I'm not going to promise to be consistant on here.We all know how many times I have apologized for blogging only twice a year.
But, I will blog when God lays something on my heart to share and I know that if God is involved it's what someone needs to hear.
It makes me so happy to know that I serve a God who cares. Who is faithful and loving. Who has given me so many chances and has covered me with grace. Who keeps on pursuing after me and has CHOSEN me to be his daughter.
YES- He Chose me.
That just BLOWS my mind. ---> GOD CHOSE ME. He has captured my heart and brought me to the place where I get to LOVE him with ALL of my heart, soul and mind.
I get to move the heart of God with my praise, my love, and my adoration to Him. He delights in it.
and you know what!? I didn't have to do ONE THING to deserve this love.
I think about celebrities...and athletes who the world will OBSESS with. ( I've had my share of celebrity crushes...and athletes) But when we think about it.. HOW SILLY. They are people. They are NOT my GOD. Although, I could worship them like they are and yes, people do- They want their autograph. They will do anything to get a chance to see them in person. and then the real crazies CRY when they get into the presence of them. . . . and what do those moments do?
Do they change our life? ( maybe if we are obsessed enough)
Are we made complete and found our hearts desire?
Have we found the thing that will sustain us?
Are we going to be able to change other peoples lives in the eternal perspective of things?
No to all of the above.
But I worship and serve God- The King of Kings, The Creator of the Universe, My Saviour.... and with Him I see hope arise. I see lives that are broken- healed. I've experienced a love that NEVER fails. I'm made complete and whole. I'm changed forever.
He CHOSE me and I'm forever Grateful!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Monday, August 13, 2012
Do our feelings dictate how we serve God?
Here I am jumping up and down screaming "YES! YES THEY DO! " okay, I'll calm down.....
So.....The dictionary tells me that
and
"Emotion" (noun) is an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness.
If you know me.. you know I have A LOT of emotions. So, I suppose you can call me an "emotional girl". and NO... not EMO (beka;) and I know most girls hate being called emotional..but we have to just get over it. and be happy we feel everything:) :) *take note: Don't take things too personal or be overly sensitive..but be sensitive to peoples feelings..... and I will stop because this blog isn't focused to only emotional girls. Ha. okay!
But, when I'm happy I will laugh. When I'm overjoyed I will probably be creepily smiling in my own world. When I'm sad you will be able to see it in my eyes, and I most likely will cry. When I'm angry. I will punch the first person I see. Okay... Actually I've never really punched anyone. So, forget that- But, when I'm angry I will probably look angry and have an attitude problem. and my flesh...even though I have to pray against it daily and sometimes 72 times a day. It on occasion comes out. But by God's grace- I'm a work in progress!
Anyway- So, me being the emotional person that I am. It's easy to live my life on FEELINGS. and a lot of the time I do. When I wake up in the morning I have to tell myself not to live on feelings. and that usually gets me out of bed. Because otherwise, I would sleep until noon. and would NEVER work out. I would eat lots of carbs and go to dairy queen for a blizzard daily. and I would do whatever else MY FEELINGS wanted. Instead of doing what I knew I had to do or what was right to do.
A lot of the times, we let our FEELINGS dictate how we are going to serve God.
Our relationship with God is so much more than just a feeling. It's more than a hyped up worship service with lights flashing and every instrument going. It's more than just attending a weekly church service. or conference, It's more than just calling yourself a Christian.
It's surrendering yourself daily.
---> I can go to an AMAZING church service. The presence of God is there and in that moment I know there is no place I want to be but right there. God always pours out his goodness on me and sometimes either shows me something in my life that needs to be changed, or something He wants of me. And every time, I'm ready to change. I no longer desire things of this world and all that matters to me in that moment is GOD. and I will serve Him no matter what.
All those things ^ They are true. and you maybe thinking- That's an emotion or feeling you are going off of in that moment. But what I'm trying to get across is, that we cant take this emotion or feeling and just LIVE OFF OUR EXPERIENCE. Because we were created to SERVE God NOW...and in the moments of being in His presence, It encourages us to go after Him and to continue to walk in His fullness.
