The Cross

I've been thinking here lately- why do we only think about the cross around easter? I was doing some searching for a video that my pastor showed in church a few sundays ago that caught my attention. In all the searching I did most videos about the cross said something along the lines of- "Easter Video". Why is that? Why does the cross just have to pertain to easter? If you're really a Christian the cross pertains to all days of the year! Even if you not a Christian. The cross is not something to just reflect on once a year. Christ went through pain and suffering and torture for us to be able to spend eternity in forgiveness with our Father! Why should such a tremendous deed and act of love be thought of once an entire year! The cross is wonderful, it's mercy, it's forgiveness- it's not just a good thought once a year. I fall into this idea many times of not reflecting on the cross but once a year, but this needs to stop. He died to save us for eternity- why not think about it for eternity? "Oh the wonderful cross, oh the wonderful cross, bids me come and die and find that i may truelly live.." "Blessed redeemer, Precious redeemer, seems now i see him on calvary's tree. wounded and bleeding, for sinners pleading, blind and unheeding, dying for me!"

The Biggest Mistake

Love is a wonderful thing. So is marriage. Marriage was created by God to be between a man and a woman to be a lasting permanent bond- spiritually, physically, emotional, and every way between. It is not something to enter in lightly believing that if it doesn't work oh well. I'm not the best person to speak on divorce and young love, but I'm not completely ignorant on the subject. Me and Matt have been dating 4 1/2 years. We love each other. It's so hard to be apart. We want to get married. We don't want to wait, but we understand how stupid it would be to get married this young. We have no money, no permanent jobs, no place to live- it is not wise to get married this young. Understand it tears us apart to not be together. We yearn for each others presence and comfort each second we're apart, but it would be stupid to enter in to the bond of marriage with nothing. It's so hard. I cry constantly because it hurst so bad. Thing is, I'd cry more about all the hardships we'll be facing if we were to get married so soon. Don't be surprised though if I do get engaged soon, but don't be expecting a few months later to hear wedding bells. The bells won't be ringing til a few years later. We may be able to afford an engagement but the marriage portion ain't happening yet..lol. So many times young love is heard of and it's wonderful. It's so strong. So surprisingly true at times. Most people shake it off and say it's not possible, but I'm here to say it is. Marriage though, is not a light thing. It's only meant for when you're ready and it's meant to be permanent. It's such a sacred union- please anyone be smart. Don't take marriage lightly!

July 4th~*

July 4th is a very important holiday to celebrate. Although I do not agree with where this country is going, it is our home. It's hard to turn your back completely on your home, no matter where your ideals lie. This country is not the best in the world. It is turning it's back on God so in my opinion it is doomed, but it's home. I hate the idea of my home being doomed, but it is true. I love this country because it's home. On this day it is important to reflect on those who have died and are continually fighting for the freedoms we hope to continue having. I love and respect all those in our military divisions. I hope and pray that this country can make a drastic turn around so that not only can we be safe, but also our brave, wonderful soldiers. For now all I can say is Happy Independence Day!!!!!!!!