Showing posts with label believe in love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label believe in love. Show all posts
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Thankful Thursday 1
If your anything like me you probably complain about people more than you should. Complain about work, friends, family, significant other, ect.
One of my goals this year has been to have a more positive look on life, and especially in my relationships. Not going to lie, its super easy to complain and be negative about people when they let you down (and continue to let you down). I also think we don't do a good job on thanking these people for all they do for us. Especially when we're not at our best. Or simply thanking someone for being there for us when we needed them.
Early in December of 2013, I lost someone very dear to me. When I found out she was gone, I was sad. I'm still sad. I was in shock thinking she can't be gone. There's still so much I want to tell her. So much I should have told her. I'd go and sit with her and we would drink our sprites and talk about all the worlds problems. Or my worlds problems. I'd tell her everything. Tell her my dreams, tell her the funny things. Tell her the sad and confusing things. She didn't always have a reply, but she always listened. I told her and God all the time how much I wanted a true friend who would do for me what I would do for them. I didn't realize until after she was gone, that she was my best friend. She was one of the people I thanked God for, not often enough, for helping me keep my head on straight. Especially when I didn't want too.
I'm so thankful for the number of years she was in my life. I knew she always thought it was a treat for her to have me over, but in all honesty, I feel like I got the better end of our deal. Being able to just listen to her give me the advice of 70 plus years or even just to feel her big hugs hold me so tight. I love her.
The first few times I went to her resting site right after her going to be with Jesus, I probably cried and screamed until I was horse and my face swollen from crying so hard. But God wrapped His arms around me and gave me peace! He hit me with lyrics from most beautiful worship song. One that we sometimes sing in my small group (7:02) on Tuesday nights. I sang this song out loud over and over. More peace washing over me each time I sang it.
(Song below with Lyrics)
I'm so thankful to my group 7:02 for giving me that song.
Its taken me over a year to write this post. To get through writing or rereading any of this without having a huge meltdown. But what made me decide to finish this post is because I needed reminding of things I'm thankful for. I need reminding of how good God is to me.
SoThis Thankful series with take place on Tuesdays or Thursdays, or maybe both days. But I look forward to sharing people and things I'm thankful for. And I also plan on finishing the Skillet Rise inspired posts too. So thank you for being patient with me, for those who even take the time to still read the few things I do post every now and then, it means alot to me. And I give you a big thanks :)
KayLeigh
One of my goals this year has been to have a more positive look on life, and especially in my relationships. Not going to lie, its super easy to complain and be negative about people when they let you down (and continue to let you down). I also think we don't do a good job on thanking these people for all they do for us. Especially when we're not at our best. Or simply thanking someone for being there for us when we needed them.
Early in December of 2013, I lost someone very dear to me. When I found out she was gone, I was sad. I'm still sad. I was in shock thinking she can't be gone. There's still so much I want to tell her. So much I should have told her. I'd go and sit with her and we would drink our sprites and talk about all the worlds problems. Or my worlds problems. I'd tell her everything. Tell her my dreams, tell her the funny things. Tell her the sad and confusing things. She didn't always have a reply, but she always listened. I told her and God all the time how much I wanted a true friend who would do for me what I would do for them. I didn't realize until after she was gone, that she was my best friend. She was one of the people I thanked God for, not often enough, for helping me keep my head on straight. Especially when I didn't want too.
I'm so thankful for the number of years she was in my life. I knew she always thought it was a treat for her to have me over, but in all honesty, I feel like I got the better end of our deal. Being able to just listen to her give me the advice of 70 plus years or even just to feel her big hugs hold me so tight. I love her.
The first few times I went to her resting site right after her going to be with Jesus, I probably cried and screamed until I was horse and my face swollen from crying so hard. But God wrapped His arms around me and gave me peace! He hit me with lyrics from most beautiful worship song. One that we sometimes sing in my small group (7:02) on Tuesday nights. I sang this song out loud over and over. More peace washing over me each time I sang it.
(Song below with Lyrics)
I'm so thankful to my group 7:02 for giving me that song.
Its taken me over a year to write this post. To get through writing or rereading any of this without having a huge meltdown. But what made me decide to finish this post is because I needed reminding of things I'm thankful for. I need reminding of how good God is to me.
