Push Forward

 

 Sometimes life hits us unexpectedly, sometimes we get weak. I personally am going through a weak point in my life right now. I feel like there's nobody or nothing. I have went through losing my best friend's that I could possibly ever have in my life it was hard because I was scared because I told them everything about me. I stopped to look back and just thank God for his mercy and forgiveness. We loose people, by sudden, on purpose, by accident, but I remind myself that it is all part of God's plan in my life. He doesn't want us around people who don't live for what you live for.  I believe God saved me for the better from the people who were dragging me down in life. But don't get me wrong I love and pray for them always. I thank God that I am here today! Isn't that one of the greatest things to do Every morning you wake up to a new day. We have to thank God that he woke us up to be a blessing to the hurting world. The day I got saved was the greatest feeling to my life. But the greatest day was when I got baptized and accepted a new world of Jesus being my Lord. Don't get me wrong I'm not perfect, I have flaws but I let Jesus heal my heart every time I feel like the enemy is attacking me. I may have hit rock bottom now but I learn to remember how precious it is that Jesus dies on the cross for our everything, our sins, and so much more. That is my reminder and it is absolutely so precious to my heart. Jesus lives in my heart and that's the only reason I don't give up during these days. Can I tell you we struggle most when we don't be ourselves and try to be like this world. I take time to say no and tell that Enemy God  is bigger then anything and anyone. We have to stand on that promise. Find your comfort, find somebody to talk to because if you don't the enemy known as satan has already one. So then we have to repent, remember God forgives us. Find your verse in the bible. The one that brings me hope through this daily world is "All things are possible through Christ who strengthens me"// Philippians 4:13. How do you move forward through this world without Jesus because I know it's impossible for me. Jesus is the person who can feel every need and emotion we need. He is the Jesus of LOVE, STRENGTH, HEALING, JOY, and so much more!  NO THING is impossible for him because he Cares for us. "Cast your anxieties of the Lord for he cares for you"// 1st peter 5:7. There's hope and strength in the Bible, just open it and see it for yourself. Find somebody that you can pray with, or talk too. I reliezed that God listens but it takes us as believer who is struggling to step out of our comfort zone and show love of Jesus to somebody who is so broken. It could be just a girl who doesn't have anybody who felt she wanted to end her life just because she didn't know how to feel it. Sometimes as a christian we even struggle. But look at the image of Jesus being crucified on that cross for us. Be the christian you are and show the world there's light and hope in this world. Tell them that Jesus is strength through the darkness. A verse that live on daily is Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous nor discouraged or dismayed for the LORD YOUR GOD is with YOU wherever you go" If that doesn't bring you hope what else can? I only know that God is such a blessing and brings my life so much Joy. If your hurting today or battling something, shoot me an email sarahpeacelove17@gmail.com, Id be so glad pray for you. This blogging community has brought me so much Joy and It has helped me completely find Jesus again. So I want to be that person to bring you comfort and be light that Jesus has given me to SHOW you the POWER he brings and gives. God is awesome and I don't know where I'd be today without his support. His power rains. I personally want to thank every one who has been praying for me , with this health that Ive been battling. I have peace today again and its such a GOOD feeling. I want to thank Erin the most, she happens to always have that anointing from hours away! I love her like a big sister.

"Take me back to that lovely Moment, Where everything around me was gone"

With Love

Sarah Elizabeth

"All things are coming to past"

                                                      

Word of God!

     Hey my sweet followers, I know I haven't been posting much lately, but full time in college has a lot of priorities. But As Im sitting here doing some college work, the Lord laid it on my heart to right a blog post since Im feeling kind of alone at the moment. But let me tell you that's a lie from the enemy, we may feel alone, but something I want to tell you, if Jesus lives in you your never alone. That's something everybody struggles to remember, but thats okay, I have those moments too. But if the Lord lives with us, who should be against us! Something I want to share with you guys about starting your day in the word (By word if you do not know, I mean reading your bible) or just praising God! The blessings it gives you through out your days is just over all amazing, and I thank God for it every second. It brings your heart joy, peace, love, and comfort throughout your day. Starting the Word first in your day means you choose God first and isn't that overall a true blessing. I think about that on a daily basis now. The enemy really leaves you alone once you up your word dosage too. I currently was offered a Job this week, still waiting to hear back, but how it happened was just a God moment and overall amazing. It was definitely what we would call favor. Us believers have favor over the rest of the world because Jesus lives in us,Amen! "Always be joyful in the Lord! I'll say it again: Be Joyful!!" Philippians 4:4.

