Thursday, December 2, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
perspective.
pretty sure Boston in the season of autumn (right now) is the most perfect time of year...if only it didn't fly by so quickly.
i am already cold....it's gonna be a rough winter for me. i can feel it already.
my mom used to read to me Psalm 23 every night before i went to bed growing up...even after i memorized it forwards and backwards haha. still...it never gets old...it's like comfort food. :)
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name sake. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff shall comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
i feel like i've been around the world and back...
in the past month...i have taken a road trip from Boston, MA to Conway, AR in a vehicle that broke down once in Cleveland, OH...then while i was driving (without a license, or so i thought) the vehicle started jolting back and forth till it hit 40 mph (the minimal speed limit on the interstate)...where i then proceeded to sweat and pray a lot. we made it there finally...after a pit stop in TN and MS for a couple days. (p.s. found my license once i got to Conway) from there...my sister and friend picked me up, then had a 3 hr drive home...spent some time in NWA with the fam, then had a 6 hour flight back to NYC to visit the man for a couple days :), then took a 4 hour bus ride back to Boston...then a 20 min subway ride and a transfer to a 20 min bus ride home. basically i have taken every form of transportation in the past few weeks...minus a few uncommon ones...submarine, hovercraft, teleportation...you get the idea.
it's been awesome to just slow down the past week or so and unwind spending genuine time with God.
He never fails to reveal...and His timing is always perfect.
God will always give what is right to His people who cry to him night and day, and He will not be slow to answer them.
Luke 18:7
this is such a cool verse for many reasons...the Lord is faithful. He knows our every need and He will provide. so many times in my life when i have taken life into my own hands being hasty, i have crashed and burned...but when He is in control, He has my best in mind and He answers every prayer. patience is the key.
"the difference between a calling from God and a good idea is that a calling will stick"
i am already cold....it's gonna be a rough winter for me. i can feel it already.
my mom used to read to me Psalm 23 every night before i went to bed growing up...even after i memorized it forwards and backwards haha. still...it never gets old...it's like comfort food. :)
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name sake. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff shall comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
i feel like i've been around the world and back...
in the past month...i have taken a road trip from Boston, MA to Conway, AR in a vehicle that broke down once in Cleveland, OH...then while i was driving (without a license, or so i thought) the vehicle started jolting back and forth till it hit 40 mph (the minimal speed limit on the interstate)...where i then proceeded to sweat and pray a lot. we made it there finally...after a pit stop in TN and MS for a couple days. (p.s. found my license once i got to Conway) from there...my sister and friend picked me up, then had a 3 hr drive home...spent some time in NWA with the fam, then had a 6 hour flight back to NYC to visit the man for a couple days :), then took a 4 hour bus ride back to Boston...then a 20 min subway ride and a transfer to a 20 min bus ride home. basically i have taken every form of transportation in the past few weeks...minus a few uncommon ones...submarine, hovercraft, teleportation...you get the idea.
it's been awesome to just slow down the past week or so and unwind spending genuine time with God.
He never fails to reveal...and His timing is always perfect.
God will always give what is right to His people who cry to him night and day, and He will not be slow to answer them.
Luke 18:7
this is such a cool verse for many reasons...the Lord is faithful. He knows our every need and He will provide. so many times in my life when i have taken life into my own hands being hasty, i have crashed and burned...but when He is in control, He has my best in mind and He answers every prayer. patience is the key.
"the difference between a calling from God and a good idea is that a calling will stick"
Monday, September 27, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
majesty.
So these past few weeks have been rather revealing...and I thought they might be encouraging to others as well. So here goes nothing..
Majesty Majesty
Your beauty ASTOUNDS me
Your faithfulness is unending
Your mercies are new every single day
Thank you.
