MySpace

Atoosa's Space

blogs.myspace.com/atoosaspage
MySpace.com | rss | sign in
Atoosa



Last Updated: 10/13/2008

Send Message
Instant Message
Email to a Friend
Subscribe
Friday, August 03, 2007 

Current mood:  satisfied

I got a message from one of the Alpha Kitties last night and she started it by writing, "I hope you don't get weirded out by this but…" and proceeded to talk in length about God. Fyi - I am SO not weirded out by God-talk. I really encourage it. So I thought I'd join that Alpha Kitty sister and talk my relationship with God and risk sounding weird myself! Here goes…

The most important relationship in my life is with God. People often ask me - "How did you have the courage to do THIS?" or "How did you have the courage to do THAT?" It's easy, dah-ling. I'm not an impressive person. I'm just some chick. But I am a tool of God and I allow him in to guide me  - that's where any brave or impressive stuff comes into play. The only thing I take credit for is knowing I should let Him in my life in this way. Oh, and I don't believe I'm special. We're all God's children and can similarly open ourselves up to Him in service. It's all about meditating.

My friend recently sent me a book from her meditation teacher, Sri Chinmoy and I was really impressed by his words and how simply he put many of the tactics I've always used in my life.

Here's a quote about meditation (it's from a book called "The Wings of Joy" – I know – I don't love the name of the book - but it's pretty amazing). It's interesting to see the difference between prayer and meditation:

"When I pray, I talk and God listens.
When I meditate, God talks and I listen.
When we pray, we go up to God; when we meditate, God comes down to us.
Ultimately, they are the same. We have to know, however, that when we pray,
we feel that we as individuals are separated from God. We feel that He is
somewhere and that we are somewhere else. We are looking up at Him and crying
to Him, but we do not know when or to what extent God is going to fulfill our prayers.
Meditation says, 'God is not blind or deaf! He knows what He has to do to fulfill Himself in and through me. Let me remain in soulful silence."

The highest prayer was uttered by the Savior Christ: 'Let Thy Will be done.' This prayer is also the beginning of meditation. Where prayer stops its journey, meditation begins."

In my prayers, I always ask him to continue to guide me and use me as His worker bee. I always pledge that I will be of service to Him. I just wrote an essay for a book that's coming out, saying that the world is such a scary place (climate control, terrorism, etc) that I need to be a different kind of big sister to you than I've been over the past 10 years. He is helping me get stronger and smarter this summer in order to fill that role. We have a lot of important work to do together. You and I…and of course, The Big Man Upstairs. J I continue to be thankful for having you in my life, Kitty.

Hope you have an awesome weekend!

xx
atoosa

PS – I forgot to tell you that last weekend I fell down an ENTIRE FLIGHT OF STAIRS (I tripped over one of my damn Mrs. Roper dresses on my way out to meet my friends – I knew those long dresses would be the death of me). Here's a picture (I was making what I thought was a glam face for you – instead it's a dumb face!) I took THAT NIGHT (in my shock, I went out anyway – dumb, dumb, dumb). My arm proceeded to get way more bruised (almost black) and I've hurt my spine. But I'm alive.com! I Love you.


2:52 PM
 
Print
Previous Post: What Do You Think About Lindsay? | Back to Blog List | Next Post: This Cyber Porn is LEGAL - We need to report it!
Listing 1-50 of 78
12
of
2
Next ›
BRITTNAHJADE™
brittney jade

 
Mark 8:12-He sighed deeply and said, "Why does this generation ask for a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, no sign will be given to it."

This verse really hit me sort of hard. I wasn't even intending to. I flipped a few pages and came across this. Now I may not be one of the Pharisees, but I have been looking for a sign my entire life. And I've finally come to the conclusion that when I finally find christ. There won't be neon lights, no glitter, no Gabriel angel, no fireworks. Just feeling. The day It's felt, I'll look back to Mark 8:12 and sigh, because there is a miraculous sign. For Brittney-Jade Colangelo to find Christ, is in my opinion; my own personal miracle.

I have been the furthest thing from a religious person my entire life, but more recently...It's the only thing I've been missing in my life.

and for the stairs...i run a daycare, got pushed off the slide. it's NOT fun. feel better!
 
Posted by BRITTNAHJADE™ on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:10 PM
[Reply to this] 
briana michelle-harajuku barbie®

 
first to comment yay! lol but i think thts great tht ur not afraid to show ur closeness with God, being tht there's so many judgemental ppl in this world and are u ok? lol
 
Posted by briana michelle-harajuku barbie® on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:12 PM
[Reply to this] 
jordynerd.

