HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Philippians 3:12-14 (NLT)

"New year, New Me"--> what an overwhelming concept. I want to simply express a fresh perspective on this mindset. The desire of becoming a "new you" means what, exactly? Some questions to start off with...Does it come from a bitter place of hurt and pain? Does it come from selfishness? Is this just an act on feelings?   Do you really want to become a new you, in order to become a better you? or a more bitter you? Will these changes come with true purpose and wise guidance? Leaving me at one last question: Do these goals come from God or your own desires?

See, I think it is so easy for us to make those new years resolutions & public announcements, and soon after give up for a pretty valid reason. On the other hand, this "valid" reason, is full of excuses. Excuses as to why you did not achieve your goal or set out to do what you said you would in your resolution. I've wondered...Where does the underlying issue lie? Why do we so easily forget all about what we 'thought' we set our minds out to do in the beginning of the year?

Here is what has been placed on my heart & brought clarity for me: In order to make an effort to achieve these goals it takes daily choices. We have to be more specific as to what needs to change, seek God for guidance (healing, leadership, and peace), and follow through after. For instance, if your goal is to become a 'new' you by breaking ties with a certain person, you must make the consistent effort to break those ties. Delete the number, block him/her off of your Instagram/FB, let him/her know that it is over if it needs to be said, change your number, and surround yourself with the people you are sure that God did call into your life in this season. Another example--if your way of becoming a 'new' you is by being more healthy--you have to be consistent by dying to that laziness DAILY! Choosing healthier foods DAILY! Sticking with your workout routine DAILY! Get it? I think I do more now than ever before, since God has shown me the importance in these 'small' DAILY CHOICES. 

I speak to myself in saying-we overwhelm ourselves by trying to piece everything together in an instant & jump from where you are now immediately to the end result. It takes motivation. It takes determination. It takes intentional daily choices in order to progress towards that goal. But most of all it takes seeking Christ for the peace you need, in order to conquer those daily tasks and goals. HE has the big picture in mind, which is a view that we are often lacking. It is not up to us to create a Whole & brand new us in a day! He completes the BIGGEST work--in molding and shaping us into the best version of us there is. 

The scripture that came to mind as I was finishing up this post comes from Philippians 3. Although in here Paul was talking about his walk with Christ and focusing on the "Heavenly Prize," this directly relates to what I have discussed throughout this post, as well. In our walks with Christ we have to keep in mind the end result--getting into Heaven when it is our time to leave this earth. As we make these goals, we should, in fact, keep those end results in mind as well--never losing sight of it & if so, refocusing. In the same instance, we are not expected to be perfect and reach such pure perfection. Our goal in our walk with Christ as well as any other area our lives, we should take day-by-day and moment-by-moment.

So, in regards to those new years resolutions...Let's begin to make real and attainable goals. Start off with a reflection on why you want to become a new you in the first place. What stopped or hindered you in 2013 from doing those specific things that help you to become a better you? How could you have handled/ reacted to circumstances differently? How could you have loved more? Forgiven more? Been more like Christ {which should be our main goal!}? Use this reflection as a reference point. Allow God to refresh your perspective on the changes that need to be made in present and future terms. Might I say, #HEARTCHECKED !!!!

Happy New Year!

Love,

Cas <3

Another One of Those Godly Posts

"My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you've been given. You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now live him. You're deeply rooted in him. You're well constructed upon him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you've been taught. School's out; quit studying the subject and start living it! And let your living spill over int thanksgiving." Colossians 2:6-7 (MSG)

"Ughhh! Not another 'God Post'!!!!" Is that what you say in your head as you read another one of the Jesus Freak's posts today, and the day after, & the next?? The thing is, those of us who post about God as consistently as described, are simply posting about our lives just as any others do. God IS our life. He is definitely not just a part of our imagination, and he is not just an aspect of how we spend our sunday mornings. It is more than that, which is why you may see some Christians on your timeline posting about "relationship vs religion." That is what it is all about: a relationship. Think about it like this; You know how many of us post about our significant other & loved ones, and share how they are our "world." Thats exactly how we feel about God, because its the truth. 

