~ Valentines 2016 ~ #InstaLove ~ Day 5 ~ Love Is ~

~ #InstaLove ~

~ Day 5 ~

~ Love Is ~

Today's #Valentine2016 post is simple . Wonder if you're in love ? Wish there where some guidelines , clear cut rules , or that neon sign we all wish for at times of such decision ?! Well , here it is . I read once of someone advising their child , who believed themselves to possibly be in love , to replace the word " love " in the verses below , with the name of the person they had been considering giving their heart to . After replacing " love " with the persons name they then asked them to truly consider was this person " patient , kind , humble " etc, and if the answer was " no " , then why ? Why isn't this person " respectful , unselfish , calm " etc. and could they truly consider being with someone who didn't fit this criteria , for the rest of their life ?! It settled within my heart what a wise choice that parent had made . They hadn't shared their thoughts on the significant other , they didn't share their experiences , and they didn't say what everyone else does in this situation . They pointed them directly to the word of God . The very one that gave love it's name . I must say , that while I am contented in my singleness , at least at the moment , if ever I find myself or someone I love asking themselves the questions of love , I will refer back to 1 Corinthians 13 : 4-8 . I can think of no better advice to give .

 

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

"4 Love is patient , love is kind . It does not envy , it does not boast , it is not proud . 5 It does not dishonor others , it is not self-seeking , it is not easily angered , it keeps no record of wrongs .

 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth .

7 It always protects , always trusts , always hopes , always perseveres .
8 Love never fails......"

 

 

 

 

 

 

~ Liberty University ~ Winter Jam ~ Knoxville , TN ~ #NewMusicMondayOnFriday ~

Me and a few of my favorite people that I met
through my time at Liberty University .
#Bffs #LUAlumni

Hey y'all !!! I am excited to be representing my alma mater , Liberty University at next weekends Winter Jam stop in Knoxville , TN . I am really looking forward to helping out as well as being back in a concert environment . It's been a long time and it will be nice to not be running around like crazy for once at a show . I will of course give a #NewMusicMonday review of the artists and show at a later time . If you are at the show please feel free to stop by and say hello !!!

Until then , if you would like to get more information on Liberty University or are ready to apply,  you can do so by going through my personal referral link , http://refer.lu/staciedavis . When using my personal referral link your application fee will be waived .

If you have any questions please feel free to let me know and I'll help out in whatever way I can .

See you next weekend at Winter Jam !!!!

~ #RightHere ~ By Charles Billingsly ~ Coming Soon ~ #NewMusicMondayOnThursday ~

Hey Gang !!! I am super amped to announce I am going to be apart of Charles Billingsley's launch team for his newest album " Right Here " , set to be releasing in March . So , expect some #NewMusicMonday posts @ #TheFaithJournals on the album , tour dates , etc . I will also be sharing updates on #Insta as well as on my #Facebook . I had the privilege of working with Charles in my #LibertyUniversity days and I have zero doubt that this album will be excellent .

I recently listened to the title cut ‪#‎RightHere‬ from Charles Billingsley upcoming album . I do not know that I can properly articulate at the moment how perfect it is . I've had a bit of a day and the words just spoke to the day that I was having . Wild how the Lord does that sometimes . Reassuring us , reminding us and speaking to our specific situations in unexpected ways . Y'all know I can be a tough critic when it comes to m'jams , but I can say w all my heart I look forward to the rest of this album and sharing with you . I plan on listening to #RightHere several more times.....in the next hour . Lol!!!!

I am so excited to be able to support he and his team in this way !!!!! Keep an eye out for more info as the release date gets closer!!!!

~ Valentines 2016 ~ #InstaLove ~ Day 4 ~

~ #InstaLove ~

~ Day 4 ~

~ Love is Comical ~

 

" " If I make you breakfast in bed  , a simple " thank you " , is all I need .

