A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words...

...and I have two to 'sum up' the latest happenings!

I might be really behind the times with this, but apparently Instant Messengers have this program where you can draw pictures and send them to each other. My drawings... BAD! But the one's I receive?

Jesus (football + GF) = happy BF!

In case you need clarification, I am 'GF' and somehow (miraculously?), I am included in the equation of making 'BF' smile...

Well, smiling is the goal, at least. But this might be reality for him once things settle in:

(That's him pulling out his hair. Poor guy... he has no idea what he is in for!)

My life in pictures... The End!

P.S. I am REALLY EXCITED!

True Love

I can't seem to get enough of Phil Wickham's music lately. Here's what has been stuck in my head the last few days ;)

Breathe Jen

It's amazing how life can take a turn... a *wonderful* turn... and yet I can still find myself freaking out.

Freaking out because I am afraid that I am going to mess it all up.
Freaking out because I am going to have to start being real.
Freaking out because "if it's too good to be true, it probably is," right?

So yeah... I'M FREAKING OUT!


Well, I was. Until I reminded myself (through talking and walking and praying it out) that I don't need all the answers and I don't need to be in control either.

Yes I AM going to mess it up.
Yes I AM going to have to be real... and it's going to get ugly.
Yes it DOES seem too good to be true, but that doesn't mean it really is.

And Yes... I need to trust that God knows better than me, that He is sovereign, and that when I mess this up (not if), He will use it to show His glory.


Phew! Much better ;)


Thank you Lord for not letting me be in control, for knowing me better than I know myself, and for holding me through every step of this crazy life! Oh and thank you for the comfort of Italian food and the talented hands who make it. I love the little blessings you give us along the way!

28 Days!

Nope this is not a movie review... I am celebrating 28 days (in a row) of being in the Word! This might seem silly to celebrate, but most Bible reading plans have never really worked for me. Usually I will do good for a week (MAYBE two) and then give up. But here I am, 28 days and going strong! :)

Thank you Jesus for your Word and for giving me the desire to dig in!

"We cannot worship a God we do not know. Worship is hollow if disconnected from Word." - David Platt


(If you want to check out this reading plan that even *I* can follow, go HERE!) :)

Amen

Psalm 25

Teach Me Your Paths
Of David.

To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust;
let me not be put to shame;
let not my enemies exult over me.
Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;
they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.

Make me to know your ways, O LORD;
teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all the day long.

Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!

Good and upright is the LORD;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.

All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness,
for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

For your name’s sake, O LORD,
pardon my guilt, for it is great.
Who is the man who fears the LORD?
Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.
His soul shall abide in well-being,
and his offspring shall inherit the land.
The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him,
and he makes known to them his covenant.
My eyes are ever toward the LORD,
for he will pluck my feet out of the net.

Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distresses.
Consider my affliction and my trouble,
and forgive all my sins.

Consider how many are my foes,
and with what violent hatred they hate me.
Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me!
Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
May integrity and uprightness preserve me,
for I wait for you.

Redeem Israel, O God,
out of all his troubles.