Family

Well today is going to be my first day on the job...YAY I'm so excited.

The other salon...i went in and didn't feel "at home" there so i didn't do anything.

But i wanted to talk about how good God has been to me, because in the bible it tells us to talk about our blessings to one another.

I started looking back on my past and remembering all the pain, suffering, laughs, anger, excitement, joy, etc. God has been so good to me to bless me with a wonderful family ( and don't think I'm trying to suck up to them because none of them read my blog lol). A family that even at times I'm guessing they are just counting down the days till i move out lol, but they have been wonderful to me. Not like we don't have arguments, but we have formed a strong bond between each other.

When Dad left us, my mum, sis, bro were so upset but me i don't even remember getting upset. And i remember thinking that i must not have had a heart because i just kept going on with my life. But looking back i see how God used that time to build me up to be the second parent. And that's what i have been for my whole life really, when i was round 7, i had to be able to do housework, cook,clean and not because mum was making me but dad was. He would always say to me "Sarah do this for mum" but when mum came home he would pretend he did it all lol. Don't think I'm complaining but that what it was like for me when dad was around.

I remember that when he left, i felt as though i had a life, i was just entering my teenage years and because dad wasn't around i was able to relax after walking home from school, i could watch TV, i would cook/bake not cos he told me to but cos i wanted to etc

This whole lifestyle was so good to me. But yet he is still my Dad. How can one man make me feel like that? weird but i look back and it makes me laugh how good God has been for me. He blessed me by letting me be born into a loving, Christian mothers arms. And i thanks him everyday, that he gave me such a great mother, sister and brother.

God bless you all, and think about how much your family mean to you.

OH NO

Now I'm confused...

I woke up this morning to a phone call. It was a job offer.

This person wants me to do my favorite thing, waxing. And its closer. I told her i already got a job but she still wants me.

This is my best things about each salon:
4me Beauty

• Cool uniform
• She is going to train me
• Pretty good pay
• She understands that I do alot with the Salvos and wont be able to work too much
• Nice salon

Nancy's Skin care

• Really close
• She seemed really interested in me
• I don't know much about it

What do I do?

Today

Well the blessings from God just keep on coming...

I got my tax money today and now I'm able to pay off my bill YAY!!!

But i always find that when good things happen to me, to others bad things happen...

I have a friend who is going through a separation right now and I feel as though i cant be too excited around that person. I would hate to make them feel worse.

But...

Another good thing that happened today. At church this morning we were singing in the worship band and out of the blue I told one of my girls that she had to lead. It wasn't that i didn't want to, but to get my kids used to doing stuff without me. And she did a fantastic Job, even though i had to whisper everything for her to say lol

PRAISE GOD

Best Day Ever

God has blessed me so much this week....

I GOT A JOB!!! Its in a beauty salon in Northcote.

I start on Tuesday and cant wait to be working again. The boss is so nice and is my age, so already we getting along.

For those of you who don't know I have been unemployed for nearly 6 months and I have non stop been stressing. The moment that God speaks to me about relying on Him more, I then give it all to Him and then get a job.

WHAT THE!

Was he just trying to play tricks on me the whole time...I can see Jesus laughing at me right now, as if to say that relying on him is the thing i always know to do but its also the Hardest sometimes or bad to say but i forget.

As Christians we know to give everything to God yeah? But we forget. And within 6 months I still hadn't done it that the one time God tells me to wake up and trust Him more he gets me a job.

I'm just so excited...So thank you all for your prayers and just reminding you to make sure you pass EVERYTHING to God. Even if you feel its not that big a deal, Get into the habit of doing it all the time

So next time you see me you will be looking at an employed person now!!!

God Bless xoxoxoxxo

What do we do?

What do we do when your trying the best you can, but the devil still brings someone to hurt you?

I know that Jesus helps me, I have so many testimonies with times he has gotten me through.

But I need help!!!I know that alot of people struggle with this, so i shouldn't be complaining.

But I'm a youth leader at macleod salvos. and i get hardly any help. the corps officer helps when she can but she is single and also running the corps. I need someone who can give me a night off and they will take over. I do all i can and the thing that makes it weird, is that I'm unemployed. I have all the time in the world right?

Well my week:
Monday-volunteer work at the training college 10-4, then cell group 6:30-8/8:30
Tuesday-volunteer work at DHQ
Wednesday-cert 2 in community services all day
Thursday- Might soon be volunteer work at THQ, Worship band prac 6:30-8:30/9
Friday-cert 2 in community services all day, then youth group(maybe)
Saturday- Big happ/Youth group
Sunday-church

I wish i was employed because then that would make it so much easier to explain what i do throughout the week.

At this point in my life, i just feel as though that if i ever left macleod, will all the programs that i started up, continue on?

Am i going to be just another wind that just blows through the church. Its nice for a while but then when it leaves there's no wind at all?

I know i need to give it all to God, and with my personality its hard.

Glorify God

Glory does anyone really know what it means. We use it in our everyday songs for God. Dictionary, Glory: great honor, praise, admiration, distinction, fame and renown.

We are Glorifying God by telling Him how much we admire Him, when we properly give him honour, acknowledge His perfection and power.

When we do this we draw attention to His character. We need to worship God for the splendor of His holiness (1 Chronicles 16:29).

