On Wednesday as I was making my way downstairs for bed, I fell into a slight problem... Literally. As I tumbled down those 10 steps, at 11:30 pm might I add, I landed shockingly at the bottom out of breath, in pain, and on the verge of tears. As I sat there trying to catch my breath, I was angered by the fact that I fell first of all, and secondly that I had probably made enough ruckus to wake the whole house up!
I sat there for about ten minutes while the pain and tears set in and I had too do this all in silence, just to make sure the house was still asleep. Thankfully it was, (Dog and all) and I was left to fend for myself. (Although I am sure if my friends had heard me they would have come running) but nope, Silence!
A few days later, as I am recovering from the fall the Lord has been teaching me a lesson in all of this. That even when we fall, He is there to pick up the broken pieces. Sitting on those steps that night tears streaming down my face, I would have never thought there would be a lesson in all of this.
You know, I feel like I have messed up so much in this life that I don't even deserve to be picked back up. I think to myself often, "How am I even still here? How do I still have all that I need, when I could have nothing?" I have fallen so many times but He still loves me. He loves me so much that He will keep picking me back up until my very last breath here on this Earth. Why? Because He wants the best for me, He wants my dreams to become a reality, He wants to see me soar and walk in all that I have been called too do, He wants to see me succeed, and you know what? He wants the same for YOU!!
The Lord has been showing me that He will NEVER leave me, and NEVER forsake me. Thats a promise to you too!! His word promises in Hebrews 13:5 " Never will I leave you, Never will I forsake you." NEVER, NEVER, NEVER!
So be encouraged, even in your darkest hours when it seems as though all hope is gone and there is no one who really cares... You, yes YOU, have the strongest, most amazing daddy God standing right nest to you. Picking you back up, brushing off the dust and dirt and calling life back into your very existence and all that He has created you to be!!
So friends, Be encouraged! That even when you fall, mess up, make mistakes. The Lord is there waiting for you.. He wants the very best for you...Royalty Sons and Daughters!!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Actions do speak louder then words.
I know we hear this saying all the time, "Action's speak louder then words." I have never really given thought to it, but yesterday the Lord showed me how it is so true! I was blessed with the opportunity to watch my three beautiful nieces for a little while yesterday, and in doing so God showed me something so beautiful.
Gaby, the oldest of three, is nine years old. I have a very close relationship with her due to the fact that she was born when I was in 5th grade, but since I moved out and away I really felt our relationship was lacking so I thought it would be a great opportunity to re-connect with her. (Let me set the scene for you) We were outside, and I was just singing some songs. You know the normal "Jesus Loves me" and Jesus loves the little children" too Bella, who is three. (Beautiful little girl!) Gaby walks over and says to me, "Lyss, you know, Jesus loves you right?" I was kind of taken aback by her words, but it got me to thinking. Do I really know how much He loves me?
Well, later on in the afternoon, we were chalking and I was drawing all these things for the girls, Gaby grabs some chalks and tells me to stay right where I am. I thought to myself "Oh, how cute she is going to go write I love my Auntie Lyss..." I was soooo wrong! Around 10 minutes later she tells me to come out back. I walk around the corner and she has written on the ground "Alyssa Farrar loves Jesus with all of her heart." Now I want you take a moment...this is coming from a nine year old who has no idea what is happening on the inside of my heart, she has no idea whats been going on with my life, the things that I have been dealing with and struggling with. The obstacles that I have had to jump over, run around, and even flip over in the past few months let alone the past two years.
Needless to say her words touched a really deep place in my heart. To know that even with all that I am going through, I don't have to say one word to her. Yet my actions, even in my darkest hour, are still dictating to the world that I love Jesus with all of my heart :) I love it! It opened my eyes up to an even greater knowledge that I am able to show the love of Jesus, not only to awesome kids at church, but also to my family and my three little nieces and the rest of the world!
God is soo good! He always seems to show me His love, even in the smallest things like a chalk written statement, and through an amazing beautiful little girl that loves Jesus just as much as her Auntie!
