July 31, 2013

PARTY FOR ONE.

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an outtake from this fun party (that took place this time last year!). 

I was having a pity party for myself the other day. Just me, myself, and I. It all started out as some thinking and complaining (in my head) which quickly spiraled into creating an internal list of frustration after frustration. It was disastrous to say the least and I felt it taking control of me.

But it was right in the middle of this pity party that God stepped in and crashed that party. And thank goodness He did.

People tend to be a little skeptical when someone says they hear God talking to them. I was one of those people in middle and high school. But I believe that He really does use people, messages, and creation to talk to us. And I truly believe that He stepped in at the moment.

He stepped in and that was when this message pop into my mind: Stop it. Stop believing those lies. Stop thinking about all the negative things in your life. They don't deserve your attention.

So I stopped. It's funny, how when one leaves their pity party, things seem to just fall back in place.

So I'm here to tell you that you're the host of your party. Will it be a pity party or will it be a life party? Let's choose life and let's choose Him.

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  1. If we weren't able to hear God He would have never felt the need to say "My sheep will know my voice." :)

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    1. I absolutely love that response. There is so much truth in that simple sentence and I've never thought of it in that way before. :)

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  2. It's so amazingly true that God can speak to us! I'm so glad he stepped in and crashed your party, Kiki! He truly is such an awesome God! :-)

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    1. That He is. He really is one amazing God. :)

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  3. I've had a few of these parties here recently in the last week. SO true of how God steps in...I just need to shut up & listen, as goes the line from Princess Diaries. ;)
    Thank you for your transparency as usual, Kiki! <3

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    1. What a great line for this post! I am always in awe of how God steps in and reminds me that His way is better, even when I'm being stubborn in my ways. Thank goodness that He steps in! :)

      And that's a great quote to use in this situation. Sometimes we really do just need to quiet ourselves and listen to Him!

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  4. I've had some pity parties in my day. Glad you stopped believing the lies {cause that's exactly what they are}! Love you! Have you ever listened to "A Broken Hallelujah" or "Overcomer" by Mandisa! They're so good for the hard times - at least they've been speaking to me lately.
    Blessings,
    -Bess-

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    1. Yes, they really are lies! I've actually caught myself listening to lies lately and am so glad that He's stepped in to tell me that they're lies and not the truth.

      And I love listening to Mandisa's music so I can't wait to check out those songs! I'm sure I've heard them before, I just don't always recognize songs by their titles. :)

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  5. Yes Yes Yes! God totally steps in and speaks to us and it is amazing!

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    1. It's so hard to believe that He doesn't when I'm in situations like these. Thank goodness He steps in when we need it most (even if I'm too stubborn to admit it!). :)

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  6. How cool. :)

    Yes, I believe that God speaks to us in the ways that we will listen. For some people, I think it's directly and others are indirectly. I'm so overanalytical and constantly having noise in my head that it often times comes through other people, or things I read, or dreams, or whatever. We've found an arrangement that works, I think, haha.

    And even though that pity party started as a spiral, it's so great that you didn't stay there. That you got reminded and lifted out of that way of thinking.

    It happens sometimes, but being aware of it and choosing something different is so important! :)

    And also: I am liking all of the tweaks I am seeing around here... especially the "new here" page. And I tweeted it to you, too, but I was so pleasantly surprised to see my link in the sidebar! It means so much, Kiki -- especially coming from you, a blogger who I respect and enjoy reading so much!!! :)

    --Erika
    http://www.chimerikal.com

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    1. I do, too! I definitely think that He uses other people, bloggers, songs, and His voice alone to speak to us. If I think too much into it, it's a little weird, but it's also really cool, too!

      And thanks girl! I saw a few other blogs that I like create a "new here" page and I really like the idea of having one, so I naturally had to make one of my own. And thanks for the tweet! As you can probably tell, I'm still new to it, but I'm grateful for fellow tweeters like you who welcome me into it! :)

      And of course I'm going to include you in that sidebar! I've loved reading your thoughts and always learn something new about myself + life when I read your posts.

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  7. This post is just perfect – short, sweet, and full of so much truth! I'm definitely one to hold pity parties for myself, and I really need to learn to let God in on them so He can turn it all into joy. The enemy lets us fall into these negative thoughts so easily, but we make the choice to let God overcome them! Amen, girl!

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    1. Oh trust me, I hold pity parties for myself all the time (like really, I do). But it's remembering that I have a choice to either host it/attend it OR let God crash it that's been the most help getting out of them.

      p.s. I've actually been trying to write some shorter posts here and there so I'm glad you liked it! :)

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  8. I just noticed you changed the lay out. I really like it.

    As for this post....its spot on! I was feeling a pity party coming on this morning and I turned on my worship music to praise God in my weakness. Immediately I began to feel relief from all that was troubling my mind. I know the enemy is out on the prowl to make me feel inadequate again. He's not winning today or ever, I'm over coming because I know my breakthrough is near.

    Oh and I was totally one of those people that was skeptical about God speaking to people until He spoke to me it was the most wondrous but frightening thing I ever experienced.

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    1. Aw, thanks girl! I have an unhealthy obsession with changing my blog design and I'm pretty sure I change it at least once a month (it's terrible, I know). :)

      And worship music always helps me, too! There's nothing like positive music to help change your attitude and perspective on things.

      Amen to what you said--"He [the enemy] isn't winning today, or EVER." LOVED that and I'm so happy that you're not letting Him in!

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  9. :) I find that looking for reasons to be thankful helps lift me right out of that rut :) love you girly!! XOOX

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    1. So true! I actually find that that helps, too! I think it must have been Ann Voskamp that taught me that one! :)

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