yep -- it's caleb and graceee again, with a different layout. this isn't a blog for nasty posts about other people, so dont worry. just a space for us to leave thoughts, and express what we're feeling through the power of words. xo

Lord, I trust in You.

I trust in your Word.

It says there that You are a merciful, forgiving, loving, and faithful God.

Help me realize that everyday.

Help me know that You aren't going anywhere.

Comfort me, Jesus, and embrace me with Your tender care. Help me to not be afraid.

I love you, Lord, and I want to give myself wholeheartedly to You. Help me do that.



Grace







Okay, I'm back from church, and like I said I would, I'm writing a blog post.

My life has been pretty hecktic recently. I got a job a few months ago, and have been working Monday to Friday. It has been ALOT of fun! I've learned to cook many new things, and I've learned how to better deal with the business class of people. (Which, by the way, I can't stand their snobness!)

I have also been trying to get things settled for our travel to America. Turns out we'll be leaving 2 weeks early than we had originally planned. You see, my family was actually planning to leave on April the 5th, but because of circumstances, my dad has moved up the travel time of my mom, brother, and myself. So we will probably be leaving twenties of March. (It's really sad, cause Grace's birthday is on the 23rd.)

As for my everyday life now, it's pretty much work and working out. (With my sweet girlfriend's help to WAKE ME UP!) I am excited about all that God is doing in Grace's and my lives. We have been trying to read through the Gospels together. (OF COURSE Grace is the better half, so she is ahead.) I'm going to catch up by tomorrow though! I promise, Gracie!

That's pretty much all for now. Hope you enjoyed reading this post.

Till next time!

Caleb



YES! I know this is long awaited.

YES! I haven't kept up my end.

YES! I'm a sorry boyfriend!

Please forgive me all, especially Grace. I'm sorry I took so long to keep my promise. I'll write more tonight, but I'll be leaving for church soon, so I have to cut it short for now. I'll have to pick up where I left off tonight. Before I call you. *Smile*

Throught thick and thin,

Caleb



I feel like I'm losing friends. Maybe some of them just weren't friends to begin with. Maybe I haven't been a friend either. I don't know, and I guess the reason for that is lack of communication.

I've tried being honest, nice, straightforward with people. I slip alot and I make mistakes, and I guess a shallow person could take one of my mistakes as a picture of what I really am like. That isn't my fault, and neither should I really worry about what others think of me. But, however, keeping a clean record and making myself a good testimony isn't something I can just "whatever", or "let them think what they want" to. For me, it just doesnt' work like that. If someone has a problem with me, because of something they've seen in me, then honest confrontation seems like a must. How else would ANYONE be able to improve if everyone just says "Oh, if she wants to be like that, let her be. I don't care." That isn't what the Bible says to do, even though not getting involved seems like the right thing to do alot of the time. It is, when it is really none of your business. But then, if that someone causing the scene is one of your friends, then it kind of is your business. You'd want your friend, if that person really is your friend that is, to be in the right, wouldn't you? I think it's good practice to tell the person what you honestly think is the right thing to do. If that person brushes you off and gets mad at you for "judging" him or her, then really, you've done all that you can. After that, "not getting involved" would be more ideal, I'd say.

I'm done with being touchy about what others say about me out of hate, and everyone who reads this should read this earnestly. We can't all be growing up like silly little children, selfish and immature. If we're to grow up at all, this would be one important area for us to improve on. Talking about people behind their backs, getting upset over little miscellaneous things, taking what others say to another level and twisting their words around, having fickled minds, taking "revenge" on others- really, if you think about it, these things are what children do.

A child goes up to his best friend and says, "Billy stole my yoyo. We're not going to be friends with him now, you hear?"
A child's mother refuses to let him get go over to his friend's house, and he gets upset and throws his shoe on the floor.

How often have you heard someone come up to you and say something like, "Oh my gosh, Mary, can you believe Belinda? She totally stole my idea and is wearing the EXACT same hair as mine to school now. I can't believe her. I'm so not sitting by her at lunch today."
Sound familiar? Or...
Your mom doesn't let you go to a party, and you storm out of the kitchen into your room, where you get on your computer and furiously Facebook a note about how horrible your mother is.

We all aren't far from having childlike attitudes, if you ask me. I think a change is desperately needed, and I speak for myself. I've been trying to for a while now, and I pray someone will see changes in me soon.



Grace

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love sent to me,

Grace



Dear God,

How are you? Busy with the armageddon preparations, I suppose. I know in Your Word it says that when we talk to You, You'll listen. But sometimes I get moments when I do wonder if You're really there, and if You're listening. I guess it'll take some faith to believe You're listening to me right now.

Lord, I want to serve You. I want to do what You want me to do. I've been hoping and praying that You'll call me to be a missionary someday, but I know I'll accept whatever is in Your will.

Why do I feel abandoned sometimes? There are people out there I know I can rely on, depend on. Real friends, and blood relatives. They always remind me that they've got my back. But Father, I now know that no one can support me, lift me up, and protect me, like You can. You are really the only One I should be depending on.

Lord, I want to take back all the awful things I've said and done. I know I don't deserve Your forgiveness. But it's Your forgiveness I seek the most. Wash away all this tormenting guilt I have, clean me with Your precious blood.

Please help me get through these next few months, God, and help me remain calm with peace because of You, as my life undergoes some of the biggest changes I will have ever experience. You are larger than anything God, and I put You first in my life. I love you, Lord, and I know You love me.

In Jesus' precious name I pray, Amen.




Grace