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  Hi guys! My name is Chloe Cloutier, from Denver North Carolina! I enjoy coming on here and writing blogs, and I hope you will enjoy reading them! My favorite things to do include: hanging out with friends, walking outside and through nature, going to see movies, musical theater, and singing! I hope I can spread some encouragement to you as you grow closer to the Lord during this season of your life, and just share any insight to you that you may take throughout your life.

I  just wanted to pop on here, and say I am not trying to be biased or anything but Charlie has always been my favorite dog. Charlie is always so loyal, and always just wants some company. I have another dog named Russell, but he is just full of energy and is a crazy boy. But regardless, I think we should all be like Charlie, a loyal companion and friend when you just need some company! I love this verse about loyalty, from Proverbs 21:21, “ He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life , righteousness and honor. Read more at:  https://biblereasons.com/loyalty/

  James 1:17, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” I love that every good thing we have here on earth comes from our Father, its just a simple reminder of God’s grace and faithfulness towards us. God gave each and everyone of us special gifts and talents, so we need to be a reflection of him and use our talents and gifts for the glory of God.  “We can thank God for all of the good things that happen to us, and we can always count on him to keep doing that.” Read more at:  https://www.womansday.com/life/g39990581/bible-verses-about-light/

   I know as college students, we are all coming to the “end of the season” as many call it. I know many of us can get super nervous about having final exams, last minute tests/ projects, and quizzes, and trust me I am just as nervous as you are for it. However, I do want to remind you, and everyone else, that it’s ok to end this season of life you are in. Everyone goes through seasons, and I know for many seniors who are about to graduate, are going off to go do some amazing things, and their season is ending. But that doesn’t mean that they won’t have a new and amazing season again. Just because their chapter is ending now, they are going to have so many new and amazing new chapters in their “book”. Be encouraged that just because this season of life is ending, doesn’t mean you won’t have a new one soon. Here’s a bible verse that is inspiring to me as you finish this season of life. Ecclesiastes 3:18, For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…..” Read

Exodus 20:12, "Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." I know sometimes we don’t like being told what to do all the time, whether its chores being done around the house, or just listening to life advice, we don’t always want to hear it. But there is a reason this verse is shared, because it just shows that our parents have so much wisdom and have been through way more than we ever have. I know its been hard for me to listen to my parents recently, but in all reality, they really are worth listening to, and not only that, they love you, and literally gave birth to you, so just use their advice! Read more at:  https://www.biblelyfe.com/blog/bible-verses-about-family  

Psalm 95:4, “The depths of the earth are in His hand, and the mountain peaks are Hi s. ” I love this verse because it shows how powerful God really is, when we think about God’s creation, sometimes we like to think oh, God must have made the earth easy peasy, because he’s God right? But in all reality, the amount of magnitude God is and the amount of power God has with even just the snap of a finger is incredible.  Read more at:  https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/why-should-we-pay-attention-to-the-mountains-in-the-bible.html

Isaiah 48:18, “  Oh that you had paid attention to my commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” I like this verse because we may not always listen to what God has to say for our lives, or we may not be the most obedient to his commands, but we do know that when we put our hope and faith in him, our peace will be like a river, and the righteousness of God will be like the waves of the sea. Watch the river flow! Be encouraged today. Read more at:  https://www.openbible.info/topics/peace_like_a_river  

  Psalm 100:3  Acknowledge that the LORD is God!  He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.  Did you know that sheep’s are the most mentioned animals in the Bible? It says that, “ True Christians are the Lord’s sheep. God will provide for us and guide us. God tells us in Scripture that none of His sheep will be lost.” You can be encouraged today to know that even if you do get lost, God will find you and seek you out, because you are his chosen one, and you are so special and unique in His eyes. How amazing is that? Be encouraged with that today! Read more at:  https://biblereasons.com/sheep/  

  James 1:2-4   “ Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness,   And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” I love this verse because we may have trials that will be hard and difficult to go through, but we need to count it joy for our blessings are eternal with Christ Jesus our Lord. How will you smile through your trials today? Read more at:  https://biblereasons.com/smiling/

  Proverbs 15:30 “ A cheerful look brings joy to the heart ; good news makes for good health.” Whenever we are doing something, whether it’s something big or something small, it doesn’t hurt to spread some joy. A little bit of a kind heart can go a long way. Spreading cheer kind of reminds me of Christmas, you know that good feeling with the bells and the caroling? A little like that, but not so much in a cheesy way like that. Just having a smile on you face because you know that the Lord Jesus is working in amazing ways, and you want to share that joy with others! Read more at:  https://biblereasons.com/smiling/

 1 Corinthians 3:16 says, “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s spirit lives in you?” I love that when you look at the sky and a sunset you can just see that God’s spirit is living inside of you, since you are a light shining bright for him. This is such a good reminder of his faithfulness in the storm, when you see a sunset you are reminded of how powerful the Lord is. Read more at:  https://biblehub.com/

  “ So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”- Matthew 7:12. Do unto others as you would have them do to you. I think sometimes we skip this a lot, if I am being honest and transparent. We don’t always have mercy and grace for other people, because we may have a bad day, or something happens where it’s just not going our way. But God tells us that we need to love others, even when something may be hard or even if someone gets on our nerves. What is one way you can be a light unto others today, even when having it rough? Read more at:  https://biblehub.com/matthew/7-12.htm

   I love this little passage from the article from godtube.com, it reads,  “What does the Bible say about art? Art has been a part of human history since the beginning. It has been used to express how we feel, documentation of historical events, and to “simply” capture creativity. Art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination. It can take the form of musical expression, sculptural design, painting and many more forms of creative expression.” Read more at:  https://www.godtube.com/news/top-10-bible-verses-about-art-with-commentary.html  I also love the verse that comes from Ecclesiastes 3:11, “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” I love this verse because God is the ultimate creator of the world, and the true artist. I love how it seems like God is never rushed, nor does he have to be rushed, everything is just beautiful in its own time, and I love that.

