Showing posts with label May. Show all posts
Showing posts with label May. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Valentine's Day Short Story #2

 *All stories are fiction for friends. Any resemblance to people, places, or events are purely coincidental!

Wedding Planning



1 Corinthians 13:5b
It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful.


February 1st, Dear Diary, Being engaged makes me the happiest girl in the world! Travis and I shall start picking out colors, so we can pick out the ties for the groomsmen, dresses for the bridesmaids, and my wedding dress! I set up an date next week to go shopping. I think Selah and Sarah shall be coming along. I'm planning on asking them to be my bridesmaids. Oh, I love planning! I can't wait to start picking out flours and decorations!

February 2nd, Dear Diary, I'm trying to be irritable right now, but Travis had to work late tonight so he couldn't come over to discuss the color scheme. I'm absolutely certain he'll love the colors I picked out, sea foam green and turquoise. Plus other sea themed things like starfishes, sea shells, and fish. It would be so cute to have bowls of gold fish on the reception tables! I have to wait and see what Travis says though. It's so hard to wait!

February 3rd, Dear Diary, I saw Travis today, yet it completely slipped my mind to talk to him about the color scheme. After running errands, and babysitting kids, I'm ready for an early bedtime. I kinda wish I had an engagement ring to prove I'm engaged. Travis didn't have enough money to get one, so I must wait. 

February 4th, Dear Diary, I called Travis today, and we decided to get together tomorrow to discuss wedding plans. He was so sweet, he texted me today and said "You my dear Kelsie are more precious than gold!" I showed it to Selah and Sarah, and they said he is definitely a keeper. He is so sweet, kind, and ready to do anything for me, and I for him.

February 5th, Dear Diary, I am so furious with Travis right now. He doesn't like the color scheme I picked out for our wedding. I've been dreaming of a turquoise, sea foam, and sea themed wedding since I was a little girl. I don't know what to do. I should compromise but I'm too angry with him to do so at this moment. I am trying my hardest not to insist on my own way, but I'm failing miserably. Oh, what am I going to do? How can I face him after this argument? 

February 6th, Dear Diary, Travis called me a couple times, and texted a couple times. I ignored him. I don't feel like compromising right now. He's always picture his wedding with royal blue, and I am not too sure about that. It's just not like what I have dreamed of. Thankfully we already agreed on the style for my wedding dress. Tomorrow I'll be going out with Selah and Sarah to pick out my dress. I'm trying to feel excited, but I still feel blue. Royal blue to be exact.

February 7th, Dear Diary, I'm so excited! I've found the dress of my dreams! It is a soft white, with a dropped waist, and crystals all over the bodice, with a matching pattern on the hem. Travis will think I'm drop-dead gorgeous. Speaking of Travis, I finally got the gumption to call him back. We calmly discussed are thoughts on the matter. Thankfully he understood how I felt about the color scheme. 

February 8th, Dear Diary, I'm trying not to get resentful about this whole matter, but it is so hard. I did show Travis a picture of my dress, (without me in it), he loved it! We talked a little bit more today, but we still haven't reached a decision. I'm hoping we can settle on the color scheme before Valentine's day so we can have a wonderful day together. I think we are going to go out to dinner. I'm hoping we'll go for a drive afterwards, or maybe find a place to dance under the full moon. 

February 9th, Dear Diary, We finally had a chance to sit down and discuss this again. I think we will do a royal blue and turquoise mix. It's not what I've always dreamed, but I think it's a good compromise. We are still going with the sea shells and star fish, so I'm happy. Travis is happy to be getting his royal blue. I'm glad we were able to agree on this! 

February 10th, Dear Diary, How on earth am I going to pick out bridesmaid dresses? Selah and Sarah went shopping with me today, yet we couldn't find anything that would look right. Travis brought me a bouquet of flowers today. They were pink roses with baby's breath. Such a pretty combination! Which then reminded me of the wedding! I need to pick out flowers for that too!

February 11th, Dear Diary, Hydrangeas, blue and white! I think those would look pretty for my wedding! It seems like wedding planning is easier than I expected! In some ways, yes it's hard, but it's been pretty easy so far. I can't believe that there is almost exactly 3 months till May 10th, when I'll become Mrs. Travis McCaden. I feel like Travis has a surprise up his sleeve for Valentine's day, but I have yet to figure it out! I suppose I only have to wait a little bit longer. 

