Face to Face

I am so amazed by Jesus! What He has shown me in this last week has been remarkable! He answers prayers. When you pray, He hears!!!!!!! :)

I am so thankful for Him. I love Him.

"How beautiful the blood-flow! How merciful the love shown! The King of glory poured out- victorious are we now!"

It's all because of Jesus we're alive! His precious blood was poured out in love. Never has blood-shed been so beautiful! I can't wait to see my Jesus face to face!!

None But Jesus

None But Jesus-- Hillsong

In the quiet, in the stillness
I know that you are God
In the secret of your presence
I know there I am restored
When you call I won't refuse
Each new day, again I'll choose


There is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praise


In the chaos, in confusion
I know you're sovereign still
In the moment of my weakness
You give me grace to do your will
When you call I won't delay
This my song through all my days


There is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praise


I am yours and you are mine...


All my delight is in you Lord
All of my hope
All of my strength
All my delight is in you Lord
Forevermore

Psalm 46:10

Still-- Hillsong

Hide me now

Under Your wings

Cover me

Within Your mighty hand

When the oceans rise and thunders roar

I will soar with You above the storm

Father You are King over the flood

I will be still and know You are God

Find rest my soul

In Christ alone

Know His power

In quietness and trust

When the oceans rise and thunders roar

I will soar with You above the storm

Father You are King over the flood

I will be still and know You are God

Birthday, Sick, Faithful

Today is my daddy's birthday. He is 48! :) My sister took him to Disneyland and I am glad she did because they had a GREAT time! :) I had school this morning, so I didn't go. But the Lord knew. I stayed home and got to clean the house for my dad today. Also, I got really sick. I had been feeling, for the past couple days, that I was going to get sick, and I've been trying to tell myself that I really wasn't getting sick, but today, I couldn't deny the truth. I am exhausted.

God is so faithful. Like SO faithful. He knows EVERYTHING! He knows when something isn't going to work out and He knows how to make it work anyway! He is so good!!

I'm off to clean or do homework or something. Have a good day!! :)

Wonderful Cross

Oh the wonderful cross! Oh the wonderful cross! Bids me come and die and find that I may truly live. Oh the wonderful cross! Oh the wonderful cross! All who gather here, by grace draw near, and bless Your name!

Colorful!

This is one of my fave pics of me and my sister. It's great! She is so beautiful! :)

A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS

(THIS WAS WRITTEN ON AND ABOUT SATURDAY)

Here is my day so far:

This morning, starting at mid-night I was at an over-nighter at the church for the Girls in the HS ministry at church. It was SO FUN! :) We did Karaoke and danced around and played games- a total blast! After all of that, we sat and watched the movie Enchanted and all laughed and awwwed at every cute moment. That ended at about 3 and I made an attempt to get a decent night's sleep, but utterly FAILED! I couldn't get to sleep, for who knows what reason. I laid there for a good hour to an hour and a half trying to sleep. Finally, I dosed off, but was awaken 45 minutes later. There was no reason I woke up, I just did. After wiping my sleepy eyes, I got up and went downstairs to use EL BANO and when I came out I saw that my fried was WIDE awake working on a project, so I decided to join her... well... watch her and talk. lol. So I did that until about 7 when all of the other girls started waking up, and then got dressed and ready for the day. We ate our donuts and I decided to call my dad to pick me up. I said bye to everyone, grabbed my stuff, and left.

Here is where my day took a bad turn and kept going down the wrong road: I got home and planned to take a 20 minute power nap before I spent the rest of the day doing homework, but that 20 minute power nap turned into a 2 hour REAL nap. I woke up in shock and slightly frustrated that now I was behind in my plans. I jumped up and started getting ready to go to CBU to do homework, but when I went looking for my bag from the sleepover to get my hairbrush out, but to my not-so-pleasant surprise, I couldn't find it ANYWHERE! I looked high + low, retraced every step and NOTHING! So I called and txt a few people to find out if they saw it and then I remembered EXACTLY where I left it-- on The couch at the church. GREAT!

