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Thursday, June 9, 2016
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
What I've learned from Middle School
I have learned so much from middle school; way more than ever though I was going to. Middle school has taught me more than I ever thought I would learn, and I just wanted to share a couple of those things with you today.
I'm just going to tell you now that middle school is hard. I know a lot of people probably won't tell you that, but I'm just going to be honest with you. This is not something to scare you or to get you stressed out. I'm telling you this so you can be prepared for what is to come. Middle school isn't hard because of the work or the locker or anything like that; it's hard because of all the drama. People are trying to figure out who they are and what they are, but if you remember who you are and that you have found your identity in Christ, then you don't need to worry. Now lets get into what I've learned.
1~ If you respect other people, than they will respect you. Respect will get you so far. If you respect the people around you then they will be nicer to you. I know that sounds cheesy, but it's true. Respect you teachers. Its not that I didn't respect my teachers before, but I found a new respect for my teachers. It may not be the same at everyone's school, but there are a lot of kids who act out and are not good kids, and the teachers have to deal with them. If they have kids who will be kind to their teachers and treat them with respect, then they will return the respect and they will help you a whole lot more. So what I'm trying to say is just to treat everyone around you with respect.
2~ Be prepared. Be prepared with your things before class starts. If you don't have everything you need be for class starts, you can get into trouble, and it doesn't make you look good. .Be prepared for people that don't agree with what you believe. Our world is a sinful and you have to be prepared for people to not be Christians. Be prepared for people not to like you. You can't please everyone. That's OK. But you still need to treat them with respect. Lastly, be prepared for different stress. I know that sounds weird, but you will have different stress and be stressed in new ways. It is a new place with new people and new teacher, and those teachers will be stricter and give more work. It's just an adjustment; you will get use to it, and it won't be that big of a deal. You just have to be prepared.
3~ You don't have to be friends with everyone. I know that may sound harsh, but its true. You need to be kind to everyone, but you don't have to be everyone's best friend. Please don't take that in the wrong way, but you don't have to be close with everyone just find a group of friends that you have lots in common with and be friends with them. Its OK not to be friends with everyone; its not mean or rude, I promise!
I hope that what I've learned will help you when going into middle school. I know that if I knew these things, it would have helped a lot. You will do great in middle school, so don't worry! Have a great week and enjoy your summer!
Zoë💜
I'm just going to tell you now that middle school is hard. I know a lot of people probably won't tell you that, but I'm just going to be honest with you. This is not something to scare you or to get you stressed out. I'm telling you this so you can be prepared for what is to come. Middle school isn't hard because of the work or the locker or anything like that; it's hard because of all the drama. People are trying to figure out who they are and what they are, but if you remember who you are and that you have found your identity in Christ, then you don't need to worry. Now lets get into what I've learned.
1~ If you respect other people, than they will respect you. Respect will get you so far. If you respect the people around you then they will be nicer to you. I know that sounds cheesy, but it's true. Respect you teachers. Its not that I didn't respect my teachers before, but I found a new respect for my teachers. It may not be the same at everyone's school, but there are a lot of kids who act out and are not good kids, and the teachers have to deal with them. If they have kids who will be kind to their teachers and treat them with respect, then they will return the respect and they will help you a whole lot more. So what I'm trying to say is just to treat everyone around you with respect.
2~ Be prepared. Be prepared with your things before class starts. If you don't have everything you need be for class starts, you can get into trouble, and it doesn't make you look good. .Be prepared for people that don't agree with what you believe. Our world is a sinful and you have to be prepared for people to not be Christians. Be prepared for people not to like you. You can't please everyone. That's OK. But you still need to treat them with respect. Lastly, be prepared for different stress. I know that sounds weird, but you will have different stress and be stressed in new ways. It is a new place with new people and new teacher, and those teachers will be stricter and give more work. It's just an adjustment; you will get use to it, and it won't be that big of a deal. You just have to be prepared.
3~ You don't have to be friends with everyone. I know that may sound harsh, but its true. You need to be kind to everyone, but you don't have to be everyone's best friend. Please don't take that in the wrong way, but you don't have to be close with everyone just find a group of friends that you have lots in common with and be friends with them. Its OK not to be friends with everyone; its not mean or rude, I promise!
