Love VS Lust August 30, 2008

 I have heard many people say ” It was love at first sight” or ” I knew it was love the moment I laid eyes on him/her” and I have to say I honestly don’t understand that. In my opinion, you can’t truly love someone just by looking at them. You can like the way they look or dress but to say that by strictly looking at someone you know you love them is not 100% so.

There is one exception however, parents can look at their children and the first time they see them whole heartedly beyond a shadow of a doubt love them because that is their own child. But to look at a random guy/girl and say that is different.

The Bible clearly describes love in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 >>

 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8Love never fails.

Websters Dictionary defines Lust as 1. bodily appetite, excessive sexual desire 2. intense overwhelming desire.

All this being said, I think more people need to recognize the difference and becareful and take time out to distinguish between the two. Time is the true test of love, so if you’re not quite sure WAIT and in time you will now.

The Sweetest Thing August 28, 2008

One Sunday morning I was walking into church doing nothing different than I do any other Sunday and this woman ( who I have seen many times before but never really formally introduced myself to) said ” Excuse me, are you Nikkii Modeste? ” I said reluctantly “Umm.. yeess” and this wonderfully sweet woman of God, hugged me and told me how my blog has really been a blessing to her. My love and devotion to God being as young as I am, really touched her and for several minutes proceeded to compliment and encourage me.

Now this woman didn’t know me other than the things I wrote here and could’ve thought those nice things and kept it to herself but she went out of her way to figure out who I was and spend the time telling me what she thought and made it a point to encourage and lift me up.

Honestly, this was one of the sweetest things that has ever happen to me. This woman really encouraged and inspired me.

Woman of God, you know who you are. I just want to say thank you. Thank you for that act of kindness, thank you for your encouragment. Ever since that Sunday I have been thinking about you and I want you to know you have truly inspired me. I have realized how a little kindness goes a long way. You have made such an impression on me, and I hope I can someday touch someones heart like you touched mine. I love you and God Bless you !!

Short and Sweet August 28, 2008

My lovely cousin Kerina sent this to me in an email and I thought it was awesome…

 

Watch your thougts, for they become your WORDS.

Watch your words, for they become your ACTIONS.

Watch your actions, for they become your HABITS.

Watch your habits, for they become your CHARACTER.

Watch your character, for they become your DESTINY.

Heaven’s Grocery Store August 15, 2008

I got this in an email and thought it was really cute >>

As I was walking Down life’s highway Many years ago I came upon a Sign that read Heavens Grocery Store. When I got a Little closer The doors swung Open wide And when I came To myself I was standing Inside.I saw a host of Angels. They were Standing everywhere One handed me a Basket And said ‘My Child shop with care.’ Everything a Human needed Was in that Grocery store And what you Could not carry You could come Back for more First I got some Patience.

Love was in that Same row.

Further down was Understanding, You need that Everywhere you go. I got a box or Two of Wisdom And Faith a bag Or two. And Charity of Course I would need some Of that too. I couldn’t miss The Holy Ghost
It was all over The place. And then some Strength And Courage to Help me run this race.My basket was Getting full But I remembered I needed Grace, And then I chose Salvation for Salvation was for FreeI tried to get Enough of that to do For you and me. Then I started to The counter To pay my grocery Bill,

For I thought I Had everything To do the Masters Will. As I went up the Aisle I saw Prayer and Put that in,For I knew when I Stepped outside I would run into Sin. Peace and Joy Were plentiful, The last things
On the shelf. Song and Praise Were hanging near So I just helped
Myself.

Then I said to The angel ‘Now how much do
I owe?’

He smiled and Said ‘Just take them Everywhere you go.’

Again I asked ‘Really now, How much do I Owe?’

‘My child’ he Said, ‘God paid your bill A long long time Ago.’

 

What a cute way to think about it.

” Christians ” by Maya Angelou July 27, 2008

Christians

by Maya Angelou

“A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ

that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.”

When I say…  “I am a Christian” I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’”

I’m whispering “I was lost, Now I’m found and forgiven.”

When I say…  “I am a Christian” I don’t speak of this with pride.

I’m confessing that I stumble and need Christ 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 need His strength to carry on.

When I say…  “I am a Christian” I’m not bragging of success.

I’m admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say…  “I am a Christian” I’m not claiming to be perfect,

My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.

When I say…  “I am a Christian” I still feel the sting of pain..

I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say…  “I am a Christian” I’m not holier than thou,

I’m just a simple sinner who received God’s good grace, somehow!

 

Pretty is as pretty does… but beautiful is just plain beautiful!

