All in the Family

Its the week after Christmas and I'm full of stories! This has truly been one the best Christmas' ever.

God is really working in my family's life. Like any family we are not perfect by any means. I've stated before my intermediate family is not really in church any longer, but I can honestly say they still love God. They have a funny way of showing it, but nevertheless I'm still convinced they do. Especially after this Christmas.

Saturday my Grandma took us older grandchildren shopping, my two sisters my cousin Megan and I. On this little trip my cousin opened up about how hard life is now. See, she recently moved out and is living a life she knows she shouldn't be and now she is starting to regret some decisions and is wanting to make something of her life, which got us on a great conversation about how bringing God back in her life would help that and I really think it gave her hope!

Christmas was Sunday. The Tuesday after we had a family dinner, everyone was there and we were having one of our good ole' family "discussions". This one started out on woman in ministry, which got me worked up lol and somehow led into hounding my sister about why she was moving.

My sister is 17 and has decided to move out of my parents house to live with her biological grandma. I have two little sisters who were adopted. One when she was 3 and the other was 5. The one that was 5 remembers a lot from her childhood, before she came to us. So, my guess is she wanted to get to know her grandma a little better. With that being said everyone in our family is a little confused about her plans, if she has any at all. So, there was some discussion about that and it really got my sister and mom to open up about some stuff they have been dealing with, which was really good for them. My uncle started talking to them about how God can help them and my Great Grandma suggested we prayed. So, we did and God's presence was there. It was something my family really needed and God once again showed me that he is in complete control. Rachel afterwards said she felt lighter and at more peace...which I answered ...

THAT'S JESUS!

OK, 3rd and last story! So, I went to Colorado ( I mentioned this in the last blog) with a group of a few amazing young people. One of which I got a little closer with then I thought I was going to. I'm always cautious about saying anything about my "love life" on my blog because God knows that can change...a lot and it is no ones business, but this is an exception... I really like him!! hahaha Anyway Thursday night he came over and met most of the family. They loved him, which is a miracle and it means a lot to me for them to like him. He liked them also. Said he felt right at home. I'm really excited to see what God has in store for us.

So, there is my Christmas .... like I said one of my best<3

Love my family and so happy that God is in control:)

Colorado {Dec. 14th - 21st, 2011}

So a couple weeks ago I was asked if I wanted to go on an all expense paid, home missions trip to Colorado! Sounds intriguing, right? ....So, I said yes! The week before I was dreading it. Going to Colorado sounded like fun, but going with the people that was going...not so much! But I think it was God's will for me to go because I tried making other plans and they fell through.

So, here I am in Greeley, Colorado! We came in Wednesday night really late and the family was automatically warm and welcoming, which made me feel more comfortable. Thursday night church was scheduled. I was teaching Sunday school. We did puppets and taught our lesson on "God is Bigger"!

Friday we helped set up for their daughters graduation and that night we had another service! Johnnie preached on "We are people of the Name" ....Good stuff!

Saturday we helped with the graduation, which wasn't a big deal at all, but they were so grateful. That night they found out I could sing and play....

So, Sunday I sang and played the piano, but Sunday was fantastic. I taught the little kiddos about Jesus being the Reason for the Season. They are so precious. That afternoon we went to a smaller home missions church about an hour away. They found out I felt called to preach...so I preached on "Worshiping instead of Worrying" and Nate preached on "The Power of Magnification" and Johnnie preached on "God's Presence Identifies Us". All great and Bro. Cabrerra was so grateful, but honestly he blessed us. As did the Kiwimagi's! It just grew my love and desire to help small churches. They are so important. They're set in these remote area's where churches are so needed and they have such an opportunity to reach that city. I'm so privileged to be a part of this trip ...and I don't regret coming at all:D

......and I grew more fond of the people that came too lol

Mark 9:35 And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.”

Love,

Ally

Captured By...

