far from perfect

• 2012-02-11

  Anonymous asked: I'm in contention to lose my job. For the 2nd time in a year. I feel I am making her miserable. We are living in my parents' tiny farmhouse. We still have a house for sale 5 hours away. I feel I am slipping away into depression. I don't want to medicate myself, I don't feel that God would want me to do that. Would that be the same as turning to drugs or alcohol? I want to write my wife a letter about my concerns about how she is away from me in many ways, but fear a negative reaction.

  dear reader - God is not against you… He is for you.  My heart breaks when i read this and i am definitely praying.  Jesus doesn’t always calm the storm but instead calms our hearts.  Praying that He would calm your hearts through this and draw you closer to Himself where true joy is found.  “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 5:3 — press on soldier.

• 2012-01-31

  Anonymous asked: I have been reading your blogs and I think about how much of an inspiration you are to me and so many others! There is one blog called "growing this joy in me" you talk about how you want to do so much and help change all these peoples lives and how you are so little, I know that you have such a big heart and you are gonna go so far in life! You have so much left to accomplish! When I see you around fair or at any of the 4-H activities you inspire me to be a much better person<3 Thank you!

  thank you SO MUCH.  that is so sweet.  It’s all Jesus.  It’s not me.  So thankful for our 4-H family. <3 

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  Anonymous asked: Hey Jessica, This is just a note to say hello and that I love your blog posts... they are always fun, and a blessing. Have a blessed week! *From a Friend~

  thank you so much! <3

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  Anonymous asked: This isn't a question, sweet girl, but rather a small note for you...I was lying in bed last night praying for you...(I'm just a fellow sister in Christ who is also a blogger) and the Lord impressed upon my heart what an encouragement and light you are to others. I just want you to realize, even in your utter humility and the pain that is bugging you, what a radiant young woman you are for our Father through all of this. Thank you for glorifying Him and being an example. Praying for you, Jess.

  :’) thank you.. so much.  you have no idea what a dear encouragement this is to my heart.  may Jesus bless you.

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  Anonymous asked: I was just wandering. . . . how do you do your hair? It is gorgeous! In Christ, Hannah :)

  Aw thank you!  It’s actually all natural.  I just use got2b kinkier Curling Mousse and Heat Protectant Spray and blow dry it upside down :)

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  tumblrbot asked: WHERE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT ON YOUR PLANET?

  Italy! :)

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  Anonymous asked: When were you saved?

  I asked Jesus into my heart when I was 5, but it really became my own when I was 15. :)

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  Anonymous asked: I'm struggling with overcoming depression and an eating disorder. I've been anorexic since I was ten, and now I'm in rehab for it. The farther into rehab I get, the harder my life seems to be getting. I feel like I'm not going to make it. I love your blog posts because they're so encouraging and they really make me feel better about life. I was wondering if you could pray for me because I'm not sure how I'm going to make it through all of this. Thank you so much and God bless.

  oh my goodness <3 ABSOLUTELY.  As soon as I read this, I just started praying.  You will definitely be in my prayers.  Reminded of “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident.” (Psalm 27: 1, 3)  Though this war is big, God is greater.  Praying for you sweet reader.
  

• 2011-09-19

  got a super high grade back on my math test and our Spanish test is moved to next Monday… plus seeing some of my most favorite people… praying on the way to classes and singing all the way home to the radio.
  community college is fantastic.

• 2011-08-29

  I will give you what you need
  In plenty or in poverty
  Forever, always, look to me
  And I will give you what you need
  I will not take my love away

  — Matt Wertz