Dear Future...

As you all already know, I love to write! Aside from writing this blog, I write some stories and also letters. I write letters to people I know, and people I haven't met yet. Such as my future husband and my future children. Yes, I know I'm odd, but whatever! I think it would be cool to hear from your mother or spouse as a teen and young adult. So I am going to start a small series of letters to my "futures". These posts maybe a bit different for you guys, but maybe, just maybe I can inspire you guys to write a "future" letter, whether it be to your future spouse, children, yourself, or whatever.


Dear Future,


  What do you have in store? I can't help but wonder! The possibilities are endless! To know you could change so much for me. Why must you be such a mystery? I suppose that is simply a part of what makes this life so exciting. To think of seeing the future unfolding before me in a way I could never imagine has a way of exciting me . I can't honestly say I understand everything, or even that I want to fully understand everything, but I am anxious to see what you hold! To meet the people you bring across my path. To see the person I am meant to be several years down the road. To meet the man I am meant to marry, and the children we may have. So much excitement in thinking about all the things you hide behind another day!


  A friend of mine reminded me today, that everyone goes through daily struggles. I go through some myself. Some of us may have bigger troubles than others, some may be big, but not obvious. What struggles lay in wait for me Future? I suppose this letter could truly be to my Father, beings He is the creator of the future. So Father, how will I fair in the trials ahead? Will I be strong and humble enough to lean on You? To reach for Your guiding hand? Am I strong enough to do so now? In these struggles I am facing today? Can I hand them over to You, without doubt, without fear? Trusting You will take care of it all, is easier said than done, I must say! This shouldn't be so after seeing all that you have done thus far. I am human, we never seem to learn do we? Not what is of true importance in this life anyway. 


  Father, I ask that you would not show me the future, but prepare me for it. I know that is what You have been doing, but God I stand here asking You to continue preparing me, this time I won't struggle against Your teachings, and Your guiding hand, but follow as You lead me into the unknown. Father, I love you for never giving up on me! I pray I never give up serving You to the best of my ability, and I honestly could do so so so much better! When I am down, hold me up Father. I am weak, please give me strength. When I am anxious, help me to be trusting. When I am frustrated, I pray for patience! Lord I am all of these things right now in this moment! I ask you my God for peace that I know only You can give!


  I love You Lord, help me to love You more!


  Simply,
      Sarah   

"Can You Hear Me?"

  I am sure we all can see our country is going downhill fast! As a young person, this is very discouraging to me to see my generation coming into adulthood in this way. To see young people standing on the flag that our forefathers fought for, to see that racism is still taking both white and black lives, crime rates are higher than ever before, it all turns my stomach. Can't we see where we came from? I know we are so far from all of that now, but can't you see it? I am tired of this! This is from the heart of a young person of this generation. Yes, I am a white girl, if that's what you want to call me- But I don't go around declaring it. I deserve nothing more than anyone else. Absolutely nothing. I have no right to demand anymore than what has been given to me, I am blessed beyond measure. Read on- but please keep your heart open!

Black Lives Matter Protest

Flag burning Event in Brooklyn


[08.02.16]
 Can You Hear Me?

The red, white and blue 

Doesn't stand for slavery  

It just isn't true

Can you hear me?

They yell in the streets

A cry for blood

They stomp on our banner in their cleats

Not caring as they hear the thud

Can you hear me??

They do not realize

We are free if we bow the knee

because our history books people revise

Should we consume the lives of more?

Nay! I say!

No more!

And yet they continuously slay

The stars are lit 

The fire is spreading 

As is their ill intent

Can you hear me crying???

All lives matter!
must we say it?
That is the matter!
We shouldn't have to declare it!

You want to end racism you say
And yet you separate yourselves.
Stop seeing the colors today
put the race cards on the shelves

Where did we go wrong you say?
When we left God's path!
Will you continue down this torturous way?
Or must we all suffer through God's wrath?

We are all made in God's image
Black, white, yellow or blue
no matter the age
It is true

Please put the torch away
Remember our true history
Let the banner of freedom sway
We can overcome this part of our story

Can you hear me????
Let the violence be of the past
End racism here I plea
Let our generation be the last.

~Sarah

American soldiers raising the American flag on the island
of Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945

Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day

  I think that is just about all I can say about what is happening in our country right now. I have pushed it aside long enough.  I can't sweep this under a rug any more. This country is my home. Despite all of the foolish murders and crime, God continues to bless this nation because of our forefathers. Can we remember that? Can we find our way back to that? I think we can if we had enough hearts willing to fight for what we have lost. To fight for what our foundation once was: The word of God! Stand up and fight my brothers and sisters! Fight for what is right, or lose all rights! That is where we are! Can you hear me?????

 

 Simply,

       Sarah

  P.S. I know this post is about my country, America, but I would absolutely love to hear more about my audience! Such as who you and where you guys are from. So let me know! Thank you so much for reading! 

3 Short Girl Problems

I know I already wrote a rant on 15 Things Short People Hear A Lot, but these are problems that we "short girls" have on almost a daily basis! Hope it's not too repetitive for you!

1. Clothes



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•Wearing the same clothes since middle school.

•Even "short people clothes" are too long

•Looking at the weather forecast before wearing long pants or skirts, because if it rains and you wear something long, you're in trouble!

2. Big world

•Cooking, and/or putting away dishes is a workout, because you have to climb onto the counters to reach the cabinets

•Your feet rarely to never touch the ground when you sit.

