Blessed--My Happy List :)

Do you ever have those days where you are just on your knees, thanking God for how much He's blessed you? I've been realizing over and over how good He has been to me lately and just so happy for what He's given me. I just wanted to share some of my blessings, happy things, and hope that it encourages you to realize how blessed you are too! If you're ever down, make a list, and realize just how good you have it. He is good!

Why I'm blessed.....

My Great Lord:
--He sent His one, only son--to die for my sins!
--He loves me unconditionally

My amazing family:
--My close family are all Christians which is such a blessing 
--My parents have always supported me and been there no matter what
--We love spending time together and always make a point to have family dinners

My beautiful friends:
--They really love the Lord
--My friends don't gossip--they are real, true people
--They have always been there for me, through tears and laughs
  
My wonderful boyfriend:
--He's in love with the Lord
--He can always make me laugh :)
--He's seriously my best friend

And everything else: (some things, I know we take for granted)
--I'm in college--it's such a privilege!
--Everyday I have clean water, food, and a place to rest my head
--That I can eat more than one meal a day
--I have a job
--I have a great church family--love "the Crew!"
--I live in a free country
--I've been able to see/help people accept Christ
--I've been to third world countries sharing His word
--I've seen miracles
--I have a car to drive everyday
--That I have (way) more than just one pair of clothes--some people only have the clothes on their back
--I've felt the presence of Angels
--I have two arms and two legs
--Because I can support a World Vision child for only $30 a month


I know there's more and I'll eventually add them all. Ever since being to Kenya, I've realized that "simple, small things" really make me the happiest. It should be the same for you. Make yourself a list and stop complaining about silly things.

Something I Needed to Hear Today

Our College Sunday School class at Millbrook is seriously blessed to have our teacher Matt Brackett. And today--he did it. He said something profound, to me, that it just healed my heart to hear. Something I really needed to hear.

"God will use you wherever you're at, whatever you're doing--as long as you have a right relationship with Him."

I struggle with everyday not being on a mission field somewhere in a foreign country and sometimes feel like God is doing nothing through me. This right here, proved me wrong. God is always at work. Thanks Matt :)

Midnight Redemption

Midnight Redemption is the high school band at my church, Millbrook Baptist. This past Sunday night they had a High School Night of Worship that they organized and put on with little help. It was a beautiful night with tons of high school kids praising our Lord (I think they had around 75!!) Praise the Lord.

Now this night touched my heart a little deeper, maybe than others, because my very own baby brother was in it. Slayton is the acoustic guitar (and even sang a little) and he did so awesome! I have been so proud and so excited watching God transform my brother's life into something so amazing. Slayton has really given everything he has to God and has been searching for his place. He has felt a calling into Music Ministry and is looking to purse it in college, and of course every chance he gets while still in high school. I am just so proud of this boy!So watching him lead this band in front of 75 high school kids, some college and adults, just made my heart so happy. I'm so thankful for such a Godly family.

I am so excited for what God is going to continue to do through this band. Each person in Midnight Redemption is such a beautiful child of God and I'm blessed to have them in my church and life. Keep being such an example to His kingdom and a light for others guys! Love you all!

Lead Singer-Allie Blissit

Acoustic- Slayton Johnson

Lead Guitar- Jevon Garcia

Bass- Justin Leonard

Drums- Brody Harper

Check them out on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128513700526155&v=info#!/group.php?gid=128513700526155&v=wall