In a Society

Captured By

Sin and the Plessure Within

I Found Myself Captured By the Same

Running After a Life of Wealth and Fame

This World had so Much to Offer

I Could Go to USF and Become a Doctor

Or Mizzou and Be A Lawyer or Writer

I Could go to Some Tech School and Fix Computers

Or a Beauty School and be a Hair Doer

And as Great as this All May Seem

Making Good Money and Living the Dream

I Soon Realized....This World Really Didn't Have Much to Offer

I Could Find Way More at the Altar

See this Never Really was My Dream

God had Other Plans for Me

Since I was Small

I was Captured by a Call

A Call to do Great Things

A Call to Ministry

But I Ran and Hid

Lord, You Don't Want this Kid

I'm nothing special

My Family isn't in church

I've Got backage and Hurt

I'm Broken and Bruised

I can't be used

But John 14:12 says; "The Things That I do You Shall Do Also, Even Greater"

And Who Am I to Doubt the Creator

He Said He Would Make a Way

And Only by is Mercy and Grace

I stand Here Today

Once Captured My Own Will and What the World Said Was Cool

I'm Now Captured By God's Will and this School

But Enough About Me

I Don't say this for My Own Glory

But to Open Your Eyes

What Are You Captured By

This World and Its Sin

Making Big Money or Fitting In

For Some of You it's Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend

Or I Don't Know

Call of Duty and Halo...

Nah I Know You Know Better Then That

You've Been Called and You Can't Deny It

You can Hide From It or Fight It

All You Can Do is Say

"Lord, Here I Am

Ready

To Do Whatever It Takes

No Matter the Sacrifice I May Have to Make

I Can't Do Any Thing Other Than This

I've Been Captured and Thats All That's to It."

First Sermon...

Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Ain't No Valley Low Enough to Keep Me from Jesus!

I was asked to preach Dec. 4th and teach a class November 16th so I thought I'd share a little bit about what I will be speaking on.....

Psalms 23:4 Yay though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil for thou art with me...

Psalms 27:1,6 The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is my strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid....

...Therefore will I offer in His tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea I will sing praises unto the Lord!

It's not always going to be easy, sometimes it'll be a sacrifice, but no matter how high the mountain or how low the valley, worship God with your all!

Why ?

1. Because of His promises

Phil. 4:13 - you can do all things through Christ

Romans 8:39 - nothing can separate us from the love of God

Isaiah 54:17 - no weapon formed against you shall prosper

Psalms 91:11 - gave His angels charge of you

Isaiah 51:11 - He gives us Joy

Isaiah 53:5 - by His stripes we are healed

Phil. 4:19 - He will supply all your needs

Heb. 13:5 - He will never leave you or forsake you

2. Because of who He is

Job 19: 25 Redeemer

Isaiah 7:14 Immanuel

Isaiah 9:6 Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

Daniel 9: 25 Messiah

Matthew 1:21 Jesus

Matthew 1:1 Son of David

Matthew 8:20 Son of Man

Luke 2:11 Savior

Luke 1:32 Son of the Most High

John 6:48 Bread of Life

John 10:11 Good Shepherd

John 8:58 I am

John 1:29 Lamb of God

John 14:6 The Way, the Truth the Life

John 8:12 Light of the World

John 11:25 Resurrection and Life

John 1:1 “In the Beginning was the word and the word was with God

and the word was God.”

Acts 3:14 Holy and Righteous

Romans 11:26 Deliverer

1 Cor. 10:4 Rock

Colossians 1:16 Creator

1 Timothy 1:17 Eternal

1 Timothy 6:15 The King of kings and Lord of lords

Hebrews 2:10 Author of our salvation

Hebrews 9:14 Great High Priest

Hebrews 12:2 The Author and perfecter of faith

Rev. 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” “Who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Rev 22:13 “ I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the Last, the beginning and the end.”

Rev 22:16 the bright and Morning Star

I challenge you to worship God with all your heart soul and mind regardless of your present situation!

“Don’t let any mountain, no matter how high, or any valley, no matter how low keep you from worshipping Jesus! “

There is a lot more, but that's the gist of it!!! In Jesus name, Lord go with me!!!!!

With Love,

Ally

Crazy Girl

There is a country song by Eli Young Band called 'Crazy Girl'
The chorus goes something like this...

Crazy girl, don't you know that I love you?
I wouldn't dream of going nowhere
Silly woman, come here let me hold you
Have I told you lately I love you like crazy, girl?
Like crazy, girl

