today! Marli”
    Random strangers encourage me!
    1. I did my Spanish oral & I think it went well!
    2. Got put on the spot in Anatomy; but that’s okay!
    3. Turned in my Junior research paper; PTL, it’s over with.
    Day 18. It made me realize that I need to keep my friends accountable. They have struggles, I have struggles.
    Day. 19. I’ve noticed that when I see people in sin, I don’t rebuke them because it’s so much easier to stay quiet and not get involved with their lives. And, that isn’t loving. Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. -Galatians 6:1-2
    
    
27. PTL, for for family time yesterday!
    
    
28. PTL, I found 8 dollars in my pocket!
    Day 20. We all aren’t always going to be doing well in our spiritual life. But, somehow God restores that broken fellowship we have with Him!