Reminders....

As I rummaged through cluttered boxes in my closet, my first instinct was to immediately throw away or put away in our already cluttered garage things I didn't need. Because really? What kind of cool 20 year old would I be if I still held on to my red, hello kitty box filled with love notes from my first crush, Omar, in middle school. Yes. I've held on to them all this time. Don't ask. Don't hate.


Needless to say, my closet was in need of some serious update. Then, I saw it. Cornered in a brown cardboard box, a small card with a note on the back written in blue pen laid in the dust. On the front, the card read: "Memo: It's not about me! It is about Him!" I remembered my best friend Pamela had given me this small reminder years ago. In scribbled writing she wrote on the back: Fernas, well I hope you like this card. I thought it fitted you. Always remember its about Him not us. Well I am so proud of you. Keep following Him. Love ya, Pam. After all these years, I'm glad I kept it because after all these years I still manage to forget my name isn't important. That in light of God's majesty, omnipotence, righteousness and power I am no more than a vile and sinful being in need of forgiveness, and grace. I am reminded of Pamela. Who is proud of me. Who encourages me. Who lets me know weather my outfit is cute or not. She gets me. And as I looked throughout my simple bedroom, I saw small reminders of who I am, who I'm not, and that apparently I still have stuffed animals in display. Because every cool 20 year old has those. I need to be reminded. Everyday. Of who and what I am and who God is. To count my blessings. I have to keep reminders, even in my room, to remind me to stay true to who I am, and to stay real with God.



I'm thankful to have amazing friends.......and for cool youtube videos. lol jk

Need to remind myself to smell good.....always. lol

I need my family. I sometimes forget how lucky I am to have them....

God is love. I am unworthy.

I like my stuffed animals and I don't care who knows it.....

Gotta have ma muzik!

I have a passion for writing.....and using cool highlighter colors. 

I have to write in my journal....all the time. ESPECIALLY when I read the B-I-B-L-E. 

I easily forget how blessed of a girl I am, and forget that I am a redeemed individual who loves her stuffed animals, and thinks multi colored highlighters are cool. This is me. And I am eternally joyful with the kind of person I am in Christ and excited to be on this journey of Him continuing to mold me into His image.

 Now it's your turn. What are some of the blessings you tend to forget or perhaps take for granted? I wanna get to know you, and if you like shopping and shoes, we'll automatically be BFF's. Keep it real. :)