tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87123769701375896262024-02-09T13:57:42.055-08:00Grace In Everything Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-89514872050949997852019-06-05T13:17:00.001-07:002019-06-05T13:17:15.518-07:00Even When I Fall<i>"Renew," </i>I thought in January as I mediated on what word I would focus on this next year. <i>"That is the word." </i><br />
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<i>"Faithful," </i>I thought in January as I prayed over what characteristic of God I would pay special attention to this year. </div>
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<i>"The Lord is an everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. </i><br />
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<i>"Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will sour on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." </i></div>
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Isaiah 40 spoke to me in January as I pondered what verse to dwell on this year. It captivated me with it's demonstration of God's power and tenderness even in difficult circumstances or my inability. </div>
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But God knew. He knew what He was doing when these words, characteristics, and verses came into my life in January. He was preparing me, showing me that He is in control. </div>
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For I, a youth, indeed grew weary, <a href="https://graceineverything.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-one-where-hannah-has-four-jobs.html">as I wrote about last time</a>. But God didn't give up on my distracted and weary heart. He reminded me of the gospel even when I didn't want to hear it and has pulled my heart closer to Him. </div>
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I also stumbled and fell. Quite literally. Here's the story:</div>
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It always feels vulnerable to pray, "Your will be done." However, that was my prayer Recital 2019 morning as I drove to dress rehearsal. As I submitted to God in my car, moments before facing the rest of the day, I wondered if I truly meant "thy will be done." What if that meant breaking my foot, the worst case scenario on my mind? </div>
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Yet, with breaking my foot in mind, I knew that God was faithful and Jesus is better. I prayed again, "thy will be done." </div>
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Perhaps that's why, when my foot twisted on the first run through and I heard that snap, I felt a strange sort of peace. Perhaps that why, as I knew that I broke my foot, again, I felt prepared for this. God and I had already talked about this, and it was going to be okay. </div>
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That day was one of the hardest in my life, and I won't write that I didn't question God some and cry <i>a lot. </i>Facing three months of recovery daunted over me. All of my plans crumbled. Not to mention, the show must go on, and I wanted to be backstage to support my students, classmates, and faculty members. Without any time to process, I went back and faced hundreds of people who were concerned. I watched from the wings the show that I had been working on for many months. </div>
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Yet, through it was hard, God's peace never left me. It was so strange, so beyond me. I knew that God was faithful to bring me through that day and the hard days to follow. He would renew my strength even when I fell. </div>
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You see, God had prepared me for that moment since January. </div>
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And with my hope in him, I know that I will sour on wings like eagles, run and not grow weary, walk and not be faint, even if I am walking on one foot. </div>
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Our God is faithful and tender to us. He is the renewal of our strength, and my hope is that through His work in my life this past year, you will remember that He is also at work within your life, whether you can see that now or will see it revealed later. </div>
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Thank you for reading, </div>
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Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-37130478400296332552019-05-14T08:32:00.003-07:002019-05-14T08:33:55.820-07:00The One Where Hannah Has Four Jobs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTGcec3KVxVn_5l1QUvsTJ-fim7qh-olB2fkA5qEwTOMqsmdN7r9g9nJCEP-DsHWfYvhxnVvucnJhnZ-M82zEOdTFacJbXql5e3baNffuNbFLYuc9aWhvbcT85tP0Rz0fHeiGjAVRBVcc/s1600/The+One+Where+Hannah+Had+Four+Jobs.png" imageanchor="1"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTGcec3KVxVn_5l1QUvsTJ-fim7qh-olB2fkA5qEwTOMqsmdN7r9g9nJCEP-DsHWfYvhxnVvucnJhnZ-M82zEOdTFacJbXql5e3baNffuNbFLYuc9aWhvbcT85tP0Rz0fHeiGjAVRBVcc/s640/The+One+Where+Hannah+Had+Four+Jobs.png" width="640" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I get anxious when I don't think I will be able to get everything done that needs to get done. I feel overwhelmed when I look at a color-coated planner with a rainbow of words across every inch of space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps you are afraid of being busy, too. Perhaps the demands of life seek to wash over you. Perhaps you, too, struggle with enjoying God's work for you today instead of just anticipating the weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If so, I have some encouragement for you today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This past semester has been, in a word, <i>busy. </i>I had four jobs, school, church, family, and other things like cleaning my room, showering, and necessary parts of life. People often asked me if I had time to sleep or have a social life. I didn't.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I faced my fear of busyness all semester, and it was rough. I can't say that I enjoyed it or handled it well, either. More often than not, you could have found me watching Friends in my spare minutes because I didn't want to try to think about anything. I tried to push my way through the tasks and deadlines, not really submitting to God or resting in the gospel. I didn't feel like I had time for that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the beginning of the year, I focused on a word and quality of God for 2019. The quality of God is <i>faithful </i>and the word is <i>renew. </i>I rejoice now in seeing how God prepared me for this season of busyness with those two words.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For in my unfaithfulness during this busy season, God proved Himself faithful. When I faltered, He was unfaltering. When I gave up, He pressed on. When I numbed my mind with Netflix, God stayed close, reminding me of Himself.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #001320; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is." (2 Tim. 2:13)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #001320; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">He is not going to leave us. He doesn't grow weary of us even when we grow weary of ourselves. This is really true! This is an eternal hope for our souls. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #001320; text-align: justify;">He will remain faithful even if we are anything but faithful. That hope is not conditional upon our own behavior, feelings, or success, but solely upon Jesus. And Jesus never fails. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #001320; text-align: justify;">In time of busy, it is important to remind ourselves that God holds our hand, even when our hands are full. He will never let go, for He is a faithful God. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not only is God faithful, but He renews us. Yes, there is abundant grace for us in overwhelming seasons, for God Himself is our hope and strength. He will renew our spirit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As I thought about the word <i>renew </i>this past semester, I wanted it to apply to my own ability to get things done. But that is not what the renewal of God is about. No, He renews our minds so that we can see more clearly <i>His</i> will, which is what really matters. His renewal is one of hope, not that everything will go perfectly but that He will make everything perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #001320; text-align: justify; text-indent: 25px;">"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #001320; text-align: justify; text-indent: 25px;">For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all." (2 Cor. 4:16-17)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #001320; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: 25px;">We are renewed in order to get a little closer to this glory, this surpassing beauty that outshines productivity and success and dreams come true. God renews our spirit not so that we can get chase our dreams but so that He may become our dream. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #001320; text-align: justify; text-indent: 25px;">And in this hope, in this vision of Jesus, we will also find strength to press forward with the challenges at hand, that we may glorify Jesus through hard work and joyful spirits.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 25px;"><span style="color: #001320; font-family: inherit;">I'm not done facing my fear of being busy, but God has given me comfort, </span><span style="color: #001320;">perspective</span><span style="color: #001320; font-family: inherit;">, conviction, and practice in leaning into His faithfulness and depending upon His renewal. I hope that you discover in Him a love far greater than every fear, including the fear of being busy. </span></span></span><br />
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"Once I stopped looking, it just happened."<br />
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"Be happy and content with where you are. The rest will come."<br />
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I've been told these things by well-meaning people before, and the theory behind these thoughts has always confused me. For, although they sound sweet and solid, underneath this logic is a huge monster of discontentment mascaraing as contentment.<br />
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What these kinds of thoughts are saying is that <i>feeling </i>content about singleness will solve my singleness. Pursuing this kind of remedy for a disappointed heart treats contentment as a magical cure for the "disease" of singleness. Contentment is more like an avenue to get what I want than a beautiful place of peace.<br />
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The truth is, contentment<i> isn't</i> the answer to singleness. Being content about being single won't solve my problems. It won't erase all of my desires. It certainly won't get me a relationship in the next <span style="font-family: inherit;">couple of days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The answer to singleness is not about how we feel about being single. In fact, I dare say that there is no "answer" at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rather, we are called to bring all of our questions and desires and disappointments to the Lord and dwell in Christ. </span></div>
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When I'm content in Jesus, I'm happy to be with Jesus. I'm happy to serve Him, know Him, and follow Him. I'm content in Jesus while I'm single. I'll be content in Jesus if I'm not single. My contentment isn't <i>in </i>singleness but<i> in Christ. </i><br />
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This past weekend, I led a DNOW, and one of the questions in our study was "what does it mean to be in Christ?" When preparing for the study, I had to pause and think for a spell about this one.<br />
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<i>In Christ. </i>I say this phrase a lot, but what does it mean? What does it reveal about God and about how I respond to Him?<br />
