- I get to hang out with children under age 3. (I encourage speech, gross motor, fine motor, social, adaptive, & cognitive skills through play).
- I get to develop relationships with some of the families, esp. the moms. Sometimes they need someone to talk to and I listen. We've actually become friends. They invite me to birthday parties, baby showers, Easter egg hunts, etc. It's awesome.
- I wear whatever I want- usually sweatpants, scrubs, t-shirts, etc. It rocks my world.
- God reminds me of the beauty of his creation as I do a good bit of driving to the home visits. I see children in all parts of Richland & Lexington counties and I've always got my eyes wide open to everything around me. I see deer, butterflies, sunsets, ponds, changing leaves, fields, farms... beautiful.
- The driving time also lets me talk to God a lot.
- And listen to music. I have dance parties & sing-a-thons in my car all the time.
- I see the work pay off in the end. Children get help & families are grateful.
- I see both ends of the spectrum. I serve families in giant houses in Blythewood and then projects & trailer parks in sketchy areas of town. It gives me perspective & keeps me humble.
- Every day is different.
- I make my own schedule.
- There are great benefits, holidays, days off, bonuses, etc.
- I actually get paid for this.
Now like every job, there are parts that are hard, stressful, tedious, time consuming, etc., but overall what a blessing to even have a job right now, much less one that's so amazing.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
tay tay
i've never been a huge taylor swift fan. i saw her open for rascal flatts once & it was alright, but i wasn't blown away or anything. i enjoy some of her radio hits, but you'll never see me participating in a freak-out fest when "Love Story" comes on and a group of girls squeals & jumps around about it. not my style. not my style at all, but i mean, whatever floats your boat.
anyway, getting back to it, i've just rediscovered her cds under my passenger car seat & i'm gonna tell you i really like some of her less known songs. just thought i'd share some. go ahead on girl.
this one was popular but i still enjoy it
anyway, getting back to it, i've just rediscovered her cds under my passenger car seat & i'm gonna tell you i really like some of her less known songs. just thought i'd share some. go ahead on girl.
this one was popular but i still enjoy it
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Holy Moly
I'm sorry I always wait forever for my updates, but here we go...
The fair was beyond fun, as always. My lifetime get in free pass is still one of my favorite Christmas presents of all time. Thanks, Dad!
Went to a last minute decision audition for a small role in a feature independent film being shot in NC next month- had to wait 4 hours to audition bc so many friggin people were there, but did make a cool new friend who I'm totally keeping in touch with.
Enjoyed Halloween as a Smurfette- not THE Smurfette, just A Smurfette. I went the less blonde, less slutty outift route. It was awesome! No blue face, just blue hair. Hit up several parties & of course looked/laughed at all the costumes downtown for a bit. So entertaining.
Also went to the Grave Diggers Ball in Charlotte for a huge Halloween party. Please let me tell you who was there.... oh, just the BACKSTREET BOYS. It was plain hilarious & awesome. I'm not gonna lie, I like one of their new songs. It's just so catchy! Check it...
Watched the Michael Jackson movie This Is It & loved it. That was one funny, yet genius dude. He knew exactly what he wanted & wouldn't stop til he got it (or til he got enough- ha). One of my favorite parts was when he was on the crane thing going out over the audience talkin bout "hi, hello, God bless you" in his little michael voice. You have to see it to know what I'm talking about, but it made me laugh aloud. "Guys, we gotta just let is simmer. Let it sizzle." Ha, so good. The Thriller video/performance was SICKKKK, too. I want the DVD.
On a scary note, I went over to my parents house out of the blue one night to say hey and boy was it God telling me to be over there. It was later than I had planned on going so I almost went on home, but I just felt like I needed to go on over for a few minutes. My dad had just gotten home from running errands & my mom was taking a nap in their room. I talked to dad & then went to say hey to mom. It took her a while to wake up which isn't normal, but she did & we talked for about 5 minutes then I went in the other room.
