Alright guys, usually my posts are long, and this one would be long too, but to capture all that has happened in the last couple weeks... It would take forever. That can be reserved for face to face conversations if you would like to know. So, basically here is the breakdown.
Abba has lead me to a dry, wilderness.
He has removed all that I once cared about.
He has made himself the center of my thoughts, mind, and heart.
He allowed me to press into the wilderness and seek His face.
He has revealed Himself to me as I continue to do so.
He showed Himself to me.... and I fell face down in Love.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
I am longing for something more. The dreams that I had, the longings that I once held in my hand now seem so small, too small for the Great Maker and Father that I have. I know He can do so much more with my life. That small flame to know more is kindling. He is so much bigger than I can ever imagine, more glorious than I could ever see, more loving than I could ever hold.
Small kindle, burn brighter
brighter still, ever increasing
fill these empty spaces as I
make room.
Oh would You make the room
your Light fills every place
nothing can escape it
you make the dark places known
illuminate with your Truth
Let us welcome Your Light
with arms open wide
eyes clear, hearts humbled
willing all of us to You
continue with Your patience
and loving-kindness
be faithful to us, to me
like only you know how
At the end we will be
ever giving You glory
let it shine on me
only then can I truly live
Small kindle, burn brighter
brighter still, ever increasing
fill these empty spaces as I
make room.
Oh would You make the room
your Light fills every place
nothing can escape it
you make the dark places known
illuminate with your Truth
Let us welcome Your Light
with arms open wide
eyes clear, hearts humbled
willing all of us to You
continue with Your patience
and loving-kindness
be faithful to us, to me
like only you know how
At the end we will be
ever giving You glory
let it shine on me
only then can I truly live
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Abba's Song
He sung this song over me today. My heart remembered, my eyes were cleared, and I was strengthed by Love.
Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
God will take care of you,
Through every day, over all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
Through days of toil when heart doth fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you.
All you may need He will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you.
No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon His breast,
God will take care of you.
Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
God will take care of you,
Through every day, over all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
Through days of toil when heart doth fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you.
All you may need He will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you.
No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon His breast,
God will take care of you.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Mirror, Mirror
I was browsing one of my very talented friend’s website and was blown away with her work… the way that she captures beauty, the way she exudes beauty. To find, pour forth, and share that to others blew me away.
I have been thinking about beauty lately. I went to a friend’s wedding recently and one of my friends there got on the topic of how the bride was beautiful because of her gentle and graceful nature about her [among other things]. …
and in the midst of these conversations and ponderings I have been asking in a quiet voice, so that even my heart can barely hear: Where is my beauty?
Now before all of my lovely friends come to my rescue and speak words to rest assure that I am indeed beautiful, would you hear my out.
I know I am beautiful. The God of the universe, the maker of heaven and earth, all good, all beauty, all wonder and grace has made me after all. He does not make mistakes and all that he speaks and touches becomes astounding and full of love and beauty. So I know I am beautiful. But where is it? In which part[s] of myself is beauty present?
I was reading proverbs 31- the famous ‘woman of noble character’ segment the other day trying to get a sense of what the Word calls beauty. She has strength and dignity, she works feverously, giving to the needy, is not afraid of trials and uses her skills to support her family.
Looking at Ruth, how she left her home, her people to go to a place and take care of her mother-in-law. When others would have said ‘peace out lady- I’ve got my whole life ahead of me’- Naomi even told her to go and find a new husband… but she did not. She stayed with Naomi and worked; she found favor because of her beauty-so much so that she is remembered thousands of years later.
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30
Where is it? I have come to remember that my real beauty comes from the Lord and my proximity to Him. The more that I draw near to Him the more of His beauty can be seen in my being. Which in turn will burst from me and people will wow at it- they will wow at His beauty made real in me. He has stamped His image on me, and it is beautiful. When I allow Him to shine on me, I mirror His beauty and the world wows. Not only does this show through me but His glory and beauty is shown through all of us when we allow Him to.
I pray that we all will allow it to break forth.
The world needs His beauty
I have been thinking about beauty lately. I went to a friend’s wedding recently and one of my friends there got on the topic of how the bride was beautiful because of her gentle and graceful nature about her [among other things]. …
and in the midst of these conversations and ponderings I have been asking in a quiet voice, so that even my heart can barely hear: Where is my beauty?
Now before all of my lovely friends come to my rescue and speak words to rest assure that I am indeed beautiful, would you hear my out.
I know I am beautiful. The God of the universe, the maker of heaven and earth, all good, all beauty, all wonder and grace has made me after all. He does not make mistakes and all that he speaks and touches becomes astounding and full of love and beauty. So I know I am beautiful. But where is it? In which part[s] of myself is beauty present?
