Never really alone, no matter what I feel like

I have never felt this alone in a really long time. I need to realize that my peace doesn't come from friends or fun. But, every time I do realize that, it doesn't seem to help. It is nice to have someone to talk to and spend time with. Also, it is really hard to recieve fulfillment from talking to someone you can't see. However, I know God's grace is enough. He is hear with me. I know He is closer than a brother. Jesus, please be with me right now! Help me to feel your presence. Have you ever felt alone? Share your experiences below.

Christmas fun

This years Christmas was very eventful and exciting. On the eve of Christmas Eve (Thursday) I got to meet up with a couple of my friends and two of my cousins who were in town to eat dinner together and go bowling. It was quite an occasion that I thoroughly enjoyed. Between my score of 45 and someones 165 we had quite a few differences in talents. There were a few of my friends not present at the outing that I truly missed. However, It was a fun trip that I will remember for many years. On Christmas Eve, my family all went to Grandma and Grandad Cherry's where we had a brunch and opened all of the presents. That night we had our traditional taco feast with Grandma and Grandad Cherry. After dinner we had the most exciting snowball fights and go cart rides in the snow (the go cart was a present to the boys from Grandad Cherry). The next morning, Christmas day, We had breakfast, played dirty santa, and opened presents at Gram Renshaws. Christmas evening was the family gift opening at my house. Overall it was a wonderful Christmas and I am thankful I had a family to share it with. Feel free to share your Christmas stories below as well!

I was deeply encouraged by these words

Isaiah 46:3-4
"Listen to me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, Who have been upheld by Me from birth, Who have been carried from the womb: Even to your old age, I am He, And even to grey hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; Even I will carry, and will deliver you.

From You is everything and through you I can live again! To you be the glory forevermore!

Praying for strength and pleading the blood

Saturday night my great grandmother (Vonda Renshaw) went on to be in heaven for Christmas. That was going to kind of make Christmas rough on the Renshaw's side. To make it a little more difficult Grandad hurt his arm that had just had surgery and Lydia came down with the flu last night. Through all this, my faith is threatened. I know what I need to do, stand on the word and trust in him. But it is kind of easier said than done. Please pray for strength in our family this Christmas. Thanks! FYI-the funeral is Wednesday

Adorably cute

So, Hannah, Micah, and I just finished watching Narnia I and Hannah was saying how lots of people don't like the 2nd one because Susan and Prince Caspian fall in love with each other and thats not how the book goes (I know that was a long sentence). She said she is going to put on her email , "Is it just me or is Prince Caspian unbelievably cute". (Quote from Night at the Museum II - WARNING only a few people may understand this)

What am I living for?

I say I want to live for Jesus, but am I really? Do I really give every waking moment to Him? Surely not! Most of the time I live for myself. Normally I hear myself saying, or thinking, "That's my room, my sleep, my food, my movie, my health, my friend, my fun". It is not about me! I want to be more like Christ, and I am not just saying that. Sometimes words can come out of my mouth that I don't really mean. This time I mean it. Jesus, please rescue me from myself, my selfishness.

The purple book

 Just recently, our church has been going the purple book. It is designed to grow people up spiritually by studying the scriptures. Today, as I was working on chapter seven lesson four, I was taken aback by Ezekial 33:8-9. It talks about how if you don't try to persuade a man to stop sinning, his blood will be on your hands. But, if you go and warn the man of the sin he is involved in, you will not be held accountable for the mans soul. As I see more and more people slip away from Jesus, I sometimes get angry, but I don't really do anything about it. I know I need to be ready to correct people in love. Jesus, help me have the right words to say to people.

He WILL carry me

Jesus, thank you for your peace. When I meet with you I can feel your presence. Sometimes I get so overwhelmed, but you take control. You take every single fear or worry. Thank You, God! I LOVE YOU

Deer problems

So, yesterday at about 5:15 p.m. mom, the kids, and I were in a car accident with a deer. All I can remember is one of the kids saying, "Mom, there is a deer". But it was to late. We smashed him, or, I guess you could say, he smashed us. Either way, we made it out safe and for that I am glad. It was one of those rare occasions where Josiah didn't have a car seat. Mom believes that if we were in a smaller car it would have been a lot deadlier. Thank you Jesus for protecting us. One more thing to be grateful for, I wasn't driving! Yes!!!