Hey guys!!      So I have some good news!! A year I believed a dream of me owning my own blog would nevr come true. Well, my friends God is good. His timing is the best timing. A few months ago, the Lord blessed me with a job, and I was able purchase a two year contract with Blue Host!! I am so thankful to own my own blog!! God is sooooo good!! His way is the best way. I am so happy that he provided a way for me to make my dream come true.       Farewell Blogspot! It was nice to get to know you this past year. I am so thankful for the opportunity you gave me to be a part of your website. My new blog is  https://thekaylajournal.com/ .  I can no wait to continue this journey with you!! Thank you readers for all the support you have given me!!!! See you soon on thekaylajournal.com! : D Your Sister I Christ,  Kayla R. <3

Dear My Blessing,      I had no idea we would be where we are today the day you sat behind me in history class five years ago. You have always been such a blessing to me. We have gone through so many things together, but you have always been there before to build me up. Through fire, you stood by my side when no one else did. When others left, you stayed.      You always give me the best advice. When I made terrible decisions, you were honest with me. When I did not want to agree with you, you were right. When I believed you, you never said, "I told you so." You stood by me. You comforted me.      When I need help, you help me. When I succeed, you celebrate for me. When I am sad, you comfort me. When I ask you to pray for me, you do. I can not imagine what life would be like if you were never there. I know God put you in my life for a reason. It was not an accident when our teacher put you in the desk behind me in history. When you told me of your faith, I was over th

          So.........today is a pretty big day! Yes, it is Labor Day, but it is also something else. Today is my boyfriend, Micah, and my One Year Anniversary!!! 😍  I am sooooooo excited! Time has passed so fast! I can not believe it is our one year. I can still remember our first date just like yesterday. We were just two shy teenagers going on our first date. I had never been on a date before and Micah had never been on a date with him driving and paying.      Keep note, this post is not about bragging. I am making this post just for fun.      A year ago, I was finally able to date, but I was not ready. I was finished with guys. I believed they were all the same. They were rude, arrogant, and just played girls' hearts. Last summer, my friends and I were experiencing the same problems. We decided we were done with dating. We just wanted to live single for Christ. We believed this was our purpose now. Our hearts were done being torn and broken.      After this pla

Dear Little Me,      There are so many things that I wish I could go back in time to tell you. Sadly, that is impossible. Life is not like those SiFi movies you love. You can never go back in time to change things. The past will forever be the same past. What you can do is change the future.      Life is a beautiful thing. Everything God makes has a purpose and is beautiful. Life can also turn on you and be cruel and unfair. Do not be scared, little one. It will all go smoothly. Just keep seeking the Lord. He will be your guide and friend. He will always be there to guide you and tell you the truth. You just need to choose to listen. In this letter, I will be telling you a few things I wish you could know. Popularity Does Not Define You      You wish you could be her. You wish you were with them. You wish you could eat what they eat and wear what they wear. Little Mikayla, be who you are. Those girls will mean nothing to you in the end. It is okay to eat a peanut and butter

Hello, Beautiful People!      So, about a week ago, I put on my Instagram story I was doing a blogger Q&A. I received sooooooo many questions than expected. In this post, I will be answering your lovely questions. : ) When Did I Start Blogging?         I began having an interest in blogging three years ago. I had no idea anyone could blog, so I started my first blog on WordPress. However, I did not understand how to manage a blog. I had no advice whatsoever, and I had barely any advanced grammar classes. (You can see my journey as a writer in this post here .) I decided to move my writings to a free website called Wattpad. I published my very first devotional book that I updated just about every day. A  year later, I decided to quit my book and start an Instagram blog. This summer I changed my Instagram blog to The Kayla Journal and then created this blog.  What Are My Favorite Topics?     I love to blog! I always blog my random ramblings that people actually enjoy

To The Person Who Makes Me Laugh,      Five years ago when we met, I never thought we would be where we are today. I am so thankful for our friendship that has developed over the past year. Whenever I am having a bad day, all I have to do is call you and you immediately cheer me up.      I do not have one single bad memory of you. All I can think of is how positive you are. I can never forget our two-hour phone calls every day that we had after camp. Every month I looked forward to our Youth Meetings so I could see you.      You are such a true friend. I hope our friendship grows more and more over the years. You make me laugh. You make me smile. My favorite quality of you is how you are always seeking the Lord. It warms my heart when you tell me you are praying for me.      Always be your self. No matter what people say. Be yourself. Be that positive light you are. Be the person Jesus made you to be. The world needs people like you.      This quarantine has taken so much tim

Hello Beautiful People!      So lately, I had a few people on my heart and had a burden from God to write letters. Not just letters but public letters online. I do not have a clue why, but I am trusting in the Lord. Each week, I will be releasing a new letter. I am writing them all now so I can just publish instead of spending so much time on writing. I am so excited about this new series!! : D Sincerely, Kayla R. <3 A Collection of Letters Coming Soon!!!

