Day 3 of Wonder- Time

On day 3 of the wonder challenge I was suppose to stop and consider 2 things that distract me from the wonder of God that I could control and change. Right now since it is summer I have had a lot of free time. You would think I would spend it doing a variety of things. However, my days often include large amounts of Netflix and Pinterest haha! While doing those things aren't exactly a bad thing overdoing them can be bad. If they prevent me from doing things for God or make me rush to finish whatever im doing they become a problem.

So my goal is to reduce my time spent on those two things and spend more time in the word of God and gazing at the wonderful world he created. 

What are some things you could give up in order to see more of God's wonder?

<3

Blake

Day 2 of Wonder- Reflection

Day 2 has me reflect on what prevents me from seeing wonder and then to pray about it. My emotions often can put me in a bad mood whenever it effects me or the people around me. After the situation occurs it can leave me in a lasting bad mood. If I can try to control my emotional responses when I feel them coming on it can stop these moods. No bad moods make it easier to see the wonder of God.

Another problem that can prevent me from seeing the wonder of God is the problem I have admitting I am wrong. These leads to fights and frustrations. By giving up this pride it can prevent many negative encounters. 

I pray that I will be able to do better at preventing these things from taking away from how I view God and this beautiful and wonderful world he created.

What stuff prevents you from seeing the wonder of God?

<3

Blake

Day 1 of Wonder

Day1- got to hang out with my sister all day watching Netflix before I start to work soccer camps for 2 weeks. I was just able to wonder about how blessed I am to have her.

God has his path for you set out. We need only to listen and follow it.

21 Day Wonder Challenge

Hello Lovlies!!!

So continuing with my post from yesterday about wonder I decided to take Margaret Feinburgs "21 Day Wonder Challenge." For 21 days you do different things that will hopefully help you see the wonder of God. I will keep you updated on my progress and I hope you will join me.

Here is the link talking about the challenge.
http://margaretfeinberg.com/the-21-day-wonder-challenge/

<3
Blake

Wonder

So today I was listening to a boundless podcast and it was talking about the idea of "wonder."

It spoke of just observing all that God has done in the world and just marveling at his power. I have decided to pray for wonder. That God would just let me appreciate all of his creation even the smallest things. That I would stop and realize what I am seeing and not just live day to day and not really see all that he has done. I hope that y'all would do the same! God is great and amazing and wants us to love him every moment of every day.

Here is a book by the woman they were interviewing on the show. I haven't bought it yet but it is definitely on my list.

Wonderstruck by Margaret Feinberg:

http://margaretfeinberg.com/wonderstruck/

Here is the podcast too that I was listening to. It interviews the author. You can just listen to the God of Wonder segment of the whole thing. Believe me you will not regret listening to the whole thing!!!!

http://www.boundless.org/podcast-section/2013/the-love-challenge-episode-261

Have a blessed day!
<3 
Blake

Christian Websites

Hello My lovlies!!!

Thought today I would share some Christian websites that I like to visit.

http://www.boundless.org/

---I absolutely love this website. A great website for young single Christians. This website has helped me with my relationship with God, and discover more about my relationship with him. It has also helped to give me clarity about relationships, my faith, and being young and single. They also have podcasts that they put up every week that you can listen to on the website or on the podcast app. Each podcast contains a roundtable discussion, culture segment, and Q and A session. So good!

http://www.relevantmagazine.com/

---A great website. Brings worldly news and connects it spiritually. So helpful on how to see the world.  

http://breakawayministries.org/

---Website for the Christian ministry at the campus of Texas A&M. Listen to the sermons of Ben Stuart through the website or on your iPhone through the podcast app. His sermons are so good! Very relevant to the young adult. The sermons are a mix of both scripture, advice, and Stuarts own personal stories.

http://www.christianitytoday.com/iyf/

http://www.christiancollegeguide.net/

---Both of these websites are great just to browse relevant ideas and articles discussing faith. Also, christian college helps those who are looking for a christian college to attend and also advice for once you get there. 

Hope you enjoy these websites. I definitely do! If you guys have any interesting websites (Christian or not) let me know!!!

<3
Blake