Its the Little Things...

So lately, I've been really burnt out. I've just gotten to a point where I'm worn out in all areas. nt And I want a change, or to just get away... It's been really frustrating because I feel like no matter what I do it continues to worsen rather than get better. They other day as I was killing time on Facebook. I came across a post that totally encouraged me and was exactly what I needed to hear. Its funny how God can encourage us and reassure us that everything is going to work out through the smallest things. I just wanted to share this with you in hopes that it encourages you as much as it did me.

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

Life is hard and it sucks sometimes, but we have to remember that we are in God's hand, and if we don't give up and continue to trust He will use us for His glory.

I included a few pictures that I took on our camping trip last weekend to remind you of our God's creativity and beauty that He has created!

Childlike Innocence

Lately life has really been dragging me down. I just feel like its been one thing after another and I can't catch a break. All I've wanted to do is run away and take a loooooong relaxing vacation. I've been leading Children's Church at my church for almost three months now. While this has been a tiring, trying job I've learned so much. Here I am to teach the kids, and they are the ones teaching me. Their innocence is so incredible. The way that they see the world is so uplifting. I love how I can talk to them about how they need to be Jesus to the kids in the their schools and they surprise me with stories of how they are already doing that and so much more.

These kids are so loving and accepting. I never have to worry about a new kid being left out. They take it upon themselves to invite someone to play with them. I can tell that these kids love Jesus. And while they still have a lot to learn and sometimes they drive me crazy because I can't get them to settle down and listen, they are such an inspriration to me. Have you ever seen a three year old worship God during music? Not only is it absolutely adorable, but it is so encouraging that someone so young can sing and praise Jesus.

Kids have such a unique innocence about them. If we could all have the faith of a child and undoubtly believe that God can and will do it. Life would be so much easier. I am so blessed to be able to teach and grow alongside of these kids. They have taught me so much about our Master's love in such a short period of time!

And to remind you of this innocence here is a picture of my adorable nephew at the wedding. :)























And some of my little children's church girls on the dance floor. : D

5, 4, 3, 2, 1

So I've decided that I'm going to copy recent posts by some of my friends. I thought it was a cool idea :) (Thanks Bethany and Danae!)

Five things God has been teaching me lately:
-Don't sweat the small stuff
-God is bigger than any problem that may come my way
-God shows us His love in unexpected ways
-Trust in Him (this one may seem obvious...but it's a lot easier said than done) He is in control
-Stepping out of my comfort zone is definitely worth the effort in the end.


Four wedding day events I'm looking forward to:
- Walking Down the aisle with my dad
- Saying "I Do"
-Our first dance as husband and wife (we've been practicing!)
-The obvious. :P

Three things to look forward to this week:
-Seeing my dress almost perfectly fitted to my body for the first time. (fingers crossed)
-Getting ahead in my homework and getting closer to finishing up the semester
-Spring Break!

Two places I want to go before I have kids:
-ENGLAND!!
-Hawaii

One thing I can't wait to do:
-Cuddle up next to my husband after a long day.

Have a great Spring Break everyone!

All you need is love

Love seems to be surrounding me lately. I know most of you think that thats because I'm getting married in less than forty days (but who's counting right?) but thats not all.

I feel God's love in my daily life. Simply getting bombarded with happy birthday wall posts meant so much. All of these people who I rarely talk to, took two seconds out of their day to tell me happy birthday. My birthday was a day full of disappointments, but also a lot of fun. My family really stepped up and went out of their way to make sure that my day ended in a special way, to help make up for the disappointment that I faced early on.

Going to a fancy dinner and coming home to a fresh baked cake is a a sign of love. Having your mom offer to teach your Sunday school class of 10 unruley three year olds is love. Your high school friend letting you know that she is praying for you and your upcoming marriage is love. Mark making an effort to do things that I had been longing to do, and forcing himself to enjoy it is love. Coworkers telling you how much they appreciate you is love.

I have been so blessed lately and God has really shown me the power and extent of his love. And I admit I'm sort of on "cloud nine" right now as I prepare and dream about getting married. But I'm realizing how important it is to love. I'm praying that God will give me opprotunities to love, and not only give them to me (as I am given these opprotunities to love on a regular basis) but that I would recognize these opportunities and act upon them.

As I've been shown there are multiple ways to show love. Love is not limited to simply saying "I love you" or giving someone a hug or whatever. Love can be shown in every situation in our everyday lives.

Look for a chance to love. You may never know what effect it will have on someone else!