Just Because

No one has posted in a few days so I thought I should even though I don't have anything to say. So I thought that I would say something that I heard a couple weeks ago at church. These are 4 "Stress-Relievers"
Step One- Worry about nothing.
"Do not be anxious about anything....." (Philippians vs. 6a)
"Do not fret or have any anxiety..." (Amp)
"Be careful for nothing...." (KJV)
Step Two- Pray about EVERYTHING.
..."but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your request to God." (vs.6b)
"You can throw the whole weight of your anxieties upon Him, for you are his personal concern." 1 Peter 5:7
God cares about you so you should share everything with Him no matter what it is.
Step Three-Thank God for all things.
"Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thess. 5:18
Step Four-Think about the right things.
"Finally brothers, whatever is true...noble...right...pure...lovely...adirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things."
The pastor there gave this and it really helped me because I was really stressed out about some things. I filled in the outline and though I should put it on this.
Addie

Okay...

Hmm, well, so since this is the last time I will get to post for a while, I guess I should post something good! LOL. Um...uh...MORE SONG LYRICS!!! Okay...so, yeah, you can tell I love Michael W. Smith and Rebecca St. James a lot, but have I ever posted a song by Amy Grant? I love her music too. This is a song called "I'm Gonna Fly". It is really encouraging, and shows that you should not worry about what other people think, and just be yourself (or 'fly' as the song implies).

All of my friends are happy to stay

Here in this yard day after day

But something inside me has called me away

I don't understand but I know I can't stay

I'm gonna fly

No one knows where

But I'm gonna fly

I'm lighter than air

Cause I have felt for the first time

I can be myself

No more faces to hide behind

Just a smile and a dream that's mine

Even if I am the only one who wants to fly

I'm gonna fly

No one knows where

But I'm gonna fly

I'll soar thru the air

All of my life seems I've waited

For the time to start

Being the person inside of me

Unafraid of being me

No more faces to hide behind

Just a smile and a dream that's mine

Even if I am the only one who wants to fly

If I had my life to live over again

I'd run barefoot, relax a bit more

And I'd talk to my children

And I'd learn how they laugh

And I'd teach them how I've learned to fly

Cause all my life seems I've waited

For the time to start

Being this person inside of me

Unafraid of being me

Even if I am the only one who wants to fly

I'm gonna fly

Hope it helps you 'soar thru the air'! Have an awesome day!
-Ellie

Um...

I have no idea what I am writing, but I feel like doing it. Um...Oh, I need prayers for my mother. The doctors say she is too big, for only six months pregnant. They are going to check the baby, and see if he's fine.

My Quietness

Okay, I just found a verse the completely justifies my quietness!!!!!!!!!!!!
Read this!

1 Peter 3:3-4 3
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.

I love this verse! :)

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Yah, so, I am totally bored and don't know what to post...oh, I know! More song lyrics! LOL, that seems to be my specialty. "Mirror" by Rebecca St. James... Here goes...

May the words of my mouth please you
dear God
May the thoughts of my heart say to you
All that I desire is to be with you forever
Lord I pray - I pray that You
Take me - Make me
Beautiful to You
Create me so - I mirror You
Take me - Make me
An image of You
Lord I want to mirror You
Let the words of my mouth please You
dear God
May the thoughts of my heart be as Yours
Cause all that I desire is to be here with
You forever
Lord I pray - I pray that you
Take me - Make me
Beautiful to You
Create me so - I mirror You
Take me - Make me
An image of You
Lord I want to mirror You
Break me out of my complacency
Breathe Your breath of life into my soul
Into my soul
May the words of my mouth please You
Take me - Make me
Beautiful to You
Create me so - I mirror You
Take me - Make me
An image of You
Cause Lord I want to mirror You
-Ellie

Winterfest

I went to a youth convention this weekend called Winterfest. Jeff Walling spoke and he was really good. I got a lot out of this weekend. Taylor Mason was there and he was so funny. He is a Christian ventriloquist. I loved Paco. There was also a sheep who I hadn't seen before but it was good. Kutless was also there. Bean and Bailey were there too. But it was a really good experience. I went to another one called Planet Wisdom last year and it was deeper but I like them both. I decided to talk to a friend who isn't a Christian and possibly write her a letter or something. I just need some advice so please pray for me that I can find the words to tell her. But it was a great weekend with a great message.
Addie

Sick

Well, I woke up this morning with the flu/cold (whatever you want to call it). I had a bad headache, stomachache, sore throat, and everything all at once. At the moment I feel better, so I decided to check email and stuff.
Mom also got it and is asleep on the couch, like I have been doing all day until now.
Nivek is getting better (figures) and is playing PS2.
I have been taking tons of vitamins and stuff trying to fight this thing by tomorrow, because I have class and I can't say I want to miss since I am already going to miss next Tuesday anyway (going on a trip). We had to cancel my piano and voice lessons, which I was not happy about (have to miss that next week too).
Anyway, my stomach is starting to hurt again, so I better go :(
Please pray that we all get well soon (by tomorrow).
Bye!

P.S. Sorry about the bad grammar and stuff... my brain is going crazy.