Three little birds Lyrics
Bob Marley
"Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright.
Singing': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright!"

Rise up this mornin',
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Three little birds PERCHED by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Saying', ("This is my message to you-ou-ou:")

Singing': "Don't worry 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright."
Singing': "Don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright!"

Rise up this mornin',
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Three little birds
PERCHED by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin', "This is my message to you-o-o-o:"

Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh!
Every little thing gonna be alright. Don't worry!"
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing" - I won't worry!
"'Cause every little thing gonna be alright."

Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright" - I won't worry!
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright."
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, oh no!
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright!

Fear: 1. frighten 2. to be afraid of: expect with alarm <~ the worst>~ vi: to be afraid or apprehensive <~for their lives> 3. sudden danger

Punishment: suffering, pain, or loss that serves as retribution 2. severe, rough, or disastrous treatment

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 (TNIV)

You may be wondering why I wrote down a Bob Marley song, the definition of fear and punishment, and gave a verse for fear….well I will tell you why! All that we hear from the media and people these days is fear and the next thing that is going to ‘get us’. I don’t know about you but I’m tired of it!!! We have a choice!

When I was reading 1 John 4:18 and the part that says, “….because fear has to do with punishment,” popped out at me; a light went on and I said to myself, “Every time I fear or worry about something, anything, I am punishing myself. Why do we do that to ourselves, oh why!?! Because we forget or don’t realize how much God loves us and wants to take care of us. In Isaiah 41:10 it says, “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.” God is good and loves us….all He wants to do is hold our hand and help us through our stuff and life so we won’t have fear and give ourselves punishment. In Hebrews 13:5-6 it says, “I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you,” we can boldly quote, God is there, ready to help; I’m fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me?”(Message)

I just recently heard the Bob Marley song, “Three Little Birds”, and it reminded me of Matthew 6:25-27 (TNIV), “Therefore I (Jesus) tell you, do not worry about your life. What you will eat or drink; or about your body. What you will wear. Is not your life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air, they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? “Can anyone of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” We need to stop buying in to the fear the news and people around us are saying!!!! If God is going to give food and shelter to a bird think how much more He wants to take care of you! He loves you and there is no punishment with God because of what Jesus did on the cross for us!!! “For God so Loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send His son (Jesus) into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him/ John 3:16-17 (TNIV).
Let’s choose the perfect love of God and Jesus and let them drive out all fear!!! No more punishing ourselves! We are more valuable than to do that to ourselves and others. The next time fear tries to come to you tell yourself, “I will not allow punishment in my life.” So turn off your TV and ‘fear talk’ and remember this, “The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in God protects you from that.” Proverbs 29:25 (Message).

I will not fear,
Amanda

Ok.....so I put my two-week notice in at my job. My last day will be August 15. I am excited and nervous (a good nervous...I think) about what is ahead.

I love photography and for the longest time before I knew what I loved....I didn't:)

That is why I am writing this blog...one: to say if you still don't know what you want to do don't worry. Talk to God, figure out what you love, and do it. With God all things are possible. Two: I am going to start doing photography full time, but I still have alot I need to do, such as: business cards, an official website, and I would like another lens (Christopher.... :). Three: I know I don't know everything and on this journey I will probably make many mistakes, but deep in my heart I feel peace....a peace that passes all understanding.

And with that I feel good. 

I am Amanda and My business is ManaRose Photograghy:)

What I like:

fiestaware

photography

black&white photos

a good melody

my parents house

snowy days

dinner with my family

cuddling

love..comedy movies

the colors blue &green

chocolate milk

yogurt

the smell of cigars

rain hitting tin

 singing with my dad

mowed grass

my pets

fresh fruit

rainboots

my husband laughing

dreaming

farmhouses

sleeping porches

wild flowers

 

 

 

 

 

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"I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart." -Psalm 36:9 "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." -Proverbs 16:3 "A woman's heart should be so close to the Lord that a man has to go through Him to find her." "Wait for the man who pursues you, the one who will make an ordinary moment seem magical, the kind of man who brings out the best in you and makes you want to be a better woman. Wait for the man who will be your best friend, the one who will drop everything to be with you. Wait for the man who makes you smile like no other guy makes you smile. Wait for the man who respects and loves you for who you are, not who everyone else wants you to be. Wait for the man who wants to show you off to the world when you are in sweats and no makeup, but loves it when you get all dolled up for him. Wait for the man who praises God for you, and encourages you daily in your walk, and most importantly, wait for the man who is more in love with God than you."