•The seat belt in the car always trying to choke or decapitate you.

•The sun visor doesn't help when driving

•Fearing falling out of a roller coaster to your death, because you barely reach the height requirement

•Using the "kiddie" water fountain

•You look completely ridiculous trying to get something off the top shelf, and then you end up awkwardly asking a random tall guy to get it for you.

•Too short to use peepholes in doors... too short to be seen through peep holes in doors

3. Social

•Of course, people that comment on your short stature repetitively

•People bending down to talk to you.

•Some people treat you how you look instead of how old you actually are

•People thinking it is funny to take your stuff and throw it back and forth over your head as you frantically reach for it in vain.

•Everyone assuming you can't do small tasks because you're short

•People are surprised when you actually make a decent shot in basketball

•People saying "You only did better because you're short" when you beat them in a sport or something.

•Babysitting kids that are taller than you.

•Learning to walk fast to keep up with everyone, but then being teased for power walking everywhere

•Someone hollering your name and you're literally right there

•Forgetting the height gap when going in for a hug, and putting your arm above theirs, forcing them to do that awkward half leaning down/squatting, half standing thing.

•Standing talking to someone sitting and you're still shorter...

•Looking for someone in a crowd and finally giving up and asking a tall person if they can see them.

•Worrying about a tall person sitting in front of you in church, the theater, a symphony, ect...

•Always in the front row of pictures

Though my post today was "short" and a bit light hearted, I hope you enjoyed it! Give me some ideas for what you think I should write about next!

Simply,

       Sarah

His Footstool

First of all, I apologize for not writing last week, but as they say, Life happens! Unfortunately, so does death, which is simply a part of life. Here's my excuse:
Last summer, for those that don't remember, I went to Ethiopia to visit a missionary family I know and love very much. Well, Krystal's grandmother she was close to passed away, and she decided to fly back to the states for the funeral in Florida. Krystal is one of my best friends and I haven't seen her in about 10 months! So I headed off to Florida on Sunday afternoon with some church family of mine! We arrived on Monday with some time to spare for the beach!  We spent Monday afternoon and all day Tuesday on the beach or in a pool. I got the chance to ride a jet ski for the first time which was a lot of fun! We saw two dolphins while riding too! Wednesday, we went to the funeral, and I got to see Krystal for the first time in too long! Guys, I was so overwhelmed by seeing her, I almost broke down squalling! For those that know her, she is doing good! The whole family has been fighting cold and such so prayers for them would be much appreciated! But all in all sounds like they are all doing well!
On to this weeks post...
I have no idea what to write about, or more accurately, which idea to choose from! My mind has been crazy lately! I am unsure of a lot of things right now and I feel as if I'm trying to stand still on sinking sand. Life is moving so quickly yet so slowly! I have so many questions in need of answers.
What should I do with my life?
What next?
Should I go to school? Or not? If I do go, then what? What should I take? Where should I go? When?
Will I get another chance to take another missions trip? Should I take it if I do?
Will my choices now, prolong the wait for a spouse?
I also have other personal things I'm not ready to publicly discuss. This is my head 24/7 and this isn't even the half of it! I must have faith, and patience. I must remember my God is still on the throne! He is still in control! Just because the boat is rocking doesn't mean, He isn't there! Please pray for me to Wait on the Lord, and to be of good courage!(Ps.27:14) To stand still and let God move! To look on Him and not the troubled waters on which my feet are set!
I read a verse in Psalms 99 last night that jumped out to me
    "Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy."
He is holy! But think of all those "big" problems you have. We are told to worship at his footstool. Which brought to my mind, isn't the earth God's footstool? This may be a stretch, but what I got was, we are already at the footstool of our Lord. He sees everything that goes on because, He is here! But are we simply ignoring our Master, our King for foolish worries of this life? Worries can come in many different shapes and sizes, believe me, I know! Whether it be worry for someone's well being, health, financial situation, a relationship, a fight you're having with someone, or whatever else is on your mind, it is truly that big? Is it truly that important in the long run? Yes, they may be important, I'm not completely shrugging them off! But when put into the perspective, thinking our Savior is going ignored because of our problems, that He can solve if only brought to Him, is it really truly worth the worry? No, no it is not! I am again preaching to myself (I do that a lot don't I?)! Another thing, we are only at the footstool for a short time. Our lives are as vapors, that appear for a little time and vanish away! What are we using this time for? Worries? Pleasure? Or bringing glory to our Lord and Savior? Winning souls to Christ? Getting to know God better through the book He has blessed us with? Taking time to help a friend? Or a stranger?
This is so simple on paper isn't it? But life is different. Life is complicated. Life is hard. These things don't have to be as hard and complicated as we make them out to be! We are at the footstool of the One who controls all! The One that can change the unchangeable, calm the troubled, soften the hardened heart, carry the cross that no man could! Has He not proven Himself? Bring it to the Lord and LEAVE IT THERE! I have trouble with bringing it to the Lord, and then slowly, one by one picking up my load again, until I can't carry it anymore... Again and again! Just drop it! Leave it! You can't carry a load off alone while you're on your knees! Boy, I need to preach to myself more often! I have a lot of advice I need to follow! Lol! In all seriousness, I guess my point of this post is, we don't have long, so do what you can while you can, for GOD! Not yourself!

I know this was short, but I hope I got my point across? I think I got it! lol
Thank you for reading! If you have any verses to share that stood out to you recently, I welcome them wholeheartedly!

Until next week,

Simply,
    Sarah