run the race

1 Corinthians 9:24, 27

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it...

But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.

I have often heard and read that first verse, been told that the Christian life is a marathon race that requires training. But I had never really taken a look at the second verse. I need to continue training. I will never reach a point in my life here on earth in which there is no room for improvement in how I run. I cannot grow lax in my training and practice. If I don't, I can't really help others learn how to run because I am not running correctly. 

Just a few thoughts on this Wednesday evening.

1 Corinthians

God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:9

The foolishness of God is wiser than men;

and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

1 Corinthians 1:25

And you are Christ's, and Christ is God's.

1 Corinthians 3:23

faith friday // psalm 46:10

the script font? it's a jane austen's handwriting font. it's pretty much the best font ever.

happy friday!

1 Chronicles 16:34

i hope you all have a wonderful thanksgiving!

faith friday // psalm 40:17

psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength,

a very present help in trouble.

therefore we will not fear,

even though the earth be removed,

and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

though its waters roar and be troubled,

though the mountains shake with its swelling...

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be still, and know that I am God.

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faith friday

faith friday

faith friday and what i wore

what i wore

shirt and pants// hand-me-down

earrings and necklace // Christmas gifts

argyle shoes // payless

linking up here.

Hello, all! I hope you have had a good Friday! I know that I, personally, am looking forward to my three day weekend. *smile* I pray that the verse in the first photo encourages you!

Hugs,

Emily.

what i wore // hong kong

This dress that I ordered online came from Hong Kong. The material is really comfortable and good for summer. The patterns are really cool, plus I like long dresses. And my hair? It was in a bun yesterday and last night and that is exactly how it looked when I took it out. It made me kinda a little bit happy. My hair is always stick straight.

dress // amazon.com

tank top // old navy

sandals // payless

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Remember, what you do after a victory is as important as what you did leading up to the victory.

weekly wrap-up #14

So, it has been a while since I did a weekly wrap-up. I figured I was due for one. :) This really won't be just a week - it will be for the past month.

reading // nickel and dimed // unbroken // tess of the d'ubervilles //

listening // on the authority // love never fails // one man phantom of the opera medley

crafting // this hat // these socks //

enjoying // flowers // camp // sparklers // warm weather // summer skirts // lark rise to candleford // spending time with friends // goodwill shopping // the beach //

This is the day

stillness

Water splashes. Dragonfly wings buzz. Water bugs skim the water's surface, creating ripples that interrupt the clear reflections on the water. Sun shines onto the water, making it sparkle.

I breathe deeply, listening. Bible verses flow through my mind like water over a waterfall. I can just feel a prayer this morning.

Stillness reigns.

"Be still and know that I am God."

Psalm 46:10

Romans 6:10-11

For the death that He {Jesus Christ} died, He died to sin once for all;

But the life that He lives, He lives to God.

Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin,

but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 12:12

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rejoice in hope

be patient in tribulation

be constant in prayer.

Romans 12:12

edit - entering in kelsey's photo challenge

This weekend, I...

This weekend, I:

~had a snow day on Thursday~

~Saw my father become a U.S. citizen (he was a Canadian citizen before)~


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~attended my cousin's wedding~

~spent the night in Presque Isle~

~went glow bowling with the (crazy and fun) girls from my Bible study~

~saw Beauty and the Beast in 3D, along with the new Tangled short~


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~celebrated my sister's 18th birthday~

~neglected my blog~

~ended up having a five day weekend~

This week I:

~have finals~

~am looking forward to being a counselor at a winter weekend retreat~

~have many to-do lists running through my brain~

~am frantically trying to get a lot of Rosetta Stone done before I start French next semester~

~attended a friend's volleyball game, embarrassed her, and got to see one of my best friends from camp~

"Her spirits wanted the solitude and silence which only numbers could give." of Anne Elliot in Persuasion.

Ezekiel 20:19
"I am the LORD your God. Walk in My statutes, keep My judgments, and do them."

What did you do with your long weekend?


What are you doing this week?