Was Broken, and now LIFTED UP!

How an awful week turned for the better.

I began last Sunday crying on the phone with my mom. I had a huge paper due on Wednesday that I had no clue how to write. Now usually I wouldn't call my mom for help, since I am capable of writing a paper. BUT this time it was different. It was over a topic I had never read about, and it was not supposed to be my opinion. There were many other little things that made it even more hard, but let's not go into detail.

Let's just say I was so tired and stressed past my limit.

I felt helpless.

I felt like I was drowning all week with homework and studying. I felt I couldn't do it. I was struggling everyday this week.

I felt like I was trying so hard in school, but I was still failing. I failed my first Anatomy test, failed some CP quizzes, and now I knew I was about to fail this CA paper.

Just to tell you, I DON'T FAIL THINGS. I try so hard to keep my grades up.

So, all of these failing grades were getting to me.

People kept telling me, "Lindsay, you can do it. You got this. Don't stress. Don't worry, you'll do great."

I said to them, "I think you are over-estimating my abilities."

NO. MY THINKING WAS ALL WRONG.

YOU CAN'T THINK THIS WAY.

Well, Thursday something changed in me.

I listened to this song called "Find you on my knees" by Kari Jobe.

Take a listen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGumE9nkP3o&feature=player_embedded

I started crying after listening to this.

It reminded me that whenever you are at your end, or there's nothing left except brokeness, THE LORD LIFTS YOU UP.

When you are weak, or sorrow takes over your life, or you are torn down, THE LORD LIFTS YOU UP.

He truly NEVER leaves you. He is always there.

So, whenever you feel this way of feeling lost, broken, or just plain down in the dumps. Remember the Lord will lift you up, place you back on your feet, and wrap His precious arms around you.

Do not let the pain get to you like it did to me.

I picture Him saying, "Precious Daughter, do NOT worry or stress. I have you in my hands, so there is no need to freak out. Rest in My Presence. Be still. Turn your eyes to ME. Feel my Love."

What a perfect picture of Daddy-daughter Love.

And guess what?

I got through this week, BUT only with HIS help. I don't know where I would be without Him. And I passed my paper. Not with flying colors, but ya know. I'll take a passing grade. It's all thanks to HIM.

Our ABBA Father is always there. Remember that.

Love you all. If you're struggling. Go to the word. Go to the Father in prayer. He is always listening.

The Perfect Passage

I want to start this off with a little scripture.

Here we go:

Ephesians 4:4-7 (The Message) (Warning, put your thinking cap on. This is an amazing passage, so read it slowly and carefully).

"You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness. But that doesn't mean you should all look and speak and act the same. Out of the generosity of Christ, each of us is given his own gift."

Now, I know that was a lot to take in, SO let's read it again.

Following my last post about the denominations, this verse truly says it all.

I was sitting in O'Henry's Coffee Shop this afternoon reading and journaling and I happen to come across this verse. It truly spoke to me.

And let me tell you why!

Although we are ALL different denominations, we still believe in the same God, serve the same God, and ALL LOVE THE SAME GOD. We might have different ways of worship or different outlooks of life, but it truly doesn't matter. (unless it's a faith issue that is).

We love the same God, but we are all different.

We are also, supposed to stick together. When one falls, pick them up. Help them. Be a sister or brother to them and show them love. I love that we are a family. We are called to help one another and stick together through the good and the bad.

Also, Christ gave us different gifts to share with the world. How cool right?!

For some people it's the gift of teaching, some it's the gift of evangelism.

If you haven't figured out what yours is, go to God. Ask Him to make it evident to you so that you can do work for the Kingdom of God.

So, again How Freaking Amazing is it that we are all different denominations, but we still love and serve the same God?!

Can I get a WOOP WOOP?!?

HAHA!

Anyway, let me know what you think. I'd love to chat with you about it more!

Love to all :)

Insight into My Brain

Alright, please read this with an open mind. I am going to fully explain myself so, if you don't agree with what I'm saying, please by all means don't just stop reading. Read till the end.

Today I did some thinking. And we all know when I think and run into a problem, I must stop doing whatever I'm doing and research, ask others there thoughts on the subject, and so on.

Okay, so here it is.

In my Cultural Perspectives class we are learning about Martin Luther, Calvinism, The Council of Trent, and Roger Williams. They all have different beliefs of faith and works and other little things.

So, I'm sitting in class just listening and taking notes about all these different beliefs like Protestantism and Catholism. Then I started thinking about how Christians have so many different denominations. We have the methodists, Catholics, Baptists, Episcopalians, Non-Denominational, Protestant, Presbyterian, and so on.

BUT

Christ came to Earth and directly and plainly said what we as Christians are supposed to believe. He got His disciples to write it all down for Him so we would know what to believe is true.

SO, why is it that we have all these different denominations of Christianity?

I feel like the question I and many others ask in college is.."Ohh you're a Christian? What denomination are you?" WHY DO WE DO THIS?

Did God mean for all of us to read the Bible and interpret it all different ways? I don't believe so.

It's making me go crazy!

I asked my Professor and he said, "Lindsay that's a very good point. Why don't you bring it up in class next time."

Excuse me, but that was not an answer...Haha!

Alright people, that was just a little look into my brain right now. If you have any thoughts on the subject or want to talk to me about it let me know!! I'd love to know your thoughts!

Thanks! And Love to all :)