Be Still & Know...

"Be still and know that I am God"

Psalm 46:10

Sometimes the peace of God overwhelms you, it's a gift straight from the Father Himself. His peace takes over, and you feel His love and guidance. But other times, obtaining peace from God happens through obedience... through "being still". My days are often filled with so many little frustrations and I run around being so busy, that I forget to just be still, and trust the Lord, knowing that He is good. 

I have been pretty sick the past couple of days, and my irritability level shot straight through the roof. I was impatient and had a bad attitude with every thing that I did. I was not filled with love or peace, patience or kindness, all because I have forgotten to simply be still before God. You see, being still before Him, and knowing deep in your heart that He is God, and that He has all things under His control, gives you a peace, and a strength to get through your days with grace. But somewhere along my path, I allowed my circumstances to get the best of me. 

As a result, the Lord used my circumstances (of being sick) to slow me down, and teach me this lesson. Now, I am forced to be home until my cold is completely gone. Giving me plenty of time to be still :)

Warm Coffee & Rainy Days

Sometimes it's the small things in life...

As I sit here all curled up on my couch with my coffee in hand on this cold and rainy day, I am reminded of how the Lord often times blesses us in the smallest ways throughout our day. 

If only our eyes were more opened to seeing His daily provisions... 

a warm cup of coffee on a cold rainy day

the smile and embrace of a loving husband

the opportunity to spend time in His Word 
before the start of a busy day

...all before 11:30am! :) The Lord is consistently showing His love and favor to His children. It's up to us to take notice and be thankful. So today, even though the weather is cold, blustery, and rainy, I am choosing to see the goodness of my heavenly Father.

Today is the day the LORD has made,

let's rejoice and be glad in it

Psalm 118:24

NewlyWed and Lovin' it! :)

Being a newlywed is so stinkin fun! :) As I have begun to shift my heart and mind to being consistently thankful... the first blessing that comes to mind is my new husband <3 

I am so incredibly blessed to be able to spend my life walking hand in hand with this incredible man. I love him so much and he is truly the most wonderful blessing that the Lord has given me. 

I love you Benjy and I am so very thankful for you!

Give Thanks

"Give thanks in all circumstances; 
for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus."

1 Thess. 5:18

It's November! 

Fall is one of my favorite seasons and for me, November marks the beginning of the holiday season. It's a time to give thanks to the LORD for all my blessings, and to gather with friends and family. Throughout the entire month, there is a sense of joy that comes from knowing that I am so truly blessed. My heart begins to fill with a sense of peace and thankfulness... it's truly a wonderful time of year. 

When I read 1 Thess. 5:18, I can't help but take a closer look into my daily attitude. 

With all of the busyness of life and all of the challenges it brings, how often do we remember to truly, stop and give thanks? It is so easy, and is a daily temptation, to focus on the bad, and to be discontent. I believe that discontentment is a trap that Satan uses regularly in my life. If he can keep me focused on everything I don't have, and on every area that I wish were different, then my attitude is bad and my ministry to others is hindered. 

The Word says to give thanks in all circumstances, and that having a thankful heart, is God's will for my life. And while November is a month focused on being thankful, I want my life to be a constant "November" in a sense. I want to be joyful and content in all circumstances. I want my daily attitude to be pleasing to God: I don't want to be hindered.

So my challenge is this: let's make every month, a month to give thanks. There is so much to be thankful for... I am going to commit to having a thankful and cheerful heart. 

For the LORD has been so good to me.

Happy November!