Love.

Ohmygosh. It has been FOREVER since I've posted! I've been so so busy lately! Between ice skating, school, church, friends, and everything else I've had NO time whatsoever! So, I'm finally updating :)

So, today I was supposed to leave for BreakThru, a church retreat in Pulaski, Mississippi, but because of snow, it was canceled. Yes, I know... its crazy for something in Alabama to be canceled because of snow!! We never ever ever get snow. Never. But today we got a good inch, probably closer to 2! I'll attach some pictures :) Anyways, I was really really disappointed at first, because the weekend of BT is one of my favorites of the entire year and I've been looking foward to it for a long time. So, when I got the text from Julia, I was not happy. Hannah-Katherine ended up coming over, though, and we have had such a fun day! I mean, for real, you gotta take advantage of snow when you live down South!! We took pictures, made so much snow cream that its not even funny, walked to the park, and just hung out! Although I am still disappointed that BreakThru is having to be rescheduled, I had an amazing day and realized a lot. Its not where you are that brings you closer to God. You can spend time with him anywhere! Sure, its fun to be on a retreat with a band and a speaker, and you certainly learn a lot, but sitting at home you can also spend time in the Word and learn a lot too!

I'm going through the book of James, and today I read more about faith and deeds. Think that maybe God's trying to tell me something? I think thats such an awesome reminder to each one of us not to just act like Christians. Ghandi said "I like your Christ, but not your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." Maybe, if we would all live out our faith and be who we say we are, then the world would be a better place, with more apostles of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As you go through the week, strive to live sold out fully to the Lord! Be salt and light for him!

With Valentines coming up on Sunday, here's a familiar love verse to think about. I'm sure most of you have heard it before, but try to truly soak in the meaning. Think about Christ's perfect example and how you can follow him and live out this verse every day. In your relationships with friends, family, classmates, even your enemies!

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

I am so incredibly thankful for all my friends! As Hannah-Katherine is sitting across the room, I can't stop thinking about what an amazing friend she is! So full of Christ, such an example to me! She teaches me something literally every time I'm with her. And I'm pretty sure if she turned around and saw me typing this right now, she would say she loves me most, but I can tell you thats not true! I love her to infinity and beyond :) I am so blessed to have her as a friend and I thank my Lord for her!!

Happy Valentines to all of y'all!! Love y'all!!