Thought for the day : Do your actions dictate your love for Jesus, or do you feel the need to speak it out? Not that speaking out your love for Jesus is a bad thing, I just think its so cool that we as vessels on this earth can show the LOVE of JESUS through our Actions!
Have a great Saturday everyone!
Be Blessed!!
Gaby, the oldest of three, is nine years old. I have a very close relationship with her due to the fact that she was born when I was in 5th grade, but since I moved out and away I really felt our relationship was lacking so I thought it would be a great opportunity to re-connect with her. (Let me set the scene for you) We were outside, and I was just singing some songs. You know the normal "Jesus Loves me" and Jesus loves the little children" too Bella, who is three. (Beautiful little girl!) Gaby walks over and says to me, "Lyss, you know, Jesus loves you right?" I was kind of taken aback by her words, but it got me to thinking. Do I really know how much He loves me?
Well, later on in the afternoon, we were chalking and I was drawing all these things for the girls, Gaby grabs some chalks and tells me to stay right where I am. I thought to myself "Oh, how cute she is going to go write I love my Auntie Lyss..." I was soooo wrong! Around 10 minutes later she tells me to come out back. I walk around the corner and she has written on the ground "Alyssa Farrar loves Jesus with all of her heart." Now I want you take a moment...this is coming from a nine year old who has no idea what is happening on the inside of my heart, she has no idea whats been going on with my life, the things that I have been dealing with and struggling with. The obstacles that I have had to jump over, run around, and even flip over in the past few months let alone the past two years.
Needless to say her words touched a really deep place in my heart. To know that even with all that I am going through, I don't have to say one word to her. Yet my actions, even in my darkest hour, are still dictating to the world that I love Jesus with all of my heart :) I love it! It opened my eyes up to an even greater knowledge that I am able to show the love of Jesus, not only to awesome kids at church, but also to my family and my three little nieces and the rest of the world!
God is soo good! He always seems to show me His love, even in the smallest things like a chalk written statement, and through an amazing beautiful little girl that loves Jesus just as much as her Auntie!
Thought for the day : Do your actions dictate your love for Jesus, or do you feel the need to speak it out? Not that speaking out your love for Jesus is a bad thing, I just think its so cool that we as vessels on this earth can show the LOVE of JESUS through our Actions!
Have a great Saturday everyone!
Be Blessed!!
Gaby: Far left, Bella: Middle, and Gianna: Right :)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Beauty for Ashes
"...To give to them Beauty instead of Ashes..."
Isaiah 61:3
Isaiah 61:3
About a month ago, I got some prayer at EPIC which is a Young adult ministry here in Maine...anywho one of the guys that was praying was just speaking over me truth, and that when I would look in the mirror I would see beauty and value. (My whole 20 years of existence I never have been able to even look... in the mirrior and like what I see, let alone with no makeup on.) Hard to believe, I know... So I agreed with what was prayed over me, took it and ran with it. Just hoping and praying that one day I would be able to do just that, Look in the mirror and see myself the way God sees me, and just accept that I am beautiful, that I am of worth in His eyes and that I have a value, if not for anyone but to bring gloy to His name....This morning, 6 am with no makeup on, and bed head, I looked in the mirror and for the first time actually didnt hate what I saw. I looked in that mirror and could smile and see beauty. I am starting to see myself in the eyes of my Father and Creator. God is soo good :)
I shared earlier, Isaiah 61:3 "..To give to them beauty instead of ashes.." He has done just that!
For those of you who may struggle with this very same thing, know that you are not alone, God desires to trade you ashes for beauty. He loves you so much, and with prayer, persistence, and believeing the truth. It will happen :) Some of you may read this and say "Oh that's great that it happenf for her, but it will never for me" don't believe that lie. It's a trick, to get you to stay where you are and never see your self worth...keep searching, you serve a BIG God, he will show himself strong for you.
I shared earlier, Isaiah 61:3 "..To give to them beauty instead of ashes.." He has done just that!
For those of you who may struggle with this very same thing, know that you are not alone, God desires to trade you ashes for beauty. He loves you so much, and with prayer, persistence, and believeing the truth. It will happen :) Some of you may read this and say "Oh that's great that it happenf for her, but it will never for me" don't believe that lie. It's a trick, to get you to stay where you are and never see your self worth...keep searching, you serve a BIG God, he will show himself strong for you.