SoThis Thankful series with take place on Tuesdays or Thursdays, or maybe both days. But I look forward to sharing people and things I'm thankful for. And I also plan on finishing the Skillet Rise inspired posts too. So thank you for being patient with me, for those who even take the time to still read the few things I do post every now and then, it means alot to me. And I give you a big thanks :)
KayLeigh
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Part 2 - " A Romantic Dream"
Part 2
We dance. And dance some more. With each new song my feet somehow remember. After a moment of of initial fear and doubt, I feel the King's presence again, I have no idea how, but I begin to lead the dance.
I can only look in your eyes for so long. I don't know what makes me so overwhelmed when I stare into those deep, woody brown eyes. I finally lock my eyes to yours. Forcing myself not to look away. Your natural, radiant beauty, the most beautiful maiden I've ever laid eyes on surrounds me. Your face is glowing in the dancing candlelight. The world is whooshing and swirling around us as we spin and move. My hand in yours.
I stare into your eyes. All the pain, all the longing, everything from the past, the pain of being away from you on the voyage, the pain I caused you by being late, the soreness from the journey, the fear of failure, my lack of confidence, everything-- everything is burned away-- seared away. Everything that is pure, good, and worthy, is all that remains. My Love!
"I love you!" I squeak.
"I love you." You laugh musically.
Yes. Everything in the world is worth this.
Ah! My Love!
We continue dancing never releasing each other's gaze. We dance even as the fire grows dim. I want this night to never end. But we are both growing tired. It never occurs to either of us how many hours have past by.
We dance over to the grand old hearth. The embers and fire crackle tiredly. I lead us to a couch, and we at last sit down together. Our hands still locked. All the other guests have been making their way out for a short time. The whinnying of horses and shouts of drivers can be made out across the dance hall.
I squeeze your hand. "I've missed you, Princess, I've missed you so much."
"I have send my thoughts and prayers out to you every day since you left. I love you so much, dearest."
"I love you."
There is much to say, so much to talk about now that we've reunited. But not right now. Now is the time for being silently together. You sigh tiredly and I squeeze your hand. You squeeze back lightly letting the weariness take over. You lay your head of my shoulder and close your eyes. I put my free around around your shoulder and pull you closer to me. I lean my head gently on yours.
I can see outside that the storm has passed in the early dawn. The last of the stars are exclaiming the Glory of the Lord. I hold my tongue just in time as a shooting star streaks across the sky. Your rhythmic breathing tells me you've passed into the land of sleep. This day has been perfect.
Oh my beautiful love.
I notice the King watching us. I understand His look. He is trusting the life, love, and happiness of His precious daughter to me. The well being and future of this precious sweet lamb in my arms is in my hands. The weight of this crushes me. And yet I know, He will give me strength. It is only with Him that we will succeed. That this magnificent tale will have a happy ending after all. He will guide us through everything.
And with that thought, I fall asleep joining your dreams.
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And there you have it. Hope you enjoyed a cheesy sappy romance story. (From a guys point of view.)
Even though I'm no longer with the guy who wrote this, he told me to share it on my blog whenever I had the courage to start writing. If your a hopeless romantic like me, it will inspire you for the future.
Write love letters, and letters just about your life in the moment. Develop pictures and put it all in a box for your future spouse. It will be a real treat for them down the road. And it allows your love juices to ooze some lol =D So have fun dreaming and be patient with God. He his timing is always perfect. Never too early, or too late.
And the link below will lead you to a list of bible verses about God's timing.
http://www.openbible.info/topics/gods_timing
~KayLeigh
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Click the link below to read Part 1 of "A Romantic Dream"
http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-romantic-dream-part-1-flashback.html
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"My Religion" will be up soon! (Again sorry about the wait lol)
I can only look in your eyes for so long. I don't know what makes me so overwhelmed when I stare into those deep, woody brown eyes. I finally lock my eyes to yours. Forcing myself not to look away. Your natural, radiant beauty, the most beautiful maiden I've ever laid eyes on surrounds me. Your face is glowing in the dancing candlelight. The world is whooshing and swirling around us as we spin and move. My hand in yours.
I stare into your eyes. All the pain, all the longing, everything from the past, the pain of being away from you on the voyage, the pain I caused you by being late, the soreness from the journey, the fear of failure, my lack of confidence, everything-- everything is burned away-- seared away. Everything that is pure, good, and worthy, is all that remains. My Love!
"I love you!" I squeak.
"I love you." You laugh musically.
Yes. Everything in the world is worth this.
Ah! My Love!
We continue dancing never releasing each other's gaze. We dance even as the fire grows dim. I want this night to never end. But we are both growing tired. It never occurs to either of us how many hours have past by.