 
I really like this blog and I think I feel pretty much the same way. I love God talk. Latley I haven't been the best when it comes to talking to God but it makes a huge impact when I do!
 
Posted by jordynerd. on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:12 PM
[Reply to this] 
yamile

 
I pray to God all the time. And you know through my messages about what. (But I also pray to Him for other things too!)I'm glad that you're encouraging this and you've helped me a lot. I can only imagine how many others you've helped! Continue being amazing = ) and I hope your arm gets better! Cant wait to read your essay!

Love,
Alpha Kitty-Yamile
 
Posted by yamile on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:12 PM
[Reply to this] 
kristine v

 
thank you for such a great post. i think we all need to look to God for help in our everyday lives, along with asking for the return of some order in the world.
 
Posted by kristine v on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:14 PM
[Reply to this] 
katrina with no FEMA.

 
thank you so much for this because so many people are afraid to talk about God. they think it's against the law or something because there are many different religions everywhere. but in reality, we all believe in one God, or many different gods. we all believe in something higher than the human being.
 
Posted by katrina with no FEMA. on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:14 PM
[Reply to this] 
Kathleen

 
God is the only reason I found complete recovery from my eating disorder. I never knew what the Love of Christ was until I began to pray. ~ There are no words for how awesome life is with God in charge.
Thanks for sharing... love the quote from the cheesy-titled book ;) peace, Kathleen
 
Posted by Kathleen on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:15 PM
[Reply to this] 
Lynnette.♥;

 
wow ur such an inspiration to me ireally wish that i could meet you...your like no one ive tlaked to before...well i havent really talked to u but maybe i can...if u have aim or yahoo i have that so just give me your sn...but anywayur amazing hope to be like you one day! lots of love lynnette <33
 
Posted by Lynnette.♥; on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:15 PM
[Reply to this] 
Jessica [*alpha.kitty*]

 
Falling down the stairs - OUCH! Since being in the big city during my internship - uneven sidewalk bricks have been the death of me and pairs of sandals...it's usually when I'm feeling super confident, listening to music and then it just happens and I do the trip and try to act like I meant to do it :)
Hope your body gets better haha!
God is so interesting.
I'm not sure I believe in God per se, but I believe in something up there...and karma - I'm all about karma, what goes around and what you put out there DOES come back to you.
I think I'm agnostic if you want to label it.
 
Posted by Jessica [*alpha.kitty*] on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:17 PM
[Reply to this] 
$haina
Shaina Montiel

 
i really like the quote about meditation and how when we meditate we're with God
i just think you dont have to be in church all the time to have a close relationship with God
not that church being in church all the time is bad or anything..ive just been judged a lot for not being in church twice a week..
 
Posted by $haina on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:26 PM
[Reply to this] 
heather!

 
that's a great blog about God. it makes me smile when people post blogs about their relationship with God. :)<br>
and about the stairs, i fell down and broke my tailbone, so don't feel bad! haha.
 
Posted by heather! on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:28 PM
[Reply to this] 
-n'C,★

 
Wow, well just yesterday I went to go see a "Counselor" at my church.

I'm 17-years-old and just 13 days ago I had my first baby, Aliana. This has so far been the only happiness i've recieved in a couple of years, but, I am TOO young for this, but hey, I have to suck it up and go for it. Well, my boyfriend, Ali's dad, and I have been having problems lately. So I was forced to leave him. I dont want Ali to grow up in the same situation I did. I grew up without a father, not knowing if he was dead or alive, if he still thought about me, or if he didnt care that he had hurt us by leaving. But five years later, I saw him and had all those questions answered...and you know what? Im still disappointed. I dotn want that for Aliana, so, lately, Ive been pretty depressed. I mean we lost our home, and right now, we are living with an aunt of mine. It sucks. I dont know what else to feel but anger. And I have alot of it, in 7th grade up to about 10th, I was into self-mutalation, which now that I think about it...was ridiculous, it wasnt a way to solve any problems. So anyway, my aunt, whom Im living with, goes to a Christian church and asked me after a night of constant crying, if I wanted to speak with the Counselor at the church. I accepted. I knew it was going to be good for me to talk to someone who doesnt even know me. I had accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ into my life a long time ago...but I had seemed to drift the wrong direction, so this was my chance to make that connection again. After a long 3 hours, I had peace in myself, because I knew that God had forgiven me for sinning (sex before marriage), and that I had to forgive those who had mistaken me as well. And it is going to take time. I also realized that he had forgiven me for drifting off...because he knew what I really thought about Him and that once I was His, I was always going to be.

