I. Am. Enough.

Hey beautiful, yes you.

         You are beautiful. Not because the mirror says so. Not because a lot of boys like you. Not because you have the perfect body. Not because you are photogenic. You are beautiful because God says so. God created you so unique, every wrinkle on your face every “blemish” was put there by the master himself. He created you and he calls you His masterpiece. Don’t walk around believing the lies of this world, don’t let the media define beauty, but most importantly don’t allow Satan to fool you into believing that you aren’t enough. Because you are. If you decide to believe the lies you are offending the Master Artist. He calls you one of a kind and made you just they way he wanted you. With God on your side you are more than enough. God takes you as you are and He calls you worthy. You are worthy to be loved, forgiven and made new. No matter where you have been or what you have done, Jesus paid it all so that you could have a relationship with him. Don’t let that opportunity slip through your fingers. The Lord wants to know you and talk to you and he desperately wants a relationship with you. He knows where you have been, the people that have hurt you and the sin you have committed. Call out to Him, cast all you worries and confess your sins to him. He cares for you. He is always there for you. Unlike people who fade in and out of your life, God is constant. People try to come into your life and make you feel good about yourself but don’t put your worth in them, because they will fail to meet your expectations, but God he will never let you down. In fact God will exceed your expectations and present you with more than you could have ever imagined. Trust him, even when it looks uncertain. Stick by His side and allow him to guide you. Words are powerful. The words said can seem to linger in your mind for days. There might be times when you feel left out. Sometimes gossiping is the cool thing to do. Other days you might get made fun of. But don’t forget you are enough, because God says so. Open your heart and allow the Lord to speak to you. You are so special. You are so beautiful. You are so talented. You are so loved. You are a masterpiece.

& You. Are. Enough.

2 Peas in a Pod. Me & God.

Here's something a little different, I wrote a poem and made a video. I hope y'all enjoy:)
This poem was written during a time in my life where I felt like I didn't deserve the grace of God. I questioned if he could really love me, a sinner caught up in the things of this world! But God answered my questions thousands of years ago by sending his son to die on the cross for me and in times of trouble he reminded me that I'm worthy.

xoxoxox blessings,

Katelynn

Are you fruitful?

Galatians 5:22-23

 ^"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."

 

This may sound like an odd question to ask but, think about it.  Are you fruitful? Are the fruits of the spirit visible in your everyday life to the lost, broken and needy? The bible talks about them in Galatians 5:22-23. They are....

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 LOVE

JOY
PEACE
PATIENCE
KINDNESS
GOODNESS
FAITHFULNESS
GENTLENESS
SELFCONTROL

 

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I want other to see Gods love through my actions.

I want others to feel like my joy is contagious, joy that could only come from the Lord.

I want others to embrace Gods peace through me.

I want others to receive Gods PATIENCE  I through my actions towards others.

I want others to see Gods KINDNESS and be in awe, through my acts kindness to others.

I want others to understand my morals & GOODNESS come from the Lord.

I want others to experience Gods FAITHFULNESS, through my loyalty.  

I want others to hear and fell the Lords GENTLE spirit that leaves as I speak to others.  

I want others to observe the  SELFCONTROL  God give to me.   

I want all of these things because these are things the Lord wants. Granted, I am far from where I need to be but, it is through God’s grace and mercy that I receive a second chance.  Showing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control are the things that I believe make God smile!! Choose to be fruitful!:)

 

xoxoxoxox,
Katelynn

Obsession at its finest

Have you ever been obsessed with anything? Don't lie. We all have, we all know that feeling.

That feeling of constantly thinking or even subconsciously thinking about someone, maybe even something. The desire you have inside to want to learn more, talk more, look more is the feeling of obsession.

Now take that feeling and try to grasp the fact that, that is the way God feels about YOU. HE IS SO OBSESSED WITH YOU, and wants so desperately to hold you when you are hurting, to give you a high five when you are happy and to be the one you come to in every situation.

Why? Because he loves you that much. He loves you, a sinner that fails daily and even hourly, yet he is still obsessed because His love is that strong, that powerful and that forgiving!!