-excerpt from a journal entry from a couple days ago
He poured water into a bowl and began to wash the followers feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. -John 13:5
It is truly amazing to me how MANY different ways God shows his love for us throughout scripture/my own life. It can even be as simple as a smile from a stranger. God calls us to DESIRE his heart to love others just like he has loved me and you. This means...we love all, serve Him, and there shouldn't be any hesitation whatsoever with this.
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.-Proverbs 11:25
something else God has laid on my heart lately...
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin. -Hebrews 4:7
God is beautiful and SINLESS. He shared every single trial we have faced when he was a man on earth (take a moment just to digest that). He knows our every thought, our hearts, and far beyond what we can see in this moment.
I am reminded daily of how small and insignificant my life is how how big and marvelous He is. It just blows me away that despite all my sin and faults, he still loves me just as much as he did yesterday, and the day before that.
"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need to do is love without getting tired." -Mother Theresa
Majesty Majesty
Your beauty ASTOUNDS me
Your faithfulness is unending
Your mercies are new every single day
Thank you.
-excerpt from a journal entry from a couple days ago
He poured water into a bowl and began to wash the followers feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. -John 13:5
It is truly amazing to me how MANY different ways God shows his love for us throughout scripture/my own life. It can even be as simple as a smile from a stranger. God calls us to DESIRE his heart to love others just like he has loved me and you. This means...we love all, serve Him, and there shouldn't be any hesitation whatsoever with this.
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.-Proverbs 11:25
something else God has laid on my heart lately...
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin. -Hebrews 4:7
God is beautiful and SINLESS. He shared every single trial we have faced when he was a man on earth (take a moment just to digest that). He knows our every thought, our hearts, and far beyond what we can see in this moment.
I am reminded daily of how small and insignificant my life is how how big and marvelous He is. It just blows me away that despite all my sin and faults, he still loves me just as much as he did yesterday, and the day before that.
"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need to do is love without getting tired." -Mother Theresa
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
getting older.
birthdays are a strange occurrence. according to one day, you are one number higher than the number you were the day before. also...i never feel older. it's just a day when people are super nice to you and people that you haven't talked to since...who knows when tell you happy birthday...haha.
like for instance...my roommates. they are amazing. last night at exactly midnight...they had pink and white streamers and balloons everyyywhere when i walked in the door. :)
then today they made me waffles for breakfast...then we got pedicures, CHICK FIL AAAAAAA, and shot cakes (cupcakes filled with ice cream. incred.)
lara and suzy: if you are reading this...i love you so much and thank you for making my first birthday in massachusetts so special! i am so blessed to have you in my life!
now i'm in the citttay visiting my one and only :) and he has a whole evening planned for the two of us...can't wait! except the whole surprise factor...bah.
in the past 2 days, i have broken a lampshade, a glass, cut my finger, burnt my knuckle, tripped going up the stairs and face planted it...oh and i fell over on this guy on the subway today.
yep...grace is not my middle name.
i have a feeling these next couple months are going to be insane.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. -Psalm 143:8
like for instance...my roommates. they are amazing. last night at exactly midnight...they had pink and white streamers and balloons everyyywhere when i walked in the door. :)
then today they made me waffles for breakfast...then we got pedicures, CHICK FIL AAAAAAA, and shot cakes (cupcakes filled with ice cream. incred.)
lara and suzy: if you are reading this...i love you so much and thank you for making my first birthday in massachusetts so special! i am so blessed to have you in my life!
now i'm in the citttay visiting my one and only :) and he has a whole evening planned for the two of us...can't wait! except the whole surprise factor...bah.
in the past 2 days, i have broken a lampshade, a glass, cut my finger, burnt my knuckle, tripped going up the stairs and face planted it...oh and i fell over on this guy on the subway today.
yep...grace is not my middle name.
i have a feeling these next couple months are going to be insane.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. -Psalm 143:8
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
i'm the new chicken clucking open hearts.
^^in case you are wondering about that title, it's lyrics to this song i cannot get out of my head. i love this song. the weepies are fabulous.
again...so much has changed in my life.