My prayer for you this day is that you would allow God to start showing you how worthy you are of His love...God loves to see you happy!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Power of Prayer
"I never knew Justice, until I found Freedom. And I never knew freedom, until He threw my sins away. And I never knew Love, until I found Jesus. And I couldn't find Jesus, until He found me first. Yeah He found me..." Amber Brooks
A week ago today, I was walking out my door and fell on some icy steps. I hit my back so hard it was a struggle for me to even breath. All last week I was walking like a crippled person. In soo much pain it was unbearable! Many of you know that I teach in Kidz Zone, at the church here in ME. In our small groups we always gather at the end of the service and I pray a blessing over the girls, and we share any prayer requests we may have. I shared with them about my back and asked if any of them would like to pray for me...they all were very eager too! Alot of the prayers went like this "Lord I thank you for Alyssa and I ask that you would just heal her back because I know she is in a lot of pain and it's not good for her" but my favoirte was this " Lord I thank you for Alyssa and I just ask that you would heal her, because when she does not feel well she is very grumpy and we DO NOT like it when Alyssa is grumpy, and you don't either. Amen" I almost laughed out loud....but how true is that? When we are injured or not feeling well we let the littlest thing get to us!! My girls knew that and prayer for me :) God is soo GOOD!!
This morning I woke up, took in a deep breath and there was NO pain...in my head I was thinking "are you serious?" I didn't believe that I was healed so I stood up, did some stretches and all my pain was gone!! God is sooo good! The power of prayer does work and the Lord desires to heal us! No matter how small or big it may be!! Bringing you fears, frustrations, sickness, diesease, financial probles to the Lord and liting them up in prayer will change your life. I dare you to try it!
Happy Love Day Everyone!
Be Blessed
A week ago today, I was walking out my door and fell on some icy steps. I hit my back so hard it was a struggle for me to even breath. All last week I was walking like a crippled person. In soo much pain it was unbearable! Many of you know that I teach in Kidz Zone, at the church here in ME. In our small groups we always gather at the end of the service and I pray a blessing over the girls, and we share any prayer requests we may have. I shared with them about my back and asked if any of them would like to pray for me...they all were very eager too! Alot of the prayers went like this "Lord I thank you for Alyssa and I ask that you would just heal her back because I know she is in a lot of pain and it's not good for her" but my favoirte was this " Lord I thank you for Alyssa and I just ask that you would heal her, because when she does not feel well she is very grumpy and we DO NOT like it when Alyssa is grumpy, and you don't either. Amen" I almost laughed out loud....but how true is that? When we are injured or not feeling well we let the littlest thing get to us!! My girls knew that and prayer for me :) God is soo GOOD!!
This morning I woke up, took in a deep breath and there was NO pain...in my head I was thinking "are you serious?" I didn't believe that I was healed so I stood up, did some stretches and all my pain was gone!! God is sooo good! The power of prayer does work and the Lord desires to heal us! No matter how small or big it may be!! Bringing you fears, frustrations, sickness, diesease, financial probles to the Lord and liting them up in prayer will change your life. I dare you to try it!
Happy Love Day Everyone!
Be Blessed
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Holding On
"Weeping may remain for the night,
but rejoicings comes in the morning"
Pslams 30:5
Life is a precious gift, one of the most valuable things. It can be taken for granted so easily...our friends and family can be gone with a blink of an eye. Recently I blogged about the newest addition to our family, Gianna Olivia. She came into this world 3 weeks before her due date and is now home :) But other people are not so fortunate. I just recently found out an old co-worker of mine has passed away. I moved down the east coast so I am not connected with people back home. like I would want to be. Her name was Anita, she was an older lady...kind of like a grandma for all the teens at Stop and Shop. Her face was always light up with a cheerful smile, and her heart was always full of joy! She would always ask how my day was going, and I had the awesome opportunity to train her, and really form a relationship with her. She was truly an example to live by. She had so much joy, had a very giving heart, loved to help other people, and never asked for anything in return. I remember when she found out I would be graudating from KHS (Kennebunk High School) she was so happy for me and was so proud that she went out and got me a certificate to get my nails done! I was so blessed to know her. Anita came down with cancer and passed away abruptly, I am sure even when she found out she was sick...she was still doing everything for others. That is just how she was. Anita has now gone home to be with the Lord, and I know that she not only had an impact in my life but many others! We love you Anita, you are greatly missed by many.
