Mercies New

Praise be to God that his Mercies are new EVERY SINGLE MORNING!


Happy Friday my Friends

How Great is OUR God!

Its been a while and boy am i GLAD to be back. The Lord is GOOD!! Three weekends ago I spent the weekend with my family at First Baptist Brandon and what a BLESSING it was. God has truly given me a passion for students. I love them. God really revealed himself and moved more than I could have ever hoped for or imagined. He is ENOUGH! Last weekend I got the pleasure of staffing the Journey. The Journey is an incredible weekend, for college students, to get away from the distractions of this world and just truly focus on Christ. He changed lives. He changed hearts. He moved mountains. He allowed freedom. He stopped addiction. He calmed spirits. He opened doors. I tell you my friends, OUR GOD IS NOT DEAD. HE IS ALIVE AND WELL!! Jesus, thank you for the cross. Thank you for taking my place. Lord, let me be still. 

This is a video from Passion 2012. Oh how JESUS changed my life. Isn't it crazy how he always knows how to draw you back to him. Passion 2012 was a worship experience that i will NEVER forget. Man, I can't wait to see my JESUS face to face! Oh friend, HE LOVES YOU!! Our God is GREAT!!! Thank you Father for your constant love. 

Adopted Into THE Family

First off, sorry for taking forever to write a new post. I have been so incredibly busy and have not had time to sit down and write. However, yesterday a dear friend of mine told me to watch a video on Youtube called "Lucy Lane's Gotcha Day" and I was in awe. In awe of a Father who loves unconditionally. Adoption, is one of the neatest things in the world to me and I have always had a passion for children. My family adopted a child about 5 years ago from Compassion International and it has truly been a blessing to my family. When we got our little boy, I really didn't understand how there could be days where he had nothing to eat or drink, but now I am beginning to understand. We are some of the most fortunate people and most times we crave/desire for more. From watching this video all I could think about was the kids in Ethiopia who are rocked and raised on the streets.Statistics show that 1 out of 10 children around the world do not see their first birthday. It was PURE JOY when I saw this family welcome Lucy Lane into their own. As the day went on, I realized I am a lot like Lucy. A girl who was thrilled to be "adopted," by a Heavenly Father. A girl who is weak, but he continuosly is strong. Adoption can be a very long process, but thank the Lord that it doesn't take any time to be adopted into THE family. Although some of us don't have the funds or ability to adopt a child, we still can make a difference in someone's life. Whether it be through sending money and letters to a child through Compassion International or just helping someone out that you know needs support. God will use you in a crazy way and will make you FOREVER JOYFUL!

"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you."

James 1:27

"Father to the fatherless, defender of widows — this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families."

Psalms 68:5-6

Pain's Purpose

Do you ever wonder why God brings pain into your life? Death in the family, divorce, doubt, disappointment, and failure to succeed. These are all examples of problems that we face in this world. However, do you ever wonder what if my pain has a purpose? What if the pain that I endure brings God glory. Many times I question and wonder why something happens the way it does and than later on I realize hmmm maybe God does have a plan for me after all. C.S. Lewis said, "Pain is God's megaphone." It is God's way of waking us up. All He wants is for us to want and desire fellowship with Him. I love reading the Message Bible and I love the way it said this verse, Jeremiah 29:13 "When you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I'll make sure you want be disappointed." Our God has a plan. A plan that surpasses all of our understandings. Romans 5:3-5 says "More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that sufferings produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." God sent his Son to die on the cross for YOU and ME, so that we may live. He gave the ultimate sacrifice, so that one day we will no longer have pain. Praise the Lord that in heaven there will be no more pain and sorrow. Our God is greater!! Today, I pray that you will give it all to him. He already knows what your going through, so just let him take control. 

Jesus says "Come to me all who are weak and weary and I will give you rest." Matthew 11: 28

Shine Your Light

Just a challenge for the day:
"If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?" Galations 2:14

Can people tell that you are different? Can they tell who/whom you follow? The Lord wants ALL to know that we follow him, the one true living God. This is just a challenge for Christians to always live to honor and glorify Him. Let his light shine.

"This Little Light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine let it shine let it shine let it shine."

New Experiences

Over the past month my life has slightly changed. Not in a bad way, just experiencing a lot of new things. A New job, new apartment, new discoveries, new bed time, new memories, and so many other things that have recently came my way. Last month I moved back to Starkville and what an experience it has been. The day before I came back I found out that I was diagnosed with Celiac disease. I had no idea what that meant, but thankfully my dietitian did. Unfortunately, it means I am allergic to food with gluten in it (rye, barley, and wheat). So for those of you who know me well that means I can no longer make quick McDonald runs. However, praise the Lord that there are so many alternative foods. I have recently fallen in love with Crunch N Munch, Flinestones Sherbert Push Pops, Chex Gluten Free Cereal, and so many other interesting foods. I am also so blessed and thankful to have friends who continuously send me Gluten Free Recipes and who bake me Gluten Free goodies. I also LOVE having a friend who has the same problem as me. It has been such a blessing to have her and let her teach me the ins and outs. For those of you out there who have Celiac too, call me we can learn together! During this month, the Lord has taught me so much about his Love. I have been amazed that He continues to give and give. He has taught me to trust him and he will provide. Although there are some days when I just don't understand and wanna give up, I am forever grateful that there is Father who says He will NEVER leave or forsake me. I pray that today no matter what you are going through that you will Trust in Him. 

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understandings in all your ways acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight."

Thank you Fen for my cupcake Recipe

http://www.endlesssimmer.com/2009/05/27/cupcake-rampage-gluten-free-chocolate-mint-cupcakes/

Purpose Driven Life

Do you ever wonder what your purpose in Life is? Today I started the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren and was so encouraged. It amazes me that the Lord already knows our steps and where life is going to take us. Jesus knew before we were ever born what our mission in life was going to be. Colossians 1:16 says "Everything got started in him and finds its purpose in Him." A lot of times I don't understand what I am doing with my life and I can just hear God saying "Allison just trust me. I am your creator and I know everything about you." Our Lord wants our full attention. All he wants is for us to trust in Him and Him alone. Today, I give my life to him fully. No longer trying to do what I want, but instead, doing what He wants Because Our God is greater! Today he wants you just to trust him and his plan.