 “ Have  I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the  Lord  your God will be with you wherever you go."- Joshua 1:9  Be strong and courageous today. I know life can be hard and throw several obstacles and challenges at you, but just know that whenever you seek out God, and know he is on your side, you will have eternal life with him, and the blessings will be eternal! Read more at:  https://www.christianity.com/bible/niv/joshua/1  

  Easter just came up recently, and I love Easter so much because it reminds me of the time I got baptized. I still think of how special that day was, and I love looking back on how much I was filled with the Holy Spirit when I got baptized. Galations 3:26-27 says, “   So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith,  for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. I love how the verse says that whoever is baptized will be clothed in Christ. It’s so beautiful to me. Have you ever been baptized?  Read more at:  https://biblia.com/bible/nkjv/galatians/3/26-27

  “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”- This verse comes from John 3:8. I love this verse because it is such a great reminder of the holy spirit, and how our God is like the wind, we can’t see God, but we know he is always there, and it’s almost like we can feel him through the wind, like a big air hug for God! Read more at:  https://www.biblegateway.com/verse/en/John%203%3A8

Psalm 18:28 “You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” I love this verse because it has such a great metaphor that our lamps are always burning with God being our source of light. God is always our guide, and will always help us when we are going through something hard, or when we are in a weak spot, we are the light of Him. Read more at:  https://www.womansday.com/life/g39990581/bible-verses-about-light/

    How does it feel when you get people to like you in return of something nice you did for them? It feels great!   “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." —Proverbs 17:17 Be that friend for someone today, and let the light of Jesus Christ shine through you, and everywhere you go! Read more at:  https://www.southernliving.com/culture/bible-verses-about-friendship

    Proverbs 31:20-21 "She reaches out to the needy; she stretches out her hands to the poor. She doesn’t fear for her household when it snows, because they are all dressed in warm clothes."  I love this verse because women are happy to follow God’s instructions and help out the poor, I love people who do small favors, women or men, especially when no one asks of them to do so, because it just shows how obedient and loyal they are to help people. We should strive to be loyal followers, and obedient servants to Christ every walk of our days. Read more at: https://www.womansday.com/life/inspirational-stories/g29199258/bible-verses-about-women/

  “ I  am what I am by God’s grace, and God’s grace hasn’t been for nothing. In fact, I have worked harder than all the others—that is, it wasn’t me but the grace of God that is with me."- 1 Corinthians 15:10 The Good News: “ God makes us in His image. The Lord supports us when we work hard and honors us with his grace.” Read more at:  https://www.womansday.com/life/inspirational-stories/g29199258/bible-verses-about-women/

I love the verse that says, “She surveys a field and acquires it; from her own resources, she plants a vineyard. She works energetically, her arms are powerful.” I love this verse because shoutout to woman being strong first of all, but secondly, the good news is that “If a woman sets her mind on something, she will get it done- no matter what.” Read more at  https://www.womansday.com/life/inspirational-stories/g29199258/bible-verses-about-women/

I really love the verse that comes fro Proverbs 31:30, that says, “Charm is deceptive, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” The good news is that we may suffer with outward beauty from society, and everyone to tell us to wear certain things or act a certain way, but the good news is that “no matter what you look like or what worldly riches you have, a woman’s commitment to the Lord is what truly matters in life.” Read more at:   https://www.womansday.com/life/inspirational-stories/g29199258/bible-verses-about-women/

 Hey guys just wanted to share today's Bible verse on the Bible app. Today's verse comes from: https://www.biblegateway.com/ It says,  (Psalm 8:3-4 ESV) "When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?" I love this verse because it kind of goes back to the vastness of the earth, saying that you made the galaxies, you made the sun, the moon and the stars, so how do we fit in your creation? But yet, God says that we are just as important as the sun moon and stars in his eyes! How crazy is that? It shows how much God loves you and wants to spend time with you.

Hey guys I love this Prayer that comes from,  https://www.biblegateway.com/ It says,  "God when I think about the vastness of the universe, I am amazed that You chose to create us. Your creativity is beautiful, Your power is magnificent, and Your love for Your children is intentional. Thank You for thinking of me since the beginning of time- and for saving me by sacrificing Your only Son. I love You, Lord. In Jesus' name, Amen." I love this prayer because it seems so personal. Like God chose to create us. He didn't just make the earth, and go oh, I'll throw in some humans to walk the earth, he wanted to have a personal relationship with us. He has such a love for his children and followers, and by giving your life to Christ, the reward is eternal. The reward is life with him in the most beautiful place we can think of, heaven. In the prayer, it says that He was even thinking about us before the beginning of time, like he was forming us and thinking of me and you!

Hey guys! I know we all go through hard weeks, but I want to remind you that God is with you every step of the way. For me personally, I have had some really weak moments in my life, some that were rock bottom, but God was there every time. if you give your burdens to him, he will sustain you. That comes from the Bible verse Psalm 55:22. "Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be shaken." Here are some Bible verses that might help you go about this week. All of these verses come from: https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/7-great-bible-verses-to-start-your-new-week-with/jwylbex Joshua 1:9 — “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Mark 10: 27 —“ But Jesus looked at them and said, With men, it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” Romans 15:13 — “May the God of hope fill you with all jo