"Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth."
This verse is a tough one for me. Just today I was tempted to lash out, but I chose to take the high road. We all go through this at one point or another, where we want to simply scream out what we want to say and somehow convince the other person(s) listening that we're right and they're wrong. Oh, the joys of being human. It has also been a struggle with my relationships in the past. They chose to fill me with empty words of promises, and never follow through. It's very difficult for me to believe them and take their word for good. An another instance is when one of my ex's decided he was going to tell me he loved me when all he wanted was to be physically intimate with me. It's so hard to be nineteen and to not believe every word a guy says because you're so afraid to lose them. And now, four years later, I have learned to be more cautious and protective of myself when it comes to love. Jesus has my heart, He's guarding it, and my future husband has to be so engulfed in Jesus that he has to seek Him to find me.
Today is my daddy's birthday, and I asked him what he wanted for his birthday about a week ago. He asked to spend time with me and my step-mom. I kind of swept this off my shoulder and didn't really think about his response. Then it hit me - our time is precious on this earth and it's up to us as Christians to not only tell people we love them, but to humbly show them. It goes back to that old saying that words speak louder than words. Prime example...
One of my dear friends asked me why I chose to not technically enroll in the practicum I have invested in over this past semester. My answer: I wanted to show them that I would be committed and cared for this opportunity professionally and appropriately without receiving another letter on my transcript. And although OSU has given me the "no thanks" I still appreciate them for guiding me through the rigorous process of receiving a Bachelor's of Science degree in their field. I am beyond ready for this next semester to begin so I am able to make my dreams a reality.
Much love. xoxo.
kelsea lauren
This verse is a tough one for me. Just today I was tempted to lash out, but I chose to take the high road. We all go through this at one point or another, where we want to simply scream out what we want to say and somehow convince the other person(s) listening that we're right and they're wrong. Oh, the joys of being human. It has also been a struggle with my relationships in the past. They chose to fill me with empty words of promises, and never follow through. It's very difficult for me to believe them and take their word for good. An another instance is when one of my ex's decided he was going to tell me he loved me when all he wanted was to be physically intimate with me. It's so hard to be nineteen and to not believe every word a guy says because you're so afraid to lose them. And now, four years later, I have learned to be more cautious and protective of myself when it comes to love. Jesus has my heart, He's guarding it, and my future husband has to be so engulfed in Jesus that he has to seek Him to find me.
Today is my daddy's birthday, and I asked him what he wanted for his birthday about a week ago. He asked to spend time with me and my step-mom. I kind of swept this off my shoulder and didn't really think about his response. Then it hit me - our time is precious on this earth and it's up to us as Christians to not only tell people we love them, but to humbly show them. It goes back to that old saying that words speak louder than words. Prime example...
One of my dear friends asked me why I chose to not technically enroll in the practicum I have invested in over this past semester. My answer: I wanted to show them that I would be committed and cared for this opportunity professionally and appropriately without receiving another letter on my transcript. And although OSU has given me the "no thanks" I still appreciate them for guiding me through the rigorous process of receiving a Bachelor's of Science degree in their field. I am beyond ready for this next semester to begin so I am able to make my dreams a reality.
Much love. xoxo.
kelsea lauren
Love your blog dear!
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