In our daily life it can get hard because sometimes we don't always feel God and maybe we are going through a dry season but those are the moments you really have to fight your feelings, and choose to serve God. To read the bible, and to pray. to SURRENDER. and to remain faithful. and the world will tell us otherwise because world doesn't understand. The world isn't cheering for us to live a Holy life, consecrated to God. Satan is in the world, distracting us, discouraging us and wanting to destroy our life so we can't tell the world about a loving God. and we forget about what God showed us or changed in us and it start's to be about how we feel again, and not about the truth. and I've been in this spot more times then I can count.
But when it's about God I find Joy. I find peace, I find contentment. The things of the world pass away. and my emotions aren't about me. It's about living my life completely for my HIM. ---> Let me decrease so that HE may increase.
Serve Him because He is WORTHY. He LOVES us even though we fail daily. He died for us so that we can live with Him for eternity, He delights in us, He is always faithful. and I know, & have experienced that His plans are far greater than ANYTHING!
Be BLESSED TODAY!!
So.....The dictionary tells me that
"Feeling" (adjective) is : sensitive; sentient.
readily affected by emotion; sympathetic: a feeling heart.
indicating or characterized by emotion: a feeling reply to the charge.
and
"Emotion" (noun) is an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness.
If you know me.. you know I have A LOT of emotions. So, I suppose you can call me an "emotional girl". and NO... not EMO (beka;) and I know most girls hate being called emotional..but we have to just get over it. and be happy we feel everything:) :) *take note: Don't take things too personal or be overly sensitive..but be sensitive to peoples feelings..... and I will stop because this blog isn't focused to only emotional girls. Ha. okay!
But, when I'm happy I will laugh. When I'm overjoyed I will probably be creepily smiling in my own world. When I'm sad you will be able to see it in my eyes, and I most likely will cry. When I'm angry. I will punch the first person I see. Okay... Actually I've never really punched anyone. So, forget that- But, when I'm angry I will probably look angry and have an attitude problem. and my flesh...even though I have to pray against it daily and sometimes 72 times a day. It on occasion comes out. But by God's grace- I'm a work in progress!
Anyway- So, me being the emotional person that I am. It's easy to live my life on FEELINGS. and a lot of the time I do. When I wake up in the morning I have to tell myself not to live on feelings. and that usually gets me out of bed. Because otherwise, I would sleep until noon. and would NEVER work out. I would eat lots of carbs and go to dairy queen for a blizzard daily. and I would do whatever else MY FEELINGS wanted. Instead of doing what I knew I had to do or what was right to do.
A lot of the times, we let our FEELINGS dictate how we are going to serve God.
Our relationship with God is so much more than just a feeling. It's more than a hyped up worship service with lights flashing and every instrument going. It's more than just attending a weekly church service. or conference, It's more than just calling yourself a Christian.
It's surrendering yourself daily.
---> I can go to an AMAZING church service. The presence of God is there and in that moment I know there is no place I want to be but right there. God always pours out his goodness on me and sometimes either shows me something in my life that needs to be changed, or something He wants of me. And every time, I'm ready to change. I no longer desire things of this world and all that matters to me in that moment is GOD. and I will serve Him no matter what.
All those things ^ They are true. and you maybe thinking- That's an emotion or feeling you are going off of in that moment. But what I'm trying to get across is, that we cant take this emotion or feeling and just LIVE OFF OUR EXPERIENCE. Because we were created to SERVE God NOW...and in the moments of being in His presence, It encourages us to go after Him and to continue to walk in His fullness.
In our daily life it can get hard because sometimes we don't always feel God and maybe we are going through a dry season but those are the moments you really have to fight your feelings, and choose to serve God. To read the bible, and to pray. to SURRENDER. and to remain faithful. and the world will tell us otherwise because world doesn't understand. The world isn't cheering for us to live a Holy life, consecrated to God. Satan is in the world, distracting us, discouraging us and wanting to destroy our life so we can't tell the world about a loving God. and we forget about what God showed us or changed in us and it start's to be about how we feel again, and not about the truth. and I've been in this spot more times then I can count.
