Showing & Recieving Patience

Hello Dear Readers!

Lately I have been getting so irritated! (just being blunt there), Have you ever felt that way? I was sitting in class and these two girls were being so disruptive and interrupting the teacher any time he spoke a word. And I'm just thinking, didn't they learn to raise their hands? I was becoming very intolerant with them by the end of class time. There are many other things that have bugged me, but I think you get where I'm coming from on the matter.

It all comes down to patience though. It's ironic because all my life I have had people tell me that I am so patient. Well truth be known, I may not show my irritance, but I certainly am thinking it!

The Bible doesn't say though that so long as people don't know your intolerance that your a'okay. God knows all of our thoughts, and I think it's just as bad to think it in comparison to doing it.

Here are some examples of patience that we as christians are called to follow:

Numbers 14:18 (KJV) ‘The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression..."

1 Timothy 1:16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.

This one was convicting to me especially;

Romans 2:3-4 Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

These verses have really made me realize that I am so imperfect and that in truth I am one of those girls that are irritating. God has shown patience and mercy with me when I don't deserve it, yet I can't bear to show any patience to these girls from class.

It reminded me of the parable of the unforgiving servent in Matthew chapter 18:21-35:

²¹ Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”  ²² Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.^[g]

   ²³ “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. ²⁴ As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold^[h] was brought to him. ²⁵ Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.
   ²⁶ “At this the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ ²⁷ The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.
   ²⁸ “But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins.^[i] He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded.
   ²⁹ “His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’
   ³⁰ “But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. ³¹ When the other servants saw what had happened, they were outraged and went and told their master everything that had happened.
   ³² “Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. ³³ Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ ³⁴ In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.
   ³⁵ “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”

Notice how at the end it says to forgive them from your heart. It doesn't say to just bear it and not show your unforgiveness, but to let go of it completely from both actions and feelings.

So I guess that that is something that I have been thinking upon and realizing. It seems like I am one who tends to not show stuff on the outside while on the inside I just harbor it, yet it just seems to come back to me in the form of heartache from such a heavy burden.

If you too suffer from heavy burdens of keeping stuff in your heart then I just encourage you to lift it up to Jesus and not concern yourself with matters that really aren't up to you to judge (Like me and those girls in class). Here is a verse that is one of my favorites that I'll leave you with:

²⁸ “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.²⁹ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.³⁰ For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

~Matthew 11

Blessings,

I'm Here!

Hello Dear Readers,
So you have all probably thought I fell off the face of the earth, being that I haven't made a post in like.... forever! (February 23rd to be exact!)

My life feels like it's swirling by, there has just been so much school and events that have taken place that blogging has just been on the back burner.

Well, I'm here to claim back my existence in the blogging world ;)

I'll be honest though, my brain has been scattered these last few weeks that every time I sit to write something I just can't get my thoughts to form a complete post. I suppose that the only reason that I am writing now is because I have been having a heavy thought that I've been avoiding but need to write about in order to sort through it. Writing therapy I suppose :)

Anyways, lately I've been job searching. I've applied for over 30 stores in the last two months. I have had 1 interview. Uno. One. That's it! I am so frustrated because I a) Need a job, and b) I have run out of places to apply for. Literally, my family will suggest a place and I'll be like "Already Applied There....".

A month ago I had thought about working at a summer camp, especially since I have always loved working at camps and felt kind of empty last year when I didn't get to. So I had called this camp and left a message saying that I had some questions about their staff positions. So just today (a month later) I received a message on my cell phone from the camp saying that they had been away from the office and were returning my call. So I'm thinking great, maybe God is telling me to work at this camp (because I had forgotten about it until the message). Then I found out that it doesn't pay.....

So where am I going with this?

Well I just feel so confused as to what to do. I need a job to make money this summer for school tuition next year, yet I love missionary/camp type work and have a passion for serving others. Does God want me to work at a camp? Or am I to just keep on applying at fast food joints and other places?

I just don't know what His will and plan is for me anymore. The most common question in my head lately is "Am I doing the right thing?". And sadly, I don't know the answer.

So that is where I am at in life now. Your prayers would be appreciated :)

Well, on a brighter note!

My friend Paperclip (camp co-worker :) from a Teenage Jesus Freak, tagged me in a post. You can read it HERE.

Anyways she gave me a blog award!