So yesterday, not only did I figure out how to control my anger and forgive through God, but I made a new connection with Him, and I am not ashamed to proclaim Him as my Savior.

He gave me a word yesterday:

Psalm 139:22-24
" I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them my enemies. Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And leadme in the everlasting way."

:] faithful reader,
nadia ♥
 
Posted by -n'C,★ on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:37 PM
[Reply to this] 
Heather ♥

 
Prayer can be some of the most passionate moving words for some people, sometimes for others the thought of someone else praying for them makes them feel good inside, they feel like someone really is there, caring and thinking about them...

As for me, I go to church mostly every Sunday, I am very active in the ministries and Youth Groups. I love the enviroment more then anything. A lot of my closest friends now are from church. When I was younger I hated going. My Mom never forced me to go, she never wanted to push the idea. When I started high school youth group in 9th grade, something inside me wanted to stay more and more, then it came a point that I went to this retreat called Tec *Teens Encouter Christ* It was one of the best things. My youth group later raised money and we went to the ELCA National Youth Gathering in San Antonio Texas, the summer of 2006. We had over 17, 000 teens there. It was just amazing. As for my church family, we grew so much closer, and watching the seniors leave this past year was even harder.

As for prayer, I pray every day. I have the alarm set on my phone to 4:24pm because in Texas every single day at the time, everything, all activities, everything that was going on would stop. Rooms would be motionless, everyone would stay quiet. And for that minute we would pray. That was over a year ago. To this day I still stop and pray at 4:24pm. People think prayer means closing your eyes and bowing your head, but a prayer can be as simple as saying a quick thanks to God for this day. And I know that when I do that, my day seems just a little bit better.

I hope your okay. And I'll keep you in my prayers.

*Heather
 
Posted by Heather ♥ on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:41 PM
[Reply to this] 
g@br!3ll3 n!c0l3
Gabrielle Sherman

 
I think that its great that ur so close and open to god. I'm sure that it inspires others to be as well.
 
Posted by g@br!3ll3 n!c0l3 on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:46 PM
[Reply to this] 
This Vicious Cabaret!

 
thank you
for being a strong female
for being a strong christan
and for not being afrade to let ether of those show
thank you
 
Posted by This Vicious Cabaret! on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:54 PM
[Reply to this] 
bella ragazza

 
Wow, Atoosa. You totally inspire me. I really feel God shows us things and "speaks" to us. Just yesterday I went to my college summer Bible study and realized my boyfriend and I need to change our relationship. We talked all night and at one point, I fell to my knees, in tears, praying to God.
I woke up this morning and called my mother, and we talked about God and I was in a cheery mood. I turned on the radio on my way to work, and it was amazing God songs.
And now your post.
God works in wonderful, mysterious ways and He is definitely working through you. I hope you find guidance always in Him.
And thank you, as always, for inspiring us Alpha Kitties. =)
 
Posted by bella ragazza on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 3:57 PM
[Reply to this] 
Alejandra
Alejandra Oliva

 
HIIIEE!

It's so cool that ur not afraind to talk about GOD! It's true what a girl said earlier there are no flashing neon lights that show u the way...but when it hits you it hits you hard well i talk about my experience after years of looking for that one moment when i truly feelt close to him i found it! after that i never ever wanna go back! i looooved the feeling of complition i guess...about the stairs..jeje i think it has happended to all of us atleast ones..well when ur clumpsy like me it happends more than ones jejej

GOD BLESS YA!


aLe
 
Posted by Alejandra on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 4:11 PM
[Reply to this] 
She Goes By Ella
Ella C

