Jesus getting smaller?

Did I get your attention?

Toby Keith wrote a song called "American Ride." In this song, he sings "plasma getting bigger, Jesus getting smaller..." This has had me thinking for a while now. Where does society place Jesus in their lives? Where do I place Jesus in mine? Yes he died for my sins thousands of years ago but how does that relate to the song?

Well I have to say I stumped myself and have been pondering quite a bunch over the past few weeks. Many put Jesus on the back burner and only pull him out when they need Him. Some say they follow but don't realize that HE knows what we do. Others follow but place Him aside sometimes and a few follow him all the time. We want lots of material things and sometimes forget HE is all we need.

Society is so focused with what is "in" today and how to better our lives that we forget HE payed the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. Sure material things are always nice but it is what is in our hearts that matters. I'll admit that I sometimes don't take into account that HE is always there and fall off the bandwagon a tad. But finding your way back to HIM is vital. HE always forgives.

Take a minute to think about where Jesus is in you and if he is getting smaller or bigger!

Where does Jesus fit in your life?

A few new things

A bunch has happened over the past few days and I wanted to fill you in a bit. First, I have added a prayer button on the top of my posts to the prayer vigil website for Stellan. I am amazed at how our blogging community has pulled together. A friend today asked me why I cared so much today about sweet Stellan since I was constantly checking my tweets and dashboard. I told her that Stellan's mama has brought us together through her blog and all I can do right now is PRAY. I am upholding my end of the bargain.
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Secondly, I received my Pay It Foward prize from Amanda and IKEA prize from Tobi. A post will come sometime later this week!
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Thirdly, this week has brought a break through with the teacher I was having difficulties trials struggles with. I actually enjoyed my art class on Tuesday night too. We had a conversation and understand on Monday afternoon as well. After an hour of discussion, I am hoping that the last 6 weeks are bearable and great...I WILL BE OPTIMISTIC! THANK YOU for all of your sweet and encouraging comments through this hurdle as well.
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A few songs lyrics that I have mixed for how life's events are going:
GOD is in control
HE will raise your up on Eagle's wings
HOLD you in the palm of HIS hand
Shining in the light of HIS glory
This is the day
HE lives in me
I am a child of GOD

Don't you know you are beautiful...

Kelly Pickler has a song titled "Don't you know you are beautiful" and I thought it was appropriate for this post. Everyday is not the same and life sometimes throws curve balls. One day I could dress up and look pretty and other days I thrown on shorts and put my hair up in the car. I know we ALL have those days where we do not feel beautiful and I wanted to let you know that none of you are alone.

Yesterday was my day. I overslept because I took a very nice muscle relaxer. I have 15 minutes till class started at 8 am. I threw on jeans, a t-shirt, a jacket, and did my hair in the car. While I was driving to school, this song came on the radio. I had to stop for a moment and think about this song. It is so true. So what if I did not feel beautiful, I knew in my heart that God knew in HIS mind that I was truly beautiful.

Here is the chorus of her song:

Don't you know you're beautiful...

Don't you know you're beautiful...

Don't you know you're beautiful...

Just the way you are

This is so true! Sometimes we may not feel beautiful by the way we look or feel, but remember that HE made you beautiful; therefore you will always be beautiful. Even when you just wake up or have a tough day, you are beautiful!!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

Put a little rhythm to it...

Songs are usually my best friends. When I am cleaning or needing to remember something, I put rhythm to it. So if I need to remember my 7's multiplication tables, I start singing to the tune of Happy Birthday-7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, and 70. It works for me and I learned this easy trick in 4th grade.

Another way I use music is to entertain a 16 month old while her mom is gone. Coming up with silly songs keeps her and I very happy. An example would be making clapping noises to a song beat. Everything right now makes her smile, so Old MacDonald and I am a C-h-r-i-s-t-i-a-n work wonders. Barney songs are pulled if nothing else works :)

How did I get on this topic today? I am in an Music for elementary teachers class this semester and we do lots of little kid songs and motions. This class is perfect since I love learning and putting a little tune to things. So I thought I would share.

Have a great day and put a little tune in somewhere!!