Pondering some of life's issues...

Lately some things have really been on my mind. I've heard so many different stories of my generation and younger getting caught up in so many crazy and horrible things. I'm especially hearing and seeing various things happen with the young girls. Sometimes I keep asking myself what is going on, what is happening and why. It is then that I remember Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." I see some of these young people and I know God has BIG plans for them, but it seems like the devil tries to distract us away from what God's plans are. I have to admit, it's not just them, I've also gone through a time in my life when if it hadn't been for God's grace and two other people in my life, I don't know where I would be today. I just feel so bad looking at where some of these girls are going. I wish there was something I could say or do to help them, but will they really listen? I'm afraid too that if something isn't done now, it's not just going to stay with them, but I'm afraid that it will pass to even younger generations...our younger sisters, our younger cousins, our younger friends. What is wrong? Why is it so hard for us to stand up at times? I've been there when I knew the decision I needed to make, but I was afraid of what would happen. I was also afraid of the loneliness. However, I thank God SO much because he gave me the strength to make the right decision and even though I do have some regrets, I am SO thankful that I did make the right decision. I have no regrets of making the right decision and now I've found something so much better. The loneliness that I thought was going to be there, isn't there. To all you girls out there who may be going through circumstances in your life and are struggling. Maybe you know deep down inside what you should do and maybe you're afraid to make that decision. Please for your sake, do what is right, no matter what! Trust God with all your heart and He will help you through your problems.

Time is going by fast...

I'm having a hard time realizing that this year is almost over...just a few months and 2010 will be here! As I look towards the next few months I'm realizing that there is alot of things that will be happening in my life...alot of decisions and such that I will have to make also. I know that God will help me & show me what choices/decisions to make, etc. I'm also SO excited bc, Lord willing, I will be getting married in 2010, if we can get the visa paperwork finished in time, etc.! :D I'm so blessed and happy to have Jonathan in my life! It's so amazing how when you leave everything in God's hands, he gives you something much better than you could have ever asked or hoped for! However, we would appreciate everyone's prayers as we still have a little ways to go until that day gets here. :) It's also hard to believe that summer vacation is almost over already! I've been asking myself if I'm really ready to go back to school in the midst of the mad rush & crazy hectic schedule. I've had a good summer though! I've accomplished alot too. Oh, I finally got a new car a week or so ago! It was kind of hard to let go of my old lumina, but I am really enjoying this new car, especially since it has a/c, CD player, etc. :D