Learning to live for HIS glory

It's Thursday, friends :) And as I think back over things I'm thankful for this week,  These things top the list: Time with my grandparents. Running into old friends. A job I love. Hard work. New classrooms. Christ and His ever gracious love for me. A caring fiance. Food to eat and water to drink. Guests who address me by name. The ability technology gives us to keep in touch. Spring:) Time in the quiet of the morning to meet with my Savior. Prayer support.

As I sit here in the inn office, Familiar guests in a couple of rooms, I reflect on how God has blessed my life, And smile. Thank You Father, for... Carl... This man who loves You and loves me, Who in so many small and big ways, Is an answer to may prayers. Your grace in providing. A job I love. Dear friends who pray and love. Baby pictures. A goofy younger brother. Thank You for warmth, contentment, Your Spirit's work on my heart. Thank You for meeting me where I am. Thank You for light, And truth,  And a vehicle to drive. For airports and airplanes, For laughter, for fun. Lord,  You are the One who gives life- Abundant life. And for that,  And for Your Son, I praise You!

Dear Lady, Submission is Courageous. Don't try to tell me different. To submit is not to succumb- (to doormat life). No. Submission is heroic. It stands in the face of a watching world: Embracing trust, Shunning fear. And when questioned, Submission says with a smile, "My hope is in the Rock-my God." (Thoughts on 1 Peter 3)

When my heart is cast down, It's a choice to lift my gaze-- To focus on the all-glorious One, and give Him my praise. Today I thank God for: His protection. Safety in the storm. Sleep. His Word-my rock. Music. His great grace. Good news. His provision. Answered prayer. Warmth and shelter. Blankets. Resources for learning. Encouragement. Others' prayers. Access to the throne of grace.

Hello from the newly engaged lady! :) I have much to be thankful for... and Carl tops the list this week. I'm thankful God has brought our lives together, and for so much more! So today I praise Jesus for: Attempted surprises. Birthdays. Cards and letters--words of blessing and encouragement. His Word as Rock beneath my feet.  Open doors. Having a wedding date! Pretty flowers. Family that loves me. The 21 nieces and nephews I'll be inheriting soon. :D Blow kisses. Books. Journals. Good friends. Times to pray. Cranberry Apple Cider. My mom. Life. Chocolate. Other young people who like Cracker Barrel! :) Psalm 16:11. Water. 90 Tea bags (thanks Abby!). Love.

Happy Thursday from the inn! I love this little desk... and the people I meet from behind it. This space has been a blessing today... for here my soul often finds it easier to be still. So in the stillness and the quiet, my heart wants to praise our all gracious God, for these simple things: Sunsets. Phone calls. Pictures and text messages. Love. Joy. Peace. His personal choosing and love of me. 1 John 3:1. The inn. Quiet. Journaling. Other's journals. My position seated with the Savior. Family. New horizons. Time. Prayer. Katie Joy. Carl. January. Four-wheeler rides. Hugs. People. Divine Appointments. Normalcy. Tea and tea parties. Mom. Grandma. Adam and his card tricks. Mornings. And so many more things could continue the list... I am beyond blessed.

6.   Oh Jesus, You know all that’s running through my head…its all a little crazy.   But God, You are in control.   Fix my gaze on You.   May my focus in all of this remain fixed.   You are the Beloved One of my heart. 7.   Well, my Jesus, It looks like I’m probably actually going to meet this guy.   C.   I pray, Lord, that You would give me a heart of love and grace as I think about and enter into this meeting Friday.   Keep my eyes fixed on You, and on Your gospel.   Lord, You are good.   Thank You for being the One who sovereignly directs our lives.   Because You are the Lord of my life and C’s life, I know we can trust You to work in this meeting or not meeting for Your honor and glory. 8.   Thank You for my friends, Jesus!   Encourage their hearts with Your gospel. 10.   Today just feels a little crazy, and I really have no idea what I’m getting myself into, but You are my God, and its in You ...