Mary.

Okay, so you know how the angel came to Mary, and told her that she was going to get pregnant by the holy spirit, and that she'd be giving birth to God's son, Jesus. That story has probably been stored in the back of your mind for years. For so long, in fact, that it's just there. You don't actually understand and relate to Mary.

I want you to read this -- and "You" is you, okay?

You are about 14 years old. You're a school girl, and you're going out with this cute guy called Joey.
One day, after school, you're hanging out in your room, listening to Britt Nicole's song, "Set the World on Fire" while lying on your bed, writing a story for your English assignment. And then, all of a sudden -- your room lights up, and there's this guy there. You wonder briefly if he has wings, but you don't really care. All you want to know is Who is this guy, inside my bedroom, and WHAT does he want!?

You inch backwards, to the comfort of the warm covers of your bed, getting ready to scream for help. But, before you can, this guy says, "Hey, don't be scared! I've been sent here by God; I'm not going to hurt you."
Yeah, right. Some random person in your bedroom, saying he's come from God? You make a face. How on earth will you know if he's actually telling the truth?
Then this guy proceeds to tell you that you're going to give birth to a son -- and that you're gonna call him Jesus.

"How can this happen?" you ask him. "I mean, I'm a virgin -- and what will Joey think? He'll think I'm cheating on him, when I'm not." You sigh. What if everyone hates you, and don't believe you when you say that the Holy Spirit has done this?

Your life could fall apart. Joey will break up with you. Your friends -- what about your friends? What will they think if you're suddenly pregnant, at 14 years old? And your parents; what will they think of you? Like they're really going to believe it's through God. Uh-huh.

But you're a Christian, and you've chosen to live and commit and give your life to God. So you say, even though it'd be much easier just to decline, and live your life like normal, without having all this worry and trouble -- "I am the Lord's servant. May it be to me as you have said."

Okay, so now maybe you can relate a little more to how Mary felt -- I mean, seriously -- she was a young teenage girl. How's she supposed to react? Would you have trusted God enough to accept this?

I found this story on SusieMagazine -- click Here to read it. But before you do, I want you to look at this prayer here.

Dear Jesus,


I want my identity to be grounded in You. I get it now. If friends, family, body image, relationships or activities define who I am, then it’ll all crumble someday. But I’m starting to understand that if I place everything in You, I can stand no matter what happens.

It’s probably easier to say I’d die for You than to say I’ll live for You . . . because I probably won’t actually be killed for the gospel. But by saying I’ll live for You . . . well, that covers every single area of my life, doesn’t it?


And, Jesus, this is what I want. I’m ready to take my relationship with You to a much deeper level. I want my identity to be in You. I want my identity to BE You. When people look at me, I want them to see You.
 
So this Christmas, I give You me. All of me. I surrender all. Everything. You’re in complete charge. Do with me what You want, when You want, wherever You want. I’m ready to totally LIVE for You! Amen.
 
Now click on the link, and read the story. It might help you to understand the prayer better -- which I got from the article/story, btw.
 
I hope you enjoyed this post, girlz, and now I have to go to church :)
 
Luv,Emii

United as One. Not Individual.

The other day, my church was supposed to have a "picnic". Oh, and it only has like, 30 old people in it, btw. Anyway, it was raining on that particular day -- so it was proposed that we go to the place where they serve the morning tea, two doors away. Which we did.

But when my family and I arrived, people were already sitting down. Yeah, that is so weird, right? Lol, that's not what I'm talking about. You see, there are different tables around the room -- so everyone was apart, set out in their little groups.

Dad was playing the piano, and I said to mum, "Shouldn't there be like, a long table, so we can all talk to eachother?" I mean, it's not like I was desperate to have a conversation with anyone. It was just that, if someone were to walk into the room, wanting to join us -- it wouldn't exactly make them feel welcome, and eager to stay, would it?

So dad came back over a couple of minutes later, and he was like, "Shouldn't we all be sitting together?" or something like that, and I was like, "THAT'S WHAT I SAID." LOL. Don't worry, I didn't shout it. I just thought it was cool that we both said the same thing :P

Well, the tables didn't end up being pushed together. We didn't even say grace together. The people who were "leading" it came a few minutes late, and most of us were waiting for them to come in and say grace or ask someone else to or whatever. But they just started eating. And everyone else followed. What happened to the communication?

