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Some Awesome God-sightings, as my friend calls them...and also God-things...or God-winks...etc. =D

3/28/2011

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I had a great weekend - I hope everyone else did, too!

First of all, Saturday was an all in all good day. But I had a lot of fun on Sunday! We had an amazing little church. In my opinion, it was the best we'd had in several weeks. I think the reason that I liked it so much was all of the worship time - we sang lots of songs yesterday and I really enjoyed it, even if the songs were just spur-of-the-moment, let's-see-if-we-can-remember-all-of-the-words-or-at-least-the-chorus. =D

Oh, and I had a really, really good quiet time a few days ago, too. =) In the first few verses of 1 Corinthians 8, Paul says: "We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know." I've heard the 'knowledge vs. love' part tons of times, but this time it really hit me. I've been praying a lot for the last few years about my control-freak-ness over my brothers - if that makes any sense. Basically, I tell them what they need to do - what they should be doing - ALL the time, and most of the time, it's not my place, even if I politely ask them. Constantly. I was telling my mom the other day, I know that I could just say, "OK, I'm gonna stop telling my brothers what to do." And I actually tried that. It didn't work. I needed a change in my heart, but I needed God to show me how my heart needed to be changed - I just didn't know! I didn't know exactly why I couldn't stop myself from telling the boys what to do when they so did not want me to. So I kept praying for His help, that He would show me what to do, what the next step was - though I could've been also seeking Him more throughout the day and searching His Word more diligently and prayerfully. But, anyway, He showed me in this verse what my first step is. To focus on love. I'm so focused on knowledge - I always think, "He obviously doesn't know what he's supposed to be doing, but I know what he's supposed to be doing, so I have to tell him what he's supposed to be doing." I know, it sounds so simple. But I didn't get it. But God did, and I praise Him that He showed me and is leading me through it! I pray that I will continue to learn to focus on love, which builds others up. God bless!!
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Robert
3/30/2011 11:55:28 pm

Nicole, It is so wonderful to follow you as you grow in physical life, but even more to see you grow in Christ. You have the spiritual awareness of someone with much more time of life experience than a 13 goin'on 14. I am constantly amazed by your wisdom. You are trully a wonder of God, and a blessing to all who have the oportunity to know you or about you through your blog. I can not wait until the day that I can say, "I have known Nicole Gregory since she was a tiny baby, and was Blessed to see here growth to the star as she shines now". God's many Blessings on you......

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Nicole
3/31/2011 10:38:54 am

Thank you, Mr. Robert. I owe it ALL to an awesome family, awesome friends, and, most of all, an AWESOME GOD!!! :D

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Devin link
4/9/2011 06:50:14 am

Thanks for checking out my blog, Nicole! I'm glad you liked it. This was a really cool post. I love this post because I understand exactly what you're saying. I have 2 younger brothers and I find myself constantly telling them what to do. I know I wouldn't like that done to me, and it's also not a very good Christian influence on them. I'm really pleased you included this scripture:)

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    I am your untypical 13-year-old girl (well, I like to think of myself that way). :)  I love my Savior, Jesus Christ, and I try my best to obey my awesome God.  I like writing and enjoy reading even more. My favorite Christian author is Nancy Rue.  My two favorite colors are teal and fuchsia.  I love animals, especially dolphins, dogs, cats, and horses.  My favorite Christian radio stations are JoyFM and K-Love, and some of my favorite  Christian singers and bands are Francesca Battistelli, Britt Nicole, Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, J.J.Heller, Mandisa, MercyMe, Casting Crowns, Sidewalk Prophets...the list goes on and on and on.  I am home-schooled and I love it!  I lovespending time with the wonderful friends God has blessed me with!  I love my family who I always thank God for.  :)  By the way, I am a TRIPLET, with three brothers, Nathan, Noah, and the youngest by a year and a half, Nicholas.  God has blessed me abundantly, and I can't wait to see what He has in store! God bless!!


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