As you know, people have different fears in life...like, heights, bugs, and the list goes on. Well, I was thinking about my fear. The fear of getting in trouble...for example..by parents, teachers, and my boss. :)
I thought long and hard about this...then thought..why am not as worried about that with God. How can I let myself be like that. From music, to movies, internet, or to a 'lil white lie'...why don't I worry about disobeying Him and letting Him down as much as I do with humans? I should. God knows it all and sees everything...I can't hide anything from Him. In every area of my life, I should double check with God first..to see if that is what He wants me to listen to, watch, and do. Instead of having God involved in just a couple parts of my life...why not have Him involved in ALL of it?!
Just something that I have been thinking about a lot.
have to hurry and get ready for youth group...hope there arnt tooo many mistakes and it all makes sense..but I gotta go..:]...
Friday, October 31, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Its a Mystery?!
So, a couple weeks ago...I was at awana..and I had to make a few copies. So I went into the break room and started the first page. I had to talk to Josh, so I went over to his office. I was there longer then expected, and had to hurry back to my lil cubbies. When I got back to the break room...I saw that some how...the second sheet was copied...the exact amount I needed. I was sorta freakin out...cause I did the first page...and when I came back..the second one was done. So I shared the news with Josh, Matt, and Stephen. hehe! I never saw anyone go into the breakroom while I was in Josh's office.
I was told to blog this! hehe!
But..if you are the one who did this...or you know who did it...feel free to tell me! hehe!
I was told to blog this! hehe!
But..if you are the one who did this...or you know who did it...feel free to tell me! hehe!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Love Notes! =]
Well, I think this blog...is going to start being all about good news....or love notes from God! =] Hehe, cause God gives me so many each day...I just can't help but share at least one a day!! ;)
Hope you don't mind! :]
So....on Thursday, I got off work, and was just about to eat my chicken noodle soup while I waited for my parents to pick me up...cause they needed the car that day. So, my mom rushed in....and said..."we have to go..don't you remember...we have to pick up brittany at 5?" So, I hurried and ate my soup....but didn't get to use the saltine crackers, so I just put them in my purse.
All that to say, last night, my dad came out of his bedroom around midnight feeling quite sick to his stomach. See...I am sleeping in the living room cause my grandparents are taking my room and I was still awake. I saw him looking throughout the kitchen, then he said,"ohh....I thought we had saltine crackers...I guess we don't. And we used the last can of the sprite today too didn't we?" With that said...he was just going to come watch some tv....cause that was all he felt for. But then...God reminded me..."Megan, you have some crackers leftover from yesterday..remember?" So, I searched through my purse...thinking they would of gotten squished and would just be crumbs....cause I had my bible and journal in there too. But they weren't! So....he was able to eat those! God new he was going to need those crackers....so He made sure I didn't use them on my soup....=]
But today....we went to the store...and got him a full box of them! =]
Hope you don't mind! :]
So....on Thursday, I got off work, and was just about to eat my chicken noodle soup while I waited for my parents to pick me up...cause they needed the car that day. So, my mom rushed in....and said..."we have to go..don't you remember...we have to pick up brittany at 5?" So, I hurried and ate my soup....but didn't get to use the saltine crackers, so I just put them in my purse.
All that to say, last night, my dad came out of his bedroom around midnight feeling quite sick to his stomach. See...I am sleeping in the living room cause my grandparents are taking my room and I was still awake. I saw him looking throughout the kitchen, then he said,"ohh....I thought we had saltine crackers...I guess we don't. And we used the last can of the sprite today too didn't we?" With that said...he was just going to come watch some tv....cause that was all he felt for. But then...God reminded me..."Megan, you have some crackers leftover from yesterday..remember?" So, I searched through my purse...thinking they would of gotten squished and would just be crumbs....cause I had my bible and journal in there too. But they weren't! So....he was able to eat those! God new he was going to need those crackers....so He made sure I didn't use them on my soup....=]
But today....we went to the store...and got him a full box of them! =]
Friday, October 10, 2008
some good news! =)
This last Saturday, I saw my schedule for this week. I noticed that I worked from Monday to Thursday, and then got Friday and Saturday off. I was so confused..they never give me the weekend off. It was so unlike them. I didn't understand. But, as much as I don't mind working weekends..cause pretty much everyone works cause its so busy....it makes it alot of fun.....but I wasn't going to complain.