God glorifies: own name- John 12:28
His Son- John 13:31
His Temple-Jeremiah 30:19
His tabernacle-Isaiah 60:7
His people-Exodus 29:43

When you praise God today sit down and have a deep think of the different ways to Glorify Him. And do it with all your might. God Bless xo

Light of the World

On Sunday night, I took a group of my youth to the New Hope Baptist Church.

It was a great night. I was so happy with the way my kids were louder than the whole church lol. Anyways, the preacher I think his name is Dan. Talked on how we are the light of the world.

Because we live in a world that needs transformation. We need to remember that God tells us that we are the light of the world.

I heard a quote from a movie (forgotten what it is lol) "In the darkest room, even a little light can brighten it up". that got to me because there are so many times that we are so scared to open our mouths and talk about God. But even when we are surrounded by darkness we still shine.

Gods heart is breaking for the lost people. What are we going to do about it?

One thing that I was really surprised with was, when I first came to Macleod I noticed that most of the kids didn't listen in the sermons/when I spoke in strike etc. But last night one of my girls mentioned in a prayer that we need to be the light of the world.

This really helped me because even in times where you can feel as though your not making a difference, God makes something stand out to you for you to know that you are. Does that make sense?

Anyway Matthew 5:14-16

"Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your father in heaven."

GO 4 SOULS

This was such a great weekend....

Highlights:

• Got to learn the best ways to evangelise
• How to spread Gods word
• Different style of worship
• 10 people got saved
• Great speakers
• Good food lol

And.....There were T-shirts for sale, so I got to get one....

Anyways, this was such a good weekend to worship God, not just in song but also in action.

I find that alot of Christians these days are just all for words. They will sing songs like, "I will go to the ends of the earth for You, Lord" and stuff like, "I'll take up my cross everyday for You Jesus".

Do you think that if God said to someone that he wanted them to go to China, that they will really pack up their stuff, house, family, job etc and go? There are some, who just like the image of people thinking they will, but when the time comes it won't happen. There will be excuses eg: "Its my mothers birthday soon, I'm about to hit jack pot at work, my eldest has just started school". Blah blah blah.

So to be at this weekend I learnt to praise God with all i have an mean it. Not just to make it out as if I was tricking Him and pretending I will go the full way. But to actually do it. That was my highlight for this weekend.....

GOD IS BIG, BIGGER THAN BIG, BIGGER THAN THAT

I found this....actually I don't know where I found this.

But it just reminded me how big God really is. You know we sing these songs when we are young (my God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do) blah blah blah.

But how many of us actually realise how big he is. I mean hes not even big Hes HUGE, No, ENORMOUS well whatever comes after enormous hes even bigger.

But yeah..........When i found this pic i was so in awe of it. I mean look at it.....

It makes me wonder that how lucky I am that he takes the time to listen to my complaints.....

First Day of Course

Well......................Today was my first day of Cert II in Community Services. And it wasn't that bad. I was so nervous b4 but once i got there i was fine. A thing about me is that sometimes going to new things or meeting new people i am very introverted and if anyone has ever met me they wouldn't believe it.

For ages i have been praying and building my confidence in these areas. And God has helped me so much. Anyways so b4 i entered i was praying that God would use this course for my mission work. And today he gave me the confidence to act myself in front of these people i didn't even know.

It was great and when i first introduced myself i said i was a christian/salvo. And it was great i had so many people coming up to me asking bout stuff.

So yeah how good is God that he helps us out in the most stupid times lol.

Praise God!!!!

Tithing

Was thinking bout this topic today.....

1. Malachi- If we don't tithe we are robbing God

2. Mark 12:43-44- Give all we have

3. Luke 6:38- God blesses us when we give

4. 2 Corinthians 8:2-4- Give as much as you can plus more

5. 2 Corinthians 9:7- God loves a cheerful giver

6. Luke 3:10-11-Give to others as well

7.Acts 4:32,34-35-Share possessions

8.James 2:14-17-Faith without action is dead

9.1 John 3:16-19-Love with actions and in truth

10. 2 Corinthians 8:9- Jesus became poor, through his poverty he became rich

How funny is it that you can come across some Christians who don't even understand the important in giving? Not funny at all...

I was surprised the amount of kids/youth who aren't brought up knowing that sacrificing yourself to Christ is more than just words. Its giving everything you have and that also includes money.

Why are we scared to mention that to others? Someone kept winging to me about how they don't have any money. So i asked if she tithed the full 10%. She didn't tithe at all!!! I told her that even thought she gets hardly anything to still give God back 10%...guess what she has started tithing and God is blessing her with more.

My friends lets try to mention to people about this topic. God has given us a chance for life and don't we believe that what we have is his? Then we should act like it and give back to God!!!

Go 4 Souls Conference

Lets get a lot of people come to this. See you there!!!

After ACC

I have just come back form the most exciting conference ever!!!
It was so much fun, even thought i was tired, cos i hardly got sleep, God still kept me awake to hear His word.
I got challenged in great ways:

• Holiness
• Evangelism
• My view on homosexuality
  
• Mission work
• Being more of a servant
• And.....How Christians treat each other

God was able to open my eyes to new ideas. I am here to tell you that if you could try to come to the conference next year. Aggressive Christianity Conference in 2008, September 30th- October 3rd. Lets try to get the salvos back to being passionate for people and aggressive with their faith.