...that I am always searching for your Heart. I just had one of those shocker moments when God's just like "Hey YOU! Yeah you! The one who has started to stray..." Yeah. That's me. I Have to work on this. Ya know. The Jesus bit.
I saw this on Pinterest (my latest "thing".) and it just "clicked"! Do you ever have those clicky moments? Yeah? So then you know how I feel. It says, "You don't know, do you? That in a crowded place my eyes will always Search for you." Ah... the way it made me feel when I read this. It was like. "hi Jesus!" You know what I'm saying? Yes, no, maybe so.
The way my heart read it was more like this, "You forget my daughter, in your so called busy life I am always here. I am always wanting to be closer to your Heart always. You forget. But I Never forget. I know your Heart. And your name. You are my child. Even when your life gets in the way, I am always the same. Today, yesterday, and forever. The same."
Do you ever feel like life is "crowded?" I sure do. And boy, I need to shove a few things outta' the way. Meaning...life is crowded but that doesn't mean Jesus is the "thing" that needs shoved out of the way. He wants me. Yeah, He wants me. I just need to de-clutter my life. And make more room for Jesus. It should really go, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. Not um...yeah I need Jesus...but I'll be okay to not pray today or tomorrow. What this "saying" brought to my attention was, well, all of this. And reminded me of Who Jesus is to me. And that is Everything. He wants my heart. And I want His. He never gives up on me.
Thank goodness He died for me. Thank goodness He forgave me. Thank goodness He never LEAVEs me.
It's a happy day! Because the more I realize I need Him, He shows me so much. What a Good God we have! He meets my needs. Every. Single one.
Some times I forget...God's love never fails Me. Or you.
Speaking of this wonderous thing called LoVe...
I am realizing that It's the little things in this life that make the heart over flow.
Like my little kid brother and his never fail to make me laugh. Even when he's not funny. He makes me laugh anyways.
Like my sweet Grandma, Memee, who took the time to collect treasures all through her life and share them with her future...things like this.
Like the moment Jesus squeezes your hand and says "It'll all be alright just hold tight".
Like...coloring pictures (outside the lines of course).
Like the song says "Our God is greater, Our God is stronger, our God is higher than any other", sometimes like the little things that make my heart over flow this one is the most affective.
That my God is greater then Disneyland. That my God is stronger then my Dad. That my God is my life that He should come first. And His love is forever and ever and ever and well...ever.
"When I kneel in prayer I hope to meet you there, Blessed Jesus, hold my hand."
Your love Catches me. Your heart is all that I need.
You Jesus will never LEAVE me Or FORSAKE me. You are my forever, true, Friend for all eternity.
Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.
Help me to be a seeker of you Jesus.
Will you come close...
You've opened my eyes so I can see you all around me. Because YOU are with me.
So. I had gone away for a while but no worries I am back again.
Updates: I have completed Drivers Ed, My sister (older-est one) comes home is T-minus 8 days, Football games are in my future, Jesus of course oh and let's not forget Photography and building friendships. Some things I am looking forward to: Fall. Getting a truck that will look like this.>(I know I dream.) Working towards Running Start. Learning to be Faith grounded-Jesus lovin-Faith goin'- well me. Puyallup Fair. My sister's birthday (have I mentioned i like birthdays?). Singing to the Winnie the Pooh soundtrack.
Somethings I am not looking forward to: Colds. Wind. My dad not having time off. Less time with my best friend.
How about them Mariner's? Just kidding...
Well Friends. My heart is smiling. Jesus is good. My family is wonderful. Though life is tough, I am very grateful there is a Jesus that wraps his arms around me and His love carries me. He makes this world go 'round. And I am grateful. Though, I certainly don't show it enough.
Growing in Worship
Savoring Memories with forever Friends.
Some pictures from my summer.
Trip to the Zoo.
Leavenworth.
Friends.
War painting.
And you know, some other summery stuff. But that'll do. But before I go, how about a little Winnie the Pooh... "Sometimes" Said Pooh, "the smallest things take up the most room in your heart". Well friends. This is me. Over and out.
You all know what tomorrow is RIGHT? I mean... RIGHT? That's right. It's my dad's day...
It's kinda' like a second birthdayyou could say.
I love my DAD. My dad loves me. He showed me how to put a worm on a hook. He's let me do pokes (I am diabetic and he's been my hero here) on his arm just like me. He's the best example. He's the most humble man. (I mean seriously he's like a humble-bumble-bee.) He's constantly showing my mom the precious kind of love. He has shown so much Grace. (it knocks my socks off) He's got the biggest heart. One of his favorite movies is the Lion King, if I told you why, you would be in jaw droppin' aw of how cool he is. The only thing he can't do...is...make scrambled eggs. I know. You were thinkin' it was somethin' important. HA! Gotcha'!
