New Post Coming Soon!!

Hey y'all! I'm working on a new post right now. I will probably be up within the next few days. Be excited!

 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
                                                                        -Romans 15:13

Love-
Emma

Being Bold

In the past few weeks, I've had an epic test. I had to leave my parents and go to two different states (on the other side of the country) with my brother. Now, if you know me, you would know that I am super shy and will only talk to people that feel comfortable making conversation with.
I was planning on going to a youth conference with my youth group, but due to some difficulties we weren't able to attend as a youth group. Ethan and I were heading to the conference by ourselves. Thankfully, a youth group invited us to tag along with them and for that we were truly grateful. But, I still felt on my own. I was surrounded by people but my heart felt lonely. 
I was in worship one night and the preacher asked all of the youth in the sanctuary, "What's holding you back?" I knew that everyone had something that they could make right with he Lord, so I evaluated myself and the past few days I had spent at the youth conference. I realized that I had been so caught up with needing to be with one of my friends or needing to be with someone that I knew. 
Also, satan kept trying to plant thoughts in my head about people I love dying or neglecting me. Then it finally hit me.
I was afraid of being alone. 
I made myself believe that my God isn't big enough to reach me in Uganda. He was only with me while I was in the States and that everyone was going to leave me at one point or another. 
But in that moment during the worship service I realized how far God had brought me through. He hasn't failed me yet and He doesn't plan on it!! If Jesus was bold enough to lay his life down on the cross and get humiliated in front of thousands of people for a little ole scaredy cat like me, I could be bold enough to make friends and not hide behind my parents all the time. 
I forced myself to go, out myself out there, and make new friends. If I hadn't done that, I would've had a horrible week. But, I'm so glad that I did and now I have several life-long friends that I know that I can come to when trouble comes up. The same thing goes for those of you that are being bullied or are being made fun of because of your relationship with the Lord!
Hebrews 13:6 says, "So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'" I just want to encourage you with this- be bold! Determine to be right with God over being right with man. Stand up for the Lord and He will bless you. Who cares if you get humiliated? Like that verse said, "What can mere mortals do to me?" Man can only hurt you if you let them. It also says the word say in that verse. Be verbal about your faith. That is how you get saved right? Let the whole world know you're a Christian! The next part of the verse says "the Lord is my helper I shall not be afraid."Think about this y'all, THE ONLY TRUE AND  LIVING GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE.  We don't have to be afraid because God is with us and for us! The last part I want to look at has the word confident. Read the Word and know who you are in Jesus and you can confidently live. If you come to the Lord with your issue and you pray for help and the boldness to deal with the issue, the Lord will answer your prayer. Be courageous and let your light shine.
I know that's a lot to digest but the Lord put that on my heart to share with y'all. Pray for boldness. With God, nothing is impossible.

Love-
Emma 

A Little Update

Right now we are back in the States for our biannual trip. I can honestly say that this trip has stretched me farther than any other trip. My emotions have been tested as well as my friendships and my faith. I'll go through everything so that you know what I mean.

Emotions- my grandfather passed away in June. I was angry. I asked the Lord to let me see Papa one more time before he went to heaven, but I never did. The timing of his passing was really bad. I was at camp and we missed several fun events, because we needed to comfort and stay with her a few days my grandma. I was sad, because he was such a beautiful man. The only hope I had was knowing that Papa was indeed a Christian and I would see him again. I was comforted by friends and family and most of all my Savior because He cares so deeply about me.

Friendships- One of my friendships was tested. I wondered if a life-long friendship was really worth going through all this hurt and work for. But once I talked to this person normally, I realized that I refuse to throw away something very precious than gold to me.

Faith- I had been believing in God for a new laptop for school. It looked like I wasn't getting one for a while. However, it came whenever I was least expecting it. And guess what I'm writing this post on right now? An answered prayer.

I thank God for all the tremendous things that He has blessed me with. These are the end times and I am so glad I'm on the Lord's side not only for His blessings but because He sent His precious Son to die for me- a little Tennessean girl who messes up every single day. 

I'll end this post with a verse- 
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord, your God will be with you wherever you go."

God Bless-
Emma

Too Long

Wow. It has honestly been way too long since I've posted. I didn't want this blog to be a temporary outlet for me to share my life with y'all, but a lot has happened in my life. I promise that I will make a long post in the very near future- possibly even tonight! 

God Bless- 
Emma

Christian Character Award

I am very excited to announce that I received the Christian character award at my school! This name pretty much explains the award. Students vote on whoever had the best Christian character. I received the award with two of my friends from grade 6 and 8. I'm in grade 7. I am so grateful. It means so much to me to live here. It makes me so happy to think that people voted for me. My goal was always to show Jesus in everything and I did it. I want to thank Mrs. Abbey Reynolds for awarding me this certificate and also cause you read my blog! 😊😏😉 Love y'all! 

