Leap Ahead

Today is one of those days. No no no...not a bad day. It was a leap year day! And Disneyland was celebrating in a different way. Not like you really celebrate leap year...unless its your birthday. But this morning they opened the doors to the park at 6am. If you are one of the 1st 2000 patrons to enter the park, you got a limited edition Mickey ears.

I was tempted to camp out, but I think Black Fridays are good enough for me. They did give away buttons to commemorate the occasion.

Hike, run, & jump

Just finished a hike to potato chip rock! Was awesome!

Now eating a 50/50 burger from Slaters!

Sacrifice

Today is Ash Wednesday or also commonly, the beginning of Lent. Christians don't really practice Lent but it does represent the 40 days of Christ fasting before his crucifixion.

I have also chosen to fast but not because it's Lent. But I am a Christian which means Christ-like. I try to live my life like Christ. He died on the cross so that I could live. He sacrificed Himself for me. So why can't I make a sacrifice?

So I am fasting on a few things until Easter.

One of those is caffeine. I've already had such a hard time with that today. I love to just sip on drinks. Tea and coffee have been my beverages of choice lately and I knew this would be tough. But day one wasn't so bad.

Facebook: giving you up. I find myself losing hours of my life browsing that thing. I should actually say all social networking I am fasting from. Blogging is not one of them or tweeting.

Video games: this one is tough also. I find myself playing those casual games on my iPhone a lot

Personal time: I value my personal time so much. So why not dedicate more of that time to God? It's what I'm doing. I'll be spending more time helping out the children's ministry, try to get involved in a life group, or maybe even help with services or Celebration coming up. I just want to serve the Lord!

Alcohol: nope, no way, no how. Must refrain from drinking you. Bad bad bad!

Spending or using credit cards: this I have to work on. Need to use the debit more often.

And there you have it folks. I want to live my life for God. I don't want to doubt that I lost my salvation!

Thankful to count my blessings, I still give praise

Despite my circumstances,
I still give praise.

Despite the hardships and the rain,
I still give a smile.

Despite all the the misfortunes, wrong doings, and negative outcomes,
You are still in my life.

Thank you God for all the blessings. Despite the challenges, tests, obstacles, and other hardships, I still. can give you praise. All things work together for your will and glory. I sing worship and praise!

Thank you Father for loving me, and taking care of me through the rest of my days.

Thankfully everyone can walk away from the car accident today and know You are still with us!

Living for Your Glory

This song has such a powerful impact on my life right now. I have it in rotation and constantly on repeat! As I struggle in this journey on earth, I am constantly seeking for my home. I long to be used in a way that brings glory.

This is my prayer!