Live a LIFE of prayer

Life is full of busy moments. As humans, we constantly strive to strengthen our mind, body, and spirit. As a High School student, I am constantly strengthening my mind by taking difficult classes at school and studying for tests, etc. As an athlete, I am constantly strengthening my body by working out, eating the rights foods to power my body, attending track practice, etc. But in the hustle and bustle of improving my mind and body, the spirit can easily be forgotten. We become so focused on improving ourselves by our own power that we totally forget that God's power is what is truly essential for becoming our best. How are we supposed to attempt to fulfill whatever amazing plan he has for us if we are not in communication with him through living a life of prayer?! I am definitely guilty of getting swept away into the business of life and attempting to control everything on my own... but no matter how hard I study or how many miles I run, I can never accomplish God's plan for me if I don't strengthen my spirit through communication with Him. 

Girlfriends, I encourage you to take a step back and look at where you place your priorities in your life. Are you a top student athlete but for some reason keep feeling defeated? This is most likely a result of a distance between God and you that is in need of being lessened. You have the potential to accomplish anything if you rely on God's strength to  build your spirit, along with your body and mind.   

"Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 5:23

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ACT (#thestruggleisreal)

February 6, 2016.

A date that has been highlighted, underlined, starred, etc in my agenda for the past several months.

This Saturday is the ACT, and for many seniors it is our last attempt to improve our score for scholarships and even some college acceptances. My week will consist of many practice test and I highly suggest you practice as well if you are planning on taking the ACT this Saturday,  I have actually only taken the ACT one time and I went into the test without a moment of preparation. While I did not do terribly (especially having no preparation), I did not do as well as I know I am capable of performing.

With that said....my advice to any underclassman (even Freshman)  that are trying to get accepted to a tough college or want scholarship money... TAKE THE ACT NOW AND PREPARE! While one Saturday morning test may not seem like something that could have that big of an impact on your life... it does!!!