February 12th, Dear Diary, It's odd being engaged, yet not having a ring. I suppose it's not important, but I'd really like to be able to show it off! Selah and Sarah have been searching for dresses, and so have I. Some day we shall find the dresses, someday. I just hope that day comes soon! 

February 13th, Dear Diary, I wrote a Valentine to give to Travis tomorrow. I am so glad he's such a patient person, he never gets very irritated or resentful with me. He even offered to go for sea foam green instead of royal blue, but I said, "No, you can have your royal blue, I insist!" It seems so silly to think we argued over something so silly. Someday, it won't even matter, and that's okay!

February 14th, Dear Diary, Happy Valentine's day! Travis gave me, my engagement ring!!! I was so stunned! After he gave it to me, the valentine I made for him, paled in comparison! He truly is a special man! I'm am so excited to marry him in 3 months! For better, for worse, for royal blue or for sea green, he's one of a kind! We danced under the full moon, went out to dinner, and everything was a dream come true! 

Friday, May 31, 2013

Proverbs day 27

Study Proverbs 23:15-16 and 2nd Chronicles 1:7-12

Q. How have I been wise this month?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?



God definitely appreciates it when we make the right choices. When we are wise with our actions, and use our wisdom to increase the kingdom of God, God blesses us in innumerable ways. 

I hoped you enjoyed the Proverbs devotions! :) 


Thursday, May 30, 2013

Proverbs day 26

Study Proverbs 12:14 and 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Q. Did I run the race for God's reward?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love? 


This excerpt has always been one of my favorites. Running for God's reward is a little strange, everyone is different, it could be goals or qualities. Ask God what it might be for you. Train your mind and body to attain the goal which God has set. 

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Proverbs day 25

Study Proverbs 20:15 and Deuteronomy 6:8-9

Q. What verses can you memorize?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love? 


Memorization is a key part of reading God's word. If we keep his word in our heads all the time, we won't be as likely to let or thoughts wander. Proverbs such as these are a very good place to start. I've memorized Ephesians 3:14-21, a powerful prayer that discusses the greatness of God. Learning verses can be key to your Faith. 

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Proverbs day 24

Study Mark 13:22:37

Q. Am I ready?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?


If Jesus knocked on the door today would we be ready? Whether it is passing on to heaven or The day of the Lord, would we be ready? I think that most of us Christians would be, but what about all the lost people, still in the dark? How can we reach them? 


Proverbs day 23

Study Proverbs 17:1 and Genesis 14 

Q. How can I prevent strife?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?


Abram and Lot separated as his herdsmen and Lot's herdsmen were causing strife. To end the strife, Abram let Lot choose where he wanted to go, Lot chose the path that looked the easiest, greenest and lushest. Abram went the other way and because Abram did the right thing, God blessed him. If we choose the right path, God with bless us in innumerable ways. 



Sunday, May 26, 2013

Proverbs day 22

Study Proverbs 17:17 and 1 John 3:11-20

Q. Have I been a good sibling/friend?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?



Verse 17 really applies to this. If we want to "fix" the relationships we need to be able to help anytime, listen anytime, and always ready to forgive and love. This can be hard as we are easily drawn to ignore our siblings and pay more attention to friends. 

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Proverbs day 21

Study Proverbs 22:11 and Galatians 5:16-26

Q. Did I have a pure heart?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?



The fruits of the spirit are a good standard for life. They help you remember that God doesn't want a smidge of you to "work" for him he wants the whole you. And in order to do that we need to constantly cleanse our hearts by living out the fruits of the spirit. :~) 

Friday, May 24, 2013

Proverbs day 20

Study Proverbs 26:1 and 1st Peter 2:12


Q. Did I act foolishly?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?










Yes, I acted foolishly today, and I act foolishly everyday. Unfortunately we live in such a fallen broken world that it happens too often. Remember the Parable of the wise and foolish builders? The wise man built his house upon the rock and the foolish built his house in the sand. If we have a firm foundation in God we won't act foolishly. 