Well...Wednesday...I got sick..then...thursday...I got worse...but I still had to go to work...then as I was lying there so sick Thursday evening, I realized I had the whole weekend to rest up and get better! God knew that's exactly what I needed! And even tho I didn't understand why my schedule was like that at the beginning of the week...it now makes perfect sense! :)
Well...Wednesday...I got sick..then...thursday...I got worse...but I still had to go to work...then as I was lying there so sick Thursday evening, I realized I had the whole weekend to rest up and get better! God knew that's exactly what I needed! And even tho I didn't understand why my schedule was like that at the beginning of the week...it now makes perfect sense! :)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Im not quite sure...
Well, I am ready for work early.
And really wanted to post something...but I have to idea what i'd like to write...I just can't think of anything.
any ideas?!
I guess I'll just write whats been going on...
it will be quick...I don't have that much time...=]
...my Grandparents arrived on thur...which was really exciting! They are here till the 22nd...or around then. I haven't seen them in over a year...so its really nice to spend this much needed time with them!
The day after they arrived...we headed to the ntm beach retreat. That was a lot of fun. We were able to just relax...walk on the beach...and enjoy God's beautiful creation! I could sit forever just listening to the ocean--just God and me! We had some good talks! :)
This Sunday...was brits birthday! So, we made our way back home. She wanted chinese [is that how you spell it..it looks funny:] food....so we ate...opened presents...played clue...then ate cake and icecream! =]
Monday....I won't explain it all...but I managed to spill hot boiling water all over my wrist...so its red and puffy! Lee told me to put mustard on it...I thought he was just kidding...then...my boss said the same thing...so I tried it. Sigh...all it did was take the red away...so you can barely see it...but it still hurts the same. I am never doing that again...if its going to hurt like it does....its going to show. haha. or else...people think that I am making it all up....=]
Went to youth group....as tired as I was....I was excited about breakout groups...cause most of the girls were there
...but guess what...we had a guest speaker..who did a great job...but we then weren't able to have break out groups! =/
...next week!
Today...I have work. =]<--I guess work deserves a smiley...hehe...it just depends whos working that makes the day either wonderfully amazing and makes me love my job....or completely annoying and awful and makes me want to quit right then and there. =]
Oh, tomorrows Cubbies! I have to call Mrs. Holmgren....we are doing cubbies together...well...she is doing most of the work...which I feel bad...I will have to ask her is she wants to me to take more things!
ok...I am going to go.......work awaits me!
My grandpa is taking me to work today...cause they need the car...it should be fun! =]
i'll write more later...
And really wanted to post something...but I have to idea what i'd like to write...I just can't think of anything.
any ideas?!
I guess I'll just write whats been going on...
it will be quick...I don't have that much time...=]
...my Grandparents arrived on thur...which was really exciting! They are here till the 22nd...or around then. I haven't seen them in over a year...so its really nice to spend this much needed time with them!
The day after they arrived...we headed to the ntm beach retreat. That was a lot of fun. We were able to just relax...walk on the beach...and enjoy God's beautiful creation! I could sit forever just listening to the ocean--just God and me! We had some good talks! :)
This Sunday...was brits birthday! So, we made our way back home. She wanted chinese [is that how you spell it..it looks funny:] food....so we ate...opened presents...played clue...then ate cake and icecream! =]
Monday....I won't explain it all...but I managed to spill hot boiling water all over my wrist...so its red and puffy! Lee told me to put mustard on it...I thought he was just kidding...then...my boss said the same thing...so I tried it. Sigh...all it did was take the red away...so you can barely see it...but it still hurts the same. I am never doing that again...if its going to hurt like it does....its going to show. haha. or else...people think that I am making it all up....=]
Went to youth group....as tired as I was....I was excited about breakout groups...cause most of the girls were there
...but guess what...we had a guest speaker..who did a great job...but we then weren't able to have break out groups! =/
...next week!