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I started looking up verses that say "in Christ." As it turns out, there are quite a few instances of "In Christ" in the Bible, 89 to be exact. Here are a few:<br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;"><b>In Christ there is <i>grace</i>.</b> (2 Timothy 1:9)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;"><b>In Christ we are<i> one</i>.</b> (Galatians 3:28)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;"><b>In Christ we are <i>blessed</i> with every spiritual blessing </b>(Ephesians 1:3)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;"><b>In Christ we put our <i>hope</i>.</b> (Ephesians 1:12)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;"><b>In Christ we are created for <i>good works</i>.</b> (Ephesians 2:10)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;"><b>In Christ God <i>forgave</i> us.</b> (Ephesians 4:32)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;"><b>In Christ there is <i>peace</i></b><i>.</i> (Philippians 4:7)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;">I<b>n Christ there is <i>fullness</i>. </b>(Colossians 2:10)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;"><b>In Christ we will be <i>persecuted</i>.</b> (2 Timothy 3:12)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;"><b>In Christ there is <i>glory</i></b>. (1 Peter 5:10)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;">Oh, contentment is such a small response to these truths! In Christ we have new life, new hope, new identity, and so much more. In Christ there is glory, peace, grace, forgiveness, and purpose. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;">This is extravagant! This is joyous. This is worthy of all our adoration, much less our contentment. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;">In Christ we can be fully content while also being fully single, not because we no longer desire to find romantic love but because we are saturated with the divine love of Christ flowing through us and in us. Not because we don't face disappointments in life, but because we have put our hope in the One who never disappoints. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0a0a0a;">This is not to say that being single will be fun and easy when we are fully living in Christ. Nowhere does the Bible say that "in Christ all of your problems will go away." However, in Christ we can trust God with our desires and disappointments and move forward with purpose and strength from God. In Christ we are free not to serve singleness or feelings but rather be rooted in love for God and others. </span><br />
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I try not to write much about relationships and singleness because a lot has already been said on the subject and I am rather inexperienced in this playing field. Funnily enough, though, the one time I do sit down to write about singleness, it turns out to mostly be about Jesus.<br />
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I wouldn't have it any other way.<br />
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P.S. if you want to think more about how to serve God in whatever stage of relationship you find yourself in, check out Ben Stuart's <a href="https://subsplash.com/breakaway/lb/ms/+be5d482">sermon series</a> about relationships, later turned into a book called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Single-Dating-Engaged-Married-Navigating/dp/0718097890/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550695006&sr=8-1&keywords=single+dating+engaged+married">"Single, Dating, Engaged, Married."</a> I've listened to the first few sermons, and they have sparked so much passion in me for God's kingdom!Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-35337386289218984302019-01-17T07:00:00.000-08:002019-01-17T07:00:10.694-08:00Seeking Perfection, Finding JesusLife isn't perfect.<br />
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We know that. We live every day in the imperfection. yet sometimes we still think that somewhere, somehow, life can be perfect. If we only had that job, boyfriend, or trip. If we only felt rested, beautiful, or successful. <i>If only.</i><br />
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I hate to break it to you, but there is no perfection in "if onlys."<br />
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As many of you know, I spent the Fall 2017 semester in Disney World as an intern. It was wonderful, but not perfect. I cried a lot. I spent too much money. I struggled with making friends.<br />
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However, upon returning home, I began to idealize my experience there. I began to think that everything was better in Disney World. <a href="https://graceineverything.blogspot.com/2018/10/fighting-for-contentment.html">Discontentment began to fester in my heart</a> as I faced imperfections in life. When I went through boring classes or rough patches in community, I remembered the excitement and friendship of my time in Disney and idealized it.<br />
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<i>"If only I was back in Disney."</i> And although I didn't think it in so many words, I began to think that things would be perfect in Disney.<br />
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How did I realize that I was idealizing Disney?<br />
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I went to Disney.<br />
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My mom and I took a spontaneous trip to Disney this holiday season. It was wonderful, but it wasn't perfect. I realized that my idealized version of Disney didn't exist. It was not the answer to my <i>if only </i>feelings.<br />
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Maybe you're idealizing something, too. Perhaps it's a community that you miss. Perhaps it's rest. Perhaps it's traveling. Perhaps it's the elusive illusion of an Instagram worthy life.<br />
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Regardless of where you look for perfection, let me challenge you with this: don't look in imperfect places for perfection that can only be found in Jesus.<br />
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Whatever you think about when you think <i>if only</i>, let me tell you, it won't satisfy. Those grades, that relationship, that conference, that career move, or that number on a scale will only leave you thinking <i>what now. </i><br />
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This is where Jesus becomes clearer. Jesus shines brighter. Jesus remains the only perfection we can turn to.<br />
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Let's face it; our hearts long for perfection. Why else would we be dissatisfied with anything else? Why else would we feel the need to add a filter to our life to give the illusion of perfection? We seek something beautifully perfect.<br />
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However, we can't find perfection here on earth (even in Disney World). We cannot create perfection through our Instagram feeds. This lack of perfection can either leave us distraught or it can turn our gaze to Jesus, who<i> is</i> perfection. Jesus came to earth to show us the perfection of God even in our imperfection. He came to fulfill our desire for perfection by becoming perfection for us.<br />
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People will tell you to find beauty in the imperfection, and that is good. There <i>is </i>beauty in imperfection, authenticity, and honesty in the mess. However, the perfection of Christ is far more beautiful than our imperfections. The radiance of God's perfection outshines Disney, boys, rest, and success.<br />
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I have found myself thinking more of heaven lately. There, things will be perfect. There, God will be clearer to us. There, nothing will distract from the perfection of Christ. There, we will no longer think "if only." We will be too full of the perfection of God.<br />
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Heaven is the one thing that we <i>can </i>idealize, because it will far outshine our greatest ideas and hopes. Heaven will not disappoint us. Everything else will fall short of glory, but heaven is a firm hope that will not fail. It is a hope that can carry us through the boring classes and rough patches. It is a hope that keeps us fully engaged in the battle of the present while still looking forward to the rest beyond.<br />
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And so, I will keep my eyes on Jesus. When I am tempted to put my hope and ideals in something else, I will remember that it will not satisfy me. It can not hold that kind of weight. But Jesus can.<br />
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Princess HannahHannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-61952267757443498692019-01-01T12:36:00.004-08:002019-01-01T13:40:28.173-08:00Holding Onto Today2018, what a year!<br />
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I'm not sure what 2018 held for you. Maybe you experienced new adventures. Perhaps you were met with unforeseen sorrows. 2018 could be leaving you with a hopeful expectation for 2019 or an uphill battle.<br />
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During the transition into new year, this season of reflection and resolution, I have one reminder for you: Don't forget about today.<br />
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Don't get so caught up figuring out yesterday and planning out tomorrow that you let today pass you by.<br />
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Jesus, when instructing us how to pray, guided us neither into a prayer to provide understanding for the past nor a request for comfort in the future. Instead, he reminded us to depend <i>daily </i>upon the mercies of God.<br />
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<b>"Give us today our daily bread." </b>(Matthew 6:11)<br />
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This reminds me of how the Israelites gathered manna from God in the wilderness. God required that they not store up manna from yesterday nor gather extra for tomorrow. They were required only to gather enough for <i>today. </i><br />
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Just so, we can't keep holding onto yesterday or revolve every action upon tomorrow. Rather, we are called to live faithfully <i>today, </i>in expectant dependence upon God.<br />
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This is not to say that we shouldn't reflect and learn from yesterday. I think that reflection is valuable and necessary part of life. But in our reflections, we must not let yesterday dictate today. We can be tempted to identify "seasons" of our lives and make excuses for today because "that's just the season of life we're in right now."<br />
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<i>Of course I'm worried, but I'm just in a season of transition. </i><br />
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Pish posh. God is the maker of the seasons of weather, how would He not also be in control of the seasons of our lives? We mustn't be too hasty to discard something because it doesn't fit in our "season." We also must be careful that we don't lay out self-fulfilling prophesy when we attempt to label too clearly what "season" we're in.<br />
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Instead of relying on the past to interpret our present, we should rely on Jesus to fulfill our todays. We need to stop hanging onto yesterday and grab hold of the mission of the Gospel with two hands. And we'd better do that <i>today. </i><br />
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<b>"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." </b>(Philippians 3:13-14)<br />
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Sometimes, though, we are more concerned with the future than the present. I'm guilty of this one. For me, today seems like a stepping stone for tomorrow, rather than the stage on which the true action occurs. My mind is always planning the next step, the next trip, or the next list. It can get overwhelming, if I'm honest.<br />
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However, God leads us in a different way. Instead of gathering manna for tomorrow and today, He instructs us to live in His abundance today and <i>trust Him </i>to provide again tomorrow. Plans, when hoarded and clung to in our hearts, turn out much like the hoarded manna in the Old Testament, filled with worms and rotten smells.<br />
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<b>"Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."</b> (Matthew 6:33-34)<br />
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This isn't to say that we shouldn't make plans. They are useful and a key to making the most of each day. Even God commanded the Israelites to plan by gathering twice the amount of manna in preparation for the Sabbath. Our plans, though, should not be the reason that today is meaningful. That's Jesus' job.<br />
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And so here we are, in <i>today, </i>in the moment where Jesus shows up and leads the way. Let us trust Jesus with every day of 2019. Let us come to Him expectantly 365 times, not clinging to the past or leaning on the future but pressing on toward the goal, which is the glory of Christ.<br />
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<b>"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."</b> (Lamentations 3:22-23)<br />
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Happy New Year, and Happy New Day!<br />
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Princess HannahHannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-44531288283166648152018-11-07T06:36:00.000-08:002019-01-01T13:40:42.649-08:00Learning in the MiddleIt's a well-known fact that the middle is the least exciting part of anything. The middle of a movie is filled with small setbacks leading to the exciting part, the end. The middle of a 14-page essay feels like the worst. The middle of the backseat of a van for 12 hours is actually the worst.<br />
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Yet here we are, in the middle.<br />
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In the middle where we end up watching Parks and Rec instead of praying. In the middle where we wake up already looking forward to taking a nap. In the middle where the days take forever to pass by yet are gone in the time it takes to turn the calendar page.<br />
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Yes, we're here in the middle.<br />
