Learning to Trust God

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Reason #9 To Fall In Love With Jesus (Guest Post by Nancy Rue)

Can you believe we're almost done with this series? If you count this one, we only have two more posts left!

If you've missed any of the posts so far, here are the links for all of the previous posts.
Reason #1: No matter what you have going on, Jesus is there to handle it with you.
Reason #2: Because Jesus brings you to life.
Reason #3: Because Jesus makes SURE you understand.
Reason #4: Because Jesus makes you want to try harder and be better.
Reason #5: Because Jesus knows exactly how you feel, all the time.
Reason #6: Because Jesus forgives your sins.
Reason #7: Because Jesus shows you exactly what to do in tough situations.
Reason #8: Because Jesus always takes you back when you wander off.

I wish we were all together, having Valentine’s sundaes and talking. Sarah Elizabeth has given us the next best thing by bringing us together here on her blog, and I appreciate that.

Like most M-W’s, you’re probably way aware that the Valentine’s Day season is here, and you probably either love the cards, the candy, the frills – or you can’t wait for the thing to be over because it makes you so painfully aware of who DOESN’T like you! One being DOES like you. He loves you, in fact. He’s just waiting for YOU to fall in love with HIM. Why would you? In ten different posts, each one giving you a peek at a feature from the FaithGirlz Bible, we’re giving you a Reason To Fall In Love With JESUS. Here’s the ninth one.

Reason #9: Because Jesus accepts you as you are. That doesn’t mean he wants you to stay exactly like you are in some areas that need tweaking (maybe that lying habit, or your short-fuse temper), but right now, this moment, he accepts and loves everything about you. Who else does that? And doesn’t that make it easier to hold your head up and be yourself and not care quite so much about what the “popular” kids think? Yeah, that’s good stuff.

Blessings,
Nancy Rue

Interested in reading more from Nancy? You can connect with her in any of these places: Website: http://www.nancyrue.com/
Blog for Tween Girls: “’Tween You & Me”
Blog for Teen Girls: “In Real Life”
Blog for the adults: “The Nudge”
Teen Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nnrueforteens
Adult Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nnrue
Twitter: http://www.nancyrue.com/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/nnrue/
YouTube: FaithGirlz Channel
E-mail: Nancy@Nancyrue.com

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Reason #8 To Fall In Love With Jesus (Guest Post by Nancy Rue)

I am so, so sorry I didn't post this yesterday! I was out late Sunday night and didn't go to bed until almost 3am. Monday morning was spent sleeping and then I had to work from 2-11pm and, when I got home, I completely forgot (probably due to the fact that I was still in shock from the wreck I was in on my way to work - don't worry! I'm completely fine and so are the cars!). So here's reason #8 and #9 will be posted later tonight or sometime tomorrow.

If you're just joining us or missed any of the posts so far, here are the links for all of the previous posts of this series.
Reason #1: No matter what you have going on, Jesus is there to handle it with you.
Reason #2: Because Jesus brings you to life.
Reason #3: Because Jesus makes SURE you understand.
Reason #4: Because Jesus makes you want to try harder and be better.
Reason #5: Because Jesus knows exactly how you feel, all the time.
Reason #6: Because Jesus forgives your sins.
Reason #7: Because Jesus shows you exactly what to do in tough situations.

Happy Valentine’s Week, Mini-Women! We have found 7 reasons to FALL IN LOVE WITH JESUS and we have 3 more to go! I’m jazzed to be spending part of it with you here on Sarah Elizabeth's blog. If you have been here for the past 7 posts, you know the drill, but for you first-timers, here’s what we are up to:
Like most M-W’s, you’re probably way aware that the Valentine’s Day season is here, and you probably either love the cards, the candy, the frills – or you can’t wait for the thing to be over because it makes you so painfully aware of who DOESN’T like you! One being DOES like you. He loves you, in fact. He’s just waiting for YOU to fall in love with HIM. Why would you? In ten different posts, each one giving you a peek at a feature from the FaithGirlz Bible, we’re giving you a Reason To Fall In Love With JESUS. Here’s the eighth one.