 
Dear Atoosa,
I've also recently realized my relationship with God too. I just wish I realized it in a different way. Last month, I lost the best friend a girl could ever have and more...I lost my mom. And ever since my world's been a blur. I woke up to finding out. She was in the shower and she collapsed. Well thats what we thought. It turns out she died right then and there. We still don't have the results of why she died or what time she did. She was in perfect health. I told one of my friends and she told me something I'll never forget and it's one of the few things that keeps me holding on every single day. She told me God needed an angel, and thats where my mom came in. I remember when I thought she'd just collapsed and nothing more i kept on praying begging that my mom would be okay. Finding out she died the minute I got to the hospital made me go so mad. For a second there I wasn't sure whether to believe in God or not. But then I realized...I begged him to make my mom okay and where's she at now is way better than okay. Even though she's not physically with me I know in my heart spiritually she never left. Ever since I've been thankful for everything I get and everything I have now. By my mom dying she opened my eyes to a relationship I always had yet never knew about. My relationship with God. I talk to him and to my mom all the time. Without them and all my blessings of friends and family I'd be a wreck. And yet out of loosing my incredible mother I gained so much as well. I gained the realization of all my blessings and I gained the knowledge of the definition of love.

Thanks for listening Atoosa!
 
Posted by She Goes By Ella on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 4:13 PM
[Reply to this] 
Electric
Emma Darnell

 
Amen. So many non-Christians think God is about punishment, rules, what you can and cannot do, etc. There are even some Christians who feel that way. But God is all about love, loving people. His commandments all stem from loving others, or doing what's best for us because he loves us. We all need to do our best to spread the love as examples of God.
 
Posted by Electric on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 4:22 PM
[Reply to this] 
sara &hearts

 
Atoosa, I love this blog. My relationship with God has been changing alot over a course of a year and we have become so much closer. I love that you can show people that your one of God's children. It's so amazing to know Him, and talk to Him, and to let Him talk right back to you. I decided to meditate last night- I guess I'm not the only one that thinks about meditation. =) Last thing to say is, you have become even more of a hero to me by writing this entry. Thank you for showing us your relationship with God!

Sara
 
Posted by sara &hearts on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 4:25 PM
[Reply to this] 
ashley romano ... freelance hair artist

 
atoosa can u please like write a book or something? because these small blogs just arent enough. i need to read your amazing frieken mind for like atleast an hour a day to sort myself out. sshhhhhheeeeshhhh :)
 
Posted by ashley romano ... freelance hair artist on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 4:31 PM
[Reply to this] 
::Sugar Sugar::

 
Don't worry about falling down a flight of stairs. I have done that, well, once. But i always trip on the stairs. Trip UP, none the less, at least once a day...and i dont wear mrs. roper dresses and my shoes are always tied. so at least you have a reason why you fell. hahaha

God is the best :)
 
Posted by ::Sugar Sugar:: on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 4:33 PM
[Reply to this] 
Ali
Ali Kangis

 
Wow Atoosa, I had no idea that you believed in God! That just makes me like you even more! I'm a born-again Christian and I totally think more people should get out there and talk about their faith, especially in our society. I want to get into the acting world someday and I feel like God wants me there, of course I'm not 100% sure, but I'm following my gut so far. You are proof of how successful you can be in this mainstream world and still believe in God. Thanks so much. You're such an inspiration!

Love Ali
 
Posted by Ali on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 4:38 PM
[Reply to this] 
Elyse

 
I have a really odd relationship with God...especially considering I am agnostic.

I believe in after and previous lives and I believe in heaven, however, I've never felt comfortable in any specific church. (And trust me, I've tried so many different churches and religions).
Personally, it seems like alot of churches take the bible or other holy books very seriously, and very word for word. I am a very liberal person, and I believe that these books are all interpretations of events. (Not the exact word of God)
I know my religious and spiritual beliefs are a bit odd and very acclectic with whatever I find that suits me. I have yet to find a religion that encompasses all of these things, however, maybe someday I will.
 
Posted by Elyse on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 4:41 PM
[Reply to this] 
Misbah

 
Hey Atoosa,
First and Foremost I commend you for talking about such an important topic. =)

Its true that we all have our own relationship with God, no matter if we consider ourselves "religious" or "non-religious" because somehow in the end we are aware of a higher power.

Recently, one of my friends and I were talking and we landed on this very topic. Since she is Catholic and I'm Muslim, I asked her to tell me about the ideals of her faith. Her reply left me feeling insulted, which quickly turned into pity for her narrow thinking.

These are her words, "You know how being a Muslim is a religion? well being a Catholic is a life<myspace>style</myspace> unlike your religion."

So I ask you this, isnt every religion a life<myspace>style</myspace>? Don't morals become the basis upon which individuals build their life<myspace>style</myspace>s upon, no matter if their Catholic or Muslim? Even an Athiest's non-belief turns into a life<myspace>style</myspace>. Her words made me realize that some people even see religion as if it were a rat race for one up-manship. Her views about anothers religion also clearified the urgency for respect towards different faiths in our society today.