That is such a crazy thought, my mind is blown! I don’t know about you, but that concept is a hard one to grasp, not because I have any doubt but because I am so undeserving. It’s hard for me someone who is a sinner to grasp the fact that someone so undeniably perfect would want me, and would want to love me, even when I make mistakes!  But God does want me, God loves me so much and I have to remind myself daily to take that opportunity and run with it!!! Don’t waste your time feeling like you aren’t good enough because with Christ on your side you are worth more than anything in the world could buy! Talk to the Lord and ask for forgiveness when you fail and spend the rest of your time doing things that will further His kingdom J

This reminds me of the story about the lost sheep that Jesus tells in Luke 15.

The Story of the Lost Sheep

15 ^1-3 By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not at all pleased. They growled, “He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends.” Their grumbling triggered this story.

^4-7 “Suppose one of you had a hundred sheep and lost one. Wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the lost one until you found it? When found, you can be sure you would put it across your shoulders, rejoicing, and when you got home call in your friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Celebrate with me! I’ve found my lost sheep!’ Count on it—there’s more joy in heaven over one sinner’s rescued life than over ninety-nine good people in no need of rescue.

  

 xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

       Katelynn

Be that flower growing in the rain!

                     I’m about to go a little old school and play a little imagination comparison game, so hang with me it will make sense in the end.  I like to picture our relationship with Christ like this, pretend that Christians are flowers, God is rain and sin and Satan are the drought. Flowers need water to grow, in order for them to be healthy and beautiful. The flower goes a day without water and it believes it’s okay, but without rain the flower slowly begins to wither, whether it’s visible or not. The effects of the drought start to creep in before the flower even sees it coming. And before too long the drought starts to consume the flower.  The flower is withering away and desperate for rain!

          For a long time I believed that Christian believers could be at a standstill with Christ, by standstill I mean not growing in their faith, but not necessarily getting worse. In my mind I thought people could go through a rough patch, and during that rough patch they weren’t losing sight of Christ they were just holding on. But it doesn’t work that way. They were the flower going without rain, and without Jesus they were slowly opening the door for the drought to creep in. So in other words you can’t be at a standstill with Christ, because if you aren’t getting rain your flower will wither. That reminds of the verse from Revelation 3:16 that says,

 “So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold- I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” 

God doesn’t want you to be lukewarm, at a standstill or a flower going without rain. You have to be on fire for the Lord, you have to growing in your faith because otherwise we are allowing the drought to creep in, we are allowing Satan to take ahold of our weakness and pull us down.

         I was wrong. You cannot be at a standstill with Christ it just simply doesn't work that way. You can’t be lukewarm, you need to be filled with rain so you flower can grow in the faith! Filling yourself with the knowledge and wisdom of the word, communicating with the Lord and totally submerging yourself in the love of God.

Be that flower growing in the rain!

            

xoxoxoxoxoxox Katelynn 

(Sorry its been so long!  Ive been spending time filling myself with knowledge and wisdom of the word, communicating with the Lord and really EMBRACING His love!)

Are you Satans volunteer?

          Words. Words surround you daily. Words are spoken, written and even thought. Words can be devastating, tearing you down until you feel no longer worthy. Words can be uplifting, give you this sense of confidence that makes you feel like you are flying. Words can hurt or words can heal, the choice is yours.

         Who’s words define you? Who do you let tell you what your worth? Are you letting the negativity of this world define who you are in Christ? Are you letting other peoples words consume your mind like a broken record, repeating them over and over and over? Eventually replacing the joy the Lord has given you?  

If any of this sound familiar ask yourself this question….Do I want others peoples words to define who I am in Christ? When is enough, enough? Stop it now. Remove these people from your life and make a change to better yourself and your relationship with Christ. 
       Satan wants you to spend your time thinking about all these hurtful words and pointless battles. He’s using these things to distract you from your ultimate goal of glorifying God. If you don’t stop this now you are allowing Satan to control you, your thoughts and your actions.  You become a volunteer.

        My purpose is to be Gods little light, and I’m not letting Satan get in the way. Will it be hard? Yes. Could it be lonely? Yes. But will it be worth it in the end? ABSOLUTELY!  I picture myself standing before the Lord, Him and I alone….no one else, not my mom, bestfriend or boyfriend. At that point NO ONE else will matter, ultimately it will come down to my life and the way I chose to live it.

          Are other people and Satan’s distractions worth sacrificing eternity in heaven with The King of Kings….? I’ll let you decide

xoxoxoxox
Katelynn

"Daddy I want to be an ANGEL!"