I love my daddy. And he loves me. I am thankful, Jesus, that you gave my daddy a part of your heart, for giving me my dad of your choice, for giving him a heart After You. For showing so much Grace. Patience. Love and Respect. And let's not forget, the example he has shown me in loving his spouse. Gee! What a guy! And guess what! That's right, he's MY dad.
I L-O-V-E you dad. Thanks for sharing your heart with mine so maybe someday I'll be half as cool as you.
So, lately I have just felt the most, undeserved, Grace I have ever felt. Ever. Like EVER.
My God is amazing me. He is changing me... He is making me. And half the time (okay, most of the time), it's hidden in the most unexpected places...that just make me smile. Today, Jesus made my day.
He has blessed me with the best friend.
Thank you Jesus, for your never ending Grace that you have been showing me in the midst of my not too busy life for YOU.
When I think of Grace...I think of something Beautiful.
I am loving color. Always will. Always have. Wait...did I just say that backwards? Oh well, I don't really care. I told you...I am totally into, Vintage.
My kids will love these. And not because they taste good but because of how incredably cute they are.
Bird to-the ie.
These pictures pretty much explain my love for photography.
1,2,3 um, 4...
So. How's the view?
Um can you say, "Awww".
i am such a kid.
Thank you God for your wonderful colors. They really brighten my day.
Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. Rabindranath Tagore
Lately I haven't been in the God book. Ya know...It really does make a difference being there and not. I need work on it. YES.
He just well loves me. And that makes me Happy.
I'm pretending I'm the one falling and getting back up again. The one who wants to know what to do and how much to pay. When really, He already Loves me.
Through You I can love. Thanks You Jesus for showing me the ways of Your ways...please, help and keep me in your arms and never let me go.
What HE does no body quite knows. I guess, that's part of the mistery of this life. And I'll not know until that time I meet the Jesus who is the lover of my life.
The gap in my heart that has began to fill is meant for You and only You can fill it.
It's more like falling in love.
But you will know because, You know I love you.
The real city of love is anywhere with You.
You are the key to life.
You are the melody to my song.
I want to day dream of You throughout my life. John 15:9-10 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love.
It's a day for mothers. And only mothers. Although, my mother shares her day with all the other mothers.
Mother of mine How do I tell you, from this daughter
Oh mother of mine, who couldn't have worked harder
To make my life, as best as could be
How much your loved, for loving me
Things you wanted, so many times
You put aside, to help me and mine
Even when I was growing up
A back you never turned, a door you never shut
How do I tell you, how much this means
Oh mother of mine, who always beams
With a loving heart, with open arms
Caring for all, with all your charms
You made life, so very good
For me you did, all you could
You cared for me, through all bad times
Your loved so much, oh mother of mine.
My mother is special-er. My mother laughs when I'm not funny. My mother puts herself second. My mother puts up with ME. My mother shows, Love. My mother loves my dad. My mother is my True friend. My mother gave herself for her children. My mother is funny. (seriously) My mother is a Believer of the most high she is worthy of praise.
And my mom, she is special. She is My mom. Jesus has graciously given her to me. I will be forever and ever grateful.
You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. ~ 1Peter 3:4
My mom is Beauty. From the inside out. My dad is one lucky dude. I guess he already knew that, I mean, he did marry her.
So, I was thinking. I am going to start writing my prayers and chit-chats down and sticking them in a glass jar to Jesus. And it will be my Treasure.
I pray you would use me for You. And as my Jar fills with Treasures that it would draw me closer to You and not be of my personal wants and instead a letter of surrender.
"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us".-- 2 Corinthians 4:7
I want to fall in love with You. And I'll pray, I want to fall in Love with You... Break my heart for what breaks Yours. Open the eyes of my Heart Lord I want to see You.
You don't say! You love summer too? I'm already liking you.
The sunshine. A little girl. A dress and wildflowers. What more could a girl ask for.
I don't love flip flops. I just like the sound they make.
Bubbles. I like bubbles.
Sundresses.
My birthday.
Hammocks.
Friends.
Although. I do love summer, I'm grateful Jesus made more than just "summer". I'm glad I didn't create the earth. The seasons. Who knows, I might have made it my birthday, everyday! I know, you are also glad.
