At Chevy's!
A glimpse of our inner beings...lol Kidding...
Cheese
Nice face Coco...lol
When all is well, when things are good
It's easy to praise Him like we should
But if you can praise Him through the bad,
It says a lot of where you're at.
Because you see, when times are dark,
So many stop pressing towards the mark.
They compromise when times are hard,
They lose the faith and don't go on ward.
But if you're really in love with God,
You'll hold on when the going gets tough.
Because He's worthy no matter what,
You won't let go, you won't give up.
Are you in love with God, or just His church?
Do you love His Word, or just the fellowship?
It's in trials, when who you are is revealed,
If you want to stand, you'll have to kneel.
If you really love Him and trust Him,
He will see you through the storm
Under the shadow of His wings
You will be safe from harm.
Keep your eyes on Him,
and you will walk on water.
But if you focus on the waves,
you'll begin to falter.
So keep your eyes on Jesus our God,
He'll lead and guide you with His rod
In His time He'll see you through,
For His promise stands: He'll never leave you.
- Jennifer Connell
11/17/09
And here I am back at home. It's good to be home. I'm so tired and worn out! I didn't get much sleep this week and I didn't eat very much. I weighed myself when I got home and I lost weight. I was under 120...whoa! lol I think (hope) the sore in my mouth is getting better, so I will be able to eat more. West coast was bitter sweet. I can say I'm really having to trust God...and no matter what happens I know this is a good thing because at some point and time in life you have to come to a place where you completely let go and say ok God, I don't know what's going on or what will happen in the future, but please have your way. God breaks us so He can make us. When you can't trust His hand, trust His heart. He loves you. Live for Him!
So I am trudging onward with Jesus...and though things aren't how I want them to be right now, the Bible does say all things work together for the good for those that love Him! And I'm not perfect but I'm really trying to step up and live for God for WHO HE IS and not for what He can do for me. God WILL work everything out. I look up to a lot of preachers and their wives when I hear the stories of what they have been through. People who love God WILL go through things, but God WILL see you through!! He rides on your flood! Magnify Him and not your problems and watch what happens. I like the song "He never promised that the cross would not get heavy...." It speaks volumes.
ONE more thing. Church and fellowship were good...the preaching was awesome. It was strengthening not just there at the conference, but I know I will remember it and it will help me through the tough times if I hold on. God's word is SO powerful. The Holy Ghost moves like crazy in church whenever the pure word of God is preached! And that's what happened! Also had a blast with everyone at Denny's at 4 in the morning. lol We had "church." lol Y'all know what went on...=) Fun times.
Will post more later...
Jennifer
Thank you so much to all of my friends who showed up yesterday for my party, you guys were so thoughtful with all your planning and treating me to lunch, dinner, etc. Had SO much fun ice skating! Even though my leg was like out of joint by the time we were done. lol I got some very unique gifts! You know how when you go to In N Out burger the people working there have a HUGE safety pin holding their aprons together? Well I have a friend that works at In N Out and I begged for a big safety pin (I don't know why but I always wanted one) and he got me one! Yay! I got nice cards signed by lotsa people, gift cards, a purse, and I got a coin from ITALY! (Thanks Coco) lol Again, you guys are all awesome, thanks for making my day special and making it SO fun! =) Didn't have the cam with me for ice skating. (In my haste to get there I forgot to bring it) Oh well...
I love my safety pin! LOL
My coin (I know you all think I'm weird. I am!)
Like this card! But Bernard, it's my birthday, not "Merry Christmas." lolTomorrow I have a full day! Piano lesson in the morning, then heading down to Fairfield. Bre is taking me out to eat! Yeahh! Or so she says. Last time she said that she showed up with a bag of quarters. I had to pay for myself. That's Bre for ya! Gotta love her though. Then we'll probably meet my aunt and cousins at the mall. Then at 6 we're going ice skating and some other friends are meeting us down there. So that's pretty much what I'm doing for my birthday. (Didn't really do anything yesterday.) Did do a little shopping though and had some cake after church. And for everyone that keeps asking, no, I don't feel any different. lol I'll try and take some pics tomorrow and post them up later when I get them.
