Hi everyone ! Videos seem to be coming around a lot more often. ! Today’s post is a collab with SevntyOne, (SevntyOne x VirtuessBlog) who have been featured on here before and VirtuessBlog. We teamed up to create a video that young people today can relate to, which is finding the confidence they need in God. Be sure to check out the video, like, share, comment and subscribe to their channel for more videos. Thank to Matheus and Lucas for the opportunity to work together !
Maxi Dress Chic
Who said only tall women can pull off maxi dresses? Don’t be fooled, I am barely 5 feet. Ever since wearing a gown for a recent wedding, I have become more intrigued to wear maxi’s. I am used to wearing maxi’s here and there during the summer but maxi dresses can be taken past the level of casual into the world of chic. The beauty of these dresses are they can easily be made chic, with the simplest details. Any type of statement or key jewelry, a necklace or earrings can make any maxi dress stand out. If I decided to go for a pair of statement earrings, a silver sandal and an elegant updo, this look could definitely double as a wedding outfit. Also, sleeves on a maxi dress, regardless of the weather is a great look. As fashion has grown, so has the style options for maxi dresses. There are gowns, maxi’s with sleeves, maxi’s with a mermaid cut and even maxi cardigans and plaid shirts. Explore the different maxi’s styles during the approaching fall weather.
I combined my sleeved maxi dress with a statement necklace, keeping everything else minimal yet chic. I purchased this dress for our annual National Youth Conference at my church. I bought this dress completely on a whim and a had no idea how I was going to wear it. The dress’ material was very soft and stretchy and its pleats were perfectly placed. The back of the dress had a cutout, which I covered with a similar colored tank. I originally planned to use lace, but unfortunately could not find a matching one. Because of my height, or lack there of, I closed the slit to above my knee, since it was a lot higher. To complete the look I added a pair of nude sandals and my tribal-esque statement necklace. The silver necklace went perfect with the blue undertones in the periwinkle fabric. I followed this cool toned them with my makeup, with a cool toned eye and gray-ish nude lip.
SHOP MAXI DRESSES
Fear no More
This post is for anyone and everyone who may going through a tough time, trial or tribulation. I want to tell you that the God above all is always in control. The situation you maybe facing now may seem like you have no control, let own God. The word of God says in Romans 8:28 , that all things work for the good of those who love Him, God. He works in mysterious ways, His plans are much higher than ours and His logic is far different than human logic. Do not fear, do not worry because He took upon him all of our transgressions and iniquities so that we may have peace, Isaiah 53:5. Life is full of challenges, obstacles and difficulties but life isn’t impossible. God will always provide a way to get through whatever we maybe facing at any period of time. He took our worries, iniquities, sickness, problems away before our earthly existence. He planned ahead and promised that we would have a life with abundance, John 10:10. So whatever you struggled with yesterday, whatever you struggled with today and whatever you may struggle with tomorrow, he has already found an eternal solution. The solution you may need is in Him, He is the solution and He will provide you with the proper grace and understanding, if you don’t think so, just ask. I want to encourage everyone to never give up or fear whats ahead and trust in the God who loves you. Matthew 11:28-30. His love runs deeper than your mind can ever understand. He can love you more in a single moment, than any other lover could love you in an entire lifetime. His love is unconditional and perfect. His love is real and pure. He is love.
Listen to these two songs, You Make me Brave and Unstoppable Love, to help renew your strength !
Trusting God | Featured Post – SevntyOne
Today we have a featured post from a friend, Matheus, Matt! As most of the people who have been featured are close friends, so is Matt. Growing up together, attending the same church and seeing his love and passion for God I asked Matt if he would right a post, especially since all the past features have been women. Matt’s post is what God placed in his heart. Also Matt and another friend Lucas currently have a Youtube page and an Instagram ( @SevtnyOne) with amazing videos based on messages like his post below, to help you know God, so make sure you check them out, follow and subscribe!!!
Have you ever been in a situation where your first reaction was to panic? I sure have. It might seem a little silly or pointless to react this way, but I’m sure that I’m not the only one who has melt downs when I can’t find my phone. For most of us, we can’t live without that glowing screen with buttons and if it’s not next to us, we panic. However, we always have two options; panic or remain calm and look for it. In life we will always find ourselves face to face with challenges. It could be a work related challenge, a school related challenge, an emotional challenge, or spiritual challenges but we will always have some sort of challenge. Just like the phone epidemic, we have two options on how to react when we encounter these challenges. We could either let it get to us, or trust that God is in control. The results of each option is completely different. If we choose to let it get to us then the results will be worrying, anger, sadness, stress, and so on. If we choose to trust God the result will be peace, security, understanding, and so on. The bible teaches us that those who trust in the Lord, are at peace (Isa. 26:3). Trusting God is the best option to choose but not the easiest. Trusting in Him means we have to believe that He is in control; that even though the situation looks bad from the outside, God knows what’s happening on the inside. I encourage you, the reader, to trust God in every moment of your life. Without trust there can be no love and If you love God you must trust God. We are living in a time where the world is becoming less and less holy, but even in the midst of all this destruction we trust that God is in control and has a plan set in place and His plan involves you. Let’s live according to His calling in us, trusting and loving Him every day no matter what. Grace and peace!
Thank you Sandy for the opportunity to write a post on your blog! I pray that God continues to bless and prosper you and this project!