We dance over to the grand old hearth. The embers and fire crackle tiredly. I lead us to a couch, and we at last sit down together. Our hands still locked. All the other guests have been making their way out for a short time. The whinnying of horses and shouts of drivers can be made out across the dance hall.
I squeeze your hand. "I've missed you, Princess, I've missed you so much."
"I have send my thoughts and prayers out to you every day since you left. I love you so much, dearest."
"I love you."
There is much to say, so much to talk about now that we've reunited. But not right now. Now is the time for being silently together. You sigh tiredly and I squeeze your hand. You squeeze back lightly letting the weariness take over. You lay your head of my shoulder and close your eyes. I put my free around around your shoulder and pull you closer to me. I lean my head gently on yours.
I can see outside that the storm has passed in the early dawn. The last of the stars are exclaiming the Glory of the Lord. I hold my tongue just in time as a shooting star streaks across the sky. Your rhythmic breathing tells me you've passed into the land of sleep. This day has been perfect.
Oh my beautiful love.
I notice the King watching us. I understand His look. He is trusting the life, love, and happiness of His precious daughter to me. The well being and future of this precious sweet lamb in my arms is in my hands. The weight of this crushes me. And yet I know, He will give me strength. It is only with Him that we will succeed. That this magnificent tale will have a happy ending after all. He will guide us through everything.
And with that thought, I fall asleep joining your dreams.
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And there you have it. Hope you enjoyed a cheesy sappy romance story. (From a guys point of view.)
Even though I'm no longer with the guy who wrote this, he told me to share it on my blog whenever I had the courage to start writing. If your a hopeless romantic like me, it will inspire you for the future.
Write love letters, and letters just about your life in the moment. Develop pictures and put it all in a box for your future spouse. It will be a real treat for them down the road. And it allows your love juices to ooze some lol =D So have fun dreaming and be patient with God. He his timing is always perfect. Never too early, or too late.
And the link below will lead you to a list of bible verses about God's timing.
http://www.openbible.info/topics/gods_timing
~KayLeigh
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Click the link below to read Part 1 of "A Romantic Dream"
http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-romantic-dream-part-1-flashback.html
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"My Religion" will be up soon! (Again sorry about the wait lol)
Friday, February 14, 2014
"A Romantic Dream" Part 1 *Flashback Friday* V-Day 2014
***Flashback Friday***
So I decided to share a letter that was written to me a few years ago by a former friend and boyfriend. I've been waiting for a good time to share it, and I think now will be good. Hope you enjoy Part 1!
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Intro before the Love Letter
Happy Valentine's Day! Now I know everyone reading this post is in one of these two camps. Love or Hate Valentine's Day. The Video below is perfect! LOL =D
HATE - I'm single, Valentine's Day is the dumbest most fake holiday ever. I don't have someone to love, or buy an over-priced sappy card for. All the pink and red hearts makes me wanna puke! Ect.
LOVE - I Love Valentine's Day!! And of course I love my significant other! I've either already gotten them the perfect gift or I stress til the last minute looking for something that will show how much I love them only to go broke when its over. Ect.
So since we're being honest here, I'll pick a side.
I...... am in the group that Hate valentines day lol.
And that's why I'm sharing this "Romantic Dream" letter that was written to me. Even though I'm no longer with the guy who wrote it, it still lets me dream about what the future will bring when I'm ready for love again. And I hope it encourages all you single people (or people who are on reserve for the right one, in God's timing) that Love happens to the majority of us. We will blink and it will be upon us. So in the meantime, enjoy being single! Do all the things God is calling you to do and continue to discover yourself.
"Daughters (And Sons) of Jerusalem, I charge you: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires. "
~ Song of Songs 8.4.
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Close your eyes and dream this with me.
Camelot
I'm riding as fast as I can. It's already dark. Our ship got to the harbor later than expected today because of stormy seas. I'm still in my lieutenant uniform. This is already my second horse. My little sea-bag of belongings is bouncing up and down with me on the horse. It's cold and windy. The swirling clouds threaten to erupt in a tremulous storm. I spur the horse on, faster, faster, faster boy! Foam streams off the horse. He's wearing out. Oh no! Just a little further! She is waiting for me!
My love!