I heard a loud noise & went back in & mom had fallen down. I thought she'd gotten her foot caught in the bed sheets or something, but she got up & started walking again & went to grab the doorknob & fell out. I'm talking eyes rolled back, entire body limp, unconscious. I screamed for dad & we slapped her face & yelled her name & tried to pry her mouth open bc she wasn't breathing. I ran & got the phone & called 911. I wish I could hear a recording of that call- I bet I sounded insane. My whole body was shaking like crazy & I could hardly stand up. Mom came to for about 30 seconds & took a big gasp of air. We tried to help her get to the couch, but she fell out unconscious again. At this point Dad stayed on the floor with her & I went outside to wave the ambulance down.
It finally got there & they all raced in. Mom came to again and they did all their tests, etc. & got her in the ambulance and I followed it to the emergency room. Worst drive of my life. Long story short, mom had had bronchitis & was severly dehydrated from that, but the major thing was that the medications she had taken that day screwed her blood pressure & dropped it dangerously low. The meds for her bronchitis reacted with her blood pressure meds & the muscle relaxer she had been given for a pulled muscle in her neck and they said if she hadn't gotten to the hospital, she could have gone into cardiac arrest & possibly died. IT WAS HORRIBLE. But praise the Lord she's fine, we got help in time, I was there, etc. They said she's super healthy after running all their tests so that's great news- that it was only the dehydration & medication rx that caused it. Most scared I've ever been in my life by far. I can now say I've called 911. I'd love to never have to do it again.
Homeless for the Homeless was great. I got to be a tour guide in the walk-thru & Charlie was in one of my groups. I asked him to tell his story to the other people in my group while we were waiting to go in & I think it really touched them all, so that was super cool. They were asking him questions & all this stuff. Awesome time.
I can finally say I've been to my first movie premiere. There were 2 actually- in Greer & in Columbia. I can't tell you how nervous I was. I'm usually a relatively independent & confident person, but that junk was scary. I was just hoping I hadn't ruined the big scene in my friend's movie. haha. It's a lot of pressure to want to do well not only for yourself, but for the good of the movie as a whole. It was my 1st time with lines opposite someone, too. I've done monologues or silent indie films or background work, but never an actual scene, so it was a learning experience. But, even though I can be self critical & think about what I should or shouldn't have done, I think I tried my best & did the role justice for the most part. Everyone has said they enjoyed the movie, so that's great news.
It's being submitted to a bunch of film festivals & it's even going to be playing in it's entirety in front of some major films including Fantastic Mr. Fox, Lovely Bones, Blindside, etc. at Cinebarre locations around the U.S. Now that's crazytown.
And speaking of films, remember that audition I told you about earlier? Well, I got the call and I got the part! Holy moly. Pretty cool. I'm waiting for more details so when I get them, I'll blog some more.
Went to see Brand New in Myrtle Beach & freaking loved it. Had seafood at my favorite seafood restaurant beforehand with some great friends (bailey, kp, mikey) and then enjoyed a photoshoot at the Alabama Theater. bahah. It was awesome. I'm heading back to HOB to see Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin, & All American Rejects next weekend. Can't WAAAAAAAAAAAAAIT.
My cousin and I may or may not have thrown a Michael Jackson Roller Skating Party...MAY!! Good night it was amazing. We had over 60 people show up & literally just enjoyed mj music & each other's company. I really wanted to plan something where Christians & non Christians could come together, hang out, meet, etc. I wanted people to see the brotherly love we have for each other & want to be a part & know why. It was a great opportunity & a great time.
It's been a roller coaster of a month, but I've made it & will continue to sing praises to Jesus and thank God for his incredible favor.
The fair was beyond fun, as always. My lifetime get in free pass is still one of my favorite Christmas presents of all time. Thanks, Dad!
Went to a last minute decision audition for a small role in a feature independent film being shot in NC next month- had to wait 4 hours to audition bc so many friggin people were there, but did make a cool new friend who I'm totally keeping in touch with.
