Pray without ceaseing.... He wasn't kidding.

God continually promises his
faithfulness in his word.. so why am I always surprised when he shows up in my life? He has given us this powerful gift of prayer, and we so often disregard its presence in our lives. Recently I have decided to devote more time in prayer for my family, friends, residents, as well as my own life. Covering everything I do in prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. This has given me a joy beyond comparison and even more confidence in my faith.
 Lord, I release my future to you and the plans that I have made on my own. I release my desire to take control over my future relationship with my husband, if it is your will for my life. I know you are sovereign and your timing is perfect.


Thank you for the cross.

Coffee time and bestie lovin'

So, I realized that in the business of life I don't take time to reflect on my life. Blogging is something I enjoy doing, but never seem to get around to. I've decided it's something i need to pick up on again...

Today I had coffee with my bestie ashley. Times with her are always so encouraging and recharging. A big topic of our discussion today was God's perfect timing. It was a great conversation for me to have with graduation on the horizon, I have found myself freaking out about it more and more as the glorious day approaches. So often I fail to reply on the sovereignty of God and his plan for my life. I am scared to make choices that cause me to rely on him... WHY??? He has been faithful for 22 years, why would He leave me hanging now? I'm committing these last couple semesters of college to discovering my identity in HIM and not what I can look like for other people. I am so thankful for converstations like this to kick me in the butt and remind me of need to depend on my Savior and Lord.

Man my Wednesday just got a lot brighter ; ) 

Surrender: to give ones self up tp someone who is greater

This week at my school is seek week, and our theme this semester is "Surrender." The speakers have been challenging us to think about what we need to surrender to the Lord, and to do it.

Monday night I was at a prayer night and I thought a lot about what it was that I needed to surrender to Christ. I think for me its my pride, and my time. Even though nothing they said this week was "new" to me, it was a great reminder of how I should live my life as a Christian surrendered to God's will and plan for my life.

David and Daniel (the speakers) used the book of Jonah to talk about this idea of surrender. Jonah was a man who was saying one thing, "I fear the Lord," but his actions showed something completely different. This is something I thought about all week. I claim to be a follower of Christ, but am I truly following after Him? Circumstances cannot dictate whether or not we submit and surrender to God, its something we must choose to do regardless of our circumstances. Of course we all know it is easier to follow Christ when things in our life are dandy, but its another thing to trust Him in the hard times. I am so excited that God is showing me how to surrender my life COMPLETELY to Him, in EVERY circumstances.

Man, I love Seek Week.

Family Time

I am so thankful for my family and the blessing that they are in my life. Being apart from my family has definitely made me realize how much i love them and appreciate their influence in my life.

Crazy Love

 http://www.crazylovebook.com/

So although I know I am late to jump on the "Crazy Love" train, I am enjoying this book immensely. I highly recommend it.

Read it. Be Challenged. Make Changes.

"God is most glorified in me when I am most satisfied in Him."
-John Piper

Thanksgiving!

Today I am thankful for family and friends that love me no matter what and are always there for me.

I simply love all these people to death.I'm thankful for crazy fun siblings!

crazy faces! 

promise they can lift us! 

I'm also thankful for good times with sisters! 

I love my sisters. 

our tradition! 

our group of girlies! 

I am also thankful for an amazing and loving family! 

What a group! 

I love my Fam bam! 

And last but not least I am thankful for an amazing bestie ; )

We think were pretty special!

I love you Jods and hannah bobanna! I am so blessed its crazy!