Love

I love this picture! My dad came a few weeks ago for a visit and we spend some time out at my moms and we had to try and squeeze in some family pictures. Sam got close to his biggest brother and had to love on him! So sweet!!!

Specifc

The Lord has been bringing things across my path lately that are very specific. At first I had a bit of doubt and wondered is it me or him? Than this weekend I was at a retreat and the speaker said that the more intimate relationship we have with the Lord the more specific he can be. Because it is all about relationship. Think about with those you are closest with....do you share details with them? Of course! I was so grateful that the Lord cared enough about me and my details to find a way to tell me that he was indeed in the details.

His Banner....

I remember growing up learning a song that talked about his banner over me is love. We had hand motions and everything. As an adult I was introduced to that song again but no hand motions (not formal anyway) and similar words but to a different tune. At the time I heard it I was falling in love with my Savior. I knew him prior but I was coming to know Him in a totally new way. His love for me was the same as it always had been but for the first time in my life I understood that love. It was heart changing therefore life changing! Lately when I found myself in a struggle the Lord reminded me once again that His banner over me is LOVE! Still life changing, so grateful!!! Yesterday I had escaped for 20 mins to Hobby lobby and as I looked around the store I saw a plaque that said that very thing on it. In our home we have been wanting to do wall words and have been praying about what to put and where. I think I know now which one is at the top of my list!!! It rings in my spirit and I want to be reminded daily of His truth and love. Thank you Lord!!!

Love

I was listening to a message this morning and it was on love. There were so many incredible points in the message and many stood out to me. One that did was grace is love in action. Grace for differences, understanding, downfalls, weakness, etc. Thank you Lord for filling my life with loving people who walk this out. Lord only with you can I love people with a true love. A love without condition, hooks, selfishness and wrong motives. Please give me grace for the ones that don't love others with grace. Thank you Lord for loving me.

My parents....

I have the honor of getting to spend time with both my parents recently. My dad came for a visit and my mom and her husband so graciously asked us to come out for a visit. I will treasure the opportunity and the photo.

Stretched.....

Lately life has brought lots of opportunity for being stretched. I would love to tell you that I welcome it however I don't want to lie. In the worst moments it feels like a slow and painful death. When I am more hopeful I can see the beauty in transformation and am grateful for it. I find myself more and more trying to focus less and less on my circumstances and more on seeking the Lord to see where is He in the midst of each situation. I want to be able to learn what I need to, pass the test and move on joyfully making my exit!!! For me the biggest stretch is finding journey in the midst. In the midst of pain, loss, change, stretching and things that are not at all on my bucket list!!! Lord, help me to be reminded of your purposes that they are indeed far above my ways and that you love me lavishly even in the midst of discomfort. You have been so incredibly faithful to put supports into my life that remind me of your truths and to life me up. Thank you.

Faithful

I have a situation in my life that keeps popping up. To the point where I say to myself what is the Lord after. God where are you in this? I knew that it was my desire to have his heart on the matter and I really wanted to hear from him on the situation. It is a situation that I have peace about and know in my heart that the Lord has moved me on. It reminds me how you often hear he will take you around and around a mountain until you get what you were supposed to. I know in this situation I have been released and moved on.

Yet....several things have happened recently that seems out of left field. I just though well UGH. SO be it but I felt let to pray and see what the Lord said.

The Lord shared with me that out of love and protection for his children He is faithful to reveal the hearts. OK Lord I got it! He knows my heart and although at times it is sinful and desiring my way He also knows that sometimes I don't know what is best for me and it is His desire for me to walk in truth. He is faithful to show me what that truth is. He knows when we would trust someone (or trust them again and again) or put ourselves in a situation that would not be good for us and could bring us harm.

Thank you Lord! You are good, your ways are higher than mine and your love is everlasting!!!

I am so grateful to be yours!!!