Life & Thoughts Lately

Currently I am sitting in one of my favorite places in the world, drinking a hot triple shot, & listening to Spotify. Monday isn't so bad anymore.

Yes, I am back! If you didn't read my last blog, I've been taking two weeks off to clear my mind, eliminate distractions. As well as curbing some bad habits I have so I can be a good example to those around me. I've noticed that I not only have some AMAZING examples of people to be like but I also have some people that I don't want to be like. I don't want to follow in their path. I want all ages of people to see the Jesus light in me. Mini dream moment....

Back to my experience the last couple weeks, th

is is the first year that I have made a resolution & actually finished it. Being off the radar sounds small but it's the little things that matter. My first week was pretty tough honestly, I checked if the apps were on my phone at least three times a day. But that first Tuesday that I went social media free I bounded out of bed & got my coffee & cozied up by my view to spend some alone time with Jesus. From then on I've felt so free. For the first week I thought through more resolutions that I want to pick up. I devoted my chalkboard wall to it. The title on the wall was "Goals, Prayers & Plans". I have my list if people on my heart, my 2017 goals, my word for the year, two quotes, my list of strengths, life moto, & life verse on there. Absolutely encouraging & challenging! Try it out.

The second week, I spent time with the Lord asking how I can avoid being like the world . Through how I carry myself, how I respond & how I can be an example (1 Tim. 12-13). I've also been reading through the Psalms because that is what we are doing at our church college group. The thirty-third chapter has become one of my all time favorites. Go, read it. Right now. Notice the praise, the faith & the true love that the Psalmist has for the Lord. The total awe in almost every verse. The promise in verse eleven that "the plans of the Lord stand firm forever".

My encouragement to is to dig deeper into what the Lords plan is for you over this next year, the Lord doesn't waste time. Read a few Psalms before you go to bed at night to. We are supposed to be renewing our minds. Instead of listening to music on a long drive turn on a podcast (My faves are Charles Stanley & Chip Ingram). Maybe try this for a change, MEDITATE on the precious word that the Lord has for you. Ask Him questions. I was asking Him after a sermon about the rich young ruler (Mark 10) what was standing between God & I? What was in my heart above Him. The answer I got was surprising. So try it! I also have been finishing an application to a international ministry (I'll explain at some point). They are asking specific questions about my spiritual life. How & why I became a Christian. Describing my relationship with Jesus. What are big milestones in my faith. I encourage you to right these down as well. Also, look back & compare to now in your faith walk. Where you want to be in the future too!

I mainly started this blog just to type out whats on my mind, even if it doesn't sound right on a computer screen. But I know the Lord will use it however & on whoever is right. I hope you are encouraged as you hear the ups & down in my life. Jesus Christ is unfailing, He loves you passionately & loves me the same.