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This blog is going to be kinda long. I'm gonna talk about Encounter, my first Cell, how my life is changing, not having all of the answers, blessings I've recieved. And Just where I am at this moment. 


First off, I never realized that Aaron Gilespe from Underoath was the lead singer for The Almost until today. And I love them. So, now I know! I've been listening to them for about an hour or two now. Love them. :D AND For Today's new song Fearless, that's my jam.


Anyway, Encounter. I kept hearing about it and people kept asking me to go. And I had NO IDEA what we were doing that day besides free breakfast and free lunch! lol. But, we had people speaking to us about Jesus, and what he did, the whole day is just indescribable. But, this was the day of my encounter with the Holy Spirit. You know how you'll see people fall down when being prayed over? Well, if I was standing that would have happened to me! It was like a breath of fresh air, and your surrounded by happiness. Almost like your inside a rainbow? Idk, like I said I cant really explain it! I don't know how often they do them at North Palm, but I would definitely recommend it to any and everyone.


This past Tuesday was my very first Cell. Which I thought was like a formal Bible study. But, it's not. We talked about your spiritual journey, and how it's like an emotional rollercoaster just like a relationship you would have with your boyfriend or girlfriend. And we went to Rita's Italian Ice, because they were giving away FREE italian ice. So we did our cell there! I also just recently reached out and asked a couple people to come to the next one or to church, and God surprised me, because they said yes. And it felt good. I've been surrounding myself with positive people and being positive, looking at all of the blessings that I have. The fact that I'm getting more and more muscle movement every week is completely amazing, I was donated 200 dollars to go to FORWARD2012, someone is donating a brail Bible to our church, just so much. Everyday God surprises me. It's different everyday. 


I also just wanted to kinda talk about fasting. For me, it's one of the many ways I can show God that nothing comes before him. Giving up something you do everyday or something or someone you love for a period of time is a way to show him. And if you're going to try and fast, pick something that will make it difficult. Like not wearing make-up for two weeks. Or no soda for a month. Stuff like that. And God will see what your doing for him and you will be rewarded for your obedience! While fasting, take up the time you would use for whatever your giving up and read the Bible, and just get into his presence. Go to youversion.com and find a Bible study that fits what your going through. I also rarely pray for myself. I love to pray for others. I always feel that I get enough prayers, so I like to pray for others. Other believers, friends, family, and people I don't even know yet. I feel like when I'm praying for myself I'm being selfish, but sometimes you really do have to pray to God and ask him things for your growth in the relationship and the path he has you on, because satan is consistantly trying to rip you away from the light. He wants you, and he will do anything to get you to turn away from God. But, with the relationship with God, he will protect you. And it says he will in the Bible. And our father is a father of truth.


At times I feel like I'm in a difficult spot. Because I can't quote a ton of bible verses and I dont know every chapter in the Bible, but I do know that I'm making an effort and learning more and more and praying to God he'll help me learn His word. Right now I'm reading Psalm, it's basically a book of songs, or poems. And they really put things into perspective for you. And helps you through those tough times. 


Also, I'm selling bracelets made of para-cord for 12$ you tell me the two colors and I'll make it happen! I'll have some tomorrow night to show. And also I'll have some Sunday! I'm calling them warrior bracelets, because we are warriors of God. And like para-cord we will never break, we will never get weak and we will never stop fighting this war for our God! The verse behind this project is Judges 6:12 The angel of God appeared to him and said, "God is with you O mighty warrior. (MSG) I'll post a picture of the bracelets on the next blog! God bless!