Trust

Sometimes, no, many times we find ourselves diving into the fictional kingdom of books.  These getaways allow us to venture into the shoes of another.  It's almost an alternative to traveling the world.  

For some of us our imagination takes control and we find ourselves so much into one world that we forget where we are.

here.

now.

Let us not forget we are competent in the spirit of the living God, and not ourselves...

I am not particularly a bookworm, but I was inspired by the artistry that can be found in the library, from pamphlets to tomes.  Unfortunately so many books seemed abandoned, no thanks to technology.  I personally prefer paperback to electronic books any day. My selection if that of Christian fiction set in the 1800s. 

 

{Necklaces} Maruices, UO

{Vest, Denim Dress Shorts, Messenger Bag} Maurices

{Shirt} Salvation Army

{Heels} Marshalls 

2 Corinthians 3:3-4

3You show that you are a letter from Christ, 

the result of our ministry, written NOT with ink but with the 

Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

4Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. 

5Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, 

but our competence comes from God. 

6He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—

not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

... my Bestest Soul Sister, Kateri, suggested I use this verse today for my post, which is ironic because I was just reading in 2nd Corinthians yesterday and was planning on using one of these here verses for you!  On a side note, I am thankful for finding myself the past few weeks. Always be there for your friends.

Kari Jobe - We Are (Official Acoustic Performance) from emimusic on GodTube.

Don't...

My very wise friend once told me... "I tell people- 'Don't put me in a bubble'"...

Sometimes when personalities change, people don't get it because they are not you... 

If people are use to always seeing you one way, and some days you are not like that... they don't get it...

They would ask

are you Mad

are you Sad

are you Tired

why are you so Serious

...dude- this is my NORMAL FACE 

to me I feel like they were rejecting who I had become...

or I was forced to act a certain way around them because that is how they wanted to see me

Everyone goes through stages. 

I use to degrade myself ... 

comparing myself to others, and putting myself down

feeling that people would not expect too much of me and people would feel better about themselves that way

Although it was all a joke...

I started to feel like it was true and I questioned myself...

What was I worth?

 I knew God was there for me

I began to resent those that would call me the names I had called myself...

and that turned into jealousy... I had never been jealous in my life.

I felt ashamed for feeling this way

I knew God loved me... 

but I was not investing time in seeking Him.

Was it my fault I felt alone?

When i cut myself off from friends they thought I was just rejecting them... 

Which I disliked.  I needed a retreat.

I learned I need to be honest with myself.

Look forward.

Not degrade myself.

Seek out God.

Seek out fellowship with Sisters who are going through the same thing.

So now I tell people... "Don't put me in a bubble."

I say it to others, to myself, out loud.  

I am growing in every facet of my being, maturing, learning from life... and I can not do that without having certain aspects of me change.

but it's all part of my life's journey...

My Beyoutiful Hope!

I did this post after being in contact with other girls who felt the same way. So girls- stand up for yourself, find a good support system, be honest with yourself and others.  If they only want to see you a certain way, maybe they are not people you are meant to have in your life your entire life. Pray about it.

Your Trash. My treasure.

Are YOU a Vintage thrift shopper?

Check out what I found at GOODWILL !  Who said new findings have to be new?

$3 blouse   +  $6 leather skirt  =  $9 outfit

I know this was super short- but I am SUPER EXCITED FOR the next few blogs- I have really fun , and edgy postings coming up soon! 

<3 God bless always <3

christine

Please VOTE for Jeniffer!

Please Vote for my dear Jeniffer Hall! Fellow blogger, mother, friend, Daughter of the King!

She is entering the Maurices Mainstreet Modeling Contest and needs your CLICK to win!  I was blessed to have won this contest last year, which was my real life fairytale, and am thus one of Maurices' First Mainstreet Models!  This is an opportunity of a life time! With your help Jeniffer can win:

$7,500 to a charity of her choice!

$1,500 giftcard to Maurices!

Free Flipcam!

Photoshoots for Maurices marketing!

I have her entry below. Please CLICK HERE and Vote!!! I know this great fashion blogging community can help make a fellow blogger's wish come true!

Jennifer Hall

Age: 36

Hometown: Blountville, TN

College/University: D & D School of Real Estate

Who you are in one word: Layered

Charity: Abuse Alternative's Inc

Bio:

Being a model means so much more than pretty pictures and fabulous clothes. When I was younger that was the depth of thought I had about the industry. I had never pursued a modeling career or even considered it until entering the maurices contest in 2011. I want to model for maurices simply because I admire this company and the messages they convey to young women; that being yourself is the only way to be and encouraging involvement in hometown communities. I don’t want to be just a model; I want to be a maurices model! I grew up in the small town of Blountville, Tennessee; population three thousand and seventy four. While diminutive to some, its part of what makes my hometown special to me, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I am blessed with a big family and we made the most of what we had. So much of who I am stems from growing up on the farm. I filled my days helping mom and dad in the garden, watching mom churn butter, pulling up the step stool because it was my turn to the dry the dishes, or breaking beans on the front porch. In a family of seven we all had to work together to get things done; and momma always made sure we did. Living in the country, and having three older brothers, I was quite the tomboy, but I always loved fashion and beautiful images. My childhood friends still poke fun at me “always wanting to take pictures”, but it’s just who I am. I see so much beauty in life and I want to capture it all! My childhood was simple in so many ways, yet now as an adult, I see those simple ways have helped to compose the many layers that make me who I am today. Life can be difficult and I am forever thankful for the support group of friends and loved ones that surround me with a foundation of encouragement and understanding. Many women, however, deal with emotional and physical abuses that leave them paralyzed with fear and hesitant to ask for help. My choice of charity donation would go to Abuse Alternative Incorporated; a safe haven for woman and children who are mentally and physically abused. Offering a 24 hour hotline, this charity also extends batterer’s intervention programs, victim advocacy, and educational outreach. For over 30 years this organization has been there for families when they had no where else to turn, or no one else they could trust. I am inspired at the possibilities of what the winning donation could do for the lives of these victims in my community. Working to restore independence, confidence, and a healing environment; I hope to represent my hometown for maurices in giving back to this well deserved cause.hares on facebook

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*Maurices Entry Information taken from http://mauricesmainstreetmodel.com/2796/jennifer-hall 

Royal Pastels & Queen Esther

Queen Esther 

she risked her life for her faith- her people. 

The Jewish people of Persia... 

...breathtaking beauty, and yet she possessed inner beauty and strength much greater

HAIR.  The hair piece is actually a necklace twisted around a single strand of hair on both sides of her head.  I pinned it in the back with two bobby pins, and twisted it on the crown of her skull and pinned it back.  

 {Necklace in Hair} Urban Outfitters

{Necklace} Jewelmint

{Blouse} Lola

{Tank} so old you can say we got it from the dinosaurs

{Skirt} Free People

{Tights} Forever21

Challenge: Be confident in your face- go make-up free for a week!

You are a princess

of the King of Kings...

the Lord God Almighty