This song came to mind a couple days ago as I was sitting in my dorm room crying because I guy here at my school basically called me a hooker (because my skirt was "too tight") in front of a ton of people including parents and pastors. I was so embarrassed and I don't know how you react when your embarrassed, but I cry. So there I was upset and angry at the guys at my school!
This wasn't the first time these guys have upset me and I wasn't the only girl who felt this way.
In fact many of the girls were upset and were talking to me about how ugly they feel because these guys told them so or were joking about them or they over heard them say there were no cute girls at this school. So, it got me thinking "am I ugly", and "why do these guys feel this way" and my conclusion is simple....
WHO CARES!
This is for all you girls... YOU ARE NOT UGLY!
First of all your Pentecostal young ladies so regardless you are pretty! You are draped in the Glory of God and you embody holiness. It doesn't get any prettier then that. Second guys are not men they are boys and they obviously aren't who God has planned for you life because whoever God does have for you is going to think you are GORGEOUS inside and out!
And lastly and most importantly there is already somebody who thinks that and loves you unconditionally. His name is JESUS!
I mentioned before that country song 'Crazy Girl' this song came to mind as if God was singing it to me. I'm crazy to think that I'm not special, that I'm not beautiful, and if you are feeling down and out and think you will never get married because no guys like you come to Jesus, let Him hold you ...He loves you like crazy girl- and He has someone special for you just let Him work out the details.

Love,
Ally

I am where I'm supposed to be...

Last weekend a group of students went to Wisconsin for a outreach trip. I signed up for a bunch of them, but I think it was God that I went on this on.

What was supposed to be a 7-hour trip took more like 8, but finally we got there about midnight Friday night. Saturday morning we got up early and headed to the small missions church there in De Pere. This church changed my life.

They have church at a community center they rent out every Sunday and Wednesday night. So, Saturday we sat outside the building and made up little track baggies to hang on the doors. There were eight people from Gateway and about ten or fifteen from the church and we went door knocking (sort of). It was more like just passing out tracks and hanging them on doors, but we did speak to a few people, which all went well. Everyone was nice and receptive.

We then held a little praise service in the park and served BBQ. Only one person from the door knocking came out, but that is one more soul then we had before. Everyone was so worried about how this service was going to work out because we were not prepared and neither was the church, but the service turned out amazing. It was simple, but impacting and I know God spoke to some people. Including me. It just goes to show it doesn’t matter where or how you have church God can still move.

Sunday morning we went to their church. It was small, but on fire. We sang a few songs and one of Gateways own preached. Altar call is where my life was touched. The service was a typical “We got the blood of the cross” message. Great, but not really impacting my life, but it did touch some people including the pastor’s daughter whose husband nine weeks ago was sedated and is now in a hospital with brain damage. They have two babies and before he was a very smart guy working with some company where he and only one other guy could do that job. Needless to say she was dealing with some pain. So I went and prayed for her and as I was this woman leans into me and says “I rebuke the spirit of fear, and I pray you listen to what God asks you to speak to others…I know you have a word from God for her” and instantly something fell off of me as if there was a muzzle on my mouth and then all of the sudden there was not. I spoke something to her, but I have no idea what it was, but whatever it was it must have meant something because she broke out in praise.

Then there was a girl, whose name was Rachel. Her, her husband and her two kids attended this home missions church. You could tell they were fairly new converts and something was telling me she was still dealing with some trials and temptations and maybe even some discouragement about whether or not God wanted her in His kingdom. So I spoke to her to and the same thing, The Spirit of God broke in her.

Let me get one thing straight before I go on this isn’t about me, this isn’t even me because the me I know could not and would not do this. This was and is strictly God.

As we were getting ready to leave the lady that had earlier laid hands on me came up to me and looked me square in the eyes with tears in her eyes and said something along lines of “ You have an extreme calling on your life. Don’t quit, God will make a way and he will give you the words to speak”. Then she proceeded to beg me to keep in touch with her. That is not all. I had stopped talking to her and she was talking to another guy from our group and some guy from the church came up and started to converse with them as well. She said something like “ you have special calling on your life” he says thanks and then points to me and says so does she. The guy from the church agreed with her and said, “ I could tell when she was praying”. Two people who had not talked about it together pretty much said the same thing. The lady told me also that she had noticed something on Saturday, but had waited to see what would happen Sunday.

I’m overwhelmed right now. I’m not sure how I feel. Joy? Yes, but also surprised and shocked. I’ve been praying about my prayer lately because I felt like my prayers were not all they could be, but according to this lady and guy they are far beyond what I thought they were, although what happened today was not me it was God, but I think that’s the point of all this. Where I’m at is not about me. What I pray is not my words, but God’s. This calling is not for me or about me. It is about God.

I don’t really understand what all happened that weekend or this whole Gateway experience, but I do know this is where I’m supposed to be. I thank God for believing in me. I will do what He has called me to do.