I cry out as the lighting exploded the whole sky in blinding light. my horse nearly falters, you flash before my eyes as i feel myself begin to crash to the ground--- but God catches the horse, and we are both spared. Heart racing. I'm still alive. I'm still going to see my dearest love. I'm going to see her tonight! An eternity goes by. Its raining now. I don't even hear the thunder anymore. I'm soaked to the bone. I see the light just in time! As my horse was growing incredibly weary. I wish dear horse you understood how grateful I am for you. Without you I would not have made it.
I almost leap from my horse. An attendant with a lantern takes the horse and leads him the to the stables.
"The ball! Is it still on?" I breathlessly wheeze. He nods and points across to the hill with the castle. Bright orange candle lights emanates from within the palace. Once inside the inn a servant leads me to room to clean myself. When I was clean to satisfaction, I find a carriage waiting on me. Not my carriage. Not my room in the inn. I'm just a poor serf who was enlisted into the Royal Navy. The King, in all His blessed Magnificence and Grace, has given me this room, carriage, servants, and more that I could ever need. And He has given me something---Someone--- else, the greatest and awe-inspiring gift of all. My love. His daughter, the Princess.
As I prepare myself for the carriage ride, the servants give me helpful tips, "Don't shout or run." "Bow and gently kiss her hand."
It was a short way to the castle. After all the rushing to get here, I finally had a moment to just breathe and take in the quiet. Just the clop-clopping of the horses and the rattling of the carriage wheels on the path. My heart is pounding like a war-drum. I've got to calm myself. I can't! I keep thinking of the future. Walking into the ballroom awkwardly, seeing all the people, seeing you...
I can't understand why she choose me. I don't even know how to be a gentleman. She probably thinks I've forgotten her. Curse the sea storms for making me late! She won't want to see me or have me in her presence. I'll be exposed for who I really am. A poor, confused, Navy serf who doesn't deserve to be with a lady of her class.
The carriage stops. The door swings open with light dancing into the carriage. I am temporarily blinded. I step out onto the covered protected path. Gathering what remains of my courage. She is in there, my love. I walk up the steps, through the enormous hardwood doors and into the ballroom of the palace.
People are everywhere. Colors swirling all around the dance floor like school of fish in the sea. (Which I've seen many times from the Ship when near coral reefs.) The musicians play the lasted music of the times. The large chandelier and roaring fireplace bring light and warmth to the massive dance hall. Busy servants move to and from keeping plenty of food and drink on the tables.
This is all I notice in a second, until i focus on the real reason for being there. I continuing searching the crowd not seeing the face I was longing for. I assumed the worst that she had retired and left the ball early since i hadn't shown up yet. Oh my dear love, will you ever forgive me? If only i could have ridden faster! never joined the Na---
My heart stops. I see you. I SEE YOU! My Love! I legs feel all wobbly and I look to see you haven't noticed me yet. What will I say when I approach you. What do I do? Oh yes, courtesy , no she'll do that. No, she won't do that to someone beneath her class. I kiss her hand??? What if she doesn't extend her hand to me??? Stay calm and don't run to her. I realize I was shouting when the group closest to me finally hustles away from me whispering. I've forgotten how to dance! And I'm starting to sweat now, and if i don't stop running my hands through my hair I'll mess it up again.
"She's waiting for you, my son." The King is beside me.
I gasp, "Your Majesty! Why?" I bow quickly.
"Do not ask why. Trust in Me. She is waiting." With that said He swiftly walks away from me, leaving me with a courage that in not my own. Time slows as I walk towards you. I see nothing else, only you, looking as radiant as the morning sun shining over a blooming field of wildflowers. I feel the King's presence give me strength., As I approach the Daughter of the King. I walk up and bow just a bit too quickly.
"Your Highness," I stammer a little too loudly. You turn with one quick pivot and swish of your dress. A smile dances across your face as your eyes meet mine. You raise your hand to me, "Lieutenant." I grip your hand tightly not wanting to let go. You don't seem to care. I kiss your outstretched hand with trembling lips. I don't let go of your hand.
"May I... have this dance? Your Highness?" I tack on the end.
Her unattempts to keep from laughing have me confused. "Of course you may, my gentleman."
My heart melts as you pull me to the dance floor.
My love!
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If you liked this post, check out last years Valentine's post (2013)
http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/02/yellow-flowers-on-valentines-day2013.html
P.S. I will continue the Skillet Saturday with you guessed it! "My Religion" really soon!
Peace, Love Skillet <3 KayLeigh
Monday, January 13, 2014
Happy New Year! #Top13 of 2013
Happy New Year everyone! 2014!
