Today for Shelly & A New Purpose

So today is a day we are taking the time to make sure to say extra prayers for Shelly Burg, as it is her first day of Chemo. I am absolutely certain that God's hand is upon her and His strength is exactly what she needs.

I just wanted to share a bible verse I read the other day. In Habakkuk 1:5 the Lord says "Look at the nations and watch--and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told."
Wow! What a beautiful promise the Lord makes. What an awesome God we serve, who promises to use our lives for his purpose in ways that we could not even imagine. My life, given a purpose by the creator of the universe and all things beautiful and good...I have always been a planner--I have even made plans to make plans, but all of it has left me utterly unsatisfied and constantly striving. It's really time for me to give my life and will back to Jesus so he can fulfill his purpose for this life. I feel as though recent events have really changed my outlook on things, and for the first time in my life, I am falling deeply in love with Jesus Christ. And it sounds weird because I have been a Christian my entire life. I have believed that Jesus is my savior and my only way to eternity, and attempted to follow him. But I didn't know a love like this was possible. Before now it was just about believing and following, but what is so exciting for me is that following Jesus can be SO much more than what I assumed it was a Christian. Yes, believing and following is great, and God offers us forgiveness and eternity which is also great, but He offers me a love like no other, and a beautiful relationship. Family, please pray that I continue to seek God, and to draw nearer to him. I know so many times I have had revelations, but please pray that this new passion and fire within me does not dwindle.

A New Chapter

OK so it's cliche I know...but that is the most optimistic way I can look at the situation presented to me. I am closing the last chapter of my life and opening a new one. This last week has been quite the ordeal, and I am hoping that it is over for now. Either way, I am trusting that God will take care of it. I am so thankful to Him that it ended exactly how I asked him to end it if it had to...Matt is safe. I was so afraid that God would show me this was not his plan for me in that way so I am so glad it ended the way it did. Feelings were hurt, yes, but it has given me a reason to turn to God and I am beginning to consider that a blessing. It is strictly an opportunity for personal growth as a follower of Jesus and an opportunity to fall more in love with Him, the true love of my life and possesser of my heart. Mom, Dad and Sisters, I am pretty sure you are the only one's who read this. So thank you for all of your love and support in this situation. If it were not for your gentle and loving reminding, I would not turn to God in this situation. So thank you. And please keep me and even those who have recently hurt me in your prayers. We all need it right now. Much love!