“The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made” {Psalm 145:9} Today I wept over the Lord’s goodness. Frankly this year has not been anything like I envisioned for myself, it’s been hard, and through the hard seasons of this life, I’ve often discounted the Lord’s goodness. But … Continue reading It’s Hard Because He’s Good
As I sit here, I can't help but feel out of control, as confusing and anxious thoughts enter my mind, as fear creeps into my resolve. Thoughts are whizzing through my brain faster than I can process them, and feelings, most of which I don't know how to identify yet, are pulsing through my heart … Continue reading A Safe Place
Being faithful to the Lord sometimes looks like pain. Sometimes it looks like disappointment. Sometimes it looks like heartache. Bottom line is, we are called to more than just serving when it's fun for us. So often, we look at times of serving and waiting as fruitless, we don't always see working for the Kingdom … Continue reading Refining Faithfulness
Anger. I would never have considered myself to be an angry person, (at least not until recently) there's actually been tons of times that I just wished I could feel angry, wished that it would take less to get to me upset and mad, I've wished that I could be less of a pushover. But … Continue reading Where is Jesus in This Anger?
I'm struggling. No other words for it. Somewhere in between overemotional and a mess is where I've been at today...and yesterday...and the last month. Most nights I find myself lying awake waiting for peace, for comfort, for stilling of emotions, for a change of my feelings. But I haven't found peace. I haven't found any … Continue reading Where’s My Peace?
Blindsided. Life has seemed so completely good and happy compared to my normal cycle of feelings. Summer has always been such a joyful season to me, but for some reason I've been so bitter and frustrated throughout this one. Unexplainably bitter. and for the longest time, I couldn't figure out why I couldn't make it … Continue reading Bitterness, Even in Joyous Seasons
“To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our … Continue reading Fully Known
I recently returned from a missions trip in Bangkok, Thailand. Can I say life changing, heart changing, perspective changing, Jesus-filled whirlwind. I'm in a place of unease, and uncomfortability. But I'm so thankful for that. My heart is heavy, my heart is overwhelmed. I am in every way drained. But I'm so thankful for that. … Continue reading A Heart For The Nations
It's been quite awhile since I've had motivation to write. And honestly I don't know that I really have any right now but I'm doing it because I want to start this next year with all roadblocks aside of me, all side effects of the enemy blinded. 2016 has been hard. I will never deny … Continue reading A New Year
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 On Friday I had my first taste of not wanting to be at college. For these first few weeks of being at … Continue reading Complete My Joy