*And by the way, if you are someone who claims to have a relationship with God and you put your love for any others over your love & devotion to him, there's a need for a heart check (and im not saying that you not posting about God shows a lack thereof..the fruit through what you post, whether God's name is actually is in it or not is the best show & tell). 

So, when you read another one of these posts that either annoy you because it's just weird that the person talks about Jesus like they know him personally, or that you feel a tug on your heart because what is being said makes you feel like the message is coming at your neck, realize this: the problem is not that person posting. It is not always a matter of the person bashing your lifestyle or judging, but rather them sharing the most precious thing that any of us can ever experience on this earth: Salvation, the power of the Holy Spirit, & a personal relationship with Jesus...and all of this is a glimpse of what is in store for us once we leave here. We go hard for what we believe, not to boast, but to help. And to show YOU that there is so much better for you. But most importantly it is our duty, whether you choose to listen, block us, or just avoid us. It is more than us and this life...because remember, there is an expiration date to this life. We share because we know what is in store for this world. Luke 13: 22-30 speaks about the end of this world and what will take place, in addition to the book of Revelation (which provides more detail). Whether you pass away or you are here til' the destruction of this Earth, there is in fact, an end to this life. We share because when you encounter God's love and his saving grace & grow from there, you stand strong on the hope that you have a purpose on this earth & that you have a perfect destination after. We share because we love. Be encouraged <3

Love,

Cas

**You may be reading this and wondering, "What is Salvation?"Or you may be someone who does not think you have to do anything differently than what you have been doing, in order to make it to Heaven (which is the "perfect destination" that I am speaking of). The truth is, a change does need to take place in your life. Salvation is, the deliverance from the power and affects of sin, or difficulty of God's intervention (source: Life Application Bible Dictionary). Saved from what? Your sins. You are being saved from death, because after death there are one out of two destinations for you to spend eternity in (Heaven or Hell). Being saved is basically like your "key" to heaven. Being saved takes place when you declare in your heart that Jesus came to this Earth, died on the cross to save you from your sins, and ascended to Heaven and is now there with God advocating for us as we are on Earth. You can do that right now. If you realize that how you have been living is not the best, and you know that something in your heart is telling you that believing in Christ is the first step to making a change for the better, all you have to do is ask him to forgive you for those sins. And at that point, you are forgiven. Just like that. Forgiveness took place even before we were here on Earth. Jesus came to die in order for our sins (past, present, and future) to be forgiven. The reason why we have to repent and ask/accept the forgiveness is to show reverence for God. It is a humbling experience, that has to take place in order to start this journey because you are choosing to give your life over to Christ as your Lord and Savior. This takes place when you realize that you are NOTHING without him holding that place in your heart. If you wish to see for yourself read Romans 10: 9-10. It says: "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.  For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved." 

Jesus saves, and that is because he loves us. Many of us who believe this share our stories and the word of God, because we are in hopes that doing so will open some eyes to the truth. And one truth that stands is that there is no greater love, joy, & peace that you will experience on this Earth in comparison to what you can experience with God at the center of your life. <3

Singleness: The Problem? ~ Marriage: The Answer?

1 Corinthians 7:17 "And don’t be wishing you were someplace else or with someone else. Where you are right now is God’s place for you. Live and obey and love and believe right there. God, not your marital status, defines your life. Don’t think I’m being harder on you than on the others. I give this same counsel in all the churches." (The Message Bible)

#singleproblems 
#foreverlonely 
#justnotgonnacareanymore 
#[insertnegativity] 
#[insertfeelings] 

#[insertbitterstatement] 

I want to shed light on some confusion. There is a misconception regarding relationships & singleness. Whether you are in a relationship, engaged, or [from what I hear & believe] married, this does not mean that your life will be perfect. Reality is, you will still have things come up, hardships to experience, insecurities to be dealt with, more flaws to be uncovered, a great deal of lessons to be learned, and a void to still be filled. Envying what others have will not change your current situation, whether you are single or in a relationship. At what point in your life do you expect to be happy? The truth is, God is looking for you to find contentment in whichever season you are placed in. Now don't get this confused, I am not saying that it is not a blessing to find your soulmate; the one God has created for you. On the other hand, I am expressing to you that there actually is a blessing & good to be found in your singleness also. Having a Mr. or Mrs. Is NOT the answer to your problems. A relationship/marriage will not cure issues that you are dealing with in your singleness. Rest. Enjoy your singleness. And if you are in a monogamous, God-ordained relationship it is time to stop comparing your significant other to who you see on TV, your friends who are in a relationship, etc. Die to those fleshy desires to replicate what others have. We don’t realize, while we are comparing and envying others, those same ones are probably wanting what you have too. My reason for saying this is showing how often we tend to covet others’ things, relationships, etc rather than being fully content with what we have.