Reason #8: Because Jesus always takes you back when you wander off. When you were a little kid (or maybe even now!) and you strayed from your mom or dad in Wal-Mart or someplace, they always took you back when you found them or they had to find you. I mean, right? They might have been mad at you, grounded you, took away your computer privileges, but they didn’t say, “Sorry, kid, but you aren’t ours anymore.” Can you even imagine that happening? Jesus is exactly like your parents only he leaves out the punishment. If you get sidetracked, forget to pray, whine about going to church, have a season where you and your friends are snarky to people – as soon as you realize you’ve wandered off, you can go straight back to Jesus and he’ll take you in. And continue to teach you. And you’ll wander away less and less. Ya gotta love how that works.
Blessings,
Nancy Rue

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Reason #7 To Fall In Love With Jesus (Guest Post by Nancy Rue)

Welcome to Day 7 of the Fall In Love With Jesus Campaign!! :)

If you're just joining us or missed any of the posts so far, here are the links for all of the previous posts of this series.
Reason #1: No matter what you have going on, Jesus is there to handle it with you.
Reason #2: Because Jesus brings you to life.
Reason #3: Because Jesus makes SURE you understand.
Reason #4: Because Jesus makes you want to try harder and be better.
Reason #5: Because Jesus knows exactly how you feel, all the time.
Reason #6: Because Jesus forgives your sins.

I love you, Mini-Women! Including Sarah Elizabeth. And for letting me take over here on 'Learning to Trust God' for a while as part of our Valentine’s Week tour.
I hope there are some new visitors and that Sarah Elizabeth is finding some new friends! Do tell us who you are hoping to influence with these posts.

Like most M-W’s, you’re probably way aware that the Valentine’s Day season is here, and you probably either love the cards, the candy, the frills – or you can’t wait for the thing to be over because it makes you so painfully aware of who DOESN’T like you! One being DOES like you. He loves you, in fact. He’s just waiting for YOU to fall in love with HIM. Why would you? In ten different posts, each one giving you a peek at a feature from the FaithGirlz Bible, we’re giving you a Reason To Fall In Love With JESUS. Here’s the seventh one.

Reason #7: Because Jesus shows you exactly what to do in tough situations. We’re talking exactly. There isn’t a situation you can face that he doesn’t talk about in his teachings – or show you in our own life, sometimes through other people. Just stay connected. Jesus loves that.

Blessings,
Nancy Rue

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Reason #6 To Fall In Love With Jesus (Guest Post by Nancy Rue)

If you've missed any of the previous posts of this series, here are the links for those.
Reason #1: No matter what you have going on, Jesus is there to handle it with you.
Reason #2: Because Jesus brings you to life.
Reason #3: Because Jesus makes SURE you understand.
Reason #4: Because Jesus makes you want to try harder and be better.
Reason #5: Because Jesus knows exactly how you feel, all the time.

All set to find out #6? Here we go! :)

Hey, Mini-Women!
I have been loving being a guest blogger this Valentine’s week. How are you liking this series? Do you have a tween sister or cousin whom you are sharing these with? Do share who you are hoping to influence with this series. It just might change their life.

If you are new today welcome! Here is s short reminder what we are talking about. Like most M-W’s, you’re probably way aware that the Valentine’s Day season is here, and you probably either love the cards, the candy, the frills – or you can’t wait for the thing to be over because it makes you so painfully aware of who DOESN’T like you! One being DOES like you. He loves you, in fact. He’s just waiting for YOU to fall in love with HIM. Why would you? In ten different posts, each one giving you a peek at a feature from the FaithGirlz Bible, we’re giving you a Reason To Fall In Love With JESUS. Here’s the sixth one.

Reason #6: Because Jesus forgives your sins. I think we’ve all had the experience of messing up, asking for forgiveness, being told, “It’s okay” – but then it never is, at least not the way it was before. Jesus doesn’t work that way. When you go to him and say, “I really made a mess out of that whole thing and I’m sorry and I want to be better than that,” forgiveness is a given and the entire situation is forgotten. Jesus loves you exactly the same way he did before you managed to tangle everything up. Maybe even more, because you went to him. That’s what he’s there for.
Blessings,
Nancy Rue

Friday, February 15, 2013

Reason #5 To Fall In Love With Jesus (Guest Post by Nancy Rue)

Ready to find out the fifth reason why you should fall in love with Jesus? Then keep on reading! :)

If you've missed any of the previous posts of this series, here are the links for those!
Reason #1: No matter what you have going on, Jesus is there to handle it with you.
Reason #2: Because Jesus brings you to life.
Reason #3: Because Jesus makes SURE you understand.
Reason #4: Because Jesus makes you want to try harder and be better.

