there is a time for everything

There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under the heavens.

-Ecclesiastes 3:1

This summer has been a summer of change(s).

I graduated from the university. My boyfriend and I split. I moved to South Carolina. I'm working at a new bbw location (with hopes of finding a full time job soon *crossing fingers*). And I'm searching for my first home of my own (*again, crossing fingers*).

Many changes have taken place as I have begun a new chapter in my life. Some of these changes have been difficult and even painful while others have been exciting and empowering. However, all of these changes have challenged me and pushed me to grow, often in ways I didn't imagine or expect.

After all the tears and heartache; laughs and smiles, I wouldn't do anything differently. It hasn't been easy and it won't always be easy. But there are two things I know for certain:

1) The LORD is with me, always. I may be a lamb among wolves, but the lion is patting by my side.

2) God did not say "With Christ all things are easy" or "I can do all things with ease through Christ who strengthens me." God did say "With Christ all things are possible and "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." The path head is not easy, but it is possible.

And so I walk in confindence with the my God now, and through the changes to come.

let love be genuine

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own site. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." To the contrary, "if you enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21
(Marks of the True Christian)

beloved

Those who were not my people I will call "my people,"

and her who was not beloved I will call "beloved."

And in the very place where it was said to them, "You are not my people," there they will be called "sons of the living God."

Romans 9:25-26

put not your trust in princes

Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
Blessed is he whose help is in the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever.

Psalm 146

majestic

When I look at 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, and the son of man that you care for him?

-Psalm 8:3-4

joy in the morning

I will extol you O Lord for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me.

Oh Lord my God I cried to you for help and you have healed me.

Your anger is for but a moment and your favor for a lifetime.

Weeping may tarry for the night but joy comes with the morning.


"I shall never be moved." By your favor O Lord you made my mountain stand strong.

You have turned my mourning into dancing and clothed me with gladness.

Glory and praise to you God for I will not be silent. I will give thanks to you forever!

-Psalm 30

a simple pleasure : live today

Live today! Live fully each moment of today. Trust God to let you work through this moment and the next. He will give you all you need. Don't skip over the painful or confusing moment - even it has its important and rightful place in the day.