Enjoyed Halloween as a Smurfette- not THE Smurfette, just A Smurfette. I went the less blonde, less slutty outift route. It was awesome! No blue face, just blue hair. Hit up several parties & of course looked/laughed at all the costumes downtown for a bit. So entertaining.
Also went to the Grave Diggers Ball in Charlotte for a huge Halloween party. Please let me tell you who was there.... oh, just the BACKSTREET BOYS. It was plain hilarious & awesome. I'm not gonna lie, I like one of their new songs. It's just so catchy! Check it...
Watched the Michael Jackson movie This Is It & loved it. That was one funny, yet genius dude. He knew exactly what he wanted & wouldn't stop til he got it (or til he got enough- ha). One of my favorite parts was when he was on the crane thing going out over the audience talkin bout "hi, hello, God bless you" in his little michael voice. You have to see it to know what I'm talking about, but it made me laugh aloud. "Guys, we gotta just let is simmer. Let it sizzle." Ha, so good. The Thriller video/performance was SICKKKK, too. I want the DVD.
On a scary note, I went over to my parents house out of the blue one night to say hey and boy was it God telling me to be over there. It was later than I had planned on going so I almost went on home, but I just felt like I needed to go on over for a few minutes. My dad had just gotten home from running errands & my mom was taking a nap in their room. I talked to dad & then went to say hey to mom. It took her a while to wake up which isn't normal, but she did & we talked for about 5 minutes then I went in the other room.
I heard a loud noise & went back in & mom had fallen down. I thought she'd gotten her foot caught in the bed sheets or something, but she got up & started walking again & went to grab the doorknob & fell out. I'm talking eyes rolled back, entire body limp, unconscious. I screamed for dad & we slapped her face & yelled her name & tried to pry her mouth open bc she wasn't breathing. I ran & got the phone & called 911. I wish I could hear a recording of that call- I bet I sounded insane. My whole body was shaking like crazy & I could hardly stand up. Mom came to for about 30 seconds & took a big gasp of air. We tried to help her get to the couch, but she fell out unconscious again. At this point Dad stayed on the floor with her & I went outside to wave the ambulance down.
It finally got there & they all raced in. Mom came to again and they did all their tests, etc. & got her in the ambulance and I followed it to the emergency room. Worst drive of my life. Long story short, mom had had bronchitis & was severly dehydrated from that, but the major thing was that the medications she had taken that day screwed her blood pressure & dropped it dangerously low. The meds for her bronchitis reacted with her blood pressure meds & the muscle relaxer she had been given for a pulled muscle in her neck and they said if she hadn't gotten to the hospital, she could have gone into cardiac arrest & possibly died. IT WAS HORRIBLE. But praise the Lord she's fine, we got help in time, I was there, etc. They said she's super healthy after running all their tests so that's great news- that it was only the dehydration & medication rx that caused it. Most scared I've ever been in my life by far. I can now say I've called 911. I'd love to never have to do it again.
Homeless for the Homeless was great. I got to be a tour guide in the walk-thru & Charlie was in one of my groups. I asked him to tell his story to the other people in my group while we were waiting to go in & I think it really touched them all, so that was super cool. They were asking him questions & all this stuff. Awesome time.
I can finally say I've been to my first movie premiere. There were 2 actually- in Greer & in Columbia. I can't tell you how nervous I was. I'm usually a relatively independent & confident person, but that junk was scary. I was just hoping I hadn't ruined the big scene in my friend's movie. haha. It's a lot of pressure to want to do well not only for yourself, but for the good of the movie as a whole. It was my 1st time with lines opposite someone, too. I've done monologues or silent indie films or background work, but never an actual scene, so it was a learning experience. But, even though I can be self critical & think about what I should or shouldn't have done, I think I tried my best & did the role justice for the most part. Everyone has said they enjoyed the movie, so that's great news.
