Video: Footprints in the Sand

This song is a good reminder that God is with us always ~ even and especially in the hard times.



"Footprints In The Sand" by Leona Lewis

You walked with me
Footprints in the sand
And helped me understand
Where I'm going

You walked with me
When I was all alone
With so much unknown
Along the way

And just when I
I thought I'd lost my way
You gave me strength to carry on
That's when I heard you say

I promise you
I'm always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow
And despair

And I'll carry you
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand
When I'm weary
Well I know you'll be there
Cause I can feel you
When you say

I promise you
I'm always there
When your heart is filled with sadness and despair
Oh, I'll carry you
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

[choir]

When your heart is full of sadness and despair
I'll carry you
When you need a friend

I promise you
I'm always there
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints
In the sand

* Shari's Beauty Tip List *

Today, I'm bringing you some additional info so you can be a fashionista in-the-know! This is my beauty-tip list for you:


Vintage jewelry. Can you say charm bracelet? Ask your mom, grandma or aunt to dig deep into their jewelry boxes and find an old charm bracelet from high school days. Tell them that you want to wear it! Try anything with ribbons, pearls and crystal beads.


Embellished tees. Leave your necklaces and scarves at home, and wear a Tee that’s already decorated. Or buy a do-it-yourself kit and add some jewels to a T-shirt you already own.


Neon. Bright is in! Wear combos of black and pink, red and purple or neon green!


Sparkly shoes. These beauties will dress up your casual jeans or finish your dressiest dress. Find them in wedges, heels and ballet flats.


Metallic eye makeup. OK, go easy on this one, but a little sparkle is fun for your homecoming dance or a fun Saturday night out with friends. Don’t go overboard, but add a little dash of gold or silver in place of eye color. Try Fine Wink by “Wet ‘n Wild” for $1.99 at most drugstores. It’s a soft pinky-beige you’re sure to love!


Green nail polish. Go green on your nails and show the world you care!


Wavy hair. Go natural with your curly hair, or use a curling iron to add some soft waves to your straight hair.


Leopard print. This fashion statement is BIG this season. Find a belt, purse or shoes with this outstanding print to show your style.


Leggings. These come in patterns, denim, solids and textures. Wear a long and loose shirt with this fall and winter trend.


Ruffles. Wear a pretty blouse and soften any look with ruffles. Find them on purses, vests, sweaters and skirts.


Now you’re in the know with this fun fashion extra.


Shari Braendel hosts conferences for teen girls and their moms and shows her audience “how to be in without letting it all hang out!” Her popular Modest is Hottest Fashion Show and Real Beauty Conference includes sessions on personal style tips, color and makeup ideas and how to buy the right jeans. Shari teaches girls that how they dress on the outside shows the world who they are on the inside. To bring Shari to your church, please visit her at ShariBraendel.com.

Did you know that Shari is the fashion editor for Susie Magazine? If you'd like to subscribe Susie Magazine, visit www.susiemagazine.com.

Where is God When I Hurt?

By: Kristen Sigmon

We tend to do great with God when life is good, but what happens when God allows hard times in our lives? We get angry. We begin to doubt. We question why He lets things happen. He could have prevented this so why didn’t He?

Life crises tend to cause faith crises.

Breaking up with your boyfriend.
The death of a parent or grandparent.
The death of a friend who didn’t know Jesus personally.
A natural disaster or tragedy that causes the death of thousands.
Finding out your best friend betrayed you.

It’s unrealistic for us to think that if we’re Christian we should just be able to accept the situations God hands us and smile through them. As Christians we should be have hope remembering God is preparing something great for us after this life. But the pain we experience in this life is very real and it hurts! We have to feel our pain in order to get through it.

When you face a hard time, these things may help you get through it:

-Tell God how you really feel. God already knows, but He wants us to be real with Him. Our true feelings – even the ugliest ones – don’t make Him love us any less. When we’re real with Him, He can begin healing our hurts. But if we can’t admit to Him our true feelings, chances are we can’t admit them to ourselves either, and we’ll be stuck.

-Read some of the Psalms that express anger and pain. For instance: Psalm 31, 71, 73, 77 and 109. Also, check out Lamentations. I bet you’ll identify with some of the writers’ feelings.

-Find someone to talk to who will encourage you or just listen. Talking to someone helps you process through your situation.

-Pray a simple prayer for what you need. For instance: God help me! Help me get through this. Help me see & feel You here because I feel like You’ve left me.

-Read some of the Psalms for encouragement. For instance: Psalm 40, 121, 116, 136, and 138.

-Finally, try to look for the good in your situation. Can you find one thing to be thankful for? Thank God for it.

The key to coming out of a hard situation well is dealing with your pain and feelings and with God as soon as possible. If you don’t, you may experience harmful consequences later in life, such as bitterness, rage, consistent unhappiness, cynicism, depression, or unbelief.

As Angela pointed out yesterday, God deeply cares for us and what we’re going through. He is a safe place for us to express our emotion. Jesus says, “Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Also David says, “Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall” (Psalm 55:22).

The answer to the question, where is God when I hurt?, is that He’s right there with you. He is always with you and there for you in every situation. We’re here for you too. If you ever want to share a burden or want to request prayer for something going on in your life, just email us at radrevolution@proverbs31.org.

Peace friends,

Kristen