insecure

Main Entry: in·se·cure
Pronunciation: "in-si-'kyur
Function: adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin insecurus, from Latin in- + securus secure
1 : not confident or sure : UNCERTAIN <feeling somewhat insecure of his reception>
2 : not adequately guarded or sustained : UNSAFE <an insecure investment>
3 : not firmly fastened or fixed : SHAKY <the hinge is loose and insecure>

"Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf."

 Hebrews 6:17-20a

If we have such a great hope, such great promise, why is it that we still face insecurity?

     Lord, let me be confident and sure in Your great strength.  I know that I am guarded and sustained by You alone.  May my heart be fastened and my eyes fixed upon You always.  You are my security.

Hello, I've been on vacation and so I haven't been able to write in a long time.  Sorry. :)

Today I learned a lot in church.  Or wait, what if you already know something but then you learn it again for the second or third or thousandth time?  Does that mean that you're remembering something?

From Sunday morning:

One of the biggest hindrances to the walk with Christ is distraction.

We need to focus on Christ, the author and perfector of our faith.

He'll always help us to overcome, but we need to keep our eyes on Him.

He'll forgive us when we come to Him and "give ourselves in," like in the story of the prodigal son.

From Sunday night:

Anyone can be a missionary.

In order to be a missionary you have to have/do four things:

1.  You must have a personal RELATIONSHIP with Christ Jesus

2.  You must GO.  (to the other side of the world or maybe just across the room to a family member)

3.  You must be UNCOMFORTABLE.  (in addition to the fact that there is the huge difference in faith, there may also be barriers such as language, income, skin color, education, etc.)

4.  You must TELL people that Jesus loves them and wants to have a personal relationship with Christ.

God will do the rest, we just have to be faithful.

Blessings,

love,

 me. :)

Currently Reading Authentic Beauty : The Shaping of a Set-Apart Young Woman By Leslie Ludy see related

Good morning!! Have you ever noticed how sometimes major things one day seem like minor things the next day?  How could I ever doubt the faithfulness of my loving all-powerful Father? check out some of my discoveries for today: :)

John 5:17 (New International Version)

Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working."

Philippians 1:6 (New Living Translation)

6And I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes back again.

yes, I am content this morning.  My God is good and He does not ever give up on me, even when sometimes I do. :)

ya'll have a blessed day. 

(I don't have a southern accent and the only southern thing i ever say is "ya'll"... seriously... :)

Currently Reading The Giver By Lois Lowry see related

I feel sad.  My cousin has gotten married. Last week.

I feel as if her husband has taken her away from me.  She used to be my friend.  She still is nice and everything, but we used to talk together about stuff.  Now she only talks with him.  I don't think her relationship with him is very healthy (but who am i to judge?), but I pray that they'll be able to make it.

all the little looks and whispers that she and I used to share when we were growing up are not mine to share any more, because she has eyes only for him.  I know that it ought to be that way, and that they need to be focused on one another and on their newly formed family above all other relationships, but I still feel as if I've lost something.  I feel as if I've lost a friend.

My mom says we'll probably become close again once I'm married as well, but that seems so very far away from now.  Today I feel as if I just want to be in a relationship so that I can be close to my cousin again.  Even if we couldn't be close, at least I'd have someone else to be close to.  I hope I'm making sense.

I don't like feeling invisible.

grrrr... I need to go talk to God about all this. Thanks for the replies on my last post...  If I haven't replied to them that's because I'm still digesting them and will later. :)

Wow... I've finally decided to become a nameless person out here sharing my feelings with the world... :)

I know we all struggle with things... We all have problems... mine are mostly caused because I'm either selfish or stupid.  Sometimes I need encouragement. 

Question for the day:

Are there any people out there who still strive to live for Christ in all that they do?  Or is that something people are too busy or too tired or too selfish to do any more?

(I know such people exist, but why so few?)

oh and one more question:

I've been waiting for God to bring a guy into my life.  I have never been on a date or been kissed or anything, not in 21 years.  Many of my friends have recently gotten married or will be soon.  How do I stop the jealous feelings I have?  How do I continue to wait patiently for God's perfect plan when it feels like He doesn't have my best interests in mind (when I know that He does)?