Listen for God's Voice

Hello all my peeps! I have been reflecting on things this past week. Let me tell you, you can realize a lot about yourself when you take the time! I realized since I gave up social media this week that I am very dependent on it. I hunger for the likes, comments, etc on vine, twitter…  I really feel horrible coming to this truth. I am so happy I am a changed gal. This will stay for sure. God has my heart and life and I know I am safe being in His righteous right hand.

Also tonight God has spoken to me in a unique way. I am going to post this to Facebook as soon as I get back on. This is what He has put in my heart to share with you.

'Think of a coin. Think of how intricate and precise their detail is. Also, they have value. Now think of yourself. God made us so intricate, so precise He made us in His image. How we have a value through God alone!

Money serves a purpose to pay for the necessary things in life.

We have a purpose to serve God. To kindly spread His name and word. To be a soldier for Him. To accept Him in our heart and know He is coming back. 

So if you hear someone saying they are not unique or if they feel like they have no purpose in life. Tell them these facts. Accept God before it's too late!'

Hope you all enjoyed this message. Yet this message is so true. If you think of a coin, their detail is so intricate and on point. Well God is that way with us. He made us in such a way to be in His image and to serve a purpose. Amazing what you learn when you least expect it but ready to listen! Keep your heart open and be ready for God to whisper!

Thank you for reading this. I know this may not seem pageant related but to me it is. We are all unique and that is one of the things I will be using to push me through while God is at the wheel. I wouldn't be competing if it wasn't for Him. You can definitely take time out of your day to Thank Him for all He does for you. :)

God Bless & Much Love,
Tiffany Paul
Miss Crow Wing County International 2014

2 WEEKS UNTIL THE BIGGEST PAGEANT YET!

Hello! I am writing this a changed gal. This past Sunday I took a break from all social media (vine, twitter, instagram & facebook) as an act for God. To do it for Him and focus on Him and strengthen our relationship! He has already shown me so many amazing things! I have also started reading the whole bible which I will be done in a year!

Within this week I have been focusing on God and practicing for the pageant. Only two more appearances until state. I have been praying everyday for God to prepare me spiritually, mentally & physically prepared. Also I have been praying for God to help me just focus on Him & Him alone, to give me the right words to say, help me move with poise/grace, focusing on having a great time & for Him to shine through me the whole weekend!!

Until then God Bless & Much Love,
Tiffany Paul
Miss Crow Wing County International 2014

My headshot for Miss MN International

Mystery Reader & It's close to pageant weekend!!!!

Hello Everyone! I had such a blast when I was the Mystery Reader at CRES! It was also kind of emotial going back there because that is where I went to school. When I got there I answered some questions from the kids and they had a lot of questions!!!

Some were:
1. Do you live in a castle?
2. Are you a real princess?
3. Did you win a pageant?
4. What's your favorite color?
& More!!

A little girls told me I was really pretty (it was so humbling.) & wanted a closer look at my crown. I also seen a plaque that was a memorial to my kindergarden teacher, Mrs. Polich. She passed when I was in 7th grade (2006). She taught me so much and I feel so blessed to have her for a teacher. She is now a beautiful angel in Heaven! I must say it is the people who make this experience worth it. A quote from a good friend, Savannah Cole (Miss Southern Valley for the Miss America Program), who was Miss Baxter Outstanding Teen 2012 said for her farewell speech, "It is the experience that make this journey worth it. Without the experience the crown means nothing to me." I agree fully! It if wasn't for all the kids, teens & adults…EVERY PERSON, this experience wouldn't be worth it. God has taught me SO much! I told God that if this isn't something where I can't worship Him or show His grace & power, I do not want this title. But if it is an experience where I can do those things, then I wanted it.

Now days, I am getting ready. I am focusing on God and nothing but Him. It is getting closer to pageant weekend, I feel ready as I can ever be. No matter what happens, God has a purpose for everything and I know I will be happy whatever the outcome is. The day of my pageant is also my 21st birthday, so it will be a fun weekend. God Bless y'all who have supported me through out this whole experience. It has been a learning & growing journey.

I will keep you updated on what's next in getting ready & my next appearance. I contacted the people whom are associated with the Curtis Lee Facebook Page. On March 1st, they are hosting a kid's prom at CRES. I asked if I could help out in anyway & they said they would love to have me help. I so cannot wait to have fun because I never went to my high school prom. So this will be a blast. I will post pictures ASAP. For more information on the sweet & strong Curtis Lee go to their website for all the info: http://www.walkwithmeforcurtislee.com/

Until next time, God Bless!
Tiffany Paul
Miss Crow Wing County International 2014