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Proverbs day 19

Study Proverbs 15:1 and  Colossians 3:12-14


Q. Did I give soft answers?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?


Bear with each other and forgive one another. I know I have trouble with this all the time. And when you are tempted to argue with one another remember to love them even for the faults they commit. Humans aren't perfect. Only God is. He offers the premium forgiveness. 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Proverbs day 18

Study Proverbs 27:5 and Matthew 18:15-17


Q. Have I ever had to confront someone?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?

(Hiding from his confronter) 

Confronting someone is never a easy chore, or task. God doesn't want to lose believers or even those who don't follow him. We always need to be ready to keep the church, as a whole, clean so we don't have to confront others at all. 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Proverbs day 17

Study Proverbs 11:2, Romans 12, and Matthew 6:3-4


Q. Was I proud today?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?


I mentioned the other day that the people of God tend to follow a pattern, disobey, repent, obey, and so on. Pride goes through the same cycle. We are proud, we fall, we become humble. As the famous saying goes, Pride goes before a fall. 


Monday, May 20, 2013

Proverbs day 16

Study Proverbs 19:17 and Colossians 3:23-24

Q. Did I (fill the blank) for God?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?



Everything, not just some things, every thing, do it for God. He is the one who enjoys it the most. You are not serving a human, you are serving the King of kings and the Lord of lord, do your best. If you wash the dishes, wash them for God. If you scrub the floors, scrub them for God. Do your best in everything! 

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Proverbs day 15

Study Proverbs 27:9 and Romans 1:11-12


Q. Was I a encourager today?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?

(You may have to click to the blog post to view the movie :)

When we encourage each other it builds us up in Christ. I think encouraging, like prayer takes many years to build up, unless you are a natural encourager. Do you hear a lot of encouraging or more discouraging words? If you hear a lot of encouraging words you should from those around pass it on! 

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Proverbs day 14

(Life is finally back to normal, as it possibly can be. :)

Study Proverbs 22:1 and Isaiah 40:46


Q. Do I have a good name?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?


There is billions of people in the world. Just like the stars, we each have a name. We might not be as readily noticed by people of the world, but God loves us because we are special to him. Even if we are not popular, poor, rich, young old, he loves YOU!

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Proverbs day 13

Study Proverbs 23:12, Isaiah 48:17, and Psalm 32:8-11

Q. Did I use my knowledge today?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love? 

  
God teaches us how the right way to do things. Unfortunately we don't use it. As you look through the course of Bible history, something happens in a pattern. God gives us the knowledge and instructions. We disobey, end up in a whole lot of trouble, and then regret what we did and repent. We should use our knowledge and instructions God gave us constantly. 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Proverbs day 12

Study Proverbs 18: 16 and Romans 12:1-8 & Matthew 6:3-4


Q. How have I given today?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?



Giving is a special gift, and everyone can give something, time money, objects or qualities. Make a list of thing or qualities you can give and then do a couple or all of them. I read an old Scottish folklore test on generosity. They would give a baby a large coin right after he or she was born. If it held on to the coin it would be  a greedy child, if the baby let go s/he would be generous. 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Proverbs day 11

Sorry I'm a little behind from the weekend! We had fun fishing at a derby and these are the awards my sisters won from the fishing derby we went to.



Study Proverbs 10:4 and Hebrews 6:10-12

Q. How was a cheerful and diligent worker today?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love? 
 
God LOVES when you reach out to others. He knows/notices everything! Admit it, you never realized it in your heart that, He loves it! And he also loves that YOU! did it! Helping others with God in mind is one of the best things you can do. :)

Friday, May 10, 2013

Proverbs day 10


Study Proverbs 18:16, Romans 12:1-8, and Matthew 6:3-4

Q. How have I given today?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?


Giving is a special gift, and everyone can give something, time money, objects or qualities. Make a list of thing or qualities you can give and then do a couple or all of them. It could be as simple as making cards for the elderly people at Church to say how much you respect them. Or even paying for someone's meal in the drive-thru. 

Proverbs day 9

Study Proverbs 10:4 and Hebrews 6:10-12


Q. How was a cheerful and diligent worker today?
Q. How have I seen/felt His love?


God LOVES when you reach out to others. He knows/notices everything! Admit it, you never realized it in your heart that, He loves it! And he also loves YOU! Sometime maybe the person you help will help you and if not then you still have the pleasure of making their day, and God's!