From Rags to Riches

Once upon a time in far away land lived a little girl who loved Jesus. She was always taught to love Jesus, but as time went on she had to find out who he was for herself and decide if she was going to live for Him or for this world. She decided, after many mistakes and wrong paths, that she would live for God and God alone. 

It wasn't always easy. Many people did not approve of her decision, but then again there were many people who were very proud of her. 

She went on to follow after Christ even in her career and attended Bible College, but even there she dealt with the devil and his evil ways. He did everything he could to bring her down in high school and in college, but God had other plans for this young girl. She was a child of the King and destined to do great things. Although she did not know this for sure she believed she was called and held strong and by much prayer and a fasting she did. 

She is not where she is going, but she is far from where she came from.

I AM A PRINCESS

but once upon a time I was just a peasant trying to make it this crazy world.

Little did I know I was a child of the King. 

God has done so much for me in my short 23 years of living. He was there with me growing up. When I had to live for Him by myself- He was there and he kept me.

When I went off to college- He provided for me

Now as an adult- He has blessed me with an amazing, Godly husband, an awesome church, and Pastor and he continually blesses me financially and spiritually. 

I AM BLESSED

But I never want to forget where I came from.

We had a special speaker at church today who made a valid point that I just have to share...

"God will allow our past to be brought up, so we don't soon forget where God has brought us from"

The Israelites continuously forgot where God had brought them from. They complained every day about one thing or another, but little did they know what was coming. 

I HAVE A PROMISE

Just like the Isrealites God has promised us a land full of milk and honey. Lest I forget all he has done for me and all he is going to do. I like to be reminded that I'm not all that.

Being a singer I get complemented often and that can so easily get to my head and instead of my "talent" being used for God's glory, it becomes about me. 

My daily prayer is "Less of me, more of You, Jesus." 

What better way to decrease myself and increase God then by remembering who I used to be and who God has made me. It is only by the grace of God I am who I am today. We must remember to be THANKFUL. 

There is this awesome song a women at my church sings called "Thank You on My Lips." 

The verses talk about such simple things like waking up in the morning, thank you Lord.

Giving me food to eat and putting shoes on my feet, thank you Lord! 

For taking this nobody and making me heavenly royalty, thank you Lord!

I can't help but think of this great story in the bible about this women named Esther. She may have been the queen, but she never forgot who her true King was.

FROM RAGS TO RICHES

but never forget those rags are a part of who we are and that is okay. 

God made us into something beautiful. 

What an awesome God we serve! 

Only He could take something so messed up, worthless, and broken and see the worth in them,

 heal all the broken pieces and make them beautiful.