Back in busniess...sort of

So this is Alatheia...and I'm "hacking" Amy's blog to post what she wants : ) So this is the post she told me to put up; [Ahem]



This last month has been a bit (Ok, a lot) of a struggle for me. On May 27th I was sentenced to 180 days of jail time, with 58 days good time and 11 days served. My release date is either Sept. 19 or 23, depending on whether I need to sit out a fine.

This past month I've really fought for my faith. My first week in jail was crazy. I thought a lot about what I wanted to do when I gout out of jail and i got all excited about the plans I was making.

These past few days I've done a lot of reading, trying to figure out how to be a better person and how to trust Christ. I couldn't figure it out...and then it hit me. I don't need to figure it out, I just need to do it. So now I'm swimming in uncharted territory trying to live fully surrendered to The Spirit. It's not about what I want to do (I. E. start saving, be a counselor at a camp, etc) it's about seeking Him...you know, like the verse, Seek ya first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. I started reading through the bible a few weeks ago but stopped because I was just trying to get the bible read before I got out. This last week I started seeking God's kingdom first and I've read so much but gained even more. More than I have in a really long time.

There are six things I've been seeing over and over these past few weeks;



#1) We are to walk worthy- we are God's children and so we must not drag His name through the mud. We are to represent God, not our flesh. We will do that at times tough...I know i have...but that is where God's forgiveness comes in.



#2) Press on - Even though we fail we must still continue and Finnish this race. If we give up what would we learn? Nothing! I've found though that when we struggle with trials and get through them, we do learn things.



#3) Staying Strong- It takes work to stay strong to your friends and God...but it's worth working at!



#4) Worry about nothing and pray about everything- Regardless of how big or small you problem is, give it to God. You will be surprised at the peace He gives you. Trust me! It's not easy when those thoughts of doubt sneak into your mind, but the more you give it to God the more peace you will have!



#5) Walk in love- Love thy neighbor as thy self. This is one of the hard ones for me since I'm living with people it'd be easy to hate. But I've found if I picture Jesus standing right behind them...it's a lot easier.

#6) Seek after God- This is the most important, and all other things are just "time fillers". Our responsibility to seek God needs to be first and foremost.

So this is Alatheia...giving an update on the Amy person : )
ttyl.....