Well, it's been a while. Let's just say life got busier! I can't believe how each new day is going by faster than the last. Since it is close to Thanksgiving I'm going to list a couple of things I am thankful for real quick! I am thankful that I got to get away a few days and spend time with my family and celebrate my daddy's 60th birthday. So fun! I am thankful that I was given the privilege to sing with the ladies group "His Image" at church. I am thankful that I was able to host a missionary and a table of awesome ladies at the "Shower of Love" event. I am thankful I am up to 18 private students a week! Hallelujah!! I am thankful to be a part of the FBA pastor's wives group, two bible studies, worship team, choir and an acapella group. Most of all I am thankful to be a wife and a mother!
There are still a few things I did not mention, but can you see why I haven't written in a while? I am pretty much brain dead by the end of the day! Haha. But in all seriousness, totally worth it.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Chelsea Slemp Biography
Wanted to tell those of you who don't know me that well a little more about myself. Chelsea Slemp used to be Chelsea Romans. Born and raised in the Nashille area. Chelsea met Matthew Slemp in 2005 at Belmont University. Chelsea Romans became Chelsea Slemp in August 2007. Chelsea Slemp gave birth to Mackenzie Slemp in August 2010!! Best thing ever. :)
Okay that's enough of the whole biography. Let's get a little more personal. :) I became a Christian when I was 12 when I realized I would not feel complete until I asked Jesus to come live in my heart. Since that day, life has been picture perfect.
NOT!!!
Just because you decide that you need Jesus, doesn't mean life is going to be smooth sailing.
More to come...
Okay that's enough of the whole biography. Let's get a little more personal. :) I became a Christian when I was 12 when I realized I would not feel complete until I asked Jesus to come live in my heart. Since that day, life has been picture perfect.
NOT!!!
Just because you decide that you need Jesus, doesn't mean life is going to be smooth sailing.
More to come...
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Two Quick Questions
NUMBER 1- How does one call themself a Christian when they embrace all other religions??? Totally WRONG.....Jesus is the ONLY way, ONLY truth and ONLY life people!!!!John 14:6. Exodus 23:24 "Do not bow down before their gods or worship them or follow their practices. You must demolish them and break their sacred stones to pieces." That's pretty clear to me!
Also, along the same lines as the perfectionism post yesterday... I thought to myself today, 'why do I constantly beat myself up for not being a certain way?' That is almost like telling God that he messed up when He created me. We are all uniquely different.
NUMBER 2- Why not love who God created? God sure does.
ISAIAH 43:1-7 What a great passage of scripture talking about how we are precious and honored in His sight. He loves us! And we were created for His glory.
So try and love yourself a little more. God does not make mistakes. :)
Also, along the same lines as the perfectionism post yesterday... I thought to myself today, 'why do I constantly beat myself up for not being a certain way?' That is almost like telling God that he messed up when He created me. We are all uniquely different.
NUMBER 2- Why not love who God created? God sure does.
ISAIAH 43:1-7 What a great passage of scripture talking about how we are precious and honored in His sight. He loves us! And we were created for His glory.
So try and love yourself a little more. God does not make mistakes. :)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Perfectionism vs. Excellence
Today I became a believer that I am a perfectionist. You want to let yourself down? Believe in being perfect. It's not going to happen! Only Jesus is perfect. I thank God that when He looks at me, He sees me as His beautiful creation who is striving to become more like Him.
Trust me when I say, I am no where near perfect and I decided this morning that I am going to be more realistic when I look at others who seem like they really "have their stuff together". Because I know that every single person on this Earth is a sinner and has struggles just like I do....DAILY!
This morning in "Keepers of the Heart and Home" we talked about perfectionism and how it plays a vital role in our society. Magazines, News, Reality TV, Movies, etc. all create expections in the world that creates little voices in our head telling us that we are not as good as this model or actress or successful business woman on the news. Be encouraged! Those voices can be turned off when you turn to God.
What's so wrong with trying to be perfect? Well for starters you lose sight of what's really important in life. If you can't stop working on something until it's perfect, you'll never stop! Think about all the opportunities you're missing out on while you're trying to "perfect" something. Nothing is quite as good as it could have or should have been, focusing on the negative. This one can really affect the people around you. You tend to focus on what did not get done, instead of what you DID get done. If you sincerely did the best you could do with the time that you had, rest in that. This is where excellence comes in to play. It is important that you do things with excellence, to the best of your ability, and be proud of yourself and what you accomplished! Not nit-picking at every single thing you could have done a certain way. Boy is that exhausting.
If you are stuck in the perfectionistic bubble, go to God for his grace is sufficient! Here are a few verses to help you change your perfectionistic ways.
Psalm 18:30-32
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
Galatians 5:1 Christ has set us free....we need not be a slave to anything, even our own need or desire to be perfect. (Chelsea's interpretation)
Ephesians 2:8-9- "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, -and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast." Ringing any bells? We can't do anything at all to make God love us any more or any LESS than He already does. Thank you Jesus!
Zephaniah 3:17- "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save,He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."
Hope you enjoyed this first entry. Try to make some adjustments to your expections, as I plan on doing this week to enjoy life a little more!
Trust me when I say, I am no where near perfect and I decided this morning that I am going to be more realistic when I look at others who seem like they really "have their stuff together". Because I know that every single person on this Earth is a sinner and has struggles just like I do....DAILY!
This morning in "Keepers of the Heart and Home" we talked about perfectionism and how it plays a vital role in our society. Magazines, News, Reality TV, Movies, etc. all create expections in the world that creates little voices in our head telling us that we are not as good as this model or actress or successful business woman on the news. Be encouraged! Those voices can be turned off when you turn to God.
What's so wrong with trying to be perfect? Well for starters you lose sight of what's really important in life. If you can't stop working on something until it's perfect, you'll never stop! Think about all the opportunities you're missing out on while you're trying to "perfect" something. Nothing is quite as good as it could have or should have been, focusing on the negative. This one can really affect the people around you. You tend to focus on what did not get done, instead of what you DID get done. If you sincerely did the best you could do with the time that you had, rest in that. This is where excellence comes in to play. It is important that you do things with excellence, to the best of your ability, and be proud of yourself and what you accomplished! Not nit-picking at every single thing you could have done a certain way. Boy is that exhausting.
If you are stuck in the perfectionistic bubble, go to God for his grace is sufficient! Here are a few verses to help you change your perfectionistic ways.
Psalm 18:30-32
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
Galatians 5:1 Christ has set us free....we need not be a slave to anything, even our own need or desire to be perfect. (Chelsea's interpretation)
Ephesians 2:8-9- "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, -and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast." Ringing any bells? We can't do anything at all to make God love us any more or any LESS than He already does. Thank you Jesus!
Zephaniah 3:17- "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save,He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."
Hope you enjoyed this first entry. Try to make some adjustments to your expections, as I plan on doing this week to enjoy life a little more!
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