It's being submitted to a bunch of film festivals & it's even going to be playing in it's entirety in front of some major films including Fantastic Mr. Fox, Lovely Bones, Blindside, etc. at Cinebarre locations around the U.S. Now that's crazytown.
And speaking of films, remember that audition I told you about earlier? Well, I got the call and I got the part! Holy moly. Pretty cool. I'm waiting for more details so when I get them, I'll blog some more.
Went to see Brand New in Myrtle Beach & freaking loved it. Had seafood at my favorite seafood restaurant beforehand with some great friends (bailey, kp, mikey) and then enjoyed a photoshoot at the Alabama Theater. bahah. It was awesome. I'm heading back to HOB to see Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin, & All American Rejects next weekend. Can't WAAAAAAAAAAAAAIT.
My cousin and I may or may not have thrown a Michael Jackson Roller Skating Party...MAY!! Good night it was amazing. We had over 60 people show up & literally just enjoyed mj music & each other's company. I really wanted to plan something where Christians & non Christians could come together, hang out, meet, etc. I wanted people to see the brotherly love we have for each other & want to be a part & know why. It was a great opportunity & a great time.
It's been a roller coaster of a month, but I've made it & will continue to sing praises to Jesus and thank God for his incredible favor.
Friday, November 6, 2009
i love my job
i got this email from a mom today:
*name has been changed for hipaa laws*
Mellie- We have seen such improvements in "Elliot'"s language skills and cannot thank you enough for all your work with him and the recommendations you have made to us to support his growth.
I have been meaning to email you to tell you a sweet story about Elliot. He always asks me on the days that he goes to preschool if "Miss Mellie is coming to see" him. One Wed. night when we were getting ready to say our prayers, Elliot asked me if you were coming to see him the next day at school. I reminded him that you had just seen him that day at school and that you'd see him the next week. When we thanked God for our teachers, Elliot started naming his teachers at preschool and then said, "Miss Mellie!" I said afterward, "You really like Miss Mellie, don't you," and Elliot said, "She's my friend!" You have truly been a special person in Elliot's life.
AWWWWWWWWWWW. made my day <3 <3 <3
Whatever job you have, do it for the glory of God.
*name has been changed for hipaa laws*
Mellie- We have seen such improvements in "Elliot'"s language skills and cannot thank you enough for all your work with him and the recommendations you have made to us to support his growth.
I have been meaning to email you to tell you a sweet story about Elliot. He always asks me on the days that he goes to preschool if "Miss Mellie is coming to see" him. One Wed. night when we were getting ready to say our prayers, Elliot asked me if you were coming to see him the next day at school. I reminded him that you had just seen him that day at school and that you'd see him the next week. When we thanked God for our teachers, Elliot started naming his teachers at preschool and then said, "Miss Mellie!" I said afterward, "You really like Miss Mellie, don't you," and Elliot said, "She's my friend!" You have truly been a special person in Elliot's life.
AWWWWWWWWWWW. made my day <3 <3 <3
Whatever job you have, do it for the glory of God.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
now let's catch up
- I did get approved to buy a house so sometime before my lease runs out in January I'll hopefully be a home owner.
- Got my 1st screen credit from working in the accounting department of the movie Gospel Hill : )
- Went to my Dreher High School reunion & had a blaaast seeing people & catching up. Everyone looked so great & seemed to be doing well. Looking forward to the next one already!
- I'm finally feeling better from the surgery/complications stuff from the summer. Still have a little ways to go before I'm back to 100%, but I'm praying for a full recovery. Things were crazy there for a while- I had 9 tubes of blood drawn to check for coagular disorders, appts. with vascular surgeons, more ultrasounds of my legs done, etc. Blah.
- Went on a cruise to the Bahamas & had the best time ever...so relaxing yet fun & exciting (ate like nobody's business, drank tropical drinks listening to steel drum bands, snorkeled with sting rays, fishies, & jellyfish (um, yikes- imagine me screaming thru my snorkel tube & kicking my fins like a mad woman), karaoke'd (what's new), had dance parties, hung out with pirates, made new friends, won 3rd place in a "scavenger hunt" out of 28 teams, saw comedians, jugglers, & a vegas style show, etc.)
