Guest Post by my Sister

Hello! I had recently asked my sister if she could do a guest post on my blog (she doesn't have a blog, by the way)- and so this is what she came up with.....She is 21- I posted a picture of her just so you know what she looks like :)

My sister, Britt, asked me to write something for her blog and I said yes, but I had difficulty finding what to write about. There are so many things I could share with you, but I am just going to write about three verses that may be familiar to you. These have helped me in times of trouble or just stick out to me.

The first verse that I liked especially in high school was Psalm 119:105- "Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
This explains to me that the Bible should be my guide through my life. when I am having trouble with a particular issue in my life I will normally go to the Bible and try to read about that subject and pray to God to help me with the issue.

I look at the Bible as being a letter from a friend, or even more a parent. I spent a year at college and I know how happy I feel when I receive a letter from my family. I also enjoy reading letters from someone who has died in my life and what they wrote before the died (and feeling like they are close by). This is the same feeling I get reading the Bible. Don't get me wrong- there are times when I don't always feel like I want to read the Bible, but I know I need to. Not because God makes me, but because if I don't- I will grow farther away from God - and I don't want that. I want a close relationship with Him. God's Word gets my life back on track and sets my morals and look on life back where it should be.

Another verse I love is Jeremiah 29:11- which says "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."

God knows our future, whether it is good or bad. He knows what you will do and what you will go through. He wants to help us through it and will be there every step of the way and He will help you through your future if you ask Him to.
I also like verse 12 which says "Then you will call upon me and go and pray to me and I will listen to you."

I like this verse because it is personal. When we pray to God at any time (when we are saved) God listens to us. This is special because not everyone listens when someone gives you their time- especially now days. By both of these verses God is always thinking the best for you and will always be there to listen to your needs or joys.

And lastly, Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
My great Uncle gave me a painting (that he painted) of a collie that had this verse on it. About 7 years ago I had to get operated on (major back surgery) and before I got it done I looked up at that painting above my bed.

Thinking about those words are one thing, but actually trusting Him with everything can be hard. There is a saying that says "trust needs to be earned." While this is true- we have to trust God without even seeing Him face to face. Trusting God in every area of my life is sometimes not the first thing on my mind. I try to figure out things on my own or take things into my own hands instead of just letting things happen and letting God take control.

In this particular time in my life I remember being very calm for going into surgery. I believe it was from the Holy Spirit giving me the peace I needed. there are things and situations I do not know why I am going through them, but I do know that God knows and wants me to go through it for a particular reason, maybe to bring me closer to Him or even to build my character.