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The middle is frustrating because not only is it boring, but we know, deep down, that it shouldn't be. After all, there's so much excitement in the kingdom of God that how could we be bored? <b>But it is here in middle where we struggle to see past the long list of things to do and people to meet and Instagram pictures to post</b>. Things get hazy, and we start to lose sight of Jesus because we feel like to come to Jesus means that we have to get our act together, and we just don't have time for that right now. We think that coming to Jesus will look the same now as it did in an earlier part of our season, and we just can't get back to that place.<br />
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<b>I'm here to remind us both that God is here with us in the middle.</b> He invites us to follow Him now with just as much grace as He did when we were first saved. He isn't afraid of the middle. The middle isn't too long and awkward for Jesus to come and do His thing.<br />
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It is time that we stopped fearing the middle, too. It is time to cease fearing the place where the fog of the future and the mess of the past collide to create the present. It is time to stop wishing that we could go back or forward or sideways or whatever. <b>It is time to follow Jesus, one step at a time, one moment at a time, even in the middle.</b> Even when life's painfully normal. Even when we're confused.<br />
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Perhaps if we obeyed these commandments, the middle wouldn't be such a wearisome place. Perhaps it is love for God and love for others, not love for ourselves and our current position in life, that will help us to get up on a Wednesday morning and chose to smile and have joy. <b>Perhaps it is that kind of love that will motivate us more than any #MondayMotivation.</b><br />
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When our lives are about loving God and loving people, the painfully normal days take on a whole new meaning. Suddenly, life isn't about what we're feeling or doing or wishing. Life is vibrant with opportunities, big and small, to obey God and love others.<br />
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Praise the One who wastes nothing and brings everything into His glory. Praise the One who is with us in the middle, not demanding perfection but commanding love.<b> Praise the One who is the beginning, the end, and every moment in between, including this one.</b><br />
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I interned at Walt Disney World last fall (see my posts about <a href="https://graceineverything.blogspot.com/2017/09/grace-in-disney-first-few-weeks.html">the beginning</a>, <a href="https://graceineverything.blogspot.com/2018/01/what-did-you-do-in-disney.html">my role</a>, and <a href="https://graceineverything.blogspot.com/2018/01/how-was-disney.html">my reflections</a>) and made it my mission to emerge myself in <i>all</i> of the festive activities. It was the best time of my life. Sometimes I cry thinking about it. </div>
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In addition to experiencing the holidays as a guest, I worked in Magic Kingdom and got to experience many of the festive moments at Disney in a unique way. I saw them decorating Magic Kingdom for Christmas in one night. I memorized the parades. I gathered as many tips and tricks as I could, and now I'm going to share them with you!</div>
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In case you are planning a trip to Disney this fall/winter, next fall/winter, or only in your daydreams (no shame), I've compiled a list of 12 things you simply cannot miss at Disney this season of the year. If you're not planning a trip, perhaps this post will change your mind. Either way, enjoy the pics and my obsession with Disney.</div>
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If you only remember one thing from this post, remember this: <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/#/drawer=drawerAttractions">MNSSHP</a> is the <i>best</i> time to be in Magic Kingdom. THE BEST. </div>
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This is the <i>only </i>time you will be able to dress up in full costumes at Disney. And let's be honest, Disney is the ideal playing ground for wearing costumes. This fact alone made the party so much fun! I loved seeing what every other guest wore to the party. Some people really go for it, and it's very inspiring. (Warning: don't impersonate any character or you will be asked to leave the park. I almost had to leave twice because people were trying to take pictures with me.)</div>
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I promise that Disney will one-up your childhood trick-or-treating experience. They give out the good stuff. There are also exclusive treats that you can purchase, like the candy corn cone pictured below. One trick that I learned was to have one person wait in line to meet a character while the other person snags some candy in one of the many candy spots throughout the park. Double tasking at its finest. </div>
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Speaking of character meet and greats, MNSSHP has exclusive characters who only meet during the parties. If you like meeting characters, MNSSHP is the place for you! Just be warned, the lines for the characters can get long. I'd recommend getting in line for the most popular ones (like Jack Skellington) before the party begins if you're already in the park. Some of them start meeting before the party begins. If you only have party tickets, then head straight over to the character who you want to meet the most. </div>
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I met the Seven Dwarfs, Wizard Mickey, Alice in Wonderland characters, Jafar, and Jack Sparrow. My favorite was definitely Jack Sparrow. It was so different than any other character interaction that I've had before. The dwarfs were also worth the wait.</div>
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Since the party is a separate, ticketed event, all non-party goers must leave. This reduces the crowds in Magic Kingdom and leaves only those who are ready to <i>party. </i>Most of the attractions are open, and the wait times are reduced, although you will still have to wait some for the bigger attractions.</div>
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This is hands down the <i>best parade at Disney World</i>. And I'm an expert on Disney World parades. From my work location, I was able to watch all of the parades on a very regular basis. The Boo to You parade has <a href="https://youtu.be/_dNe7LM8pfc">incredibly catchy music</a> (it's in my head all year long), fun character interactions, and unique floats that will certainly make you smile. I was so sad that I couldn't go to a MNSSHP this year that every time I saw anything about Boo to You I would start crying. I'm not joking. </div>
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I would recommend that you watch the second parade. There are two showings, and the second is typically less crowded. I also would advise you not to watch the parade on Main Street as it gets crowded quickly and it is hard to make it back into the other areas of the park after the parade. I always like watching the parades in Frontierland. the very beginning of the route. Then I know exactly when it will reach me and I will be able to go explore other areas of the park while others are still waiting for the parade.<br />
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If you think that Disney is all kids stuff and make-believe, you've obviously never been to Epcot, especially during <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival/">Food and Wine</a>. Food and Wine is the grown up party of Disney. Epcot's World Showcase, a mini presentation of 11 different countries, transforms into a festival of food and drink and entertainment. 35 food stalls serve tastes of various ethnic and exotic foods and drinks to sample. (Check out this year's selection<a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/food-wine-marketplaces/"> here</a>.)<br />
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This chocolate pudding from the Ireland food stall was my favorite! It was my first thing to try and my last thing to enjoy throughout the festival.</div>
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I love Food and Wine because it forces me to go slowly and enjoy conversations, flavors, and sunsets (because sunsets at Epcot at <i>the best.</i>). Plus, I love trying new things, and Food and Wine gives me a way to sample many different foods without having to buy a whole meal.<br />
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The best way to do Food and Wine is to go with friends. Sharing is caring at Food and Wine, because then you can try a dozen different things for only a few dollars each. Don't let this deceive you, though; buying food and especially drinks will add up, so watch your budget.<br />
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The last pre-Christmas thing that I want to talk about is Dapper Day. This one is harder to do for everyone because it is only on two days in the fall and two days in the spring. This year it will be on November 17-18. <a href="http://dapperday.com/">Dapper Day</a> is organized by an outside organization which seeks to bring back the charm of retro fashion by organizing two days where their members (and others who'd like to join) dress up in vintage fashion to go the the parks.<br />
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My experience with Dapper Day was a joy! Although it was a very crowded day (it was also Mickey's birthday), the crowds were polite and polished. I loved dressing up with my friends and enjoying a grand day at the parks. If you are at Disney during Dapper Day, I highly recommend that you adorn something sophisticated and stroll about with the hundreds of other dapper folks. If you're looking for something special to wear, I'd suggest checking out <a href="https://www.shopdisney.com/collections/the-dress-shop-collection">The Dress Shop</a>. It's a line of Disney dresses inspired by characters and attractions. I wore the Cinderella inspired dress, and it is my favorite dress ever!<br />
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Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-24337364687855796632018-10-18T08:20:00.001-07:002019-01-01T13:41:16.803-08:00Fearlessly Faithful and Faithfully FearlessThis small town blogger got to study ballet with <i>the </i>American Ballet Theatre in New York City this past summer! I packed my bags and lived the NYC dancer life for three wonderful, tiring, exciting weeks. Weeks I won't soon forget, Weeks I will treasure forever.<br />
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And in those weeks of intense living, God pressed a strong theme into my soul- <b>be fearlessly faithful and faithfully fearless. </b><br />
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I went into the intensive with so much fear. I feared making the wrong choice. I feared deciding what I wanted to do with my life. I feared that I would make a fool of myself as a dancer. I feared wasting money. I feared a lot of things.<br />
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Oh, but God knew what He was doing.<br />
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On the flight to NYC, I started reading Louie Giglio's book, <i>Goliath Must Fall. </i>In the book, he discusses specifically how fear must fall in our lives. </div>
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"Fear grips us whenever we believe that apart from, or in spite of, our best efforts, something undesirable is going to happen and we can't stop it." (page 54)</div>
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Then, to top it off, God did something fun. As I sat reading in Bryant Park, eyeing the Empire State Building every now and then, the book mentioned something very familiar. Louie Giglio started to tell a story, and the story was set in none other than the <i>LaGuardia Airport,</i> where I was just hours ago.<br />
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It was as if God waved His arms and said, <i>pay attention to this. I am going to use it in your life. </i></div>
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"We understand that we must hear Jesus and we must see Jesus. We must keep the focus of our hearts on him. That's because hearing Jesus and seeing Jesus and focusing on Jesus builds up our faith, and faith is the antidote to fear. <b>The opposite of fear is not being bold and courageous. The opposite of fear is faith.</b> And faith begins by us saying, 'I have confidence in God that he is bigger than this giant.'" (page 56, emphasis mine)<br />
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That's when it began to click. If the opposite of fear is faith, then we are called to be fearless faithful and faithfully fearless.<br />
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<b>We are invited to live fearlessly faithful lives. </b>For although faith is the antidote to fear, it takes a little fearlessness to be faithful. It takes <i>guts</i> to trust God. It's not easy to be faithful when the world tells us to fearfully cling to all of our rights and pleasures.<br />