In whichever season you are in, remember to keep Christ as your foundation & center. And if you have been hurt from a past relationship, seek God in order to experience LOVE. So often we tend to bash love and question the meaning of it. I speak on this so freely, because I was one of those people. At this point, if you find yourself cursing love or bashing the opposite sex, these negative feelings come from a real place but should not dictate your life or perspective on love. I strongly suggest that at this hurtful time in your life it will take you to come to God and surrender your whole heart to him. That broken heart can be healed, renewed, & restored. It will not be healed by posting statuses about how happy you are to be single, and how stupid men are. Subtweeting and posting on IG just to send a "message" to that person is not going to help either. It takes more than that. Actually it takes you to change your whole perspective, which is made easier and through truth by seeking God. A change in your perspective creates a change in your situation, because you will then know how to control those negative feelings that will still rise up. And posting is not the way to do it :)

There is hope. Stay focused. Ladies & Fellas, you will not have to literally chase the one you are “meant-to-be-with.” You do not need the approval or acceptance of a person...With or without a significant other, you are wanted. God wants you; a personal relationship with you. 

[Sidebar: I am not saying that it will be perfectly easy to build that strong foundation in a new relationship. In fact, I am sure that you will have to go through some things in order to begin building a friendship that transforms into a relationship with the opposite sex if any of you two have been hurt in a previous relationship. On the other hand, what I am saying is that I am sure you know when that person is just not interested. Do not cause yourself pain by seeking wholeness from another human being-and especially not seeking to be accepted & loved by someone who is not interested.. God is the only one who can make you whole. Find peace in knowing that, if you are going after someone who does not show interest, God is protecting you from something. He knows best.]

If you have the desire to be married one day, God placed that desire on your heart for a reason. That does not mean that you cannot be fully content in your time of singleness. And you do not have to play a waiting game, because eventually you will get tired of waiting on God and decide to handle it yourself. God is not looking for you to focus on that woman or man who you are hoping for, while forgetting about the one who created him/her-HIM. Be hopeful in this time, not doubtful. But be content and positive even when things do not go the way you expect. Let's stop chasing the things and the people, missing the one who created all of the things and the people. Trust God with your past, present, & future, focusing on your NOW & all that is involved in it; letting go of the burden/worries of your past & future. 

Be blessed. xo

Peace is Yours: Accept It

"Promise me, O women of Jerusalem, by the gazelles and wild deer, not to awaken love until the time is right." Song of Songs 2:7

          Hiiiiiii!! *waving crazily at the computer* I'm such a weirdo! lol On a serious note, I have not been on here since November...Can you believe it?! Well, as I have posted earlier on my FB and IG, this is not out of laziness or pure disobedience. I find much purpose in this "break" that I have had. God has really been working in me in these past few months & he is definitely not finished with me yet. :) In addition, there are some things in the works that I believed would be kinda moving me forward from this place of posting on here, but as for now that is not the case. I actually felt very moved by God, to post a week or so ago, but I realized that it just wasn't it. Then, God said..."This is what I want you to share," and I believe this is exactly what he wanted me to return with.

Although this is geared towards my sisters I believe my bros can get something from this as well. This speaks directly from a place of experience...Heartbreak and confusion is something that I have dealt with for too long, and thank God I can say that he has healed my broken heart and delivered me from the grasp that the enemy had [or let's just say, THOUGHT he had] on my life at some point in time: 

