What Faith Can Do

When I first heard of blogging (but had no intentions of starting one),

I was curious if I were to start a blog, what would it be about. 

Would I put my pictures (apparently yes :P), my name (no), should I remain anonymous (yes..kinda)?

Well, life wasn't all smiles for me.

Actually that's why my blog title is 1.2.3 smile. 

Cause sometimes even when life is tough, just smile. 

I use to see it as putting up a front, you shouldn't air your dirty laundry out for the world.

 No one needs to hear bout your crap. 

It's none of their business.

So initially, I thought if I would ever write a blog, it would be a sad gloomy blog.

A place for me to rant, with no one knowing who I am.

But as I got older, I started to see things differently. Life isn't really all that bad.

Some people have it so much worst.

I know I have a lot to be thankful for everyday. 

There was this time when I basically counted ALL my blessings.

Even the most simplest ones. 

And instantly, I realized that I was the luckiest girl alive. 

Heck, being alive was a blessing in itself! C:

And I thank God for that every night! 

Anyhow, watching this video my youth leader from home posted on FB inspired me to write this

Here's the video,

What an amazing testimony. And I love the song!!!

I can only hope to be so strong in faith if something that terrible happens to me.

I can honestly say that God has given me a few test and trials in my life, as well as miracles.

Most of the time I have no idea why certain things have to happen.

I question Him -never blame though- wonder why.

I know there's a purpose and reason but I just don't see it.

But years later, I tend to see why those things do happen. 

I understand, and I see how much I've grown from those experiences. 

Anyways,

After watching that video, it made me realize, 

Why on earth did I not think of writing about all the positive stuff and praising God for what I do have?? 

Why did I wanna be an "emo" blogger? 

Why did I want to share my sadness and not my happiness?

It seems so stupid now. 

I'm not saying I'll never be upset or angry, 

But that when I do, I'll be a lil more understanding to it.

Knowing there is a bigger picture. That God does have a plan.

And everything that happens makes me who I am today. C:

Gonna end here with a quote I really like:

"Experience is the hardest teacher because it gives the test first, then the lesson"

(not sure who said/wrote it :P )

<3 XOXO

-Linnies-

Btw, stay tuned for this Friday (26/8), will be my 1 year anniversary in Canada post! :D