Life

This morning during my quiet time I came across something that seemed to really impact me. I wanted to share it with you...

Taken from the book Whiter Than Snow by Paul David Tripp, pg 24

God has promised to sustain us by His grace. (God never and will never break His promises.
He promised us the sustaining grace of:

1. Forgiveness - So we can stand before Him unafraid
2. Enablement - Giving us the strength to do what He calls us to do
3. Protection - Delivering us from evil
4. Wisdom - Protecting us from our own foolishness
5. Perseverance - Keeping us until the final enemy has been defeated
6. Eternity - Giving us hope for the day when the struggle will be over.

It is a willing heart that causes us to seek the grace that has been promised.

...I was just so encouraged when I read this! I think that main part that really stood out to me was that God promises these things. God is not able to break a promise. He has promised He won't! I am reminded of Isaiah 55..."For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty,but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it."

I believe 100% that this could also apply to the promises God has made to His people. For this, I am forever grateful! Who am I that I should receive this? Simply a sinner in desperate need of forgiveness. Thanks be to God my debt has been paid and now I am promised wonderful things from a wonderful God!

I hope this encourages you tonight.

Hi!

Today was a gorgeous day! The weather was phenomenal. It felt like middle 70s with a nice breeze. Perfect. Absolutely perfect.

I went to church this morning with my Mom, Grammy and Poppy, and my cousin Kelly. It was simply amazing. It's a huge church, but I really enjoyed it! I tried not to think that it's my church now. Pretty much I still feel like I'm in a dream...

Today I unpacked my stuff. It was really strange. I'm in a strange house but my stuff is here and my car is in the driveway. I guess this is what it's like to move, or take an extended vacation of sorts. I am completely uncomfortable, but completely happy to be here. I've come to realize I've been way too comfortable in my little bubble. What better way is there to get me out of that comfort bubble than to move me to a whole new world? God has an interesting sense of humor. That's all I'm saying!

But I'm excited. It's quite an adventure for sure! HaHa Tonight everyone came over to my cousin's house to hang out. I kid you not, I had to just sit back a few times and take it all in. I was reminded of the Portocollis family from My Big Fat Greek Wedding. This family is crazy. HaHaHa I love them so much! I now understand why my mom has her little moments sometimes. HaHa Good moments! Fun moments! :) Welcome to the nutty family!!! :)

Ok, it's late so I'm heading to bed. Goodnight world!

I'm Alive

Mom and I made it to Texas! We drove here from Florida in my lovely Toyota Corolla. It was a fun drive...definitely created some lifetime memories! For example, singing Carole King songs really loud and hitting really bad notes during David Cook songs. Great times.

And now I'm here. It's so strange. It's all like one big dream. I wonder if I'll wake up tomorrow in my bedroom on Touro Drive...waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and puppies kissing my face? I fear my waking up will be quite different tomorrow. I'm excited to go to church in the morning, but I'm definitely having some not-so-fun emotions mixed with excitement and anticipation.

I'm so blessed to be able to stay at my cousin's house. They've set up a nice room for me in the back of the house. I have my own bathroom and a walk in closet! I definitely feel welcomed here. It was great when we arrived at my grandparent's house. Poppy was in his garage doing something or another. He looked so happy to see us. And Grammy was too! She was cooking dinner, but managed to give Mom and I a big hug! I'm so happy to be close to them. Whether I'll be here for a couple of months, a year, or longer, I'm grateful for this opportunity.

I'm kind of at a loss right now. I don't quite know how I should be feeling. I guess everything is just so overwhelming. I'm so uncomfortable when it comes to new things like this. For example, I'm the type of person who likes to sit on my sofa every night perhaps with a cup of coffee, playing sudoku or crocheting. I've been very comfortable with my life. So this for me is a HUGE step. I actually have to grow up a bit now. Scary! Exciting!

I'm very grateful to know that no matter what, God is here. He has come before me and He will go behind me. His plan is perfect. And I'm trusting Him. That's about all there is to it. HaHa.

So....

Tomorrow is my last day in Florida for a while. It's a crazy feeling! It's almost not real. I think the only way I've been able to deal with it is by not thinking about it - the reality of moving. Tonight as I was at work, I kept thinking about how this is really real. Of course I started to freak out. I almost had a panic attack, but I didn't. It's just so overwhelming. Sometimes I wonder if I've made a big mistake? But I know doors have opened for me there, where doors have closed for me here. Will that last forever? I don't know. Perhaps I just need to get our of town for a little bit to learn some things. I don't know.

This I do know: That God is for me...Who can be against me? Or, what can be against me? Can a new situation, new circumstances, distance, uncertainties...If God is for me, what can be against me?

Some of my favorite scriptures are very helpful right now:
"You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
Psalm 56:8-11

"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart."
Psalm 37:4

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Isaiah 55:8-9

"For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace..."
Isaiah 55:12

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
Romans 8:28

I would greatly appreciate your prayers as I'm going through this transition in my life. Thank you in advance! And I will do my best to keep this updated.

One Week...

One week from right now I'll be in Jackson, MS visiting a close friend. This time next week, Mom and I will be exhausted from driving in the car all day. This time next week, Mom and I will finally be on our long awaited road trip. This time next week my life will be changing...

Unbelievable.

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Life has taken an interesting turn...
Looks like I'll be moving to Texas after all. I need to talk with the HR Manager at work and see what can be done regarding a transfer. I'm freaked out. I'm excited. I'm scared. I'm excited!

I've never moved before. In fact, I've lived in this home all my life. It's going to be a huge difference to go to Texas after being in Florida since I was born. I may go and could hate it, or I could go and love it. Either way, I'm looking forward to an adventure!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!