1 - 1 Six

Hi Everyone,

So unless you are just coming to my blog, and this is the first post you have read of mine, you know for a fact, that I'm a born-again Christian...at least I hope you know that for a fact! Anyways, my point is, that I'm not one to not bring up my faith in Jehovah on a very regular basis, however, proclaiming my faith is quite different then living it out. I can easily say that I love Jesus, but unless I live it out on a daily basis, it means nothing; it's all just empty words. (James 2:14-26)

I would REALLY like to think that my life exemplifies Christ in pretty much everything I say and do, but I'm human so, obviously, that is not the case! Without going into details, God has convicted my soul about an area of my life that I let my sinful nature take over, and it really humbled me. I do not want there to be a space in between me and my Creator and I 100% do NOT want to cause Him to be disappointed in how I live my life. We alll make mistakes so I'm not going to beat myself up for too long about it. It is a gift, though, to know that no matter how many times I stray, as long as I come back to His throne with a humble heart and willingess to change, He is right there, ready to pick up where we "left off."

Awhile back I posted about my tattoos on my arms and this isn't going to be about why I got them and whether tattoos are okay or not. I will say, though, that being able to look at them when I doubt myself worth and having them to help remind me that His grace is greater than any sin I commit, is a blessing. I know I have His Word, Spirit, and other Christians to remind me of that too, but for me this has been a blessing...and He's used them to be witnessing tools which is another wonderful thing! 

These pictures were taking right after I added the words, which is why they look sore.

I'm not writing this post to show off my new tattoo mind you, but I think sharing why I got it is a great reminder to me, and hopefully to whoever happens to read this, how we are supposed to live boldly for Christ even when it's not "normal." So my newest tattoo is clearly 1-1 Six, even though, the photo is backwards because it was taken in a mirror. This stand for Romans 1:16 and is basically a declaration to the world that I am not ashamed of the gospel or of my faith. However, a lot of people don't know what it stands for because they either aren't saved, or they don't listen to Christian Rap, which is mainly where that symbol is advertised. Lecrae and a few other Christian rap artists are known as the "116 Clique," and that's where it comes from.

I kind of feel like this post is a little all over the place, and not exactly to the point, but I just wanted to remind you all that no matter what you say you believe, it does no good if you don't live it out. He is the King of the World and He deserves to be followed with EVERY piece of our heart, mind and soul! I'm in no way perfect, but I love my Creator with all my heart and soul, and I truly desire to please Him in all I say and do! He is a good good Father and I don't know where I'd be without Him!

I hope that even though this is by far not my most well written blog entry, that you can gain something from what He's been reminding me of lately.

Until Next Time!
<3Abi