So you see, being "together" -- is important, So is communication. When something you want to do is just impossible alone -- get together with some other people, who might seem interested in doing it, too. Don't think, "Oh, yeah, I can do it, if I try hard enough!"

Yeah, you might be able to. But with a team? It's even more possible. And there's one more thing. I have a feeling you might already know what I'm talking about. Uh-huh -- it's God. Because He is always ready to go through each and every part of your life with you. And he doesn't come for some, and stay for some, like some "friends" might do. No. He'll be there for life. And you know what else? He'll always be there to talk to, too.

But you have to be willing to listen to Him. And that is one thing I still have to learn. Because sometimes I feel like I'm, "Too busy to lie down, close my eyes for half an hour" and listen for a voice that I hardly think will become audible. I have faith in God -- but I've never heard his voice. BUT -- God doesn't  only speak through words.

He speaks to us through the Bible, prayer, talking, things that happen. Through visions, dreams. But don't try and translate everything into a dream or a vision from God. I think if it is, you will know. I think it would give you a sense of peace, not anxiety or something. Not that I'm an expert :)

So, girlz, remember to keep the togetherness (unity means the same thing, right?) and keep up the communication -- and now, I'm running late for school :P

Luv,Emii

Christmas!

Heyyy, girlz!
So, what's happening in 24 days? Uh, how about CHRISTMAS?!

Ooh, I just realized something. You Americans have to wait a whole other day until Christmas :P ..Wow, that certainly proves Santa wrong, doesn't it? Because otherwise, people would get their presents delivered to them  on the wrong day! :P

We put up our Christmas tree on Sunday.. yes, a couple of days early, but who cares? We had a theme this year -- Silver and Purple, instead of the usual "throw all the decorations onto the tree," and no tinsel stuff, to which I was very disappointed. But, apparently -- this is what makes the trees not look as good. Well, as I pointed out -- when I'm older (LOL!) I AM going to have purple and silver tinsel on my tree.. haha, I was watching "Sunrise", this morning show in Australia -- and their two Christmas trees were the same as our tree :P

Chocolate Advent calender -- Mmm, yummy, I looove chocolate! I opened 24 today... oh, and you know how advent calendars work, right? Everyday, starting December 1st -- you open one, starting from 24 down to 1. :)



And one more thing -- this video, Christmas Must be Something More, by Taylor Swift. I also first heard this song at Anna's blog -- and I just love it. I hope you do, too!:)

And, just like last time -- I've posted the lyrics, which you can see if you click "Read the Lyrics!" right under this...:)

Luv,Emii

Believe ~ Britt Nicole

I think it was Anna who first posted about Britt Nicole. This song comes from her album "Say It" but she does have a new album, called The Lost Get Found.

Oh, and here's the lyrics -- just click, "Read the Lyrics!" below this...:)

Luv,Emii

BTW -- You know how YouTube videos are always stopping, and it's SO annoying? Well, here's a tip: Before you start watching, click play -- then pause -- then wait about 20 seconds. You'll notice that the red colour will be quite away up the timeline -- that should stop it breaking up!:)

It's...Thanksgiving!

It's Thanksgiving today. Only, we don't actually "Celebrate" it here in Australia. But regardless of that, I'm going to say a couple of things I'm thankful for, because that's what everyone else is doing. I WAS going to try and think of something different to everyone -- but I have to get ready for school soon, lolz, and I just...well, couldn't think of anything :P

I'm thankful for...my family. Because they're just so awesome, right?:)

The next thing I'm thankful for -- would definitely be my friends. You guys rok!!!!

School. Okay, so I don't exactly love school. But without it -- I wouldn't get to see my friends everyday, would I?

Our house. I love our house, even if my bedroom is pretty small.

Blogger -- If blogger hadn't been invented, what would we do with all this time? :D

My blogger friends -- You girlz are like, SO awesome & important to me. You're always encouraging me -- and don't point out any of my flaws :P

My favourite authors -- I'm thankful that they perservered with their writing, so that we have some VERY good books to read!:)

My cat, Jimmy-Jay. He's like, the best cat ever!:) ...except when we claws at the door at 6:30 every morning, wanting to be let in -- and then I have to let him in!:( But I luv ya, Jim.

I'm thankful for Jesus Christ. That he died on the cross to save all of us -- so that we, hellooo -- don't have to die.

Speaking of which, that'll be my next post.

So, have a "Happy Thanksgiving" and enjoy your day!:)

Luv,Emii