(sorry if I poured all my feelings here )

IloveyouAtoosa =)

<3Misbah
 
Posted by Misbah on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 4:43 PM
[Reply to this] 
~Christina~RST Promotor~

 
You are such an amazing person. Often people don't talk about God and what he has done for them and through them. Being able to call upon God at all times is what keeps me sane. When there is no one else to talk to I talk to him. The peace God gives me is amazing and I am glad that others experience it too. Don't worry about falling down the stairs. I fell down during a performance of Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat. I was the baker and I was singing through my solo when I tripped over my own feet and fell over on joseph. Luckily we were able to play it off as part of the show, but I was so embarassed.
 
Posted by ~Christina~RST Promotor~ on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 4:50 PM
[Reply to this] 
Jen
Jennifer Steele

 
:)
 
Posted by Jen on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 5:10 PM
[Reply to this] 
kimmopher

 
out of all the people that i thought believed in god. i definately didnt think it was you. but. its truly unique to see that your so humble, and realize that everyones the same. way to be.
 
Posted by kimmopher on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 5:10 PM
[Reply to this] 
*M@RTH@* La TuRistuh!

 
Im glad you wrote about God! Seriously, I was wondering how your relationship with God was because you are such an amazing person. I am glad to have you in my life and I am glad to have everyone that helps me out during me life is present. I am not going to lie, this summer has probably been the biggest test God has put on me. From having my father in the hospital to not knowing what is next in my life. Of course one thing God did give me is good friends to talk to, and guesss what? you are one of them. Yeah I know it might sound cheesy but its true sista. This summer I had a point in my life in which I honestly wanted everything to end. I did not care of letting it all go, and giving up...but then there you were along with my close friends. YOu gurlies gave me a hand to get up and be my silly smiley self again. Now God is definetly on my mind, I am grateful for everything I have. All I ask from him now is to help me do the right things and guide me through the right path. I guess God is a pretty kewl dude huh? :) thanks gurly for everything!
much luv
<3 M@RTH@
 
Posted by *M@RTH@* La TuRistuh! on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 5:15 PM
[Reply to this] 
Tessa

 
oh please.
 
Posted by Tessa on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 5:19 PM
[Reply to this] 
nonexistent myspace account

 
I've always been a bit confused about the whole God thing. Its hard to buy into something you can't see, no matter how much you want to. But its always interesting to hear what other people have to say about it.
 
Posted by nonexistent myspace account on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 5:41 PM
[Reply to this] 
Stephanie.
Stephanie Fernandez

 
This is really great, you meantioned that God has been uses us as his tools but that is so right because honsetly lately my prayer life has been distracted and has not been all that, this has made a difference! Thank You so much for these blogs better yet thanks the Big Man upstairs!! Looking foward to sticking together...UR THE BEST!
 
Posted by Stephanie. on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 7:42 PM
[Reply to this] 
Vicki

 
Atoosa, you rock! Can I be an Alpha Kitty, too (so what if I'm 33, right? *smile*) I've actually been trying to have conversations w/ my friends this week - serious stuff about God and how we all essentially play for the same team - and they have not been there for me. Then I read your blog. Thank you.
 
Posted by Vicki on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 9:47 PM
[Reply to this] 
Grace{ful}

 
Is this the God of the Christian faith you talk about? You know, Father, Spirit, Son? If so, I am proud to call you my sister in Christ :) and am also proud that you spoke up and talked about this amazing truth. We all need his guidence, as not one of us is perfect! I've grown up being taught to view Christianity not as just a religion, but as a relationship with my Father in Heaven. I've learned that at times when I want to take control and guide my own life, things seem to fall apart, but as soon as I realize my mistake i am forgiven. He is always there for and even when i mess up, he never stops loving me. Living my life for him is not always easy, in fact it can be very difficult. Although it is hard at times, it brings me so much joy and happiness to put my life in his hands and let him mold me into the person I was created to be. Thanks for the encouragement :)

God bless,
Grace
 
Posted by Grace{ful} on Friday, August 03, 2007 - 11:58 PM
[Reply to this] 
!Shaanaae!
Shanae Burch

 
i love God-Talk..
i have God-Talk with believers and non-believers. Theres just something about talking to people and just listening to what they have to say and what they believe and stand for...

