Little Life Lessons (Part 1)

A few words that I have learned through experience along the way:

Be humble and be confident (in yourself)...the kind of confidence that can only come from the Lord and the humility that resembles how Christ was like as described in Philippians 2. You are here on this earth for a purpose. If you are alive enough to read this blog...that means God is not finished with you yet! The same God who created all that is around you--all that takes your breath away--is the same Creator that made you! Accept the fact that you are beautiful, hand-chosen by God to fulfill His plan made specifically for you. He doesn't need any of us, yet He chooses us. To think that we are the lowest of sinners and He longs for us?! Never feel as if you are alone because even in your steepest vallyes, God will always be right beside you.

Song of the Moment: Love Me by JJ Heller

"Christ is best served by people who have a passion for Him. Nothing short of passion will do...Can He now ignite a fire in youand me so that we, in turn, will share it with others, and....win the world? -->George Foster

Unspeakable Joy Part 1

God is something else! Today, the Lord has just been moving on my heart in so many ways. Many of which, I do not understand yet, but I trust that the Lord will reveal it to me later. Last night I went and learned more about fellowship at one of the two women's Bible studies that I am in. I had had a pretty rough day, so the condition of my heart was not that of going to Bible study...but gosh am I glad that I did. I find it so assuring to me that God knows my heart deeper and more intricately than any person in the entire universe! He knew I needed that fellowship and He was abundant in blessing me with intense and encouraging conversations.

I love being able to laugh, cry, learn and grow together with all of my sisters in Christ that God has brought into my life this year. It is so amazing that I trusted in the Lord to lead me to Georgetown College, and that He quickly placed all of these wonderful people who are just as hungry, if not more, to grow in their love and knowledge of the Lord. Yes, there have been those days where I don't see my joy in the day, and yes, I fall into the old slump I used to live in. BUT, God has been faithful (as always) in making sure someone is there to hold me accountable and to guard my heart and fill it with the hope and trust that He isn't finished with me yet. Once I saw myself slipping, I realized that "Katie...you need to see the joys God has brought to you today." Now that I am focusing on that, it seems that the Lord has opened my spiritual eyes to see the world more like He sees it. I also find that there are all these little things that give me this unspeakable joy that sets my heart on fire. All I can do is praise the Lord for the words I can't find for His gorgeous creation and simple treasures that I used to overlook!

Peace. Love. Faith

Song of the Moment--Every Moment by Joy Williams

Such a Proud Sister

Yesterday, I got a sweet phone call from my baby (17-year-old) brother telling me that he made it into Star Voices, and elite choral group that I was in during high school! AJ has dreamed of being in this choir forever, and has been rejected a few times...but HE MADE IT! I tell you what, God is certainly blessing him this year. In November, he was crowned Mr. WeBo (like Mr. Congeniality) which was a wonderful honor because people are starting to realize his great potential. And just last weekend, AJ killed the role of Mayor of Whoville in our high school production of "SEUSSICAL." Tears start flowing when I see how much genuine confidence he has obtained in this last year...not the arrogance that he used to cling to because he was insecure. I can only pray as a proud sister that he can surrender his life to the Lord and realize all of these things are happening because of Him. Such a proud sister nonetheless!

Peace.Love.Faith

Song of the Moment: By Our Love - Christy Nockels
*Colossians 3:1-4*