vbs. // weekend.

So my plan was to blog daily about how each day of vbs went for me. Unfortunately, I couldn't because our internet went out and wasn't able to. :(

Overall, vbs taught me patience and love towards the kids who attended. If you personally know me, you know that I absolutely LOVE kids and talking to them. But I have trouble opening up to them. Then again.. I have trouble opening up to anyone unless I really trust you.. BUT ANYWAY. This past spring semester that I finished in Bible College, I got to volunteer at a local Good News Club with children from K-5th grade and that tested me EXTREMELY. It was extremely hard for me to enjoy working when these kids were out of control. It was only the Lord that held me together because I would've quit on day 1. But praise Him, because I believe He used that in order to be able to prepare me for this summer's vbs. And I believe I'm going to be used more in this area in the future.

ALSO!

I got to spend my Friday & Saturday at the bay in beautiful San Diego with a few of my close friends. One of whom is leaving to Australia; so we wanted to enjoy these last moments before she leaves for five months to do something rad for our Lord Jesus Christ! :D 

We had such an amazing time and made so many new memories. From being criminal victims, sneaking in a jacuzzi at midnight, to being "backup dancers" in a rap music video at the beach. It was so great. I wouldn't trade these memories for anything! My Father is so good to the max foeva! 

Here are a few pictures I took of the trip! :)

subs at the beach.

mission beach.

                                             

hotel lobby.

hotel view.

us girls at coronado. <3

my henna tattoo at mission.

my face at the beach. :)

luigi's at the beach breakfast @ mission.

mission.

fireworks from our hotel room.

sd skyline.

reminder of His sufficient grace. <3

coronado.

I will post about day two if vbs as soon as I can! I'm on my phone right now and it's a bit harder to type. & our Internet is out. So as soon as I can, I'll update you all. Thank you for reading and being patient with me. Love you guys.
Bye! <3 ❤

kingdom chronicles l

Today was the first night of VBS at my church and man, was I BLESSED by it! Please, please, please, if you can join us in prayer for this! The kids as well as us helpers need to be soaked in prayer for the strength of the Lord. For salvation for those kids who don't know Him, and for solid foundation for both who know and don't know Jesus. To know truth and not error.

The theme this year is "kingdom chronicles." Everything around the church is midieval decorated. Ephesians 6:10-19 is the focus:

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put    on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel"

To have on the "full armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." The battle is on and the battle is real. Prayer is powerful. And truth is real. Our God is big and He is mighty. Jesus will defeat. And He will forever reign.

I'm being stretched by doing this. I'm getting out of my comfort zone and being so blessed by it. Only He could have done that. Only He knows what I need. Thank You, Jesus.
Believe me, I was stoked, but I was overwhelmed as well. I don't know why the Lord has me here, but I know He will use it mightily.

I will continue to write about how it all went down daily, if I can! 

Thank you for reading, and have a blessed night! :)

i n t r o .

Hi, to whomever is reading. :)

I just wanted to make a short introduction for my blog, before I post the link around. Just to make a few things clear! Like it says in my "about me" section, I just want to make this blog useful to keep those up to date, or maybe even minister to. And who knows! You could possibly even minister to ME! :D This blog will be of a large variety. Whether it may be silly posts, serious posts, or anything else. I just want this to be enjoyable to you AND me. 
Plus it's nice to spill out once in a while.

Thank you so much for reading!

Blessings. :)

rollin.

It's currently midnight and I'm completely wide awake. With a ton of homework, with school in the morn. School likes to do this to me. But I'll catch it's blindside. 

I still need to publish an intro for my blog and I will! As soon as I'm done with my summer course, I will! :) 
I finish in two days, so it's not really that bad. I'm just loaded with work and tests.

I turned in 4 job applications as well. Your prayers are appreciated. 
Oh, the adult life. 

[Romans 12:12]

Love you guys.