Everything and everyone in my life seems to be changing, and that makes me think that maybe it's not everything and everyone, maybe it's me. And now I'm thinking it's a little of both.
There's a verse in ecclesiastes that talks about seasons we go through in our lives, I read it all the time to remind me that Gods timing is perfect.

Ecclesiastes 3
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,
a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.

Sometimes I feel like the seasons in my life are so inconsistent and confusing! Or the season passes by within the second... (kinda like winter in Arizona:P) It's hard to keep up, and sometimes I wish the seasons would slow down! But while all of this is hard, I know the Lord is using it for his prefect plan and in his perfect timing. So I know there is a reason for everything, I just have to trust the amazing, almighty God we serve!

♫Liana♪

So with the economy right now, everyone is struggling to keep their heads above water.
I started to do some studying on God providing for his children, not necessarily money, but what we need, no luxuries included.
These are some verses i found:

Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Luke 12:6-7 6
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Matthew 6:32-33
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But 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.

Ecclesiastes 7:14
When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other

Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

2Kings 4:1-7 - this is a good story, read it sometime:P

All these verses remind me that God will get me through the day, and he will take care of me, so I dont have to worry about today or tomorrow! Its still hard for me though, not worrying and all... I just have to remind myself how small me and all my problems are, and how big God is!

Remember what a powerful, awesome, almighty God we serve! He will provide all of our needs!

♪Liana♫

So I went to a musical called Disney Review, and they sung a bunch of Disney movie songs. There was a song this girl was singing, that drew my attention called He Lives In You, from the lion king. I dont know how they used it in the movie, but if you put it into a sipitual context, its pretty intense for disney!

This is how the whole song goes:

Wait, there's no mountain too great
Hear the words and have faith
Have faith

He lives in you
He lives in me
He watches over
Everything we see
Into the water
Into the truth
In your reflection
He lives in you
(repeated many times)

You should go listen to it:P
♪liana♫

Verse #2 of the summer:P

"The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are cruched in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the lord delivers him from all; he protects all ho bones, not one will be broken."
Pslam 34: 18-20

I was reading this today, (another one of God's promises) and it just encouraged me:)
Just to know that no matter what, no matter the circumstances, God is always with me! ALWAYS! So "If God is for us than who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31)
It Reminds me that God will deliver me from all my troubles, with no bones broken! And when I feel like the world is crashing down on me, it's ok, God's got it all figured out! Or when I feel nothing at all, when I can't see him or feel him, I know he's there.

♪Liana♫

So I've decided to try and post verses over the summer at least every other day.... so here goes day one verse one:)

"Be verry careful then how you live- not as unwise but as wise, making the most out of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lords will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hyms, and speritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the father for everything, in the name of our lord Jesus Christ. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ."
Ephesians 5: 15-21

I reffer back to this verse a lot! It reminds me:
* To live moraly, the way Christ wants me to
* Todays world is evil, so every opportunity we get to serve or worship the one and only God, we need to use it! Not let it pass us by.
*To know and understand God' s will, by reading his Holy Word and gaining spiritual wisdom. God will reveal his will to us, it's not a secret:)
*That Drunkeness is consistently condemned by Scriptures, and instesd of indulging in worldly activities, emerse yourself in the Spirit and wisdom of God.
*To Birng up my brothers and sisters in Christ using: praise, music exalting God, sharing personal testimony expressing the grace of salvation in Christ.
*Never forget to give thanks for who God is, and what he did through his son, our Savior and lord.
*Be submissive to athourity figures in Christ.
*Be humble
* To Fear the Lord, God Almighty!

Hope you get something out of that:P,
♫Liana♪

quite a year

It has been an amazing year of ups and downs. There has been more stress and more spiritual warfare than I remember since I joined ccc at Deer Valley. We have had a very young leadership group this year, but they've done a great job, and I think they will continue to improve. The love they have for the students of DV and for each other shines through. I pray they will continue to grow in their love of the LORD, devotion to Him, and then living lives of sacrifice to our King. What a mighty God we serve! What a great calling we have! Let's live for Him! Enjoy your summer. I love you guys.

Summer:]

Today was the last and final CCC of the 08-09 school year! It was an all student speak night again, and as always, God showed up!:) Leadership wishes you a good summer, and we're always praying for you! Dont ever be afraid to talk to us or ask us for prayer, because thats what we're here for!:P And if you see Mr. VanLiew or Mr. Wasserbauer on campus, don't forget to thank them for all they have done!