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A word that I recieved last night at church. And I thought I'd share it with you guys.

"Repent to where you once belonged to get your peace, if your not at peace. Stop crying about it. We can keep our eyes on Jesus. Head of protection is over us. Meditate on the word day and night so you will prosper. If you live in Gods realm you are a victor not a victim of the world." Pastor Marcus

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Some Scripture to share...


"May my thoughts be pleasing to him. I will find Joy in the Lord" - Psalm 104:34

"The Lord has become my stronghold. My God has become my rock of refuge" - Psalm 94:22

"Christ died for us while we were still sinners. This demonstrates God's love for us" - Romans 5:8

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"God can do anything, if you simply will stop limiting him in your thinking" 

"Stay activated by not Worrying"

"In these test and trials your going to have to endure through faith"- Dr. Dufresne

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"This goes out to all my Christ Sister across the country"

                       
        I hope you will be blessed by this song I leave you with!

                             "I hope you dance like I did"

With Love, I love comments!

Sarah Elizabeth<3

  

 "All things are coming to Pass"

 

Start fresh, Be different!

     It's a new year and the past is over, we shall only remember the good memories. Memories are always good to have and that's why a picture speaks a thousand words. Some may make us teary eyed or full of Joy but the amazing thing is the Lord is our ultimate comforter. Everyone makes a new years resolution and I would most definitely love to here about yours. Mine is going to not take on the cares of other people, mainly the cares of my family because I gave it all to God and that's one of the greatest things I could have done. You feel ultimate peace and that's an amazing thing. I am also going to write the things I'm believing God for this year on paper, so I can thank him for it on a daily basis. Because with God All shall come to pass, but it also takes patience. We shouldn't put God on a calender for his time is ultimately precious. Trust God and when he knows you deserve it or your ready everything you have asked for will be yours. How much time do you spend with your savior? That is the ultimate question, do you open your bible every day or does it sit in the dust. Or you  are only a listener and not a doer. Opening your bible once a week is not a Christ like christian, because your not living for God, and living your days off the Word of God, isn't that something to think about?! Its either a full time Christian, or a No time because God is not  a part time GOD. You will receive your ultimate blessings when you Put God first before the rest of your life. Everything will be done through God if you choose to do so, but thats a choice. Choose now how you want to start out this year, do you want to be different then last year? I choose to make God the center of my life. Doing my part daily, Reading, Meditating and praising God. I choose to get so much deeper this year, and not let the enemy distract me anymore from the presence with my Savior. It's going to be the greatest year yet for me and I know that because the Lord has told me and so has he told my pastors that about me. How the Lord works isn't that amazing? I think so. I personally wanted to remind all of you sweet followers of mine that you are completely loved and granted for and everyone of you has a different calling on your lifes. Its the year not to give up.

Now I would like to share with you some of the verses God has placed in my heart this week.

"Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases" // Psalm 103:3

"If you confess with your mouth "Jesus is the Lord" , and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" // Romans 10:9

"So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God" // Romans 10:17


* It takes the Word of God too successfully drive back and defeat every dark work #Amen

*When you stay out of the mental arena that means you are in Gods way!!!!

*Your persistance will turn you into a person of great faith!!!


Lord I come to you in prayer that this year will be a blessing waiting to happen for those of the Christ-like faith, and that you bless everything they reap. Amen! God you  are so good.

Leave me comments , or feedback!

With Love, Sarah Elizabeth

Joshua 1:9

As it comes to a Close.

      Hello everybody, The year is slowly coming to a wrap. And I want to say thank you to all of the Glory God has shown me this year. Even though there has been some ups and downs, everything will turn out to be a blessing in the end. Smile because your going to Heaven if your heart is after our Savior Jesus Christ. I would like to share a little of the blessings that happened to me this year.