With Love,

Ally

Not What I Expected, but Learning Everyday

I remember when I first started talking about going to Gateway. A lot of people told me to be careful because a lot of people go there and change for the worst. They make the wrong friends and the ministry they once had, they no longer feel called to it. I was told from many to not be naive in believing that everyone there was there for the right reasons. I understood them, but didn't take it to heart, but man they wern't kidding. It seriously suprises me how many fake people there are, and how many people who call themselves christians, but don't truely act like Christians.

That isn't all that suprises me. Its not all I thought it was going to be. I recieved a work study, which I felt so blessed to have only to find out i'm working 20 hours a week, double shifts Monday through Thursday and a shift on Sunday and I don't have time for another job becuase of school. I also am always late for church because I work till 7.

I HATE BEING LATE FOR CHURCH!!!

There are many other things that have not been all I had expect, but despite the dissapointment there has been some good things that I didn't expect either.

I learn something new everyday. I have these classes that are insane like Pentecostal Theology, and Old Testament that I'm not even sure how i'm going to pass, but I love going to because lessons are so good. We pray before every class, I love that!

I've come to realize that I can easily fall into this state of complacency here. Go to class where I learn about God, go to church, pray the same prayer. Think "Oh I'm at Gateway I don't have to try any harder at this relationship with God stuff", but really I need to try harder. I want to grow daily. I want to leave changed...for the better. I've also come to realize waking up a few minutes earlier every morning and going to the chapel to pray has made a huge difference on my day to day expereince. It gives me patience about all the stuff that hasn't been what I expected and helps me to stay strong and to grow everyday.

I'm loving Gateway more and more everyday!

And I'm so excited see what all God has planned for my life. I know that is why I'm here so no reason to worry about the small things! God wants me here lol

With Love,

Ally<3

Day 1

GATEWAY IS UNREAL!

I was so nervous and paranoid that it wasn't going to be all I'd hope for, but in fact I believe it's going to be even better!

I get there and things aren't really going so well. The school was missing papers of mine, and come to find out I didn't receive the music scholarship I was relying on, so I wasn't sure how I was going to do this.

I turned to my mom at one point and said "If they don't except a smaller down payment then 15% of what I owe, I'm going home"

I was there from 9am to almost 5pm. I moved all my stuff in, got my class schedule, met a bunch of people ( Some of which I already knew), and finally after waiting for what seemed forever I sat down with the financial advisor.

This is when I turned to my mom and said the comment above. She just shrugged, but I was on the verge of tears. Although so was she, but only because she couldn't believe how dirty and small the rooms were and in my room one of the glass window panes were missing.

But there we were talking to this financial advisor. He's just sitting there reviewing my files for a couple minutes then says, "Ok so you have two scholarships we can subtract from your tuition." I'm confused at this point because as far as I knew I only had one. Then he says " You have the work study for $3500, and you have one for $1000 from the Florida District UPCI." So, now I'm even more confused. I applied for that one, but didn't think I was accepted, but he informed they recieved a check and I very much so was accepted!

I couldn't believe my ears. Did I hear him right!
It was miracle!

So I put a small down payment down with money still left in the bank, and my monthly payments are only $345.

So you think this is amazing!!! That isn't all God has done!

So I got this piece of junk car, right?!?! I'm always stressing about and putting money in that I don't have. I was all paranoid about taking it way up here, but just the other day, right before I left my mom gave me here Mercedes! Told me she'd feel safer with me taking that.

*TALK ABOUT A BLESSING*

So it's been one blessing after another. God is good and I'm so excited about Bible College now. So excited about what God has in store!

My first day was a success and I know the rest will be even better!!!

" Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen"

Love,

Ally

The Journey Begins

Since I was 12 I've felt called to ministry, where that was to take me to who knew, but now its starting to pan out.

I always wanted to go to bible college for as long as I can remember. Although it never seemed realistic it was still in the back of my mind. Now, It's more then a thought, it's reality. I sent my paperwork in, filled out some scholarship applications, and got my Pastor's consent. A couple months went by, I hadn't heard about any scholarships and so I just assumed it was not God's will for me to go yet. It took awhile and alot of prayers, but I soon gained a peace about it.

About a month ago now I was at church camp just having a good time not really thinking about bible college and I recieved an email saying "Congratulations, you have been excpeted for a work study program, 20 hrs a week, $3500 year towards tuition." OMG I think I started crying, but that wasn't all. I recieved another email from the music director at Gateway stating I was recommended for a music scholarship!!!!!!

