Recently I got to go to the Circus in Mexico. Yes lets just say it was an AMAZING experience! Belen (britton) and I got to go last sunday night. The tickets were 125 pesos which is less than 10 dollars...and we sat in the front row! YES I SAT IN THE FRONT ROW AT A CIRCUS IN MEXICO! Not to mention it was my first circus to ever go to! so that made it that much better!! I got chosen to be part of an act. I WAS REALLY NERVOUS! So one of the guys pulled me into the middle and then saddled me up. I was the second person to go but basically the goal was to jump of the horse and then try and stand up. There is a video and I will be sure to post it on here. ALL yes EVERYTHING they did was part of the act! It was so much fun though! There were 3 different people that were choosen and all had the same task. However...the circus people did different funny things to the 3. At the end of the circus...after I thought everything was over with...they ask us to stand up. So we did. Then by cheering the audience had to choose who they wanted to win....I WON! haha and won 2 free VIP passes to go again! However...the next day was the last day of the circus...but Belen and I decided to go again! It was awesome! jaja and enjoy the video! Hope it makes your day!
I also wanted to let yall know that I did ask my sister to go to church with me. AND she said YES! I was so excited but then sunday came around and she was not feeling well at all. At first I was really confused and just frustrated...not with her and not with God..I guess just was really looking forward to her coming to church. However when I went to church we read Eph. 2:7-10 and in the message it reads "Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. Its Gods gift from start to finish! We dont play the major role. If we did wed probably go around bragging that wed done the saving. He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing." This immediatly reminded me that God is in control! And that everything is under his control! Now though I have no fear in asking her to go with me again!
However something that I realized a couple days ago while I was talking to my love and amazing friend Samantha. We started talking about just my time spent here and how fast life flies by. Then I dont remember how we got on the subject, but we started talking about Churches. As most of you know one of my biggest fears was having to change churches and leaving the Yard and Chase Oaks Church. This church has been a part of my life since I was born and means a lot to me. That was one of the hardest things I had to go through. I also kept thinking about when I go off to college and trying to get involved in a new church and just how hard it was going to be for me. However, I have started to realize something as I have been here. Well I have realized a lot of things but one in particular and that is my church. The first weekend I was here I went to church...not knowing anyone and just hopped in the car of one of my teachers, who I just met at that time. I was scared for a couple different obvious reasons. However, the people were so loving and welcoming! I felt welcomed and loved right when I walked even, even though my spanish was iffy. The church was really small compared to Chase Oaks. When we started worship though...I recognized so many songs that we sing at Chase Oaks and songs that I know. I felt Gods arms just wrapping over me. This church is very special to me. Basically everything that I worried about was quickly forgotten with my new church. I love going their on Sundays and seeing everyones face and just the smiles and excitement that everyone has. I also love attending the youth group on Saturdays! Everything is so much fun!
I realized that its not the "church" or the "building" but its about God and when He is being worshiped, it is all that matters. No matter where I go I will meet new people, friends, and churches. I realized that it is possible to find other churches...yes they might be compeltley different but everyone is there for the same purpose, and that is to worship God. Therefore, no matter the size, look, people, the way church is done...God is There and God is being Worshiped.
I honestly am not sure if I would have realized this if I had not come here. I have a different perspective on things and still stand here amazed at what God has done in my life. Gracias a Dios que estoy aqui ahora. :) Le extrano mi familia, amigas, y todo pero yo se que estoy aqui por una razon y por Cristo.
I love you guys ALOT!
Here is the video of me at the circus if you would like to see it.....
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=180588229852&subj=618732952#
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