         

        As a little girl I was raised in a Christian home. I knew nothing different than going to church on Sunday mornings, while eating my cheerios in the back seat.  I was surrounded by an amazing Christian family and parents who supplied me with unconditional love. My parents taught me right from wrong, even if it required punishment. I knew nothing different than sitting in mommy and daddies room at night, reading a bible story and saying our family prayers before bed.  

            I had heard my fair share of bible stories, many which of contained angels. I was a little girl who asked a BUNCH of questions, always curious about everything. 

            At age 7, I knew my job on earth was to spread Gods word. 

One day while talking to my dad I said, “Daddy I want to live my life sooo good that when I get to heaven God will want to send me back as an angel!” 

My dad smiled at the cuteness of his little girl, but he knew what he was about to tell me would break my heart. 

He said, “Awh that’s so sweet, but honey God only creates angels to be angels. And God creates humans to be humans.” 

I got really sad and said, “Am I not good enough to be an angel?” 

My dad could see how upset I was and he said, “You can still do many great things as a human, God has a purpose for you. You can even share Gods word and that will make Him very happy. When you get to heaven he will welcome you with open arms!” 

My dad then gave me a big hug.

            My point in telling you that story is, all of us, whether we admit it or not, want someone to give us a high five and tell us job well done! I wanted God to give me a thumbs up when I arrived in heaven. Dig deep and pull out that FIRE you have for the Lord. Do whatever it is that the Lord is calling you to do. Be a faithful servant each and every day, besides you never know if you’ll have an encounter with an angel. J

Xoxoxoxoxoxo

Katelynn!

Reaching out with E-mails!

                        katelynnm17@yahoo.com

As sisters in Christ we are one body, fighting the same battles each and every day. WE ARE NOT ALONE!  I’ve decided I’d love to hear from my readers! J Ya’ll can e-mail me any questions, issues, prayer request/praise reports or even testimonies! I will reply as soon as possible!

If you have questions about your daily life…E-MAIL ME! J

If you have an issue & need to vent or get advice…E-MAIL ME! J

If you have a praise report or prayer request…E-MAIL ME! J

If you have a testimony you’d like to share with me and possibly the Romans1212girl readers………….. E-MAIL ME! J

I look forward to hearing for you all! J

katelynnm17@yahoo.com

Xoxoxoxox

Lots of love,

Katelynn 

Battle field. This is War!

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

James 4:7 

I picture life as a battle between Satan and God. I picture Satan doing everything he can to win over Gods people. I think he surrounds us with negativity, waiting for the moment when we CRACK! That crack is the perfect moment for Satan to fill in with sin.

Have you ever been surrounded by a friend or people that you know are bad for you? After awhile do you catch yourself talking and acting just like them? Or maybe you get annoyed with the gossip but its a constant struggle to maintain a pure heart! ...That’s because the people you hang out with, have an impact on you. The gossip, hurtful words, dirty music, social media and raunchy clothing all start to take over your mind and life. Your thoughts are filled with useless junk that becomes addicting. Wake up call… this is Satan! This is probably the most common struggle! (I’m in the same boat)  Satan uses these people to get to us; he messes with us, and takes us off our path! Smirking is contentment Satan laughs at our weaknesses.

REMOVE THESE PEOPLE AND THINGS FROM YOUR LIFE! Don’t let Satan win this battle. The best protection we have, the only chance of surviving this battle is to have a durable shield of protection, right? God can provide that protection. He tells is in James 4;7, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

You can do it ladies. Fight the battle and stay strong, God is by your side.

Xoxoxoxo

Katelynn! 

Materialistic World!

         Take a minute and read  1 Timothy 6:7-8..............

          When I came across this verse while reading the book of Timothy I'm pretty sure I read it and re-read it and then read it again! Lol. It hit home for me,God was speaking right to me. The way our society today shapes our way of thinking.We get so caught up in our materialistic world that we tend to forget how God intended it to be! Why do we feel this need to have more than we came into this world with? Why do we have this self entitlement? In verse 7 he tells us, "For we brought nothing into the world, we can take nothing out of it." WE BROUGHT NOTHING INTO THIS WORLD! We seriously brought nothing, so why do we have this NEEEED for things and stuff!? Humble yoursleves before The Lord. In verse 8 it says, "But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that." Meaning if you have a pair of clothes and food everyday you should be content with that! And that ALONE! Everything we have is a blessing from God. Be grateful for your abundant blessings and grace.  

xoxoxoxoxox

Katelynn!