But when it's about God I find Joy. I find peace, I find contentment. The things of the world pass away. and my emotions aren't about me. It's about living my life completely for my HIM. ---> Let me decrease so that HE may increase.
Serve Him because He is WORTHY. He LOVES us even though we fail daily. He died for us so that we can live with Him for eternity, He delights in us, He is always faithful. and I know, & have experienced that His plans are far greater than ANYTHING!
Be BLESSED TODAY!!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Children are a BLESSING- especially to this AUNTIE! :)
I realize I haven't blogged since September and you know what? I don't feel that bad because I have been very busy...Well, for the most part and when I do have free time, I only want to sit and do nothing. but today I was inspired. As you see- I changed my little header to "Bluhm (bloom) where you're planted. " because BLUHM is my last name and right now in this season of my life I know I'm to Bloom right where I am. In EVERY situation.
So that's my update on my blog! AND NOW- I want to talk to you about one of my most TREASURED titles. "Auntie Brit"
I'm an auntie to five beautiful children.
Yes, FIVE is correct. But this first happen when I was 13 years old. I became an aunt to twin boys-
Elijah & Jonah.
Elijah (curly hair) and Jonah (straight hair) Age:4 here
STUDS!
I was so happy because I always wanted a baby brother or sister and this was the closest thing I got :) I remember the first Christmas we had with them I told my parents to spend more money on them and less on me. To me I was no longer the "baby of the family." and I was SO EXCITED to be an auntie. They were PERFECT in every way and they stole my heart the moment I saw them. and continue to do so EVERYDAY. they make me so proud and are growing up to be such HANDSOME, SWEET, AMAZING little men.
Jasmine Rose
Jasmine: 2 years old here
She came 3 years later. She is her own kind. A little fireball, spunky, shy, crazy, funny, a jokester and much more. She always knows how to make me laugh, even if she is trying so hard not to make eye contact and hold back her smile as I yell across the school in front of her classmates " JASMINE, I LOVE YOU!!.. Love me for who I am!" She is BEAUTIFUL. and full of life. I love her so:)
VIOLET JOY
My birthday sake! Let's take a walk down memory lane: August 31st- My mom came in the room at 3:30 AM and said " I'm going to Jaime and Cristy's! Cristy is in Labor and its your birthday!"
I jumped out of bed and started getting ready at 4:00 A.M. because 1. its my birthday ( had to get a start on my day) and 2. I was going to have a NIECE BORN on my BIRTHDAY! ( and there would be photos)
I went over to be with my mom at the house ( because the 3 other kids were still sleeping) and I woke them up singing happy birthday to myself.
We got ready and arrived to mason city by 6:30 AM.
Went to Perkins and had a birthday breakfast.
and Somewhere around 7 something my brother called and said VIOLET JOY had been born at 7:00AM.
Crazy part? I was born at 7:03AM! so we are 23 years and 3 min apart.
Auntie Brit and Baby Vi
With MY FOUR!
Jonah likes to call her CHUBS. AHH! she is PERFECT:)
So as you can tell, Violet has captured my heart. and every time I see her. My heart gets happy and I can't help but kiss her a MILLION times. Her and I have a VERY special bond and it maybe because we have the same birthday or because we are both crazy:) She loves when I act all out of control. She sits there laughing and wants me to keep being crazy. I LOVE HER:) and I know we will be best buds!
<3
Judah Barton James
He's just a little guy. So sweet. and CUTE! I will never forget the first time I saw him. (as I write this I start to cry) I got to be in the room as my sister gave birth to this little man. It was the most INTENSE, CRAZY, Life changing moments! I think I went through EVERY EMOTION in that delivery room and as soon as he came out, I started SOBBING and ran over to the table to get a good look at him and as he laid there SCREAMING loudly, He looked at me. and again, I fell in love. HE IS A STUD! and even though he lives a state away. He knows his auntie LOVES him so MUCH! :)
When we first met:)
Auntie and BABY JUDAH!
