Today I Have a Longing for- God to Change ME

We all want to change the world, everyone wants to make a difference but we must first come to the realization that in order for us to change the world, we ourselves must be changed.

A Lover of All Things BRIGHT!!

Today I Have a Sense of- Daily Sufficient Grace

"You'll walk in the power, of my daily sufficient grace."

A Few of My Favorite Things- Shadows

Each and every year that I live, God continues to gives me a greater amazement for the little things in life that He's created. I find myself marveling at the lingering dew that provides the enjoyable sensation of coolness on my barefoot feet as I soak in the morning's new sun. I find myself awe struck at the multitudes of stars that make themselves known each night as they peep their heads out making a beautiful impression of an almost glitter filled backdrop. Then there's the gloaming each evening that comes after the sun finishes it's beautiful array of color and has dropped behind the trees, leaving a beautiful world behind with a leftover feeling of the sun's blessedness and warmth. There is the enchanting charm about evening when the orchestra of crickets and bullfrogs begin their song as they each sing their part in the symphony of praise to their Maker. There is the whistling noise caused by a rapid burst of air in the woods and a gurgling brooke filled with crystal clear liquid making it's way through a directed path on to its next destination. I watch a dragonfly that has been making a humming noise, come to a stop, as she finds herself caught in an intricately woven web and prepared for the owner of the web's next meal. I walk across a path and stare at my shadow stretching out in front of me. Everything, yes indeed everything, points to a creator. The dew, the sun, the stars, the crickets, the bullfrogs, the wind, the stream, the dragonfly, the spider and the shadows are all playing their part in the magnificent painting designed and scripted by the One who calls us His children. I took this picture while at the beach with my Mom's family and tickled my uncle to death as I laid myself flat on the staircase to capture the reflection taking place, as the light hit the railing. The truth is though, I'm unashamedly amazed by shadows because the God I serve, created shadows for our enjoyment to point us towards a greater beauty.

Photo Shoot- "S" Family

I'm thrilled to be able to share with you several of the pictures from a family shoot I did on Saturday! 

I think this one is my favorite-

The Three Kiddos-

LOVE the Laughter-

Definitely a Cutie Pie!

Believe Me, Child... Do I Not Know What I'm Doing?

Lazarus has died and it's been four days since he was buried. Mary and Martha are troubled. Why didn't Jesus come when they called him... He could have saved their brother. When Jesus commands them to remove the stone in front of Lazarus' tomb. Martha is horrified, "Lord, by this time there will be an odor...", she says. Jesus responds to Martha saying- "Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?"

So often like Lazarus' sisters we find it hard to understand why God would allow us to suffer when he could have stepped in and completely saved us from the sorrow and loss. Jesus doesn't willingly afflict. In fact hit hurts him to watch His children suffer but His plan is so much bigger than making our life easy. His love is sooooooo great that He's willing to let us a suffer for a little while so that we can perceive His glory. So when a trial comes your way don't think he has neglected or forgotten you, rather He is saying-  "Believe me, child.... Do I not know what I'm doing?"

Just Because... She's the BEST!!!

 I've probably said this a million times but I've been blessed beyond measure... SERIOUSLY!! 

I've been supplied with sufficient grace, perfect peace, unfailing love, forgiveness, compassion, incredible relationships, earthly treasures, a beautiful life, and I could go on and on and on and on and on and on (okay, you get the point).

With all that said, today I want to specifically give thanks to the Lord for my wonderful friends. God has blessed me with friends that that not only care about my physical welfare but my relationship with the Lord. True friends are the people that you can share your heart with, people that you can laugh 

with, cry with, and rejoice with. Although we don't see each other as often as we wish, God has blessed me a cousin whose my TOTAL opposite but really is one of my dearest, closest friends. We have different lifestyles, personalities, strengths, likes and dislikes but we also have a lot of common ground. We're sisters, because we both have been bought and cleansed by an awesome Redeemer. 

About a week ago we drove up for a visit and I had a blast spending the day with her! Although you've probably seen tons of pictures that I've taken of Amanda, here are a few we took for fun. She won't admit it, but she's quite photogenic. I'm so grateful to the Lord for our honest and true relationship, Amanda! LOVE YOU!

Isn't she beautiful?!?!?

We end up doing a lot a laughing while we're at it!