As many of you know I moved away from Maine the end of May, down to Northern Virginia to start a new nanny position. So I am not sure of the whole situation but this is what I do know, and my heart is so heavy for this family and her friends.
Ashley lives up the street from me, a turnpike bridge seperates the distance between her road and mine. Ashley, a good friend of mine Megan and I hung out numerous times after school and into the summer months. We would drink Caprisun and those fruit drinks in the plastic containers..(teeney weeneys?) I think thats what they are called. Yesterday morning Ashley was pulling out of her road where she lives and was struck by a car. She was ejected from the car and landed on the asphalt. Ashley is now in critical condition, she fighting for her life. Hanging on for the thing we take for granted each day. Ashley is 17 years old and in her Senior year at KHS...she is a fighter and I know she will make it. Prayers are being lifted up for you Ashley, you are a fighter and you will get through this. Don't let this get you down. fight back and show everyone just how strong of a girl you are! We are all praying for you and by your side fighting along with you and your family. Stay Strong!
Guys, I say all of this to make you realize how precious life truly is. It can be taken away from any one of us so quickly. What are you living for? If you passed on tomorrow what would people have to say about you at your funeral?
Make an IMPACT
CHANGE the course of History
LIVE your life for CHRIST
Lyss
but rejoicings comes in the morning"
Pslams 30:5
Life is a precious gift, one of the most valuable things. It can be taken for granted so easily...our friends and family can be gone with a blink of an eye. Recently I blogged about the newest addition to our family, Gianna Olivia. She came into this world 3 weeks before her due date and is now home :) But other people are not so fortunate. I just recently found out an old co-worker of mine has passed away. I moved down the east coast so I am not connected with people back home. like I would want to be. Her name was Anita, she was an older lady...kind of like a grandma for all the teens at Stop and Shop. Her face was always light up with a cheerful smile, and her heart was always full of joy! She would always ask how my day was going, and I had the awesome opportunity to train her, and really form a relationship with her. She was truly an example to live by. She had so much joy, had a very giving heart, loved to help other people, and never asked for anything in return. I remember when she found out I would be graudating from KHS (Kennebunk High School) she was so happy for me and was so proud that she went out and got me a certificate to get my nails done! I was so blessed to know her. Anita came down with cancer and passed away abruptly, I am sure even when she found out she was sick...she was still doing everything for others. That is just how she was. Anita has now gone home to be with the Lord, and I know that she not only had an impact in my life but many others! We love you Anita, you are greatly missed by many.
As many of you know I moved away from Maine the end of May, down to Northern Virginia to start a new nanny position. So I am not sure of the whole situation but this is what I do know, and my heart is so heavy for this family and her friends.
Ashley lives up the street from me, a turnpike bridge seperates the distance between her road and mine. Ashley, a good friend of mine Megan and I hung out numerous times after school and into the summer months. We would drink Caprisun and those fruit drinks in the plastic containers..(teeney weeneys?) I think thats what they are called. Yesterday morning Ashley was pulling out of her road where she lives and was struck by a car. She was ejected from the car and landed on the asphalt. Ashley is now in critical condition, she fighting for her life. Hanging on for the thing we take for granted each day. Ashley is 17 years old and in her Senior year at KHS...she is a fighter and I know she will make it. Prayers are being lifted up for you Ashley, you are a fighter and you will get through this. Don't let this get you down. fight back and show everyone just how strong of a girl you are! We are all praying for you and by your side fighting along with you and your family. Stay Strong!
Guys, I say all of this to make you realize how precious life truly is. It can be taken away from any one of us so quickly. What are you living for? If you passed on tomorrow what would people have to say about you at your funeral?