Isn't he ADORABLE!??!?!?!? =)
I LOVE BABY "BART" :)
JUST SOME RANDOM PICTURES:
So here they are: MY joys
I thank God for these five and pray that they continue to grow up healthy and have a HEART FOR GOD! I also pray that I'm the BEST auntie to them and make sure they are always LOVED and spoiled:) But not the bratty spoiled of course!
SHOUT OUT TO my siblings that made this all possible: James&Cristy and Joel&Brook! :)
THE END!
So that's my update on my blog! AND NOW- I want to talk to you about one of my most TREASURED titles. "Auntie Brit"
I'm an auntie to five beautiful children.
Yes, FIVE is correct. But this first happen when I was 13 years old. I became an aunt to twin boys-
Elijah & Jonah.
AHH! They are so CUTE! :)
Jasmine Rose
Jasmine (6 years old now) and I
VIOLET JOY
My birthday sake! Let's take a walk down memory lane: August 31st- My mom came in the room at 3:30 AM and said " I'm going to Jaime and Cristy's! Cristy is in Labor and its your birthday!"
I jumped out of bed and started getting ready at 4:00 A.M. because 1. its my birthday ( had to get a start on my day) and 2. I was going to have a NIECE BORN on my BIRTHDAY! ( and there would be photos)
I went over to be with my mom at the house ( because the 3 other kids were still sleeping) and I woke them up singing happy birthday to myself.
We got ready and arrived to mason city by 6:30 AM.
Went to Perkins and had a birthday breakfast.
and Somewhere around 7 something my brother called and said VIOLET JOY had been born at 7:00AM.
Crazy part? I was born at 7:03AM! so we are 23 years and 3 min apart.
WE LOVE EACH OTHER!
So as you can tell, Violet has captured my heart. and every time I see her. My heart gets happy and I can't help but kiss her a MILLION times. Her and I have a VERY special bond and it maybe because we have the same birthday or because we are both crazy:) She loves when I act all out of control. She sits there laughing and wants me to keep being crazy. I LOVE HER:) and I know we will be best buds!
Judah Barton James
He's just a little guy. So sweet. and CUTE! I will never forget the first time I saw him. (as I write this I start to cry) I got to be in the room as my sister gave birth to this little man. It was the most INTENSE, CRAZY, Life changing moments! I think I went through EVERY EMOTION in that delivery room and as soon as he came out, I started SOBBING and ran over to the table to get a good look at him and as he laid there SCREAMING loudly, He looked at me. and again, I fell in love. HE IS A STUD! and even though he lives a state away. He knows his auntie LOVES him so MUCH! :)
I LOVE BABY "BART" :)
JUST SOME RANDOM PICTURES:
I thank God for these five and pray that they continue to grow up healthy and have a HEART FOR GOD! I also pray that I'm the BEST auntie to them and make sure they are always LOVED and spoiled:) But not the bratty spoiled of course!
SHOUT OUT TO my siblings that made this all possible: James&Cristy and Joel&Brook! :)
THE END!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Please Forgive me for my SLACKINGNESS
You see...Master's Commission started the beginning of this month so it has been NON-STOP busy moments!
Uh...Did you hear what I said? MASTER'S STARTED!
so- I will talk about Master's......
I'm expecting great things for this year! Relationships with God to go deeper, Restoration in our hearts and thoughts, Victories to be won, Strongholds to be broken and all together LIVES CHANGED for the kingdom of God. That we will take up the call and be a disciple.
Our TEAM:)
This year we have 2 first year students and 2 second year students. and It's a BEAUTIFUL thing... I love the smallness and closeness of the group. I can already see God doing so much in each of their lives and it makes me SO HAPPY!!
UH HUH! That's me being excited & THIS IS DANAE my fellow second year"er".
She is always such an encouragement to me and it's been so awesome to see her grow the past year! I can't wait to see what is in store for her. I know it will be amazing. She is beautiful inside&out:)
This is MISS REBECCA!..She is our young buck...our little grasshopper. :)
She brings a smile to my face and always is inspiring me to keep on telling jokes.(not always a good thing because my jokes can get me in trouble;) But I'm so blessed she is here and expecting God to do GREAT things in her life this year!! SHE IS WONDERFUL!!
