Keeping Love Alive

If you're tuning in on my blog, yesterday I posted about a new bible study/devotional that my boyfriend and I have started. Its titled "Devotions for dating couples" and is guided towards long lasting/engaged couples looking to better their relationship with God together, as well as their relationship together with God as their foundation. I have enjoyed the first three days so far.

Day 3's main goal asked us to make sure that we have a daily "quiet time" set up with God- for prayer and worship, and i realized that I am doing that already by involving myself in this daily devotional and by starting and ending my day in prayer. It posed a question: "How often do I talk with God?" and I realized that I do not do this as often as I should, which is a bit humiliating... God has not been my main focus. Honestly, my relationship with my boyfriend has seemed to come first and the closeness I had with God was dwindling. That is something I am going to work out in the days ahead; getting my relationship with God back on track, loving Him first and foremost, with everything I have. That doesn't mean my relationship with my boyfriend needs to be less than it is, by any means. We, together, just need to set God as our foundation,and all will be well again! Our love for eachother should not come before the love we have for God.

The first commandment says "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind." God must always come first, in everything.
 XOXOXO -Shannon

What is love?

My boyfriend and I started a couple's devotional, and I have to say that even though I am only on Day 2, I am absolutely LOVING it. I'm getting new insight on love that I have never really thought about before, when I should have been all along. My heart isn't where it should be right now, and I am learning that. Although I love my boyfriend, and he is my pride and joy, I have to put God first in everything, including my love. This last year or so, I have forgotten that the only reason I know "love" is because God sent his son Jesus to die on the cross- without that sacrifice I would not know love and I would not be able to experience it's glory each and everyday. I've also learned that putting God first in my Love, will allow me to love that much more-that much harder! Isn't that exciting? Haha. Well i think it is, so from now on I am going to Love God first, with everything I have, because God is the only reason I know the love that  I get to experience; because he did the unthinkable, and sacrificed his own son so that we could live and love. Thank You GOD!

Tomorrow is Day 3, Week 1 of Couples Devotional... stay tuned to hear more great things about God's love!

P.S. I love you Earl.

Mmm Mmm Mmmmm

I love to bake. Just so you know. Last week I made Zucchini bread, and it didnt turn out very well in my own opinion. Tonight I made banana nut- chocolate chip muffins/ bread. Let me tell you they turned out fantastic. Because the weather is so darn hot (100 +) I waited to do my baking after 10 pm. This bread made a great 11pm/midnight snack! I'm sure it will be gone very soon haha.

On a different note, I think I found the topic for a story I wanna write. It's been right in front of my nose allll along, and I just didnt see it. It's gonna be the story of how I found "true love". I dont know if it will end up like I wanted it to, but who knows what will happen; it could be good. I'm gonna give it a whirl tomorrow and see what comes out of it.

Thanks for viewing! Talk more tomorrow...

So earlier I posted how I was feeling frustrated with my own memory and feeling frustrated with others because I can't remember properly...
Here is a poem on memories. Keep in mind though that it's been awhile since I've written a poem. I'm a bit rusty on technique. Hope you like it!

“Mine”

July 23, 2011

I think often of the days gone past
Deep in my memory where I know they will last.
I want so bad for them all to be true,
So sit here quietly as I walk you through…

I lift up my face to the suns golden rays.
My memories, they will always stay.
With a light happy step and a big wide smile,
Let’s sit, let’s talk for a long, long while.

My memories are wonderful of days gone past.
Lets sit as I share them with you at last
Just know that these memories that are floating on by,
Are those that I have come to know in time.

Some may say that they are of false meaning,
But that’s just them, now please listen to me.
My memories are mine, however wrong they may be
My memories are mine, no matter how other’s see.

Hello All,

I am anxiously waiting to start school again. I'm more so excited to move into my new apartment and meet all of my other room mates. I don't move in until August 19th unfortunately.

I'm getting bored of summer... there's never anything to do. It would be nice to curl up with a book, or a notepad and pencil to just write, but it seems that i have a blockage because I cannot seem to write anything worth sharing. I've tried so many times to sit and write about stuff, but i end up crumbling up the paper and throwing it away.

I have been thinking alot about memories; Moreso the difference between memories and what was said to have happened. I am struggling alot with this idea, because I seem to remember one thing, but  i find out that my "memory" ceased to exist or it was altered in one way, shape or form. It saddens me so much because I cannot seem to clue into what really happened or wat I was remembering to have happened. Get what I am saying? I'm rambling now, and you are all probably really confused. I'm sorry! haha. maybe I will write something about memories and remembering things... I'll try; I will let you know how it goes...

Tata for now!

The time has come..

Hello! Just an update.. I cut my hair. Yup...4-5 inches off. It now reaches just under my shoulders. It was pretty much an impulse thing. I had wanted to cut my hair for awhile, and yesterday seemed like the perfect time to do it. So I went to SuperCuts, and had 2.5 inches cut off, then I came home and decided I wanted more off and had Earl's mom (my mom too) cut 2 more inches off! It's a nice summer cut. I am happy with the results.
 - talk soon, Shannon