Make an IMPACT
CHANGE the course of History
LIVE your life for CHRIST
Lyss
Friday, September 3, 2010
Somthing BIGGER
" The devil himself desires nothing more than this, that the people of any place should be half-awakened and then left to themselves to fall asleep again. Therefore, I determine by the grace of God not to strike one stroke in an place where I cannot follow the blow" ~ John Wesley
John Wesley was a ordinary man, with an extrodinary passion for people to experience Jesus Christ personally. He started a movement, a movement that encouraged others to strive for a personal relationship with their savior. He never used his power for personal gain, he knew the seriousness of sin and the imminent judgment of God. he believed that people were lost without Christ, and that their sin brought destruction in this life and the next. He also believed that fiath in Chrsit could, and should, result in loving obedience to His commands. WOW! This brings me to say, that what if he never listened to that conviction that was in His heart...to die to his fleshy wants and desires, beg for forgivness from his heavenly Father and then set out on a journey far bigger then what he could have ever imagined. I have been searching these past few weeks, asking the Lord what his next plan is for my life...I have no job, I have no car, no house, and I am 1200 miles away from what I know as home. Then I came across this book....what if I am to be apart of somthing far bigger then what I can imagine or even fathom? Do you ever wonder if you are making the wrong decision or choice? If you are walking in the Lord's will? I know I have been asking these questions the past few weeks, even days. Are you doing what the Lord has set out for you to do?
I guess I say all of this to get you thinking....the Lord has somthing bigger for all of us. Things we may never imagine ourselves doing, but we need to be ready to anwser that call... the call of Christ
John Wesley was a ordinary man, with an extrodinary passion for people to experience Jesus Christ personally. He started a movement, a movement that encouraged others to strive for a personal relationship with their savior. He never used his power for personal gain, he knew the seriousness of sin and the imminent judgment of God. he believed that people were lost without Christ, and that their sin brought destruction in this life and the next. He also believed that fiath in Chrsit could, and should, result in loving obedience to His commands. WOW! This brings me to say, that what if he never listened to that conviction that was in His heart...to die to his fleshy wants and desires, beg for forgivness from his heavenly Father and then set out on a journey far bigger then what he could have ever imagined. I have been searching these past few weeks, asking the Lord what his next plan is for my life...I have no job, I have no car, no house, and I am 1200 miles away from what I know as home. Then I came across this book....what if I am to be apart of somthing far bigger then what I can imagine or even fathom? Do you ever wonder if you are making the wrong decision or choice? If you are walking in the Lord's will? I know I have been asking these questions the past few weeks, even days. Are you doing what the Lord has set out for you to do?
I guess I say all of this to get you thinking....the Lord has somthing bigger for all of us. Things we may never imagine ourselves doing, but we need to be ready to anwser that call... the call of Christ
Far From Home
Last night I got the call that my sister was heading to the hospital.....and I was going to be a Auntie yet again!! Well, this morning at 1:44 a.m. Gianna Olivia was brought into this world. She wieghed in at 8lbs 1oz and 22 in. long!! I am an Aunite x3...but 1200 miles away from home :(
Isn't she just beautiful?!?! I am amazed at the beauty of her. She looks so beautiful, so innocent. My prayer for you sweet girl and for your two BIG sisters as well, is that your grow up to be beautiful young ladies full of Godly character. That you would listen to His small voice in your most desperate time of need, and that you would cling to Him when your world feels like it is caving in. Although I am so far away on this very special day, I want you to know that I love you so very much sweet baby girl!! Welcome to this world Gianna Olivia <3
Isn't she just beautiful?!?! I am amazed at the beauty of her. She looks so beautiful, so innocent. My prayer for you sweet girl and for your two BIG sisters as well, is that your grow up to be beautiful young ladies full of Godly character. That you would listen to His small voice in your most desperate time of need, and that you would cling to Him when your world feels like it is caving in. Although I am so far away on this very special day, I want you to know that I love you so very much sweet baby girl!! Welcome to this world Gianna Olivia <3
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