Arise 'N Shine

Something I wanted to write about for some time is about giving! I want to rely on the Word of God and my own experience with giving.  Since I was little I have seen my dad as a very generous person. He never had to think about giving away freely anything he had. He really gave out of love and without second thoughts. My mom sometimes complained about it, because then he didn't have things he needed, but he never complained and never felt the loss of those things he had given away. I was always amazed about His generosity and unselfishness! It amazed me and I always wished to be able to live like that. Then as we, the children, grew up, I saw how my siblings were generous too and I was again amazed by their example. 

In August I was on a trip with my youth group and we hiked a lot enjoying the great view. First, we went to an adventure park and it was very challenging, because I don't have so much strength in my hands (sadly, that's a fact). We had to face obstacles and to have faith that we can do anything if we don't give up in the middle of it. We had to concentrate, exceed our limits,  trust in our ability to do it, have fun, be equipped, climb, go on despite uncertainty, leave our fear of height out and not remain caught in the net (oh my goodness, this was the hardest). But I really liked it... There was a point I thought I can't do it, that was Tarzan's net. My strength faded away and I was feeling so powerless and useless to move, but then with my sister encouraging me and with time I did it and was happy to get finish that track :) 

    Today God says: " I am with you, and I will protect you wherever you go. One day I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have finished giving you everything I have promised you. " Genesis 28:15 (NLT) I'll bring Jesus words to your remembrance: " And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. " Matthew 28:20 (NLT)

I'm planning to write a post about women, but it's pretty hard for me. So, that doesn't mean that other posts have to wait...no! I really wanted to share with you the awesomeness of God and how He really is the BEST! In a word, I wanted to talk with you about: prayer ! Prayer is such a supernatural weapon, gift and tool we've got...it's  indescribable! We too often forget that and  it's true, we sometimes forget even our own prayers and what we've said. But the awesome thing in it is that God never forgets any of them. And when I say any...I mean it. I don't want to tell you theories, but facts and things which work in my life. In the last days I've experienced God's  faithfulness  and His devotion to what He does...His work and plan. Ah, I'm amazed even as I write these sentences. Sometimes I was thinking: "Can I really say to somebody that God answers ALL my prayers?" And God taught me that I really can say that. Why? Beca...

This is what I feel right now: Take these hands I know they're empty but with You they can Be used for beauty in Your perfect plan All I am is Yours Take these feet I know they stumble but You use the weak You use the humble so PLEASE use me All I am is Yours

I listened to this video and I was amazed about the interpretations of Jewish marriage! Listen to it: How awesome it is to be the bride...and Jesus being the bridegroom...hm...it's so deeeeeep!!!

I read a post about an ‘angelic’ encounter (you can read it too, if you want by clicking here ) and I remembered about an experience which I had in 2009. That was amazing... It was when I was in the 1st year of my Bachelor's Degree and I was really feeling God’s closeness and I was relying on Him constantly (not that I'm not doing it anymore, but then it was pretty new to walk with Him in such proximity). So, I've lost the train, which had a connection to my town. This meant that I had to take a train which didn't have a direct connection to my town. I stood in a bigger town for an hour to wait for the other train to come. It was pretty late (10 pm) and I was alone in a train station on a winter day. It was a cold day, so I went in the waiting room to warm myself up. I didn't have any idea about things going on there. I saw tramps/ homeless people and 'cool' young people standing there. One of the vagrants told me something but I pretended to not hear and...

I heard an awesome story which made me think about how Christians suffer in some places. This story is about a woman, whose story is almost as horrifying as the 40 year rule of Gaddafi. It's a story of a nanny to the children of Gaddafi's son and wife. Her name is Shwygar Mullah. I don't own this picture! I heard about her story on CNN (I use to watch news on CNN, 'cause I also improve my English through listening and I like to be informed about what's happening on this earth :) ). Mullah was abused by Hannibal Gaddafi's wife. She was discovered by some rebels, who were hunting for Gaddafi. Mullah was punished for failing to discipline one of their children. Hot water was poured over Mullah's head and she was denied any medical treatment. Over 70% of her body was burned.

I started writing this blog post a long time ago, but I was really busy lately so I couldn't finish it! As you noticed the title of the post, I'll be talking about Mandisa! What I heard for the first time was her full name: Mandisa Lynn Hundley! I really didn't have any idea about her full name. She really has a beautiful name ^_^ Thus, as usually, I let the artists speak about themselves and highlight some of their words: " He is able to set us free from absolutely anything" she said "whatever we're turning to, in order to fill that void, it always gonna come up empty, because there ain't no high like the Most High. I like that! "

Oh myyyyy... I can't believe she did it...but it's true...I really wanted to do this and write a post about somebody I've met recently face to face, but she took the step before me :) and wrote about me...really interesting. God works in such marvelous ways...but I still don't understand how could it happen this way :)) Really funny! *I want to thank Hannah for the post : thaaaaaank you very much my dear friend, it was a real surprise to me, I'm still overwhelmed (in a good way)! You're so dear to me, too! * So, when I first met Hannah on Shelfari , it was her pic which I liked very much, then what she wrote about herself (but I don't remember the words anymore...eeee :( it's soooo sad) and afterwards her christian books on her shelf which made me stop and request her friendship. After only ONE (comment)-reply we exchanged e-mail addresses and wrote each other. 

The only one who will NEVER let you down...is GOD!!! People will disappoint you in your life (believe me) even if they love you. Family members, friends, relatives, neighbors, etc. But God is always there to get you through everything and to encourage you with His Words which are sweet and precious to your soul and spirit! So put your trust in GOD who'll always be by your side :) God's Words are the best ... They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.   Psalm 19:10