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. :)

Not Perfect but Perfect for me

Lately my thoughts have been about the person God has chosen for me to marry. I pray for this person often, that he will grow strong in God. Praying that when its God's perfect timing we find each other. And that when we do, our thoughts stay on God rather than us. My hope for me and my future husband is to live out a selfless life, serving others and God. And raise a family to live that same way.  God knows what i need and want, i know this man will be better than i ever imagined. I need to have patience and trust in God's will.  Romans 12:12 describes this patience perfectly.

                      "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer"

 I am joyful in the hopes that this man will not be perfect,but perfect for me. God knows what i want in a man although i know it never hurts to tell him. Speak to him then listen for his voice. I find comfort that God is God, the almighty, powerful God. His thoughts are higher and he knows the plans he has for us, he says so in the bible. I am glad we don't get to choose these things for ourselves. I don't think i'd pick anyone as half as good as what God has for me. I hope he is praying the same prayers for me. 

      If you are reading this, i thank you. I hope you could keep up with my ramblings, my thoughts come out in no organized fashion. Hopefully this helps you, if so tell me about it. :) 

      LOVE

                           

Welcome to my Heart everyone

Okay, so i am completely new to this. I have never blogged before or written down my thoughts. A lot of the time they stay in my overcrowded head. I figured it was time to start emptying it out. So i will just be blogging my feelings, things that God reveals to me, photos that speak to me, just life. I hope these are the words that people need to hear, and find comfort that they are not alone. Stay tuned for some posts happening this week. :) Love