I hope that what I've learned will help you when going into middle school. I know that if I knew these things, it would have helped a lot. You will do great in middle school, so don't worry! Have a great week and enjoy your summer!
Zoë💜
Saturday, June 4, 2016
What is a Friend?
The definition of the word friend varies widely from person to person. Many would define a friend as someone whom you enjoy to spend time with, someone you love (or at least like a lot), and someone who is nice to you. Some say a friend is a person who would stand up for you in a tough situation, maybe if you were being bullied. For nearly everybody, a friend is a good thing: someone you want to have in your life.
But how does God define a friend?
What does the Bible have to say about friendship, being a friend, and having a friend?
As it turns out, God, the Creator of relationships (including friendship), has quite a lot to say in His Word about friends. He describes clearly the kind of friend you should be as well as the kind of friends you should have.
Today we're going to take a look at three verses that help us define what friend means. In defining a true friend, these verse reveal what we should do if we want to be a good friend. They also teach us how to know when we have a good friend. God's definition of a friend is the best definition, so we should listen to what He says about friendship in the Bible if we really want to know what a friend is.
But how does God define a friend?
What does the Bible have to say about friendship, being a friend, and having a friend?
As it turns out, God, the Creator of relationships (including friendship), has quite a lot to say in His Word about friends. He describes clearly the kind of friend you should be as well as the kind of friends you should have.
Today we're going to take a look at three verses that help us define what friend means. In defining a true friend, these verse reveal what we should do if we want to be a good friend. They also teach us how to know when we have a good friend. God's definition of a friend is the best definition, so we should listen to what He says about friendship in the Bible if we really want to know what a friend is.
~Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work:
If one falls down, his friend can help him up.~
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a
According to this verse, a friend is someone who helps the other up when she falls. There are different ways a person can fall. Someone can slip by giving into temptation. A person can fall into bad times, maybe by a parent losing a job, a breakup with a boyfriend, or parents going through a divorce. Another way to fall is by entering bad company and maybe getting involved with alcohol, drugs, or crime. In all the ways in which a girl could slip, a true friend will be there to help her up again. A friend could help lift another by gently speaking the truth, by encouraging, by staying a constant companion during tough times, and (of course) by praying. Sometimes certain situations call for specific actions, though. For example, if a girl started partying and getting into trouble, it would be unwise for her friend to start doing the same in an attempt to help her up. The best thing to do in such tricky situations is to talk things through with a parent and follow instructions from adults. Even in those situations, though, a girl can always pray for the other, and in doing that she can remain a constant friend such as the one this verse describes.
~A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.~
Proverbs 17:17
This verse is a very popular one when talking about a Biblical definition of friendship, and for good reason. It clearly describes just what a friend should do: love. And not just love some of the time, but love at ALL times. This, as most people know, is very difficult to do. Loving is rarely easy; it involves a conscious effort on the part of the one loving. And loving at all times stretches this challenge even further. Yet this is the life God has called us to: a life of loving each other. Even during those though times, those challenging moments, and those trials God wants friends to love each other. A true friend loves at all times.
~Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.~
Proverbs 27:6
According to this verse, friends are honest with each other. Enemies lie and deceptively flatter each other, but you can trust the honest criticism of a friend. Now this does NOT mean you constantly criticize and wound your friends by pointing out every tiny flaw you see in them. Friends are supposed to build each other up, too. It also does NOT mean that you should surround yourself with people who constantly criticize you. Such a person is not really a true friend. What this verse IS saying is that if a friend gently speaks the truth to you in love about something you're doing that's wrong or sinful, you should listen. And if you see one of your friends disobeying God, it is good for you (as a friend) to talk about it with her gently and with love. (Key words: gently and with love. Not harshly, rudely, or I'm-better-than-you-ly.) A true friend is honest because she loves the other person, and such honesty from a friend can be trusted.
These three Bible passages help us define a true friend.
Are you acting as a true friend in the way these verse describe, or are you pulling others down instead of helping them up?
Are the people you call your friends helping you up, loving you, and being honest (with love) towards you? Or are you surrounding yourself with people who hurt you?
Maybe it's time for you to truly evaluate your relationships and really start surrendering this area of life to God. He wants all of your heart, including the part devoted to friendship. Are you surrendering your relationships to Him and truly trying to honor Him in all you do? If you have to honestly answer no to that question (as I often do), it's time to pray. Tell God that you choose to give Him your relationships and friendships. And continue to study all the Bible has to say about friends. God knows best for every area of your life, even relationships. Let His Word be your guide!