Jesus...you never fail to amaze me.
gahhh i am so undeserving of all the many blessings he has put in my life. literally i would never finish this blog post if i were to put in here everything he is doing in my life right now...
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. - Proverbs 8:17
Praise be to you, O LORD;
teach me your decrees. -Psalm 119:12
God is exalted in his power.
Who is a teacher like him? -Job 36:22
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 29:10-12
God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.
-Genesis 21:6 << i love his sense of humor :)
i really feel so content and fulfilled with God at this place i'm in my life currently. now i just need to give back the love and joy i feel to others.
what does this look like in my life? well...i am still figuring out the fine print. i definitely feel like he is using me in my day to day life, but i have always had a strong desire to work with youth in some form or fashion...maybe because i feel like i'm still a kid myself, and i want to stay this way forever. :]
new hampshire this weekend, new york next weekend...can't wait! ahhhhh
again...so much has changed in my life.
Jesus...you never fail to amaze me.
gahhh i am so undeserving of all the many blessings he has put in my life. literally i would never finish this blog post if i were to put in here everything he is doing in my life right now...
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. - Proverbs 8:17
Praise be to you, O LORD;
teach me your decrees. -Psalm 119:12
God is exalted in his power.
Who is a teacher like him? -Job 36:22
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 29:10-12
God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.
-Genesis 21:6 << i love his sense of humor :)
i really feel so content and fulfilled with God at this place i'm in my life currently. now i just need to give back the love and joy i feel to others.
what does this look like in my life? well...i am still figuring out the fine print. i definitely feel like he is using me in my day to day life, but i have always had a strong desire to work with youth in some form or fashion...maybe because i feel like i'm still a kid myself, and i want to stay this way forever. :]
new hampshire this weekend, new york next weekend...can't wait! ahhhhh
Thursday, July 8, 2010
nautical gifts.
childrens museum in boston...phenomenal. i especially enjoyed braiding the balding mannequin's hair in the fake salon...they were probably balding because kids like ripping out hair for some reason. yes. i have experienced this firsthand.
so how can i catch up all my blog followers on my life? ahhh...so much has changed since i last blogged.
change is good though...most of the time anyways.
God is doing a lot in my heart these days. i am ready to be molded however he wants me...i just needed to continue guarding it.
oh yeah...i moved! i now live 20 min. north of the city, which is much closer to my job, church, etc...which is super nice, and i live with 2 pretty awesome gals and the sweetest dogs on the planet. i was sad to say goodbye to my old roomies though. i will definitely miss them. we had some great times on south main street.
i've gotten to go to the beach a lot lately, which has been freaking incredible. if i could be there every day, i would. speaking of...i had the most amazing 4th of july everrr this year. i went kayaking into the ocean with the most beautiful watermelon and marigold sunset and fireworks all around, followed by grilling out, and being serenaded by a guitar on the beach all night long. :]
life is great.
God is great. i love my church. i'm really starting to feel at home here.
so how can i catch up all my blog followers on my life? ahhh...so much has changed since i last blogged.
change is good though...most of the time anyways.
God is doing a lot in my heart these days. i am ready to be molded however he wants me...i just needed to continue guarding it.
oh yeah...i moved! i now live 20 min. north of the city, which is much closer to my job, church, etc...which is super nice, and i live with 2 pretty awesome gals and the sweetest dogs on the planet. i was sad to say goodbye to my old roomies though. i will definitely miss them. we had some great times on south main street.
i've gotten to go to the beach a lot lately, which has been freaking incredible. if i could be there every day, i would. speaking of...i had the most amazing 4th of july everrr this year. i went kayaking into the ocean with the most beautiful watermelon and marigold sunset and fireworks all around, followed by grilling out, and being serenaded by a guitar on the beach all night long. :]
life is great.
God is great. i love my church. i'm really starting to feel at home here.
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