How compromising can lead to death

Hey all! It's been a bit since I've posted to my blog, life has gotten so busy making preparations for this fall to start my dental hygiene cohort. I'm so excited even though it's a lot of work! Anyway with all the hullabaloo going on lately that's been happening politically, and spiritually, this subject has been weighing on me so I feel I need to get it out.

I am currently taking an ethics and social justice class, and let me tell ya, as a christian it is so hard to walk away from something that totally goes against what you believe. I often have to say to myself "Kendall, if you start this heated argument, it is not going to go anywhere, and you are not going to change these people's minds." There are people out there who just want to argue, and are so set in what they believe, that it is no use in trying to prove your point; both of you will come out of it with nothing but a sour attitude towards each other, and you'll end up in a worse place than you started off. That being said, there are times when you will be attacked spiritually, and you do need to stand up for what you believe in.

What a lot of Christians fall prey to is thinking that if they defend their beliefs, it'll just make others turn against them, and so they end up and stepping down, when this spiritual attack happens, and doing the absolute worst thing possible; COMPROMISING. You as a Christian should never ever compromise on your beliefs in the word of God, spiritual death happens one compromise at a time. You lose sight of what you truly believe in the word of God, and adopt other peoples beliefs in order to please them.

Joyce Meyer said something in her devotional Trusting God Day By Day that really got me thinking. To paraphrase, If it does not line up with the Word Of God, then it is wrong. So when we compromise on a principle that is clearly stated in the bible, it is wrong. You are going against what the bible says to do to please others, and that does not line up with the Word Of God. Now don't worry, I am not perfect, and unless you are Jesus, you are not perfect either. I have compromised in the past because I was afraid, I didn't want to offend anyone, or I didn't want to turn my friends or family against me; but I can tell you that every single time I did, I felt convicted.

When we compromise, it's like saying no to pleasing God, and yes to pleasing others. When it all comes down to it in the end, is it better to please God (who we will spend eternity with), or please others (who we only spend a short time on earth with)? When we realize this, it will get easier and easier to stand up for our beliefs and not care what others think in the end. All that really matters is God, and doing what God says. "Decisions become easier when your will to please God outweighs your will to please the world" (Anzo Coetzer).

Your Sister in Christ,

Kendall

What to do when you feel overwhelmed

I am a full time college student, and a full time mommy, and God is first in my life, so waking up earlier to do my devotions and prayer is a priority every day. I have a very busy life, and sometimes I get so overwhelmed that I just want to drop everything, sit down and do nothing. When life gets like this, it's important to have a plan of action to prevent yourself from actually giving up. Here are some steps I take to stay motivated:

1. "Trusting God is the greatest stress reliever in the world" (Joyce Meyer). There is a reason why the bible says to cast all your cares upon Him, in fact it says it 83 different times in the bible (possibly more). When we come to God with our problems, and give them to Him, He makes our burdens light. We cannot do it on our own, we need God every step of the way. When we trust God, he leads us EXACTLY where we need to go.

I personalized mine with some cute flowers :D

2. Get a day planner! My planner is my #✌️ life saver (God is #☝️) I literally have an assignment due almost every single day, sometimes in multiple classes, and there is no way I can keep track of it in my head (especially when your baby keeps you on your toes). It helps me so much to be able to write down which assignment is due on which day. It also helps me schedule out my life for appointments, gym sessions, study time, (Pinterest time (; ), and so much more. My planner is also a creative outlet to write anything and everything down, and the PERFECT planner that I like to use is Passion Planner. This company has a fantastic philosophy and they do a pretty awesome pay it forward program for people who can't afford to get the planner. Click here to check out Passion Planner  (I am not sponsored by them, I just really like my planner).

3. Prioritize! Do you really need to go onto Pinterest when you have other obligations? No, this will only distract you from your focus, and make you more overwhelmed and can get you behind. When you get all of your priorities completed, then go ahead, reward yourself and go Pin crazy!

Look at these pink beauties!

4. Know when to take a break. Sometimes in my busy life, one thing after another hits me like waves on a shore, and this can get really overwhelming. Its important to know when to say when, and take a little break. You become more productive when you take little breaks. Take a step back, regather yourself to come back and tackle your projects with full force. My favorite way to take a break is to walk on the trails behind my house, its so peaceful and calm and I can connect with God and take in His wonderful creation.

5. Make short term Goals, and set deadlines. The Passion planner is great for this because it specifically has this layout to get 'er done. When you set small short term goals (and deadlines), it'll motivate you to keep trucking along and accomplish what the ultimate goal is. For example I make a goal everyday to study for at least 30 minutes a day, and through this I get my homework accomplished which will lead to the success of my ultimate goal, which is to graduate from college.

6. Ask for help. Do not be afraid to lean on your friends or family members, that's what they are there for! I cannot tell you how many times I have sought out help from those closest to me, and I am so thankful for them, because they are a huge factor in why I can keep doing what I am doing!

I hope you got some useful tips from this post, if you have any other tips that you use when you feel overwhelmed please comment them below! If you know of anyone who would benefit from this post please share it with them!

Your sister in christ,

Kendall