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To be fearlessly faithful is to trust God with a scary amount of faith. However, we don't fear trusting God, because we know that He is faithful. His faithfulness invites us to have faith in Him without fear. To be fearlessly faithful is trust that Jesus is worthy of all of our lives: every act of obedience, every heartfelt prayer, and every step along the way. It is <i>courageous</i> faith, but not faith in courage.<br />
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We are not only called to be fearlessly faithful; <b>we are also called to be faithfully fearless. </b>We are called to a life that is, for lack of a better word, <i>scary</i>. It is true that God provide for us a shelter from the storm. Sometimes, though, He tells us to go out upon the waters and have faith that He won't let us drown. Sometimes, we have to get a little wet.<br />
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The real test of faith for me in NYC came on my first Monday, the placement class, the fearful day that would determine the rest of the program. It was one of the biggest things that I feared, but that morning I began to see what being fearlessly faithful and faithfully fearless truly meant.<br />
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I walked into that placement class and actually had <i>fun.</i> Joy filled my heart and replaced competition with compassion and comparison with confidence. Suddenly, I felt free. Faith grew in my heart that day.<br />
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Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-89653921873721835002018-10-02T08:08:00.000-07:002018-10-02T08:16:04.270-07:00Fighting for Contentment<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-6" id="en-ESV-29778" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-6" id="en-ESV-29778" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">"But <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-29778N" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29778N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>godliness <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-29778O" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29778O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>with contentment is great gain,</span><span class="text 1Tim-6-7" id="en-ESV-29779" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"> </span>for <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-29779P" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29779P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.</span><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" id="en-ESV-29780" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"> </span>But <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-29780Q" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-29780Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"><b>Contentment is hard. </b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">It is hard to be content when we have such big dreams. It's hard to be content when we've seen great things. It's hard to be content, for goodness sake, when Instagram reminds us daily how much we <i>don't </i>have. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">We don't have a boyfriend. We don't have that dream closet. We don't have that amazing testimony. We don't have those spectacular experiences. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">When I look back at this year (especially last spring), I see a lot of discontentment. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">Why? </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">Because I wanted to be back in Disney. I wanted to be off on the next adventure off to NYC or Europe. I wanted to be <i>somewhere else.</i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">Oh, so very badly. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">And so, to numb the discontentment, I pursued aimlessness. <i>Pursue </i>is too strong of a verb. I <i>resorted </i>to aimlessness.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">I think that I mistook that aimlessness, that complacency, for contentment. I deceived myself into contentment, not because I found my contentment in something greater than Disney or adventures, but because I ignored my troubles and blocked out the discontent thoughts with media, busyness, and temporary fixes. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"> <b>I <i>settled. </i>Settled for a dulled soul and distracted mind. </b>Instead of facing my disappointment and shortcomings, I went on Instagram and browsed pictures of Disney. Instead of puzzling out my thoughts and talking to God, I planned the future and dwelt on what might come. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">I believe godly contentment to be satisfaction in Jesus, untainted by our circumstances. Contentment is to find joy in Jesus in times of excitement, plenty, normality, or struggles.<b> Contentment is much more about Jesus than it is about what we do or do not have. </b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text 1Tim-6-8" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">I also find that contentment leads to action. Because contentment focuses on the sufficiency of Christ, it will lead us to follow Christ's ways and kingdom. <b>Contentment isn't sitting still and feeling good about our place in life.</b> Contentment is standing up, no matter how hard it is, and <i>living </i>in a way that worships Jesus. It is a life of action, not reaction. </span></span></span><br />
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I can't help but think of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLDWhn8HZfY">the scene in <i>The Incredibles </i></a>where Helen realizes that Bob is not on a business trip. She assumes that he's off with some other women and starts to melt in tears and self-pity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Edna Mode, then, hits Helen on the head with a rolled up newspaper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Let's channel our inner Edna Mode and slap our discontentment on the head with the Word of God. Let's roll up our sleeves and start to fight with Christ the envy, laziness, and selfishness lurking in our hearts. With our hearts firmly planted in the love of God, let His power grow us in joy, purpose, and contentment. For we will find in Him far more than anything we discontently long for. </span></div>
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Welcome to my day in Notting Hill, London.</div>
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It was absolutely brilliant.</div>
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After taking the tube for way too long, my good friend Stephanie and I ventured into the Instagram forest of Notting Hill.</div>
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First stop, coffee.</div>
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With scones, jam, and clotted cream, of course.</div>
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Next stop, the cutest mew in London.</div>
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Take that back. The cutest mew in the world.</div>
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What's a "mew," you might ask.</div>
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In Britain, "mews" were once stables that opened up into a small ally. Now, they are often residential and <i>quite</i> cute.</div>
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A perfect spot for a ballet photoshoot, don't you think?</div>
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And so, after some backbending labor...</div>
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...and many smiles...</div>
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...Stephanie and I mastered the fine are of Mew Photography. </div>
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...enjoyed the beautiful city of London...</div>
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...twirled around a bit...</div>
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MUCH THANKS goes to Stephanie and her AMAZING photography skills! She was incredibly diligent on not only capturing the perfect moment but understanding <i>why </i>it was good ballet. She is so passionate for Jesus, dedicated to photography, and inspiring in her life. Please go give her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/steph.linds76">Facebook page</a> a follow to see more of her photography. </div>
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Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-65759640422307714112018-09-04T07:00:00.000-07:002018-09-04T07:00:08.489-07:00Jesus is the Grandest AdventureAdventure is out there.<br />
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That's what we've always heard. That's what we grew up thinking and dreaming. We dream of far off places and fantastic experiences. We dream of getting away and finding something truly spectacular.<br />
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Adventure is out <i>there. </i><br />
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But where is <i>there</i>?<br />
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During the past year, I've spent a considerable amount of time where most people would consider <i>there </i>is. Five months in Disney. One month in London. Three weeks in NYC. Two weeks in Ireland, Germany, and France. I guess you could say that I've been <i>there </i>this past year.<br />
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The funny thing about <i>there </i>is that if feels an awful more like <i>here </i>than I expected. I'm still the same person <i>there </i>as I am <i>here. </i>My body still needs sleep and food. I still struggled with the same things.<br />
<i><br /></i>My adventures delighted me, but they weren't in and of themselves life giving. They were actually rather draining. I came back from each one tired physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And even after traveling much this year, I'm still searching for <i>there. </i><br />
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I think that though my mind and heart had adventured away during the past year, my soul had been a little abandoned. The quest for adventure isn't just a heart and mind thing. It is most fundamentally a <i>soul</i> thing. I think that God created our souls<i> </i>to long for adventure.<br />
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Where, then, is this adventure that our souls long for?<br />
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It is in Jesus, my friends.<br />
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Jesus is the grandest adventure. God is the journey that our souls long for.<br />
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Jesus is the epic story of love and loss, battles and victory. God is <i>the</i> glorious beauty to behold; He is indeed the Creator and definition of true beauty. Jesus is the driving purpose and excitement of our lives. In God is a rich history, splendid present, and promising future. He is ever unfolding to us more of Himself for us to discover.<br />
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That's the truly exciting part. You see, I got to go to some pretty cool places. I saw Buckingham Palace, the Harry Potter Studios in London, the Eiffel Tower, and so much more. However, I didn't go to these places as a participant but as a spectator. I didn't visit these cities as a citizen but as a tourist.<br />
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God, though, gives us a<i> place</i> in the adventure. He gives us <i>citizenship</i> in His kingdom. Suddenly, this adventure becomes more than just a stop in our life but becomes our life itself. It is an adventure that doesn't end. It doesn't leave us dry and wanting more.<br />
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Following Jesus is the grandest adventure of our existence, not because it is filled with excitement and love and purpose (which is it) but because it is centered around <i>God. </i>And God is with us. Immanuel. And God is for us. Our cups overflows.<br />
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I may have come home from a year of traveling, but the real adventure, the grandest adventure, is only just beginning.<br />
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So I guess adventure isn't out <i>there</i> after all. Immanuel changed all of that when He brought adventure right here with us.<br />
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Jesus, thank you for taking us on this adventure. May we follow. May we worship. May You be glorified.<br />
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It's been a while! Perhaps, because this crazy year has settled down, this blog will get some more attention. Please comment below your recent adventures with Jesus and around the earth.<br />
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More posts to come about my travels!<br />
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"Once upon a time, there was a Magic Kingdom made of hopes and childhood fantasies. A timeless place where every land was filled with wonder. A place where everyone who entered its gates would be given the gift of the young at heart." <br />