Now that I was not only behind schedule, but was distracted by the fact that I left something so valuable somewhere, I needed to make sure I got to CBU on time. So I packed my book bag with my laptop and books and headed to the car. My dad dropped me off and not even 10 seconds after I get out of the car, my book bag BREAKS and my computer, I thought, was done for! There was no way to fix my bag, so I just held it. Thankfully the Lord preserved my computer! But GREAT!

So I walk over to the library and right when I hit the steps it dawned on me, I don't have my folder!! NOT AGAIN! I called my dad and asked him to bring it to me and he said yes. (I left it on the couch at home. What is up with me and leaving things on couches?! HA!) He brought me the folder and I finally made my way to the library to do my homework.

Today has just NOT been my day. I am exhausted and want to sleep, but can't because I have homework... I could have spent this time power-napping, but I felt like writing a blog about how unfortunate my day has been. What's next? A bird poops on me?! hahah ;)


(AFTER ALL OF THE BAD STUFF)

I ended up going to my friend's cottage to do more homework and my day got better. I didn't get much homework done, but did have a pretty good day. We decided to go for a walk because it was SUCH a beautiful day so off we went. Around the theater, around the courtyard, and then inside of the James Building. (It's my favorite building and love walking around in it.) We went all the way over to the Staples room, and then to the Staples room lobby (Or so Liz and I named it) We sat and talked for a brief moment and then we went off to find a secret room! She showed it to me and then my day was perfect. I could die happily after that...

So my day started out HORRIBLY but turned out to be magnificent. God is good! :)

ME AND SARAH ARE BFF!!

So, I was hanging out with my friend Sarah the other day when she was in her hometown in Alaska and I realized that I didn't have a picture of me and her. So we posed to take a picture, but her being the big politician that she is, saw a fan of hers and waved right when I took the picture... Silly Sarah.. This is how it turned out.

I love this picture of us!!

:)

ITS A WOLF!

The other night after church, my friend Bethany and I went to go Taco Bell it up (It's the cool new way to tell someone you want to eat at Taco Bell. Bethany is genius. ;) ) cause were HUNGRY!! We get to Taco Bell, pull in the drive thru and then order a bean and cheese burrito, an enchurrito with green sauce, not red, and no onions, and two cups of water. We pull up to the window, laugh, get the food, and then drive off into the parking lot to find a spot to park and eat. We find it, park, pray, get the food out and BAM! We discovered that we forgot our waters, so Bethany, being the brave girl that she is, got out and walked up to the building, got the waters, and then came back! Now it was time to eat- finally!

So as we ate, I listened to her tell me a story but I got VERY distracted. By what, you ask? BY A WOLF!!!!!!!!!!! There was a scary wolf in the parking lot!!!!!! Okay... so it had a collar on... and it wasn't scraggly and vicious... but it looked like a wolf!! Hey! It could have been someone's pet wolf!! People have some pretty crazy pets these days!!! ;D

After the whole "wolf" thing, we settled down and continued with our conversation, finished eating, and then she drove to my house, dropped me off, and went home. The whole point of this blog was to tell everyone that I saw a wolf-dog at Taco Bell on Wednesday night... :D


On a side note, I am very much in awe of God. He just knows. He is great... The fact that He used someone to do something so awesome makes me amazed!!!

Hope you all have a blessed day!!

God is so so so good!!!!!!!! :)

The PERFECT Dress

It's perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

QUOTE BOOK ENTRY

I am proud to announce that Elizabeth Mousa has added a new entry to the infamous QUOTE BOOK.

"Sometimes I talk in status update."
-- April McLean


This is EPIC!

I feel like a little girl whose daddy bought her a pony or something!! I would like to thank Facebook and Twitter for being so supportive. I couldn't have done it without you! Thank you. Thank you so much.

Powerful Words

God IS powerful.

She was full of the power and the blinding glow of God.

Every word she spoke, was like a treasure flowing from her mouth.

Respected by all. Every part of her.

She started to change...

Not so powerful, not so bright.

She seemed to be holding back.

For quite a while at that.

Comfort set in.

Then, out of no where, she pulls out her secret weapon,

And throws it with all of her might.

It hit more powerful than ever.

Penetrating my very soul.

There is power in truth.

Respect has been restored.

I know my place.