I was reading proverbs 31- the famous ‘woman of noble character’ segment the other day trying to get a sense of what the Word calls beauty. She has strength and dignity, she works feverously, giving to the needy, is not afraid of trials and uses her skills to support her family.
Looking at Ruth, how she left her home, her people to go to a place and take care of her mother-in-law. When others would have said ‘peace out lady- I’ve got my whole life ahead of me’- Naomi even told her to go and find a new husband… but she did not. She stayed with Naomi and worked; she found favor because of her beauty-so much so that she is remembered thousands of years later.
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30
Where is it? I have come to remember that my real beauty comes from the Lord and my proximity to Him. The more that I draw near to Him the more of His beauty can be seen in my being. Which in turn will burst from me and people will wow at it- they will wow at His beauty made real in me. He has stamped His image on me, and it is beautiful. When I allow Him to shine on me, I mirror His beauty and the world wows. Not only does this show through me but His glory and beauty is shown through all of us when we allow Him to.
I pray that we all will allow it to break forth.
The world needs His beauty
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Newest Project
I made this photo calender for my boss. She was having her first grandchild and the office threw a party for her. This was the gift that I made. The baby was born in September, so I started the calendar from there so she could add photos as the year went along.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Life as of now...
Hello all!!
I hope these weeks have been treating you well. It is officially Fall as of two weeks ago; I am so excited to be entering into a new season, ready for what the changes bring, in sight, smell, taste, sounds and touch. I love the fall season, but sadly California does not get too much of it. Well I am definitely going to enjoy every minute of it!
Last week was very busy. We had training [which I desperately needed] for three days from 8-5 pm. Afterwards I went home and continued working at the house. It made the days seem more packed then they already are. To make things more interesting I started getting sick on the Monday before training. All week was spent coughing and blowing my runny nose. I was managing until the end of the week. I spent the weekend and the beginning of this week napping and resting as much as I could. I can say now that I am officially in recovery mode and the only symptom left is a small sore in my throat.
OH, but the best part of last week was that my cousin Jessica came from Texas and I was able to see her! It was so great talking with her, laughing and catching up. I was sad that we could not hang out as much as I wanted but still thankful for the time we did have.
Sunday the 26th Girls Hope of Baltimore was on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition which also showed 30 seconds of Girls Hope of Southern California! We were all so excited to watch and it was great seeing all the things that the Baltimore girls got to do and the house that was built for them. I loved seeing their mothers and the encouragement behind each of their girls for a better life. They are truly strong women.
This week has been good seeing as I am getting over my sickness. It was my sister’s birthday on the 27th and I am so excited to get to see her soon and celebrate with her! On another up note the new season of Chuck has started and I am excited to see where the story goes. I have a feeling though it’s going to be a good season. Going back to my last blog, I have been stepping out in faith and have been practicing all that Abba has been teaching me. As time continues, all that He is teaching me is becoming a part of my reflex and it is becoming close to my heart the way it is close to His. I am not saying it has been easy but Abba is definitely giving me His strength.
Well that is it for now, but I have more to come shortly [like this week!]
May the rest of your week be showered with His love.
A-dawg ^-^
I hope these weeks have been treating you well. It is officially Fall as of two weeks ago; I am so excited to be entering into a new season, ready for what the changes bring, in sight, smell, taste, sounds and touch. I love the fall season, but sadly California does not get too much of it. Well I am definitely going to enjoy every minute of it!
Last week was very busy. We had training [which I desperately needed] for three days from 8-5 pm. Afterwards I went home and continued working at the house. It made the days seem more packed then they already are. To make things more interesting I started getting sick on the Monday before training. All week was spent coughing and blowing my runny nose. I was managing until the end of the week. I spent the weekend and the beginning of this week napping and resting as much as I could. I can say now that I am officially in recovery mode and the only symptom left is a small sore in my throat.
OH, but the best part of last week was that my cousin Jessica came from Texas and I was able to see her! It was so great talking with her, laughing and catching up. I was sad that we could not hang out as much as I wanted but still thankful for the time we did have.
Sunday the 26th Girls Hope of Baltimore was on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition which also showed 30 seconds of Girls Hope of Southern California! We were all so excited to watch and it was great seeing all the things that the Baltimore girls got to do and the house that was built for them. I loved seeing their mothers and the encouragement behind each of their girls for a better life. They are truly strong women.
This week has been good seeing as I am getting over my sickness. It was my sister’s birthday on the 27th and I am so excited to get to see her soon and celebrate with her! On another up note the new season of Chuck has started and I am excited to see where the story goes. I have a feeling though it’s going to be a good season. Going back to my last blog, I have been stepping out in faith and have been practicing all that Abba has been teaching me. As time continues, all that He is teaching me is becoming a part of my reflex and it is becoming close to my heart the way it is close to His. I am not saying it has been easy but Abba is definitely giving me His strength.
