Kentucky/Ohio

We just got back from a four day visit to Kentucky and Ohio. I"ll hopefully have pictures and stories up soon! :)

New Blog! =)

Hey!
     I just started a new blog (standfastinthefaith.blogspot.com/). I'm super excited and pumped for this new blog! On my new blog,"Walk By Faith" I hope to share scripture, thoughts on passages from the Bible, and things that I learn everyday! :) On this blog,"My Life" I hope to share many pictures, fun stories, and just how everyday life is going! So stay tuned to both blogs! =P
     I hope you all have a blessed day! :)
     ~Alaina Joy

I Stand In Awe...

awe

  

noun:

an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration,

      I stood in awe this morning as I looked out my bedroom window. The frost sparkled radiantly in the bright morning sun, the trees dripped little dribbles of water, the puddles were gradually melting, and the birds were chirping a morning song. It was beautiful.  God created beautiful things. 

      This morning was one of those mornings where I took a step back and stood in awe of what God had created. I feel like it is easy for us to get caught up in the flow of life. Sometimes it feels like life is a whirlpool. We feel like life is just spinning in circles, sometimes in life we don't know where to turn, and we feel like life is twisting out of control. We often get worried or distressed out over the little things in life. We often get so caught up in this whirlpool called life, I think we often forget to stand in awe of the one who created everything. 

      When you feel like life is a whirlpool and your world is falling apart, turn to Jesus. Sometimes all we need is to slow down and turn our eyes to Jesus. Stand in admiration, stand in awe of God. God is the only one who can supply you with peace and comfort we need.

      Today...I challenge you to stop and look around. Take a minute to thank God for everything he has given you. 

And I stand, I stand in awe of you

   I stand, I stand in awe of you

  Holy God to whom all praise is due

I stand in awe of you. 

           

            I hope you all have a blessed day. :)

                ~Alaina Joy~

A pictures of my sister Emily, my dad, and I. :)

more snow pics. :)

Snow, Snow.....

Snow, Snow, Snow!!!! We have alot of snow! Here are some pictures of the snow :) (More pics are coming!) =)

PIctures I've edited....

Hey all! Here are some pictures that I recentally edited. :) Hope you enjoy them. :)
Have a great day! God bless!
Alaina Joy :)

Hey!!! Here are some pictures from Christmas time...ok I know that was a while back ago...but as I was going through pictures...i came across these...ahhhhh memories!!! Hehe, Micah was attempting to do my hair with some new hair pieces that I got. =)
Hope this brings a smile to you!

Beautiful Sunset...

Here are some pictures of the beautiful sunset that were taken a couple nights ago. :)

Hey!!!!! Sorry for taking forever to post! Here are some pictures I recentaly took of my little sister Maddy. =)
Hope you all have a great day!

Pics!

Hey all!!!!
Sorry I haven't posted for awhile. :/
Here are some pictures from the retreat I went to last weekend! :)

The Reason for the World....

Hey!!!
   I hope this post finds you all doing well. =)
 I have been listening to a song, that has been a great encouragement to me. So I thought I would share it with you guys. :)
The song "The Reason for the World" by Matthew West. This song comes from his newest CD.(The story of you life)
I love the chorus...it reminds me what the Reason for the World is....The reason for the world is to make us long for home....
Please read the lyrics, and look up the songs. Because I believe it will truly encourage you. =)
I hope you have a blessed night/day depending on when you read this. :)
Alaina Joy :)
The Reason for the World by Matthew West
There are no words in times like these
When tears don't hide the tragedies
And all you want is a reason for the world

No comfort in the greeting card
Cause God is good, But life's still hard
and your heart just wants a reason for the world

Maybe the reason for the pain
Is so we would pray for strength
And maybe the reason for the strength
Is so that we would not lose hope
And maybe the reason for all hope
Is so that we could face the world
And the reason for the world
Is to make us long for home

For God so loved your broken heart
He sent his son to where you are
and he died
To give a reason for the world

So lift your sorrows to the one
Whose plan for you has just begun
And rests here in the hands that hold the world

Maybe the reason for the pain
Is so we would pray for strength
And maybe the reason for the strength
Is so that we would not lose hope
And maybe the reason for all hope
Is so that we could face the world
And the reason for the world
Is to make us long for home

Well I know your past the point of broken
Surrounded by your fear
I know your feet are tired and weary
from the road that you walked down here
But just keep your eyes on heaven
and know that you are not alone
remember the reason for the world

No ear has heard, No eye has seen
Not even in your wildest dreams
A beauty that awaits beyond this world
When you look into the eyes of grace
and hear the voice of mercy say
Child, welcome to the reason for the world

Happy New Year!!!!!!!

I hope 2011 is a year filled with blessings. :)
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!