Is God Speaking to Me?

Sorry guys for being super MIA on the weekdays, but I'm actually planning a revamp for the blog so get excited!!

Anyways it's Sunday so you know what that means .... the Sundays!!!

Is it God or is it  just a coincidence.

Recently I have had a hard time hearing Gods voice. Not literally but in the sense of knowing when he's tell me to do something or not to. Sometimes I feel like I let me own voice drown out his.

Obviously this isn't good. So I'm going to share some things that I've discovered and some things that I've found in research that have helped me hear him.

1. Just ask! Pray for wisdom and ask God to make his voice clear to you and then believe that he will do that.

Matthew 7:7 says "Ask, and it will be given unto you; seek, an you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."

God wants to help you he wants to bless you so don't be afraid to just ask.

2. Just Listen. Sometimes during your designated prayer time don't say anything. Just sit meditate and listen. Proper meditation takes time and effort so if you're new at it don't worry just keep listening.

3. Remove distractions. Online I found the idea of having a prayer room or a prayer space and I thought that was so awesome! I know personally sometimes my mind can wonder as I'm praying making it difficult to really focus on God. Therefore, I think it's an amazing idea to designate a space just for him.

4. Be patient. Often I ask God something and expect to know the answer right then and there. Sometimes God does answer quickly, however, other times it can take weeks, months, even years to get the answer you seek. God knows the exact moment that you need to know what you seek so my advice is take your time and don't rush anything; pray and meditate on it until you truly know this is what God wants me to do.

5. Get to know him. Building your relationship with God, studying his commandments, and reading about how he has answered his believers in the past can help you better understand how God works and make it easier to know when it's his voice and not yours or somebody else's.

It's kind of like how your mom can just give you one look and you know that means shut up. Well you definitely didn't know what that look meant when she first did it; it took years of that same look for you to finally understand that when mom gives me this look I need to shut up lol.

My point is, the more you know God the better you can understand how he functions and how he speaks to you. Also sometimes God speaks to us through his word which is the bible and often the answer that you seek is in there


Here's a TD Jakes video that talks about hearing God. I'll be honest I haven't watched the entire thing yet since I myself am on my way to church but what I've heard so far is great I'll watch the rest when I get home I promise CLICK HERE

xoxo,

Admiria

(Comment if you caught my Gossip Girl reference... lol yes I'm obsessed but I'm on season 1 so don't tell me anything!)

When God Writes Your Love Story Part 2

This week for "the Sundays" will feature another love story written by God. Blogger Sazan married the love of her life Stevie two weeks ago. Sazan said,

"The moment I walked down and saw him at the end of the aisle, I was fighting back the tears. I felt God’s presence all over me and the prize He was about to bless me with for the rest of my life. It wasn’t easy getting to the alter (so many cultural obstacles over the years) that only Stevie, myself and God can comprehend. I couldn’t help but think back to everything we’ve been through over the past 3.5 years and the journey to get to this moment. And in that moment, I felt like I won the lottery."

Sazan and Stevie are proof that love knows no obstacles and that nothing is impossible for God! Stay encouraged and know that when it's your time to find true love nothing can stop it. Nothing.

Lately, I've been getting questions about what to do when you find a guy that you are interested in but you don't think it's the right time. Also what do you do when you are with a guy who is very nice but you just don't think he's the guy for you.

My simple answer to this is if it's meant to be it will be. Don't force anything and don't settle! Don't be afraid of waiting! I know sometimes it can seem like we are waiting forever for love but don't you think finding the man or woman that God has put on this earth for you is worth it?

Enjoy your singleness or ask I call it your time to be selfish and join me in congratulating Sazan & Stevie.

The Jesus Girl

 Shirt HM || Skirt Express || Hair Braidout 

So I was informed a few weeks back that a lot of people at school called me "the jesus girl" but not as a compliment more as a joke. Although I'm definitely not offended by the name it truly amazes me that anyone could see following jesus as something to be laughed at.

Well this whole "name calling" has inspired me to talk about something that's a bit of a touchy subject for a lot of people which is ministry and not being afraid to share the gospel.

The bible says, "go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the father the son and the holy ghost" (Matthew 28:19)

I want to focus on the teach all nations part. So often I question how much teaching am I actually supposed to do and if I'm doing enough. Often times I (as most of us) have this fear of offending someone so I try not to talk about God "too much". It's crazy because Jesus has become a subject that no one wants to talk about and yet at the same time something that everyone really needs to talk about!

Sometimes I don't discuss my beliefs because I tell myself "oh not everyone thinks like me and that's okay." But it's not okay. It's not okay for me to have information about the amazing God and how to get into heaven and not tell people.

Now I'm not saying that everyone should think like me but I am saying if I hold the truth in my hands then why would I not want to share that with other people ? If I truly believe in God and the his laws then why would I not proclaim it to the world?

