so not professional.

So lately, I've been feeling like an 'unprofessional blogger'. Does that sound stupid or what?

Well, it's the truth. *Looks down at feet* I feel inferior.

See, I started this blog 'cause I love to talk. I love to write. And blogging involves both. I thought it would be a fun, laid back hobby where I could get my thoughts down and hear about others.

But as of late, I feel, well, like I said. Inferior. I don't have a professional blog design, my posts are rather short and sweet, not long, inspirational, drawn out posts. I don't have everything all figured out. Not that I'm saying other bloggers do. It sure does seem like it, though.

And then it hit me. I'm a teenager! I'm supposed to be weird, whacky, and everything crazy. I'm supposed finding my passion. I'm not supposed to have it all figured out yet.

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. -Romans 12:2

So what? I'm not professional.

...but I'm me :)

well burst my bubble.

So. Today in Sunday school we talked about finding passion.

And I was like, "Umm, I'm a freshman in high school. I have no earthly idea what I want to do with my life and you're telling me I need a passion?! Hold up, rewind, and take a step back."

But then I got to thinking. This makes sense.

Ya know, I've been told all my life God created me with a purpose. Well I figured out something today. Purpose = passion. Really though. Think about it. God created you with a purpose. And you'll have a passion for whatever that purpose is.

*Sighs* I'm still not sure what my passion is. Not at alllll. I love to sing, but, eh, I'm not sure that's what God has in store for my future. But, hey, it very possibly could be.

But I also found out something else. To find my passion, I've gotta burst my bubble. Get out of my own little world and see what's happening around me. See what I care for most deeply. See what God's want for me. What He wants from me.

Sam (a very cool college kid I don't know very well but seems super sweet) loves Gypsie kids. It's her passion. My cousin, Ashley loves to teach. That's her thing.

So now I'm asking God to burst my bubble. I want to see the hurt, the pain, and everything else in the world. I wanna see what breaks my heart. I want to find my purpose. MY PASSION.

it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas :)

Woo-hoo! Christmastime is finally here! I know some people think it's just something in the air, but I know why I love Christmas. It was when Jesus was born. That beautiful baby boy that was destined to save the world. I couldn't imagine what it would've been like to be Mary. Her baby was God's Son. She was holding a hero in her hands. And Joseph was probably filled with more pride than any Dad that's walked the face of this earth.

So, starting into the Christmas season, I'm trying to keep my focus on Him. 'Cause I get so easily distracted by the cookies, the presents, the preparation. Sometimes I forget what's really important. I know it sounds typical and cheesy like something you read about in books, but it's the truth. We get so caught up in everything else that we seem to forget about our Savior. The precious baby Jesus.

So this year, we've 'adopted' a child so to speak. She's not living with us or anything, but we're buying her a present for Christmas. Her name is Mariamo (Mary-ah-moe). She's in third grade, is a little sassy, and loves Hannah Montana.

Isn't she precious? I think so :) I'm totally jazzed about making someone else's Christmas 10x better. She and her family live in a really rough neighborhood and don't have much. So one big present for each of their family members is gonna be a huge deal. She has 16 other siblings (I think) that are receiving something too. But the main reason for this is to show them the love of Jesus. Ya see, they're a Muslim family and they are pretty set in their ways. So I'm asking you to pray for Mariamo and her family - pray that they accept Jesus. That they won't just be happy about the gifts, but that they'll know why we're giving them.

...because of that little baby boy, born on that wonderful night...

Blessings always & forever,

anna :)

love, love is comin' through your headphones :)

This music video totally fits my situation right now. And it's sooo cute. So I had to share it.

{faithful friends}

Hey girls :) So, I got to thinking, "I really do have some faithful blogger friends. People I can count on, people that'll comment, and pretty much help me out in any way they can." So. I created an award - the faithful friend award. Here's how it works.

*List three of your faithful friends

*Explain how/why they're faithful.

*Award it to 3 other faithful bloggers :)

*Display the picture above on your sidebar (if ya want to).

*Have fun!

Simple enough? :) Alrighty. Well, to get this thing started, I'm awarding it to...

1) Lily @ Snatched from the Wind

2) Emii @ Girlz 4 God

3) Chelsea @ Club CHEA

Lily

Well, Lily's a pretty new follower on my blog, but she is super-sweet. She always has something uplifting to say and we were both born in October. I can tell she truly wants to please God and that's just awesome. Lily, you're a soul sister :)

Emii

Wow, Em! It's been a whole year since we became blogger buds. Emii was one of my very first followers and she has remained true til...well, not the very end, but now :) And I know she'll be there til the end, 'cause she's a girl for God.

Chelsea

Chelsea was one of my first followers too. She's very encouraging, giving me compliments and lifting me up. She is on fire for the Lord and isn't afraid to let others know. Chelsea, you rock!

Annnddd that's it :)

Blessings always & forever,

anna :)