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| The month of october, ahh... a time of lovely weather, beautiful colors, and spiritual warfare. So many people have been spiritually attacked, including myself. Family, friends, and every other believer has been affected in some kind of way. I take comfort in knowing that Christ is in control, and He has a plan for all this.
Even though this is only the second week of October, I've come across a lot this month. Family issues, friend problems, and a lack of faith. My family has gone completely insane. God has been working on my heart. He's teaching me humility. I'm trying to put my family members in higher respect than myself. I'm learning to keep my mouth shut. In return, I'm not getting into fights with my brother, and sisters. And I'm becoming a better daughter. Even though my siblings are fighting, I feel as if I have conquered a huge part of this problem.
I've ran into a few problems with some of my friends, things like lack of trust, pride, or misunderstandings. God is healing these broken friendships and He is strengthening the good ones.
I've had some decisions to make, that frankly, I don't want to make. These choices I make, can change a lot. Whether it is good or bad, I have yet to find out. I was beginning to feel completely overwhelmed with all of this chaos before my eyes. But God has given me peace.
I don't konw about you, but I'm noticing a trend. All this crud happens, God tests me, then He turns it all around for the best. It's a chain reaction. Something bad happens, then something good follows.
During these challenges, God has blessed me with some friends who have blessed me in more ways imaginable. Some have helped me by dropping me notes of encouragement, some have given me a shoulder to cry on, some lent me a listening ear, while other simply prayed for me. Thank you my friends, you mean everything to me.
God is working everything out for the best. You may not see it now, you may not see it tommorow, you might not even see results a year from now. Just know that God knows exactly what He's doing, and He'll always be there for you. Have faith, and keep fighting the good fight.
In Him,
Erlinda R. Castaneda | | |
| today was kinda boring. I did nothing all day long, then i had to go to my brother's fall festival with his school. that was torture!! lol. afterwards, we went to bible study. i slept a little there. Hana came towards the end, so we were like chillin. that was fun. We made nick names for everyone. well, not everyone, but for our small group of friends...
Erlinda (me)- cupcake, Hana - sugarpie, Breanne - honeybunn, Romie - sour cream, Sam - pumpkin, Destin - puddin
yeah, those are our groovy names.
i'll see ya later! i gotta plow!
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| I'm happy, i finally got the internet back! I've been listening to "drawing Blanks" all day long, they're a pretty snazzy band! I've been hanging with God a lot more than usual, it rocks so hard! I'm so full of His joy, and His peace. I'm baby sitting tommorow... Hooray! lol, it's pretty cool, they're fun kiddos. well, i can't really think of much else to write, other than the fact that roper is gonna be at calvary menifee on november 13!! Okay, it's kinda not for a while, but i'm stoked!
peace out!
Erlinda | | |
| I love you.
So today was, eh, interesting. I totally broke down cyring. I called Hana, cause, as you all know, Hana is the best. It felt so good to finally get it all out, cause like i've been stressing on a lot of stuff lately, mainly things at home... God's working it all out for the better. Keep the faith. and Peace out!
<>< Erlinda ><> | | |
| sometimes the hardest things in life are the things you have to do... | | |
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