- Work is going awesome. I had a good performance review and went home with a raise.
- Volunteered at the Babcock Center Fall Dance & loved every second of it.
- My LifeGroup is awesome. Period.
- Got free random VIP to the Blink 182 show in Charlotte. Got in the Verizon Wireless for free thru the VIP entrance & then escorted through all the security to the pit. Had an absolute blast.
- Hung out with one of my BFFs Patrick & Needtobreathe in Charlotte.
- Saw giant dinosaurs & lovedddd it at the Colonial Center's Walking With Dinosaurs.
- Made it to a few USC football games
- Celebrated my grandmother's 85th birthday and thanked God for the most incredible family on planet Earth!
Next up:
Hitting up the fair Monday night for craziness
All The Missing Pieces movie premieres in Greer & Columbia
MJ skating party (details coming soon, so get excited)
New headshots delivered to my agent
Watching my girl Katie from HSM2 in Sleepy Hollow
Michael Jackson movie This Is It
Homeless for the Homeless
Brand New
Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin
Life is amazing. Thanks for all of it, God- the good, the bad, the tough, the exciting. You're everything.
- Got my 1st screen credit from working in the accounting department of the movie Gospel Hill : )
- Went to my Dreher High School reunion & had a blaaast seeing people & catching up. Everyone looked so great & seemed to be doing well. Looking forward to the next one already!
- I'm finally feeling better from the surgery/complications stuff from the summer. Still have a little ways to go before I'm back to 100%, but I'm praying for a full recovery. Things were crazy there for a while- I had 9 tubes of blood drawn to check for coagular disorders, appts. with vascular surgeons, more ultrasounds of my legs done, etc. Blah.
- Went on a cruise to the Bahamas & had the best time ever...so relaxing yet fun & exciting (ate like nobody's business, drank tropical drinks listening to steel drum bands, snorkeled with sting rays, fishies, & jellyfish (um, yikes- imagine me screaming thru my snorkel tube & kicking my fins like a mad woman), karaoke'd (what's new), had dance parties, hung out with pirates, made new friends, won 3rd place in a "scavenger hunt" out of 28 teams, saw comedians, jugglers, & a vegas style show, etc.)
- Work is going awesome. I had a good performance review and went home with a raise.
- Volunteered at the Babcock Center Fall Dance & loved every second of it.
- My LifeGroup is awesome. Period.
- Got free random VIP to the Blink 182 show in Charlotte. Got in the Verizon Wireless for free thru the VIP entrance & then escorted through all the security to the pit. Had an absolute blast.
- Hung out with one of my BFFs Patrick & Needtobreathe in Charlotte.
- Saw giant dinosaurs & lovedddd it at the Colonial Center's Walking With Dinosaurs.
- Made it to a few USC football games
- Celebrated my grandmother's 85th birthday and thanked God for the most incredible family on planet Earth!
Next up:
Hitting up the fair Monday night for craziness
All The Missing Pieces movie premieres in Greer & Columbia
MJ skating party (details coming soon, so get excited)
New headshots delivered to my agent
Watching my girl Katie from HSM2 in Sleepy Hollow
Michael Jackson movie This Is It
Homeless for the Homeless
Brand New
Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin
Life is amazing. Thanks for all of it, God- the good, the bad, the tough, the exciting. You're everything.
All For One
I also said I'd blog about HSM2 with some pictures, so, again, here we go:
Being a part of the show this summer was truly an experience I'll never forget. I made so many new friends, gained confidence in being on stage (I mean it'd been yeeears), grew as a performer, & had the time of my life.
I want to thank everyone who came out to support me, the show, & local theater. We sold out almost every show & got held over for an extra week. It was wonderful to see my lifegroup, some of my church family, & my blood family out in the audience. It truly meant so much, so thanks : )
Here are some photos from our journey:
Such fun!! I was asked to audition for Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and I said "What you tryin to say!?" haha. I passed on that one, but I would definitely like to do more community theater in the future. HSM3 or Hairspray would be amazing. We'll see what's next...