Gotta try and get a new battery and charger for my phone, OR just a new phone before west coast. My phone is trippin'!! Big time! I need to do something about it fast before it bites the dust. Ahh. And gottta check the oil in my car. Can't forget that. And some house chores...and then youth service tonight in Pittsburg. That is all my friends! Toodles!
Me
The Bro and I
=)
I look like I'm trying not to laugh
Love it!!
Me trying to be serious. lol
Thanks Jared!
Well, they were gonna sell our house on us tomorrow. And God came through again, it's postponed for 30 days so they can review our application. This is the second time they allowed it to be postponed. Next time I want to be able to report that we get to keep it and that they aren't selling it! My dad's business is picking up and my mom and I are working so please pray that we get to keep the house.
I do know that everything works for the good for those that love God and are the called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28) The Bible is not just a book, it WORKS. It's TRUE. It's ALIVE. I'm realizing that more and more everyday. So we aren't worried, because God has everything under control.
Thank you Jesus!!!!
We had a really good service. Children's church was good too, but a little girl was hyper and running around, and she smacked her head on a pew and got a concussion. =( They think she's going to be okay. After church everyone went over to the Kolej's and ate lasagna. (It was the bomb.) Then some of the youth walked to the park. I went on the swings and then played catch with Matt. Then I started getting bit by mosquitoes so we went back inside. I know this is like a really boring post but oh well. lol I'm going to get my pictures taken tomorrow. Yay! I'm just gonna ham it up and be me. So they should come out crazy! lol I'm not doing anything on my birthday since it's on Thursday, but Bre's taking me out to eat on Saturday and then some of my friends are probably gonna meet us and we'll go ice skating. Yipee! I need to have some FUN. I've been so stressed lately and I'm just going to have FUN. lol Okay. This is the end of my post so you can stop reading now. Random comments welcomed since this is a random post.
So it's almost one in the morning and I'm laying here with my lap top....Mariana is watching me type this. lol We're just laying here looking at the lap top! Very fun! lol We just got back from a youth night in Manteca. I took a few pics on my phone but I have to send them to my email first and I don't feel like it right now, cause I'm tired and I have another big day tomorrow. I work from 2 till 10. (nooooooo) But I am thankful for the hours. Hey I just looked down and I still have a stamp on my wrist! Hehe! Reminds me of WCC last year. ;-)
Anyhow, AWESOME REPORT HERE: We had a devotional time before we started the sports and activities, and the Holy Ghost really moved and a girl got the Holy Ghost right there on the gym bleachers! It was so exciting! God is really good and He's still pouring out His Spirit!!
I played a little volley ball, ate nachos, and then sat around and talked and tried to play Miguel's guitar. (I stink at it but oh well.) I can amuse myself...=) Welp....
Well that's all for now. More later.....
God promised us He would never leave us nor forsake us. The Bible also says He is the same yesterday, today, forever. He is ALWAYS there for us. Sometimes it feels like God is far away. I've had people tell me "I can't feel God." And they assume He's not there. I've felt that way from time to time. Some people blame God when they go through things. But there's a question to ask yourself. Where am I? Have I been obeying God's word? I'm responsible to find out what's in there and apply it to my life. Have I really been doing that? Have I been praying like I should? Do I spend time with God? God loves you, and if you will do your part He WILL be there. He's always there! But where are you? Are you doing your part? Living for Him like you should be? These are questions we have to ask ourselves.
It's SO important to me that my friends and family, and myself, make it to Heaven. This is real you guys! We really are in a battle for our souls! We fight our own will, our flesh, and the devil everyday! If we don't do our part and stay close to God we can fall into temptation. Don't trust your flesh and put yourself in a position you think you can handle. You might make a huge mistake. Living for God is SO much better than living any other way. Sin might bring pleasure for a moment, but it always destroys. LIVE FOR GOD! Where are you?
I'm going to a Harvest Festival thingymajigger in Manteca tonight! Yay! Love the girls from their youth group, they're so sweet! It's gonna be fun. =) I love having fun! lol This time of year is awesome! Some people don't like it but I do! Whoo hoopty dooo! lol I'm in a silly mood...more next time....
Jen
Isn't he sooo adorable!! Aww!! lol I want him! (nothing against you, Misty. I still love you) But look at his little paw and eyes! Ohmygooodness! 