Hel-l-o-o-o Mini-Women! Welcome to our fifth post on this Valentine’s Week – and thanks again for letting me camp out here for 10 days. It really is a sacrifice for Sarah Elizabeth and I appreciate it greatly!
Yes, this sounds familiar if you have been here the past few days, but for anyone visiting for the first time this portion might be new. Like most M-W’s, you’re probably way aware that the Valentine’s Day season is here, and you probably either love the cards, the candy, the frills – or you can’t wait for the thing to be over because it makes you so painfully aware of who DOESN’T like you! One being DOES like you. He loves you, in fact. He’s just waiting for YOU to fall in love with HIM. Why would you? In ten different posts, each one giving you a peek at a feature from the FaithGirlz Bible, we’re giving you a Reason To Fall In Love With JESUS. Here’s the fifth one.

Reason #5: Because Jesus knows exactly how you feel, all the time. Other people, especially moms and dads, may tell you they do, but sometimes they just don’t. No other person can really get into your heart and get right where you’re coming from ALL the time. Jesus can. You can count on it.

Blessings,
Nancy Rue

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Reason #4 To Fall In Love With Jesus (Guest Post by Nancy Rue)

Hey, there! Happy Valentine's Day!!
If you've missed any of the previous posts of this series, here are the links for those!
Reason #1: No matter what you have going on, Jesus is there to handle it with you.
Reason #2: Because Jesus brings you to life.
Reason #3: Because Jesus makes SURE you understand.

Now that you're all caught up, are you ready for reason #4? Here we go!

Hello, Mini-Women! Welcome to Valentine’s Week! Even if you don’t make a comment about this post, do leave one thanking Sarah Elizabeth for letting me camp out with her this week. Like most M-W’s, you’re probably way aware that the Valentine’s Day season is here, and you probably either love the cards, the candy, the frills – or you can’t wait for the thing to be over because it makes you so painfully aware of who DOESN’T like you! One being DOES like you. He loves you, in fact. He’s just waiting for YOU to fall in love with HIM. Why would you? In ten different posts, each one giving you a peek at a feature from the FaithGirlz Bible, we’re giving you a Reason To Fall In Love With JESUS. Here’s the fourth one.

Reason #4: Because Jesus makes you want to try harder and be better. How many rules do you obey ONLY because you don’t want to get in trouble? Like if you didn’t HAVE to follow them, you wouldn’t? Here’s the thing about Jesus: he doesn’t give you a bunch of rules to make you feel like you’re in a cage; when you love him, you actually WANT to do better and be better. And when you want to, you will. You’ll even realize you can do things – good things – you never thought you could.

Blessings,
Nancy Rue

Interested in reading more from Nancy? You can connect with her in any of these places:

Website: http://www.nancyrue.com/
Blog for Tween Girls: “’Tween You & Me”
Blog for Teen Girls: “In Real Life”
Blog for the adults: “The Nudge”
Teen Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nnrueforteens
Adult Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nnrue
Twitter: http://www.nancyrue.com/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/nnrue/
YouTube: FaithGirlz Channel
E-mail: Nancy@Nancyrue.com

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Reason #3 To Fall In Love With Jesus (Guest Post by Nancy Rue)

Welcome back! If you missed the first two reasons why you should fall in love with Jesus, here are the links for the previous posts of this series.
Reason #1: No matter what you have going on, Jesus is there to handle it with you.

Reason #2: Because Jesus brings you to life.
And now here's reason #3. :)

A little reminder of what we are talking about. Like most M-W’s (Mini-Women), you’re probably way aware that the Valentine’s Day season is here, and you probably either love the cards, the candy, the frills – or you can’t wait for the thing to be over because it makes you so painfully aware of who DOESN’T like you! One being DOES like you. He loves you, in fact. He’s just waiting for YOU to fall in love with HIM. Why would you? In ten different posts, each one giving you a peek at a feature from the FaithGirlz Bible, we’re giving you a Reason To Fall In Love With JESUS. Here’s the third one.

Reason #3: Because Jesus makes SURE you understand. Ever had a teacher who couldn’t explain the work to you and when you didn’t get it after the second time, he just shook his head like you’re dense or something? Jesus never does that. He told story after story after story to make what he was teaching clear. Don’t you wish ALL teachers did that?
Blessings,
Nancy Rue

Interested in reading more from Nancy? You can connect with her in any of these places:

My Favorite Trust Verses

Psalm 91:14-16 (The Message)
"If you'll hold on to Me for dear life," says GOD, "I'll get you out of any trouble. I'll give you the best of care if you'll only get to know and trust Me. Call Me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times; I'll rescue you, then throw you a party. I'll give you a long life, give you a long drink of salvation!"

Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message)
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track.