Soo tired! I've been working extra hours this week, and now I'm regretting it! Although, always thankful to the Lord for allowing me to have a job, and being able to work extra hours! I'm ready to it the beach today with some amazing people, and while I'm there, I will remember to be thankful for the beauty in God's works rather than find the negative. All too often I see people forgetting about the miracle placed in front of them, and focus on how they could improve, or why they dont like something! I always lose track, and never soak in how awesome and wonderful God is, and how He just gave us all this beautiful land...for free! Here lately I have noticed some things, and thought about how He even thought of the idea on some things.. It is truly awe striking. I choose not to question His works, rather to enjoy, and be thankful.
I have recently gotten into dying my hair...I know "Your hairs gonna fall out!" To which I say, yeah of course it is, so why not have fun while I HAVE hair, rather than be bored? LOL I dyed it black last weekend, then a little bright red last night, and next weekend, I'm adding blue! I'm so excited! Some people think its weird to be an example of Christ, and look so wild. I however know that God loves and cares about whats in my heart rather than my exterior. I have been criticed for the earrings I used to have, and when I got a tattoo, a Biblical tattoo a that, and I just let go through one ear, and out the other...God knows whats in my heart, and if He has an issue, I hope I would know!
So anyways...just a reminder, be thankful for not the materialistic things He gives, but the natural, and more special things. He is all too kind, and loving, so when something comes our way, it is our turn to be loving right back! Also, dont be upset or offended if you look like the "typical Christian". You are beautiful because God created you! If you want to change up your style, and try something new, well have fun! Life is short...way too short to live the same day twice!

 
I was blessed every day this week, my best friend Shelbie, came back into my life after a huge fight. I was given a job relocation that is much better suited for myself, and of course, every day I woke up, and was free in my beautiful country.
I unfortunately missed church this past week, which is always upsetting, because I love everyone and everything about my church, ESPECIALLY my Children's Church class.
I was given the opportunity to help an awesome friend come closer to God, she wrote me an email that was so profound, I almost felt guilty, because she was so impressed, and jealous of my faith, and the way I am not afraid to shine in His Light.
I didn’t feel that that was true...I feel like a weakling when it comes to Him...but reading that, makes me think that maybe I am a good person, and I know being a good person isn't what a true Christian is, but when someone comes to you, and they don't talk much to you about faith, and religion, or God...and asks you to pray for them, that, as a Christian, is the greatest compliment to receive. I felt so amazing when she asked me, and was open about her faith issues, and struggles to me.
If you have struggles or any issues when it comes to your faith, please talk to someone...I talk to you guys.
I love having this website, and being able to open up to you guys. I don’t have any idea who reads this, the site doesn’t tell me...it simply tells me how many, and seeing the numbers from the first Journal Entry was amazing, so I have plans to help and try to help anyone out there with issues.

If you are someone who is struggling with any issues, whether it is in your faith, or just daily struggles, I will be there for you.
I will be your silent helper, and assistant.
I will be honest upfront, and say I don't have all the answers, and I'm not gonna know what to tell you every single time, but I have resources, I have an amazingly intelligent pastor, and teachers at my church, and I am willing to ask them the questions for you that you may be too afraid to ask..

If you have no one to turn to, and AFTER you have turned to God, please email me at
[email protected]
I want to hear your stories, and struggles. I want to help.  
I'm with you, and I promise, I will be posting any struggle, and any problem I have...cause even though I don’t receive the answer every time, I know it’s off my chest, and someone out there knows that they have the same issue, and their not alone! :)

Hope you have an amazing day, and be strong in the Lord..
He there...even when no one else is.


Your friend,
Travis!