YES.

This year has been amazing. I graduated from college, got two promotions at my job, networked with a large amount of people that can help me in my endeavors, and most importantly, strengthened my relationship with God. I have seen new life for families and also seen some people pass away.There's been numerous times where I've gained a new perspective of the world, life and the essence of being within this year. God has done nothing but blessed me, and I owe it all to Him. I'm excited about this upcoming year. So much so, that I have decided to not set any goals or make any resolutions. I am just going to grow in the Lord and let Him have his way in my life. If you take anything from this, the most important thing I can tell you is that Jesus loves you. Get a personal relationship with Him. He can be the best friend you have. He'll never leave you, nor will he not be there to listen to your prayers. He loves you and wants to bless you because you are His creation. You can find all His promises in the Bible. It is the blueprint of how you should live your life. In my 22 years of life, I have never found it to steer me wrong. Ask Jesus into your heart today and make Him your personal Lord and Savior. Make a conscious decision to follow Him, and miss a Devil's hell. I am always here to help you if you ever want to make the biggest step in your life, which I PROMISE YOU, it will be. Be safe, all of you. God bless you, and see you next year.

I AM FREE.

Location: Newport News, Virginia

Holding the rope for you, that's what I do

My love for you is true .. But can I count on you?

You want to know what's inside , can you handle the truth?

The secrets I've held inside of me , can you be my diary? You want to see the inner me shine through.

How can I? I'm tainted.

Heart is heavy, so much to bare .. In this world and all of the cares .. Who can I run to?

Never forgetting where I come from , I hold my head high. I tuck my shoulders back ..

That first step I take, it leads to my future...

No turning back now , when I was down I lost sight.. Now I have risen , and I'm ready for the fight ..

I can't contain it ; My strength, I carry my own cross ... My vision , I see it .. It is no longer lost .. My heart, its no longer tainted . I have the power , I can endure .. This I know for sure. . .

I am free , no chains holding me . Here I am, standing tall, I look as if I was never flawed. Through it all .. I am still ME , This is not an ACT , this is who I am.

-KELLY WILSON

6 GRAPES.....

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

When my cousin and I used to stay over my grandparent's house after Christmas for like a week, we'd play in their backyard that was like a huge field! My Grandma had these big fruit trees all around the yard and we used them to play hide and seek and tag with them. Well this particular Christmas, my cousin got a kiddie golf set, and we were playing with it outside. I had got one too, so we pretended to sword fight with them. Then, because I was a kid, I decided to swing at the trees, knocking down fruit and leaves and flowers.

She had these BIG HUGE grape trees and I was just swinging away at them without a care in the world.

So later, my Pop-Pop came out of the house, and called for us front and center. He was a military officer, so he treated us like soldiers. He held out his hand and asked us one easy question.

"Did you do this?"

Being the kid I was, (btw, I was the slickest of the slick, ask about me), I replied:

"We were hitting on the trees, but I don't know if those were because of us."

.....

Even my cousin looked at me like,

"SERIOUSLY?"

Then, my Grandfather said something to me that I will never forget.

He said:

"YOU COULD GO TO HELL OVER SIX GRAPES."

I knew what he meant, he knew what he meant, and I was humbled on the spot.

With that, he turned around and went inside.

I tell you to this day, I do NOT lie.

I may feel bad about the truth sometimes, but I will always remember that.

And he's right. I could have. I look at all the things I know I've had no business doing, but didn't care, because sin was more comfortable and convenient for me. I realize that when I die and go to judgement, I'm gonna watch my life and it will be required of me to make an account for all I've ever done.

It's important that I stress this point. This judgement is for everyone.Your life is one big Youtube video. Everything you've ever thought, said or done is being recorded as we speak, and can either work for or against you.

For some people, IT'S GONNA SUCK.

Think about your life and what you are about. Is it pleasing to God? Is it wretched? You're old enough where you know right from wrong, and if you don't, you at least know who to consult about putting your life in the right direction. How is your application looking? Are you following God's word?

If your life is not acceptable in His eyes, I encourage you to ask for forgiveness, as I have. Of course, none of us are perfect,but the closer and closer you get to God (the truth), the further and further you fall away from grapes (the lie).

God bless you.

ONE DAY.....

11:51pmKatrina

so...what is your position on the rapture?

lol

11:57pmKatrina

are you there?

11:58pmMe

yeah, sorry

but you were supposed to go first!

LOL

11:58pmKatrina

lol ok fine I will...

11:58pmMe

LOLOL

Today

12:00amKatrina

I honestly dont know what my position is on the rapture. Its something I dont think we are suppose to figure out. If God really wanted us to know then He would have told us.

12:00amMe

WOW.

INSIHTFUL!

I t's something I ponder from time to time.

12:01amKatrina

I dont think that the rapture is something that we can prepare for other than making sure we are on the right path

gothca

12:01amMe

That's soooo profound, Katrina. And it makes a lot of sense.

12:02amKatrina

haha I just came up with it lol

12:03amMe

He told us He was coming back, and essentially, that's something that's more important than whether we're gonna dissapear or not. LOL

12:04amKatrina

true

I think if we did know the day we are to leave this earth then we wouldn't go through some of the trials we face and we would have a completely different outlook on life.