Talking to God through prayer and meditation gives me a certain rush that i can only get from Him and after praying i always gett this boost of energy that makes me feel like im on top of the world and can accomplish anything.. =)

ps.
last summer in aussieland i fell down two flights of stairs in a matter of 12 hours..
once before dinner outside in the rain, and then the next morning on a slippey submarine's staircasee.. the second time was worse because my ankle was twisted underneath the step when i finally landed and the captain and leader had to carry me up to the ship's maindeck.. it was pretty bad and my back was bruised for a coupple of months afterwardd.. glad your okay =)
 
Posted by !Shaanaae! on Saturday, August 04, 2007 - 5:32 AM
[Reply to this] 
!Shaanaae!
Shanae Burch

 
i love God-Talk..
i have God-Talk with believers and non-believers. Theres just something about talking to people and just listening to what they have to say and what they believe and stand for...

Talking to God through prayer and meditation gives me a certain rush that i can only get from Him and after praying i always gett this boost of energy that makes me feel like im on top of the world and can accomplish anything.. =)

ps.
last summer in aussieland i fell down two flights of stairs in a matter of 12 hours..
once before dinner outside in the rain, and then the next morning on a slippey submarine's staircasee.. the second time was worse because my ankle was twisted underneath the step when i finally landed and the captain and leader had to carry me up to the ship's maindeck.. it was pretty bad and my back was bruised for a coupple of months afterwardd.. glad your okay =)
 
Posted by !Shaanaae! on Saturday, August 04, 2007 - 5:32 AM
[Reply to this] 
.ivanaa; ♥

 
Atoosa, I'm SO glad that you also believe in God. I believe in God too and I believe He never stop caring for us each day. Thx for the blog, it made my day :)
 
Posted by .ivanaa; ♥ on Saturday, August 04, 2007 - 1:36 PM
[Reply to this] 
ღ Patti ღ

 
I really like how you use your position in society to talk about the things that are important to you without being afraid that people are gonna take it the wrong way. Kudos to you. there are many famous people that may believe in God and believe that he is the leader of our lives (and he is) but they don't openly share their views with others in hopes to inspire someone. I really admire that you take a stand and share your views with people. Thank you.
 
Posted by ღ Patti ღ on Saturday, August 04, 2007 - 3:17 PM
[Reply to this] 
Sara

 
I loved this blog because my relationship with God is the most important relationship in my life too. After everything that has happened in my life, I realize how important He is to me. And He has been so good about sending me people like you, Atoosa, to take care of me here. I went through a phase where I was so mad at God for taking away my bestfriend who died in a car wreck, the woman who was like my mother who died of a brain tumor, and a little girl who died from Leukemia all within 9 months. I couldn't handle it and shut God out of my life. it only took a couple weeks for me to realize that I can't live without my saviour. He is the reason I am alive and the reason that I can move on wthi my life when tragedy strikes. He has blessed me with amazing friends and family. and has given me the strength to rise up from all the pain i have faced and go for my dreams. I give all the glory to Christ for everything that happens inmy life.
 
Posted by Sara on Saturday, August 04, 2007 - 7:16 PM
[Reply to this] 
katie

 
you are so strong and i have realized that all of my fears will be conqured as along as i trust in God. thanks for all the advice. by the way... i once sliped down the stairs 3 times within 20 seconds... it gave my friends a laugh... but it sure hurt... i feel your pain. :)
 
Posted by katie on Sunday, August 05, 2007 - 12:26 AM
[Reply to this] 
monis♥
Monica Lopez

 
Atoosa, I am soo glad you wrote this blog and happy you have a special relationship with God. I just love God talk. Im in the process in dedicating my life to Him. I've always had a sort-of relationship with God, but nothing big. I guess I never took Him seriously, But now I am.
The times I felt alone, depressed, scared etc. I looked for God and He has always been there for me. Even though I have not been the good girl that I should have been. Now that I have God in my life and im getting to know Him better I feel....free! I feel happy.
=]
 
Posted by monis♥ on Sunday, August 05, 2007 - 7:33 PM
[Reply to this] 
Samantha Rose

 
I recently discovered the power of meditation at a retreat that I worked. It's so peaceful and serene just letting God speak to you, and you don't even know it's Him because it just feels like you're thinking, but i guess that's what it is..hope that makes sense... But thank you for clarifying the differences between praying and meditating and showing that there are important differences between the 2 and that they are both necessary.
 
