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If you know me very well at all, you know that I struggle a lot with anxiety.
I have been so overwhelmed lately, and it's just getting worse. God has been showing me so much, and I am walking closer to Him. But, as soon as you start pursuing God, the devil starts pursuing YOU even harder. He is scared of the influence you can have over others, and he doesn't want God to use you. He is always looking to kill and destroy. Do not let him rob you of your delight and curiosity in God. We all go through hard things, and hard times. But I will not let circumstances change my reaction or my love for God. I want to want Him when I am doing great, and also know that He is gonna be there to fall back on when the weight of circumstance gets too heavy for me to bear. His word is my shield and my sword, when the whole world seems against me. I love Him, and He loves me in an amount I don't even have the brain capacity to understand that it exists. HOW INSANE. Never let satan win when your circumstances aren't good. He is the enemy- and you have the STRONGEST FORCE on your side, with whom you can not suffer forever. He is there for you and He... LOVES YOU! I can't say that enough. He made the biggest sacrifice ever to make sure you know just how much He cares for you and wants to be in relationship with you. Love is a choice- and He made it. #TheStrongestForce Tweet me @lifeasemilyhope with your thoughts/any questions!
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Alright, so we're gonna talk about the thing that you're actually wondering about right now. Have I dated anyone before? I ask you, have you? Every single blog or YouTube channel seems to address this. It's such an important and prominent thing in our culture and all those before us. Romantic relationships have so much pressure and thought on them. I do have to say, that yes, I am single. No, I have NEVER had a boyfriend. And you know what? I've almost always been okay with that. I mean, we all go through that weird time when we're 13 when we just hate everything and want everything else... But other than that, I've actually not been sure if I even want to get married. That is something that is so strange for people to hear, but I honestly do not feel driven to get married. Do I think that I will get married someday and be okay with it? Yes. But I've never felt like "now" is the time. I have so much that I want to do, SO much. Some people's dreams are simple, and they are okay with that. My dreams are many, huge, and adventurous. I need to step out in faith and do some scary and crazy things before my whole future is settled. I don't want that for myself! At least, not right now. Give me a few years to get my adventure on!! So, that being said.. I actually think that I would be okay with being married, or with being single. Like, forever. It's all about being satisfied in wherever you're at, because God has created a beautiful thing in you, to love and to serve in a unique way. It's incredible! I'm telling you all of this to say this:
Being single is not who you are. It is where you are, but it does not change ANYTHING about who God intended you to be. And if you're married or dating, then that shouldn't change who you are supposed to be either. Be content with where you are, and WHO you are in Christ. 1 Peter 5:6-7 #TeamSingle #TeamTaken #BeContent #HeLovesYou #UniquelyDesigned Have some thoughts to share on this topic? Tweet me @lifeasemilyhope, #TeamEmilyH Since embarking on this new adventure that is this website, frequently I have some thoughts that I'm not okay with.
It usually goes something like this: "Why should people listen to what I have to say? No one clicks on my posts anyway- what do people do to get others to care?" It is actually a very valid thought, but I know that I can't let that stop me. Yes, I do have a goal of making my online presence my full-time job, and that means that I need to get attention to my site. But that's not all that this is about... I write and sing because I LOVE it. I have something to say, no matter if anyone listens and no matter if anyone cares. God is using me where I'm at, even if it's just to motivate MYSELF to keep going and always try. I love that you can post a thought or picture or song on the internet and MILLIONS of people have the opportunity to click on it. How crazy is that, really? That brings hope. If someone searches something that they are struggling with, they could somehow end up on my site reading my experiences and what I've learned in a similar situation. How cool! You have the power to influence, and you do have something that's worth saying. Never let the unknowns, or the feeling of failure stop you from being uniquely you. God is SO proud of you when you do something that He made you to love. It's crazy awesome!!! #BeUnique #StayMotivated I have a lot on my mind tonight as I write this, and I have so many things that I feel I should share.
Last night I was talking to a friend about God. I have been pretty frustrated and exhausted with my job for months and months now. Lately however, I have noticed that my attitude at work isn't so great. A few months ago I took on the role as supervisor at my workplace, and it has been a hard transition. I went from being only a little "higher up" than all my co-workers to being in charge of them. It has been difficult for them to adjust to this, if they are even trying.. I am honestly trying my best, but social anxiety and stress have been conquering me quite a bit. Anyway, in my conversation last night, the fact that God is and can use me in my workplace came up. That is the truth! It's hard to KNOW that in the everyday, and act on it. But I do have an influence there. "Actions speak louder than words". If I have a good attitude and am motivated, others will notice. They may follow in my steps and learn self-motivation as well! It's actually crazy how much what you do matters. I am actually hoping to move on from my job in the next few months. I have a huge and crazy plan, and I'm actually a little hesitant to tell people about it. I know I will be judged, and looked down on, especially by older adults. But I am young, why can't I challenge myself and do something a little untraditional or crazy?? More to be announced about that later, but I am just saying. God can use you exactly where you are. Sometimes when you want to make a change and have a big decision to make, the answer or solution isn't black and white. Sometimes you just have to have faith that in whatever you decide to do, God will be with you. Sometimes you just have to step out, and stop asking what you should do. Have faith! He loves you and is working everything together for the good of those who love Him. Romans 8:28 #ChallengeYourself #BeMotivated #DoSomethingDifferent |
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