This is Mr. Jeremy Pietens. He is from Arkansas...so he has a PRETTY SWEET sounding acce--ACTUALLY... I would call it an accent..but he says we have the accent & talk funny...so its a lose-lose situation...Dontcha Know?! And dont be deceived by this picture.. He DIDN'T enjoy this Pig tie. Beka and I gave it to him because it made sense to us....PIG SOOOOOOOIE!?!?! I guess not. Anyway- Its been awesome having him here. He is a good balance to our mix. And has such a servants heart! I'm also so EXCITED for all God is going to do in his life! Ohhh...and.. He is an awesome drummer! :O
As for me I'm LOVING every moment of it. I know that God has so much He is going to do in my life this year. Another year of cutting things from my life....Yep, there has already been times where it "stings"...But I know God is taking me through these moments and all I have to do is DEPEND on Him and HIS strength. He has never let me down. He is faithful. He is GOOD!
And I'm sure you are wondering about our wonderful Directors!?
HERE THEY ARE... Such a good looking couple:) && I'm honored and blessed to have them as my spiritual leaders!! They are SO LOVING. ENCOURAGING. and AMAZING. :) *shout out* Thanks for all you two do & for the Sacrifice you have given to follow the call of God upon your life! you both are SO STRONG! Thanks for ALWAYS loving me! LOVE YOU!!!!!
Well that's all I have for now. But prayers are appreciated for our team:) GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Life is LOVELY in Iowa&&Master's Commission,
Brittany
Uh...Did you hear what I said? MASTER'S STARTED!
so- I will talk about Master's......
I'm expecting great things for this year! Relationships with God to go deeper, Restoration in our hearts and thoughts, Victories to be won, Strongholds to be broken and all together LIVES CHANGED for the kingdom of God. That we will take up the call and be a disciple.
This year we have 2 first year students and 2 second year students. and It's a BEAUTIFUL thing... I love the smallness and closeness of the group. I can already see God doing so much in each of their lives and it makes me SO HAPPY!!
She is always such an encouragement to me and it's been so awesome to see her grow the past year! I can't wait to see what is in store for her. I know it will be amazing. She is beautiful inside&out:)
She brings a smile to my face and always is inspiring me to keep on telling jokes.(not always a good thing because my jokes can get me in trouble;) But I'm so blessed she is here and expecting God to do GREAT things in her life this year!! SHE IS WONDERFUL!!
As for me I'm LOVING every moment of it. I know that God has so much He is going to do in my life this year. Another year of cutting things from my life....Yep, there has already been times where it "stings"...But I know God is taking me through these moments and all I have to do is DEPEND on Him and HIS strength. He has never let me down. He is faithful. He is GOOD!
And I'm sure you are wondering about our wonderful Directors!?
Well that's all I have for now. But prayers are appreciated for our team:) GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Life is LOVELY in Iowa&&Master's Commission,
Brittany
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Are we close enough friends for you to read about my love life?
First of all, this title is wrong in THREE ways. 1. You are a close enough friend. 2. I dont have a LOVE life. 3. I didn't know what to make this title and this is all I could think of.
so now that is all cleared up-
"Do you have a boyfriend yet?" is the question I hear at least once a week from my clients as I cut their hair.
My first year in Master's was the easiest way to explain to people. "I'm in a nine month discipleship. We aren't allowed to date this year. " -End.Of.Conversation.- Unless of course the person was shocked that there are actually people that do things like this...and then they would ask lots of questions.
Yesterday I turned the big 2-3. So I should be dating someone or getting married soon.... I mean, people did throw the YET in there when they asked if I had a boyfriend!
I started to feel like I needed a boyfriend. Ridiculous?! Yes!
and its so easy to feel that way because today in our society we think we need to have a relationship with the opposite sex to make us feel important or loved. We have sugar coated it and try to make relationships look like its the only way you are gonna be happy. We have a mixed up view of what LOVE is.