Being a part of the show this summer was truly an experience I'll never forget. I made so many new friends, gained confidence in being on stage (I mean it'd been yeeears), grew as a performer, & had the time of my life.
I want to thank everyone who came out to support me, the show, & local theater. We sold out almost every show & got held over for an extra week. It was wonderful to see my lifegroup, some of my church family, & my blood family out in the audience. It truly meant so much, so thanks : )
Here are some photos from our journey:
Such fun!! I was asked to audition for Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and I said "What you tryin to say!?" haha. I passed on that one, but I would definitely like to do more community theater in the future. HSM3 or Hairspray would be amazing. We'll see what's next...
Pride
I said I'd blog some of the notes from the Pride study and I'm a woman of my word, so even though it's months later, here it is:
CULTIVATING HUMILITY
PRIDE is: contending with God for supremacy. With pride, there’s no room for God to be everything.
Pride is
1) Satanic (it’s the root of every sin & flaw that we have)
2) Competitive (at its core, it’s rivalry because it wants ME to be central & have the attention, not you)
3) Atheistic (you act like there’s not a God infinitely superior to you)
God’s view of pride: Job 25:2-6
Proverbs 6:16-17
Proverbs 16:5
1 Peter 5:5-6
Daniel 4:28-33, 37
****************** EXAMPLES OF PRIDE******************
1. If you’re caught up in a secret sin & concerned with how people would view you
2. Marriage conflicts (thinking “there’s no way my spouse is right in this”)
3. Unresolved conflict (you don’t want to humble yourself to whom the conflict is with)
4. Can you deeply rejoice when God provides & blesses someone when your needs are far greater?
5. Do you have to bring conversation back to you all the time? Have a story for everything? One up everyone?
6. Your 1st reaction to being corrected is to defend yourself or correct the person speaking/ Can you take correction with no resentment in your heart?
7. Complaining (you’re saying “that’s not good enough for me”)
8. At work do more of your thoughts go to how frustrating or stressful your job is or how blessed you are to have it?
9. If you’re prayerless (you believe you’re self-sufficient)
10. If you’re bitter (you’ve put your pain ahead of God’s command to forgive)
11. If you have low self-esteem (you’ve squeezed out God’s voice & you’re listening to YOUR opinion over GOD’S opinion)
12. You have an anger/temper problem (how dare you do that to ME? mentality)
13. Are you easily annoyed? (I’m better than this)
14. You’re angry at God (Who are you, God, to have arranged my life like this?)
15. You’re a quick crier (you like sympathy, hugs, attention- very needy- me me me)
16. If you need help & won’t admit it
17. Pride wearing “humility camo” (saying “I hate my hair” just so someone will say “No, it’s beautiful” – seeking complements)
18. Comparison pride (you think you’re prettier, smarter, etc.
19. Spiritual pride (holier than thou attitude)
HOW JESUS DEALT WITH PRIDE:
Mark 9:33-35
Mark 10:35-27, 41-45
INTENTIONAL PURSUIT OF HUMILITY
Phil 2:1-10
Humility: emptying myself so that God may be all/ Having a high view of who Jesus is so that it puts you in your place.
