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WHAT IF… IS A ONE-NIGHT EVENT FOR 8th - 12th GRADE GIRLS. OUR DESIRE IS TO UNVEIL THE LIES THAT YOUNG WOMEN BELIEVE & REVEAL THE TRUTH OF HOW WONDERFUL THEY ARE.

 

 

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U N C O M F O R T A B I L I T Y I think I can speak for all of us when I say that no one, and I mean NO ONE, likes to be uncomfortable. It's unpleasant, it's awkward, it makes our stomach churn, and it makes us sweat uncontrollably! Ew... not fun at all! • I am a pro at avoiding uncomfortable situations at all costs. With that being said, this last month, I had several experiences of feeling extremely uncomfortable, but God taught me a super important lesson in those uncomfortable moments. • I saw the Holy Spirit, that lives inside of me, show up in ways I had never seen Him before! In those uncomfortable moments (where my natural reaction would have been to retreat, stay quiet, and let other people step in) I was suddenly vocal, praying for strangers, giving lots of hugs, and comforting those hurting. I felt more alive than ever, was more joyful than ever, and I was soaring on cloud nine. That was all the Holy Spirit! • Friends, when we choose to engage in being uncomfortable, we see Jesus come alive in our everyday life. That's when we get to experience the incredible power and freedom of the Holy Spirit flowing through our veins. So, we encourage you to step into the uncomfortable moments of life, and watch the power of God show up in your life!
O B S E S S E D "Becoming obsessed about what other's think of you is the quickest way to forget what God thinks of you." – @craiggroeschel • Don't worry about the opinions of others! You live for an audience of One, and He is madly in love with you- exactly as you are. Become obsessed with the truth of who He says you are, not what others think of you!
S H A K E N Life is hard, and it comes at us fast! Everyone faces trials, and we experience them in different ways. It is ok to have emotions and be hurt, upset, or angry when hardships come our way, but after the initial feelings, what are we focusing on? Are we reliving all that didn't go right or are we meditating on God and the peace He wants to give us? We can find God's peace by praying, worshiping, and trusting that He is in control and will work all things out for good for those who love Him!
U N D E F I N E I love what @bobbibrown makeup company said: "Rather than redefining beauty, let's undefine it!" -Bobbi Brown • We don't need to redefine beauty because God defined it at the beginning of existence! We need to relearn what true beauty is- what God says is beautiful, not what the world says. • Beautiful is defined as pleasing to the senses. That means that not only are you physically beautiful, but your smile is beautiful, your voice is beautiful, your personality is beautiful, and your kindness is beautiful. Every aspect of you was intentionally and uniquely designed, and all of you is stunningly beautiful!
SNACK • FOR • THE • SUMMER We have another easy, healthy, and YUMMY snack recommendation! Introducing the 5 ingredient, absolutely to die for No Bake Date Squares! The perfect pool snack, work treat, or after dinner dessert… Enjoy! • {INGREDIENTS} CRUST: -1.5 cups of whole raw almonds -1.5 cups of regular oats -½ teaspoons of kosher salt -10 medjool dates (pitted and chopped) -¼ cups of coconut oil FILLING: -25 Medjool dates (pitted and chopped) -½ cup of water • {DIRECTIONS} 1. Line a square pan (8 in x 8 in) with 2 pieces of parchment paper. 2. CRUST- Use food processor to process the almonds, salt and oats until a fine crumble forms. 3. Add the dates and process until crumbly. Melt coconut oil and add to the mixture and process until dough is sticky. 4. Set aside ¾ cup of the dough and press the remainder of the mixture evenly into the pan. 5. FILLING- Put the 25 pitted dates and water in the processor until a paste forms (should be thick). Gently spread the paste onto the crust until even. 6. Sprinkle the ¾ cup of mixture on top and gently press down with your fingers. Refrigerate for at a least 1 hr. Cut into squares and serve. Can store in fridge or freezer. Enjoy!!!
A C C E P T E D Everyone longs to be accepted. We want to be in the "in crowd," "popular," and an "insider." Being accepted makes us feel valued, wanted, seen, and loved. • How cool is this... God knows EVERYTHING about you, all your faults, thoughts, words, and attitudes, and He still loves you and accepts you. Really think about that! The God of the Universe wants to spend time with you. Don't live for the applause and acceptance of others. Live in the overwhelming truth that God accepts you… just as you are!
G I F T S In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul shares that each of us has been given unique gifts from God. It says the Holy Spirit “distributes them (the gifts) to each one, just as He determines.” He took His time and handpicked which giftings we would receive! It was an intentional decision, showing His deep care and tender love for each of us. How often do we question our giftings, wish we had someone else’s gifts, or hold back from using our gifts thinking we aren't qualified or ready? In those moments, we need to remember two things: 1. The God who created us knows us better than we know ourselves. He put much thought and care in choosing our giftings. He knows what He’s doing and it is good! 2. We were given gifts to bless others. When kept to ourselves, the gift becomes stagnate. They loose their power. It’s only when put in action, that they are able to blossom and grow into their full potential! So let’s get out there and put our gifts into action!
C O N F I D E N T Confidence makes us feel assured, secure, and bold, and who doesn’t want all those attributes!? Confidence is a great thing, but the problem with confidence is that it is hard to develop and easily lost. There are two types of confidence: 1. Confidence in God. 2. Confidence in ourselves. If we find our confidence in God first, then we will easily find and develop confidence in ourselves. But, when we reverse the role and find confidence in ourselves first, our confidence is in danger of being destroyed. We were not meant to find our confidence in our abilities or education, we are meant to find it in and through Christ, and when we do that, we are unshakable!
W H A T • I F . . . We are so excited to have @hoku_music_official share her beautiful music with us at What if… Her music is powerful because her voice is beautiful, and the lyrics are full of truth! • Here are some interesting facts about Hoku: - Her song "Perfect Day" was featured in the movie Legally Blonde. - She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. - She is the daughter of Hawaiian music icon Don Ho. • Follow her on Instagram and check out her music on @spotify !

 

 

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