Learning to live for HIS glory

My hope is in a someday that is promised me. It'a a someday filled with joy and not pain. A someday where heartache will be erased, Where new life will always be, And where the greatest Sunrise of all time will be a constant glory-- Not a fading one. Someday...the presence of the Lord I cling to in my day-to-day Will be a seen reality. Someday, worship will be my only option As I see the fulness of His glory not through a mirror dim. Someday...it's not a dream or wish, but a firm and sure foundation. Hope that's anchored on the Rock of all the ages. Distractions come and go... Other hopes may disappoint and fade. This hope remains, Forever and always, The constant of my days. "For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees?  But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it." ~Romans 8:24-25 "For now we see in a mirror dimly,...

This post picks up where the last one left off... With Carl and I anticipating, wondering, and both thinking We must be absolutely crazy to agree to meet each other. Saturday passed rather slowly if I remember correctly.  We messaged back and forth just a bit to set up where and when to meet at church the next morning.  He would meet me before my 8am Sunday school class.  Sunday morning arrived with more calm than anticipated.  I was nervous, but also at peace.  I arrived at church just a bit early, and had dear Eileen pray with me before he arrived.  Lauren and I were chatting when he walked in the door, and I decided I should probably go say hi.  It was just before class, so we introduced ourselves, shook hands, and found our seats.  His handshake was firm, so that was in his favor. :) We ended up spending most of the day together, till he had to leave mid-afternoon...but it was a busy day: church and then a lunch meeting with my ...

Good evening folks!   It's Thursday...and as I contemplate life tonight, These are some things I praise God for: A bed to sleep in. Relief from headaches. My family and time to spend together. Reasons to celebrate. Abby. Breath. Chances to learn. Writers. Progress. My Fiance. Seasons. Night and day. Sunrises. Music. Neighbors. Long-lasting marriages. Community. Worship. Life. God's provision. Peace. Seeing. Hearing. Feeling. Tasting. Smelling. Taste buds and flavors. Grace. Redemption.

Can't say I ever saw it coming, but here we are . . .  5 months,  no, 4 months from saying "I do" and spending forever together.   Thinking back to the beginning makes me smile . . . It all started with a prayer meeting.  One I went to out of obedience, because I knew I needed to be there even though I wasn't feeling well that day.  Little did I know that God had his highlighter poised over my life that night.  I cared as well as I could for those hurting, talked with some strangers and headed home.  Life felt heavy.   Come to find out later, one of those strangers I'd talked to remembered me.  She remembered me because she thought I'd be perfect for her brother-in-law.  When Steph told me that's why Linda wanted to be my friend, I just laughed.  :)  I thought it was crazy, and nothing would ever come of it . . . I was wrong. God works in crazy ways?  Yes, He does, but His ways are ALWAYS higher and b...

It's Thursday... And despite being in a different part of the country than anticipated today,  There is so much to praise God for: Life, Breath, Love, Laughter, Holy God, Christ's Sacrifice, New Life, Sanctification, Home, Tea and Crackers, Rice, Phones, Airplanes, Health, Friends and Family, Peace, God's Word, Pens and Paper, A House, Pots and Pans, Sheets and Candles, Sunshine, Blue Skies, Restful Sleep, When Sinners Say "I Do", Smiles, Minds, Truth.

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!