So its been a while… July 25, 2008

Sorry it has been so long since I have last blogged. These last 2 weeks have been extremely busy for my son and I. First off he had a high fever for a few days which I thought was teething because he has a tooth coming in. But I found out he had full blown double ear infections. His first ever ear infections and they were really bad ones AND in both ears. So they put him on Antibiotics ( Amoxocillin ) and he had an allergic reaction to it. So then the Doctor told me to stop the antibiotic and put him on Prednisolone ( a steroid ) to help him recover from the allergic reaction but then that was causing other issues so he stopped that. I am happy to say that my baby is now back to normal, perfectly healthy and a happy little 1 year old. So sorry again for all UNreturned phone calls, missing church, and taking so long to blog. Most importantly, Thank you Lord for my son’s healing !

Sunday Unravelled July 7, 2008

I was blessed to be in the Nursery again this Sunday and as usual it was so much fun! Those kiddies keep me laughing and I am happy I got to hang out with them some more. I am excited about getting the CD of today’s message “Christmas in July” which I heard was awesome. I didn’t get to see her but I heard Norma was back and her testimony was amazing. I am so thankful for her healing and I absolutely love her. The discoverlifechurch.tv leadership is a hardworking bunch of people who genuinely love and care for our church and I am blessed to be a part of this church family.

Sunday Unravelled June 30, 2008

I was in the Nursery today and was happy I got to play with all my little buddies. I always enjoy playing and spending time with kids, you learn alot from children and I value their thoughts and insights. Like Chandler telling me that if I pack the toys in a certain way they won’t fit so I should do it his way because his way is the right way.  Well he was right and I had to unpack and rearrange the toys the way he said because HIS way was the right way!! Little miss Aerianha is such a sweetheart. She always gives me hugs and offers to share her snacks with me. She is always smiling and helping me take care of the others. She can definetly hold her own amongst the boys. Tony and I have races inside of the gate, we go from one end to the next and the winner gets a snack and I guess bragging rights, well Tony wins everytime !!! He’s just to fast for me. Eddy sits with me and we build things with the blocks and then we get toy trucks and knock it over together. When Church was over they ALL helped me pack up the toys, pick up the mats and stack them in a neat pile. What wonderful kids, I am blessed to have been able to spend that quality time with them and I look forward to playing with them again soon.

Let me say a special thank you to Jonathan who without fail helps set up and break down Kids Church just about every week. Every time I walk by Kids Church he is always helping with something and I greatly appreciate that.  THANK YOU JONATHAN !!

Controversial Survey June 28, 2008

Would you do meth if it was legalized?

No way no how, no SIR

 Abortion: for or against?

AGAINST IT, ITS MURDER !!!!!

Would our country fall with a woman president?

Well it depends on who it is. We would definetly lose respect because in a lot of countries women are not respected so those countries would probably look down on us and assume that we are weak.

Do you believe in the death penalty?

Child molesters and murderers YES 100% DEFINETLY

Do you wish marijuana would be legalized already?

NO, people would act even more stupid than they do now. There’s enough drug addicts and alcoholics out there why add pot heads to the mix.

Are you for or against premarital sex?

The BIble says it is wrong. I can’t pass judgement because I have a son and I am NOT married.

Do you think same sex marriage should be legalized?

No, the Bible says numerous places that marriage is to be between a man and a woman.

Do you think its wrong that so many Hispanics are moving to the USA?

NO but I think its wrong/silly for NON Hispanic people to get mad about it.

A 12 year old girl has a baby..should she keep it?

If someone is old enough to have sex they are old enough to keep it !!!

 

Should the alcohol age be lowered to 18?

No it should be raised to 25 because 21 is still too young. I think 25 is a good age because your brain is FULLY developed at 25.

Should the war in Iraq be called off?

OHH YESS

 Assisted suicide is illegal..do you agree?

YES, its Murder for the person “assisting” and Murder is a sin.

Do you believe in spanking your children?

The Bible says to do so>>

“He who spares the rod hates his son,but he who loves him is careful to discipline him” PROVERBS 13:24

 Would you burn an American flag for a million dollars?

I love my country and I’m proud to be living here but a flag is just a symbol, NOT a god, to think of it as anything more than that is glorifying it.

A mother is declared innocent after murdering her 5 children in a temporary insanity case..what do you think?

Hey it doesn’t matter what I think, she has to answer to God !!!!

 Are you afraid others will judge you from reading some of your answers?

No

Shame on me June 25, 2008

There are just some days in which you absolutely feel like just screaming at the top of your lungs and pulling your hair out, and my morning started off this way. I woke up to my phone ringing and I made a  H U G E  mistake, I answered it and started off my day without praying and reading my Bible. I have found that the most stressful days of my life are the days when I don’t wake up and immediately praise and thank God for the day, spend time talking to Him and reading my Bible BEFORE starting my day.

I am going to mentally and emotionally start my day completely over. Spend that neccesary quality time with the Lord and do my very best not to FORGET to do so before starting my day !