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I love Magic Kingdom with all of my heart. Naturally, I did a photoshoot in my favorite nooks and crannies with my amazing and beautiful roommate, Hannah. From the little alcove in Main Street, to the outer rim of the castle courtyard in Fantasyland, we hit almost all of my favorite spots (excluding Rapunzel's tower, of course, but that will be for a future blog post). </div>
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It was a truly magical day <i>filled </i>with iPhone pictures. Seriously, we took almost 800 pictures. I've chosen my favorite 30, though, to share today. <i>Major </i>photo creds goes to Hannah, who did such an excellent job! </div>
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One of my favorite things to do in Magic Kingdom, and really any park, is to find the out of the way spots, the little spaces where you can really see and experience the magic in a personal way. These places shown are some of the best spots to savor the magic.</div>
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The door shown in the beginning is on the left side of Main Street as you walk in, in the middle of The Emporium. The light post and flower pictures are in the little alcove on Main Street in between the jewelry store and the collectibles store. </div>
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Shirt (similar): <a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-short-sleeve-marble-vintage-v-neck-t-shirt-a-new-day-153-white-gold/-/A-52695546#lnk=sametab&preselect=52628795">Target</a><br />
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Skirt: <a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-denim-pleat-front-skirt-a-new-day-153-indigo/-/A-52632279#lnk=sametab">Target</a><br />
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Cardigan (similar):<a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=60783&pcid=20408&vid=1&pid=340964332"> Old Navy</a><br />
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Jeans: <a href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2962485/womens-lc-lauren-conrad-high-waist-jeggings.jsp?color=Medium%20Denim&prdPV=5">Kohls</a><br />
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This little beauty is on the right side of the castle coming from Main Street. It has a great view!</div>
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I love this area! It's by Philharmagic.</div>
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These little arches in the courtyard of Fantasyland, behind the castle, are great places to take pictures. You can also see the Fairy Godmother and the Step Sisters around here sometimes. </div>
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This is one of my favorite sunset spots! It's in front of the Crystal Palace</div>
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<span id="goog_1163472487"></span><span id="goog_1163472488"></span>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-49285022071361309712018-01-17T12:15:00.000-08:002018-01-17T12:15:51.276-08:00The Magical World of StrollersThe second most popular question I get about my DCP experience, following "how was Disney," is "what did you do?"<br />
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Oh, let me tell you. The technical name for my position was Magic Kingdom Park Arrival Merchandise. But because that's a mouthful, we just called it Magic Kingdom strollers.<br />
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Going into this position, I felt really nervous. I remember crying to my mom the night before I moved in because I had no idea what this job was or how I would like it. It appeared to be mostly outside, which concerned me to no end. The probability of being inside was the whole reason I chose merchandise!<br />
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However, I soon began to make friends with my coworkers. They became my family, and strollers then became my home for the next five months.<br />
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I still haven't answered the question, though. What did I <i>do </i>at my job?<br />
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Well, I mostly rented out strollers, wheelchairs, and ECVs (scooters). I also could work at two little gift shops on either side of the train station. Sometimes I would bring out strollers to families. Other times I would put ECVs back in the storage room. I could help people rent ECVs (which mostly meant telling guests that we were out). I might stand out in front of the train station during the end of the day and direct guests where to return their strollers but mostly tell guests how to get to the monorail.<br />
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My job involved a lot of diversity and movement that most merchandise locations didn't include. I liked how it kept me moving, changing, and talking. I always got my steps in for the day. It offered on stage positions with lots of guest interaction but also a few backstage positions which gave me a relief from constantly telling people where to find the restroom.<br />
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My job also was <i>perfectly </i>positioned. I got to see almost every guest as they entered and again as they exited. From various positions, I had front row seats to the parades, fireworks, and atmosphere of the park. Watching "Boo to You" for the Halloween party never got old. Crowding around with my coworkers to catch "Happily Ever After" got more magical every time. I felt proud of how I memorized the rhythm and patterns of the fireworks.<br />
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The best part of my job, though, was my coworkers. They made me laugh off the hard days, cherish the good days, and wish my days at strollers was longer. We became a family unlike anything I've experienced before. I learned so much from my coworkers, especially the ones that I differed from in personality type. I got to be friends with wonderful people from around the world, and now I really want to travel to new countries and places. The strollers family showed me a bit more of what loyalty, community, and fun look like. I'm so glad we found each other!<br />
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My favorite moments of my program were at two in the morning. At the end of the day, after all the guest left the park, we went to get the strollers that guests left behind. All of the Lands (Fantasyland, Frontierland, etc) brought their abandoned strollers to the Hub (right in front of the castle). We simply went to the Hub to bring them back down Main Street and into the train station.<br />
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I would stroll down Main Street, which was finally still and peaceful. Ghosts of laughing children and busy moms lingered in front of the store fronts, but right then, it was only me and Main Street. The music still played, as if it was just for me. I saw details on the buildings that I missed in the crowds. I also saw a lot of strollers for me to bring back.<br />
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Then I got to the castle. Oh, that view never got old. There she was, tall and beautiful. As I circled the Hub getting strollers, I often got distracted looking at the castle. There wasn't a crowd of people around the castle trying to take selfies. The smoke from the fireworks cleared away. The chaos of Snapchat and Instagram and Facetime disappeared. It was just me and Cinderella's Castle.<br />
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Is it weird that I feel as if I <i>know</i> the castle a bit? As if she has a personality that only truly reveals itself after hours? Maybe this is too much of a Toy Story vibe, but nonetheless, I miss the castle more than I miss a lot of other things about Disney. I miss her sparkling lights and sense of wonder. I guess Cinderella's Castle is the flouting lights to my Rapunzel dream.<br />
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Those moments of strolling down Main Street and enjoying Cinderella's Castle with just myself and my coworkers were my favorite moments of the program. They made me wonder, laugh, reflect, and cry. They made the hard parts of my job fade away from the lights of my favorite place on earth.<br />
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So yeah, that's what I did. It wasn't always glamorous, but it was magical.<br />
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Princess HannahHannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-15302205075005184022018-01-10T08:00:00.000-08:002018-01-10T08:00:10.584-08:00"How Was Disney?"After living in Disney for almost five months, I came home this week.<br />
I already miss Disney.<br />
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People often ask me how I liked my experience at Disney. I'm never sure how to reply. How can I contain in one small-talk appropriate sentence how <b>exciting</b> and<b> challenging </b>and <b>wonderful </b>and <b>lovely </b>and <b>hard </b>and, well, <b><i>magical</i></b> my experience at Disney was? Where do I start? How can I finish?<br />
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I usually just reply with something simple, something like, "It was magical- everything and more."<br />
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In between each of those words, however, is a plethora of stories and moments. That sentence bursts at the seams with emotions and light and friendships. It is a true sentence, but it is much more.<br />
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If I could<i> </i>give a longer answer, though, it would go something like this:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It brought excitement into my life. </span></b><br />
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I am a homebody. I didn't go away to college. I don't just love independence and adventure. My perfect afternoon involves cats, coffee, and Netflix.<br />
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Disney changed that. Suddenly, I lived on my own in a huge and adventurous world. Epcot was literally in my backyard. Animal Kingdom was within my reach on any day. I didn't have school or necessary engagements or pre-existing rhythms to tie me down.<br />
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I could do whatever I wanted.<br />
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So I learned how to fly.<br />
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Okay, so I didn't fly (much), but I did learn the art of spontaneity and adventure. I found joy in abandoning the systematic way of living and letting each day unfold with beauty.<br />
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Whereas the independence of Disney gave me lots of opportunities to have fun, it also presented some challenges. It was hard for me, a girl who lived with my parents most of my life, to do things like cook all of my meals, buy all of my groceries, and balance the craziness of life in a new city. I was thrown into an adult world- one with a very good escape place, though- Walt Disney World.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It showed me love.</span></b><br />
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I treasure the friendships that I made throughout the program. In a place where no one knows anyone else, no one knows what they're doing, and no one wants to be alone, friendships happened very quickly. Everywhere I went, I made friends and saw friends. It surprised me how often I'd run into someone I knew in a place as large as Disney World.<br />
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The deepest friendships that I made throughout the program made the whole experience magical. These friends made me laugh at 4:00 a.m. after getting off of a shift. They made the holidays away from home merry. They helped me understand what friendship really is.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It made me wonder. </span></b><br />
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Disney made me wonder what different paths of my life would look like. It made me wonder at other people's stories. It gave me wonder for different cultures. Disney produced in me wonder at the grace of God and the faithfulness of the gospel. Disney made my heart wonder in joy at the bonds of family and friends.<br />
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With open eyes and a joyful heart, Disney taught me a way of wonder- both the questioning kind and the awe-inspired kind.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It made me work hard. </span></b><br />
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In case you thought that the Disney College Program was a giant vacation, think again. We all work very hard. CPs get the worst and often the longest hours of any Cast Member. This means working long days into the wee hours of the morning, even on the holidays. A very typical shift for me started at 17:00 and ended at 2:00 (yes, we use military time).<br />
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The job itself wasn't always easy and fun, but it taught me how to genuinely care about my work and how it affected the guests. It taught me to put aside my personal problems for the sake of the guests.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It opened my eyes to magic.</span></b><br />
