It's my weekend off, and I'm working ALL weekend. Though this reality upsets me a little I had to take a moment in my busy schedule to let you all know that last night I saw over 100 fireflies light up my boyfriends back yard and in that moment I thought....
God really does love us..I truly believe He gives us times like those just for us to enjoy and for Him to shines us with His love.
It was a memory I don't want to forget. Ever.
Saturday, June 19
Wednesday, June 16
Wednesdays full of Wisdom- He is Enough
My friend over at All Things Beautiful and I have started a new thing..every Wednesday we are going to blog about something God has taught us this past week. I encourage anyone to join, its just a way that we can step back from our busy lifestyles and be thankful for a God that is constantly teaching and molding His children. What an incredible honor that God allows us to open our hearts to be taught by Him, I know for me..I don't remember this enough. I don't hold on to His promises like I should and this new blog post is just going to help me remember..My God is always enough.
My life is in His hands..when confusion and drama hides my way and keeps me burdened down, He is always enough. This past week I've had a strong reminder that no matter what, people will always let us down. God is our only true companion and as much as I am blessed with beautiful and wonderful people in my life, people will always disappoint. God has reminded me that His love is peace to my broken heart, and strength through every weak moment I have. He is truly enough..I will say it over and over again because I want it to pierce my heart stronger and stronger everyday. I will always be hurt by people in my life, because we are sinful by nature, only saved by God's amazing grace. And as much as I was hurt this week by someone I love dearly, I think its what I needed..because I realize how much I put my trust in my friends and family, when I need to put my ultimate and complete trust in God. I believe God is using this to open my eyes and remind me that He places people in our lives for a reason, they can be blessings and we can hold them very close, but He has to be first.
To know God, what an undefinable statement. Though I shamefully forget and try to live on my own, or by the friendships I have God showed me that those friendships are only to encourage and lift me up, not to replace Him. I want to know God more, I want Him to be my best friend..and I don't know why that is so hard sometimes. This week I was pretty burdened by a few things and for the first time in a long time, I laid it all at His feet. I went to Jesus first, I didn't go to my mom, or my friends, or even Kevin. I went to my Savior and King first..I prayed, cried and asked Him to guide me through this. And He did. What an amazing feeling to know He is there, He really does care for me. The amazing part with all of this was that only after I went to my Father first, then I could share my hurt with a friend, and express to her how I was feeling. She was able to give me wonderful wisdom that I feel only came straight from God.
He held me, and gave me the wisdom I needed to feel those burdens all lifted from my heart. Wow, what a Mighty God we serve. Words can not describe Him, and actions can not show Him just how much I love Him.
Psalm 124
1 If the LORD had not been on our side—
let Israel say-
2 if the LORD had not been on our side
when men attacked us,
3 when their anger flared against us,
they would have swallowed us alive;
4 the flood would have engulfed us,
the torrent would have swept over us,
5 the raging waters
would have swept us away.
6 Praise be to the LORD,
who has not let us be torn by their teeth.
7 We have escaped like a bird
out of the Fowler's snare;
the snare has been broken,
and we have escaped.
8 Our help is in the name of the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
So in conclusion, this week God gave me a rather large reminder that I need to love, serve, honor, trust, and depend on Him more. And though these lessons can be hard, I'm so thankful for it.
Worthy is the Lamb, He is enough.
My life is in His hands..when confusion and drama hides my way and keeps me burdened down, He is always enough. This past week I've had a strong reminder that no matter what, people will always let us down. God is our only true companion and as much as I am blessed with beautiful and wonderful people in my life, people will always disappoint. God has reminded me that His love is peace to my broken heart, and strength through every weak moment I have. He is truly enough..I will say it over and over again because I want it to pierce my heart stronger and stronger everyday. I will always be hurt by people in my life, because we are sinful by nature, only saved by God's amazing grace. And as much as I was hurt this week by someone I love dearly, I think its what I needed..because I realize how much I put my trust in my friends and family, when I need to put my ultimate and complete trust in God. I believe God is using this to open my eyes and remind me that He places people in our lives for a reason, they can be blessings and we can hold them very close, but He has to be first.
To know God, what an undefinable statement. Though I shamefully forget and try to live on my own, or by the friendships I have God showed me that those friendships are only to encourage and lift me up, not to replace Him. I want to know God more, I want Him to be my best friend..and I don't know why that is so hard sometimes. This week I was pretty burdened by a few things and for the first time in a long time, I laid it all at His feet. I went to Jesus first, I didn't go to my mom, or my friends, or even Kevin. I went to my Savior and King first..I prayed, cried and asked Him to guide me through this. And He did. What an amazing feeling to know He is there, He really does care for me. The amazing part with all of this was that only after I went to my Father first, then I could share my hurt with a friend, and express to her how I was feeling. She was able to give me wonderful wisdom that I feel only came straight from God.
