Stressed to the Max

Okay... I move back into my apartment on campus Tuesday. That is in approximately 2 days. Yikes. I'm starting to freak out because I have nothing packed. It's not like I'm going on a weekend getaway or vacation... I'm going for over half of the year!!! I should really go pack. Well I just wanted to share my bit of stress with you :)

My Will.

I will change.

I will step out.

I will not be stagnant. 

I will be obedient.

I will not be content.

I will go against the norm.

I will not conform to worldly things.

I will fulfill the calling in my life.

I will live my life according to the Word.

Confidence

If someone could please tell me why girls have such low self-esteem, I would greatly appreciate it. I have a friend that is possibly the most beautiful gal I've ever met... But, she seems to think the complete opposite. At times, I absolutely want to strangle her because if she could just see what I see and what everyone else sees then she would NEVER think that she is anything but gorgeous!! :)

I was reading up about teens and self-esteem the other day and one statement stuck with me. "A girl’s self-esteem is more strongly related to how she views her own body shape and body weight, than how much she actually weighs." I believe this statement 100%! My friends that have low self-esteem are all perfect, but they just don't see it. What I see and what they see are too completely different things. I see beautiful, talented young women and they just see the flaws. 


There are many Bible verses that fit this situation perfectly...

• For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.                Psalm 139:13-14 (We should be saying this!!!!)

• Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29

• All beautiful you are, my darling; there is no flaw in you. Song of Solomon 4:7 (FAVORITE) :)

So next time you start thinking those crazy thoughts that you're not good enough, pretty enough, skinny enough, or smart enough... Just remember Psalm 139, Ephesians 4, and Song of Solomon 4! God loves you just the way you are. Or in the words of Bruno Mars, in his latest hit song..."Girl you're amazing.. Just the way you are." :)

Love ya <3

Sunday School

Okay, so tomorrow I am teaching Sunday School for the youth group. I am starting to get very nervous. Speaking in front of one person is enough for me... So I'm sure you get how I will feel in front of more than that! :/ Shewwwww.

My lesson is from the book of Job. I absolutely love this book in the Bible. It makes me think and challenges me to live like Job. Every time I read Job's story, I can't help to put myself in his shoes and it makes me wonder if God would tell Satan that about me. I want God to tell Satan to do whatever you want with her because she will remain faithful. I want God to have that much confidence in me and my walk with Him. Shewwww. So ultimately this story just challenges me to constantly want more. More of the word and more of God. I want more of everything so that I can know for a fact that God would say the same about me that he said about Job.

So, if you can just say a prayer for me and my lesson tomorrow. This is a powerful story and I hope it hits home for this group of teens, like it does for me :)

Long day...

Hello there. Today was a super long, but awesome day! This great day started off at Ridgefield's Country Club for the Annual Staff Meeting of Rural Health Services Constorium, Inc. I am working there this summer so I got invited to this shindig. It was from 8-3p.m.. There was this amazing motivational speaker, Dr. Farris Jordan, and he spoke about having a healthy lifestyle. He talked about how staying positive in every situation will enable you to have a happier life! So be happy :)

The next part of this super long and awesome day consisted of me and my friends at a golf course. We were there for about 3 hours until a monsoon decided to wash us away! Most of the time I would get pretty upset about the weather deciding to just completely change from a beautiful, sunny day to a monsoon....BUT because of that great advice I got about staying positive, I didn't let it get to me! (it's not like my awful score in the game had anything to do with me being happy about calling it a quits early) Oh and I'm not very good at golf. So in case you are thinking that I am some golfer.. think again :)

All together today has been a positive day and I am so thankful for hearing such a great speaker! His outlook on life has made my perspective change completely :)

"Focus on what you do have, not what you don't!"  -Dr. Farris Jordan

The Journey

 I don't even know where to begin... So I'll just start off with the usual: My name is Savannah. I have decided to start this blog to speak to girls who are just going through all that yucky teenage girl stuff. It can be overwhelming thinking about all the pressures put on girls. Therefore, I'm hoping to offer some beneficial advice to get through the hardships.

Christ: One true love.

All of my blogs will be centered around Christ. He is "the constant" in my life. His Word can get me through any obstacle that comes headed my way. So why not make him a part of everything I blog? I think He deserves that and so much more :)

Til we meet again...