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Here's the part where I cry when typing out this post. Living in and working for Walt Disney World showed me magic. The magic of stories, love, togetherness, quality, imagination, drive, and a little bit of pixie dust.<br />
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Being able to call Magic Kingdom my home means the world to me. Being a small part of hundreds of thousands of vacations makes me smile! Working for Mickey Mouse will forever be one of my most magical experiences, one that I will treasure forever.<br />
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So, yes, Disney was magical- everything and more.<br />
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Princess Hannah<br />
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p.s.- many more Disney posts are to come. In fact, the whole month of January is dedicated to updating y'all on my Disney Adventure! Comment below anything you'd like to know more about. And thank you all for supporting me on this journey!Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-6069813037408802242017-09-13T09:30:00.000-07:002017-09-13T09:30:10.279-07:00Grace In Disney- The First Few Weeks<div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
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<i>Once upon a time, in a land far away, a girl left her home and family to travel the countryside and move to the tallest castle in the land. She traveled over 800 miles, bringing with her everything she could, until she crossed into the happiest place on earth and found her new home. </i></div>
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<i>This is where our story begins. </i></div>
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Yes, I do think that my life is a bit of a Disney story right now. I smile daily thinking about how I now live in and work for Walt Disney World! </div>
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Let me take you with me on this journey. Come and see how the Disney Adventure has gone so far!!!</div>
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The week prior to leaving for WDW was crazy! Not only did my family and I get back in town from Colorado three days before I had to leave for Disney, but suddenly, I faced too many "lasts." </div>
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Last time with my kitty until next year.</div>
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Last time with my family until they visit.</div>
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Saying goodbye, even for a temporary time, was hard for me. Even when I was saying hello to a joyous journey!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Journey:</span></b></div>
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It was... long. I drove for two days. For a girl who hadn't driven more than three hours at a time, 12 was a big step, but I did it!</div>
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With the help from many Chick-Fil-A stops and Emily P Freemen podcasts, of course. </div>
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This sign greeted me at the finish line, letting me know that my journey had just begun. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mother/ Daughter Day:</b></span></div>
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My mom and I planned a fun weekend before I checked in. We began it with this little beauty- Mickey Mousse. (How punny!)</div>
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Our first full day of fun began in the best possible way: TANGLED CHARACTER BREAKFAST. You heard me right. We ate at Trattoria Al Forno, which has a character dinning experience for breakfast. </div>
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First, we gobbled up these delightful pastries. Can we talk about how cute this is? </div>
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Then we resort hopped, meaning we gave ourselves a little tour of the Disney resorts. We looked at most of the deluxe resorts, including Fort Wilderness, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Boardwalk, Beach Club, and Yacht Club. Guys, Disney has some really cool resorts. </div>
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But you really can't have a Disney day without just a peak at Magic Kingdom. Although we chose to not go to the parks to save money, I did pose in front of the train station, the very place that I now work. </div>
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If you can't already tell, I<span> </span><i>love</i><span> </span>breakfast food. So our next adventure was perfectly perfect. We had this delightful spread over at the Grand Floridian. It truly was grand. </div>
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Five other girls and I met on Facebook and chose to room together. Even though we had a few bumps in the application process as Disney changed the process on us last minute, we ended up able to room together! It was an answer to prayers!</div>
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Then I went through casting, a fancy word for paperwork. I did get to see this pretty cool room, though. </div>
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Disney holds a cast member orientation called Traditions. Like most things Disney, it was magical. Yes, there were several long rule videos and such, but at the end of the day they gave us our NAMETAGS!!! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>FUN, FUN, FUN:</b></span></div>
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We had several days to have fun before work began. Unfortunately, we didn't have our passes to get into the WDW parks. This left us only the Dark Side- Universal Studios (a.k.a.- Harry Potter World).</div>
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We also celebrated Natalie Anne's birthday with some late night ice cream on the Boardwalk!</div>
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Finally, we got our passes to get into the parks for free! Of course I went to Magic Kingdom first. I stepped inside and giggled. Smiled. Soaked in how this is my new home. </div>
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Then Jenna and I hoped on over to Animal Kingdom to meet Thumper and Miss Bunny, a rare character meet and greet. </div>
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The next day, Hannah (yes, there is another Hannah in our apartment) explored the wilderness of Animal Kingdom, including the immersive Pandora! (BTW, the two hour wait for the "Flight of Passage" was totally worth it.)</div>
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Next up, Epcot! Now is the perfect time to go to Epcot because it is Food and Wine Festival, where 40 food vending stations set up around the park offering unique and delicious options! Hannah and I tried fancy ravioli, scrumptious mac and cheese, and delectable chocolate lava cake. </div>
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Can one go to Epcot during Food and Wine too many times? Jenna and I tried chocolate baklava and some creamy pasty thing. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Work, Work (Angelica):</b></span></div>
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My life here isn't all fun and games. I am here to<span> </span><i>work.<span> </span></i>I am a merchandise cast member at Magic Kingdom's stroller location. This means that I rent out strollers, wheelchairs, and ECVs to guests. We also have a couple of small gift shops.</div>
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The first couple of weeks consisted of mainly training, both in the classroom and on location. Just recently I started working on my own, though!</div>
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Here's my costume:</div>
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And here's my location:</div>
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And that sums up my first few weeks here in Disney World! It's been magical, scary, exciting, and fun! </div>
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Please update me with what's going on in your lives!!!! Also, if you have any questions about Disney, the college program, or what I'm doing, please comment below! I'll be sure to answer them in future posts!</div>
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Princess Hannah</div>
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There's this place called The Bekery right around the corner from my ballet studio. It might be my favorite place in my city, second only to my ballet studio. </div>
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It not only looks adorable, tucked away in a cute little corner where the real world doesn't interfere, but it serves me baked goods. </div>
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That is the way to my heart: baked goods. </div>
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For real, their cinnamon rolls are the bomb. And that's coming from a cinnamon roll snob. </div>
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Naturally, I did a photoshoot there. I was the photographer this time, capturing my sweet sisters and their friend/my fourth sister during the summers. It was a joy to serve them, but I also convinced one of my sisters to snag a few pics of me. Enjoy!</div>
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For my outfit, I chose to don something simple and fun. A midi lace shirt paired with a simple, bright v-neck t-shirt looks effortless. I added a bit of flair with an ear jacket and Kendra Scot necklace. </div>
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Skirt: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=bottoms&ProductID=2000218560&VariantID=03&gclid=CjwKCAjwk4vMBRAgEiwA4ftLs1AN4-KPV62gnCvNM_OmLOwajXmQmp7V2wXICJT3_-hn4b8FSLJtHhoCQwkQAvD_BwE">Forever 21</a></div>
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Shirt: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=bottoms&ProductID=2000218560&VariantID=03&gclid=CjwKCAjwk4vMBRAgEiwA4ftLs1AN4-KPV62gnCvNM_OmLOwajXmQmp7V2wXICJT3_-hn4b8FSLJtHhoCQwkQAvD_BwE">Kohls</a></div>
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Necklace: <a href="http://www.kendrascott.com/jewelry/categories/necklaces/elisa-gld.html?cgid=necklaces&dwvar_elisa-gld_stoneColor=970#gclid=CjwKEAjwk4vMBRCg6PDR27eK72sSJADh-0uzXTOkFHskriexrVe0SqW_s9d0S9sdb3eVX4U7_djIYRoC3HTw_wcB&start=17">Kendra Scott</a></div>
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Ear Jacket: <a href="https://www.target.com/p/sugarfix-by-baublebar-153-crystal-crawler-and-jacket-earring-set-of-three-gold/-/A-51973024#lnk=sametab">Target</a></div>
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The real stars of the photoshoot (not included, the many, many other candid shots as they laughed over Broadway jokes and fandom references):</div>
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Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-12389592980170132712017-07-31T11:22:00.001-07:002017-07-31T11:23:06.923-07:00Grace In Disney World- The Waiting21 DAYS UNTIL I MOVE TO DISNEY WORLD!!!<br />
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In case you didn't know, I will be a part of the Disney College Program this fall, and I couldn't be more excited! I posted<a href="http://graceineverything.blogspot.com/2017/03/im-moving-to-disney-world-and-you-can.html"> the announcement </a>a while ago, but much has happened since then. Also, nothing has happened since then.<br />
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Mostly, I've been waiting.<br />
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Maybe you're waiting, too. Perhaps for you college starts in the fall. Maybe you're waiting for a new job or a move or simply a new school year. <b>Maybe you, too, are counting down the days instead of making today count.</b><br />
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If so, I have some words of encouragement for you, but it is really just one word:<br />
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Let's learn the art of today.<br />
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The art of one day at a time kind of grace.<br />
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The art of diligence in today without worry about tomorrow.<br />
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<b>"Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:34)</b><br />
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Jesus knew that we could only handle one day at a time. He knew that our hands are small and our capacity to do life even smaller. Although He is unlimited and does everything at once, He created us to do one thing at a time, one day at a time.<br />
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For a planner, though, <i>today</i> can be hard, especially if tomorrow is uncertain. For a girl who likes to know everything, today isn't always enough. I want to know tomorrow, too. And sometimes living in today<i> </i>is hard simply because tomorrow looks so much more exciting.<br />
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Today is hard, small, and scary. Living fully in today might be life's hardest challenge, a challenge we can't fulfill on our own.<br />
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That's the point. <b>We can't live today alone. </b>We can't live<i> </i>today confident in our own ability to handle and plan things. We also can't live today in hopes of tomorrow.<br />
