Faith

Faith is such a small word, with such infinite meaning.
____________________________________
FAITH
–noun
1.
confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.
2.
belief that is not based on proof: He had faith that the hypothesis would be substantiated by fact.
3.
belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion: the firm faith of the Pilgrims.
4.
belief in anything, as a code of ethics, standards of merit, etc.: to be of the same faith with someone concerning honesty.
5.
a system of religious belief: the Christian faith; the Jewish faith.
6.
the obligation of loyalty or fidelity to a person, promise, engagement, etc.: Failure to appear would be breaking faith.
7.
the observance of this obligation; fidelity to one's promise, oath, allegiance, etc.: He was the only one who proved his faith during our recent troubles.
8.
Christian Theology. the trust in God and in His promises as made through Christ and the Scriptures by which humans are justified or saved.
________________________________________________________________
In my very first blog post, I remember saying that "my faith was tested". And as much as I would love to tell you that I am perfectly fine now. That I'm living the dream life, I am no longer tempted or struggling to "keep my head above the water", I can't. That would be a bold faced lie. As a matter of fact, I might be struggling now more than I have my whole life. And to be completely honest, I haven't been turning to God for it all either. I have let my emotions get the best of me. I find myself thinking that my problems are too big for God to handle. That he couldn't fix them if he tried. Which is exactly the opposite of what I should be thinking. I should look at God as the mighty man he is. Knowing that my problems are important to him no matter how big or small, and he will do everything in his power to fix things.
________________________________________________________________
1 Peter 5:7-9a,10 says:
Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.
_________________________________________________________________

God tells us in his word not to be afraid. To keep steadfast in our faith because he is there, walking with us. Proctecting us, even when it feels like everything is going wrong.
I hope this post did for you what it did for me. I hope it causes you to check your heart. Are you letting the world heal you? Or with you have faith and let God heal you, in his time and his will?

God Bless
-Karleigh

The Good Things

Okay, so very few people have heard this song. And when I say very few, I mean, Deidra Hughes, my friend Haley and my other friend Taylor and thats it!
I wrote this song about a week ago. It is kinda cheezy I know, but it came from my heart. I would really like to know what you think.

[V1]
The love of a sister, the trust of a friend
The life in my dreams always had a happy end
The loss of a loved one
A good thing turned bad
Instead of thinkin' about what I have right now
I dream of what I could of had

[Chorus]
It's always been an uphill battle
With secrets left unsaid
I said i couldn't take it any longer
Too many thoughts filled my weary head
You said that I could take it i could make it
That God could turn the wrong into right
It seem I have to fight for all the good things in my life

[V2]
I'm not the same now
As I used to be
I learned that I can't always have what I dream
Don't dwell in the sorrow
And live for today
You know I'm so tired of feeling this way

OKay.. leave comments
God Bless
-Karleigh

I Love deidra Huhges

...Sometimes your neighbor may not know what you've been going through
But you know what God's done for you...

-Deidra Hughes

Bonus!

If you like this blog, check out another one my friend Taylor and I are doing!
www.sistersdifferentstates.blogspot.com

Safe: By Natalie Grant

"Safe"

How did you know
That I'm all alone today
Oh I feel so scared
And I want to go away
I bleed so deep underneath
My soul is screaming

[Chorus:]
I'm not gonna hideI'm not gonna run away
I'll uncover the scarsAnd show you every mistake
Your love has mended my blisters
And my bruising shame
Now I, I'm not ashamed.
Here with youI am safe

Drowning the tears
Won't make it go away
It's robbing my soul
I'm taking this mask off my face
To discover love
And uncover all
It means to live and breathe

[Chorus]

You've uncovered and I've discovered
I am not afraid
But when we're hiding we're only fighting
To be sane

[Chorus]

My Friend

First of all... I am so glad to have such great friends. God has sent some of the best into my life. But there is one person, who has been an illimitable blessing on my life.

Deidra Hughes is such a wonderful person, with so many great qualities. Besides being an amazing singer, she has a huge heart. She can encourage you in any situation. She takes the love of God wherever she goes, and shows it to whoever she talks to. She knows the right thing to say, even if it's just, "I'll pray for you". I can't imagine where I would be right now if it was not for her. She does so much behind the scenes. I consider myself extremely privileged to be her friend. God definitely put her in my life for a reason.

Deidra, when you read this, I want you to know that I love you, and I am so very thankful to have you in my life. You have taught me so many things, about my life, my relationship with God, and so much more. Words couldn't describe the impact you have made on my life. God bless you, Trent and the girls.

-Karleigh

Dreaming

I WANT TO SEE THE SUN

-Karleigh

Life Hurts

...Oh Father, please, please hear my earnest plea.
Father, I am crying out on my bended knee.
I need Your peace that I can't understand.
Unto Thee I have stretched my hand.
Lord, life hurts sometimes.
-Candy Vaughn

Face To Face With Jesus

A woman arrived at heaven's gate and met Jesus face to face.

As he reviewed her life with her, she could see every event just as clearly as if it were happening right then and there.

Looking at a time in her life filled with sorrow, she asked him a question that had long been on her heart:

"Lord, look at my time of greatest trouble. I prayed and prayed but I heard no word from you.

I would have despaired had it not been for all the people who helped me:

the friends who listened and consoled, who brought me food and understanding,

who cried with me and stood by me, and my family who gave me a reason to go on living.

But why did you abandon me? Why didn't you help me?"

"My child," Jesus answered, "Why didn't you recognize me?"

When I say I am A Christian...

I unfortionately did not write this poem. But I though it was so great, and so truthful, I just had to share it with you.
Enjoy:

_____________________________________________________

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved"
I'm whispering "I was lost"
That is why I chose this way.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my guide.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.I
'm professing that I'm weak
And pray for strength to carry on.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are all too visible,
But God believes I'm worth it.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches
Which is why I speak His name.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority.
I only know I'm loved.

I hope you find this true to yourself.
God Bless
-Karleigh