God IS powerful.

The Enemy Has Been Defeated!

The Lord's peace is such a wonderful thing. When He grants you His peace, it's the most calming thing ever. Knowing, and I mean REALLY knowing, that He is in complete control brings such peace. I gave Him every care when I couldn't handle it and He took my load and made it lighter. He took my yoke and replaced it with His. What a wonderful God.

"The enemy has been defeated

Death couldn't hold you down.

We're gonna lift our voices in victory

We're gonna make Your praises Loud

Shout unto God with a voice of triumph

Shout unto God with a voice of praise!

Shout unto God with a voice of triumph

We lift Your name up

We life Your name up!"

Wordle

I liked this "Wordle" better. :)

Kari Anne. :)

You have all met my Sis Bethany. Well, this is my other Sis Kari. I love her so much! She is funny and athletic.. and she is REALLY pretty. :) She blesses me so much! :)

House-Wife Training

The plus side of being the only girl in my house is that I get to do all of the cleaning and cooking. It's practice! :)

Cookie

Just BE Christian.

Nyssa! :D

This is my friend Nyssa and I on Easter morning.

Nyssa is so beautiful and I am so thankful that the Lord has her in my life. We were up since 2 that morning... SUPER exhausted, but rejoicing because Jesus is alive! :)

Registered Voter

I sent in my voter registration form today!!! :)

I am almost an official registered voter.

One life goal completed!!!! :)

FINALLY!! :)

I am oddly ecstatic about this. I'm such a nerd. haha! : )

Joy In The Fellowship Of God

"O God, You are my God;

Early will I seek You;

My soul thirsts for You;

My flesh longs for You;

In a dry and thirsty land

where there is not water."

Psalm 63:1

At All Times

At all times I will sing of Your greatness

At all times I will sing of Your love

At all times I will say You are faithful

For Your goodness remains and Your love is the same at all times.

SISTERS

This picture is amazing. Lol. It's a picture of me, my Sis, and my sister. We found it quite interesting that I look like a mix between the two of them!! :) I love this picture. :) :) :)

I am excited to see what the Lord has planned for my life in this next year. I am happy to be starting a new year and to finally be 18!!!!!!!!! :0) Yay!!!

Happy Birthday To Me... ;)

These girls made my birthday so lovely! I love each and every one of them SO much!! :) They bless me so very much!!

Thou Art Fairer, Lord Jesus

Fairest Lord Jesus

Fairest Lord Jesus,

Ruler of all nature,

O Thou of God and man the Son;

Thee will I cherish,Thee will I honor,

Thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.

Fair are the meadows,

Fairer still the woodlands,

Robed in the blooming garb of spring;

Jesus is fairer,

Jesus is purer,

Who makes the woeful heart to sing.

Fair is the sunshine,

Fairer still the moonlight

And all the twinkling, starry host;

Jesus shines brighter,

Jesus shines purer

Than all the angels can boast.

Beautiful Savior,

Lord of all nations,

Son of God and Son of man!

Glory and honor,

Praise, adoration,

Now and forevermore be Thine!

Your Mom Joke

Why did your mom cross the road?

Why did she leave the kitchen in the first place?!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Stop Time

"I wanna break every clock, the hands of time could never move again. We could stay in this moment, for the rest of our lives. Is it over now? Hey, Hey, is it over now? I wanna be your last first kiss that you'll ever have."

-- "Inevitable" By Anberlin

The Amazing Disappearing Woman

TA- DA! I MADE MYSELF DISAPPEAR!

Well, not entirely... and not really... Just from Facebook and Myspace. I know what most of you are thinking "Hasn't she done that a million times? She always ends up getting a new one anyway." And that is true. I am not going to say "But this time, I am done for good!" because, honestly, I don't know that I am. I just know that Facebook and Myspace are the BIGGEST time wasters. I spent multiple hours on the two sites doing absolutely nothing. And I am sure that it is not the will of the Father for me to stare mindlessly at a computer screen for half of a day or more. I don't want to waste anymore of the time that the Lord has given me.