Thank you all for being so patient with me in waiting for new posts. Its been so nice to hear all you wonderful people actually take the time to read my blog and tell me about. I love hearing from you guys!!
So without further ado, here's the
So in case you missed any of these, like to reread them, or you'd like to share these with others, Here's the Top 13 most read posts from Song of Songs 8:4
Top 13 Blog Posts from 2013
13. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/12/hero-skillet-saturday-written-by-jasmyn.html
12. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/05/strangely-dim-francesa-battistelli.html
11. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/01/modesty-is-key.html
10. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/01/saturday-survey-response-to-what-is.html
9. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/06/music-monday-when-right-one-comes-along.html
8. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/03/radiant-beauty-with-purpose.html
7. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/02/yellow-flowers-on-valentines-day2013.html
6. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/09/cutting-through-american-noise-skillet.html
5. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/07/rise-skillet-saturday-1.html
4. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/08/good-to-be-alive-skillet-saturday-3.html
3. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/08/salvation-skillet-saturday-4.html
2. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/08/sick-of-it-skillet-saturday-2.html
And the number 1 read post of 2013 is......
1. http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/09/oceans-where-feet-may-fail-worship.html
This post had over 100 views!!!!! EEEEEEE!!!! I can't believe it, thanks so much to all you wonderful readers!!! I love you all so much and I'm so glad you carve out a little time from your busy life to read my blog. My prayers are that you've been touched in someway =D and that I continue to let God speak through me over this next year.
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As I look back and reread the top 13 most read posts of 2013 it surprises me, shocks me, and makes me glad! =D Again, I can't say thank you enough!!!! (((INSERT APPLAUSE HERE)))
And I'm so excited for this Saturdays post!!!! Skillet Saturday --- This Saturdays song wasn't really a favorite until I listened to it for the million time and heard something all new that I'd never heard before.
Love and Blessings, KayLeigh <3
Saturday, August 31, 2013
"Hard to Find" Skillet Saturday 5
And this is why I don't date.
"Turned on the TV yesterday
So much pain bleeding through I had to look away
But inside me the picture’s just the same
And every time I open up my eyes nothing seems to change
It never seems to change"
Towards the middle of last year I had this guy I went to church with start showing interest in me. I had been single for a few months and I enjoyed the attention this guy was giving me. It felt nice to have a guy say nice things to me and comment on my appearance. What girl doesn't love flattery?
This guy was was super charming, and I would find out the hard way that he was quite the lady charmer and into playing games with every girl he could convince to play the game.
I turned him down a few times saying I wasn't looking for another relationship anytime soon. But guys love a challenge. He kept pursuing me, (I finally let my guard down) and he eventually tricked me into going out with him. (**Helpful hint** Ladies-- When a guy says he'll pay for you and its just as friends--- its a lie! Lies!!! He wouldn't pay if he wasn't interested in you. Moving on.)
After the date ended, he tried to kiss me. I was like, "Whoa, dude! This is not happening. I'm not one of those easy girls that kisses someone their not dating." I continued to tell him about my non-kissing vow/commitment that I had made to God. How I was saving my first kiss until I was engaged/married. He told me how cool a commitment that was and how he wished all girls thought the same way.
Dumbly and because I was asking for trouble, I went out with him a few more times. And when the date would end, he still tried to kiss me each time. After the second time, I decided to ignore the red flags I saw. ( I enjoyed being liked. Who doesn't?)
I found my self in a not so good situation and had to almost smack him away.
"Something woke me in the night
In the midst of the darkness I recognize the light
Now inside me the picture seems so clear
All the dying in my broken dreams is starting to appear"
He finally tells me he had dated a girl that said she had the same no-kissing rule and after taking her on a few dates, she quickly broke that rule.
"You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find
Faith is hard to find"
He continues to tell me that he didn't like me. That he only started talking to me because he thought I would be easy. And because he hadn't sucked face with anyone in a few months. (Yes he told me that.) He found my personality annoying and my beliefs ridiculous (too strong for him). "How do you know if you'd wanna date someone without kissing them several times first?"
I was crushed. At the moment hearing this so called "good christian guy" say all that to me, it confirmed what a lot of girls think about guys. That guys only care about one thing.
"If I fall will you hold on to me
Through it all promise you won’t lose me
These days hope is hard to come by
And tonight I don’t know how I can’t survive
These ladies that brought up the questions about why are guys players, ask me yet more questions. "If God has a reason for everything, and knows everything that is going to happen in my life, then why did he allow this person to do this________? Why did He let this person even come into my life if it was only to hurt me? What lesson am I supposed to learn?"
