Chosen.

{ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love  he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.} - Ephesians 1:3-6

 

 

 

 

 

{Shirt: TJMaxx // Shorts: H&M // Necklace: Premier Designs // Ring: Lucky Brand}

You are chosen by a mighty savior who has already pursued you.

Home makeover.

{Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself} - 1 Corinthians 16:9

Many times throughout the New Testament, the Bible refers to light versus dark and asleep versus awake. For example, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 & 5:1-11 talks about the difference between these two referencing the end of time and a believer versus a non believer. 

The sermon on Old fashioned Sunday begged for a revival in our hearts based off of this topic, questioning whether you might be "asleep" even though you claimed to be a christian.

Personally this struck me.

Since I began college, I feel like my relationship with Christ has been dormant. I'm definitely not at the same spiritual level that I was when I stepped onto campus for the first time in August and quite honestly, I haven't wanted to put the time or effort into a relationship with God until now. All this time, I've been asleep and waiting for someone else to "turn on the lights and wake me up!"

But then this message hit me.......Here's your sign Catherine!

My all-time favorite verse is James 4:8 {Come near to God and he will come near to you}. What more of a perfect reminder that I have to dedicate my life to my Savior and constantly pursue him?  None I tell ya!

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So this temporary body, that I call home, is in desperate need of a makeover. A few worn places, scratches and dents happened all in God's timing, but I now realize that they all played a significant part in the building process. The time, energy, and effort that goes into the upkeep and repair of a home is symbolic of what God and I need to accomplish together over the next few weeks, months, or even years. 

Out with the old and in with the new.

{Tank: Khols // Skirt: from when Mom was young // Boots: Rack Room // Hat: Forever 21 // Jewels: Betsey Johnson}

Remember

{You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.} - Song of Solomon 4:7

Happy Thursday everyone!

Always remember, you are beyoutiful.

 

Shirt: Marshalls

Pants: Loft via Goodwill

Shoes: Lucky Brand via Belk

Necklace: New York and Co.

Obsessions

{More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.}

 - Romans 5:3-4

Lately, I have been obsessing over the wrong things. From school to boys, my heart has been in the wrong place. Instead of praying and relying on Christ to handle my situations, I've been over-thinking and worrying myself to death over them. It's time that I STOP.  God knows my plan, he knows yours. From now on,  I lay down the pen and let him write this next beautiful chapter of my life. 

After all, he is the creator, almighty, and unchanging, so what's holding me back?

Jacket: Isaac Mizrahi via a yard sale

Flower: Thirty-one

Necklace: Forever 21

Skirt: Goodwill

Shirt: Forever 21

Shoes: Forever 21

winner!

{But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.}

- 1 Corinthians 15:57

Congratulations to Marissa Poon for winning the $15 Shabby Apple gift card! Such a great choice...leopard is so versatile!!

Happy shopping!

Road trip

{If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.} - Psalm 139:9-10

Headed to Asheville/Biltmore house for the night! Can't wait to share the pictures with you, but in the meantime, here's a couple of outfits from this week!

I also extended the shabby apple giveaway until Wednesday! Feel free to check it out..$15 dollars at stake ladies!

that four letter word

{I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God. who loved me and gave himself for me.}

- Galatians 2:20

Love is not just a four letter word. Love isn't just a middle school relationship. Love is not just a compliment to get what one desires.

Love is unconditional. Love is giving when you have nothing to give. Love is a smile to a stranger, a random act of kindess, and selflessness. 

Love is God and God is love.

Sweater: Aeropostale

Tank: American Rag via Macy's

Skirt: Forever21

Tights: Hue

Shoes: Tom's

 Don't forget to enter the Shabby Apple giveaway (Open until March 31st at 12:00 p.m.)!

Celebrate

{They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.} - Psalm 145:7

Last night, my best friend and I went out to celebrate getting into college! We ate at Riverbirch Lodge and attended the new Safe Haven movie. I cannot describe how much fun we had! Laughing and catching up was the perfect way to celebrate the night. We even went to Lifeway and bought devotional books that we plan on reading together. Over the next few months, we want to prepare ourselves for the college experience and allow our faith to grow stronger. I think it will be the perfect opportunity to grow our friendship and learn about how God is going to use each of us.

I can't wait to share with yall what I'm learning and experiencing! 

Shirt: Hand-me-down from my sister

Boots: Guess via Macy's

Ring: New Orleans market

Necklace: Betsey Johnson

Scarf: gifted

lovin'

{Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.} - Psalm 63:3

God is unchanging, almighty, and good. I can't comprehend how powerful He is sometimes...it fascinates me. No matter what the challenge, big or small, HE is in control. Afterall, it's only a mountain.

Allow God to surround you with his love.

Shirt: New York & Co. via TJMaxx

Jacket: Levi's via Macy's

Jeans: New York & Co. Outlet

Boots: Guess via Macy's

White as snow

{Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.}

- Psalm 51:7

On friday night, we finally received our first snow! Even though it was more ice and sleet based, it still was lovely to see. My dad fired up the wood stove, making it wonderfully cozy inside. I spent my snow day snuggled up watching movies including Priest, Just Friends, and some Lifetime favorites.

How did y'all spend your snow days? 

Dress: Forever 21

Shirt: Papaya

Tights: Hue

Shoes: Dollhouse

Jewelry: gifted - Premier