So this is basically just a public announcement to everyone that I cannot be reached on Facebook or Myspace anymore. However, you can email me at aprilcmclean@gmail.com. :) Also, if you have my number, feel free to call/txt me whenever! :)

I hope you all have a blessed day!

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!" Psalm 118:24

Gospel Rap!!

Yo listen up! I got a story to tell,

on how to get to heaven, and not to hell.

But first there's a few things you should know,

You're a sinner and you're bound to reap what you sow.

By our nature, we are destined to death

But one man changed that when He took His last breath.

But wait, hold up! That's not the end,

Three days later, He rose up again!

His name is Jesus, Savior of mankind.

Now no one has to be left behind.

Repent from your sins

And flee this foolish life.

This world is fleeting

It ain't worth the strife.

One simple thing, you have to do

is confess with your mouth and believe it's true.

Say this prayer and soon you'll be

In His heavenly dwelling for eternity.

Hardest Thing Ever

I miss her so much...

(Biggest understatement of the year)

Mr.Acronym

I want to get a beagle and name him Mr.Acronym.

:]

I am

...exhausted.

Easter

Easter is Sunday! Whoo!!

No Title

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."

(Romans 12:1,2)

"'Come now, let us reason together,' says the Lord, 'Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword'"

(Isaiah 1:18-20)

His Love For Us

"My love is over,
its underneath, its inside, its in between
the times you doubt Me, when you can't feel
the times that you've questioned 'is this for real?'
the times you've broken, the times that you mend
the times you hate Me and the times that you bend
well My love is over, its underneath
its inside, its in between,
these times you're healing
and when your heart breaks
the times that you feel like you've fallen from grace
the times you're hurting
the times that you heal
the times you go hungry and are tempted to steal
in times of confusion and chaos and pain
I'm there in your sorrow under the weight of your shame
I'm there through your heartache
I'm there in the storm
My love I will keep you by My power alone
I dont care where you've fallen, where you have been
I'll never forsake you
My love never ends, it never ends."

Truth...

The hardest things to do are usually the most worth it.

I'm Almost An Adult. ;)

I am making my own decisions and I like it. :)

Summer Memories

Summer Song -- Wavorly

Spread the blanket on top, and I’ll turn off the lights

And we’ll gaze at the stars

With you by my side, the moon set to the right
It’s incomparable so far

I haven’t stopped falling in love

Haven’t stopped falling

Two years ago, I had no idea that you were so perfect

As we wait so long, until we join hands

You make the wait worth it

I haven’t stopped falling in love

Haven’t stopped falling

Now years down the road

Still hasn’t gotten old to sit and laugh the day away

There’s one thing you should know

My love for you grows even more every day

I haven’t stopped falling in love

Haven’t stopped falling in love

And the day that I finally can take you home

There’s no way that I’m ever, ever letting go

We’ll be ok, though miles may separate

There’s no space between our hearts

And this day, I choose to keep loving you

As if it were a choice, I can’t stop falling…

I haven’t stopped falling in love

Spread the blanket on top, and I’ll turn off the lights

Just Because

I love getting "Just Because" cards in the mail. They make me happy. :]

Right In The Guac!

Avocados were on sale at the store today so we bought some. I thought we would just get 2, but nope! We got 4!! :) That means 4 bowls of guac. :) Thanks to a Miss. Bethany Lynn, I can make delicious guacamole in less than 2 minutes!! I would take a picture, but I can't send it from my phone.. :'( lol. So anyway, I made some yummy guac and enjoyed some chips along with it! :)

OH! And I was craving pickles today for some weird reason, I haven't liked those since I was a kid, so we bought some at the store and I ate one and found out that they have 0 calories. That made me happy. :)

That is my food blog of the day! Have a good night!! :)

"He made Him who knew no sin, to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." - 2 Corinthians 5:21

(Memory verse week#2 MEMORIZED!) :)

The Notebook

"Why didn't you write me? Why? It wasn't over for me, I waited for you for seven years. But now it's too late."

"I wrote you 365 letters. I wrote you everyday for a year."

"You wrote me? "

"Yes... it wasn't over, it still isn't over"

Story Of my Life... I wish it would end this way. Haha!

Don't Lose Christ In A Relationship

Make Christ the center of, and reason for, your relationship.