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This is where Jesus comes in to save the day, to save <i>today. </i><br />
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<b>You see, Jesus calls us to live today <i>with</i> Him</b>. He calls us daily to lean into Him as our anchor and hope, as our helper and friend. We can trust in His unchanging grace for all of our tomorrows as we diligently and joyfully live out all of our todays with Him.<br />
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Maybe that's why Jesus instructed us to ask God to give us our <i>daily </i>bread<i>. </i>Maybe that's why God only allowed the Israelites to take one day's worth of manna at a time. <b>This way we keep coming back to Him each morning with new need. This way we receive great joy in His provision each and every<i> today.</i></b><br />
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The beautiful thing about today is that Jesus is<i> here.</i> <b>The God who created time steps into time with us to </b><i><b>do today.</b> </i>And He loves us <i>today. </i>He wants to talk to us <i>today. </i>He is providing for us and holding us <i>today. </i>He has a mission and purpose for us <i>today, </i>even if <i>today </i>is hard, boring, or uncertain.<br />
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How will we live<i> today</i>? Even in the waiting, even in the uncertainty and troubles that tomorrow may bring,<b> we are given a precious gift in today<i>. </i></b>Let's celebrate and work in it.<br />
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Are you in a period of waiting or moving? How have your learned to live in today? Are you excited for the many other <b>Grace in Disney World </b>posts coming in the near future?<br />
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(Most) <b>Superhero stories: </b>A gifted individual fights against a force of evil to save helpless people.<br />
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God is the hero, and He's pretty super. Superhero. However, unlike the stories we watch in theaters, God is, well, <i>God. </i>He is<b> the most </b>gifted, able, powerful, and knowledgeable being. Ever. There is nothing He cannot do, and there is nothing He has to do. He answers to no one, follows no Socovia Accords, and doesn't have an origin story. Unlike the heroes we create, God doesn't have a weakness or Achilles heal. He doesn't succumb to pride or anger.<br />
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I'm not one for the fight scenes. It's not because I'm chicken; it's because I'm bored. Unless well done, fight scenes bore me for one main reason: I already know who wins.<br />
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In movies, this may be a bad thing, but in the true Story, this is a beautiful thing. <b>God wins. </b>We don't need to hold our breath in anticipation to see if God will win the battles around us.<b> He already won. </b>He's so powerful and in control that there never was a question of whether or not He would succeed in His mission.<br />
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<b><br /></b>Who messed up the world? Who ushered sin into earth to infect our hearts and break apart everything that God just declared "very good"?<br />
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We made a mess, and we've been living in the filth of it ever since. <b>The surprising part of the Story is not that God won the fight, it is that He came down to fight it.</b> He came down to take His own blows against sin. He came down to bear the punishment <i>He </i>issued against our disobedience.<br />
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When the hero saves the city, country, world, and/or galaxy, it moves us. Things are now right in the world, and the people are safe. For now. However, these superheros save imperfectly. That's why they make so many subsequent stories, because the world keeps needing to be saved.<br />
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God saves perfectly, though. His Story doesn't need a sequel. <b>There isn't a <i>God Saves Mankind Vol. 2</i>. </b>The first Story is all that we will ever need and more. That doesn't mean that He isn't working to further His Story now, but there is only one Gospel, and it saves completely for all eternity.<br />
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In <i>Spider-Man: Homecoming, </i>was the movie about Peter or about the people Peter saved? Spoiler alert: it wasn't about the people, not really. They had an important role to play, but they got, if any, a few seconds of screen time. Peter got a couple of hours of screen time.<br />
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The same applies to God's Story. <b>God's Story is about Him, not us.</b> The central character, the person whose name is in the title, is God. We didn't go to see <i>The People of NYC: Homecoming. </i>We went to see <i>Spider-Man: Homecoming. </i><br />
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This is humbling for us at first, because it means that, suddenly, the Story isn't about us. Life isn't contingent upon our abilities. After we get rid of pride, though, we can start to live in the freedom of our small role in the huge Story. We are saved<i> from </i>sin, and saved <i>for</i> a purpose, to glorify God.<br />
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So, if you ever wanted your life to be more like what you see in superhero movies, look a little closer. Superhero stories mirror God's Story in the world, a Story that we get play a small role in!<br />
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Imagine how stocked you would be if you got to be in the crowd of <i>Infinity Wars. </i>If you are anything like me, you would freak out! God's Story is so much bigger and more glorious than any other story (including your favorite superhero story), and <i>we are in it. </i><b>God has invited us into His Story. </b>Let the freaking out begin.<br />
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Do you like superhero stories? Did you see <i>Spider-Man: Homecoming</i>? What do you think about playing a tiny role in the most epic superhero story ever? Comment all of the thoughts and feels below!<br />
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She takes a few elegance tips from her namesake, Audrey Hepburn.</div>
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Princess Hannah (and Audrey)</div>
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It's time that we let go of our expectation of a perfect summer and started to enjoy it for the normal, messy, wonderful opportunity that it is. </div>
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It's time that we stopped chasing a perfect summer and started <i>living </i>in the time given to us. </div>
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I cleaned out my closet today. Sure, that's boring and not particularly noteworthy, but I'm celebrating that accomplishment. I've needed to clean out my closet for a while, and it feels good to complete that chore. Thank you, summer, for giving me time to clean my closet. </div>
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While you're driving to the grocery store, blast your favorite summer tunes (preferably Ben Rector). Wear a sundress while shopping. Watch your favorite shows while cleaning. (I may or may not have gone through a dozen episodes of Parks and Rec while organizing my closet...) </div>
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Let's face it, there are a lot of normal things that can eat away our days. This isn't bad, but it does mean that we have to be intentional on how we want to spend our time, because if not, our time will spend itself. Do you want to throw a summer bash? Make sure that you set aside the time to do that. Want to make a scrapbook? Do it, even if that means you can't do something else. Without placing value on the things that you want to accomplish, they won't get done. </div>
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Your summer will not look like my summer. It won't look like your favorite Instagramer's summer. It will be unique and wonderful, but if you're caught up in the comparison game, you may miss the beauty of your own summer. Look up. See the great gift before you and don't undervalue it because it looks different from someone else's gift.<br />
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May this not be a summer of high expectations or busy nothings. May this summer be a summer of joy, productivity, memories, and grace. It's about time that we stopped letting our expectation about summer steal our summer joy. It's time to reclaim the moments that this summer offers to us and enjoy them as what they are, moments.<br />
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How are you enjoying your summer so far? What are your summer plans? Do you love HSM 2 as much as I do? Answer in the comments!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I planned on going to NYC this summer to study
with American Ballet Theatre, one of the top ballet companies in the world. It
was a dream of mine, a wonderful, crazy dream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I broke my foot, I stopped
dreaming. It hurt too much to anticipate something clouded in uncertainty and
pain. I thought it better to not desire this opportunity at all than to desire
it and then have it taken away. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I didn't want to desire
something, because<b> to desire something is to face disappointment in the eye</b>. That is a hard battle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And so, the disappointment of
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Mom," I said a few
days ago. "I thought that I already learned my lesson. I missed recital. I
went through the pain, complications and inconveniences of breaking my foot.
I've learned so much about trusting God. Why couldn't He have let me have
this?"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What she said stuck with
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>"Sometimes, we have to
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I face a trial, I want to
know <i>why</i>. Why did I go through this? There must be some lesson that I need to
learn, some person that I am supposed to inspire. I put the pressure on myself
to make the suffering worth my while. <b>If I’m going to go through this suffering,
I might as well write a book about what I learned through it. </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If I’m honest, though, sometimes the lesson learned isn't
something big and inspiring.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes, I have to learn the lesson of disappointment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I don’t mean to sound pessimistic. I don’t mean to say that life
is a pit of sorrow, and we should just give up and watch Netflix all day. What
I mean is that on this earth, we will face disappointment. It’s part of sin. It’s
part of learning. It’s simply part of <i>life before eternity. </i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This rhythm of disappointment points us in two directions: pity
parties or praise parties. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">No one throws a pity party like a disappointed person. Trust me, I
know. And the world expects us to
throw spectacular pity parties. After all, Adele makes her living off of pity
parties! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is another reaction to disappointment, though. Hope. Praising
God in hope. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I don’t mean that we hope that our disappointment will go away. I
am talking about a deeper, more secure hope. An eternal one. I am talking about
the hope of Jesus. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jesus comes to us in our disappointment and reminds us that this
world is broken, <b>but He</b> has fixed our souls in His grace. He reminds us that
this world is fading, <b>but He </b>has built an eternal home for us. He reminds us
that our lives are not about us, <b>but He </b>has given us a purpose far bigger than
any disappointment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Jesus comes to us in our disappointment and reminds us of Himself.</b> He gives us the chance to take our eyes off of our disappointments and onto His faithfulness. He takes our desires and holds them carefully, all the while making Himself the chief desire of our soul. (See my <a href="http://graceineverything.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-dreams-i-let-go.html">Tangled post</a> for more of those thoughts.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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God doesn't promise us a life without disappointments. He does, however, promise strength for the suffering, grace for the hurting, and rest for the weary. He teaches us so much through trials, and sometimes, He teaches us the lesson of disappointment.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The lesson of disappointment is a slow one. It is a humble one. It
is a quiet one. You have to really hush down the pity parties to hear it, but
when you do, you will find that the disappointments are invitations to let go. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Let go of trying to force everything to be clear.<b> Let go of
seeking to understand the lesson in suffering and simply seek Christ in suffering.
