1 Peter 1:3-9

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith - more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire - may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:3-9

I'm a Warrior :)

Sometimes I feel like I'm not winning any battles the Lord places in my life, a fellow blogger had this song Warrior is a Child posted on her site. I think this song can describe all of us at one point in our life. We all fall down and need God to pick us up. We all have things hidden that we don't want other people to see, but no matter what there is ALWAYS going to be a FATHER that sees every need and tear we cry. I'm thankful that I have a God I can depend on and run to and drop my "armor" in front of. I can cry out to my God and He hears me EVERYtime.

http://songlyrics101.info/by_artist/gary_v/warrior_is_a_child.htm

Warrior is a Child by Gary Valenciano

Lately I've been winning battles left and right

But even winners can get wounded in the fight

People say that I'm amazing

Strong beyond my years

But they don't see inside of me

I'm hiding all the tears

They don't know that I go running home when I fall down

They don't know who picks me up when no one is around

I drop my sword and cry for just a while

'Cause deep inside this armor

The warrior is a child

Unafraid because His armor is the best

But even soldiers need a quiet place to rest

People say that I'm amazing

Never face retreat

But they don't see the enemies

That lay me at His feet

They don't know that I go running home when I fall down

They don't know who picks me up when no one is around

I drop my sword and and cry for just a while

'Cause deep inside this armor

the warrior is a child

They don't know that I go running home when I fall down

They don't know who picks me up when no one is around

I drop my sword and look up for a smile

'Cause deep inside this armor

Deep inside this armor

Deep inside this armor

The Warrior is a Child

Thankful....

Today I am thankful for.....

God - He saved me
My faith - It blesses me
Life - I'm able to breath today
Love - of my God, family and friends
Family - My soon to be niece or nephew
Friends - Mrs. Barb
My church - Raiford Road
A job
A home

I started thinking the day after New Year's that I would try my best to tell things I'm thankful for and have a better outlook on life. God has woken me up in this new year. He made me realize there are things that I needed to change about the way I live my life. My grandmother fell on Monday and hit her head on some stairs, and she hit them pretty hard. I was scared for her life although she made no big deal about it, she still says her head is really sore. What if that had been the last time I was able to see my grandmother alive? Were there some things that I needed to say to her, like I love you, or are there even some things I may have needed to apoligize for? Like not helping her as much as I should around the house. I know these things may seem so petty, but what if I hadn't told her I loved her lately? I know that she knows I love her, but sometimes it's just better to make sure the people you love, know that you love them. So whoever may read this, I do love you and I am very thankful for you!

{Sorry if it sounded like I was rambling, but there are tons of things going through my mind right now and this is how it happened to come out :)}