He ALWAYS Supplies My Needs!

I faced the frustration of another car not working again... Why does this happen? One car after another just kept falling through, nothing was working out and it's getting colder and colder up here. As I cried out to the Lord, all I could hear was "trust me, I have a plan." I was trying but my faith is so weak. He showed me that even through all the "no" answers that I received, He kept saying "I have something better, wait and be patient." Words are really indescribable as to how the Lord provided it. WOW, I couldn't have even dreamed that He would really provide this for me. His peace is incredible and His Joy is immeasurable when we take our eyes of the circumstances of life that doesn't seem to be working out and focus on the ONE who is working! I'm so blessed to be able to trust and rely on my God who has and will supply my needs! 

I'm overwhelmed by the goodness of God! He's showed me that He gives good gifts to his children and not just to random people He chooses to bless, but seeing Him provide for me in my life was incredible....He has strengthened my faith and trust in Him in so many ways. After looking for a car for almost a year and so many good cars that seemed perfect kept getting direct "no'" answers. I knew He would provide but "when" was the question I kept asking myself. I was so amazed at his guiding hand as He worked everything out for this one! It seriously is everything I dreamed of and more! (Like heated seats and a sun roof!) :) Ahhh guys, I'm so undeserving of the unconditional love and goodness of my Savior as He leads me to Greener pastures, not only with the blessing of this car but He totally deepened my trust and reliance on His leading. He always know what is best, even when we can't see what's on the other side He knows what lies ahead. Thank you Jesus!!!

My sister and best friend forever!

We had so much fun this weekend: Shooting skeet, four-wheelers, zip-line, cooking, baking, pictures, friends, memories and more memories!

My amazing Dad and sister!!

It was great to spend time with my family over thanksgiving!

God is Moving Right Now!

The Father has a plan. Though it's hard to see it now
You feel you're walking all alone.
But He is there no doubt
When the storm around you rages,
And you're tossed to and fro
When you're f aced with life's decisions,
Not sure which way to go

Stand still and let God move,
Standing still is hard to do
When you f eel you have reached the end,
He'll make a way for you
Stand still and let God move

When the enemy surrounds you, And the walls
are closing in
When the tide is swiftly rising, And you wonder
where He's been
Friend, there never was a moment, That His arms
weren't reaching out
You can rest assured and be secure, God is moving
right now

Stand still and let God move,
Standing still is hard to do
When you f eel you have reached the end,
He'll make a way for you
Stand still and let God move

 
When you feel you have reached the end, He'll make a way for you
Stand still and let God move
The answer will come, But only in His time

Stand still and let God move, Stand still and let God move

I Can't Imagine Life Without Them!

"Best friends make the good times better and the hard times easier!"

My best friends make me laugh louder, smile brighter, and live better!

Love you guys!

I Am Determined!

I was reading I Corinthians 2 this morning and was really encouraged by the whole chapter but especially this verse! May our ONE desire be; to know Christ, and to make Him known! We cannot even know the things that God has prepared for us that love Him but we must focus on Him alone. He will reveal to us His perfect plans in His time.

Photoshoot With Friends!

 We seriously had way to much fun doing this photo shoot! Thanks Joy!

Joy and I (photo credit to Kim Krause)

Joy, let's do it again! I miss Portrait Photography so much!

 Fall Fun!

 

Thanks guys! That was a ton of fun!

All other photo credit goes to Joy Roberts! Thanks girl!

Family Camp!!!

It was so amazing to be able to go down to TX for the ALERT family camp!!! I was able to hang out with my amazing brothers all weekend!!! I miss them so much and it was great to talk and catch up with them! We went canoeing and practically just chilled. The Weiss family let me stay with them till the rest my family came down on Monday. We had a blast and I can't think them enough for their hospitality!

Seth and Nathaniel were both in the play! Everyone did a great job!!!

 We went rappelling and all sorts of other crazy things!

Fun times down at the lake! Tug-a-war, canoe races, and sand castles!

Last Weekend/Six Flags!

 Fun times with the friends!

I hadn't been to Six Flags in years! We had a blast!!!

Sorry, there's no pictures of the rides, lol. I decided to keep my phone safe! So, the boring part, (that we tried to make exciting) . . .waiting in line for the rides!

Patriot Day Rally 2014

 I didn't really take a ton of pictures, but here are a few from the past weekend!

It was such a blessing to be able to be home again! I miss y'all soooo much!!!

Seth came up with the ALERT group and it was so good to see him again!!!

What Does The Lord Delight In?

I was really encouraged by these verses that the Lord gave me earlier and I hope you will be too!  

"I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels." Is. 61:10
"Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diaden in the hand of they God. Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall they land any more be termed Desolate: . . .for the Lord delighteth in thee. . .and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee. . .And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the Lord: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken." Is. 62:3-5, 12

Even in The Storms, Look Up. . .

. . . Into His Face!

Because our Savoir lives, there is hope!

Wow!!! I don't even know how to describe with words what took place in the Northwoods on this past girls Journey. All I can say is we serve and know an indescribable God. His mysteries can't been seen or touched, but just experienced! You must know Him for yourself, His love is SO deep. His presence was felt by each and every girl and as we got on our faces before the Lord and realized once again how inadequate we are, His mercy came down and touched us. The Power of His Cross was not made just for salvation. No, it was for us, we can live in HIS power, daily. So often I find myself trying to make it on my own, struggling to stay above water. . .there is SO much more. He is calling us to walk on the water but it only comes by Him ALONE! There is nothing in and of ourselves that we can do to make it happen. All we can do is trust and believe in the ONE who takes us to higher ground. 

It rained most of the time we were up in the Northwoods. Jesus showed me that even in the storms as we abide and trust in Him there is Hope. His love surrounds us, even when the waves are higher and we see no sun in sight, His arms of love are wrapped around us as He says "peace be still". Maybe the storm continues to rage around you, it's okay, He is there and He is calling your soul to be still and abide in the Secret Place of Our Almighty God. His beautiful rainbows are a sign of hope! You must stop looking at the storm and look up into the face of Jesus, the One who gives us Hope. He is that ray of light, that sparkle from the sunshine, and the One who carries us through when even when we can't stay above water.

Keep looking up! Whether your life looks life a sunny day or your in the darkest storm of your life, He is all you need! Our Almighty God does all things well, trust in Him!

How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom 

Love these girls!

Y'all are the best!

Thank you Jesus for drawing us one step closer to your heart of love!!!