Life. Is Good.

Sometimes I wonder why in the world God blessed me with the life He did

Why He would think of me when it comes to filling my life with incredible people 

Why He would give me days like this that overwhelm me with joy and laughter

I am completely and utterly amazed by the life I have been given. And so thankful. I think if people chose to open their eyes, and see past all of the junk that sits before them, and took a look at God's big picture, life wouldn't be so bad all of the time. Not saying that life is always easy, but with God, nothing is too big or too overwhelming. Nothing. What a gift life is. And what are we doing as Christ followers to make each moment of this life worth it? What does it mean to live life to the fullest? And what does it look like to die a meaningful death?

"I want to live

Until I die

Don't let the devil bury me alive

When my heart stops

Let me go home

Don't let the suburbs kill my heart and soul"

"It is impossible to be inauthentic while you are focusing on My Presence."

Loved. If that is what you can call it.

"I want you to experience the riches of your salvation: the Joy of being loved constantly and perfectly. You make a practice of judging yourself, based on how you look or behave or feel... Instead of trying to "fix" yourself, fix your gaze on Me, the Lover of your soul. Rather than using your energy to judge yourself, redirect it to praising Me. Remember that I see you clothed in My righteousness, radiant in My perfect Love."
-Sarah Young, Jesus Calling

"You see the depths of my heart and you love me the same. You are Amazing God."

 Be filled with peace knowing that you are incredibly loved by the Lord.

Crazy Love

You know those love stories where both of the guy and the girl are totally messed up? Where they have broken families and insane pasts? And they are ready to give up on life, but then they find each other and their love for one another changes everything? And restores all hope in life and love and their purpose? (I only started to think about this because I watched this ridiculously depressing movie this past week. I'm not one for unhappy endings. But this is what the couples love story looked like.)  I mean when you really think about it, that's a radical love. Do you think that love really exists? What if my love changed somebody's life like that? What if my love restored someone's joy and laughter and life... what an honor that would be. And not even in a romantic relationship, but through a friendship. How beautiful would that be if God used me to bring that healing to someone's life.

Learn to Laugh

   Learn to Laugh at yourself more freely. Don't take yourself or your circumstances so seriously. Relax and know that I am Gos with you. When you desire My will above all else, life becomes much less threatening. Stop trying to monitor My responsibilities- things that are beyond your control. Find freedom by accepting the boundaries of your domain.
   Laughter lightens your load and lifts your heart into heavenly places. Your laughter rises to heaven and blends with angelic melodies of praise. Just as parents delight in the laughter of their children, so I delight in hearing My children laugh. I rejoice when you trust Me enough to enjoy your life lightheartedly.
   Do not miss the Joy of My Presence by carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Rather, take my yoke upon you and learn from Me. My yoke is comfortable and pleasant; My burden is light and easily born.

-Sarah Young, Jesus Calling

Well Hello.

I am 16. 

I am loud, when I get comfortable around you.

I am completely aware I am not funny, but I still choose to laugh at myself.

 My laugh is loud and comes out quite often, but laughing is good for the soul! 

I love to dance. I will take every opportunity I can to make someone feel totally uncomfortable with my dance moves... It kind of makes my day. 

I am a hopeless romantic and am a sucker for a good love story. 

I love learning music, I know I am not very good and have so much to learn, but I love it. 

I love to help people. I see past the stuff on the surface and find what the true problem is.  I love to listen and try and give the best advice I can.

I am very naive, which is sometimes a good thing, but other times its a problem. 

I see the good in everything, or try to. Life is way to sort and precious to look at the bad. 

I adore my friends. All of them. They bring me more joy than I know what to do with. Because of them, I want to be that joy and that friend to others. 

I love Ben Rector. Yep, he's just my favorite. And I'm currently hooked on Hunter Hayes... Amazing. 

I am in love with the Lord. I realize I am not good enough for Him, and I never will be, but I am trying to live my best to serve Him. 

This is me. Not a person I try to be for others, but the woman God has made me to be. And as I am learning what "me" looks like, I wanted to lay out the things I know for sure. The things I am, without a doubt.  Who knows, these may change throughout the years to come. But for right now, these are the little things that make me, me.

Fear not tomorrow, God is Already there

I am overwhelmed with the amount of peace I feel right now. I have been so stressed this whole week with the amount of projects I have due tomorrow and the little amount of time I have to do them... God miraculously moved all of my projects due dates to Monday. The relief and peace I feel right now is incredible. Loved driving home with the windows down, country music up... Summer is almost here. 10 more days... I can do this...