That was easy.

Here's something that seems to always work: the idea of "Pass it On."

It's rather easy. You send a smile someone's way, say hello to a stranger, or a warm thank you for something simple as having a door open for you.

So, the next time there's an opportunity to make someone's day, please don't hesitate. It'll be more than worth it.

Branches from a tree. It's a simple concept. These branches are obviously growing from a large, strong, and enduring tree. They are strong and growing themselves. How do we know this for sure though? How do we REALLY know that they are getting the nourishment that they need?

Easy answer: God is giving it to them.

Similarly, this is referred to in Haley DiMarco's God Girl. I started reading my devotional for my bible study that consists of all girls and this is what the first chapter hones in on.

"Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can't bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can't bear fruit unless you are joined with me."

John 15:4

We absolutely cannot live without Him. I am finding this out more and more every day. I am striving to be in the Word more daily to become more connected with Him in hopes that I will be able to bear more satisfiable "fruit" and in turn become more pleasing to Him. This does not come easily. It is a constant battle that we must face, one that will never end. One that I am happy to fight.

Join me in this battle.

something new.

Starting a blog is something that I've thought about doing for a while. In the craziness of life, things easily slip away from us, but something today has given me the spunk and determination to do it: my devotional this morning.

"Meanwhile friends, wait patiently for the Master's Arrival. You see farmers do it all the time, waiting for their valuable crops to mature, patiently letting the rain do its slow but sure work. Be patient like that. Stay steady and strong. The Master could arrive at any time."
James 5:7, The Message

Keyword: PATIENCE.

Patience is something that has NEVER came very easy to me. I understand that it is extremely essential, but it seems that it is a virtue I am constantly working to attain more of. I am forever looking for patience with my brothers and sisters, my parents, friends, and boyfriend. These are the people that mean the most to me and it seems that patience should come to me the easiest with them. This is not always the case and it always leaves me feeling terrible.


So, in the craziness of life, the constant running around to practices, work, errands, and other workings that leave me feeling flustered I hope that I can learn to find more patience to show to the ones I love.