Seeking Attention

I came across a photo this morning on my Facebook news feed, and immediately pressed the 'Share' button. It said "Decide this minute to never again beg anyone for the love, respect, and attention you should be showing yourself." As I sat there thinking about what to say about it, I realized how wrong it really was. 

So many times, I have 'begged' for the attention of my teachers, former boyfriends, friends, and even my parents.

And so many times, I felt like a failure. Attention from another human will never be enough.

Even so, the world wants to tell us, that the quote above is true, and even though it is important to love yourself, I now realize that total satisfaction will NEVER come from myself. Loving myself will never be enough. 

It doesn't matter how beautiful a boy tells me I am. It doesn't matter how beautiful I think I am. It doesn't matter if that teacher thinks I'm smart. It doesn't even matter if I know I'm smart. 

What matters is that I know- without a doubt, that Christ loves me! And OH HOW HE LOVES US! Jesus Christ looks at us and sees every flaw, every insecurity. He knows how little we are worth. Yet, in HIS eyes- We are beautiful inside and out. In HIS eyes- we were worth dying for.. THAT is the love of God. And THAT is all that matters. His love is the ONLY love that will ever totally satisfy us. It will even do SO much more than satisfy us! It will complete us. It can make us NEW. So, let's change this up. SHARE THIS PICTURE INSTEAD! "Decide this minute to never again beg anyone for the love, respect, and attention that Christ already gives you."

WE ARE CHRISTIANS!

I just wanted to share something I posted on my personal Facebook with you all today..

"Wow... Just watched a video poking fun about how people say 'Jesus, take me instead' at funerals. Then in the video, a man dressed up like Jesus walks in and -in my opinion- almost perverts certain things Jesus said in the scriptures..

Personally, this video made me feel very uncomfortable, the way it was  portraying Jesus...  I don't know exactly what it was that seemed so perverted about it, but I felt the discernment of God telling me it was wrong the whole time I watched it.. I went and read the comments to see if I was the only one feeling that way... And ofcourse I wasn't, because there were other Christians that felt that same discernment. However, the MAJORITY of 'Christians' didn't see any problem with it! They were defending the video, saying it was just a funny video, and that it wasn't anything personal! Several people commented with 'I serve Jesus Christ and I still think this is hilarious! Stop being so sensitive!' However, one comment stood out among others... And it pierced my heart like never before... It read, 'R u christians happy with that? I really don't get how you think this is funny.... In Islam we don't insult our God like that even if it was a joke.....'

Have we lost that much sensitivity to our faith that we could be compared to Islam?! How sad! And yet, we cannot disagree.. Have you ever seen a Muslim poke fun at Islam or their 'Allah'?? Or have you ever heard of Muslims picking and choosing what they want to believe out of the Quran? I haven't... 

We are christians!!! And we serve THE ONE TRUE LIVING GOD, JESUS CHRIST! How much MORE should we strive to respect and serve our Father? 

Romans 12:2 says, 'And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.' We have to stop accepting what this world has to offer, and start standing up for what is right. #FIGHTFORWHATSRIGHT"

Link to video here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TyJbR8xHCx8

Beaming for Jesus,

Brooke Elaine <3

Trust.

Hey everyone... Been a very long time since I posted on here, but I'm glad I've kept this blog, and didn't take it down the several times I thought about it...

I'm not quite positive what today's post is about... I don't even know why I felt led to come write. But maybe someone will take the time to read it. And maybe it will serve a purpose..

As I'm getting older, I'm beginning to realize that this world is a crazy place... It really really scares me sometimes. And so often, I question.. Why did God create me? What is my purpose? WHY does God love me, love us?! And why is this all so confusing? Why can't I walk with God the way Adam did?! Why did God allow His perfect creation to mess up? And why doesn't He come back already?! Why do more and more generations continue to come to endure this suffering?! So many questions!! And most of them I will never know! I don't understand God's perfect plan. I don't understand it at all. Not one bit... I search the scriptures.. I pray for answers. I ask others for advice, in understanding all of this... And you know what? I always come to the same conclusion. And as difficult as it is, I'm learning to accept it. The only answer, is trust. Jesus wants me to TRUST Him. Its the most difficult thing I've ever done. I have to have FAITH, that Jesus Christ loves me.. I have to trust, that I wasn't an accident. God has a perfect plan. One that each of us is apart of. And even though we don't now, one day we really will understand that He really did know what He was doing! And so I guess I come to the conclusion, that even though life doesn't make ANY sense to these little brains of ours, everything really will work together for the good to them who love God, to them who are called according to His purpose! I hope each of you have a blessed night, and please feel free to contact me!!! I'd love to pray for you! I pray that I have encouraged someone! Goodnight <3