I am going to see brandy!!!
thats all. Im jsut super excited. I cant wait! i love brandy. she is my favorite!! (:
so see you all on Monday!!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Growing up. (:
Okay well first off let me just take you guys to yesterday. I was driving home from bible study ((which was amazing)) and i get a phone call from Justin that said, "Hey Jena, Karen is hurt, and she is at community hospital oh i got to go now they are calling me." THAT'S IT!! So my first reaction was that i was super scared. I couldn't even drive, i had to pull over to the side of the road and have Liz drive me back to her car. I also got sick and made myself very embarrassed in front of whoever was driving on willow. But i finally got to the hospital realized it wasn't as bad as i had imagined. Alyssa, Brittney Luttrell, and I stuck it out til about 10:50ish then decided to go home. And Karen was released at 11:45.
I went and visited Kare today, she had lost alot of memory. I thought something funny though is she forgot her and Justin were dating! ha. She is slowly getting it back but everything will be okay. Its funny cause you look at her and know that it could have been so much worse and God has just healed her and protected her. God is so good!
on a lighter note...
today i got my first credit card and checks. and while i know i probably wont ever use my checks, it is certainly nice to be old enough to get them. I feel all special and lucky to get this privilege. And my dad's birthday is next week, and all of the "adults" are taking him up to chuckchansi, and i can finally go!! I don't know it might sound lame, but i am super excited!
Oh and tomorrow will be my first day back at church. I need it and miss it. I am happy I've taken time away but i really just want to be back there. So i can't wait for tomorrow!! (:
I went and visited Kare today, she had lost alot of memory. I thought something funny though is she forgot her and Justin were dating! ha. She is slowly getting it back but everything will be okay. Its funny cause you look at her and know that it could have been so much worse and God has just healed her and protected her. God is so good!
on a lighter note...
today i got my first credit card and checks. and while i know i probably wont ever use my checks, it is certainly nice to be old enough to get them. I feel all special and lucky to get this privilege. And my dad's birthday is next week, and all of the "adults" are taking him up to chuckchansi, and i can finally go!! I don't know it might sound lame, but i am super excited!
Oh and tomorrow will be my first day back at church. I need it and miss it. I am happy I've taken time away but i really just want to be back there. So i can't wait for tomorrow!! (:
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
My Blessings
God has blessed me with alot, and rarely i take time to stop and think about them. Lately i've been in a wierd funk, today i decided to change that. I read my bible this morning, and it was like i was thirsting for it. It just felt really good to get into the word. I then wrote note cards to help me the rest of the day. My verses were these:
James 1:19-20
"My dear brothers take not of this, everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger for mans anger does not bring about righteous life that God desires"
This bible verse helped me, because i sometimes get so caught up with what is going on in the World that i forget that i need to listen, not to talk, and to not get angry over the little things. Last night we talked about getting in "Funks" and i have found that when i am in them, i tend to get very jealous, and very attention wanting. So this verse helped me today. Another one was:
Ephesians 4:26-27
"In your anger do not sin do not let the sun go down while ou are still angry and do not give the devil a foot hold"
When i first became a christian, this verse didn't make sense to me, actually i was very stumbled by it. I thought it meant to resolve all your issues before the day is done. And in some cases i still think that is true, but i can remember Alyssa saying that you dont have to resolve things to not be angry about them. I can understand that now. I can still go to bed not being angry without having to talk to anyone. Another verse was:
James 3:17
"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure, then peaceloving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit impartial and sincere"
When we had to memorize this verse i dont think it really hit me on what it means. This verse has become my favorite. It is just nice to think that the wisdom here on earth is so much different. How i can feel like nobody cares isn't important because God's love for me is so much more. I have come to realize that its not that I don't care about the stuff that goes on in my life but to care more about the things i am doing that need to be glorifying the Lord. Jealousy and Attention grabbing isn't glorifying the Lord. Another Verse that helped me today was:
Romans 5:3
"Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance"
This one helps me becuase to me it is saying even though it might suck right now, we should rejoice in it. Because it produces perserverance. It's almost as if God gets it. He isn't saying its going to be super easy, He tells it like it is. I like that. This verse by far has helped me today.