“The truth is this, Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you…” Andrew Murray, Humility
The Daily Battle of Purposefully Applying Truth (Morning Practices)
1)Reflect on the wonder of the cross of Christ
“How can anyone be arrogant when he stands beside the cross?” C.J. Mahaney
Col. 1:13-22
Col. 2:13-14
2 Cor. 5:21
1 John 4:9-10
2)Begin the day by acknowledging your need for God
Rom. 14:23
Rom. 8:5-13
Gal. 2:20
3)Express gratitude to God
James 1:17
1 Cor. 10:10
4)Practice Spiritual Disciplines
(ex. serving, fasting, worship, reading Bible, prayer)
1 Tim. 4:7
5)Cast your cares upon Him
Matt. 6:25-33
Phil 4:6
1 Peter 5:5-7
PRIDE IS THE ROOT OF ANXIETY:
Pride is self-sufficiency and self-reliance (Deut. 8:11-17)
Pride takes credit for what God alone does (Daniel 4:28-35)
Pride refuses to trust in God or is just anxious about the future (Prov. 28:25)
Times of Special Focus:
1)Study the attributes of God (Isaiah 40:9-33)
2)Study the gospel (Eph. 2:1-10, 1 Cor. 1:29)
3)Study the doctrine of sin…sin kills, steals, & destroys…
(Heb. 3:13, John 10:10, 1 Peter 2:11)
CULTIVATING HUMILITY
PRIDE is: contending with God for supremacy. With pride, there’s no room for God to be everything.
Pride is
1) Satanic (it’s the root of every sin & flaw that we have)
2) Competitive (at its core, it’s rivalry because it wants ME to be central & have the attention, not you)
3) Atheistic (you act like there’s not a God infinitely superior to you)
God’s view of pride: Job 25:2-6
Proverbs 6:16-17
Proverbs 16:5
1 Peter 5:5-6
Daniel 4:28-33, 37
****************** EXAMPLES OF PRIDE******************
1. If you’re caught up in a secret sin & concerned with how people would view you
2. Marriage conflicts (thinking “there’s no way my spouse is right in this”)
3. Unresolved conflict (you don’t want to humble yourself to whom the conflict is with)
4. Can you deeply rejoice when God provides & blesses someone when your needs are far greater?
5. Do you have to bring conversation back to you all the time? Have a story for everything? One up everyone?
6. Your 1st reaction to being corrected is to defend yourself or correct the person speaking/ Can you take correction with no resentment in your heart?
7. Complaining (you’re saying “that’s not good enough for me”)
8. At work do more of your thoughts go to how frustrating or stressful your job is or how blessed you are to have it?
9. If you’re prayerless (you believe you’re self-sufficient)
10. If you’re bitter (you’ve put your pain ahead of God’s command to forgive)
11. If you have low self-esteem (you’ve squeezed out God’s voice & you’re listening to YOUR opinion over GOD’S opinion)
12. You have an anger/temper problem (how dare you do that to ME? mentality)
13. Are you easily annoyed? (I’m better than this)
14. You’re angry at God (Who are you, God, to have arranged my life like this?)
15. You’re a quick crier (you like sympathy, hugs, attention- very needy- me me me)
16. If you need help & won’t admit it
17. Pride wearing “humility camo” (saying “I hate my hair” just so someone will say “No, it’s beautiful” – seeking complements)
18. Comparison pride (you think you’re prettier, smarter, etc.
19. Spiritual pride (holier than thou attitude)
HOW JESUS DEALT WITH PRIDE:
Mark 9:33-35
Mark 10:35-27, 41-45
INTENTIONAL PURSUIT OF HUMILITY
Phil 2:1-10
Humility: emptying myself so that God may be all/ Having a high view of who Jesus is so that it puts you in your place.
“The truth is this, Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you…” Andrew Murray, Humility
The Daily Battle of Purposefully Applying Truth (Morning Practices)
1)Reflect on the wonder of the cross of Christ
“How can anyone be arrogant when he stands beside the cross?” C.J. Mahaney
Col. 1:13-22
Col. 2:13-14
2 Cor. 5:21
1 John 4:9-10
2)Begin the day by acknowledging your need for God
Rom. 14:23
Rom. 8:5-13
Gal. 2:20
3)Express gratitude to God
James 1:17
1 Cor. 10:10
4)Practice Spiritual Disciplines
(ex. serving, fasting, worship, reading Bible, prayer)
1 Tim. 4:7
5)Cast your cares upon Him
Matt. 6:25-33
Phil 4:6
1 Peter 5:5-7
PRIDE IS THE ROOT OF ANXIETY:
Pride is self-sufficiency and self-reliance (Deut. 8:11-17)
Pride takes credit for what God alone does (Daniel 4:28-35)
Pride refuses to trust in God or is just anxious about the future (Prov. 28:25)
Times of Special Focus:
1)Study the attributes of God (Isaiah 40:9-33)
2)Study the gospel (Eph. 2:1-10, 1 Cor. 1:29)
3)Study the doctrine of sin…sin kills, steals, & destroys…
(Heb. 3:13, John 10:10, 1 Peter 2:11)
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Ladd's
Some of my very best friends, Gray & Leigh Ladd are adopting a precious baby girl from Africa. Be a part of bringing her home by participating in their giveaway.