Blessings and Over Comes in 2012

• Overcame the fear of wanting to leave this world( Im sure you all know what I mean by that)
• Graduated High School (May 2012)
• Blessed with a 1'000 dollar check (Favor of the Lord)
• Learned how to not compromise for others.
• Restored Relationships (Glory to God, couldn't have done it without him)
• Created this blog, from the Lord laying it on my heart.
• Became super close with some Christ Sisters, who I just recently met towards the end of this year. (Erin Elizabeth, Katey Pursell, Rachel Pursell, Rachel Vaughn) These 4 girls forever changed my year and life. "As Iron sharpens Iron, so one person sharpens the wits of another"(Proverbs 27:17 GWT) < That verse definitely describes these Lovely 4 genuine friends.
• Finished my first semester of college with all A's ("All things are possible through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13)
• Went to my first youth camp for A week - (2 words - Forever Changed)
• Became a Youth Leader
• Got more involved with my church.
• Went to a woman's conference in Murrieta ( Those meetings always change my life)

Those were some of the greatest blessings for me in 2012.  There was many little things but I just wanted to share the most important ones with my dear followers. I'd love to hear about some of your greatest blessings of 2012, feel free to share. 2012 is the platform of whats going to happen in 2013, its going to get better and better. Remember it will ALL COME to PASS!! More salvations are going to happen because I can feel it. My family will be saved and delivered ".....But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15)

Going to leave you with some of the uplifting scripture I have been studying and meditating on this week!!
"But I trust your mercy my heart finds Joy in your salvation" // Psalm 13:5

"I will sing to the Lord because he has been good to me" // Psalm 13:6

"Death and life are in the power of your tongue"// Proverbs 18:21

"The teachings of the Lord are perfect. They renew the soul. The testimony of the Lord is dependable. It makes gullible people wise" // Psalm 19:7

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me." // Matthew 16:24, NLT


Counter weapons to avoid worry!
1.Speaking the word
2. Toss worries to God
3.Rest in God

How to think like Jesus?
1. Think positive thoughts!
2. Resist the negativity and despair that rob you of life!
3. Remember the good times!
4. Seek the Lord through prayer and praise!
5. Meditate on God and his works!
6. Operate from a base of Love!
7. Be righteousness-conscious, not sin-conscious!
8. Be thankful   

A song that I just heard on the radio a few minutes ago, brought my heart to Peace!

I hope you guys have a happy Fresh Start and New Year!

Much Love, Sarah Elizabeth 

Remember that God loves and adores you!!!!!!!! 

"Don't allow it"

     Hey my sweet followers! I would like to tell you a little about the last couple of days. Well first off I want to tell you as a christian we all have our moments and days. I would like to tell you not to let the enemy steal your peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27) I would be an absolute wreck right now if it was not for the comfort of Jesus and prayers from my friends I would be a crying mess. The last couple days the enemy has tried to send me distractions. My brother was recently shot my heart dropped when I heard that news, and he is now fighting for his life. The circumstance of why it happened just filled my heart with so much worry "When I am afraid, I put my TRUST in you" (Psalm 56:3). That verse is so short but so sweet and comforting to me right now. I put my trust in God because I could sense I was letting worry come into the door of my heart. So then I told myself I should be happy my brother is alive and healing. When you let worry in distractions from the enemy will keep coming, because the next day my car breaks down, and I find out my nephew has broken his leg. I'm thankful the angels were protecting me when my car almost blew up. So for now it's undrivable until it gets fixed. But I'm thankful I'm alive because that could have been a bad situation. I want to tell you guys God sends his angels out to protect all of us, in every situation. He loves all of you unconditionally including I. "The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the spirit is life and peace" (Romans 8:6)
When our focus is on other people instead of God we do not get our freedom.  A reminder is to not hold onto thoughts that are not of God.
"Turn your burdens over to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will never let the righteous person stumble" (Psalm 55:22)

"All day long we praise our God. We give thank to you forever" (Psalm 44:8)


"Let go of your of your concerns! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth. (Psalm 46:10)


Comforting verses to me right now. I hope you guys stay strong and know that God is real.
And to know the power of prayer is real is absolutely awesome. Dont give up, you prayer warriors.