We watch love movies, read books, and begin to fantasize what we want or compare with the relationship we are in. Unless its of God.. we will never be completely satisfied. We can try and say its of God but lets be honest- God is not UNSTABLE and doesn't make LOVE complicated and difficult. True love comes from God. Love is Pure. Love is SIMPLE.
* * * *
1 Corinthians 7:35 says "I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible."
I LOVE how God gives us exactly what we need when we NEED it!
That last part, Serve the Lord with as few distractions as possible-it HIT me. Am I living a life with few distractions?! Sometimes I get SO WRAPPED up in where I'm at and with the question, "Do you have a boyfriend yet?" If I had one at this time...it would be a distraction because I know for this season in my life, God has made clear to me that I am supposed to be single and to SERVE GOD with my whole heart. I'm in masters for my second year and I have been given certain responsibilities and I know I can't have those distractions. and when its God's timing it will happen. :)
Someone asked me what my type was and if I was at least looking for "him"... NO! I'm not going on some man hunt! I have laid down the "type" thing. because God already has the man I'm going to marry picked out. God knows the desires of my heart and I trust him COMPLETELY!
So what God is dealing with me on? To let go of distractions and to use my singleness for his GLORY.
Living the Lovely Single life in Iowa,
Brittany
so now that is all cleared up-
"Do you have a boyfriend yet?" is the question I hear at least once a week from my clients as I cut their hair.
My first year in Master's was the easiest way to explain to people. "I'm in a nine month discipleship. We aren't allowed to date this year. " -End.Of.Conversation.- Unless of course the person was shocked that there are actually people that do things like this...and then they would ask lots of questions.
Yesterday I turned the big 2-3. So I should be dating someone or getting married soon.... I mean, people did throw the YET in there when they asked if I had a boyfriend!
I started to feel like I needed a boyfriend. Ridiculous?! Yes!
and its so easy to feel that way because today in our society we think we need to have a relationship with the opposite sex to make us feel important or loved. We have sugar coated it and try to make relationships look like its the only way you are gonna be happy. We have a mixed up view of what LOVE is.
We watch love movies, read books, and begin to fantasize what we want or compare with the relationship we are in. Unless its of God.. we will never be completely satisfied. We can try and say its of God but lets be honest- God is not UNSTABLE and doesn't make LOVE complicated and difficult. True love comes from God. Love is Pure. Love is SIMPLE.
* * * *
1 Corinthians 7:35 says "I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible."
I LOVE how God gives us exactly what we need when we NEED it!
That last part, Serve the Lord with as few distractions as possible-it HIT me. Am I living a life with few distractions?! Sometimes I get SO WRAPPED up in where I'm at and with the question, "Do you have a boyfriend yet?" If I had one at this time...it would be a distraction because I know for this season in my life, God has made clear to me that I am supposed to be single and to SERVE GOD with my whole heart. I'm in masters for my second year and I have been given certain responsibilities and I know I can't have those distractions. and when its God's timing it will happen. :)
Someone asked me what my type was and if I was at least looking for "him"... NO! I'm not going on some man hunt! I have laid down the "type" thing. because God already has the man I'm going to marry picked out. God knows the desires of my heart and I trust him COMPLETELY!
So what God is dealing with me on? To let go of distractions and to use my singleness for his GLORY.
Living the Lovely Single life in Iowa,
Brittany
Friday, August 12, 2011
Featured Friday: My FRIEND-->JENNY!
"WAIT!.....Do you usually do a featured friday?".. I know that's what my 16 followers are thinking.
And no... I don't. This is NEW.
Okay. Now that's taken care of.
**
In honor of her birthday yesterday....
JENNY ERTZ
She is BEAUTIFUL even while making silly faces:)
I met Jenny September 2007 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
My first impression of her:
(She looked just like Katie Holmes!)
It took Jenny and I awhile to become friends. I was scared of her because she was really good at doing perms. She was FAST. and always got done FIRST! So, I assumed she was older. and stuck up. Because if your good at a perm that's what happens?! LOL! :)
anyway- The first time I really talked to her was when I needed help with a perm on an ACTUAL client.. so I went to the BEST and asked if she would come help. and after that.. it's HISTORY.