So, plans have changed again. I am now leaving in a week for Gateway College of Evangelism in St. Louis. It's so unreal. It still hasn't hit me, but here it goes!!!!!

I am very excited, but also a tad bit nervous along with a few other emotions, but I've come to realize this must be God's will! He has opened so many doors thus far and he will continue to do so.

FAITH

Its such a small word, just 5 letters, but yet it is so hard to grasp!

So here is my message to you! If you feel called and God has placed a burden on your heart, but right now it looks merely impossible. Remember this....

Faith is the substance of things hoped for- so your hoping God will make a way

And its the evidence of things not seen- Which means if you have faith God sees that as evidence that you can endure this calling he has sat upon you.

If it is His will, which IT IS.... we are talking about His kingdom! You don't just come up with burdens all by yourself in your head- THAT IS GOD!!!! If it is His will... sit back, pray, stay strong in your relationsip with Him and let God take care of it and just trust he knows what he is doing!!!!!

So that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 1 Corinthians 2: 5

He knows best....

Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience. James 1: 3

I know its alot harder to believe then to read it, but constantly remind yourself its only making you stronger. PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!!!

.....and when you get there remember where you came from!!!

HERE I COME GATEWAY:)

Love,

Ally

I'm Flattered - "Calling all Models"

I went to Camp last week and they took this pic of me praying! Later I was asked by someone if they could use this pic for a blog they were apart of! I was flattered and honored and the blog post is phenomenal so I thought I'd repost it...

Dear Ladies in the Lord,

This week I attended and returned from church camp. I helped assist my cousin in directing the music and back-up vocals, which to my surprise was a very challenging job! I went to camp thinking that I would be doing only that, and that nothing in my life would really be different when I returned home; but as I was there, something became different. I noticed that I carried myself and thought differently than my normal self would have.

I sometimes struggle with self-esteem issues; and I think as an apostolic young lady, we all do at one time or another due to the un-leveled judgment that the world puts on us because we stand out so much! But this week I was content with myself. It wasn’t so much because I was surrounded with people that act, look, and believe in the same things that I do; but I realized something…

Everybody in this world gets judged by others, apostolic or not. Something about you is always going to be wrong, or weird, or just not normal to someone else. So why try to fix it or fit in? I have always loved the idea of being my own person, but I have never liked to be judged. I believe that as ladies of our Lord we have to stand out! Godly women are the “models” for apostolic holiness standards, and beauty! So stand out and be a model for godly things that are pure; for we are beautiful in God’s eyes!

1 Peter 2:9 - “For you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

Loving my Burden

I know it has been a long while since I last posted a blog. I've had somethings on my heart, but I knew camp and congress and all that good stuff was coming up so I'd thought I hold out for a lil while and see what else God does in my life, but I cant hold my silence any longer!!!!

The devil has really been coming against me more so then ever the past couple of months. From having to put around $1000 in my car ( not in my budget) to then going to camp and the first few services feeling dead as a door nob to the spirit. FINALLY I had enough I was going on my 4th service at camp and I was still dead! I WAS DONE I told satan to get thee behind me in the name of Jesus I'm a child of the most high God and no one and I mean no one can get in the middle of my praise!!!!!! Haha i don't know why I'm laughing becuase I was dead serious that night!!!

See the devil knows what God is going to be doing through me! So he is trying to prevent me from going to where he is sending me and you want to know why this is so humorous to me....Because the Devil thinks he is so sneaky, conniving and smart, but in reality is so dumb .... God knows all things and through Him all things are possible! So I'm just going to keep on praying, keep on praising, and keep on keeping on!!!

At times it is so hard to even imagine myself doing some of the things God wants me to do! I'm like God are you crazy Im not qualified for this kind of work and you know what he says " I'm not looking for those who are 'qualified' I'm looking for those who are sanctified!!!" Do you know the deffinition of sanctified. Most assume "oh its someone who is holy blah blah blah a jesus freak", but in reality it is someone who is once a sinner, but by the grace of God was justified then redeemed and is now holy and sactified in HIS eyes!

God has called me and I know what to and for awhile I've been brushing it off not because I don't want to do the will of God. I just didn't think I was the person to do. I didn't really like the burden God had put on my heart. It means persucution from family and friends. It means probably living off of raman noodles and PB&J for a while. Plust I don't even have money for bible college. It also means giving my whole life and everything I could accomplish away ...to God !!!!!

