You're Gold

Hey guys! Me again. I had this thought in the middle of the night whilst listing to a song called Gold. I was listening to the lyrics and was thinking about what they meant to me. How they applied to me and I came up with this so I hope you take something out of this. (Also i'm listing to the song while writing this. You might say I'm addicted) 

Lyrics to : Gold 

There's something there and it's showing

There's no need to look around

You're the best we got going

Shout out to the dreams you'll chase

Shout out to the hearts you'll break

Nothing's gonna stop you now

I guess you better be going

You'll never be far, I'm keeping you near

Inside of my heart, you're here

Go on, it's gotta be time

You're starting to shine

'Cause what you got is

Gold, I know, you're gold

Oh, I know, I know

I don't need the stars in the night, I found my treasure

All I need is you by my side, so shine forever

Gold, I know, you're gold

Oh, I know, you're gold

It won't take you long to get when you feel like you're soaring

So write it all and don't forget, you gotta tell us your story

Shout out to the friends back home

Shout out to the hearts you've known

You gave them nothing but the best, yeah

And you can tell them your story

You'll never be far, I'm keeping you near

Inside of my heart, you're here

Go on, it's gotta be time

You're starting to shine

'Cause what you got is

Gold, I know, you're gold

Oh, I know, I know

I don't need the stars in the night, I found my treasure

All I need is you by my side, so shine forever

Gold, I know, you're gold

Oh, I know, you're gold

'Cause what you got is

Gold, I know, you're gold

Oh, I know, I know

I don't need the stars in the night, I found my treasure

All I need is you by my side, so shine forever

Gold, I know, you're gold

Oh, I know, you're gold

You're gold

You're gold!

Y'all all know how most Christian songs are either supposed to be us speaking to God or God speaking to us? I think this song is supposed to be God speaking to us. It's telling us that God thinks we are Gold. That we are worth so 

much to Him. I've know a few people who self-harmed, were suicidal or depressed. Most of those people did that or were that way because they felt like they weren't enough for themselves, their family or God. This song is telling us that we are Gods treasure, we are special to Him, and that we are so much more important than any of His other creations.  We are brighter than the stars! It also says that we need to tell our story. That means we are meant to tell our story to others. Wether the story be happy or sad! Tell people what God has done in your life or what He is doing!  Another line says "You'll never be far I'm keeping you near" I think that means Gods not going to leave us to face the trials of the world alone. He's going to help us and keep us even when we feel alone! 

So, that's my midnight thought! I hope you took something out of that. If not just enjoy the song! Have a blessed day! 

-Aubrey 

Link to Gold 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lE3H58CtGbQ

Friendship

Hello Friends! 

We don't often realize how important friends can be to us. When I was younger (6-11ish) I made a friend everywhere I went. When I got into middle school I felt very alone after what I thought was a good friend totally abandoned me. My  interests were VERY different than that of my peers. No one wanted to be friends with me. So I thought "I don't need friends. I can be alone and its ok." Boy was I wrong. Friends, godly friends, are SO important! We were not meant to be alone. I had this realization about three years ago when, one I joined and online community of godly girls that built me up and loved me. Second was a song by "Brandon Heath". One of the lyrics was "It's no good to be alone". That really hit me hard. I still struggle with making friends and putting trust in people. I would say I don't have a friend that I absolute trust completely with every thing but I'm getting there with Gods help. Just know this, friends are super important and we were made for godly community! Have a blessed day! 

-Aubrey 

Link to song I mentioned https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GSj1Cy2xf3s

Orphan Sunday

Hi guys, Aubrey here! I am a horrible writer and have a hard time putting my thoughts on paper but this topic is near and dear to me so I thought I would try to write something. Today is Orphan Sunday.  Some people don't know about Orphan Sunday. Orphan Sunday is an event that happens every year to reawaken churches and people to their calling to help orphans and widows.  Orphans are mentioned a lot in the Bible. It talks about taking care of orphans in James 1:27, Isaiah 1:17, Psalms 82:3, and many more. You can learn more about Orphan Sunday if you go to the link below.

http://orphansunday.org

Also if you go to YouTube and search Orphan Sunday Video. There will be TONS of videos about Orphan Sunday. 

Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.

-Psalm 82:3 

So, I hope y'all will go look at these videos and scriptures! Have a great Sunday!

Aubrey Rutledge 

Prayer

I found this in a devotional I am reading. It is called "God, 30 ways to know him better" I did NOT write this. You can buy the devotional here.

"If you genuinely desire to know God, then you must pray... a lot.

     Is prayer an integral part of your daily life, or is it a hit-or-miss habit? Do you 'pray without ceasing' or is your prayer life an afterthought? Do you regularly pray in the quiet moments or the early morning, or do you bow your head only when others are watching? If your prayers have become more of a habit than of passion, you're robbing yourself of a deeper relationship with God. And how can you rectify this situation? By praying more frequently and fervently. 

   The quality of your spiritual life will be in direct proportion to the quality of your prayer life: the more you pray, the closer you will feel to God. So today, instead of turning things over in your mind, turn them over to God in prayer. Don't limit your prayers to the dinner table or the bedside table. Pray constantly about things great and small. God is always listening... and the rest is up to you."