Won't we stand up?

Matthew 25:35-36 "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."

I believe that everyone has a passion in their life through which God can easily speak to them if they are willing to listen. You just have to find that niche in your life where God can pull at your heart strings. Mine is music, and this song, combined with that beautiful flag touches my heart.

There are so many aspects of our lives that require us to "stand up". Do we? For some, the answer is sometimes, or seldom, but how about for those of us who would answer that (honestly) never? For me, Matthew 25:35-36 goes hand-in-hand with this song. It's a great reminder that God wants us to stand up! He wants us to use our voice... hands, and feet! Even though evangelism may be really hard for some of us (me, me, me!!!), He wants us to use our voice. Even though it may take away from our beloved facebook time to go on that mission trip and build that house or feed that stranger, He wants us use our hands for his service! Even though it may be exhausting to run that 5K for an organization who raises money for children and adults who may be handicapp  or sick and can't run it for themselves, He wants us to use our feet! So won't we stand up?

Independence Day

I thought it appropriate that my first (ever) blog begin on Independence Day. Tonight was beautiful, just as firework displays always are! They are romantic, awe-inspiring, and make me want to cuddle. :) I am a lover of beautiful things and this is one of the ways I found it fitting that I begin my first post tonight. The other reason is because, like a lot of other holidays, the meaning of July 4th is often misplaced or simply forgotten today. It's all about the big sha"bang" and not enough about its true meaning. Now, I have no intention of lecturing you about its meaning. I think that stating my admiration and discontent in the way we teach our children about Independence Day is enough. You get the point. This day is fitting with how I was raised and so I thought I'd share a little bit about myself with you.
My name's Amanda Dee Holland (Mosby).
My first name came from a Waylon Jennings song "Amanda", though I claim the "Amanda" by Boston (listen to it! I love it!)
My middle name originates from my grandma (Vivian Dolores Fisher -refered to as Dee)
I was raised in a family with a military background. My grandpa was in the Navy. My step-dad was in the Army and I have a brother who's in the Air Force.
I got married when I was 19 years old to a man who's servant heart I admire every day!
I love nature and animals! The beauty and love that radiates from them steals my heart every day.

That's enough for now I think. There's definitely a lot more to tell, but all in due time my friends.. all in due time. I hope you all have a wonderful night!