"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
Thursday, August 10, 2017
New Post Coming Soon!!
"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
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
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
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
Sunday, July 16, 2017
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
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
Saturday, July 15, 2017
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
God Bless-
Emma
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