Not all of this , " how did you get in my house ? " business . "

 

 

Love is comical . Don't forget to laugh now and then . At yourself if nothing else . One of my life mottos is ," If I don't laugh , I'll surely cry " . I do not see how couples that don't laugh together and sometimes at one another , survive . Life is hard . Love is hard . Its always good to be able to find the humor in a situation . 📱❤️😘#Valentines2016 #Day4 #NewYears2016 #Day35 #FunnyValentine 

~ Valentines 2016 ~ #InstaLove ~ Day 3 ~

~ #InstaLove ~

~ Day 3 ~

~ Love Yourself  First ~

 

As I continue with the #Valentines2016 posts , todays post is about you . Not the person you think is dreamy . Not the person your family thinks you should give your number to . Not the person your friends shoved you " accidentally " into at a restaurant . Not the you, you want/hope to be . Not the you , you use to be . It is about YOU all YOU and who you are RIGHT NOW . Love is like any other word spoken to you in the sense that if you don't believe it for yourself it is a wasted word . Someone can be told they are beautiful/handsome every day , but if they do not believe for themselves it doesn't even matter . Same with love . If you do not believe you are worth loving then you will not be able to believe it when someone tells you they love you . Calling someone , who quite possibly is an amazing person , they are a liar.  I STRONGLY believe in living a bit of life on your own before getting into a serious relationship . It can be a challenge , but it can also be a real joy and eye opener . Eat at a restaurant by yourself , go to a movie alone , take a road trip solo , live in a apt/house by yourself for 6 mo . - 1 year . Pay bills in your name from your pay check . Be apart of something like a Bible study , book club , painting class , etc.  as a solo . Handle a car problem, house problem , etc . on your own creativity and resourcefulness . Doing these things helps to build ones self esteem . I promise I am not fibbing on this one . You don't have to do the entire list or even the list as I wrote it , but I just really encourage you to live some life solo . Before we can truly love someone else properly , we must first learn to love ourselves for exactly who we are in this moment and I believe doing these kinds of things help us to do that . Happy Valentines loves !!!! You are beautiful . You are strong . You are worthy of love . Point blank . 📱❤️😘 #Valentines2016 #Day3 #NewYears2016 #Day34 #Love #YouBeYou #Strong #SheRaPrincessOfPower #FirstThingsFirst #Regram #Torrid

~ Valentines 2016 ~ #InstaLove ~ Day 2 ~

 

~ #InstaLove ~

~ Day 2 ~
~ The One ~

 

Having worked in a college environment for so long I had the opportunity to see a variety of people in a variety of relationships .  So many people settle just because they are tired of being on their own or feeling lonely . I heard a pastor say once , " you think you're lonely now ?! Settle and marry the wrong person and tell me how lonely you are then . " It left an undeniable mark on me when it came to the importance of waiting on God in this area of ones life . Single , dating or even engaged friends , it isn't worth what you'd get in the settling to try and rush Gods plan for you . PLEASE try to keep in mind the truth that God is FOR you and your best interest is His concern . He is NOT holding out on you . He is at work for you . Rest in the beautiful freedom and peace that can bring . 📱❤️😘 #Regram #Valentines2016 #Day2 #NewYears2016 #Day33 #HeIsForYou #HeIsWithYou #HeHasYou #HisPlans> #HisTiming> ❤️ When waiting on God , nothing is wasted .

~ Valentines 2016 ~ #InstaLove ~ Day 1 ~

~ #InstaLove ~

~ Day 1 ~
~ Let's Switch Focus ~

Don't let yourself be discouraged or defeated by the things that haven't happened yet . How about we concentrate on something that can happen right now ??!! I wanna challenge you to a random act of kindness . It doesn't have to be on Valentines or even for Valentines , specifically . Instead of being consumed by things you want, the discouragement you may be feeling and the waiting that sometimes happens when waiting on God , for anything , take some time to look beyond yourself . Look around . Who might benefit from a thoughtful surprise ? A letter in the mail ? An encouraging word ? Who around you would be so blessed by an invitation to a meal out ? Love isn't all about romance . Love is about no matter the title of the relationship , giving what has been so freely and abundantly given to us by our heavenly Father , away . We are given an immeasurable amount of love so that we can give immeasurable amounts of love . My goal leading up to Valentines is to share some #InstaTruth #InstaEncouragement & #InstaLove every day .