It's all for You

Hello to everyone that is reading this. It has been a month, almost two, since my last blog post. A lot has happened since. God has recently just been revealing himself to me, I'm still amazed that he takes special time to show me certain things. To let me know He has my back and that He is here with me. When things really fall together I know that it is God. It makes me happy to know his plan is unfolding in my life and the lives around me. Most know already, that I feel called to work with children. I have no idea how or where, I just that is where my heart is. I feel a pull to orphans, and just broken, unloved children. I know I want to take a mission trip to an orphanage to be with these children, and to show them love. It will fall in place in God's perfect timing, that doesn't stop me from thinking about it all the time though. Feeling discontented with where I am now. Thinking about how it will happen, where I will get the money, when the opportunity will come. I need to stop stressing or worrying about these things and be at peace knowing, that God is the one in control, not us. I pray for anyone else that is going thorough this. I Pray for our patience and to really trust in his plan. I Pray He opens our hearts, and eyes for these opportunities when they come along.

Wake up, the normal life

Well, i took a nice little break from blogging.  I've been busy, actually not really but I like to tell myself that. I have been thinking I'm not really important or interesting enough to post blogs everyday. People don't want to know every single thought I have, trust me. Plus school has started back up so I have been focused on that and just thinking about where it will take me in the future. And school is very discouraging I feel like I will never get to where I'm going. Then doubt kicks in, is this really what God has called me to do? How will I get there? Will it every really happen? If any of you are like me I feel the need for constant reassurance from God. That is such a self-centered thought, to think that God would need to keep reassuring me something He has shown me. He wants us to trust Him and believe in ourselves and all that He has created us for. Doubt is my worst enemy, which is why the devil loves to play on that. I pray a prayer for me and anyone that is battling doubt.
          Lord I pray that you would take away the doubt and replace it with certainty
          I pray you show us your will so clearly there will be no room for doubt
          Rebuke the devil and his lies
          Place in our hearts the passion and drive and persistence to do what we were crated for.
         Jesus we Love you and all that you are. Thank you for this life and chances to get to know you more.
         In your almighty name i pray, Amen
      

The Joy of Music

Hello all. This is a post about some music I have been listening to recently. I love finding good and beautiful music. I love finding peace, inspiration, and emotions from and in music. Every time i find awesome songs my sister (Aimee) learns them on guitar and we jam in our room. mmhh that is my happiness and peace. We know we need to spread our joy and love though music, this is something God has called us to do.
We are gradually making our way out there and when the time is right it will happen. Im excited and anxious about this, i have no idea where to start or how this works hah! I know it is in His hands and He is in control. All the Glory to God!
If you are in the mood for some beautiful music check out "Speaking a Dead Language" by Joy Williams, "Hazy" ft William Fitzsimmons by Rosi Golan, "When I am Afraid" by Laura Hackett....thats just a few good ones. :) Enjoy!!

Hazy

Lately I don't feel as close to God as I used to be. I am not giving Him my full attention, my time, my days, all of me. I've learned the internal battles and enemy attacks get harder when you're not constantly seeking Him. Speaking with him and meditating on His word. I need to focus on Him and soak up His word. I've made excuses such as I have a lot going on, but that shouldn't be. 

God should not be a small part of my life He should BE my life.He gave his life for me and all He asks for in return is all of me. When I am far from God I feel things go Hazy. I lose myself, my direction, my joy, my excitement of life, all that God has placed in me. Not just for this New Year but for all the years to come I will make sure I am constantly speaking to God and reading the word. I am going to seek him with my whole heart and expect Him to use me like never before. 

The most Wonderful time of the Year

I love christmas, always have and always will. The whole month of December, and all the days leading up to christmas bring me Joy. Oh and the snow, the snow makes me feel like a little kid again. It's just all so special: being together, showing people your love and care for them, and learning to be a good giver and receiver. It really is The most Wonderful time of the Year. You don't always need to be doing something big for the holidays just being together is enough. We sat around all weekend in out Pjs watching tv and movies, and even though we had some arguments, we had fun being with each other. The holidays are a time of kindness, love, and compassion. And a time for counting your blessings and thanking Jesus, our Savior, for all he did for us and continues to do. I have some pictures that illustrate this Holiday perfectly.             All the Beautiful snow we had this year!

                                           The first snow before it got really icy and dangerous.

                                           It coated our patio, looking so magically beautiful.

                                             The Christmas Eve snow that we played in!

                                    

                                                  As you can tell we were pretty psyched.

                                               Dad came out and had a snowball fight with us :)

                                    Our magical tree, so what if we put it up a week before christmas.

                My sister made me yummy coffee when we were trapped in by the snow, we found ways to occupy ourselves. Drinking lots of coffee!

                            My mom's Jesus cupcake that she made for Benton's Christmas dinner with us :)

Overall a very good Holiday. I loved giving my family gifts, i get more excited about them seeing their gifts than seeing mine. hah! I pray everyone had a great Christmas. No matter what holiday it is, treasure your family, show people kindness, love, and compassion. Remember God loves you and he wants you to show that Love to everyone you meet. Merry day after Christmas!!! Lots and lots of Love

Trust in Him

Let me start by saying that finding a home church since we moved down here has been a long journey, that sometimes felt hopeless. Thinking back on that i wouldn't trade those friendships and connections for anything, God put those people in our path for a reason. I realize it was all part of the plan, the journey to get us to where we are now. At an amazing church with sweet and humble people. The pastor is such an anointed and gentle man, with a kind and welcoming smile and nature. The worship is so powerful, true and sometimes intimate. Its free and people express themselves and praise God as if no one else is in the room. I seriously love that. Our Father wants us to express our love and thanksgiving and praise, it makes him happy. Lifting my hands and submitting to God is so freeing, i feel as though my pain and worries are taken away. I can see beyond the flesh and embrace God's LOVE. God has showed me that this is where He wants us to be for now. It excites me to think that God's plan is happening the way he wants. I have no idea what could come of this but it's okay because He does, and i wouldn't want it any other way. So many opportunities and doors could be opened there. The good thing is, God has so much up his sleeve and with him the possibilities are endless. I pray he reveals these things to me in his perfect timing. I'm glad we kept searching and trusted God. We have had the privilege to adventure to some very awesome churches. God was preparing us and our hearts. Trust in him and he will not let you down.

Love

Pictures, Pictures

I just want to post some pictures that i found that really speak to me and make me smile. Enjoy!!

                                         I just love children's adventurous nature and innocence.

 God’s people were not built to stay safe in the harbor but to go into the world and risk our lives for the Gospel and serving our Savior. Thats how i feel about this quote, i absolutely love it. 

                                                   Oh snow, how i love it so. :)