Wow....I am completely convinced that I have the greatest friends anyone could ever have. You know, sometimes as a teenage girl its hard to love who you are. There is so much pressure around you to be beautiful and have the perfect figure.....like Mary Lauren and Lisa said...the world has made beauty something it's not. They define beauty with physical appearances when really, beauty is within and it comes from God. We should base how we feel about ourselves on God, not on boyfriends, friends, or anything- only God. He created all of us beautiful and we often make ourselves ugly with the sin we have in our lives. Some people find confidence easier than others...its all about what God has for you to deal with. You know what?  I know I can make it. With all the pressure from the world around me I know I can make it because God is on my side. When it's right, I will be confident in who I am and in who He's made me. Im here for a specific purpose and Im the only one that can fufill that purpose because that's why Im here. Thank you Lisa and Mary Lauren for helping me realize these things more and more....I love you both very very much.

"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end."- Ecclesiastes 3:11

This is another thing Ive been thinking about a lot. I heard the song "I'll Fly Away" this morning on the radio and Ive been singing it all day and I was just like "Man oh man I cant wait to get up there to heaven." Do you guys even realize how absolutely amazing it's going to be?? I mean Im so excited! To be made perfect....up in a perfect place with my perfect Jesus....*Sigh* how absolutely amazing.

"For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."- Revelation 7:17

I'll Fly Away

Some glad morning when this life is over,
I'll fly away.
To a home on God's celestial shore,
I'll fly away.

I'll fly away, O Glory,
I'll fly away.
When I die, Hallelujah, bye and bye,
I'll fly away.

When the shadows of this life have flown,
I'll fly away.
Like a bird thrown, driven by the storm,
I'll fly away.

I'll fly away, O Glory,
I'll fly away.
When I die, Hallelujah, bye and bye,
I'll fly away.

Just a few more weary days and then,
I'll fly away.
To a land where joy shall never end,
I'll fly away.

I'll fly away, O Glory,
I'll fly away.
When I die, Hallelujah, bye and bye,
I'll fly away.

Well thats about all for today...I hope you guys have had a great week! Just remember that Jesus is always there no matter what, with open arms....take Him up on His offer...He loves you very much. Make Him your passion!

Andrea

"Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king."- 1 Peter 2:16-17

(Props to Mary Lauren for the beautiful photography!)