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Myspace Layouts .byAlecia. Myspace LayoutsI am a wretched sinner, knocked broken to my knees! Lord, come rescue me-- save me from myself! This song is the song of my soul right now... my current state. ("Worlds Apart" by Jars of Clay) I thank the Lord for humbling me...My name is Heather. I am 19 years old and am a sophomore in college. I am a psych major and desire with all my heart to be a Marriage and Family Therapist(MFT) focusing in grief, crisis, trauma counseling (continue reading for why :). I am a Jesus freak; I love Him and to go to church. I love my friends and have a heart for people.I know people would probably say I'm nuts for saying what I'm about to say about myself, but I don't care. What I want to say is this: I used to be a self-mutilator, suicidal, disturbed, all that jazz. Yes-- I was a CHRISTIAN doing all of these things. That is what I mean by people saving my life (and God). I want anyone who is struggling to know that God loves you and He takes you just as you are. I know that sounds cheesy, but it's true. I had a hard time believing it at one time, too (and I was already a Christian). I used to be a horrible person-- one of the worst (if not the worst) person(s) I have ever known; I yelled, slandered, threatened, completely trashed one good friend, everything like that. But God saved me and He can save you too. Also, on top of everything, I have endured just about every abuse you can think of. If you ever need to talk about this or anything else or want to know more about God or my story, I am here for you. :) Just slip me a message. :)
Look Jesus..... I have scarred hands too. And I'll walk with you forever-- scarred hand in scarred hand; for the scarred hands of salvation have brought life to the scarred hands of destruction.....Also, God has blessed me immensely-- showing the promise He makes in Jeremiah 29:11-- the verse that I had not known back then but had innately learned to believe-- "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord. 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you a future and a hope.'" God gave me Bobby and no matter what anyone says I think he is an amazing boyfriend and person and has a heart for God. I love him very much and he loves me beyond what I could ever have hoped for. He is a blessing from the Father-- to fulfill my life. The Lord knew... all along... Bobby would be the one-- the one to complete me-- to make me happy-- to be with forever-- and finally brought us together... after having let me and Bobby secretly want to be with each other since 9th grade (13 years old, almost 14, for him and 14 for me... and we are 19 now and got together when he was 18 almost 19 and me 19)... I am so blessed........ Praise the Lord; He is faithful. I want everyone to know that there is hope-- no matter what you have done-- God is a God of second chances (He gave me and Bobby one :). And trusting Him with your future is so worth it! :D I have learned the hard way.... so I use my story to inspire others. I also would like this to be a message-- do not sell yourself short, girls-- you are worth it; and God really will provide the right guy for you! And you are beautiful-- no matter what. :D And God loves you..... please believe that.....
Christian MySpace GraphicsOh my gosh, I like gasped! One verse in this group of verses was the theme verse for VBS! Oh my gosh! (And VBS helped me. :) I did music.) That is like so totally awesome! ^^) God's Word is very powerful and worth following.... *contemplative face*
If you do not make a total commitment
to whatever you are doing,
then you start looking to bail out
the first time the boat starts leaking.
It is tough enough
getting that boat to shore
with everybody rowing,
let alone when a guy stands up
and starts putting his life jacket on.
--Lou Holtz This really spoke to me as I struggle against the enemy to be a righteous, godly woman! :) I need to put all I have into this effort or the limits I have made will not stand in the heat of the battle.
The Keys to Your Heart
You are attracted to good manners and elegance.
In love, you feel the most alive when your partner is patient and never willing to give up on you.
You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring.
You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.
Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with.
Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.
You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.
In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted.
