good news

{Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.} - Psalm 37:7

Good news in these new parts! 

Yesterday, my roommate and I attended a church right across from our dorm called The Point. When we arrived, we were greeted with friendly smiles, krispy kreme doughnuts, and a homey atmosphere. What could be better?! The church was in a local movie theater, with the room only about a third full (Which we both loved because it was so small & felt like a family). The preacher had a great sermon about the beatitudes in Matthew 5 and the contemporary music was touching. After church, we headed over to Sammie's to grab a free lunch hosted by the church! We met some sweet ladies who were both NCSU & community college students. Later on in the day, we hung around with a couple gals from church and went to Recfest, which displayed all of the intermural sports clubs. Then we grabbed pizza and went on a late night Target run to get a couple last minute items.

It was just overall a wonderful day. I can definitely say that this is a new experience and I'm looking forward to the many memories to come. All I know is that this college thing is different, but I'm ready to see what God has in store.

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college.

{For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.}

 - Ephesians 3:14-19

So, this is it. My first night in college. 

What do I do? Where do I go?

So many emotions. Scared. Excited. Nervous.

I just wonder where this journey is going to take me.

Fashion Designer? Magazine Editor? World Traveler?

The possibilities are endless (or at least I like to think so).

I just pray that I will stay focused, in God's will. 

Trust. Believe. Succeed. 

No need to worry. He's got this.

- Listen to "Help Me Find It" by Sidewalk Prophets -   

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thankful

{You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.}

 - Psalm 30:11-12

Those days when you stare into the sunset, feel the soft breeze, smell the sweet hydrangeas, and just sit back to take it all in. Those are the days I enjoy the most. Those are the days I remember how great of a God we serve and how magnificent, powerful, and artistic he is. This world we call home can't even compare to the eternity our Father promises us. I can't even imagine how majestic its going to be.  Breathtaking.

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details

{There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a young woman.} - Proverbs 30:18-19

A couple weeks ago, my sister booked her wedding venue at a local restaurant that has rustic features including animal hides, lanterns, and barrels for tables. She will be having her wedding outside on the patio with the reception following inside. Now that this detail has been decided, hopefully the rest of the wedding plans will fall into place just as easily! 

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dare to be different

{Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.} 

- Romans 12:2

 

 

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the pursuit of happiness

{Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a Voice behind you saying, 'This is the way; walk in it'} - Isaiah 30:21

Do you ever get the feeling that you don't deserve to be happy? You start focusing so much on the negatives that you forget to find rest in the peacefulness of sweet, small things. You feel like your sin and dirt, past and secrets are all bundled up inside, tucked & hidden away so no one will discover who you truly are. It's so hard to feel true joy when those burdens are evident and guilt keeps creeping into your mind. But, this is when I remind myself that I am a child of God. A forgiving, gracious, humble, sweet Lord who has unconditional love for me and casts my sins into the sea (Micah 7:19). He is SO loving and just wants me to run toward him with my fear and anxiety. My peace and happiness will be found in him.

I read this from another blog and I love how it depicts God's immesurable grace:

"On this day, God wants you to know that you deserve happiness just because. There is nothing you need to do to deserve happiness. There are no 'minimal requirements' for you to fulfill before you can claim happiness. You deserve happiness simply by virtue of having been born. That's it. Nothing more is required. Be happy."

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Sweet nothings

{Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her} - Ephesians 5:25

When I'm 80, I want you to love me like we're still 18. The way you look, listen, and completely understand me. I want that chase to never be compromised for a half pursuit. No matter how many wrinkles I acquire or silly words Ill speak,  I want to know that your love is true and pure and sweet. That unconditional gift of forgiveness and understanding will amaze me & you will never fail to surprise me. You'll take me from behind and whisper in my ear how much you care for me. The little things and sweet nothing's will mean the world to me. Ill never be able to thank you enough for the thousands of smiles you've given me. And the best part of this fairytale is that I know our children will have an amazing role model to look up to. 

I cannot wait for the day my soulmate 'woos' me over.


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