An Accident??! (Chapter/Day 2)

I had a life changing experience, literally! And the funny thing is... I needed it! (Shocking, right?!)
I was in a car accident. It wasn't bad at all. I definitely had an angel beside me. But the Lord sure knows how to get my attention, that's for sure! It was on the 27th of September. The funny thing, IF I was doing this bible study everyday (as I should have been doing)... I would have missed an amazing encounter with God. I started off this way- because day 2 of the purpose is titled (NO JOKE) AS: "You are NOT an Accident". No irony there- that's ALL God!!

The main meaning of this chapter was: God doesn't make mistakes. or I think Albert Einstein said it well, " God doesn't play dice". Think if he were to even have you a year younger, or older- how different your life would be? your parents lives? the teachers you may or may not have had, people you would meet. The feeling of being planned down to your very first minutes, doesn't th8at make you feel special?? WANTED?? YES!!!

How cool is it that you can think so deep into this!? He had to create my mom and dad at the right time... the right moment! His timing is literally perfect!

The thing that hit me.. (no pun intended); but, I did have a moment of pure forfeit. I was driving, and I was in NO control of the car! And I can tell you, with all my heart- I was trying to have FULL CONTROL. I slammed into a wall! A WALL!!! nothing hit me, I didn't hit anyone... it was a NON MOVING object that I HIT! (Of course, this does TOTALLY sound like an "Ashley" thing to do, but never the less..)


God wanted me to loose control that day. Yes, now I have a damaged car to deal with, insurance, blah blah blah... worldly worries.
At the end of the day, I feel blessed to have even caught on to what REALLY happened that night. I guess I needed a good hit! An actual accident. or was it?


All I know, is that I am here. And I KNOW I am here for a reason. Even if it is just until tomorrow.

You know, the first time I did this study, boy did I get hit with some hard life stuff! And I remember now, one important thing that grandpa and grandma and I got out of it: "If you are being tempted, challenged,bullied, or bruised....- then you MUST be doing something right! The devil doesn't hurt you when you are on his team, so take temptation not as a hardship-but as a compliment!!

I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!
That's all for tonight, have a busy day ahead.

As always, Prayers wanted.

It's NOT about you (comma Ashley)!

The purpose driven life! I did this amazing study about a year or so ago and IT CHANGED MY LIFE!!! Sadly, with me being involved in this world-I was/am starting to loose my amazing and needed knowledge about my life and how to live in this life. The thing is, God knows that I am not a lightheaded person. He knows that if he just brushes me with a feather (to go in the right direction), I will feel it! But- not acknowledge it , and run and FAST to the other side just to see what he was trying to hide me from. The thing with me is, I don't want to do bad- I am just sooo curious as to what He is protecting me from. Like when you visit a fancy restaurant and you excuse yourself to the bathroom.... you REALLY don't need to use the restroom- you just want to see what it looks like. and how pretty it is, and if there was any FREE samples! ;)

I hope that somewhat explains my childish reactions to God's love.

So, today I am starting The purpose driven life again. I do have a request though....
I did this study with grandma and grandpa and it changed my relationships with them so much, that I want you all to be able to experience this joy of knowledge of truth as we were able to. The three of us (If I may speak for all of us) are now more than earthly family members tied together by generations and last names, we are brothers and sisters in Christ. We are forever together. There is a bond there, that no one thing can ever break apart.



I will be starting chapter one tonight, and as the title of this blog so nicely reads, the chapter is: It all starts with God.


This week has been a very hard and emotional week for me. And of course today's lesson is showing us that its never about us. God is good, am I right?!
I have written some thoughts down in my journal about tonight's lesson. Does any one have any other perspectives or thoughts?
Please share if you do.
Well, until tomorrow.

As always, prayers wanted.
Have a blessed night.

NEW NEW NEW!!!

I know it has been FOREVER since I have updated my blog.
There is no excuse, I just got lazy :).
BUT SOOOOO MUCH has happened since my last post.
I am at a new job now, and I LOVE IT!
I am the Leasing Agent at Cedar Court Apartments in TACOMA, WA. It's more South than I would have wanted, but at least I have a job. So no real complaints there.
I also live here. I love it because there is an AWESOME gym and FREE tanning! (score!!!)



Life has been great! It's been moving fast, but it's a good thing. It keeps me busy and out of trouble (that was for Grandpa).
I am 24 now. I can't believe it! Time goes by so fast!
I recently moved as well, I am not done unpacking at all! I need Amanda here to help me figure out where everything goes! its a 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It's cute and "Ashley" size, but I still have no idea where to put everything. ha!
I have to work weekends here at the office, BUT once we get our numbers up a bit I get to have Sundays off. So that's a good push for me for sure!

well, That is it for today. and once I take pictures of the finished apartment I will put up pictures.