What Are The Keys To Your Heart?This silly little quiz is so right-- all of these things match me! ('cept not so much the alluring or stylish part; don't care to much about that, or necessarily the good manners part 'cause sometimes my BF has issues with that but not too severe of "infractions", and i like that he's in touch with his emotions so it's not such a bad thing and he'd never take his negative emotions out on me i know) I now know..... My God is worth it and that He is my worth. I do think love is a commitment. And I am in love with my Lord... so I will seek righteousness with everything that is within me! :) God, you are worth it! ^^) (and I have my wonderful boyfriend now to love :)"a purity ring daily reminds us of the covenant we have with God to stay pure until He provides us with a spouse [when me and Bobby get married, God willing] and at the same time it tells the world that we are waiting on God's plan and that there is no compromising." :)
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Christian MySpace GraphicsYou can also check out my other site if you want (the one with the pic of 3 people). I made this new account because I can't remember the password to the old one (Comparing the old one and this one really shows how much I've changed since I went on that site). (And sorry there's one bad word on the old one; my cousin helped me make it :( ) You can also check out my other 2 sites for Celebrate Recovery and The Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault. The emails are:
[email protected] and
[email protected]Create your own Friend Quiz here
This is a self-injury awareness thing. I feel that it really sheds some light on what it is and why we do or have done it. It is by a person who is a Christian and has struggled with self injury in the past.
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name:
Heather Marie Ariza
Birthday:
June 18, 1989
Birthplace:
Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA
Current Location:
Bakersfield, CA (but not for long!)
Eye Color:
hazel
Hair Color:
STRAWBERRY blonde (not blonde, but a shade of red)
Height:
5ft 7in
Right Handed or Left Handed:
right
Your Heritage:
Spaniard (and proud of it)
The Shoes You Wore Today:
shoes.......
Your Weakness:
insecurity
Your Fears:
drowning, the dark, snakes, rejection
Your Perfect Pizza:
Hawaiian 8)
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:
to move up to Vacaville, get plugged in again, and be able to be with my boyfriend!
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:
lol
Thoughts First Waking Up:
I'm too tired! Do I have to? (haha)
Your Best Physical Feature:
my figure
Your Bedtime:
whenever i get off the phone with Bobby (my BF) lol
Your Most Missed Memory:
getting to spend time with Bobby
Pepsi or Coke:
Pepsi
MacDonalds or Burger King:
BK
Single or Group Dates:
either or (group is "safer" though-- less opportunities for temptation)
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:
lipton
Chocolate or Vanilla:
vanilla
Cappuccino or Coffee:
either
Do you Smoke:
no
Do you Swear:
no
Do you Sing:
heck yes! :)
Do you Shower Daily:
no (every other day)
Have you Been in Love:
I am right now! heather<3bobby 4ever!
Do you want to go to College:
I am in college
Do you want to get Married:
YES!
Do you belive in yourself:
usually
Do you get Motion Sickness:
sometimes
Do you think you are Attractive:
depends
Are you a Health Freak:
definitely not!
Do you get along with your Parents:
sometimes
Do you like Thunderstorms:
yes, but they're kinda scary
Do you play an Instrument:
i sing and i used to play clarinet
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:
no
In the past month have you Smoked:
no
In the past month have you been on Drugs:
no
In the past month have you gone on a Date:
sadly.... no :( (need to see my BF! waaaah)
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:
no
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos:
no
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:
no
In the past month have you been on Stage:
no
In the past month have you been Dumped:
i would be sad if i was.... so happily no :)
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:
no
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:
no
Ever been Drunk:
no
Ever been called a Tease:
no
Ever been Beaten up:
nope
Ever Shoplifted:
a card once for my grandma when i was real little
How do you want to Die:
a martyr, or at least found in Christ. better yet... come back Jesus! :)
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:
a Marriage and Family Therapist
What country would you most like to Visit:
any in Africa (pretty much)
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color:
my BF (it doesnt matter what i like, i love my BF; the superficial stuff doesnt matter)
Favourite Hair Color:
my BF (it doesnt matter what i like, i love my BF; the superficial stuff doesnt matter)
Short or Long Hair:
my BF (it doesnt matter what i like, i love my BF; the superficial stuff doesnt matter)
Height:
my BF (it doesnt matter what i like, i love my BF; the superficial stuff doesnt matter)
Weight:
my BF (it doesnt matter what i like, i love my BF; the superficial stuff doesnt matter)
Best Clothing Style:
modest :)
Number of Drugs I have taken:
prescription / prescribed to me / not abused: lots; others: none
Number of CDs I own:
not too too many (>10)
Number of Piercings:
my ears
Number of Tattoos:
none
Number of things in my Past I Regret:
dont ask CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!
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