following grace

  something the Lord has just really been pressing on my heart lately, is my lack of patience and trust with Him. I am a planner at heart, I want all the plans in ink, color coated and set in stone from the start and im sure y'all have realized Jesus doesn't quite work that way.   He has really just been showing me over and over and over again, that His timing is so incredibly perfect. indeed it is so worth it to wait on Him and His timing. things always work better that way.   last night, as my bible study group from church had our "home" night. We all cozied up in the cutest of IKEA's furniture with big bowls of chili and chocolate to follow and we just straight up bragged on Jesus for 2 hours. and it was absolutely delightfully wonderful. just sharing my story with my sweet friends, and major events in my life that have led up to where I am now, all of them just point to one theme. His perfect timing. He is always...

Thankful for an incredible abundance of blessings today and everyday.. My cup overflows!   "Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Know that the Lord himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving And his courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting And his faithfulness to all generations."   Psalm 100     The Lord is so amazingly gracious to allow me such sweet people to call mine.   So thankful for the opportunity to come home to such a wonderful mix of people.   So So Thankful.   May we live lives of Thanks, daily. The Lord is so great, to be praised.   So honored and privileged to have so many things given to me to be t...

this morning as i woke up and rolled right into the living room to watch the Thanksgiving Parade with my sissy.. I just started to ponder upon all the things I'm thankful for.   these past months i have more than i could ever imagine to be thankful for. and then there's my mother who's birthday is on Monday, and has raised me for 17 years. the food I've been blessed to eat every day. My sweet cousins that i love so dearly. the joy that I have come to know from the Father.   My camera and its awesome quality. (sometimes) Precious moments talking about Jesus and what he did for us with my sweet girl. The beautiful nature and creation that God has supplied for us to see everyday. I just love the beautiful leaves this time of year. My family, who were all able to join us today at my house for a meal around the table. From 80 something to 8 years old. People take it for granted, but when for 6 years we had to travel 4 ...

I haven't done one of these in a long while. and with Thanksgiving next week and alot happening i figured i should do one. On this Thursday I am very thankful for the one person in my life that i can truly say has changed me more than anyone else. the one person who i love more than anything in this world. My best friend. - Im thankful for her smile that makes me giggle with joy everytime i see it. - Im thankful for her words of wisdom that have gotten me through the thick and the thin. -Im thankful for her loving kindness to me always, no matter the circumstances. -Im thankful for our inside jokes that can brighten my day any day. -Im thankful for her love for God. -Im thankful for that little ole pool ladder at youth camp that led us to meet each other, therefore being where we are today. -Im thankful for the 4 1/2 years of friendship with her. -Im thankful that she is the reason i am half the person i am today. -Im thankful that the time we share ...