the LV in love

'all i want for Christmas..' every time i hear that song come on the radio during that special time of year it makes me jolly. all i wanted this past year was 'one thing' a new louis vuitton purse. (short for LV for the undedicated to fashion) as it ends up. I received one this year as a complete surprise indeed. but looking back now what is the root of my wants and needs. sometimes i wonder if we realize even in the church that people look for things to become materialistic over. most people will not admit it but in the same way not everyone goes to college is there for the same thing, it is in the church- not everyone is on board when it comes to giving there hearts to God- at least completely. it could be the most insignificant thing, like gossiping about someone, or making fun of being drunk in the Holy Ghost. when i see people do this it has always bothered me, when people mock just to have a laugh around friends talking about a song or person. if we who are in the church do not take ourselves seriously, what hope does a dying world have? there is a time to have fun but is it possible to do so and not be vulgar and disrespectful to the things of God. there is also peer pressure that has crept itself into the church and in our youth groups, and i do mean 'groups' seems like everyone has there own nowadays. awhile back i asked my cousin whom i rely on deeply for advice about such a matter- and he said to me in his own words that it is of no importance who you are around the real you will always shine through a crowd, with the most handsome looking friends or with the outcasts no one cares to be seen with, there is only one you.

no matter your goals in life never be too good to show the love of God to all people, it matters not the color of there skin, the clothes or there age, in fact some of my best of friends are older than my parents. i believe it remains the whole point that goes beyond Christmas time. not to just say God bless you or I love you but to truly mean it by our deeds as the Bible says. at least that is my perspective of what love is and i know that goes beyond skin deep.

GUCCI girls

everyone does it. Don't you dare try to deny it! If your a girl and adore being admired (as most everyone does) then you tend to be a trendsetter and yes, pentecostals can be social lights too. Youth conventions turn into red carpet events and lock-ins extravagant after parties. Us girls need to show off our gucci someplace! But then you spot her, across the room there's someone that exists in this planet that is thinner, taller, prettier. You start hearing "that girl has the most gorgeous outfit". "how does she do that with her hair". "its impossible to have skin that clear" then all of a sudden your queen bee mentality fades into a thousand little voices that all point back to the possibility that your not the most attractive girl after all. Everyone is falling all over themselves for this other person. Well guess what? There is only one YOU in this world and though you have heard that 'God made you special and he loves you very much' bit countless times. I have news for you! The only real stand you have in your life is what you become of yourself. Other than the fact that God has complete control over what journeys we are to face in this lifetime, you can make up your mind to be the best that you can be. The keyword is 'can'. There are leaders and followers in this world and we have the joy of being both! We are modern day followers of Jesus and we can be leaders in whatever task we face everyday. Believe it or not your attitude when you wake up each morning sets the tone for your day. Just remember that your a daughter of the most high God, the KING of all KINGS!! Because when it comes down to what really matters our testimonies are of the uttermost importance and what is inside shines through whatever your wearing on the outside. So let's all make sure we start a work deep inside our hearts to be (everyday) the best that we can possibly be! Fashion fades but a simple smile can show the world there is hope that's found in our God and Him alone.