Sometimes the truth hurts and not everyone wants to hear it but that shouldn't stop us from trying to spread it.

Now I don't mean going around saying "you're wrong I'm right" but i do mean we shouldn't hesitate to talk to anyone who will listen about how good God has been to us and about his word.

The bible also says "he that claims "I know him" and does not his commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him" 1 John 2:4

God has commanded us to teach! So let's no longer be afraid of sharing the good news even if it's not the "popular opinion". MY GOD IS AWESOME! & he is currently working miracles in my present life and is already planning the blessings for my future. That's some amazing stuff!

Recently I got an internship at an awesome company in New York. Many told me I needed some sort of "connection" to get internships like this; however, all I had was an online app and my resume. After my first day at my internship I was talking to my mom about how all the other kids at my internships orientation said they had some sort of connection that helped them get in at the company; I told my mom I didn't understand how I even got to where I am. She told me, " it's because your connection is Jesus and you didn't need anybody else!"

WOW!

I'm not telling you all this story to brag but to share with you how awesome God has been to me & let me tell you I DO NOT DESERVE IT! Sometimes I literally feel like I mess up everyday but he loves me anyways.

Oh & side note to my ladies (and men) who are out there looking for love; the best advice I can give any one is to first know what and more importantly who love is. God is love! Therefore, if you want to know love, first know God and then you will have no problem discerning what true love is.

Like I said I'm not perfect I'm working on this stuff everyday and I truly admire the people I see with the "ask me about jesus shirts" and who pass about flyers on the street. I hope to continually become more bold in my faith but most importantly continue to help bring other people and myself closer to God.

I love you guys and thank you so much for reading my blog! Changes and surprises are ahead so please stay tuned. Oh & I post about Jesus and my struggles as a young christian woman every Sunday! Again, stay tuned!

- The Jesus Girl ;)

Sorry For The Wait

Late again, but this time I have a legitimate excuse! Today I started my summer internship in NY so that means yesterday I was on the bus and in the bus station all day with no Wifi. But don't worry I haven't forgot about you guys or the Sundays :) 

So considering the fact that I'm suppperrrr tried and sick (oh forgot to mention I got sick 2 days ago too) I will keep this post short a sweet (just like the yummy waffle I had up top)! 

Let go of fear! 

Follow your dreams! 

Find a guy or girl who can keep up and isn't intimidated by your greatness! 

Exercise, Drink more water, & Eat healthy 

Believe that if it's meant for you God will make it happen no matter what! 

Believe that if it's not meant for you that God has something better! 

Know that your father in heaven in so proud of you!!! 

Know that you are worth more than diamonds and the world to him! 

Don't just let anyone into your life; that's a privilege only given to the worthy 

Don't be afraid to explore! 

Make life worth living because you only have one shot! 

BE HAPPY, BE CONFIDENT, BE FEARLESS 

The Met Gala Red Carpet 2015

Rose Huntington-Whiteley

Imogen Poots

Rihanna

Micheal B. Jordan

Fan BingBing

The Carters

 Georgia May Jagger

 Janelle Monáe

 Karen Elson

Sarah Jessica Parker

 Solange

Mr & Mrs West

Jennifer Lawrence 

Emily Ratajkowski

Taraji P Henson and Alexander Wang

Dakota Johnson 

Justin Bieber 

Lorde

Kate Hudson

Zendaya

What an amazing night for fashion junkies! So my favorites from tonight were Rose Huntington-Whiteley, Imogen Poots, Micheal B. Jordan, Zendaya & Fan BingBing! What were your favorites? Comment below and thanks for checking out the Vin Rouge!  

xoxo, 

Admiria

Down But Not Defeated

Have you ever went down the wrong path and once you realized it you tried to convince yourself that it was the right path even though deep down you knew it was not?

That's what I'm experiencing now. It's like I don't want to admit I messed up. I don't want to start over.

But at this very moment, I'm starting to realize and understand that no matter how hard I try I will NEVER be perfect. I will NEVER have it all together and sometimes I just have to accept what God says do even if I can't seem to understand why he wants me to do it.

But IT'S HARD!

Trust is never an easy thing and  even though I know God will never fail me I sometimes  have a really hard time trusting his plan.

How am I working to get over this?

By asking God for the strength to do what he says even when I don't want to. By asking God for his love and forgiveness.

By taking this journey of life day by day, step by step. And when I mess up promising myself and God that I won't give up and will try again tomorrow.

We will never be deserving of anything God has given or has in store for us but that doesn't mean we should give up. Remember God knows your heart and as long as you keep moving forward and strive to do better he will keep opening doors and showering you with blessings but more importantly he will keep giving you the opportunity to come closer to him. What is better than an intimate relationship with the creator of life and love? Exactly nothing; let's promise each other to not give up!

P.S. My bestie introduced me to this amazing r&b artist SPZRKT who sings about God. Check him out! CLICK HERE