To my sisters in Christ: If you find yourself in this cycle of praying for God to show you something about that guy in your life, in order to reassure you that it is not IT.. I am 100% confident in telling you that, signs have already been presented showing you that this is not IT. Those red flags...do not ignore. Sisters, you do NOT deserve to be strung along, misused, and constantly hurt. You do not have to experience the confusion. There is no fun in: waiting on "him" to become more serious about the relationship, lurking around to see if you'll catch him out somewhere he said he wouldn't be/catch him in a lie, or anxious when receiving a message from a friend thinking they're going to tell you "he" did such & such when you were not around. And do not beat yourself up about it! "This" just isn't IT and you probably grew impatient, deciding to choose your own way over God's. And even after realizing that...it is not too late to refocus and come back to Him in repentance & full submission. It's not easy to let go, but it IS possible, and SOOOOOO worth it. You are beautiful and loved. Walk away from that drama {in full faith} trusting that God will heal your broken heart, fill your voids, fill you with peace & love (no matter what season you are in), and one day send you the man who he created perfectly fit for you. HIS love story for you is not meant to be drama-filled & built off of a lack of loyalty and commitment. There is light at the end of the tunnel sis. Trust & believe, there is! 

The enemy sees the potential that you have in Christ, and he is fully aware that his time is running out. He uses people, relationships, and certain things as distractions to get you to lose focus of what's important-your purpose found through your personal relationship with Christ. We live and we learn, but I can tell you right now...that time spent riding on that emotional roller coaster with this dude is not worth it. I once thought: "that is what it means to be in a relationship. I mean come on, all relationships have its ups and downs." But no! My mind was misconstrued and clouded by confusion himself, Satan. He knew what my weakness was, and knew that once I fell into his traps it would be difficult to get out. BUT God. Sheesh! And if he can do it for me, he can definitely do it for you. Trust him. And do not allow the enemy to consume your mind with the thoughts of "what ifs" and "why nots." If you let that guy go already, let it be. Stay rest and assured that there is a reason it did not work when you tried. Even if he tries texting or calling you, saying how he misses you...Sis, he had the time to show you that he wanted you when he had you. And if he is not of God, I am pretty sure that his actions are not God-led. Choose LOVE and choose GOD. Do not let your emotions control you in the situation, but listen to the Holy Spirit. Confusion is not of God, it is of the enemy. So, if he was not serious about you then, do you think he really changed in a matter of a week??? (I mean,  if God is in control anything is possible.) On the other hand, do not make excuses for him...you know deep down that it isn't it. 

Seek God. Give it to him. Grow in your relationship with him. Love him and learn from him what love is, so that you can grow & learn the way you should be loving on yourself. Seek him for your standards and do not settle for less than what he reveals is the best he has for you. To conclude, In the time that you are not with anyone, there are many things that you can learn about yourself, in order to prepare you before he sends your guy that way. ;-) I pray that God fills you with peace when making the decision to let the toxic relationships go! In Jesus name..Amen!

Be encouraged & God Bless. Xo

Short, But Sweet: Late Night Revelation

One thing God revealed to me today: There are so many times that he reaches out to us and we make broken promises to him, pushing him lower and lower on our priority list-basically, to the back burner. God actually wants us to talk to him and experience his love and his presence. He is pulling on us daily, while we cling closer and closer to things and people that are either not worth it or at least are not as important as God PERIOD! We may laugh at how stupid people in the bible seem when they worshiped their false idols, but we are actually guilty of doing the same thing now. Our money, car, clothes, significant other, family, friends, hobby, job, and so on all become our god-when we place it before God, our Heavenly Father, on our priority list. God wants a relationship with us, he wants to communicate with us, he wants to reveal his will for our lives to us BUT we will not be fully open to this until we wholeheartedly place him first. And yes, I am saying God comes before your family, your friends, your job...Without him in our lives, we can have all of the money in the world, but this means NOTHING! You can be sooo in love with your bf, ladies, but once he does something that nearly breaks your heart to pieces who can you lean on?? Things of this earth come against us daily and are constantly changing; nothing about it is 100% trustworthy/stable. At this point, there are some of us who have somehow allowed something or someone to distract us/come before God...let's get back on track. Surrender it all to him. The amazing thing about God is that as many times as we leave him hangin, he is still there waiting for us with open arms. He is so understanding!!!! Unlike any human being or earthly possession that we tend to place too much of our trust into. We allow these THINGS to become our foundation when there is only one foundation that will never fail us. Building from any other foundation besides Christ will somehow/someway fail us!!! We need him and all the while he desires for us to need him, seek him, depend on him, trust in him ♥ ♥