Our friendship grew fast. Our first real BONDING moment was the night we discovered something we had in common!
I was over at her apartment with some other girls...and Jenny was over in the corner by the door doing something and soon I realized she was looking at my shoes..OF COURSE I was like -OH NO- she is gonna notice my shoe size! But before I knew it..
she SLIPPED her foot into my shoe and yelled out.. " WHO's Shoe is this!?"
"uhh.. Mine?" I said quietly.
Jenny smiled and said.. WE WEAR THE SAME SIZE SHOE!
PHEW! all my insecurity left....and there was a BIG RELIEF.
I had never had a friend that wore the same size shoe as me!
To all you normal sized feet people...insecurites do happen here.
****
Jenny and I became roomates and were inseparable.
We NEVER had a fight or disagreement.
She kept me sane during that year of being in Fort Dodge.
She was REAL. She didn't fake who she was. She wasn't two faced. She didn't feed into all the drama.
She didn't force me to do anything I didn't want to do. She stayed by my side when I knew something
was wrong and she understood why I didn't do a lot of things that everyone else did. :)
She never questioned my belief in God or why I believe EVERYTHING that I believe.
She is a TRUE FRIEND.
I know God placed her in my life because there is no way I would have survived the year without her.
Thank you so much for being one of my best friends.
Never forget how Amazing you are.
and never LIMIT what you can do.. or what you can be.
I know that God has such an AMAZING plan for you.
Thanks for always being you!
(Look me in the eye's and tell me you love me!)
Friends are a Lovely thing,
Brittany
Friday, August 5, 2011
My time in Master's and how I LOVED IT!
I know I already talked about Masters Commission and how I ended up going in a previous post. But I just wanted to share of how those 9 months shaped me and changed me.
(The night of our COVENANT SERVICE. All our Covenant Rings:)
Many people questioned my decision of going to master's especially since it was in my hometown. They told me to leave and experience the "world" ( hello people, I lived in Fort Dirty (dodge) for a year =)...Or they said that It would ruin my relationships with people around here(that didn't happen either:)..I didn't go to FLOYD MC because it was "safe" for me.
I went because I KNEW it was where God wanted me to be.
You see, I had gone MONTHS without peace and the moment I said "I'm going."
I had peace.
I'll never forget the first Monday morning of Master's and we had concert of prayer.I was standing in the sanctuary and again there was the SWEET ABIDING PEACE!
From the beginning I knew how bad I wanted this. I knew that I wanted to dedicate those months to God and just focus TOTALLY on Him. I left a full time job with financial security and gave it to God.
I knew it wasn't gonna be easy and that I would have hard times. But If I really applied myself to it, and gave ALL of me that God would see me through. and those months would REDEFINE me.
and that's what happen.
I experienced God in a whole new way.
and I was stretched in ways I didn't know was possible AND I got to travel&&go places I had never been and that INCLUDED TEXAS!
In Texas we went to Master's Conference and there were Master's Commissions from all over!
That's where I FELL in LOVE with Master's!
It wasn't JUST Floyd master's anymore. We weren't alone.
( Us with another Master's Team:)
We saw HUNDREDS of MC students doing the SAME thing we were. They had the SAME heart and SAME goal!
After Conference we stayed in Fort Worth for a couple days and did a service for a youth group.
and I will never forget that service because that was the service that my love for the ministry changed. I knew its what I wanted to do. I had this passion burning inside me. and I'm still not exactly sure what I want to do in the ministry but I know I'm supposed to do something with it and God will show me:)
(Some PRECIOUS kids from the youth group in Texas)
During those months God was always doing something in my life. But I had to be willing for Him to work in me. .Everyday I had to get before Him and say "Whatever is in me that doesn't bring You glory, Change in me. " and He was always faithful.
