Wedding VS. Waiting

So have you ever wondered why all your friends are getting married and your not!?!?! WELL I have a theory....(one of many!) I think its honestly because we haven't met the right guy! Now before you stop reading and judge me as someone to state the obvious, hear me out! When you get married your going to spend your whole life with that special someone right?? If that's the case would you really want to live with someone "till death do you part" that is less then your standards? I know I don't! I want someone perfectly designed for me. I know everyone is a sinner and imperfect, but I still think that God has someone out there made just for me. So even though there are tons of weddings (and I'm still waiting) God will bless those of us who seek His best! Don't give up on God's best for you, just be patient, even if that means your going to another wedding this weekend... like me! :)

For your Maker is your husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and your Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. Isaiah 54:5

Tea Sets and Times

Have you ever wondered to what happened to all the time you used to have as a child? There was always time for tea parties, dress up, and singing and dancing.  This year of my life has been busy but great! Without time to relax, there has been plenty of VBS planning, Sunday school teaching, and work.  Its busy but a blast.  However, I was able to go back to the simpler times this summer with my adorable niece, we had a tea party (she painted the tea set!) It's was a good reminder, that sometimes I need to slow down and take a breath.  I still need to sit at the Lord's feet and enjoy the time His has given me.  So I want to encourage anyone who might read my crazy, small, random blog to slow down and remember and enjoy the time God has given you.

Enjoy Every Day God Has Made

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 KJV

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

Throw Into Leadership

     During the last few months many changes have happened in my life that where very unexpected.  I was recently offered and internship for the Bible College that I graduated from.  Being very excited I deferred my next semester at jr college.  Although most people would see that as a completely dumb move I have found rest in it because God has completely provided for it as well as given me His complete conformation.  Being an intern to me seems like nothing new except for the fact that I get to mentor people and spend all my time doing what God wants me to do.  I did what He called me to do before, but this time is specifically set so I can just serve Jesus without having to worry about grades or trying to learn physiology or math.  It is quite liberating!
     That being said,  in my new position in life I've been learning a lot about leadership.  I never knew that I was called to be a leader until I was asked to be an inter.  I feel so unworthy to lead anyone.  There are many areas of my life that need work.  I thought this would disqualify me in my ministry however God has shown me that He is so full mercy that He helps me lead others.  This reminds me of 1 Corinthians 2:1,4 "When I came to you... My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power." 
     The Spiritual Leadership that God has called me to is something I cannot take frivolously.  It is my hope and prayer that you will all pray for me in this!

I see the beauty that is coming through leadership! I struggle and don't feel adequate to lead, but I know that Christ has chosen me so that I can grow in who He wants me to be.