Well that is it for now, but I have more to come shortly [like this week!]
May the rest of your week be showered with His love.
A-dawg ^-^
Sunday, September 19, 2010
And the wheels came off.
These past couple of weeks have been filled with excitement, fun adventures, a changing of winds, and as always a new experience that will make me stronger.
We just got two new girls in our house!! Our two seniors moved out about a month ago to go to University, and our two new girls have come into the house within a week of each other. They are both in the 6th grade and are so little. I mean, I know I am small by they are small for reals... not just in size but in age too! It's like you just want to hug them and help them as much as possible. The girls have been getting adjusted to the house and I am so happy that they get to become apart of our interesting family. Having little ones definitely changes the atmosphere of the house. We have been watching a lot more Disney channel and I have a date with one of my girls to watch Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam [I am totally stoked ^-^]
I am excited to report that I am officially a part of a bible study group. I have been wanting to get more involved in the community of my church and now that all the classes/connection groups have started up again, I can! I am really excited to meet new people who I can share with the burdens, joys, and all that comes in life. I met a new friend at church recently and it has been great getting to know her and to be able to sit in service with a familiar face. There has been sharpening that I have received as a part of growing deeper with my new friends here and I am so thankful to Abba that He provides that sharpening through others. I am so glad that He uses us to build each other up.
These past couple weeks have definitely been interesting. I feel the season of change is happening and the Lord is bringing me to a different place in Him. Last time I mentioned being challenged by certain things and realizing His love brings forth a call and response each of us make. Our response to love Him in obedience and trust is what Abba has been speaking to me about. Only now He is done speaking. When I say this I mean that what He asks of me I have now heard; He has shared with me His heart and now I am left to respond. These days have been silent and the winds of His words which were once full, rich and plainly present have become now a hunger in my heart. I long to hear words of love, but lately I noticed that the stillness is always before me. I know that He is always with me and is with me now in this silence. It is just so different. I have come to see that now the wheels come off. He has been training me, teaching me, showing me and now He is taking the training wheels off. I am to ride, to put into practice all that He has shown me knowing that He is still with me even in the silence. Knowing that what Abba has taught me I can only do in His strength, in dependance on Him- even when I cannot hear His voice of encouragement pushing me forward. He wants me to ride like never before knowing it is His strength that makes me soar through the sky. My faith is being strengthened, stretched, and pushed beyond the limits I once knew and was comfortable with. All I can say now is "Here we go!!!!!"
Be blessed dear brothers and sisters in the knowledge of His love for you
May all glory and praise be due to Him who is worthy!!
We just got two new girls in our house!! Our two seniors moved out about a month ago to go to University, and our two new girls have come into the house within a week of each other. They are both in the 6th grade and are so little. I mean, I know I am small by they are small for reals... not just in size but in age too! It's like you just want to hug them and help them as much as possible. The girls have been getting adjusted to the house and I am so happy that they get to become apart of our interesting family. Having little ones definitely changes the atmosphere of the house. We have been watching a lot more Disney channel and I have a date with one of my girls to watch Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam [I am totally stoked ^-^]
I am excited to report that I am officially a part of a bible study group. I have been wanting to get more involved in the community of my church and now that all the classes/connection groups have started up again, I can! I am really excited to meet new people who I can share with the burdens, joys, and all that comes in life. I met a new friend at church recently and it has been great getting to know her and to be able to sit in service with a familiar face. There has been sharpening that I have received as a part of growing deeper with my new friends here and I am so thankful to Abba that He provides that sharpening through others. I am so glad that He uses us to build each other up.
These past couple weeks have definitely been interesting. I feel the season of change is happening and the Lord is bringing me to a different place in Him. Last time I mentioned being challenged by certain things and realizing His love brings forth a call and response each of us make. Our response to love Him in obedience and trust is what Abba has been speaking to me about. Only now He is done speaking. When I say this I mean that what He asks of me I have now heard; He has shared with me His heart and now I am left to respond. These days have been silent and the winds of His words which were once full, rich and plainly present have become now a hunger in my heart. I long to hear words of love, but lately I noticed that the stillness is always before me. I know that He is always with me and is with me now in this silence. It is just so different. I have come to see that now the wheels come off. He has been training me, teaching me, showing me and now He is taking the training wheels off. I am to ride, to put into practice all that He has shown me knowing that He is still with me even in the silence. Knowing that what Abba has taught me I can only do in His strength, in dependance on Him- even when I cannot hear His voice of encouragement pushing me forward. He wants me to ride like never before knowing it is His strength that makes me soar through the sky. My faith is being strengthened, stretched, and pushed beyond the limits I once knew and was comfortable with. All I can say now is "Here we go!!!!!"
Be blessed dear brothers and sisters in the knowledge of His love for you
May all glory and praise be due to Him who is worthy!!
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