Thanks Paperclip! ♥

RULES: If you are awarded the Paperclip Award, you must answer the 13 prompts given, and then you must give the award to 13 bloggers (although, as the creator of the award, I’m giving you permission to give it to less, or more, and bend the rules a little) and give a link to their blogs. Also, no awarding the blogger who awarded you! Got that?
1. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A Pediatrician and then a Teacher, always a Mommy though :)

2. What is your ultimate favorite place to be?
Hmmm.... My room!
3. Name one famous person who inspires you. (Just one!!!)
Well, I really don't focus on famous people all that much.... I suppose from ordinary people I am really inspired by Fire Fighters, just because they do things that I would be too scared to do, yet they are still courageous in their jobs to help others and keep them safe. 
4. Tea or Coffee?
You readers should know this! ;) Tea of course!!!
5. If you could be any other person for 48 hours, who would you be?
Hmm.... Britt Nicole! She is such an amazing singer and such a godly woman :)

6. What is your earliest memory?
 Getting a little red plastic shopping cart with baby dolls for Christmas :)
7. If you could ask anyone in the world, living or dead, anything, who would you ask, and what would you ask them?
I honestly don't know.... 
8. What is the scariest thing you have ever done?
Gone through a haunted corn maze ::chills::, never again...
9. What is your favorite book?
Oh No!!!! I have way too many favorites! I'll tell you the authors: Janet Oke, Colleen Coble, Lauraine Snelling, T Davis Bunn, ect...
10. Briefly explain one of the weirdest dreams you have ever had.
Giant bugs invading our home, that was sure somethin.... 
11. What one song best describes you? (Feel free to post a link to a Youtube vid)
Legacy by Nichole Nordeman, just because I have felt the desire this past year to do something withn my life to make a difference. I want people to remember me when I am long gone for being a Godly woman :)
12. Pen or pencil?
Mechanical Pencil! 
13. Is 13 an  unlucky number or not?
Who Cares??? ;)
And No it's not :)

So Now I have a blog award to give out! :)

This is my 'Blooming Flower' award!

So first I'll award this back to Paperclip! :)
I have loved reading about your growth in the Lord and am proud to call you my friend Paperclip!

Secondly, I want to award this to Nela from Beloved Star
Nela, You have been such an encouragement to me just by reading my blog :)

Also I'd like to award the following:
GodsGirlz1
Elisha
& Carli Nicole
^For reading my blog and encouraging me with your comments :)^

So that about sums it up!
Hope this post wasn't too long for some of ya :)

Blessings,

A Quote...

“For beautiful eyes, 

look for the good in others; 

for beautiful lips, 

 speak only words of kindness; 

and for poise, 

 walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”

~Unknown

What you should eat from Mexico!

Ok, so I have been thinking lately of some of the things that taste way better in Mexico than here is the U.S, sounds odd huh? 

Well, for starters lets talk about Paletas! My Favorite! 

These Popsicles are like ice cream on a stick! They are creamy and rich with fresh fruit. Mmmmm.... They are the bomb! And just so ya know, ya don't have to get a plane ticket to get one! Albertsons recently started selling them in a chest freezer, which made me happy!

The other thing that is way better there than here is Nutri-Grain Bars.

Didn't see that one coming huh? 

Well let me tell you, the ones in Mexico have a flaky.... breading? I don't know what to call it, but the bread part on the outside is not mushy like here. It's just crisp and buttery. Almost like it's more fresh :)

The fruit is obviously way better there! Fresh Mangos and Coconuts! 

This is literally how they give you a coconut there:

 Yup, you just drink that pure awesomeness through that there straw :) 

And you can't forget the watermelon!

Well, I think that is mango with it in the picture above, but that is how they serve it! If you don't want chilli on it then you have to ask specially fore them to not put it on, because most people like it that way :)

Well that concludes this random post, next time you visit Mexico be sure to try all these! :D

Until Next Time,

Sing A Song Weekened

So I was at school the other day when one of my friends gave me one of her ear-buds and had me listen to a song, which I have loved ever since! So I thought I would share it with you :) Enjoy!

Blessings,

~Adriana

Jump Into Spring!

So I have been looking forward to spring lately, and therefore I decided to update my blog to show the excitement I have for the sun to shine and the flowers to bloom ♥

Hope ya like! :)

Blessings,

Did you know....

That it is National Tea day? Yep, it's official. I now declare to day as National Tea Day, meaning you all should go grab a cup ;)

Ok, that may be a bit on the dorky side, but I wanted to write something a bit more entertaining though for once. Seriously though.... You should have a cup! Yum.... :)

So really this post is just going to be a spur of the moment picture post, hope ya enjoy!

~♥~

As you know I love tea, which means that I absolutely adore Tea Partys! These sandwiches are sooooo cute!!!!

^Love^

I also love baking, and so these really inspired me!

^Those are teeny Oreos that they used to garnish with^

Alright, I am so going to do this!!!!

^This picture just made me smile :) ^

I so want to do this when I have a Kitchen!

^Very Creative!^

Moving on from food.... ;)

This Room just totally says me all over it!!!

^A touch more of Purple would make it perfect!^

This is such a beautiful hairstyle!

^A must try!^

So Cool!

And I would love to have a pair of boots like this!!!

^So cute!^

This dress is so cute and purple, what's not to love?!

And Lastly,

^This is just so elegant!^

~♥~

So that is the end of my picture musings...until next time ;) 

Blessings,