"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." ~Proverbs 4.23 (New Living Translation)
When I got home after the guy brutally crushed me, I just stood in my driveway and cried. I cried hard and yelled at God. Asking Him why? Why God??? Why did you let him use me like that??? I remember singing "praise you in this storm" by Casting Crowns and several other worship songs. Just pouring my heart out to God in the driveway. Red faced, tears and all, I told God I was sorry for trying to give my heart away to someone who wasn't meant to have it. I was sorry for feeling so desperate to have a guys attention. Even when it put me in a bad situation.
You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find"
Crying, singing, and praying, I had this overwhelming peace wave wash over me. I felt truly happy. I was glad I had experienced what happened. It brought me so much closer to God. God told me, I have to have faith in Him to believe that He has a great love story written for me if I just hand him the pen and let him have control.
But we love control, and that's what makes it so hard. It's so hard to hand your life and your choices over and let someone else decide for you, to let someone else do the driving lol.
But God's Timing is always perfect. Never too early, never too late.
"Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you:
Do not arouse or awaken love
until it so desires." ~Song of Songs 8:4
I'm now able to put what happened in the past behind me and move on. And I made it through that hurtful night. God gives me the strength to keep my commitment to Him even when its hard and its the last thing I want to do.
God is constantly shining a light in my life ,blinding me sometimes to make me stop and shield my eyes, while other times burning bright enough for me to see anything in the darkness. His light shines the most when faith is hard to find.
The light in the darkness of this story is that the pain pushed me closer to God. I didn't see it at the time, But since I experienced that, I've been able to help others (or at least I hope so). And God revealed it was time for me to start writing-- this blog was born. This post is dedicated to three special friends in my life right now.
"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." ~Philippians 4.13
*Check back on Wednesday for my bonus post that I missed last week.
Love, KayLeigh
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If you enjoyed this post, you may want to check out this past post:
http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/06/music-monday-when-right-one-comes-along.html
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Want to Win Skillet's new CD Rise? Enter my Instagram contest!
3. Hashtag it -- #skilletsaturday_sos84 , #sos84_contest
4. Share the contest and tell others to like your picture! (If your account is private the photos can't be viewed :( )
*I'll be featuring some of my favorites every Saturday on my blog until the contest is over :)
*This contest will end when I finish the Skillet Saturday Series. The Winner will be picked randomly and if the contest goes well I'll pick more than one winner! So plenty of time to win! :D Spread the word, share it, like it,ect! So excited to see your photos!!!!
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Check out my previous Skillet Saturday Posts!!!
1. Rise
http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/07/rise-skillet-saturday-1.html
2. Sick of It
http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/08/sick-of-it-skillet-saturday-2.html
3. Good to Be Alive
http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/08/good-to-be-alive-skillet-saturday-3.html
4. Salvation
http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/08/salvation-skillet-saturday-4.html
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Skillet - "Hard to Find" *lyric video*
http://youtu.be/dmfIGbqKaPo
"Hard To Find" (Lyrics)
I was asked recently by more than one female, the age old question that the majority of girls sit and ponder hours and shed countless tears over.
"Why do guys (or girls) play with peoples hearts? Why do they lead you on and play games with you only to get bored and find a more interesting game? Telling you they care for you, then dropping you like your hot and leaving you to get cold on the floor."
The cruel vicious cycle of flirting, talking and dating = heartbreak 99% of the time. The game we all say that we hate, yet continue to play.
"Turned on the TV yesterday
So much pain bleeding through I had to look away
But inside me the picture’s just the same
And every time I open up my eyes nothing seems to change
It never seems to change"
Towards the middle of last year I had this guy I went to church with start showing interest in me. I had been single for a few months and I enjoyed the attention this guy was giving me. It felt nice to have a guy say nice things to me and comment on my appearance. What girl doesn't love flattery?
This guy was was super charming, and I would find out the hard way that he was quite the lady charmer and into playing games with every girl he could convince to play the game.
I turned him down a few times saying I wasn't looking for another relationship anytime soon. But guys love a challenge. He kept pursuing me, (I finally let my guard down) and he eventually tricked me into going out with him. (**Helpful hint** Ladies-- When a guy says he'll pay for you and its just as friends--- its a lie! Lies!!! He wouldn't pay if he wasn't interested in you. Moving on.)