Posted by Samantha Rose on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 4:52 PM
[Reply to this] 
Ever So Sweet Photography
Cassandra Seda

 
The more I learn about you, the more I'm inspired, wishing to meet you in person at some point in this life. You're an incredible role model, Atoosa. The true kind. Young girls look up to all the wrong people these days, but there aren't many inspirations to look up to anymore, so it's easy to see how my generation is so completely misguided. I love that your relationship with God is the most important to you, and I love what you do for young girls. I appreciate you so much and always wish you the best.

All my love,
Cassie
 
Posted by Ever So Sweet Photography on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 7:33 PM
[Reply to this] 
Melissa -The Makeup Artist
Melissa Korn

 
I think it's great you are open to God Discussions. Everyone is so "politically correct" nowadays, it often means shying away from admitting your true beliefs in order not to "offend" someone who doesn't share the same views.

My husband and I were just talking about God, and I do hope I don't offend anyone who is not "christian" or "spiritual", but we both came to the conclusion that the people we know who are athiest have always been the people who seem to be lacking almost a spark of life, and never seem to be truly happy. Many of these people are very financially well-off, have beautiful families, and prestigious jobs, yet never seem fufilled. My persoanl belief is that when God is in your life, things have a way of working out, and even in the midst of chaos, confusion, grief, etc, that "Light" at the end of the tunnel is always there to guide you.

I am a Spiritual person, and I believe in God. I don't attend church regularly, but I did all my life growing up. We all have to make our own choices as to what we follow or choose to identify with, but I will put that statement out there for me personally,

I LOVE GOD @ THANK HIM FOR ALL IN MY LIFE.

XMelissa
 
Posted by Melissa -The Makeup Artist on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 1:29 AM
[Reply to this] 


 
This says it all!...In order to build a relationship with God it takes prayer--talking to Him, meditation--listening to Him, and trust--allowing Him to be in control!! To some this may sound completely crazy, but when I'm home alone or driving to work, sometimes I'll just talk to God out loud as if I'm talking to my Mom or my best friend. My long crazy conversations with God keep me grounded and confident throughout the day, as if I can take on the world!! Hey, nothing could be better than being a daughter of the creator of the universe...
 
Posted by on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 11:52 PM
[Reply to this] 
♥Bee-an-cah
Bianca Garcia

 
I want to become closer with god.
 
Posted by ♥Bee-an-cah on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 8:01 AM
[Reply to this] 
Jonage!!!{RIP Stephanie and Mackenzie}

 
i am totally with you on this atoosa. god is my life. i wouldnt be anywhere without him by my side. god makes us who we are today. why do you think challenges come our way? b/c god is testing us. i am so glad that u posted this. its amazing. and ill keep you in my prayers for you to feel better.

god bless,
chenise
 
Posted by Jonage!!!{RIP Stephanie and Mackenzie} on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 12:17 PM
[Reply to this] 
♥D.MARiE♥
Danielle MArie

 
You know...when you subscribe for a magazine...you always think that the magazine editor does not really care for her subscribers...I used to think they just put out magazines each month.Seventeen is different though and im so glad that im subscribed to your magazine. Im even more happy because the world has Atoosa for the editor.You always bring us the best advice and for me to know that you have a relationship with god, just makes you that much better.Keep it up gurl!
Danielle
 
Posted by ♥D.MARiE♥ on Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 2:30 PM
[Reply to this] 
Ilana Jacqueline

 
I love that you blogged about this! (The god part..although the falling down the stairs part was amusing, hope you're okay!)

I've never been particularly religious. My parent's didn't really raise me with an emphasis on God--but my mom's fiance brought judiasm back into our lives. It started out with just doing Friday night Shabbot dinner and through that i really got to appreciate how important family is, and it made me really grateful that we've been so lucky and blessed this past year. The happier I am, the more I feel like it's on account of the big man upstairs. Maybe that's selfish to only really start to believe when things are going well, but at least I believe at all!
 
Posted by Ilana Jacqueline on Friday, August 10, 2007 - 5:00 AM
[Reply to this] 
tianna[mazing]
tianna donyes

 
you are an amazing woman. (:
God i doing things in your life.

i HATE religon.
But i LOVE God...and is son (:
 
Posted by tianna[mazing] on Friday, August 10, 2007 - 3:59 PM
[Reply to this] 
Listing 1-50 of 78
12
of
2
Next ›