BUT why in the world am I looking at this from negative stand point!?!?!? Now I know persuction makes me STRONGER. Needing money and living humbly makes me RELY ON GOD more heavily. And I giving my whole life to God isn't something I HAVE to do it is something I AM BLESSED with doing!!!

So Lord THANK YOU for believing in my, for blessing me with a burden for this generation, and thank you for all you have done, are doing, and are going to do!!!!!

If You acknowledge God...He WILL Make A Way!!!! Prov. 3:6

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE,

Ally

Respect

We always talk about respecting others and getting respect from others, but why not respecting yourself!?!?

Recently my cousin came into town. I love this girl with all my heart, but sometimes we get into it. I don't know that I would call them areguments maybe discussions, but either way we are always at it. Its either that or really heart felt discussions. This time it was both rolled up into one. She hasn't been living the way she should and she is starting to realize it and she also is realizing that alot people, young girls to be more specific, arn't living the way they should be either. The age when girls start getting into to stuff that they should not seems to be getting younger and younger. Lately my cousin has been talking to this 14 year old who has done just as much stuff as she has the only difference my cousin started at 18 not 14. It is sad and it hurts to hear that from such a young girl.

We have been talking about ways we can help these girls who feel like they aren't worth anything more. There isn't much we can say or do, but what we can we will. I want to start out by saying ....

YOUR A PRECIOUS DIOMOND

Whether you don't see that or believe it, it is true. God made you one of a kind. You are special, precious, and ment to be kept and charished. Your like the diomond in the rough. Right now you don't see much potential, but give it time, clean yourself up, and allow the wise to chizel you and scolp you and you will see that you derserve to be RESPECTED!

"A virtuous woman is far above rubies" Prov. 31:10

Megan's words of wisdom

There is something that has been on my heart that i need to share because ik it is a growing problem these days that needs to be stoped. And for those of u that kno me i'm sure ur gonna think that i'm bein hypocritical. But fact is when u take time to realize things about urself u figure out ur not alone....and ik i'm not the only one who needs to hear this.

Women and Girls of this world:

First of all, you are beautiful and important to me and the people in your lives that love you and care about u. Never forget u r worth a million dollars and the only one worthy of having all of u is the person willing to pay that price. :) Never give up and never think ur hopeless because u rnt. every person is salvagable if they r willing to be saved. But it is up to u and your choice is the only thing that matters dont let neone tell u different. But remember that doesn't mean dont listen to others and wat they have to say, God gave u 2 ears and 1 mouth. Which means u need to listen twice as much as u tlk, and a wise adult can see that and embrace it. so dont just blow off wat i'm saying as just me tryna preach....because i am no better than anyone of u, in fact ya'll are prolly better in me than many ways. i''m just trying to help others through my experiences, i want u to learn from my mistakes. because ik if i would have just listened to the advise of my family and smart friends i would have saved myself from alot of heartache and pain. I dont kno where ur at or ur situation or even if ur having any problems at all. but i just want all of u to kno how amazing u r and how much u mean to me and the people around u. And never take the blessings u have for granted. I love you all and ur in my prayers. :)

Love Meg & Ally

The straw that breaks the camels back

I KNOW...I haven't wrote in a really long time. I just felt like if i was to write something these past few months it wouldn't have been positive so here is the news.

A lot of junk is going on in my life some good. most bad. Have a lot of things to pay for that I don't have money for and seems to just be adding up. Its one thing after another! First I wreck my dad's car into mine busting his head light and ripping my mirror off. Then my air conditioning stops blowing cold I get it checked out its ganna cost me around $1000 to get it fixed. Come to find out i owe my school around $115 which I thought I had a scholarship for, but I guess not, which brings me to my next point....I'm probably not getting my scholarship for the next semester which means i have no money for school so I've been praying about just going to gateway in the fall.

Money...wish it grew on trees!

But, despite all that God has blessed me....Spiritually that is. I went to a young ministers conference this past weekend. One of the best conferences I've ever been to. The first night was phenomenal. After the sermon during altar call some guy came and prayed with me and just started prophesying and I know it was God because the kid knew like everything. I mean he was talking about how I deal with criticism from even my family and that I need stop worrying about things God has it all under control. He told me I'm a woman of God, I have a high calling on my life and if I just stay strong through it all God will bless me.