Today...I have work. =]<--I guess work deserves a smiley...hehe...it just depends whos working that makes the day either wonderfully amazing and makes me love my job....or completely annoying and awful and makes me want to quit right then and there. =]
Oh, tomorrows Cubbies! I have to call Mrs. Holmgren....we are doing cubbies together...well...she is doing most of the work...which I feel bad...I will have to ask her is she wants to me to take more things!
ok...I am going to go.......work awaits me!
My grandpa is taking me to work today...cause they need the car...it should be fun! =]
i'll write more later...
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Yup, i'm writing again! =]
"Whoa"..yah, thats probably what your thinking....two posts...in only two days!! yah, I know! =]
I just wanted to say this, so today, I had to open at work! I had to leave at 7:30. So, I set my alarm for 5:50. It went off.....but I was still way to tired because I got home real late last night. So I set the alarm for 10 minutes....I was looking forward to sleeping a little more. But, I never woke up to the alarm, I was deep in sleep in the middle of a dream, when suddenly...I just flew out of bed looked at the clock realizing that I had slept in....it said 7:25! It was completely God. Why else would I randomly, out of the blue, while I am deep in sleep....just...wake up...with 5 minutes to spare?! Even though I was freaking out because I only had 5 minutes.....all I could do was thank God! =] It was a good way to start my day! Isn't He just amazing?! :]
I just wanted to say this, so today, I had to open at work! I had to leave at 7:30. So, I set my alarm for 5:50. It went off.....but I was still way to tired because I got home real late last night. So I set the alarm for 10 minutes....I was looking forward to sleeping a little more. But, I never woke up to the alarm, I was deep in sleep in the middle of a dream, when suddenly...I just flew out of bed looked at the clock realizing that I had slept in....it said 7:25! It was completely God. Why else would I randomly, out of the blue, while I am deep in sleep....just...wake up...with 5 minutes to spare?! Even though I was freaking out because I only had 5 minutes.....all I could do was thank God! =] It was a good way to start my day! Isn't He just amazing?! :]
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Why?!
[So jenna wanted me to post more...so here goes;]
This past month, I have been questioning God alot. Like,"Why did the Caley's have to move to England...for forever? They have a home here, friends, a life." "Why can't I be living in papua new guinea? Thats the place I love, its my home, its where I long to be." Why this and why that. So basically, "why can't things just be my way?" But if it were that way, who knows where I would be. But, I have to remind myself of Jeremiah 29:11,"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord,"plans to prosper you and not to harm you." God has everything under control, so I should just leave it all up to Him with no questions asked. But I am still tempted to ask Him 'why' and question His wonderful plan, which usually doesn't always seem so wonderful at that time. I mean, who am I to question the Creator of the universe, the One who tells the spring to turn to summer, the One who tells the sun when to set and the stars when to shine, the One who is keeping me alive, the One who loves me no matter what I do, the One who sticks by my side even when i've turned my back from Him. Yah, I do stupid things.....but He still loves me...no matter what! And having God take on the responsibility of all my worries...takes a huge burden off me! All I really have to do....is trust that God has everything under control....and not ask Him 'Why'!! Even when I am unsure about things....God knows all about it.
I am reading a book called "The Grand Weaver." In the book, Ravi Zacharias tells a story about a weaver who creates these beautiful garments called a 'sari' for brides to wear on their wedding day. They have a variety of spectacular colors that are woven into such beautiful patterns. As they start making them, you can't quite tell how its going to turn out, but the weaver does. Just like God, The Grand Weaver, He has a design in mind for us, even though we can't quite see how it will turn out. But through all the disappointments in our lives-both the threads He brings in and the ones He leaves out, the snagged stitches and the "flaws" that show up at all the "wrong times" starts to reveal a beautiful masterpiece. It is interesting to look back on things that seemed to be the end of the world and you weren't sure how it would turn out.....and how God worked it all out and had it all under control. Just like when the weaver is creating the garment you might say, 'oh, I wonder why he used that color there.' which you thought was going to be a mistake and ruin it, but ended up becoming part of the beautiful pattern which he had in mind from the start!
