I was tagged by: Christianna (http://livingforchrist95.blogspot.com/) I think this may have been my first tag ever. Thanks, Christianna! :) (sorry it took me so long. When I got it last weekend, I was at a Winter Carnival for the weekend, and I've been sick the past week. I've been working on it, and am finally able to post it!)
First the rules:
1.) You must post these rules (Haha this rule makes me laugh!)2.) Each person must post eleven things about them on their blog.
3.) Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
Okay, so 11 Things about myself:
1. I.am.in.love. His Name is Jesus Christ. I am a born again Christian, and I am striving to live Set Apart for my King with every breath I take. I’m not perfect, and I sin every day, but I have a perfect and sinless Saviour Who died on the cross to pay the penalty for my sins, so that I could spend eternity with Him in heaven someday. How could you spell LOVE more clearly than Christ did? YOU COULDN’T! You also can have a relationship with Jesus Christ… Look at the page "God's Gift To You", and then ask me if you have any questions (by comment, or the "Contact Me page!)
2. I have 6 siblings (3 brothers, 3 sisters), I am the second oldest, I am 16 (seventeen in May), I am Home-schooled, I have blonde hair, and blue eyes.
3. This might be weird, but I don’t wear make up. I also don’t really ever plan on wearing make up. These are my thoughts on it: I have decided in my heart that I want to be happy with the way God made me. I do struggle sometimes, thinking oh I’ll just wear a little bit. It won’t hurt. But I know in my heart the reason I would do it. Why? To make myself feel better. In hopes that someone would like me, or I would get someone’s attention. That I would be “prettier”. That isn’t what I want to be focused on. So many girls say that it’s for themselves, or that they aren’t thinking of anyone specific (guys in particular) when they put their make up on. Now, I don’t want to judge, but I’m a girl, I know how girls think, and I almost know for a fact that that is not true. It’s all really a heart issue, and something that girls have to search their own hearts on the matter, but I honestly believe that every girl does it to make themselves feel better about them selves, or so maybe a guy will notice them (like I said, I’m a girl, and I know how girls think). I feel like people wear it, because they are insecure with their “real self”. They wear it so they will feel “confident” in themselves. Why can’t they just be confident in they way God made them? Be confident with who you are in CHRIST. It doesn’t matter what other people think of you, and that’s something I have had to learn and accept as well. It ticks me off when people make fun of other people, call them ugly, fat, say eww, etc. Do you think that’s what God was thinking when He made them? NO! He made them in His Own IMAGE, the image of CHRIST! They are beautiful the way they are, for who they are in Christ. No one person is better than someone else, although some people think they are. (more beautiful than someone else, better looking, etc.) Now, I do want to say, I’m not trying to boast or act like I have never done this, cause I know I have, and I am disappointed in myself for doing that. I read a verse once that really struck me, though. It was Proverbs 17:5 and it said this: Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. I looked up the word “mock” and this is what the definition was:
1: to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
2: to disappoint the hopes of
3: defy, challenge
4a : to imitate (as a mannerism) closely : mimic
b : to mimic in sport or derision
I also looked up the word “reproach” and this is what is said:
1: an expression of rebuke or disapproval
2: the act or action of reproaching or disapproving
3a : a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace
b : discredit, disgrace
4: obsolete : one subjected to censure or scorn
So, basically when people make fun of others, call them ugly, or whatever, they are “disapproving” God, “blaming” Him, “discrediting” Him, and “disgracing” Him. When I read that, I was like wow! I heard someone say one time (about someone at their Church) “She needs a complete make over!” Things like that make me so aggravated! You’re basically saying that God made junk, and underestimating God (which is dumb, cause God is perfect)… He doesn’t make junk! Everyone was created in His image. I used to say, oh well, you know, to wear make up to enhance your natural beauty… That’s okay, maybe. But now, I think why? You don’t need to enhance anything that God has done. You are perfect JUST THE WAY YOU ARE! If God wanted to make you with makeup, He would have! I read something in a book that I’m going through recently that just made me realize even more the time and money people spend on making themselves “look better”. It said this: “I recently read that in an effort to keep up with the distorted images that girls are exposed to, 8-12-year-olds in this country spend more than $40 million a month on beauty products and teenage girls spend another $100 million.” That amazed me! I would way rather spend my money on feeding an orphan, someone who has no clothes, food, house, family to love them, etc. than on making myself feel better. Another reason I have chosen not to wear it, is because I want my future husband to fall in love with who I am in Christ… I want Him to fall in love with my heart, with me. Not for my makeup! Do you know what I mean? I hope this made sense, and again, please don’t think that I am judging others in saying all this, or trying to make anyone feel bad, just things that I have learned, and what I feel Christ is calling me to do. I heard a quote that said “A smile is the best makeup any girl can wear”, and I agree. (Ha, wow, that was kind of uncalled for, but I felt like sharing that, and now I don’t have to do a post on that, like I kind of wanted to… I figured it would be a good time to share my thoughts on that topic.)