***JUST PHENOMENAL***

I went to a lot of services this weekend but the first and the last were the best. The last sermon was entitled "The Straw That Breaks The Camel's Back"

Basically the sermon explained that not one piece of straw could break a camel's back, but over time adding on and on and on at one point there will be a straw that will break it and maybe just maybe this will be the straw that does it. Ha which an other words means ....one prayer, one worship service isn't going to break the devil, but you add prayer after prayer, worship service and another after awhile the devil will see your not giving up so he will and maybe just maybe this is the services, this is the prayer that will break him.

***SO POWERFUL***

So you know what I'm just ganna give it to God!

Worship Him through the good and the bad!

HE'S GOT IT UNDER CONTROL!

Desperation

Two guys went fishing. Every time the one guy would catch something bigger then 6 inches he threw it back. He did this numerous times. Finally the other guy couldn’t take it any more he asked him why he kept throwing back those perfectly good fish. The guy replied, my fish fryer is only 6 inches long. IT’S TIME TO GET A BIGGER FISH FRYER.

I went to Chicago this past week. It didn't go as planned, but it turned out better then I could have imagined. The church I went to while I was there, Bro Barron's, was just out of this world. So on fire, so phenomanal and just what I needed. I was able to go 3 times and each time I recieved something from God. He was just so evident there.

I mean this church I can't even begin to desribe the power of God that is there. I could go on and on for hours. The people just didn't hold back. They worshiped and worshiped and worshiped some more with all that was withen them. The best part is this church consisted of less then 30 people and 2 of the 3 services were held in the Pastor's living room. Got to love home mission churches.

If a church of around 20 people can worship like that what's stopping us .Why do we put our worship in a box? Don’t jump too high, don’t clap too loud, or don’t raise your arms to high. It’s time to upgrade our fryers to some bigger and better ones. No more standing in then back or waiting for the right time, no more “conservative worship”!

THE TIME IS NOW!

I’m sorry but what in the world is conservative worship. Since when did God say he wanted only a little worship, or only the bare minimal. No, his word clearly states in Psamls 66 - MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE and in Psalms 81- SING ALOUD UNTO GOD and in Psalms 47- CLAP YOU HANDS and SHOUT UNTO GOD WITH A VOICE OF TRIUPH and in Psalms 150 - The bible tells us to PRAISE HIM WITH TIMBREL and DANCE!!!!!!!

There are times where quiet prayer is necessary. I understand that and I love those sincere, precious moments with God, but we tend to forget that there is also a time of rejoicing, and dancing. We have to stop caring what the person next to us thinks when we speak in tongues or if it’s cool or not to jump up and down. IT’S NOT ABOUT THEM OR US ….ITS ABOUT GOD!!!!!!

I’m praying for revival, some good ole’ Pentecostal revival. TONGUE TALKING, HOLY ROLLIN REVIVAL!!!!!!! Its time for apostolic young people to remember who they are and what they are to be. We are a chosen generation. Sing and dance like David sang and danced. He was a man after God’s own heart…hmmmm I wonder why! Maybe its because he worshiped Him day and night…REGARDLESS!!!

It’s time for hunger, Its time for boldness, its time to break free from that thing holding you back from completely letting loose for God, that thing keeping you from giving your all. ITS TIME FOR DESPERATION<3

With Love,

Ally

The Ears of God

I pray to God daily yada yada blah blah blah lol God doesn't always answer my numerous prayers but he always listens!

I went to a youth rally in Gainesville this past weekend called operation rescue. Bro Tom Gaddy preached 2 phenomenal messages, the 1st was "the Second Most Important Decision You'll Ever Make" which he talked about how important choosing the right person to marry is. The first important decision you'll make is to serve God! Saturday morning he preached a message entitled "Leave the Church" talking about taking the message of truth and salvation outside the church and witnessing to your friends, family and community.

Honestly, I didn't get much from the sermons, but me being the needy kid that I am, once the altar was open, hurried down and started professing all my cares and concerns to God....and you know he didn't answer right then and there that night or morning, but I know he heard me! I know this because eventually he did just now how I was asking Him to or how I was expecting Him to.

You know I think that's what we fail to remember...that its not our expectations or our plans, but God's!

I ask for another job or a different one with more hours, but God just makes the one I have better! I ask for answers, for a prophesy from some minister or something and God sends someone I least expect to give me answers and all these other things I'm asking for I know he hears my cry and he will guide and direct me the way HE wants it to go!!!!