                                       
                                                   
                                                      
                                                                      

I want to leave you guys with a couple songs that have been my strength lately.

  

   

With Love, Sarah Elizabeth.

"All things are possible through Christ who strengthens you" (Philippians 4:13)

"Be strong and courageous, nor discouraged, or dismayed for the Lord you God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9)

I'm so thankful for your presence this morning Jesus!!!! 

         

Moments with the Lord this week

     So on Monday night I believe it was I was having pain like no other. So the Lord instructed me to get down on my knees and ask for my healing the correct way so I did. I cried this verse out to Jesus "O Lord my God, I cried out to you for help and you healed me" (Psalms 30:2) Woke up this morning feeling completely better, like my symptoms I've been having completely left. People tell me that its impossible when they are an unbeliever but It is not impossible because my Jesus is the biggest and most ultimate healer there could possibly be. Don't tell me My GOD is fake because he is completely real, take time to get to know him. Another verse that I meditate on when I am looking for a healing is "Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed. Rescue me, and I will be rescued, You are the one I praise. (Jeremiah 17:14)  Jesus is the ultimate healer never forget that. Praise through the storm and he will bring you Joy in the morning.

Just a couple things I got from the bible and devotionals so far this week. Here you go.

"The fire has no power upon my body" If you are walking through a fiery test, you cannot afford to surround yourself with companions who are speaking words of doubt every time you speak words of faith.

Do you think it is important to spend time with God during the week? Well for me personally that's where i found the most comfort in my days, and week. Feeling that precious sweet feeling God places you in during that time, whether it be Prayer, Praise, Reading the Word. Its all absolutely precious and never ending to me. " Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."(Psalms 119:105) The verse says it all and its something I hold tightly onto, my bible! I find a cure to every problem in there. Give it a try if you don't already.

There was a moment this week where a friend had told me that they were having thoughts of death on their life. I prayed so much that night, I weeped, and just thanked God for his amazing victory over her life and my life. And minutes later, Guess what happen, the Lord showed up on her and everyone of the thoughts she was having vanished.  The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.(John 10:10)  I wont let any part of that stupid satan into my surrounding believers of Christ, I pray my heart out for them, because God listens to our prayers. "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."(Matthew 18:20)  That's a powerful thing being connected together in prayer.

Thankful for the people I have in my life. Received some sweet words this week from dear friends.

"The Lord will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your bones, and you will be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters do not fall" (Isaiah 58:11) That verse as been heavy in my heart so I thought I would share it.

Look straight ahead at Jesus and keep your mouth shut towards of doubt, unbelief and evil speaking.


God bless you guys, you are loved, never forget that.
Any prayer requests, comment below?

With Love, Sarah Elizabeth

Would like to leave you with a song of worship I love

  
 

Are you feeling alone?

