Hey Quest!

Hey guys!
I know it's been ages since I've posted, but i do read this blog often and it is really encouraging. I just want to let yall know some cool things that have happened in my life. So before i went to Quest this year, I was really praying that in learning more about God i would also learn more about myself. I prayed that God would reveal more about who he created me to be while i was at Quest. I was shocked when I got to Quest and we did a personality test, a spiritual gifts test, and a love language test. Talk about a direct answer to prayer! Anyways, the tests really revealed alot to me about myself, and it was just awesome that God answered that prayer. Since Quest, (it's only been a little over a week since I got back) God has continued to dilligently reveal who he wants me to be, and who I already am through his saving grace.
Thank God for answered prayer!
I'm leaving tommorow for a mission trip to Honduras, so I would appreciate it if yall would keep that in your prayers!
-Hannah

The Bible

Hi guys!

I just got back from a mission trip, so I'm sure I could write about a lot, but I had to share one of the most incredible things that ever happened to me.

On the way back from the trip (8 hours in a van), I went to check my texts, and I noticed that my phone said it was downloading something. I was really confused because I hadn't clicked on anything, so I went to check it. I opened my notifications and what could be downloading...except the BIBLE APP! I seriously was doing absolutely NOTHING to do with Christianity on my phone!

I was so freaked out but excited at the same time. I had to turn off my phone to go to worship. While we were coming out of worship, I joked to my friend (Delaney, if you're reading this) that I wondered if it had downloaded. She said that things can't download while your phone is off. I responded that apps can't choose a random phone and download themselves, so it probably had. Sure enough, my Bible app downloaded while my phone was turned off! I seriously LOVE this app, too: I tried searching for one before, but the choices overwhelmed me. I guess God knows what we need!

Anyway, I better go, because I have the feeling I should be reading my Bible more. I am looking forward to camp so much! Hopefully, I will see you there! Bye!
-Erin W.

Help?

Quest I need your help. One of my best friends is really struggling right now. None of you know her, but right now she is struggling with anorexia and suicidal thoughts almost everyday. I help her as much as possible and I basically don't stop talking to her, but if you could comment on this and please give me some advice that would be amazing and so helpful. She is a very strong Christian, so Bible verses or anything that has to do with God would help! Thank you, love you, and I hope you're having great summers.

I miss you questies!

Quest!

For some reason I wasn't able to post for the longest time. So that's why it's been a while, but I'm back!

I want to give y'all a summer challenge. Summer is a great time to hang out with friends and go crazy because we're FINALLY out of school! But it's also such an amazing time to deepen your relationship with the Lord. Imagine if we spend the hours of free time we have with the Lord! Imagine if we used every extra second and devoted that second to Christ! I challenge you to really analyze the way you live your life and decide whether or not your life is an example of the love and redemption of Christ. I challenge you to ask yourself, "Do people know I'm a Chrisitian by my actions? Or simply by the things I say and the number of Bible verses I know?" Quest, I'm still praying for all of you, and I pray that you are growing closer to the Lord with each passing day! This past month has been one of the hardest for me, but I've found that the more in love I fall with Christ, the easier it is to move past the daily temptations of this world. I really encourage you to keep posting and keep growing in your faith!

New favorite..."The Lord Himself will fight for you. You only have to keep still." Exodus 14:14. The Lord is your sword! Trust that He will fight your temptations for you.

-Haley

Psalm 73:26

Hey guys! I know it’s been forever since I’ve posted, but I still check this blog at least once a week hoping to see new posts! There has been so much going on lately, but I just wanted to tell y’all about one thing that maybe you can find helpful.

We all feel this way at one point or another… it’s a fear everybody faces…FAILURE. Lately I have felt as if I am failing at life. Now, don’t get me wrong, some things right now are going wonderfully, but not everything. I am blessed beyond what words can relate (especially now that the mavericks are the NBA champions…), but there’s still that sense of failure that follows sometimes. I am here to tell you that because Christ is in us, WE CANNOT FAIL. It’s literally impossible. God meets the standard on our behalf. He makes up for what we can’t do. Also, you may not know it, but every one of us is influencing someone else’s life. You are an encouragement and a role model to someone. And this is where I’ve gotta give a heartfelt thank you thank you THANK YOU to my girl Emily Hamilton. When life kicked me down and I couldn’t find the strength to get back up, the LORD used her to speak to me. She encouraged me and got me going again. That’s why we have friends, people to connect with and support us, this blog! So don’t ever feel like you are anything less than a child of the king! When you mess up, when you fall down, even when you do fail in an effort to do something, remember Psalm 73:26.

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

-ALexa

P.S. here are a couple more verses I ran across today… “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid of terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)