Well, thats just what I have been thinking about lately!
ok, I am not quite sure if this all fits together and makes sense....sorry. why do i always seem to write posts when i am sleepy and its late?! ;]
This past month, I have been questioning God alot. Like,"Why did the Caley's have to move to England...for forever? They have a home here, friends, a life." "Why can't I be living in papua new guinea? Thats the place I love, its my home, its where I long to be." Why this and why that. So basically, "why can't things just be my way?" But if it were that way, who knows where I would be. But, I have to remind myself of Jeremiah 29:11,"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord,"plans to prosper you and not to harm you." God has everything under control, so I should just leave it all up to Him with no questions asked. But I am still tempted to ask Him 'why' and question His wonderful plan, which usually doesn't always seem so wonderful at that time. I mean, who am I to question the Creator of the universe, the One who tells the spring to turn to summer, the One who tells the sun when to set and the stars when to shine, the One who is keeping me alive, the One who loves me no matter what I do, the One who sticks by my side even when i've turned my back from Him. Yah, I do stupid things.....but He still loves me...no matter what! And having God take on the responsibility of all my worries...takes a huge burden off me! All I really have to do....is trust that God has everything under control....and not ask Him 'Why'!! Even when I am unsure about things....God knows all about it.
I am reading a book called "The Grand Weaver." In the book, Ravi Zacharias tells a story about a weaver who creates these beautiful garments called a 'sari' for brides to wear on their wedding day. They have a variety of spectacular colors that are woven into such beautiful patterns. As they start making them, you can't quite tell how its going to turn out, but the weaver does. Just like God, The Grand Weaver, He has a design in mind for us, even though we can't quite see how it will turn out. But through all the disappointments in our lives-both the threads He brings in and the ones He leaves out, the snagged stitches and the "flaws" that show up at all the "wrong times" starts to reveal a beautiful masterpiece. It is interesting to look back on things that seemed to be the end of the world and you weren't sure how it would turn out.....and how God worked it all out and had it all under control. Just like when the weaver is creating the garment you might say, 'oh, I wonder why he used that color there.' which you thought was going to be a mistake and ruin it, but ended up becoming part of the beautiful pattern which he had in mind from the start!
Well, thats just what I have been thinking about lately!
ok, I am not quite sure if this all fits together and makes sense....sorry. why do i always seem to write posts when i am sleepy and its late?! ;]
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Well, here is the slideshow from mexico!! I can't wait to post the video...its so beautiful! I got to see it at youth group! :] :] :]
This monday is senior goodbye night. I am so sad, I love youth group! But, I will still be going, yup, Jenny and I are going to be break out group leaders! I am excited about it, but really nervous. If you guys could please be praying for us that would be awesome. :] I can't wait to see what God has planned for us this next year at youth group! I am looking forward to all He is going to teach me through this new experience! Like Josh told us at youth group,"Nothing great comes from being comfortable." And this situation is very uncomfortable for me....and I will be stepping out of my comfort zone....but I am excited!!
"Thank you Lord for this opportunity!" :]
This monday is senior goodbye night. I am so sad, I love youth group! But, I will still be going, yup, Jenny and I are going to be break out group leaders! I am excited about it, but really nervous. If you guys could please be praying for us that would be awesome. :] I can't wait to see what God has planned for us this next year at youth group! I am looking forward to all He is going to teach me through this new experience! Like Josh told us at youth group,"Nothing great comes from being comfortable." And this situation is very uncomfortable for me....and I will be stepping out of my comfort zone....but I am excited!!
"Thank you Lord for this opportunity!" :]
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
I have two things to say.......