     I was in the middle of researching some information for my college research paper, and the Lord had me stop, and go here. He laid something heavy on my heart.  Are you feeling dark or alone? I was talking to somebody and this is when the Lord laid it so heavy on my heart. And i mean heavy, this was just a knew experience for me to feel, i almost wanted to start crying but in a different way. Like for the Love of Jesus. Have you ever felt alone, like for instance when your around a group of friends or in this matter So called friends because you walk up to them and they just pretend like your so invisible. Or it could even be like that with your house hold, like this im going to share relates to me! Day by day i go on and I used to feel so alone in my house, but when that trial came on I just agreed with it, and felt like God wanted me to feel this way. To be honest, just recently i realized it was a lie from the pit of hell, that is so ridiculous of me to even think. Now i can be in my house without feeling so dark and alone, because the greater one Jesus Christ lives on the inside of me, and its the time i finally accepted it. Praise the Lord! He is good.
   " God’s love never fails.  
Praise the God of all gods.
    God’s love never fails. 
 Praise the Lord of lords.
    God’s love never fails." ( Psalm 136 1-3)
Those verses right there have to be the most comforting thing to me in those moments, but the amazing thing is i rejoice through Jesus. God's love will never fail and its one of the most encouraging things that gets me going through that moment of feeling so alone. Your saying i don't have anybody to love me, or hug me, or appreciate me? Well have you tried Jesus, He will never fail you. Have you listened to Spiritual music? Have you opened A bible? Have you talked to somebody?  After you do all of that, i promise you will have a different outlook on life. Trust me there was a point before i got so lost in Jesus, that i tried to attempt a couple of things, but after getting so lost, I was picked back up by God, My faith, and i just said why would i even try those things or to loose my life, yeah stupid right? Well after that trial, i talked to my Spiritual parents, which our also my Pastors, i praised through the storm and started praising, praying, reading my bible daily"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path"(Psalm 119:105), and everyone comes up to me, Im actually noticed appreciated and wanted now. But i finally learned that Jesus came out of everyone of these people. It's so absoulutely precious to know Jesus loves Me unconditionally, along with the Church family he placed in my life.
"For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure."(Phillipians 2:13)
And my heart goes out today to all of those innocent young lives killing themselves, tell somebody you love them today, tell somebody their adored, give somebody a hug. Get those hurting into Gods kingdom, we can do it. If your reading this, i want you to know God loves and adores you, as well as me, because me being a christian has been through what it feels like to not be loved. "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another."(John 13:34)

 I want to leave you with a song that was heavy on my heart today when i heard it<3

With Love, Sarah Elizabeth<3

"Don't let anyone look down on you for being young, Instead make your speech, behavior, love, faith, purity and example for others" 1st Tim 4:12

Power of Prayer!

      Im just sitting here thinking about the intimacy i get with praying. I wanted to share something with all of you guys about the power of prayer with me lately. Okay well my name is Sarah, and im the only one who attends church as a commitment lately and believes in the power of prayer in my family. Well normally i just pray out loud but i was so ashamed for so long, but just recently the Lord has dealt with me about my self esteem. Where ever you are? Get down on your knees and pray for those unanswered prayers that can not be answered just by a normal prayer, there is an intimacy with God i receive! It has been a life changing feeling for me and the restoring of relationships in my family. "Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with a song of praise" (Psalm 95:2)  That is one of my absolute favorite verses at this time of night, just the feeling i get when i pray and praise our Lord and Savior. "What am i to do? I will pray with my spirit, but i will pray with my mind also, I will sing praise with my spirit, but i will also sing praise with my mind also (1st corinthians 14:15)" Pray every way you can play, pray together, pray as one, God is listening, but remember our prayers get answered on Gods timing. I feel absolutely beutiful when im in prayer, i love to pray for others, I'm actually going to start a prayer journal and write down all the people who need or want pray from me. Do you take time out of your day to say a prayer and thank God for all the blessings you have received daily? Thank God that your alive! Thank God for forgiving our sins. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrightousness (1st John 1:9)"  Isn't that verse just absolutely beautiful, be bold and ask the Lord to cleanse your sins , we all sin, but God is faithful enough to forgive us. 

"My Pastor Marcus calls me his prayer warrior always, and is going to have me share in front of my church about the feeling i get when I am praying down on one knee"

Picture from Google Images!

"At the name of Jesus every knee should bow"

 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved...That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth..” [Acts 4:12, Phill. 2:10]

 

I just loved this, so i had to share it!

 

 "The Lord directed me to leave you with these quotes"

"Don't pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees" -Corrie ten Boom

 

"We have to pray with our eyes on God not on difficulties" -Oswald chambers. 

 

 

P.s. I hope you guys enjoyed my first blog post, finally the Lord directed me to do this, as well as a few Instagram friends told me that i should create a Blog so here it is.

 

Leave me your prayer requests.

 

With love, Sarah Elizabeth<3   

“Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees.” ~ Corrie ten Boom

Read more: http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/bible-verses-about-prayer-20-important-scripture-quotes-2/#ixzz2Cw1ptRUn

Psalm 95:2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!

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Psalm 66:17 I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue.

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Psalm 66:17 I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue.

Read more: http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/bible-verses-about-prayer-20-important-scripture-quotes-2/#ixzz2CvtczBcq