Thanks to all for the positive words and feedback. Over 600 people read the first blog. I hoped it helped someone. I am so passionate about this. I will start posting every Friday or Saturday. God bless 💗💗
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Do you ever feel like God doesn't hear you? Do you feel like God DOES hear you, but will not answer your prayer? Do you feel like God isn't there, and he's just left you to fin for yourself? At various points in my life, I have felt all of these ways. And to be honest, I'm still struggling with, "God DOES hear you, but just will not answer it." The difference between feeling that way in the past and feeling that way now is, I KNOW God is there. I KNOW God hears me. I KNOW everything will play out in God's time. I KNOW God has a plan for me, my future, you, and your future. Sometimes I get so frustrated and confused. Jeremiah 29:11- For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future. Have you ever heard the saying, "Great things, take time." Well I usually find out, when I "think" God is silent, that's usually when He is going to move the most. I feel He is strategizing what great blessing He will pour on you next. God works in mysterious ways. Or what about when someone you are close to is really sick? And you think, "God, why?" Even though, we don't know why right now, we will eventually find out and in those times, we need to put our trust in Him. HE is greater than all and HE conquers ALL. And guess what. The same God who formed you, the same God who shaped you in His image, the same God who calls you His child, the same God who says YOU ARE ENOUGH, He performs miracles. (Make sure you read the bottom scripture) A God fearing woman, that I happen to know, shared this story with the students at church, Wednesday night. She told us she had been strapped lately. She went on to say that, she happened to sell two pieces of furniture, find a valuable item in her house that she thought she had lost, and picked up a little extra cash doing an opportunity that was presented to her. She's doing fine now. I don't believe that was luck. That was God. I have said all this to say, PRAISE Him, in any storm! Any battle you're in, thank God. Don't let the devil get to you. It is a test, a test to see if you'll stay faithful to the Lord. It's the most glorious test to pass. The devil wants you to fail. DO NOT give him that satisfaction. I trust you will do what's right, because you are kings and queens. Galatians 1:15- Before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Challenge of the week: Stay faithful to God. You'll face challenges, you'll face adversity. Don't let your past define who you are. Don't let your problems define who you are. Don't let the cards you have been dealt with define who you are. Praise God in the storm. The good times and the bad. Don't carry all your burdens. Let Him carry your burdens. Trust in Him. Love Him. Don't give in to the temptation of the devil.
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Mallory
3/11/2017 10:14:01 am
I loved this Ali! You are doing great! Can't wait to see what God has in store for you! Love you!!
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Ali b
3/11/2017 10:18:22 am
Awh Mallory, that is so sweet. Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it?? love you!
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Val
3/15/2017 09:14:48 am
Great job. We are so good at this. Powerful messages. So proud of you.
Par Hunter
3/11/2017 10:24:42 am
Dear Ali,
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Ali b
3/11/2017 10:29:23 am
Wow, thank you so much. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully, the blog does reach many, and makes a difference in someone's life. That's my goal. The question has been asked by me before, but God never fails. And He never ceases to amaze me :-)
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Molly Mckelvy
3/11/2017 11:14:45 am
This is great Ali!! Keep on doing these blogs because I really enjoy reading them!! I'll definitely share some of this with friends!! ❤️
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Ali b
3/11/2017 11:16:18 am
Oh my goodness, I would love for you to show them to other friends. I'm so glad you enjoy them! Thank you so much for the kind words :)
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Tanya
3/11/2017 11:46:42 am
You are doing amazing things, Ali! I so enjoyed this. I often struggle with this. Thanks for the great thoughts and scripture. Keep them coming!
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Ali b
3/11/2017 11:53:07 am
Yay, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! You're the best!!! love ya :)
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Timmi P
3/11/2017 06:52:00 pm
Wonderful words Ali! God know what we need and when we need it, If we will just be still and listen and trust in him. Thank you for these words of encouragement. I needed them today!❤
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Ali b
3/11/2017 06:55:13 pm
Right you are, my friend!! He sure does. I am so glad you found truth in this. Hopefully, I can continue to bring God's word. Thanks for the kind words of encouragement! <3
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Tiffany Davis
3/11/2017 08:07:01 pm
Oh sweet Ali, this touched my heart! Thank you! I really needed to read this. I am so very proud of the young Christian lady that you are. May God bless you for sharing this with others. Love you sweet girl!
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Ali b
3/11/2017 08:08:47 pm
Awh, thank you! I so enjoy getting to do this, and hopefully I can continue to do this. I am so glad you liked it and enjoyed reading it. I am praying for you! Love you! <3
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Beba
3/11/2017 08:17:25 pm
Sweet Ali, I am so proud of the love you are showing others. God is opening doors through your willingness to serve Him. I love reading your blog. Keep up the great job! Love you sweet girl!
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Ali b
3/11/2017 08:54:53 pm
Thank you so much! Your kind words of encouragement mean the world to me. I love you too! <3
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not saying just asking
3/11/2017 09:30:03 pm
K here you are talking about how he hears so hear me straight using your logic their could be a mother who is drying from cancer and has two children, and everyone prays for her and she dies leaving the childern so that they get thrown into the foster care system. The childern get abused awfully and they pray god hears them but he does nothing. The children grow older (mabey in their teens) and one of them kills themselves and the other is left all alone he keeps praying and trying at life and nothing ever goes right for him then he goes on well he gets in a car wreck and is disabled his whole life, until he is about 30 or so and he can't take it anymore and kills himself.the reason for that little story is so god heard witnessed all that suffering and did nothing about it he heard the screams and prayers from those people and did absolutely no thing about. Because believe me crap like this happens all the time. And in conclusion he just heard and did nothing to help in anyway possible?? ( sorry if I seem cocky or like a jerk but I am just asking a question about god)
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Ali b
3/12/2017 09:05:54 am
I am very well aware that situations like this occur all the time. I don't know why people are put in situations like this, and believe me, I wish I did. But I have to believe that God has a plan and a purpose for everyone's life. I do know God is a giver of life. And It isn't in God's plan for anyone to commit suicide. As far as why the cards are dealt the way they are dealt, I honestly don't know. None of us do. Only God does. God isn't against anyone though, He is for us all. And yes, sometimes, God gives us more than we can handle and in those times He wants us to let Him carry our burdens. He wants to show you that leaning on Him is the only way you’ll find the strength to keep moving forward. Life is hard, it’s sad, it’s terrifying, it’s confusing, it’s filled with some not fair things and there will be times that it’s more than you could ever possibly deal with alone. But God doesn't want you to do it alone. We have to surrender to him and trust in Him, you have to wait on the miracle. Trust in Gods timing. The Bible never promises Christians a perfect life, free from trouble. We are promised a God that will carry our burdens, if we draw close to Him. God bless
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Brooke Crider
3/12/2017 09:46:15 am
I'm so proud of you Ali! I know you are going to impact many people's lives through this blog. I hope to read many more of your blogs! Love you💗
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Ali b
3/12/2017 10:40:23 am
Awe, I just love you, brookie ?
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Emma B.
3/12/2017 11:35:03 am
Hi Ali you probably don't know me, but every week I love reading your blogs they are so very inspirational. I also love how much love you put towards the lord. It is so great that you are putting him out there for new Christians every week.
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Ali b
3/12/2017 11:38:32 am
Hi Emma! Thank you so much. You just made my day!! I'm so glad you enjoy reading my blogs and hopefully, you will continue to enjoy reading! God bless <3
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Toni West
3/12/2017 12:42:42 pm
this is why i love you ali!!!!!!
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Ali b
3/12/2017 12:50:39 pm
i love you girly <3 xoxo
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