moving mountains...

"Truly I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, "Be taken up and thrown into the sea, it will happen. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." 

Matthew 21:21-22

This time in my life has had me thinking deeply about the Lord's upcoming plan for my life. Where will He send me? What will I do? But the Lord, in is everlasting grace, has whispered "Be still." I have been pondering all day this very thought. My future, His will, etc. I came home and stumbled upon this verse in Matthew and immediately knew that the Lord was in control. Because I am a daughter of the King, He has every step planned and has my very best interest in mind. He doesn't want me to compromise the world's plan for His because He cares for me. 

Let it be just like my Savior to not only send me one amazing truth, but two. My door is open and He has paved the way. So I must take a deep breath and allow my God to lead me and direct me into His plan. 

"I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut."

Revelation 3:8

My God and My Redeemer, 

The path before me is one I've never crossed before. My bags will be packed the same way, and the journey there will feel familiar and it probably won't hit me the same. It will be me. Me and You. Guide me into Your comfort and Your peace. Help me see that this is Your good and perfect will for my life. Give me faith to trust what you say and to know that Your will is good, and that Your love is great. 

ABC's of thankfulness....

Linking up with Marquis from Simply Clarke for this great post and reminder! It's so easy for us to sit back and complain about every detail in life. It's great that we can look at all the little things He has given us. 

"Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations." 

Psalm 100:4

A

Afternoon coffee dates

B

Upcoming Birthdays(6 days!)

AND my blog?! Who could forget you guys?!

C

Wait for it...wait for it...coffee.

D

Drives to the beach

E

Exciting seasons in life

F

My family-the best anyone could ask for

G

His everlasting grace

H

My Health

I

iPhone-oh so very thankful

J

Jesus, my savior and my everything

K

Electric Tea Kettle-every morning, it never fails

L

Lemon Water-a summer must-have

M

Mondays-yes, sometimes it's nice to have a fresh start

N

Necklaces

O

The Ocean

P

Pajama Pants 

Q

Unanswered Questions-sometimes He tells us to wait for a reason 

R

Raspberry Green Tea from Starbucks

S

She Reads Truth

T

Target

U

Unexpected coffee deliveries at work 

V

Volcano sushi rolls....yummm suuuushi 

W

The Window seat at Starbucks

X

EXtra hours of sleep-I cheated, I'm aware

Y

fro-yo-it has been too long dear friend

Z

Anything zig-zag or chevron-I'm a little obsessed! 

I'd love to read all the things you guys are thankful for! It is harder than it looks! So give it a try and start writing! 

Currently....v.2

Love trips to Barnes and Noble with the best friend! 

reading: Nehemiah 9:17b- Such a good one! 

writing: this very post- *gasp*

listening: You're Beautiful- Phil Wickham 

thinking: I should have used sunscreen today-ouch

smelling: aloe vera gel ^^see above

considering: my weekly to-do list

hoping: to get some class work done tonight

loving: trips to Barnes and Noble with the bestie!

wondering: if the weather will be nice for a beach trip this week! 

wanting: chips and quac-again! 

needing: this sunburn to be gone

feeling: lightly toasted, us pale people don't handle sunburn very well

mourning into dancing...

"You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness. That my glory may sing Your praises and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever." 

Psalm 30:12

We all go through rough times. Some of us have gone through experiences that have challenged our walks with Christ. They have made us who we are, and we wear our scars proudly. But there was a moment, in the middle of our trial and suffering, where we were in mourning. Every day was a struggle, every day we fought for the strength to keep moving forward. We are brought to the Lord on our knees and He never fails to pick us up and carry us through the battle. 

It is in that moment where we feel the strength of His love and compassion and we began to dance. Our mourning becomes dancing. Have you ever been there? So full of His love and mercy you feel like dancing? It is a truly amazing feeling. He covers me in gladness and removes my fitly, sinful rags.

So I challenge you, through good times and bad to worship Him. Worship Him with all that you have and all that you are. Dance with joy and do not be silent. 

the happiest place on Earth!

I'm so happy I got to go to Disneyland a few days ago! I had a blast and definitely have Disney fever! Here's a warning: Lauren is just a tad bit obsessed with Cars....enough said....

I got the best character on my ticket!

Loved wearing this all day! 

While I didn't come for Grad Night, it was still cool to see Seniors being honored for the day! 

Officially the best ride ever!

#fangirling