Update on the States

Hey y'all!!

I am so sorry I haven't posted in a while but we have been quite busy in the states with visiting churches and such. 

I just wanted to thank all of my viewers and followers (on my blog of course) for all the love and support you have given me with this blog. Your encouragement encourages me to blog more so thank you so much. (Shoutout to mrs. Reynolds!!). 

I really have been wanting to write and trying so hard to do it but tonight while I was at the weavers house I heard Yodas little voice saying "Mmm.... Do or do not there is NO try..." So I decided to write. It may be a little different because I am on my iPod so please just excuse the tiny or big (idk) details as you sit back and read this really long blog post YAY!! Just kidding. Teehee. 

I have really loved being back in the United States with all my friends and family but to be honest with y'all ....... I'm almost ready to be back where my heart and home is. Uganda. So many churches have blessed us and we have many more places to go but I won't mention them *cough* KINGS ISLAND *cough*.

I do have some vlogs I do plan to do for you all and I hope I can post them for y'all to see. I do promise to do some in the airport. Yeah!!! 

Thank you for reading!! 

Have a beautiful day!! 💙🌴

Emma

Psalms 91

Psalm 91 King James Version (KJV)

91 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

² I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
³ Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
⁴ He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
⁵ Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
⁶ Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
⁷ A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
⁸ Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
⁹ Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
¹⁰ There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
¹¹ For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
¹² They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
¹³ Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
¹⁴ Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
¹⁵ He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
¹⁶ With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Psalms 27

 Psalms 27

 

Hey Y'all!

Just thought I should share this! :) I love it!

Psalm 27 King James Version (KJV)

27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

² When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
³ Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
⁴ One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.
⁵ For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
⁶ And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.
⁷ Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
⁸ When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.
⁹ Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
¹⁰ When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.
¹¹ Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
¹² Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
¹³ I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
¹⁴ Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

Thoughts on going back to the US!

Hey y'all!

I am super excited to announce that we will be vising the States this month! Our last trip was about two years ago on Christmas. We are really anxious to go back!

We really need to raise support while we're there because it gets expensive to purchase things. We have a few churches that are supporting us which I can't tell you how thankful we are for. We are praying that we have 10 churches that are giving. I pray that God blesses each and everyone of you that gives to us. We are so thankful!

I am SO stoked to see all of my friends back home! I do keep in touch through Instagram and things but it's not the same though. Man, we'll send texts to each other counting down the days till I get back. Now, it's only like a few weeks until! Wow.

I am also SUPER excited to visit new places. We are manly staying in Tennessee but we are going to Kentucky and a few other places. I can't wait to go shopping at all these different stores!

I am super excited and can't wait to go back! I am so thankful that God is allowing us to go on this trip!

I am sorry I haven't posted in a while but I will try my best to post more!

~Emma

Exploring God's Beauty

WHY ME? 



Hey Guys! So a few months ago I went to Jinja with a pastor that was visiting from Michigan and my family. We had an awesome time especially since I got to take a break from 6th grade. Thank you Jesus! Haha.

If you don't know what Jinja is, - which you probably don't but that's okay - to put it short, it's a town that the Nile River flows through.

So, yeah, your looking at the Nile. Sweet, huh?

It was probably one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Man, God created all of that. And, even more!!

Sometimes, you don't really know what you have until you stop and take a deep breath. Just thank him.

When you live here, staying here just gets normal. I know when people come over they're all like "WOW! You live in Africa!" and I'm just like "Yeah........" Haha.

Okay, how many people get to live in Africa? Really? When I think about it, I feel pretty special. Out of all the billions of people in this world, God chose me to live here from good 'ole Tennessee.

Why me? That question can be a grateful or regretful question. "God, why did this bad thing have to happen to me?" or "God, why did you choose to bless me?"

I have an answer to both of those questions for you. I maybe young, but I know the truth. No matter what people say, God doesn't plan destruction in your life. It's the devil.

Why would God plot destruction if He created you? Honestly? The Holy Word says that the Devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy. (John 10:10). DESTROY- DESTRUCTION.

Now if you think the good "WHY ME?" the answer is simple, because He loves you. He wants good things to come into your life and bless you greatly for serving him.

I know that sometimes I catch myself thinking "I want to go home" "Nothings fair" "Everyones so mean to me" But you know what? They're all lies. Nothing but lies. Then I realize, God has given me so much that I can't help but thank him.

So now that you have read this post, I want you (the reader) to thank God for everything that he has given to you and spend more time with him. I want you to spend more time with your Creator now than ever before.

You can never be too close to God. There is more to him to learn than ever before.

Have a beautiful day!
~Emma