A Prayer to Those Who are Suffering: Hurricane Sandy

           This storm, if it worried you before, during, or after, has caused a lot of damage! I'm sure many of us on the East Coast took the weather warnings, for Hurricane Sandy, very lightly. I always say that one reason I love living over here, is because we never experience natural disasters. So, those of us on the East Coast are definitely spoiled, in a sense. I look at it like this: We should look at it as a blessing to live in an area that is rarely hit hard by any storms. On another note, there are some who were hit HEAVY by Hurricane Sandy! We can turn on any news channel right now and get updated on all of the damage that the storm caused. It saddens me! There are people going back to see that their homes are gone, dead bodies being taken out of the floods, little food, no water, no heat!!! But as I digress...I just wanted to take this time to thank God for protecting my family and loved ones who experienced the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Here's just a bit of my testimony: My car gave out this past weekend, so I got "stuck" in Southern New Jersey, at home. And just to think, I could have been in another location, with no power, barely any food, and further away from my family. With no car, I have not been able to make it back to school as easily as it would have been, but my school is still closed. In addition to that, there are some personal/family things going on at this time, so it's actually best for me to be here at home. To continue, many of us are enjoying this time given to relax at home and to spend time with loved ones, but there are others who are actually grieving, due to loss. So, we should take this time out to care for others-we can do this by just sending a simple text making sure that they are safe, and of course sending a prayer up to our Heavenly Father will do. I would suggest that we take this downtime to reflect and to thank God for his grace and mercy. We have to make sure we pick out ANY bit of good that can be found in our struggles, such as the ones we've been faced with from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Sadly, through a storm that some of us can easily make light of(which I'd rather, than for everyone to be in fear!), there were a number of deaths and destroyed homes. This is serious! So thank God if you, your family, your friends,   and/or your home was spared. And be prayerful for those who suffered more. I've been concerned and prayerful about the homeless, who may not have been able to get into a shelter during this storm. We really have to be grateful for the "little things." It can go a long way. I have to be reminded of this daily! So how about we be prayerful and take some time to help in any way that we can! Let's not complain..there is always someone else worst off than you (may be easier for me to say because honestly we did not get hit as hard down here but that's a blessing..luck has nothing to do with it!) 

                

         So I would like to pray: Lord, I pray that those who lost loved ones, those who lost prized possessions, and those who lost homes from this storm will seek you in this time. I pray that this will be a situation that brings them closer to you, Lord, simply because through you they will find true peace...That you keep them and strengthen their hearts. Lord, I pray that in this tough time, you get all of the glory that you most certainly deserve. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

PS: Here are some websites where you can volunteer to help those who are in need at this time!  http://unitedforimpact.org/
http://interoccupy.net/occupysandynj/
http://www.unitedway.org/

I love you <3
And God loves you like crazy! 

Fall in Love With Him

A great Instagram post from my sis.. Check her instagram out!!! @mulato25 

Expect to receive some encouragement and inspiration from her posts :)

I am in love..and still falling at this point. I am falling in love with Christ, our Lord and savior. One thing I like to say in my profiles or info is that I am enjoying God. Many may not understand this. The thing is, it seems that many people around my age look down upon Christianity. The Christian lifestyle is looked at as being boring, bias, closeminded, and unrealistic.  Well, there is so much more to what we may be used to or what we see. Being a Christian is more than just following a bunch of rules. God wants a relationship with us. He wants us to enjoy him and the life he has planned for us to live. This in itself amazes me. And the thing is, that as young Christians, we have to be more bold in this!

I always wonder this: as much as we can talk about our new boo or that crush of ours..Why does the topic of being a Christian and having a relationship with God get placed on the back burner of our conversations?? Why when I talk to friends about what a group of us are doing over the weekend (when it doesn’t involve drinking, partying, or something similar) is it almost looked at as a joke? Why do I even find myself sometimes holding back when feeling like I need to be “respectful” of others when I’m inclined to bring up my relationship with God, salvation, or the word of God? OR let’s be honest, my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, why do we even feel a bit embarrassed to speak of anything involving God??