Master's wasn't ALL easy. There were hard days. Days where I wanted to just go home an lay in bed. Days where I wanted to be able to do whatever I wanted. Nights where I wanted to stay out until midnight but since I had a curfew I couldn't. There were times where we got assignments and they seemed IMPOSSIBLE to complete but once we applied ourselves we got them done :) YES, we had to go and do hard work But those were just little things that shaped us. IT WAS SO GOOD FOR ME!
OVERALL:
...Those 9 months were incredible....SO AMAZING!!
and I thank God that He gave me the desire to stay strong and not to give up or break the rules (except of course over sleeping a couple times:)
(SLEEP is something you take advantage of in master's..Just don't get discipline because of it:)
He is so faithful and good and if I had to do my first year all over again..I would because my life was changed in the best way possible. . I mean, Seriously think about it..How could I not want to serve Him and do it all over again?!
Okay.. Actually...Speaking of doing it all over again...I should just throw out there that I will be going back to Floyd Master's Commission this fall as a SECOND YEAR!.. I'm so excited and cant wait to see all that God is gonna continue to do and to change me even more for HIS GLORY! :)
( FLOYD: MC Team from the 2010/2011)
Life is lovely in Iowa and Master's,
brittany
Many people questioned my decision of going to master's especially since it was in my hometown. They told me to leave and experience the "world" ( hello people, I lived in Fort Dirty (dodge) for a year =)...Or they said that It would ruin my relationships with people around here(that didn't happen either:)..I didn't go to FLOYD MC because it was "safe" for me.
I went because I KNEW it was where God wanted me to be.
You see, I had gone MONTHS without peace and the moment I said "I'm going."
I had peace.
I'll never forget the first Monday morning of Master's and we had concert of prayer.I was standing in the sanctuary and again there was the SWEET ABIDING PEACE!
From the beginning I knew how bad I wanted this. I knew that I wanted to dedicate those months to God and just focus TOTALLY on Him. I left a full time job with financial security and gave it to God.
I knew it wasn't gonna be easy and that I would have hard times. But If I really applied myself to it, and gave ALL of me that God would see me through. and those months would REDEFINE me.
and that's what happen.
I experienced God in a whole new way.
and I was stretched in ways I didn't know was possible AND I got to travel&&go places I had never been and that INCLUDED TEXAS!
In Texas we went to Master's Conference and there were Master's Commissions from all over!
That's where I FELL in LOVE with Master's!
It wasn't JUST Floyd master's anymore. We weren't alone.
We saw HUNDREDS of MC students doing the SAME thing we were. They had the SAME heart and SAME goal!
After Conference we stayed in Fort Worth for a couple days and did a service for a youth group.
and I will never forget that service because that was the service that my love for the ministry changed. I knew its what I wanted to do. I had this passion burning inside me. and I'm still not exactly sure what I want to do in the ministry but I know I'm supposed to do something with it and God will show me:)
During those months God was always doing something in my life. But I had to be willing for Him to work in me. .Everyday I had to get before Him and say "Whatever is in me that doesn't bring You glory, Change in me. " and He was always faithful.
Master's wasn't ALL easy. There were hard days. Days where I wanted to just go home an lay in bed. Days where I wanted to be able to do whatever I wanted. Nights where I wanted to stay out until midnight but since I had a curfew I couldn't. There were times where we got assignments and they seemed IMPOSSIBLE to complete but once we applied ourselves we got them done :) YES, we had to go and do hard work But those were just little things that shaped us. IT WAS SO GOOD FOR ME!
OVERALL:
...Those 9 months were incredible....SO AMAZING!!
and I thank God that He gave me the desire to stay strong and not to give up or break the rules (except of course over sleeping a couple times:)
He is so faithful and good and if I had to do my first year all over again..I would because my life was changed in the best way possible. . I mean, Seriously think about it..How could I not want to serve Him and do it all over again?!
Okay.. Actually...Speaking of doing it all over again...I should just throw out there that I will be going back to Floyd Master's Commission this fall as a SECOND YEAR!.. I'm so excited and cant wait to see all that God is gonna continue to do and to change me even more for HIS GLORY! :)
Life is lovely in Iowa and Master's,
brittany
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