So all in all today has been a good day. I have found out something about myself that I would like to change, example being, texting. I have found that Texting is a way for me to grab attention. When i am feeling alone, i text someone to feel company. Like Vivi said last night that TV is her temptation, while TV is not mine at all, i feel like Texting is. It is fine for me to recieve text messaging but i know now why i want to text someone.
God is great! I am very blessed by Him. I love Him!
James 1:19-20
"My dear brothers take not of this, everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger for mans anger does not bring about righteous life that God desires"
This bible verse helped me, because i sometimes get so caught up with what is going on in the World that i forget that i need to listen, not to talk, and to not get angry over the little things. Last night we talked about getting in "Funks" and i have found that when i am in them, i tend to get very jealous, and very attention wanting. So this verse helped me today. Another one was:
Ephesians 4:26-27
"In your anger do not sin do not let the sun go down while ou are still angry and do not give the devil a foot hold"
When i first became a christian, this verse didn't make sense to me, actually i was very stumbled by it. I thought it meant to resolve all your issues before the day is done. And in some cases i still think that is true, but i can remember Alyssa saying that you dont have to resolve things to not be angry about them. I can understand that now. I can still go to bed not being angry without having to talk to anyone. Another verse was:
James 3:17
"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure, then peaceloving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit impartial and sincere"
When we had to memorize this verse i dont think it really hit me on what it means. This verse has become my favorite. It is just nice to think that the wisdom here on earth is so much different. How i can feel like nobody cares isn't important because God's love for me is so much more. I have come to realize that its not that I don't care about the stuff that goes on in my life but to care more about the things i am doing that need to be glorifying the Lord. Jealousy and Attention grabbing isn't glorifying the Lord. Another Verse that helped me today was:
Romans 5:3
"Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance"
This one helps me becuase to me it is saying even though it might suck right now, we should rejoice in it. Because it produces perserverance. It's almost as if God gets it. He isn't saying its going to be super easy, He tells it like it is. I like that. This verse by far has helped me today.
So all in all today has been a good day. I have found out something about myself that I would like to change, example being, texting. I have found that Texting is a way for me to grab attention. When i am feeling alone, i text someone to feel company. Like Vivi said last night that TV is her temptation, while TV is not mine at all, i feel like Texting is. It is fine for me to recieve text messaging but i know now why i want to text someone.
God is great! I am very blessed by Him. I love Him!
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Prom 2007
So prom was last night. It was funnnn. I was really kinda nervous about the entire night, just cause i didn't know my date that well. So when i first pulled up to his house to take pictures i saw his car, and it had "prom 2007" written on it. It was a little funny the entire picture time at his house. We didn't get to do the traditional poses, like putting the boutonniere or corsage on, (But don't worry my family made us fake it) it was just interesting to start off with. Once we got to Karens it was a little more fun, we all took pictures, alyssa ran around the house taking pictures OF EVERYTHING, (EVEN OUR SHOES!)
Then we went to dinner, and that was fun. I really like all of the people in our group. We didn't get done with dinner til about 8:30, so then it was off to the dance. We got there about 9 and decided we were gong to take pictures...that took forevvvvver! We didn't get done with pictures til about 10. it was so annoying. After we took pictures we went down stairs and danced the night away.lol. My date didn't really dance with me or really at all, but the second that i decided that i didn't care if he dances was the second i had FUN! it was alot of fun. i danced with Kare and Justy, and Gabe and Britney, and Katie would come over every once and awhile and dance. it was a blast. when it was over i was sad it was. all in all prom was fun! (:
thank you to Karen and Alyssa who did my make up and hair.
Then we went to dinner, and that was fun. I really like all of the people in our group. We didn't get done with dinner til about 8:30, so then it was off to the dance. We got there about 9 and decided we were gong to take pictures...that took forevvvvver! We didn't get done with pictures til about 10. it was so annoying. After we took pictures we went down stairs and danced the night away.lol. My date didn't really dance with me or really at all, but the second that i decided that i didn't care if he dances was the second i had FUN! it was alot of fun. i danced with Kare and Justy, and Gabe and Britney, and Katie would come over every once and awhile and dance. it was a blast. when it was over i was sad it was. all in all prom was fun! (:
thank you to Karen and Alyssa who did my make up and hair.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Alyssa's Day!
