Precious in His Sight

On the left, you see a picture of a little girl. Her name is Adalia Rose and she was born with a condition called Progeria. If you do not know already, Progeria is a rapid-aging disease.

For Adalia, who is only five years of age, she a beautiful little girl. There are many other people who think she is as precious as well.

Jesus thinks she is precious and we all should believe that is the reason she is still here today. He cares so much for her. We should all take into consideration the effects of being different, God has a special plan for the people who decide that showing who they are is a wonderful thing.

We can all decide if we are happy or unhappy with who we are, but the person who decides to be happy, is the one with the most glory from God. God made every person to be themselves and to be happy with who they are. Being yourself makes you wonderful and precious in His image. Being yourself shows Him that you are happy for what he made you out to be!


For more information about the beautiful Adalia Rose, visit http://www.facebook.com/AdaliaRose

Mirror, Mirror -Who is the Prettiest of Them All?

What do you think of yourself as when you look in the mirror?

What do you think of yourself as when you look in the mirror? Do you think you are pretty? Are you trying to look like someone you're not so you can get attention?

Ask yourself the questions above. Think about your answers for a while.

Girls all over the place are trying to fit in. It isn't a new story nor is it old. They constantly change their looks to fit in. They ask themselves constantly in front of the mirror,"Am I
pretty enough?" These are the questions asked everyday. A girl will even ask her closest friends if she is pretty. And even if they give her a positive answer such as "Yes," she may still not be convinced.

Beauty for a girl is a challenge. From being accepted to getting ignored, every girl is in some sort of disorderly manner wanting to be "pretty" for just a little bit.

A girl will want to to be pretty and beautiful for a reason. Most of all, attention from friends and other girls. But to get attention from guys, well, that is a whole other story. A girl wants to be loved.

But there is bigger and more brighter news than ever! You were chosen and are loved by the most precious, and caring of them all. God! He had created you and everyone individually and equally. You can show off all your looks to him and he will count you as a whole.  And you are always being cared for.

There will be hard times and sad times, but you are not alone. He is right there at your side, telling you ," You are precious, you are wonderful,  and you are beautiful." He created you for a reason and in his light you are amazing!

Don't let your beauty get in the way of who you are. Let God get in the way, and leave Him there. You're so important and he wants the best for you. Be yourself. Be who you were made to be. Don't try and be someone you're not. Stop hiding in the corner and show off the real you! Take off the mask you're wearing and show everyone you're perfect in his light.

And again, if you ever feel convinced that you're not pretty, talk to God. He created you for that reason. To talk to him. Pray and he will reassure you that you're wonderful the way you are!

[God loves you! And when you ask the mirror who is the pretties of them all, say,"I am, because I was created by him!"]

Answers in "Following"

  Many have asked in the past, "Is taking a break an option when following Christ?"

  The truth is, your walk with Christ, is and should be very personal. You should have a close relationship from the start with Jesus. A person should have a moment each day put aside to give God the glory. Even a quick five minutes can make your relationship with God endure its strength. All your focus throughout the day should be towards Him. Since a person is made by him, they are in total ownership. That means everything they do is either for God, or the wrong-doing.
  There are a couple of things that can effect your walk with Christ. Thoughts, and the stuff you already do. You have choices to be made in your life. And most of the time, you know what you are doing. Making the right choices are good, but making them presentable towards God is what makes your relationship last an eternity.
  Always follow God. That sometimes is hard for a lot of us. There are so many temptations in the world we are surrounded by. The word "temptation" is another word for sin. As you grow out of wanting what the world wants, you as a whole person will be directed into wanting what God has for you. It is an amazing feeling.
  Growing in Christ is an awesome experience, but you wouldn't want to stop and take a break in the middle or even ever. Growing in a positive, stronger lasting relationship with Christ doesn't require you to take a break. If you need a break by any means, ask God for his hand in guidance. He will direct you. Taking a break may give you confusion in your walk. You may be tempted to go back to worldly choices. Missing a single chance given by God may make it hard and you may have a break in the road you're following. God will guide you through everything if you give your heart to him. Most likely, you wont need to take a break because he will be standing there right beside you giving you  a little push . He is there.
  A brief moment of encouragement for you and your walk with Christ would be, "Don't take a break, you would miss so much. Let God take the break for you."

Jessica Rae-"24 Hour Church (in Memphis)"

Never Cease to Pray!

Gabby Douglas, as you all know is a qualified gymnast for the Olympics. She is a tough, strong, and brave person. But as for many of you, she might as well be called a phenomenon. Gabby Douglas is an extraordinary person with a wonderful gift and she is very famous. She has provided many young teen girls with the hope of a future. Gabby Douglas is someone who gives it her all through the good times and the rough times, but only because of one reason, God. In one of the moments caught on camera, as many of you have seen, the news spokesperson said she was "Not looking or paying attention to her teammates." While she was sitting by her coach, the young advocate was paying attention to something better. She had her hands folded and her head bowed. Gabby Douglas was praying. As a follower of Christ, many people think that it is hard to worship God with the press swallowing your every move. But truth is, you can pray anywhere, anytime. The world may not see it as a prayer but you are making a very important call to God. They might be a distraction, but you're focused on God, not on them. Gabby Douglas, a smart individual, is making success only because of her strong-hold faith with God and her time, commitment, and focus. The call for God should be made when you need to talk to someone, when you need to ask a question and more! Never cease to talk to him, you might not get the answer you want all the time, but it is totally worth it. A prayer can change you in any sort of way!