Monday, August 11, 2008
Shoes of faith...
The other night I was staightening and cleaning out my closet and decided to organize my shoes. For most of you that don't know I have a shoe and purse fetish...probably over 60 shoes and who knows how many purses (bless my husband for letting me have 80% of the closet space). Everytime I buy a new pair of shoes, Nathan always says "How many shoes do you need?". Honestly I can't answer that. It's such a nice feeling when you find the perfect shoes for that top in your closet you haven't worn yet because you didn't have the exact pair of shoes! Well, I think I've found the reason why I buy so many shoes (not very conventional or spiritual but sounded good) (would also be a great name for a womens retreat). With my new outlook from my last blog, I am walking in faith that God's plan is not finished in my life. Therefore every morning I wake up and put on my perfect pair of shoes for my outfit, I am putting on my shoes of faith for the day that I will walk with faith and walk out God's plan for me for that day. As far as a great retreat name it would be called the "Shoes of Faith Conference". Everyone would get a cute minature shoe as their take home reminder! So may you all have "SHOES OF FAITH" today that whatever your situation or heartache, you will have shoes of faith to walk you thru it!!! Leaning on the scripture "For I know the plans I have for you, " declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" Jeremiah 29:11. AMEN!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Being Quiet....
I had dinner with a great friend last night (thanks Sarah B.)! We came to the conclusion that it is the obstacles, storms, and battles in life that prepare us for our destiny and calling in Christ! It really gave me a new peace and understanding! I also was listening to the radio on the way home yesterday and a song came on that said "sometimes He quiets the storm and other times He quiets the child". How prophetic is that! We all want our storms quieted but sometimes we're to be quiet and hold on to Him till the storm is over. He is faithful and I can feel a new season coming! Hallelujah! I love a new wardrobe therefore love a new season in my life. Out with the old and in with the new.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Initial Glimpse
August 4, 2008
Well, at this point I am having faith that God’s infinite plan for my life is not yet complete. I have felt over the past years that I have been walking as a Godly woman and still do not doubt that today. The voice of God has been small the past few years probably on the fault of my own self doubt and uncertainty in what our calling in life is. We’ve been youth pastors and I have served on the worship team but I still feel like I’m waiting for a shout or sign as to what our call is in the church. Is it small group leaders, mediators, etc.? I have always thought that my life would be the small pebble that caused a hundred ripples. I guess I thought at this age I would know and would be fulfilling my destiny that Christ has called me to live out. I have in my lifetime dealt with divorce, verbal abuse, being a grownup while still a child, accused of an inappropriate relationship and for some reason the black sheep of my family. I do not fit into the cookie cutter way that I think some people think I should fit into. I speak my mind, I show my emotions, I guard my heart, I like to be fashionable and trendy, I like feeling put together and with it, I love my friends, I love to be the center of attention and the leader in situations, I love anything girly and pink, I would watch Legally Blonde everyday, I would get a boob job and another nose job if I felt I wouldn’t be looked at so differently, I love my family. My husband is incredible – loving, constantly forgiving, a beautiful soul who will have a great reward in heaven, my breath, my constant, truly my better half. My London – a bubbly spirit which cannot be broken, comedian, center of attention, charmer of my soul, my caffeine, pure and good at heart, his faith will speak to thousands, determined in all ways. I have always held on the highest podium my loyalty in everything. My life, my family, my job…I think my parents own lack of commitment has made me overly committed, probably not always to my benefit. When people question this it truly shoots me in the core. I have built my relationships on this virtue and place it up there on the list with my religion, my family, etc. It is what I base my morals and values on. I’ve started this journal to not only help with the storm that I battle but to reveal my inmost thoughts and feelings to my loved ones who maybe don’t get a glimpse in.
Well, at this point I am having faith that God’s infinite plan for my life is not yet complete. I have felt over the past years that I have been walking as a Godly woman and still do not doubt that today. The voice of God has been small the past few years probably on the fault of my own self doubt and uncertainty in what our calling in life is. We’ve been youth pastors and I have served on the worship team but I still feel like I’m waiting for a shout or sign as to what our call is in the church. Is it small group leaders, mediators, etc.? I have always thought that my life would be the small pebble that caused a hundred ripples. I guess I thought at this age I would know and would be fulfilling my destiny that Christ has called me to live out. I have in my lifetime dealt with divorce, verbal abuse, being a grownup while still a child, accused of an inappropriate relationship and for some reason the black sheep of my family. I do not fit into the cookie cutter way that I think some people think I should fit into. I speak my mind, I show my emotions, I guard my heart, I like to be fashionable and trendy, I like feeling put together and with it, I love my friends, I love to be the center of attention and the leader in situations, I love anything girly and pink, I would watch Legally Blonde everyday, I would get a boob job and another nose job if I felt I wouldn’t be looked at so differently, I love my family. My husband is incredible – loving, constantly forgiving, a beautiful soul who will have a great reward in heaven, my breath, my constant, truly my better half. My London – a bubbly spirit which cannot be broken, comedian, center of attention, charmer of my soul, my caffeine, pure and good at heart, his faith will speak to thousands, determined in all ways. I have always held on the highest podium my loyalty in everything. My life, my family, my job…I think my parents own lack of commitment has made me overly committed, probably not always to my benefit. When people question this it truly shoots me in the core. I have built my relationships on this virtue and place it up there on the list with my religion, my family, etc. It is what I base my morals and values on. I’ve started this journal to not only help with the storm that I battle but to reveal my inmost thoughts and feelings to my loved ones who maybe don’t get a glimpse in.
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