After the date ended, he tried to kiss me. I was like, "Whoa, dude! This is not happening. I'm not one of those easy girls that kisses someone their not dating." I continued to tell him about my non-kissing vow/commitment that I had made to God. How I was saving my first kiss until I was engaged/married. He told me how cool a commitment that was and how he wished all girls thought the same way.
Dumbly and because I was asking for trouble, I went out with him a few more times. And when the date would end, he still tried to kiss me each time. After the second time, I decided to ignore the red flags I saw. ( I enjoyed being liked. Who doesn't?)
I found my self in a not so good situation and had to almost smack him away.
"Something woke me in the night
In the midst of the darkness I recognize the light
Now inside me the picture seems so clear
All the dying in my broken dreams is starting to appear"
He finally tells me he had dated a girl that said she had the same no-kissing rule and after taking her on a few dates, she quickly broke that rule.
"You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find
Faith is hard to find"
He continues to tell me that he didn't like me. That he only started talking to me because he thought I would be easy. And because he hadn't sucked face with anyone in a few months. (Yes he told me that.) He found my personality annoying and my beliefs ridiculous (too strong for him). "How do you know if you'd wanna date someone without kissing them several times first?"
"If I fall will you hold on to me
Through it all promise you won’t lose me
These days hope is hard to come by
And tonight I don’t know how I can’t survive
These ladies that brought up the questions about why are guys players, ask me yet more questions. "If God has a reason for everything, and knows everything that is going to happen in my life, then why did he allow this person to do this________? Why did He let this person even come into my life if it was only to hurt me? What lesson am I supposed to learn?"
"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." ~Proverbs 4.23 (New Living Translation)
When I got home after the guy brutally crushed me, I just stood in my driveway and cried. I cried hard and yelled at God. Asking Him why? Why God??? Why did you let him use me like that??? I remember singing "praise you in this storm" by Casting Crowns and several other worship songs. Just pouring my heart out to God in the driveway. Red faced, tears and all, I told God I was sorry for trying to give my heart away to someone who wasn't meant to have it. I was sorry for feeling so desperate to have a guys attention. Even when it put me in a bad situation.
You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find"
Crying, singing, and praying, I had this overwhelming peace wave wash over me. I felt truly happy. I was glad I had experienced what happened. It brought me so much closer to God. God told me, I have to have faith in Him to believe that He has a great love story written for me if I just hand him the pen and let him have control.
But we love control, and that's what makes it so hard. It's so hard to hand your life and your choices over and let someone else decide for you, to let someone else do the driving lol.
But God's Timing is always perfect. Never too early, never too late.
"Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you:
Do not arouse or awaken love
until it so desires." ~Song of Songs 8:4
I'm now able to put what happened in the past behind me and move on. And I made it through that hurtful night. God gives me the strength to keep my commitment to Him even when its hard and its the last thing I want to do.
God is constantly shining a light in my life ,blinding me sometimes to make me stop and shield my eyes, while other times burning bright enough for me to see anything in the darkness. His light shines the most when faith is hard to find.
"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." ~Philippians 4.13
*Check back on Wednesday for my bonus post that I missed last week.
Love, KayLeigh
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If you enjoyed this post, you may want to check out this past post:
http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/06/music-monday-when-right-one-comes-along.html
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Skillet - "Hard to Find" *lyric video*
http://youtu.be/dmfIGbqKaPo
"Hard To Find" (Lyrics)
Turned on the TV yesterday
So much pain bleeding through I had to look away
But inside me the picture’s just the same
And every time I open up my eyes nothing seems to change
It never seems to change
You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find
When faith is hard to find
Will you still hold on
Something woke me in the night
In the midst of the darkness I recognize the light
Now inside me the picture seems so clear
All the dying in my broken dreams is starting to appear
Starting to appear
You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find
Faith is hard to find
If I fall will you hold on to me
Through it all promise you won’t lose me
These days hope is hard to come by
And tonight I don’t know how I can’t survive
You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find
When faith is hard to find
Will you still hold on
You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find
So much pain bleeding through I had to look away
But inside me the picture’s just the same
And every time I open up my eyes nothing seems to change
It never seems to change
You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find
When faith is hard to find
Will you still hold on
Something woke me in the night
In the midst of the darkness I recognize the light
Now inside me the picture seems so clear
All the dying in my broken dreams is starting to appear
Starting to appear
You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find
Faith is hard to find
If I fall will you hold on to me
Through it all promise you won’t lose me
These days hope is hard to come by
And tonight I don’t know how I can’t survive
You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find
When faith is hard to find
Will you still hold on
You give me faith to believe there’s a way
To put the past finally behind me
And hope to make it through another night
You give me strength during these dark times when I’m blind
You are my light when faith is hard to find
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Music Monday - When the Right One Comes Along
Being single can be amazing at times, while other times you can feel really lonely.