...And he knows best, so God I give you my life do with it what you will<3

With Love,

Allyson

"Expect The Unexpected"

Five years ago my family moved my two little sisters and I to Florida. I never realized how much my life would change. Not only did I start a new school, get new friends, a new church, but even my family life changed. Little by little my family fell out of church to the point where they didn't even go but maybe once a month. It was hard, not only for my walk with God, but also to watch them slowly, but surly lean to a life without God. I can't say I was perfect I fell out at one point also, but when I got back the only thing I ever prayed for was for them. I prayed God's will, I prayed that their hearts would be opened that they would get a hunger and that things would go back to the way they used to be so many years ago. 5 years I prayed this prayer and this past Sunday...

*GOD ANSWERED IT*

I'm not sure what got a hold of her, but whatever it was it brought my mom down to the altar and for what seemed a lifetime of praying and fasting going to waste I soon saw that it was not. My mom was dwelling in the presence of the Almighty once again. Hands raised, voice crying out, pleading for mercy and being renewed in the Holy Ghost!!!! I don't think I've ever experienced such a joy. It was overwhelming and far more then I expected. She not only got renewed, but she is changing right before my very eyes. She is doing this fast with me, she is a happier person, God blessed her with job after being unemployed for over a year and family life has been far more pleasant needless to say!

I love it love it love it<3

I'm so proud of her and all that God has in store for her and my family. It's going to be an amazing year!!!!

Thank you friends and family who have stood by my side and prayed with me! It means so much to me<3...and Billy Shear for helping me with this post!!! lol :)

With Love,

Ally

Order in the Court

Positive Law vs. Natural Law

~who do you think will win~

First lets lay out the definition ...

Positive Law- law set up by a soveirn ex. King, constitution

Natural Law- what is morally acceptable according to personal perception - what you think is right or wrong

I was sitting in my business law class tuesday night as my profressor started discussing the "fight" between positive and natural law. He used this example...

Stealing- Its against the positive law, but in some cases, according to natural law its necessary or okay to steal such as, "he was starving so he stole food from a grocery store." Regardless in the end, no matter what the excuse he will get in trouble for stealing because positive law will always triump natural law. ALWAYS!

This got me thinking! I do this alot with my walk with God. Christians do this alot in their life as well. Positive law represents what God and the Bible says and natural law represents your convinctions and flesh. The fight between our flesh and what God says has been going on for ages...and the war will never end, but the fight can be weakend when you gain a relationship with God!

Unlike politics, God actually cares lol and most importantly civil disobediance doesn't work. In the end you will either obey or disobey.

When Jonah's natural law took control he was swallowed by a whale, but when, oh, but when he obeyed and called on the Lord not only was he freed, but he saved a whole city!

Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and obey and practice it! Luke 11: 28

when you obey positive law and ignore your natural law or change your natural law...

hahha YES change it...strengthen your convictions!!!!

...God will in return bless you and be able to do great things through you!!!

All we need is a little

Peace ...

& less

War <3

with love,

Ally

Blank Canvas

*HAPPY NEW YEAR*

I already went over in my last blog how crazy this past year has been so this post isn't going to be a reminiscent of 2010! No instead this post is going to be highlight of 2011!!!!!!

I wont say this past year was a waste, but looking back I did nothing, well not enough for God's Kingdom atleast. So, I've made up in mind 2011 I will do everything I possibly can for God! No matter what that may be!

I'm going to try to go on a missions trip, teach some bible studies, reach out to the younger girls at my church, and I don't know exactly, but whatever opportunity comes up I will take it in a heart beat!

I'm sick of being the average christian! Just going to church, praising God, reading my bible and praying! All those things are GREAT but God calls each of us to so much more. Mark 16:15 Go ye unto the world, and preach the GOSPEL!!!!!

I could look back on my life and think wow I'm such a screw up, I'm not meant to preach the Gospel by any means, God doesn't want to use me blah blah blah! Believe me when I say, I just as much as everyone else has no right to do anything for God's Kingdom, but that's why I do have a right! Because I've been there, I've done that and through it all I'm still here loving Jesus with everything I have:)

If I can do it so can you. This is a new year, new beginnings, a BLANK CANVAS sits before you. What you draw on that canvas is totally up to you. You can let the world and the people around you draw what they want on it, you could draw what you and your flesh wants on it or you can let the God who drew this beautiful world on His blank canvas draw a beautiful and blessed life on your canvas.

I'm so excited about this year, this is the year that GREAT things are going to happen. Miracles are going to happen, Blessings are going to be evident and Burdens are going to be lifted and on top of it all you and I are going to step out of our comfort zones and take this world by storm!

ARE YOU READY?!?!?!?

With love,

Ally <3