12-7

Congrats! We made it through Monday... Not just any Monday- Finals Week Monday.

    

    Yesterday's message hit home in a few soft spots of mine. Hearing God speak into my life by others had me speechless many times. February, this year, I heard the Father speak directly to me. (Correction: I learned how to listen carefully and seek Him.) Most things being so special I just keep it between the two of us. Although, some promises have yet to be put into action, I see that it teaches me patients and tests my faith. He has provided me with what I knew I needed and things I didn't even know to ask for. 

     The message said that if God has spoken into your life and you have been waiting for Him to make these promises happen.. Rejoice in Him and have faith, for He will always make it happen. I love this reassurance. It always leaves so much excitement for what He has in the works.

    The second point being about spiritual gifts. As I'm still unwrapping mine everyday I realize I am someone who gives hope. I know when I am supposed to act on this because my heart starts pounding and I am asking God if I really have to go out of my comfort zone to talk to someone or ask if I can pray with them. I love that it was prayed over the whole church to step out with the Holy Spirit when He is telling you to use your gift. This week I am excited to use what I have been given and not be nervous when I am called to use it.

     If the sermon was inspirational for you leave a comment and share why! I would love to hear what others thought.

Sweet as Pie

Sweet as pie... Pie.. Which is what I will not be having for the next 30 days! I started the 30 Days Out program today in preparation for Miss Illinois in January! You can check out the program on Body Building. The boyfriend and I are going to try our best to get shredded. This is when my grandparents were back home from Florida.. Doing what we do best- eating dessert.  Can anyone guess where we were?

#Firefly #30daysout

Parade of Queens

A big part of my heart and soul is for the residents of my local nursing homes. After mentoring for a year in the therapy department of a nursing home, I was sold on specializing in geriatrics. In December I can finally say it will only be a year and a half until that is a reality. Trust me that sounds so much nicer than two years. The people I encountered every day in therapy shaped me into the person I am today. They watched me grow and taught me so much about myself. There were very memorable and funny moments I shared with each resident. More than that, they reminded me everyday why I am pursuing Physical Therapy.

So for every obvious reason, my community service project as Miss Moultrie Douglas is set right where my heart lies. Our local nursing homes will be having a Parade of Queens. We decorated wheelchairs and walkers, paraded up and down halls, and saw many smiles.

I couldn't of done this without all the help from some awesome people! Their support means so much.