THE LADD'S GIVEAWAY
THE LADD'S GIVEAWAY
Saturday, August 15, 2009
*preach*
"You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above." John 19:11
Nothing that is part of God's will is allowed to come into the life of someone who trusts & obeys Him. This truth should be enough to make our life one of ceaseless thanksgiving & joy, because God's will is the most hopeful, pleasant, and glorious thing in the world. It is the continuous working of His omnipotent power for our benefit, with nothing to prevent it, if we remain surrenered and believing.
Someone who was passing through the deep water of affliction wrote a friend:
Isn't it glorious to know that no matter how unjust something may be, even when it seems to have come from satan himself, by the time it reaches us it is God's will for us and will ultimately work to our good?
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Rom. 8:28). Think of what Christ said even as He was betrayed: "Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?" (John 18:11).
We live fascinating lives if we are living in the center of God's will. All the attacks that satan hurls at us through the sins of others are not only powerless to harm us, but are transformed into blessings along the way.
-Hannah Whitall Smith
Nothing that is part of God's will is allowed to come into the life of someone who trusts & obeys Him. This truth should be enough to make our life one of ceaseless thanksgiving & joy, because God's will is the most hopeful, pleasant, and glorious thing in the world. It is the continuous working of His omnipotent power for our benefit, with nothing to prevent it, if we remain surrenered and believing.
Someone who was passing through the deep water of affliction wrote a friend:
Isn't it glorious to know that no matter how unjust something may be, even when it seems to have come from satan himself, by the time it reaches us it is God's will for us and will ultimately work to our good?
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Rom. 8:28). Think of what Christ said even as He was betrayed: "Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?" (John 18:11).
We live fascinating lives if we are living in the center of God's will. All the attacks that satan hurls at us through the sins of others are not only powerless to harm us, but are transformed into blessings along the way.
-Hannah Whitall Smith
Friday, August 14, 2009
I'm such a racist...and randommmm
1. How could I dislike white milk so much, but love me some chocolate milk like nobody's business?
Am I a racist? ha.
2. I think I'm getting approved this weeked to buy a house. Um, that's crazy talk!
3. Does anyone else laugh when you hear Drake's song "Best I Ever Had" because all you can think about is him being the wheelchair kid on Degrassi? lol.
4. I love the show Criminal Minds so much!
5. I learned beaucoups about pride & humility last weekend & I can't wait to write a blog about it soon!
OK, that's all the randomness I have time for right now because I'm off to lunch with the Sharpettes!!
Don't worry I'm still gonna blog about HSM2 and stuff soon. Til then...Happy Friday! Be blessed today! Much love <3
Am I a racist? ha.
2. I think I'm getting approved this weeked to buy a house. Um, that's crazy talk!
3. Does anyone else laugh when you hear Drake's song "Best I Ever Had" because all you can think about is him being the wheelchair kid on Degrassi? lol.
4. I love the show Criminal Minds so much!
5. I learned beaucoups about pride & humility last weekend & I can't wait to write a blog about it soon!
OK, that's all the randomness I have time for right now because I'm off to lunch with the Sharpettes!!
Don't worry I'm still gonna blog about HSM2 and stuff soon. Til then...Happy Friday! Be blessed today! Much love <3
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