Bring Back Our Girls!

"I urge you, first of all, to pray for all the people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them." ~1 Timothy 2:1 (NLT)
Let me tell you a story. Today I took the advice of someone and wrote down every Bible verse from my Bible apps. You know, the ones that send you random verses everyday. I was going to look back on them tonight and write about what God did in my life today in my journal.
Well, I went to math class and then went to my volunteer job. While at my job, I got an email for the daily Air1 Radio Bible verse. The verse is the one quoted in bold. I didn't think anything to special was going to come out of this verse, but I wrote it down anyways. I came home and my mom told me the latest family drama. I thought of other verses I had wrote down this morning but not 1 Timothy 2:1. Next I got on Facebook and I saw that TobyMac had shared the picture that says "Nigeria, Let's lift them up." I shared this picture thinking that maybe a natural disaster had hit or something.
Scrolling on down through my newsfeed I came to a picture from the End It Movement page. It talked about girls being taken and had the hashtag "Bring Back Our Girls." Naturally I was curious so I did a little research. I found out that on April 14th, 234 young girls were kidnapped by terrorist from a Nigerian school and that they are being held hostage! I wanted to help! So, I shared the info on my Facebook. But I didn't feel like that was enough!
While I was thinking of what else I could do, I realized something. I'm a writer and a blogger! I truly believe God has given me a gift of writing, and it may be for this purpose right here. We use social media everyday! So the perfect way to get people's attention about this issue is to share it on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, anything! But bloggers can take it a step farther. We can WRITE about it and get it out  there to the people who read our blogs!
So that is what I am doing. I'm also going to bring the issue to my church tonight and ask everyone to pray. I have made a week long prayer schedule that can be repeated every week. I am a believer in prayer and all the Prayer Warriors need to get in our fighting positions (on our knees) and pray. I believe that alone can bring these girls home!
So, I know this is my second post in a week and I haven't even done my Saturday post yet. But this is close to my heart and we need to help anyway we can.
Info on the Nigerian kidnapping and how social media IS helping

BLESSED: The Liebster Award 2014

 

"Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others." ~Philippians2:4

So I am posting sooner than I normally do. That is because I have be nominated for the Liebster Award by Melissa over at Joy Faith & Dirt. Thanks so much Melissa!

Here are The Rules:

1. Post the award on your blog.

2. Thank the blogger who nominated you and link back to their blog.

3. Write 11 random facts about yourself.

4. Nominate 11 bloggers who you feel deserve this award and has less than 1,000 followers.

5. Answer 11 questions posted by your presenter and ask your nominees to answer 11 questions.

My 11 Random Facts:

1.  I'm an only child, but have three younger cousins.

2. I try to memorize a Bible verse each week.

3. Starting today until July 7th I am going to memorize all of Romans 12.

4. My Bible verse I am memorizing this week is 1 Peter 4:8.

5. I am two days away from finishing my first full year in college.

6. I do not like math!

7. I'm obsessed with Pintrest.

8. I want to double major in college (Journalism and Divinity.)

9. I have over 20 journals.

10. I love animals and have a pet dog named Titus.

11. I volunteer at a pregnancy center.

The 11 questions Melissa asked me:

1. "If you were stranded on an island, what one thing would you want to take with you (no people)? My Bible so that I would have some link to God.

2. " What's your biggest accomplishment to date?" Getting accepted into Campbell University.

3. "What place do you most want to visit?" Italy and Israel.

4. "How do you find material for your blog?" I find most of my material on what I am studying about in my Bible.

5. "What made you want to start a blog?" I just wanted to see if I had something worth writing that people wanted to read.

6. " Have you always been a writer?" I think so. My mom says that when I was in second grade I could tell you a story I made up and it was good. I think I've always been a story-teller.

7. "What's your favorite outdoor activity?" Probably swimming and playing with my dog outside.

8. "If you could convince everyone of one particular thing, what would it be?" That God is real and that He loves all of us!

9. "What is your favorite time of day and why?" Late afternoon and night because I just seem to be more awake during those times.

10. "Are you a chocolate or vanilla type of person?" Chocolate.

11. "If you had to become an animal, which one would you choose and why?" A horse because they are so beautiful.

My 11 questions for my nominees:

1. Why did you start your blog?

2. Who is your favorite author and why?

3. What is your favorite quote and why?

4. Where is your favorite place to study your Bible?

5. What is your favorite Bible verse?

6. When were you saved?

7. Who is your favorite Bible character and why?

8. Your favorite vacation you have ever been on?

9. A place you want to travel to?

10. Favorite blog post you have read so far?

11. Favorite things to write about?

My Nominees:

1.  Kalin Ann at Modesty Is My Policy

2. Victoria W. at Miss Tadoodles Corner

3. Kayla Peel at My Wandering Heart

4. Jamilya at Be His Girl

5. Sara Jayne at Growing In Gods Image

6. Lindsay at Magnify

Proverbs 31 Women of the Bible- part 4

 

Well, it's time to explore more women of the Bible! So here we go.

Ruth: She was a woman who didn't really know much about God. But she trusted Him and followed her mother-in-law to a new place. She left everything and everyone she knew just so her mother-in-law wouldn't be alone! She worked to provide for the two of them and she didn't ask for any help, she just trusted God! She was known as a woman of noble character by many. Finally, the book of Proverbs came after Ruth in the Hebrew Bible. So the Proverbs 31 woman was Ruth! Therefore, Ruth fits EVERY verse! Her story can be found in the whole book of Ruth.

Hannah: She was a woman who just wanted a child. So she prayed to God and told Him that she would give the child back to Him. She  became pregnant and sure enough, she kept her promise and gave her child back to God by letting him be raised in the temple. She fits verses 11, 12, and 30 of the Proverbs 31 woman. Her story can be found in 1 Samuel chapter one.

Abigail: She was an intelligent and beautiful woman. Her husband had no compassion and all of his household about died because of that. Abigail saved her household by preparing food and asking for forgiveness. She fits verses 17, 18, 20, 26, and 27 of the Proverbs 31 woman. Her story can be found in 1 Samuel twenty-five.

A Shumannite Woman: This woman and her husband opened their home up to Elisha. This woman asked for nothing in return. But Elisha wanted to give her something for her kindness. So she asked him to pray that she might have a child. Sure enough, she had a son. But one day her son complained of a headache and he died in her arms! Did this woman cry and blame God? No! She put the boy's body on Elisha's bed and without telling her husband that their son was dead she went and found Elisha. When Elisha asked her how everyone was she told him they were all fine! I think this is because she knew God was going to save her son, she had unshakable faith! Elisha went back with her and sure enough God, through Elisha, raised the boy from the dead. What did the woman do when this happened? She got on her knees and PRAISED God BEFORE she went to her son! Wow! She fits verses 20, 22, 28, and 30 of the Proverbs 31 woman. Her story can be found in 2 Kings chapter four, verses eight through thirty-seven.