Testimony Time!

   To start off, I'll just say that this blog post won't be one of my regular art-related posts. No, this is a blog post of my testimony.

   Now, you might be thinking, "Oh, she must have a big, awesome testimony to tell!"

   Nope.

   My testimony is small compared to those about overcoming addictions, deaths, or danger. Well, actually, not exactly. In fact, all testimonies are the same in God's eyes. It doesn't matter if you overcame a drug addiction or just went from being obsessed with your looks to being obsessed with God.

   So now it's time to tell you my testimony. Here is my story:

   I'm growing up in a Christian home, in a good family. I live in a great community, go to an awesome church and have amazing friends. But up until a few days ago, something in my life was missing. See, I thought I had a relationship with God. But really, I was just going off of my parent's faith. I didn't have a real connection with him. I was constantly trying to fill the gap in my life with TV, friends,and all sorts of entertainment. I didn't realize until a few days ago that what I needed was God.

   So, a few days ago, my family was watching our friend's kids while their parents were away. You will think this is weird, but I went and sat in my dog's crate(her name is Bailey). Now, just in case you're wondering, Bailey was laying inside her crate. (Didn't want you to think I was that weird!) I sat with Bailey, petting her, for maybe 10 to 15 minutes. I was very calm. It was one of those silent moments where you're left to your thoughts and then even those go away eventually. When that happened to me, I started to think deeper on my relationship with God, and if I really even had one. When I realized I didn't, I began to pray. Now this isn't exactly what I said, but it's the closest I can do: "God, I want my will to be your will. Take my will from me, and make me your's."

   Almost immediately a sense of peace washed over me. God had answered my prayer. From then on, I wasn't as addicted to electronics, and I started reading my Bible more often. I now think about God a lot more than I used to, and I try to keep my eyes on him. And though sometimes, I do get distracted, I can now confidently say that I have a relationship with God. Maybe not super strong, but I'm working on it.

   

   If you have a testimony you want to share, even if it's small like mine, please share it with me! I would love to hear your story.

-Ada

Life is Crazy

   Hello! So I recently discovered drip paintings. The picture up above is not one of mine, but I do have some. This one was made by the guy who invented drip paintings, Jackson Pollock. 

   So I chose drip paintings as a theme because they are kind of crazy looking. (You get to go crazy making them too!) And just like drip paintings, life can also get pretty crazy! 

   With sports, any instruments that you play, or anything else that is your daily routine, your day can get pretty filled up. You don't really think about anything except that you need to do this and that, then later do these things. So, and I am guilty of this too, you don't really think about God, or spending time with him. 

   This is what the Bible says about that: "making the best use of time, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5 :16

   Making the best use of time isn't just helping out around the house, it's also spending time with God. 

   Here's a challenge for you this month. Read your Bible. Whether it's on your phone or the book. I have started doing this also, so you're not alone. If you don't know where to start, a good recommendation from me is Proverbs. The book gives great advice and wisdom. Read a chapter a day. The chapters aren't too long, and there is thirty-one. Perfect for a month!

   Another challenge(Though this one is just for fun): Create a drip painting! Use whatever colors you want, and go crazy. Then, after you've finished, go read a chapter in Proverbs.

   

   I'll make another blog post next month! See you then!

   Ada