......Happy Birthday Angie!!! I love you!!!!
and...ohh my word, I am so tired.....my sister came down last night and we didn't get to bed till around two, and so I have 3 and a half hours of sleep, then I had a 7 hour and a half shift, 8-3:30......until the manager came over and said, uh, megan, and you stay till 7?! AHHHhh.....and she wanted me to stay till 7 tomorrow too....but I talked to david and he said he would take that shift for me cause I just couldn't do it, but, yes, I did say yes....I was on the verge of tears.....11 hour shift with 25 minute break total......augh.......8am-7pm.....anyways....I am so tired......so I am just going to go..........
night everyone...love you! :]
......Happy Birthday Angie!!! I love you!!!!
and...ohh my word, I am so tired.....my sister came down last night and we didn't get to bed till around two, and so I have 3 and a half hours of sleep, then I had a 7 hour and a half shift, 8-3:30......until the manager came over and said, uh, megan, and you stay till 7?! AHHHhh.....and she wanted me to stay till 7 tomorrow too....but I talked to david and he said he would take that shift for me cause I just couldn't do it, but, yes, I did say yes....I was on the verge of tears.....11 hour shift with 25 minute break total......augh.......8am-7pm.....anyways....I am so tired......so I am just going to go..........
night everyone...love you! :]
Friday, August 1, 2008
I'm back!! hehe! ;]
I am still alive.....
.....I don't have time to write anything really........
............but don't worry.....I will put mexico pictures up....sometime.....I promise!!!!
.........here.....I can't resist.....I have to put a couple up......
Monday, May 26, 2008
the days before the trip are getting even shorter.......
Wow.....is all I can really say! :]
Less then 4 days from today, we will all be sleeping in the little cabins at the KOA campground! ;] Its just so unreal to me that I am going to experience mexico again! I think it will become more real once I am at the airport boarding the plane! ;]
I am doing laundry right now, so then I can just fold them, and stick them into my duffle bag! :] :] :] :] :] I hope I pack less....so then I have more room to bring back stuff!! :] Sigh. I still can't believe it!!! I am super excited......but overwhelmed at the thought of all I have to do before I go! I missed youth group tonight....cause I had to work till 7! So I won't be able to say goodbye to everyone! :[
I'm gonna go! I am so tired.....haha!! And have to put some t-shirts in the dryer!
Less then 4 days from today, we will all be sleeping in the little cabins at the KOA campground! ;] Its just so unreal to me that I am going to experience mexico again! I think it will become more real once I am at the airport boarding the plane! ;]
I am doing laundry right now, so then I can just fold them, and stick them into my duffle bag! :] :] :] :] :] I hope I pack less....so then I have more room to bring back stuff!! :] Sigh. I still can't believe it!!! I am super excited......but overwhelmed at the thought of all I have to do before I go! I missed youth group tonight....cause I had to work till 7! So I won't be able to say goodbye to everyone! :[
I'm gonna go! I am so tired.....haha!! And have to put some t-shirts in the dryer!
Also, check this.....its a blog that we are going to be updating with pictures and news while we are in mexico! http://www.thriveyouthmexico.blogspot.com
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Some senior pictures for the grandparents and family! ;]
Well, I thought it would be a lot easier for me, my grandparents, and family to look at my senior pictures on my blog, then for me to email all of the pictures to them. Don't worry guys....I will still send you one or two!! hehe! ;] Love ya!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Just a thought......
Well, as most of my friends know...I pretty much have no sense of smell...haha....[yah, it must run in the family....but skipped a generation...cause my parents can smell just fine;]! yah, I can smell, a big sunday dinner cooking, anything with tomato sause and garlic....but thats pretty much it...I can never smell if something is burning, or cookies cooking, or the gross trash can thats smells awful[which most of the time not smelling is a good thing;] but there are so many wonderful smells that I am missing....[don't worry, I am not exactly complaining] haha! but, anyways, all this to say......last night, my mom and I were cooking.....and we were browning hamburger, and she put some garlic in while I was stirring....I said...."oOooOoo...I can smell that!" hehe....then I got to thinking....I wonder if there will be smells in heaven, cause if there are....I will be able to smell all of the beautiful smells there! :]
p.s........47 days--8 hours--3 minutes!!! :) [:well, thats what the count down thing says:]
p.s........47 days--8 hours--3 minutes!!! :) [:well, thats what the count down thing says:]
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