While I was solving all the worlds problems with my elderly neighbor Mrs.Wanda the other day I was inspired for this post. We were talking about life,love, and boys. I was telling her that I'm so tired of playing games with guys. I'm tired of being a jerk magnet (or at least feeling like it lol) and attracting guys that only wanna bring me down or play with my heart.
Don't you wish guys came with a label saying I'm not the one.
I miss being in a relationship. Having someone to share my dreams with and talk to all the time. I feel lonely. I tell people I'm content being single, because I know God has someone made just for me. But since I'm being honest, I'm tired of being single. I know God is my lover. And I know when I can be truly satisfied with just loving God, that's when He'll bring someone into my life. I don't want a relationship just to say I'm in one.
I told her I don't see a guy fitting into my life anytime soon. Boyfriends are too much work I told her. Time and work I need to spend on other things. She then gives me some amazing advice-- and this is why I love her so much!
"The right one will come into your life when you least expect it. And I'll be here to see it happen. He'll sweep you off your feet and glue a smile permanently to your face. He'll have the same strong beliefs and values that I have. He'll support me and spoil me. He'll encourage me with my dreams and goals. Our life dreams won't clash, but will mesh together beautifully. He'll come along when I'm living my life to fullest and I'm ready and willing to share the ride with someone else."
From the moment I heard the song
"When the Right One Comes Along" on the tv show Nashville I instantly
fell in love with it. Sam and Clare's voices are
amazing. (Too bad we can't do the whole little mermaid thing where we
steal their voices haha cus I would totally steal her voice. Moving
on.)
Everyone is always telling me that
when the right one comes along, that I'll know it. That I'll get this feeling
that I've never had before. He'll
just show up out of the blue and I'll be saying to him, "where
have you been my whole life??" He'll probably look at me,
smile and say, "I got lost darling." I'll look back at him and say, "It's about time ya got here. Kept me waiting long enough. " LOL :)
~Every single broken heart will lead you to the truth
you think you know what you’re lookin for
til what you’re lookin for finds you
you think you know what you’re lookin for
til what you’re lookin for finds you
One day all those broken pieces of our heart will be healed. And this one special person will help us see why it never worked out with anyone before. We think we know what we want, but we really don't. Then one day, when the timing is right and when we're ready, the right one comes along. And they turn out better than we ever imagined they could be.
It's just the waiting on them that is hard. I'm not saying I'll have the perfect relationship-- since nobody is perfect that can't happen. But it will be amazing and everything God said it would be. I'll be blowing confetti and crowds (my family and closest friends) will be cheering for me.
~ All that changes is only everything
when the right one comes along
when the right one comes along
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Nashville – Lyrics: When The Right One Comes Along
When The Right One Comes Along
Written by: Justin Davis, Georgia Middleman, and Sarah Zimmerman
Sung by: Clare Bowen (Scarlett) and Sam Palladio (Gunnar)
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Written by: Justin Davis, Georgia Middleman, and Sarah Zimmerman
Sung by: Clare Bowen (Scarlett) and Sam Palladio (Gunnar)
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There’s no music, no confetti
Crowds don’t cheer, and bells don’t ring
but you’ll know it, I can guarantee
when the right one comes along
Crowds don’t cheer, and bells don’t ring
but you’ll know it, I can guarantee
when the right one comes along
You no longer have to guess
All those questions are finally put to rest
When the right one comes along
Every single broken heart will lead you to the truth
you think you know what you’re lookin for
til what you’re lookin for finds you
In a cold world, it’s a warm place
where you know you’re supposed to be
A million moments full of sweet relief
when the right one comes along
Every single broken heart will lead you to the truth
you think you know what you’re lookin’ for
til what you’re lookin’ for finds you
It’s so easy, nothin’ to it
though you may not believe me now
But I promise that you’ll find out
When the right one comes along
All that changes is only everything
when the right one comes along
when the right one comes along
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When the Right One Comes Along - Sam Palladio
When the Right One Comes Along- Clare Bowen & Sam Palladio
http://youtu.be/SFpw0vFCvWkLove, KayLeigh <3
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