Together

This is something that I've been thinking about a lot. Too many times I think about something and pretty much write out a whole post about it in my head but it's too late, I'm too lazy to type out the whole thing, or I can't at that moment. Then the thought leaves for a while and when I actually have time to blog I can't come up with anything! So here it goes, this might be random and not totally together but bare with me (;

Imagine a family where the members of it always fight but tell others how to have strong relationships in their families and how to act? I would definitely think that they were hypocrites and wouldn't listen to a word they said.

Imagine a family that looks perfect on the outside but at home they always fight with their relatives? Anyone who enters into that house would be SO confused and think differently about them.

Imagine that this family was real and it was the family of God. Coming from a Christian this may sound so terrible, like I'm trying to put down the church but that's not at all what I'm saying.

I'm saying this from seeing what happens and it's effects.

I'm saying this as a sister and a friend.

I'm saying this as someone who loves the Lord with her all she is more and more each day.

I'm saying this as an active member of a wonderful church.

I'm saying this as a girl who wants to see a revival.

To get to my message. So many times churches can be FILLED with gossip and drama. That's not at all what the church is supposed to be. Right now my church is going over our goals as the body of believers that meets in the building called New Life Community. The word used church is meant to mean a group of Christians on a journey towards God together. If all we do is fight then how is that being together? And more importantly how is that moving towards God in any way?

I've seen gossip and people being not so nice when we were right in the middle of the body of Christ. So many times as Christians, mostly I think in Youth Group since that's currently where I am in my church most of the time; we forget to act Christ-like while we're with each other. We forget how to love one another. We forget not to gossip and do it as "being concerned for his/her well good."

We also forget how people can see how we treat others. We might think that everyone in Youth Group is a Christian and knows how Christians act but you can't always be sure. You never know what people are thinking and how the way you act can impact their view of the church and God.

I think I have such a heart for my Youth Group because they're my friends and we are the future. For me, when I come to church I'm so excited because I know that the people there are going to support me, build me up, and influence me in the right direction. It's my home and my family.

Imagine a family where everyone loves and respects each other. Any one who'd come into THAT house would feel loved too and instantly want whatever they have.

Don't you want to be like the last family?

Janae

Time Flies

I was just looking at some of my first few blog posts and it just makes me think about how different I am from them in my blog posts and in real life! Time flies, it really does. I started this blog a little over a year ago then stopped. I started back up again a while ago and I'm glad I did! It's kind of fun to get to write what I'm thinking down and people read it. Okay, so maybe that sounds odd but if you're a blogger I think you'll understand.

Anyways, when I think back to a year ago everything seems so different. I seem so young too! Even though that was only some 14 months ago. The good thing is that I think that in this past year I've grown a lot, not height wise, sadly I'm still only 5'7" and a half, but as a person and especially in my walk with Jesus. I always think about can people still be growing closer to God everyday when they're in their 70's? But, I think I'm coming to understand it more. There's always room for improvement. I have to admit that I used to think, "Wow, I'm so close to God right now! How can I really get that much better than where I am right now?" (P.S. NOT a good way to think. We all struggle though. I used to need to get off my high horse if you know what I mean.) However, I've changed my thinking! Which is wonderful! I think part of my thinking had to do with, I just couldn't imagine myself any closer to God because I just felt that close to him, you know? Well, anyways, this past year, especially this past summer, it's like my growth with Jesus has been exponential! I know more now and am more near to Jesus than ever before. I'm still learning so much and am not perfect in any way, that's why I'm so needy for God!, but I'm aware of increase in God. When I think back to a long time ago, like let's say 7th grade, and I thought that I was so close to God, I think, "Wow, not even close hun!" haha

Time really does fly though. I just can't believe I'm already about to have my third week of school tomorrow and the summer is long gone. I'm totally looking forward to the future though! Colder weather, boots, sweaters, scarves, Thanksgiving, Christmas, fires in the Fireplace, youth group every Wednesday, skiing, family coming together, MYC (Minnesota Youth Convention), and dare I say it, Football! The future is so bright! Time flies but our lives here on Earth are so short compared to the eternal life waiting for us in Heaven! So excited about that too! (:

Have a blessed Sunday praising the Lord!

Janae

P.S. You should watch this video! But watch the WHOLE thing because the adorable part isn't until the end.   Oh dear, it made me tear up! Once you watch it you'll understand (:

School has taken over my life.

Hey everyone,

Sorry about not posting in forever, well if you care that is. I really don't know! Anyways, the reason is that school has gotten so crazy in the past few days, aka, school started and my schedule is intense. I know God is going to do amazing things at Wayzata High School this year and the school you attend, and or place you work at! Have faith and pray about anything and everything! It's lovely and helps. I started my first ever AP class and it's the hardest class you can take at Wayzata, or so the upperclassmen who've taken it say. There's hours of homework, quizzes everyday and a giant test just about every week. But, surprisingly I'm not that worried. If I get a A- (or heaven forbid B+ or B) I'll be okay. It's a college level course and I'm not in college so that's pretty good for a little sophomore like me, right? I think so. That's a pretty big step for me to be okay with anything less than an A-! That sounds extreme but if you knew me then you could know for sure! haha Well, that's why I've not been blogging and might not for a while. School has been so busy and is only going to get more crazy as the year goes on with Alpine Skiing starting in late November and Drivers Ed. Wish me luck! No, better yet, pray for me!

Have a blessed year!

Janae