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That's the beautiful thing about the lesson of disappointment, it points us to Christ. It forces us to lean in faith upon His goodness even when we can hardly see the path beneath our feet, let alone five feet ahead or behind. It shows us just how wonderful He is because the things around us- and even our own selves- seem so frail. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Emily Freemen’s book <i><a href="http://graceineverything.blogspot.com/2016/08/simply-tuesday-review-and-giveaway.html">Simply Tuesday </a></i>has a chapter that inspired part of this blog post. On page 178 of
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>“I confess how disappointed I am that I don’t have clarity. But in
the confession, I begin to see Christ. I begin to release my obsession with
building my life into something linear, something I can figure out. Instead, I
believe that letting go doesn’t mean I’ll be left with nothing. It means I can more
fully hold on to Christ and trust the life he is building within me. I sense
him inviting me to trust him, not because I’ll finally understand, but
because I’ll begin to believe that he understands me.” </i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here it goes. Life, a life full of desire and disappointment, lies
ahead of us. We could go about it scared. Scared of desires which disappoint.
Scared of disappointments which crush our desires. Or, we could live confident
in Christ. Confident that He is bigger than any disappointment, even the ones
that don’t make sense. We can live with Him as our chief, secure desire and hope.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Have you dealt with disappointment? Are you getting tired of this
rather lengthy string of posts about suffering? Tell me your thoughts and experiences in the
comments! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Princess Hannah</span></div>
Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-2746244080834356862017-05-25T10:36:00.003-07:002017-05-25T10:36:39.192-07:0014 Years Ago- My Story of Adoption14 years ago, I came alive.<br />
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I didn't stop at the ABCs of faith. I don't think that I even went over those steps. I simply recognized that without Jesus, I am dead. Without God's grace, I will struggle and struggle without true life. I wanted to do life with God.<br />
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14 years ago, God adopted me into His family. He took away all of my sins (sins like stealing candy every day while Mom slept) and clothed me with his goodness. He claimed me forever as a loved daughter of God. He is still claiming me.<br />
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What makes my heart smile even more is what I prayed after I received new life. I prayed that God would come and change every aspect of my little life. I realized that being God's princess meant that I would live differently. I would obey Him with all I am.<br />
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I prayed over everything in my 5-year-old life including obedience to my parents, love for my sisters, faithfulness (aka, not complaining) in school and dance, and joy in church. I don't distinctly remember everything, but I remember that the prayer lasted for, what seemed to me then as, eternity.<br />
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I treasure these fragments of memories. They remind me that nothing has changed. Every day, God still challenges me (and you) to surrender everything we have to Him, not because of some meaningless rule-book but because WE HAVE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST. Won't we <i>want </i>to walk step-in-step with Him?<br />
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14 years later, I prayed again. I rejoiced in how far God has brought me. Oh, He has done marvelous things! I surrendered the things in my 19-year-old life to Him. He is trustworthy. He is the Life-Giver. He is worthy.<br />
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Step by step, let us surrender to His will and ways, not because of guilt or routine but because of His life that shine in every aspect of our being. Let us, in light of our adoption into God's family, rejoice in how we can live grace in everything.<br />
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I guess the theme of this blog started 14 years ago where I prayed for the first time to live out grace in everything. Let us not give up.<br />
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In all of these things, I see God's Spirit in me, leading me toward a greater joy in trusting God. <b>He wants to lead You in this trust as well.</b> Isn't that exciting?</div>
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Join with me in this prayer, a prayer inspired by a Bible study I did on trusting God. Say it out loud if you can. Investigate scripture that speaks truth into your worries about the future. Start with <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+3%3A5-6&version=NIV">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A1-4&version=NIV">Proverbs 16:1-4</a>, <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+6%3A19-34&version=NIV">Matthew 6:19-34</a>, <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+15%3A13&version=NIV">Romans 15:13</a>,<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+corinthians+4%3A17-18&version=NIV"> 2 Corinthians 4:17-18</a>,<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=philippians+4%3A4-7&version=NIV"> Philippians 4:4-7,</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hebrews+13%3A8&version=NIV">Hebrews 13:8,</a> and <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=i+john+3%3A2-3&version=NIV">1 John 3:2-3.</a></div>
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You are all-knowing. Nothing takes You by surprise or catches You off guard. You have written out the Story of the world, including my small part. You have taken time to plan every day of mine before I took a breath in this world. You plan it perfectly, too. Not like I would.<br />
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<b>Oh, how good it is for me to trust You. </b></div>
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But this is hard. I like to know, to control. I like neat lists and a good five year plan. In the moment, I am prone to worry about every little thing. I worry about my body, friendships, schooling, career, family, and even the weather and how it will change my daily schedule. </div>
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What would it look like, though, if I followed Your ways and didn't worry?<b> What if I walked into the storm confidently obeying You and trusting You to either provide an umbrella or teach me to dance in the rain?</b> What if I took every chance I got to bear Your fruit and have joy in Your Spirit?<br />
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Thank You for being You, a good, loving, all-knowing Author of the greatest Story <i>ever. </i>Thank You for never changing. Thank You for Your Spirit who is helping me to walk in trust and live with courage. </div>
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May Your name shine in my life, wherever You lead me, </div>
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What has God been teaching (or challenging) you about trust? </div>
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Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-16734844809170294092017-05-03T09:00:00.000-07:002017-05-03T21:49:55.501-07:00Trusting God in Times of Stress: An InfographicIt's that time of year again. Finals. Big projects. Late nights. Empty coffee cups piling up.<br />
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Who is our companion during this time?<br />
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Stress.<br />
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It's simply assumed that we students will be stressed during the end of the school year. We go into this season expecting anxiety and all-nighters. We don't always fight the approaching worries. Instead we <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/sofiana/15-hilarious-tweets-about-finals-week-that-will-ma-18rks?utm_term=.enewZ4jj6#.qtnBbm66X">tweet about them</a> and complain to our friends.<br />
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What if I told you that we didn't need to be stressed? What if this year we didn't give into overwhelming anxiety or nervousness?<br />
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<b>What if this year we kicked stress in the butt and completely trusted in God? </b><br />
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"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."<br />
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"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today."<br />
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These are familiar verses to many of us, but what if we lived like they were <b>true and trustworthy? </b>How would we go into this last stretch of the school year if we based our lives off of those verses and God's trustworthiness?<br />
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I made a little infographic to help illustrate how we can approach stress differently as children of God.<br />
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How will you go into finals? What truths will you cling to? What verses will guide you? Will your response to stress be the same as the world or set apart?<br />
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Princess HannahHannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043759960107103458noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712376970137589626.post-58732896994181562162017-04-29T09:00:00.000-07:002017-05-03T20:40:08.989-07:0010 Ways to Feel Beautiful (Even When You Don't)<div class="MsoNormal">
Some days, you feel like a movie star. Your hair is put
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Most of the time, however, you don't feel that way. You
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The truth is, we are beautiful whether we feel it or not,
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Stop right now and remind yourself that feelings aren't
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Here are 10 ways to embrace your beauty even when you don't
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Talk to God about your feelings of inadequacy. He <i>cares </i>for
you. More than that, His Spirit will guide you to live in His way of love. Give
Him thanks instead of comparing yourself to others. Praise His name instead of
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I know this sounds cheesy, but a smile is the best makeup a
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proven</a> to lighten up moods. Enjoy life, and you will find beauty
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Don’t shrink back from life because you don’t feel
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You are not the only one who feels un-beautiful sometimes.
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what truly <i>is </i>beautiful- love. Nothing
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Sometimes you need to put something beautiful in to feel
beautiful out. Eating fruit always lifts my spirits and has me feeling ready to
take on the day beautifully. Here <a href="http://graceineverything.blogspot.com/2015/09/five-yummy-and-wholesome-snack-foods.html">are
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This doesn’t mean that you should only feel beautiful in
beautiful clothes, but sometimes a new dress or nice necklace helps! Know which
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Beauty is, as we all know, found on the inside more than on
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Instead, focus on <i>doing</i>
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neighbor for no reason. Make a note for your pastor. Do the dishes for your
sister. There are so many beautiful things in the world, most of them in
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Media fills you with lies. “You should look like her.” “You
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Sometimes you get so
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thought-loop where you don’t stop thinking about your failures and problems.
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Beauty is more than skin deep. It is also more your
abilities to do <i>everything.</i> You are
given specific gifts and talents from God. You are meant to use those gifts and
talents and should never let insecurity stop you from giving glory to God through
the gifts He has given you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You might not feel beautiful right now, but dear sister, you
<i>are </i>beautiful. Isn’t time that you
started living beautifully? Isn’t it time that you started believing the truth
that you are beautiful no matter what, not because of who you are but because
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Comment your ways to feel beautiful!<o:p></o:p></div>
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