Not just a wandering soul

4 May

So I have been home for 5 days now, so I guess its time for reflection.

I learned a lot, outside of academia, I learned a lot about God, myself, and people. Ive felt the love and presence of God in more ways than I could ever imagine. I made so many memories, filled with laughter, filled with tears, filled with joy. I have found my sisters and i couldn’t be more blessed by these lovely ladies. This year at Lee, I have found my calling and I have truly found my identity in Christ. I might eventually elaborate on what I learned, but I don’t think I can handle that nostalgia trip right now. Until then, I hope you find your home like I did.

Love,

Madi Leigh

25 Apr

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chainofaffection:

Have you ever come across a homeless individual and felt totally uncomfortable?

You see them and you know they are in need, but you are not sure what to do. You know that handing them money is not the best thing. But, you also see that they clearly have some needs. Their lips are chapped. They are hungry. They are thirsty. They are asking for help.

How can you help?

Here is a simple idea - blessing bags.

This was such an easy project. We are now going to keep a few “Blessing Bags” in our car so that when we do happen to see someone on the streets who is homeless, we can hand them a Blessing Bag. I first learned of these bags from my friend, Julie. I am using the picture of her bags (see above) because the ones we took were taken in horrible lighting and turned out really grainy and hard to see what is inside of them.

If you’d like to make your own Blessing Bags, this is what you would need:

Gallon size Ziplock bags

items to go in the bags, such as:

chap stick

packages of tissues

toothbrush and toothpaste

comb

soap

trail mix

granola bars

crackers

pack of gum

band aids

mouthwash

coins (could be used to make a phone call, or purchase a food item)

hand wipes

you could also put in a warm pair of socks, and maybe a Starbucks gift card

Assemble all the items in the bags, and maybe throw in a note of encouragement. Seal the bags and stow in your car for a moment of providence.

This would be a great activity to do with some other families. Each family could bring one of the items going into the bags (ex: toothbrushes). Set up all the items around a table and walk around it with the ziplocks and fill the bags.

http://kwavs.blogspot.com/2011/05/blessing-bags-how-to.html

oh man i wanna do this

mee tooo. im bout to go to the dollar tree and rack up or a wholesale store.

All these reblogs make me so happy to see. So many amazing people on tumblr

Such a fantastic idea!

This is awesome

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24 Apr

Breaking Point

Many times Ive reached it

My breakng point

Every time

it hurts like hell

but at least

i know

im alive

every time

i reach

my breaking point

it moves

a little further out

because I’m alive

I proved I can

I thank God

that I am

alive

I thank God

His Strength

carried me

this far

but I just

want to ay

I’m done

I’m dome

movin forward

I’m done

breaking

At least for now

I can not

keep on keeping on

at this speed

Just last month

my comfort zone now

was my breaking point then

And I’m so weary

And I’m so weak

And I’m so tired

And I’m further than fresh out of strength

Can life not

slow down enough

for me to rest in Him

for me to find my Strength

He does not grow weary

He is the opposite of weak

He is rest

and He is the source of Strength

but I am little

and I am weak

and I can not contain

all that He can give me

so I must seek Him

to renew my strength

to carry on

to carry out

So can there be a little time between my breaking??

The entirety of this poem was written by Madison Trentham on 4/23/13

21 Apr

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18 Apr

dailyoddcompliment:

“Puppy Elevator”

17 Apr

Beauty

What is beauty? I’ve been asking myself this a lot lately. Someone wrote “you are beautiful in every way” on my board. It made my day. I was later crushed to see someone Xd out the word beautiful. I thought to myself “who thinks I’m ugly” Later that week, a girl I don’t know but cross paths with often said “you always look so cute. Why are you so beautiful? ” I was taken back. For one, I was wearing pajamas and had been awake for 76 hours. There was nothing about my outfit or hair that was cute. So I’ve been thinking what makes me beautiful? And what is beauty anyway?

I’ve come to the conclusion that I am beautiful because I am His and His Creation. Fat, thin, pale, tan, tall, short, blonde, brunette….these are words made by man to attempt to quantify beauty. But everything beautiful and good is made by Him. And He is infinite. So why do we try and quantify and qualify beauty? When beauty is truly embraced, there are no words on earth that can qualify or quantify.

We are looking at the wrong things when we look in the mirror. When we look in the mirror, we tend to look at other people for what should be there, for what is good and beautiful. But instead we should look at His Heart. For we are made in His Image. When we see through His Eyes we not only see the beauty that is there but our beauty is intensified for the act of recognizing our beauty makes us more like Him.

12 Apr

The past two weeks have been non-stop work and stress. All sorts of tests and projects and stuff. on top of my week of emotional trauma from bad ptsd reactions. on top of normal stress of where m going to live next year, work this summer, go on without the people i met this year. its just cray. its like i’m on a freak coaster where the speed is the speed of light. I’m so exhausted but I have so much more to do. GAHHHHHH

7 Apr

this. i want this. OMYFRAKINGDISNEY

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31 Mar

Have you ever missed someone so much that it hurt? Have you ever felt that way about someone that you aren’t even sure exists? God has done some pretty freakin awesome things in my life and in heart this year. So much so that I want to shout it from the rooftops— but only have the people who really care hear because in order to understand my happiness you must first understand my pain.

And so when I was home this weekend, I was searching to tell someone. But alas, as much family and friends I saw, I didnt say a word. I have never felt so distant from people. And to make matters worse, I have never felt such a call to search for a new church when I’m home. But I love those people, i can’t just leave. I’m suppose to feel this way while I’m at college, not when i’m home.

And so then it makes me think. I’ve honestly been alone my whole life. And it’s just sad.

27 Mar

I’m not looking for a fight.

I’m not looking for a fight, but I find it necessary to state and stand for what I believe. If you want to talk to me about what I believe, I’d love to hear from you- privately.

I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe in His beautiful Sacrifice. Because of this, I believe in love. I believe I am a sinner. I believe I’ve been set free. But I believe in equality. I believe The Cross is the great equalizer. I believe all sin is equal, I believe we all sin. I believe that Jesus’ blood has power to cover all of us who desire forgiveness and repentance. I believe that it is commanded to respect all authorities in my life as long as there is no conflict with the Ultimate Authority of God. My Authority says to never support/vote for sin. I believe that God created marriage to be a partnership between one woman and one man forever. I believe that anything different is sin. I believe that marriage in America is already against marriage as dictated by God. Like I said before, I believe in equality. I believe there is so much in the American government that is against equality, so much more than what people say American equality is lacking. I will stand for human rights. I will stand for equality. I stand against hatred and prejudice.The way I see it, under the American government, there is no law against equal right for “marriage”. But there is under my God and so I can not support it; but I will love everyone regardless