missing lacey part 2

Oh-how I love my Lacey-she is one of the best friends a person could have.  Today is her birthday, and I'm sad I'm not there to give her a party or simply a big cup of cherry limeade.  So this is what I can do...show everyone why I love her.  My friend in pictures:

yep-that about sums it up :)  i love you lacey!

Walking in Faith

I woke up this morning with the overwhelming feeling that I have absolutely no clue what I'm doing. I know that God called me to this place, for this time, for a reason; but beyond knowing that truth, I just don't know. Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying my time here. This week has brought me closer to God than I've ever been; has given me confidence in a way that I've never known; and shown me love like I've never felt. So I'm somewhere in between being completely lost in this new world and knowing exactly where I am in Him. Such a strange feeling!

One of my favorite books is "The Atonement Child" by Francine Rivers. My mom laughs and rolls her eyes at me because I reread this book several times a year-and it makes me cry every time! Anyway...I've read this paragraph at least 3 dozen times but it hit me hard today.

Convicted. Redeemed. On a mission...There's effort, day
by day, one-foot-in-front-of-the-other effort. And trust.
That's been the hardest for me. Trusting God.
Walking in faith that he knows better than I do what's good for me.

So, I'll walk into this town, into that classroom, into a new friend's home knowing He knows better than I do; that having faith in God means trusting Him completely. I'm learning-the ever so challenging lesson: what it means to walk in faith.

in the $2

I've been here in my new home for a week now...and what a wonderful week it has been. But, I will get into all of that at a later time. Right now, I want to/need to share how truly beautiful the body of Christ is. Last Sunday, just hours before I left for the airport, I was hugged and encouraged by my church family. They spoke words of blessing, love, and His promises over me in a way that still sends chills up my back. I've never felt so loved.

Night time here is bitter sweet. It't the time I get to Skype my wonderful, faithful parents and my loving boyfriend. I look forward to this time all day, but when it's over, I'm left feeling sad; almost to the point of tears. It's in this time I remember my dear friend Kristi praying that He would remind me of their love and prayers, in times such as these. And he does; He reiminds me that I'm not alone-He is here with me and through Him, they are here as well.

And, because of this, I am comforted. I find it:

in a child's prayer

in the cards of encouragement
in strawberry shortcake, buttermilk pie, and hidden sweet tea
in hugs

in the cries of sadness that turn to laughter because of snot bubbles

in sacrificial giving

in a humble servant at my feet, praying for me in multiple languages
in serving lunch (and staying to clean it up!)
in the $2 that was given, because that's all she had to give

Lighthouse, you continue to show me how to become more like Christ-and it encourages me daily! I'm blessed to call you mine!

Yay

It's been forever since I've blogged-I need to get better at this! :)



I can't believe that it's time for me to leave. I'm sure this week is going to go by too fast. I'm excited to spend this weekend with the ones that I love. I'm sure Sunday will be an emotional one, but that's ok too.



All I can really say right now is that I am excited for the next season of life. While my nerves are on edge, my heart is happy. (Yes, my life seems like an emotional roller coaster!) I'm ready to go!

One of my favorite songs right now is 'Glory to God'. I hope this is your prayer too!



'Take my life and let it be all for You and for Your glory; take my life and let it be Yours.'



This is not about me...it's about His name and His glory.

It puts life into prospective, doesn't it!?!