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Car Shopping

I hate how materialistic this world is becoming. Everyone has to have the newest phone, namebrand clothes, biggest house. I understand every once in awhile splurging to get yourself something nice. But when you believe you need it to be happy or for people to accept you that is just plain sad.

The reason I'm going on this rant is because I have been looking for a car lately. I've always been a laid back, cheap, "who cares" type of person. Well, I found a car that was $1500, 35 miles to the gallon, and only 70,000 miles. Considering I hate spending my money I was super ecstatic about this find. Though I got annoyed when someone told me that because it had a dent in the hood I shouldn't purchase the car. Apparently, a small dent in the hood means that I don't respect myself, I don't care about my relationships, and I'm immature. 

I choose to not be so picky about things like this because I love spoiling people. I would much rather have money to take my sister to chipotle, or get my best friend starbucks, or surprise my boyfriend with rolls from red lobster.

So in the end, I'm not changing. If people think different of me because I have a dent in my car then that's their problem and the only thing I can do is show who I am through my words and actions. 

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Tongues of Evil

Ephesians 4:29- Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Recently I have been appalled by our young women. I'm sure we all know women are notorious for gossip. It comes natural to us, we do it without a second thought. ALL of us have been effected by the cruel, hurtful things woman can say. Yet, we still go around doing the exact same thing to others.

I've grown up in a small town church that I have always thought of as my "safe haven", a place I can go and feel accepted and encouraged to carry on in this journey we call life. But recently I've realized that all women, christian or not, can be hateful and judgmental.

The other day I went out to lunch with a group of girls from my church. One girl, let's say her name is Sarah, proceeded to bring up the facebook page of her boyfriends ex and show it to everyone at the table. The girl- in my opinion- was beautiful, sweet-spirited and truly genuine. But everyone felt the need to make Sarah feel good about herself and in trying to do this, cut down the girl in the photos saying things like, "She's not even pretty," or "Why did he date her in the first place?". I was taken aback, I understood they were trying to make my friend feel better about herself and more confident in the relationship she was in. But was it really necessary to judge this girl they've never even met? I know these girls, I know what they have been through and all the nasty things people have said to them. Which makes me even more confused because they obviously know how it feels to have someone judge you and make you feel so insecure and worthless.

So I guess you could say I was extremely disappointed in my friends. I'm not saying I'm perfect or better than the rest of them because I can guarantee you that isn't true. But we, women of the church, have a responsibility to build one another up and make this life as easy as possible for one another. We are meant to be a light and show Christ's love every second no matter how people may treat us. If our waitress- knowing we were a church group- heard them talking this way, it could completely ruin not only their testimony but make christians in general look like hypocrites. 

Luke 6:29- "Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either.

So I want to challenge everyone, especially our church women, to build one another up. If someone speaks bad about you then turn the other cheek because you need to protect the most valuable thing you hold, your testimony. Here's a few tips:

Tell your friend she is 'pretty' not 'prettier'. Comparing ourselves to others is the root to insecurity. Keep your eyes focused on God and continue to grow your relationship with him. 

Be there for one another. Life is already hard enough, and facing it alone can be scary. Us girls need to have eachothers back. Look out for one another, do devotions together, be a blessing to those around you.

Place all faith in God. 

Psalm 46:1- God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

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Hello.

This is the beginning. The beginning to a new me. A head to toe makeover. Reinventing myself. I've never been a writer- which you may be able to see- but the new me loves to write. The new me loves myself and embraces every opportunity life throws my way. The new me is confident, different, completely unafraid to be set apart and show the world what the love of God has to offer. So goodbye to the quiet girl going through the motions. Goodbye to the girl afraid to stand out. And hello to the girl ENJOYING life and setting free the "jesusfreak" inside.

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