Elena♥
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Worry and Stress
We all do it. It doesn't matter if your a nervous person or not: you do it. Worrying is not what God has intended for us to do. Sometimes worrying is unavoidable, but a lot of the time it isn't. I'm going to give you a few ways to counteract worry and stress.
Worry and stress is not only not what God intended for us, it's not good on your overall heath, either. It can cause a rise in blood pressure; it gives you headaches; and it causes heart problems, depression, and anxiety. Nobody wants any of those. Hopefully these tips will help you.
~ Pray about it- I know we have said this many times on our blog posts, but we really stand behind it. When you put things before the Lord, He will help you. When you pray it doesn't have to be in any certain place or time; it can be anywhere. God wants you to talk to Him and have a relationship with Him. When you pray it doesn't have to be super formal. Just pretend your talking to a friend. This is what the Bible says about prayer~ Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God- Philippians 4:6. God wants you to talk to Him and make you requests known to Him.
~Take a bath- Get a nice warm bath going, turn on your favorite music, put a bath bomb in the tub, and you will be so relaxed you won't be worrying about a thing. If you don't have a bath bomb, put a couple of drops of lavender oil in the water, and that will be just as good. This will take your mind off of everything.
~ Read your Bible- I know we've talked about this A LOT before but that's just how much we stand behind it. When you you read your Bible it will give you a sense of peace that you need when your stressed out and worried. Just go to a quiet place and work on a Bible study or just read your Bible. God has that book for you to learn from, and when you put that in you heart it will give you peace when you are worried. Here is what the Bible says about it~ Your word is lamp to my feet and a light to my path -Psalms 119:105. God's =Book is there to be a light in your life, and when you read the Bible it will bring you knowledge and strength to overcome your worries.
~Do a hobby that relaxes you- Maybe crack open a good book, pull out those knitting needles, or take out that camera of yours. Whatever hobby takes your mind off of everything. Just turn on that music and do your thing.
Hopefully these help you with your worries and stress. I know being worried and stressed is a hard to avoid when you're in school and things, but you can do it with God's help. Here is what the Bible says about worry~ Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding , will guard your heart with Jesus Christ -Philippians 4:6-7. God wants you to pray about what worries you. Have a great week!!
Zoë💜
Worry and stress is not only not what God intended for us, it's not good on your overall heath, either. It can cause a rise in blood pressure; it gives you headaches; and it causes heart problems, depression, and anxiety. Nobody wants any of those. Hopefully these tips will help you.
~ Pray about it- I know we have said this many times on our blog posts, but we really stand behind it. When you put things before the Lord, He will help you. When you pray it doesn't have to be in any certain place or time; it can be anywhere. God wants you to talk to Him and have a relationship with Him. When you pray it doesn't have to be super formal. Just pretend your talking to a friend. This is what the Bible says about prayer~ Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God- Philippians 4:6. God wants you to talk to Him and make you requests known to Him.
~Take a bath- Get a nice warm bath going, turn on your favorite music, put a bath bomb in the tub, and you will be so relaxed you won't be worrying about a thing. If you don't have a bath bomb, put a couple of drops of lavender oil in the water, and that will be just as good. This will take your mind off of everything.
~ Read your Bible- I know we've talked about this A LOT before but that's just how much we stand behind it. When you you read your Bible it will give you a sense of peace that you need when your stressed out and worried. Just go to a quiet place and work on a Bible study or just read your Bible. God has that book for you to learn from, and when you put that in you heart it will give you peace when you are worried. Here is what the Bible says about it~ Your word is lamp to my feet and a light to my path -Psalms 119:105. God's =Book is there to be a light in your life, and when you read the Bible it will bring you knowledge and strength to overcome your worries.
~Do a hobby that relaxes you- Maybe crack open a good book, pull out those knitting needles, or take out that camera of yours. Whatever hobby takes your mind off of everything. Just turn on that music and do your thing.
Hopefully these help you with your worries and stress. I know being worried and stressed is a hard to avoid when you're in school and things, but you can do it with God's help. Here is what the Bible says about worry~ Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding , will guard your heart with Jesus Christ -Philippians 4:6-7. God wants you to pray about what worries you. Have a great week!!
Zoë💜
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