He held me, and gave me the wisdom I needed to feel those burdens all lifted from my heart. Wow, what a Mighty God we serve. Words can not describe Him, and actions can not show Him just how much I love Him.
Psalm 124
1 If the LORD had not been on our side—
let Israel say-
2 if the LORD had not been on our side
when men attacked us,
3 when their anger flared against us,
they would have swallowed us alive;
4 the flood would have engulfed us,
the torrent would have swept over us,
5 the raging waters
would have swept us away.
6 Praise be to the LORD,
who has not let us be torn by their teeth.
7 We have escaped like a bird
out of the Fowler's snare;
the snare has been broken,
and we have escaped.
8 Our help is in the name of the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
So in conclusion, this week God gave me a rather large reminder that I need to love, serve, honor, trust, and depend on Him more. And though these lessons can be hard, I'm so thankful for it.
Worthy is the Lamb, He is enough.
Sunday, June 13
Thursday, June 10
You Capture: Fun
What do I consider fun?
Having this little girl in my arms..
Check out more fun at Beth's blog and keep up with the latest You Capture challenges! :)
Tuesday, June 8
Never Forget
I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the State of (STATE NAME) against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the Governor of (STATE NAME) and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to law and regulations. So help me God.
This is the Oath my Brother took, and I am so honored to be his sister!
I am so Proud to be an American, and am SO thankful for all who scarifice everything for our Freedom. Thank you to my brother, and to all who defend our Country. You are all in my prayers daily.
Monday, June 7
June 7th 2010
June 7th. I can't believe it is ALREADY June 7th....I know Summer hasn't even started but before we know it will be August and I'll be starting school again!
I haven't sat down and blogged in a while and now I've been doing some remodeling on the blog, so tonight I told myself I was going to sit down and type. I've had so much on my mind lately and it's time I release some of it.
I've titled my my Through His Eyes because I've noticed how little I try to see things through God's eyes. I get so caught up in my little, puny life that it becomes all about me. I get worked up, stressed out, worried, grumpy, and fall into the whirlwind of sin that blinds me from viewing this life the way God sees it. If I could only see things through His eyes than maybe I could put things into perspective. About two weeks ago I was reading my Bible and God showed me that through His Word we HAVE that chance, to see things through His eyes. I was amazed, here I am..getting so caught up in myself when God has already given me all that I need through His word. I'm ashamed to admit that I honestly don't read my Bible enough. Sure, I read scripture every day one way or the other but lately I've noticed how little I actually spend with my Savior. It breaks my heart, because I see how it effects everyone around me.
I haven't sat down and blogged in a while and now I've been doing some remodeling on the blog, so tonight I told myself I was going to sit down and type. I've had so much on my mind lately and it's time I release some of it.
I've titled my my Through His Eyes because I've noticed how little I try to see things through God's eyes. I get so caught up in my little, puny life that it becomes all about me. I get worked up, stressed out, worried, grumpy, and fall into the whirlwind of sin that blinds me from viewing this life the way God sees it. If I could only see things through His eyes than maybe I could put things into perspective. About two weeks ago I was reading my Bible and God showed me that through His Word we HAVE that chance, to see things through His eyes. I was amazed, here I am..getting so caught up in myself when God has already given me all that I need through His word. I'm ashamed to admit that I honestly don't read my Bible enough. Sure, I read scripture every day one way or the other but lately I've noticed how little I actually spend with my Savior. It breaks my heart, because I see how it effects everyone around me.
"When I consider 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,
the son of man that you care for him?"
Psalm 8: 3 & 4
When I stop and read that verse, I mean really read that verse..I'm almost brought to tears. Through all my mistakes and failures in this world God, who is so huge and mighty, has chosen to relate to MY life. He loves me so much He is Mindful of ME..the creator of the universe actually thinks about me, and not only that but He wants to have a relationship with me.
If I could only remember that every second of every day I would live a life of humble and complete thankfulness to my Lord.
He is so good to us.
Psalm 8: 3 & 4
When I stop and read that verse, I mean really read that verse..I'm almost brought to tears. Through all my mistakes and failures in this world God, who is so huge and mighty, has chosen to relate to MY life. He loves me so much He is Mindful of ME..the creator of the universe actually thinks about me, and not only that but He wants to have a relationship with me.
If I could only remember that every second of every day I would live a life of humble and complete thankfulness to my Lord.
He is so good to us.
Saturday, June 5
Excitement!
I've started updating my blog.. (Thanks to Kayla for ALL her help) I'm pretty excited about it but have a long ways to go! :) Stay tuned for many changes to come!!!!
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