Live for each day!!!

Live out each day like it might be you last Don't plan for the future, don't hide from the past Smile at strangers and you might change a life Offer kisses and hugs even in pain and strife Don't count all your money, count all your friends Don't look to the dark side as a means to the end Shake off your stresses, your worries, your cares This life is a challenge so take on the dares Don't tell people your heartaches, tell them your dreams Let them know that life can be better than it seems Don't number your problems, number the stars Gaze up to heaven and see the distance isn't far Don't let your whole life be ruled by your fear Cherish the memories of all things you hold dear Don't hold back the tears as they fall from your eyes Don't give into sadness or fall for the lies You can fly with the angels, you can sing in the night Don't let your head doubt what your heart knows is right Whisper a secret to the dawn of the day Look to your loved ...

To celebrate the return of my MAC.  My brother and I have just spent an hour taking the most stupid pictures.  It has been so much fun and defiantly the pick me up I needed today...

This video is about my friend Rachael, I became friends with her in the Royal Brompton Hospital and she is an amazing, stunning woman.  Rachael is really sick, yet beauty and radiance shine from her. Some people made this video for her in a bid to raise some money in order to help her get to America for some treatment.   This is not why I have placed it on here.  Rachael makes me realise how blessed I am. Rachael makes me able to awake every morning thanking God that I am alive for one more day. Rachael makes me want to live each day I am given to the uttermost fullest.  Rachael makes me a better person for knowing her. Rachael makes me count my blessings. I hope she can do this for you too. Rachael's Last Plea http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/view_shared?p=72df2ce575d0c8c99e26d5&skin_id=601&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

Tonight I went to see the film "The Boy in Stripped Pyjamas" with a friend.  It was amazing!!! It was very gut-wrenching and not the type of film to watch when you aren't wearing waterproof mascara ladies!!!  I have heard very mixed reviews about the film but I loved it.  I thought it was directed fantastically and the two little actors were just phenomenal!  But yes I did cry and yes I most likely did make myself look like a total twit! However I have thoroughly enjoyed my evening, even f I was a little apprehensive about going.  

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So I am now officially old!!! I have had the most fantastic 21st birthday. I have spent it with the most beautiful and selfless people who have truly made it the best birthday I can remember..... Roll on a new year with new adventures!!!

Today has been a tough one for me. I have been to the hospital and made big decisions, spent time in deep conversations with people where I have challenged them, but also been challenged. I have heard heartbreaking news and been told fantastic news. It has been a real mixture of emotions, I have laughed and cried, been serious and stupid. I have been made to question so much. I went for a fantastic drive, originally I was going to go to Southend, but decided loud music was in order so went driving in country lanes which is honestly really therapeutic. I got home a short time ago and read today's' devotional from a book entitled "Ending you day right" by Joyce Meyer. I was bought the book for my baptism but never really followed it. Today's read: 'Trust in, lean on, rely on, and have confidence in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is a refuge for us (a fortress and a high tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! (P...

I was extremely privileged to share in the most beautiful day yesterday for Jon and Vicky's wedding.  It was awesome and they both looked stunning (yes even you Jon!!!).  Love is such an amazing gift from God and it  was amazing to see the love that God has given this beautiful couple for each other.   My heart felt congratulations to you both may God bless and guide you in this new part of your journey together

Today someone fleetingly commented on worth and selling yourself short because you don't think you're worth enough. That comment has stuck with me since so much so,that instead of going out I needed to go home and just spend some time with God in Bible study and prayer. I found myself drawn into Psalm 139 . All of a sudden I was sobbing at the beauty and truth of this psalm. 'Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?' (verse 7) Whenever we want to hide from God whether that be denying Him or convincing ourselves we are doing His will when we know we're not, He is still there. He knows what we are doing. We cant hide. God knows us and all He wants for us is good. So those who convince us to do something which won't bring goodness to us, aren't telling us to do something for God. After my time out I needed to be free so in usual Emma style went for a drive. Once in the beautiful Southend I went armed for my usual beach walk with my ...

If you want to have a giggle turn to page 11 on today's Daily Mail and you will see my 16 year old sister screaming hysterically after touching Zac Efron at the High School Musical 3 Premiere! Teenagers!!!!

A little while ago I posted a blog which was a video accompanied by the song "Worth it" by Rita Springer. Tonight this is my prayer, my song, my offering to God. It is so true that we don't ever understand why something is happening, or why He is leading us in the direction that we really don't want to go, however we must follow and obey. Through our pain, our dependency upon Him increases and our love flows deeper, even if that is not how we feel. I know that when my race finishes, whenever that may be, I will look into God's face and say to Him - It was so worth it. Here are the lyrics to that song: I don't understand Your ways Oh but I will give You my song Give You all of my praise You hold on to all my pain With it You are pulling me closer And pulling me into Your ways Now around every corner And up every mountain I'm not looking for crowns Or the water from fountains I'm desperately seeking, frantic believing That the sight of Your face Is all ...

Where is another God like you,  who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people?  You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love. Once again you will have compassion on us.  You will trample our sins under your feet and throw them into the depths of the ocean! You will show us your faithfulness and unfailing love as you promised to our ancestors Abraham and Jacob long ago. Micah 7:18-20 (NLT)

On my new degree course I have really had my eyes opened and faith tested.  I am the only Christian on my course which is a far cry from working in an all Christian environment last year!  I am finding it really hard to adjust to this shift but guessing it it will be good for me to grow and develop in my faith.  I am now just waiting for the Christian Union to be set up at the university so I have some support from other Christians at uni. Being the only Christian is very noticeable when it comes to my Ethics and Values class!  My lecturer already knows my name (why I can't remain anonymous for just a little while I will never know!)  He is also the type of man who wants to know why? It drives me up the pole! He wants to know the root cause of all the decisions we make, he likes to blame all of mine on being a Christian and takes great pride in starting religious debates as often as possible.  Three weeks into my course and I think I have defended my faith more than I have ever had...