In my first blog, I spoke about salvation; accepting God into your life NOW rather than waiting for that “perfect” time. (Check it out if you haven’t already!) This is the first step in starting fresh. You now have a clean slate in this new relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ..with God, our creator..and with the Holy Spirit, the one that was sent to live in us to comfort, renew, and guide us after Jesus Christ’s resurrection.  Once this is done it’s easy to feel stuck in a sense. You wonder where to start reading in your bible (if you haven’t already been reading), what to do next to help the Body of Christ (if you have a church home, want to be apart of a ministry, etc), and/or how to live right (change your old ways-even the ones that seem to be so difficult to let go of). These are just a few questions and concerns out of sooooo many others. But I am saying this to continue on from where I began. At this point in your walk, on the new journey you have set on, one thing holds..you are a new creature, a new creation. With this being said, it is okay to share the Good News with others. Especially, the news of how your experience was when making this decision to accept Jesus Christ into your life wholeheartedly. When you make this life change, it is okay to be happy! It is okay to talk about God and what he has done for you. It’s okay to share his word and your excitement of it all! I had to realize this and I am still a work-in-progress! I say it’s okay, because think about it: it’s just like when there is that new guy or girl in your life and EVERYTHING you talk about seems to include him or her now. There is no problem with being that excited about your relationship with God. Your new love!!

I would find myself even posting facebook statuses about my "newfound" love..for example, one status I posted was “Falling, head over heels, falling in love with you..”something of that sort. And boy, did I get questioned! Haha! Some people thought I was talking about a guy at the time. Well, I was! I was talking about Jesus! J I can say at that point in my life I was learning more in depth to love him, learning to enjoy him, just beginning to truly understand his love for me. What is there to be embarrassed about? Why can’t we express our excitement and love for him? No doubt, it’s a great thing to share the word of God! That’s well-needed!! But I’ll tell you this much..expressing your true feelings about God and how much joy he has brought you, how much peace he has blessed you with, how much love he has for all of us..this can help a person just as much as the word itself. This is your testimony! Many of us have been through enough years of misunderstanding what this thing is really about. Christ wants a relationship with us!!! That’s it!! Everything else falls into place honestly. We just have to be open to him-FULLY. God wants his own individual relationship with each and every one of us.

So, with that being said, in this relationship we can and should share! It doesn’t have to be shared strictly amongst our Christian friends. We can be just as open to share with others (even with those who may not understand). I am still learning to be more open and BOLD..It’s a daily thing for me. I’m still learning and being renewed. This never stops, as you continue to seek God. But yes, once we give our lives to Christ we are looked at as his disciples. We need to bring more people in! We are on the winning team you guys! We are a family..a body..the Body of Christ. There is something to be joyous about! We need others to learn about how great this relationship and walk really is. And yea, this even includes telling the truth (about the struggles that still come and the pain that still arises), but living this life is more than just reciting scripture and following rules and guidelines. People need to know about your relationship with God and how much of a change it has made in your life!

There is nothing to be ashamed of. I don’t care how young you are! The joy and peace that God brings in your life can be brought up in conversation just as much as anything else is. We are called to be bold you guys! This is a lifestyle. We can live it and share it. Sharing with others can have great effects! Through this, all of the negative connotations some people have about Christians may begin to die. Especially when it comes to those in the younger generations. We, as younger Christians, have to be more bold about this thing! You’ll be surprised how many brothers and sisters you may find you can relate to, if you open up a little bit more. This is nothing to hide. And like I already said, I am speaking to myself through this blog also. J People of the world are so open with what they do, how they live, why they do it! We are called to be the salt of the earth! Let’s become SALTY CHRISTIANS; those with much flavor! God is awesome! This “walk” is awesome! Let’s be real with people and stop hiding our light! It’s going to shine any way, so let’s stop attempting to cover it by trying to “blend” in. As corney as it may sound, being a Christian can be cool too. Seriously.  The realer we are about this, the more open others may become. We’ll hear people saying things like, “Wow, she can do this so I know for sure I can do it too.”

~Colossians 3:3-4 says, “For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.”

~Colossians 3:10-11 Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your creator and become like him. In this new life it doesn’t matter if you are Jew or Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.”

I love you. God loves you.
Be Blessed <3