Today was Alyssa appreciation day!!
I lovvvvvve Alyssa, and I hope it made her feel good, cause i feel like sometimes we don't get to share with her how much we really do love her. BUT WE DO!
So it was really funny cause i got at her house at 5:30 to wait to make sure nobody went inside...that was funny, Allie Green showed up first, and i felt kinda dumb explaining it to her dad, but he was very cool with it, and so Allie and I hung out for a little bit until Danica got there. Then after Danica came Chelsea Wathon, Liz, Kelsie, Chelsea Morgan, Sarah, and Vivi. It was so funny to wait with everyone. Alyssa called Sarah, and texted me asking where we were. It was SO FUNNY!
So that was the night. At bible study we talked about Proverbs 3. I LOVE PROVERBS! I printed them out today at school during my Computer's class, and I love them. My favorite so far would have to be though 7. And its funny cause its about a prostitute. BUT i like it cause it made me think about things that i wear, and what i think i look good in, and what i think is a little risky. I have found i HATE to show my boobs. I don't like it at all. The only time i ever really feel okay with it is if I'm wearing a dress. So my two favorite verses in Provers 7 is first in the NIV translation which says: 27 Her house is a highway to the grave, [d] leading down to the chambers of death. I like this cause its basically saying STAY AWAY FROM HER!!! He house is a highway to the grave...how scary is that? Okay, and my next favorite is about the birds...and i like it cause it reminds me of proverbs 1 and how Alyssa and Sarah said they would make those shirts with a bird and the net...this translation though is in The Message "Like a bird flying into a net not knowing that its flying life is over. "
Okay. and last but not least...Liz Smith. On Sunday she encouraged a girl to come to Youth group, and she did, then She encouraged the same girl to come to girls bible study...and she did. I was really impressed with her. It is so amazing to watch people lead people to Christ. It makes me truly ecstatic! I love it!
Well that's all. I hope you guys have a blessed night. (:
I lovvvvvve Alyssa, and I hope it made her feel good, cause i feel like sometimes we don't get to share with her how much we really do love her. BUT WE DO!
So it was really funny cause i got at her house at 5:30 to wait to make sure nobody went inside...that was funny, Allie Green showed up first, and i felt kinda dumb explaining it to her dad, but he was very cool with it, and so Allie and I hung out for a little bit until Danica got there. Then after Danica came Chelsea Wathon, Liz, Kelsie, Chelsea Morgan, Sarah, and Vivi. It was so funny to wait with everyone. Alyssa called Sarah, and texted me asking where we were. It was SO FUNNY!
So that was the night. At bible study we talked about Proverbs 3. I LOVE PROVERBS! I printed them out today at school during my Computer's class, and I love them. My favorite so far would have to be though 7. And its funny cause its about a prostitute. BUT i like it cause it made me think about things that i wear, and what i think i look good in, and what i think is a little risky. I have found i HATE to show my boobs. I don't like it at all. The only time i ever really feel okay with it is if I'm wearing a dress. So my two favorite verses in Provers 7 is first in the NIV translation which says: 27 Her house is a highway to the grave, [d] leading down to the chambers of death. I like this cause its basically saying STAY AWAY FROM HER!!! He house is a highway to the grave...how scary is that? Okay, and my next favorite is about the birds...and i like it cause it reminds me of proverbs 1 and how Alyssa and Sarah said they would make those shirts with a bird and the net...this translation though is in The Message "Like a bird flying into a net not knowing that its flying life is over. "
Okay. and last but not least...Liz Smith. On Sunday she encouraged a girl to come to Youth group, and she did, then She encouraged the same girl to come to girls bible study...and she did. I was really impressed with her. It is so amazing to watch people lead people to Christ. It makes me truly ecstatic! I love it!
Well that's all. I hope you guys have a blessed night. (:
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