12:06amMe

C'MON, NOW!

12:06amKatrina

haha

12:06amMe

Because we'd just say, as long as I'm forgiven before this time. lol

12:07amKatrina

yep

Or we would change our idea of free will

12:07amMe

LORD!

lol

12:08amKatrina

everything we would do would catapult us even further to the end.

12:08amMe

This is good stuff

so the fact that he promised to give us an expected end, just furthers the fact that He formed our destiny before we were born LOL

This is a true revelation!

SUMMER SHALL LIVE FOREVER.....

Location: Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

This summer has offered a PLETHORA of crazy things!!! One being my trip to Atlantic City with my guy friends. So, I decided to ask,

LADIES!!!

WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED TO YOU, THIS SUMMER, THAT YOU'LL NEVER FORGET?

I'Lyn Symone Simmons

"My dentist tried to convert me to Islam lol"

Kaera Mims

"I found out I was pregnant with my second child" :-)!

Kyra Johnson

"I met a Seventh-day Rastafarian!"

Jaclyn Gwaltney "

My beautiful second born child was born!"

Deanna Ward

"Awesome marriage retreat, the first of many..."

Suzy Jacquet

"Became a Registered Nurse."

Shannon Bellamy-Fogg

"Became a Nursing Instructor"

Je'Nein Ferrell ‎

"@Kyra: Woah to the 7th day Rasta...@Micah: Left you guys - **sniff**"

DREAMS.....

Location: Hampton, Virginia 2010

Joel 2:28: "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions."

God has given us the ability to have aspirations and ambitions. Because of this, I ask,

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM?

Brian Birkbeck

"To make it as a famous Music Producer/ Songwriter and to HELP those in need thru the Love and Strength of My Lord Jesus Christ because giving is the ultimate gift to me."

Simone Campbell

"To know/feel what it really means to be happy!"

Jamie Franklin

"To open a bakery that specializes in cupcakes."

Ashley Pollard

"To publish one of my novels and be a good mother one day."

Mayjor Johnson

"To publish my novel ideas, graduate with a degree, and to help my family."

JeMaul Redmond

"Not a dream but a goal: Help those in need.
My dream: Make a name for myself."

Xena Morgan

"To be happy."

"To be a mommy, to be a physical therapist, to see the world..."

Julya Baer

"i want to direct my own films."

"One day."

"And own my own dance theater."

Encourage your brothers and sisters.

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

2:25amDEF

can u give me some encouraging words just outta no where

por favor?

2:26amMe

Jesus loves you,

I love you,

The people around you love you.

You have a true purpose in this world.

There is something that God put you on this earth to do.

2:27amDEF

Thank You!

2:27amMe

You've come so far, and there's no reason to turn back now

2:27amDEF

you're awsome

i needed that!!

2:27amMe

one more thing lol

Your voice is AWESOMEFUL

2:28amDEF

lol

2:28amMe

everything ok?

2:28amDEF

no not really

2:28amMe

talk to me

2:28amDEF

i dont even know where to begin

2:29amMe

start at the beginning

2:29amDEF

i feel like everything is going wrong for me no matter how much im trying to do right

like im just giving and giving all i have and feel i have nothings left, im like in tears right now

2:30amMe

I understand how you feel.

I feel like I put myself on the line for people, but never get the same help when I need it, right?

2:31amDEF

true

2:31amMe

My thing is that for too long,

I put my trust in man.

You can see people, and people are always there when you want them to be,

2:33amMe

Then I read in my bible where it says: "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all his righteousness, and ALL these things shall be added unto you.

"

2:33amDEF

amen

2:34amMe

See, the reason we feel sometimes like we are not fully satisfied, is because the reality is , that we aren't.

2:35amMe

We work so hard to fufill our physical life, that we starve and neglect our spiritual life.

2:35amDEF

yea, sometimes im just like God what is going on what else?? ya know?

2:35amMe

But it would all be so simple if we focus long enough to remember for the rest of our lives that we're not alone in this.

Man can do BUT so much for us.

2:37amMe

So, DEF, be encouraged to tell God how you feel. Talk to him like you talk to me. If you feel like something sucks, say "Lord, this sucks!"

That's what I do LOL

2:38amDEF

Thank you SO MUCH Micah

i didnt know who else to write on my IM list lol

2:39amMe

No problem.

haha, I'm always here, if you ever just wanna talk

2:40amDEF

okay!

lol

2:40amMe

five dollars per convo

2:40amDEF

text much?

lol

forget it

2:40amMe

when I get my phone yeah

LOL

ok, three dollars, but that's as low as I can go

2:41amDEF

$2.99 ?

2:41amMe

sure

2:41amDEF

lol

deal

2:41amMe

sweet

lol

2:42amDEF

Im giving it to you in straight pennies too

2:42amMe

Actually, if you could do pesos, that would work a lot better

2:43amDEF

lol

2:43amMe

idk where you're gonna get them, but make it happen!

2:44amDEF

lol

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