4. This might be weird as well, but it’s something about me… I don’t have Facebook. Read more about why I don’t in the "About" page. (I will say that my Mom has a Facebook, and I go on sometimes and see what people post, sometimes comment, and look at pictures, etc.)
5. I want to have 100 children when I grow up! Haha, okay, maybe not that many, but I’m open to however many God has for me, and I’m not going to prevent myself from having kids. Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. I also would like to adopt, if God has that in my future!♥
6. I had 13 stitches in my neck when I was little… It happened in a Salvation Army, and after it happened, the lady at the register told my Mom that she should “watch her kids more carefully.” (or something like that).
7. I LOVE music! As long as it is worshipful and bringing glory to my King. I love singing along, as well, even if I’m not that good of a singer!♥
8. I feel like God may be calling me to work with Orphans someday. I’m still not 100% sure, so we’ll see what God has for me in the future. I have actually daydreamed of building an orphanage, where hundreds of kids a day, could come and sleep, eat, take a shower, get clothes, and just be loved by those who care for them!♥ (we’ll see what happens with that, but I know anything is possible with God! Luke 18:27, Mark 10:27, and Matthew 19:26)
9. My siblings call me Kris : ) I think maybe a couple of my friends have called me that before, too, but it‘s mainly my siblings.
10. I live in New England (Leominster, Massachusetts♥). It’s weird, cause unless your blog says where you live, you never really actually know where the person who’s blog you’re reading lives (they sometimes give little hints, but I sometimes get curious as to where all my blog readers live).
11. I love meeting new people! I have loved having a blog, and getting to meet new people through this little world! Thank you, my followers, for reading my blog when you have the chance!
Now to answer Christianna's questions:
1. What is something that you dream of doing someday? I dream of doing whatever God calls me to do, whatever that may be. :)
2. Have you ever been on a missions trip? Where did you (or would you like to) go? No, I have not, but I am going on one in April (to Mexico) with my Sister… I can’t wait! You can read about it: here.
3. What is your favorite kind of pet? Dogs :)
4. How do you normally do your hair? I almost always have it pulled back in a ponytail, with a headband.
5. What is your favorite hobby? I have a lot, but I’ll name the ones that I can think of. :) Reading, Drawing, Swimming, Being with friends and family, Holding little babies, Volleyball, Soccer, Listening to music, Blogging, Photography, Unicycling, Roller Blading, Playing the Piano and Violin, Learning the guitar, Making cards for friends and family, texting, chatting, going to Alton Bay, doing tricks on the trampoline, Running, Riding bikes, Snow-boarding, Encourage people, Write in my journal, and Singing.
6. What is your favorite article of clothing (hoodies, PJ pants, skirts, etc)? Either hoodies/sweatshirts, or shirts. (OH, and shoes, if that counts. Haha).
7. Do you play any instruments? If so, how long have you played? I play the piano and violin… I have played piano since I was about 7 (so about 10 years), and the violin I started when I was about 10 (so 7 years).
8. What are 5 words that you would like to describe you? Faithful, Servant, Kind, Happy (or Joyful), and Loving (or Sweet)
9. Do you prefer to be indoors or outdoors? It depends. Probably more likely to be outdoors, though. :)
10. What is/was your favorite topic in school? Ummm, if I HAD to pick one, I would probably say Math.
11. Who do you talk to most on a daily basis? My Siblings or my Mom : )
And here are 11 questions for those I tag! (I used some of the same ones, cause I liked them)! :)
1. What is your favorite Bible Verse?
2. What do you want to do when you grow up?
3. What are 3 words that you think best describe you?
4. What is your favorite song as of right now?
5. What book/books are you currently reading?
6. What do you want to work harder at?
7. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
8. Who inspires you the most (it can be someone from the Bibile, someone historic, or non-historic), and why?
9. What is your favorite article of clothing (hoodies, PJ pants, skirts, etc)?
10. When/Why did you first start your blog, and how far have you come with it?
11. Have you ever been on a missions trip? Where did you (or would you like to) go?
So, that's it! I hope you enjoyed!♥
And, for the people I am going to tag:
(Sorry, I still can't figure out how to make the blog title link right to the blog by clicking on it.)
