Search me God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24
Well, almost a year has gone by now since I have diligently updated this thing so, with another summer approaching I thought I'd try again. I can't promise you improvement in my writing and extraordinary exciting stories because my summer will be spent back at home and working in Conway but I know from only a week into summer that God still has BIG plans to use me this summer!
Before I spill a little on what God is currently doing in my life,
let me just fill you in on the plans for my summer and update you a bit.
* Working at Admissions on campus full time
* Mentoring youth small group at Bryant's FSBC
* HS Beach Camp w/Brandon, MS FBC youth
* Physical Science Class online
* Living @ home part time/Living with the Burgin's part time
{ my best friend :: great memory :: glad shes living with me this summer }
That's my summer, summarized. (HA... I'm so funny.) I am extremely thankful for all of these opportunities in my life but for the sake of trying not to talk your ear off on my first post back on my blog, I'll leave it at that! Just know all of you involved in those are much loved and appreciated.
{ love my job & my school }
Anyways, the verse from Psalm listed above was the desire of my heart and the center of my prayers last week as I began my first week of summer working full time. May I remind you, that when you ask God to search you, test you, use you, and lead you - He does NOT take that lightly. Though, I knew with this being my truest prayer He had something in store but I am reminded that He is God and only HE knows the plans that He has for me. I have been awakened to the reality of spiritual warfare lately because of people I have encountered and it is taking my relationship with Christ to an entirely new level. I have heard distant stories or bits and pieces on it but not to the extent that I have now.
{ boyfriend and i:: love him }
I'd have to say that my boyfriend, Trey, said it best when he said "Honestly, if we were really as in tune with the Holy Spirit as we should be, we would probably see this stuff more often." First off let me say, he is amazing. And I actually PRAY that girls of all ages that I know will find someone EXACTLY like Trey. Wow, what a blessing. Anyways, it's true... I feel like if we were really growing in the knowledge and truth of God's word, we would see those things more and remember that we ARE in a battle every day here on Earth. I've heard and read so many wonderful things lately that I wish I could post all on here regarding the humility of Christ, the levels of maturity in faith, being a living sacrifice, the example and love of God, and so much more. I am no scholar or in any place to currently enlighten you on the truths of spiritual warfare, but I am studying. But for now, I can share this verse with you regardless of the knowledge you posses on this matter:
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take a stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:10-11
{ i want one of these SO bad :: obsessed }
If you have a moment, continue reading the rest of Ephesians 6 through verse 20 to hear more about putting on the full armor of God. How great is our God and how mighty is He? All of the scripture I have read lately has reminded me of His great power and the life that exists in Christ! We must equip ourselves with the FULL armor of God, not only a little. Attending church once or twice a week simply will not suffice. Think of it as a literal battle, would you to go war without weapons? Without talking with your leader? Without knowledge of the war or how to battle? Without other troops beside you? It is essential we face this world FULLY equipped with the armor of God. Yep, I'm getting preachy I know. But this verse has been heavy on my heart lately so what you're seeing is passion not an attempt to preach!
I guess I have rambled enough for my first post back on here so I'll wrap it up. I don't know who will read this but let me know how I can be praying for you and to those that know me you know I must include, if I can do anything at all or help you out in any way do not hesitate to tell me! I mean that sincerely and truly and for those that know me, you know that is so. I've posted pictures throughout this with captions of things I love and on my mind and that occupy my time.. enjoy! Love you!
{ faves }
{ an image I took from Brooke Burgin :: want one of these SO bad }
will spend my days off reading a book, sweet tea in hand, and laying out by the pool - fave thing to do
Before I spill a little on what God is currently doing in my life,
let me just fill you in on the plans for my summer and update you a bit.
* Working at Admissions on campus full time
* Mentoring youth small group at Bryant's FSBC
* HS Beach Camp w/Brandon, MS FBC youth
* Physical Science Class online
* Living @ home part time/Living with the Burgin's part time
{ my best friend :: great memory :: glad shes living with me this summer }That's my summer, summarized. (HA... I'm so funny.) I am extremely thankful for all of these opportunities in my life but for the sake of trying not to talk your ear off on my first post back on my blog, I'll leave it at that! Just know all of you involved in those are much loved and appreciated.
{ love my job & my school }Anyways, the verse from Psalm listed above was the desire of my heart and the center of my prayers last week as I began my first week of summer working full time. May I remind you, that when you ask God to search you, test you, use you, and lead you - He does NOT take that lightly. Though, I knew with this being my truest prayer He had something in store but I am reminded that He is God and only HE knows the plans that He has for me. I have been awakened to the reality of spiritual warfare lately because of people I have encountered and it is taking my relationship with Christ to an entirely new level. I have heard distant stories or bits and pieces on it but not to the extent that I have now.
{ boyfriend and i:: love him }I'd have to say that my boyfriend, Trey, said it best when he said "Honestly, if we were really as in tune with the Holy Spirit as we should be, we would probably see this stuff more often." First off let me say, he is amazing. And I actually PRAY that girls of all ages that I know will find someone EXACTLY like Trey. Wow, what a blessing. Anyways, it's true... I feel like if we were really growing in the knowledge and truth of God's word, we would see those things more and remember that we ARE in a battle every day here on Earth. I've heard and read so many wonderful things lately that I wish I could post all on here regarding the humility of Christ, the levels of maturity in faith, being a living sacrifice, the example and love of God, and so much more. I am no scholar or in any place to currently enlighten you on the truths of spiritual warfare, but I am studying. But for now, I can share this verse with you regardless of the knowledge you posses on this matter:
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take a stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:10-11
{ i want one of these SO bad :: obsessed }If you have a moment, continue reading the rest of Ephesians 6 through verse 20 to hear more about putting on the full armor of God. How great is our God and how mighty is He? All of the scripture I have read lately has reminded me of His great power and the life that exists in Christ! We must equip ourselves with the FULL armor of God, not only a little. Attending church once or twice a week simply will not suffice. Think of it as a literal battle, would you to go war without weapons? Without talking with your leader? Without knowledge of the war or how to battle? Without other troops beside you? It is essential we face this world FULLY equipped with the armor of God. Yep, I'm getting preachy I know. But this verse has been heavy on my heart lately so what you're seeing is passion not an attempt to preach!
I guess I have rambled enough for my first post back on here so I'll wrap it up. I don't know who will read this but let me know how I can be praying for you and to those that know me you know I must include, if I can do anything at all or help you out in any way do not hesitate to tell me! I mean that sincerely and truly and for those that know me, you know that is so. I've posted pictures throughout this with captions of things I love and on my mind and that occupy my time.. enjoy! Love you!
{ faves }
{ an image I took from Brooke Burgin :: want one of these SO bad }will spend my days off reading a book, sweet tea in hand, and laying out by the pool - fave thing to do