To Someone Who Taught Me So Much,       I do not know why but you have been on my heart for some time. I began reflecting back on the days we had together. I never realized how much you cared for me and taught me so much about life, love, education, character, and most importantly about God.       Whenever I would give up, you encouraged me to succeed. Whenever I did not do my best, you knew and made me finish with my whole heart. You taught me to rejoice in the Lord all the days of my life. Every day was a blessing and gift from the Lord. You taught me Psalm 118:24, and my class recited it every day before school started along with a song. Whenever I hear that verse, I think of you.      You encouraged me to love music and serve God in church. You encouraged me to keep playing the piano. You taught me how to read music and sing unto the Lord in worship service.       You encouraged me to keep writing. I remember the first song I gave you and a book that I had written. You t

" He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1       Over the summer I heard the most wonderful passage in the Bible! While I was at GSA, we learned a song called Secret Place based on Psalm 91. I have never heard this passage before. It is so uplifting and powerful.  He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.   I will say of the  Lord , He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.   Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.   He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.   A thousand shall fall at thy side

Dear Heavenly Father,      It is finally the year, the year I have looked forward to for twelve years. God, I am nervous. I have no clue about the plans you have for my life. I am clueless. After this year, all I have is a road I must choose. I must choose what I major, where I go, what group I will join, what I should take, who I marry, how to raise my future children to glorify you.  God, I am scared. I am terrified of the life I am about to experience after this year. I want to hold onto these moments forever. I hate change. Why do we all have to change? Why can't things just stay as they are?      What I am so thankful for is I do not have to walk alone. You are always with me wherever I go. I pray I will seek you in this new life I will be entering. Let me walk the path you desire me to. Guide me oh Lord, show me the way.      This senior year is not the year I have been planning my whole childhood. Our classes are split. I never can see my friends. How can I experience

     We can not earn salvation. We can not buy it, sell, or work for it. It is very impossible. You can obey the ten commandments, and be as good as you can be, but it can not get you into heaven. If we could lose salvation, that means Christ died in vain and would have to die over and over again.      The only way we can obtain salvation is through Jesus and him only.      " And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.   And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.   And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter.   And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.   And the  Lord  came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men bu

Hello Beautiful People!      I have some very bad news. As you could tell, it took FOREVER to get my last post out and you could probably tell it was not my best work. It was very rushed and not as detailed.      Sadly, I will be leaving blogging for a while. I am slowing down my posting. I may post again in a few weeks, but not as much.      I started a job, and I am very busy. I work to at least nights now. I enjoy my job, but I am very tired afterward.      Next week, I am leaving for three weeks to a music school that I go to every week. It is a gospel music school that teaches students that love the music ministry. I am very excited to go. It is what I look forward to every year. I love fellowshipping with other Christians and serving the Lord through music! I should make a post about my journey at this school when I arrive back.      I am going on vacation after those three weeks as well. I should be posting about the trip as well. I should, Lord willing, start school agai

           Hey Beautiful People,            Last week I wrote a blog post called 10 Reasons Why You Should Start A Blog .   This week's post, I will be writing the sequel I promised called 10 Reasons Why You Should NOT Start A Blog.  I hope you all enjoy. : ) 1. You Do Not Write on a Regular Basis      You need to do what you are passionate about. If you hate to write and decide to start a blog, you will be miserable. Do what you love always.  2. You Are Trying To Get Attention " Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 6:1      I know so many girls who have made blogs for attention. I am not going to name names because I was that girl as well. I over advertised my blog being very annoying because I wanted attention in the past. I was done wrong by a few people, so I wanted the world to know about it. I wanted them to feel bad about what they did. 

      Lately, I have been asked for advice on starting a blog. However, I am not a professional yet. I have been passionate about blogging since I was fourteen, but I did not make it serious until now. In this post, I will be giving you ten reasons why you should start a blog. Next, I will be making a sequel about why you should not. I hope you enjoy! : ) 1. If You Have A Passion To Write       This  reason is the key and is very, very important. If you do not like to write on a daily basis, blogging is not for you. All blogging is writing, writing, and more writing. If you absolutely do not enjoy writing, this will not make you happy. You must do what your passion is.  2. If You Have Somewhat Taken Advanced   Grammer Classes      When I first started blogging, I had TERRIBLE grammar. When I read my old post, I cringe so hard. When I blogged for the first time, I had not taken any grammar classes since Elementary school. This is how bad my school system is. When I first