The Journey Continues

I can not believe this school year is coming to an end.  It's wrapping up with new summer adventures-ahead. I sit here and evaluate all that God is doing in my life.  This school year I have truly developed a daily routine of starting my day in the Word, spending time meditating and listening to the Lord.  Tonight, I was reminded of how God is constantly shapping me to be more like Him.  I am learning to lean on him even more,  to let the scripture truly take over in my heart and to be the Woman God has called me to me.  Have I mastered it yet??  No, not at all.  I am a work in Progress.

But the Lord keeps reminding me that his plan for me-is not what I might have planned out- that HIS PLAN is far better than what I could have ever imagined.  But I have to be aware and more cautious of the distractions that will come in the road to get me off course.  I am so thankful for the opportunities and growing pains the Lord has put in my path.  

May we never stop Growing more in love with the Lord.

May we never get content were we are at that we do not share with others what the Lord is doing in our lives.

May we never loose our Focus of what life is truly about-- NOT US- But to Glorify the Lord.

For the next 2 days I will be loving on 22 precious little ones, some are moving to other schools and I may never see them again. But my prayer is that will have been impacted by this teacher and that I will continue to be touched by their lives as well!

Living and Loving,

Jenn

You are

You are...
You are loved
You are beautiful
You are wonderfully made
You are a catch
You are worth to be pursued
You are kind
You are an encourager
You are my child that I love
You will bring a smile to my face by glorifying me...

I love the constant reminders that the Lord gives us!
Blessings
Jenn

Nope I don't

Nope I don't 

Nope I don't understand

Nope I didn't see that one coming

Nope I didn't want the heartache that I caused

Nope I don't want to be in Control

But I did feel your Presence

But I saw a glimpse of how you have had your hand all over me

But I will be obedient to what you have called me to be

But I will put all my trust in YOU 

But I have learned my FAITH has increased

But I know now to Ask why because 

YOU'VE Got My Best at heart

But I will Believe, Expect, and Trust

But I will Glorify You thru the Journey of this life!

BAMA BOUND

           Can you hear me--  BAMA??  I'm in Bama!!  I' m here!  I can not believe Kristen and Jack got engaged and now the wedding is getting near.  Its the time to sit back and have fun!  Im trying to post updated for our family who is not able to join us(we have a bundle of love baby boy that will be here in less than a month. 
         With that said, my girl cousins are truly the sisters Ive always wanted (Courtney, Kristen, and Kelli).  Each one of them them are the most unique and loveable girls. I love that we can pick up right were we left off last. (I want to say a huge thanks to my sweet coworkers who are helping with an event at school that I helped planned.)   I'm so excited to spend some time with my girls and continue to make memories.  
   I'm loving that I get to spend time with Kristen before her big day!  


Kristen- I hope these next few days are everything you have dreamed of.. We've Prayed for this day and you GOT a Great Batechelor for a catch.
                                                 Love,
                                                  Jenn

The Way I was Made by Chris Tomlin

The Way I was made by Chris Tomlin

Tonight I went to workout and just spend some time outside alone with the Lord.  I came across this Chris Tomlin song.  I actually listened to this song several times to just take the words all in.  I truly want to live like there is no Tomorrow.  We truly do not know how long we have on this earth and I do not want to miss opportunities that God gives me on a daily basis.  But most importantly I want to be more like Christ and example for others! I DESIRE to be the Woman God has Made and Called Me to Be!!

Believing, Expecting, and Trusting,

Jenn

Seeing Christ through a Child's Perspective

I love the opportunity and actually the blessing of babysitting kids in my spare time.  Tonight I got 3 of the 4 kids all tucked in and read a book, said our prayers and then they went to sleep.

Then I picked up the baby and we just rocked for a bit.  As I sat holding him in my arms singing softly he quickly became so Relaxed in my arms.  

Why?  

Because he had total trust in me.  

Now as I sat there and thought about how this baby TRUSTS me.  He knows I am not going to harm him, he knows I am going to love him, and take care of him.

So as an adult why do I struggle with Trusting God, and try to take matters in my own hands.  

GOD has NEVER let me Down- h

e is constantly taking care of me in ways that I might not even acknowledge or realize what he is doing.

Just like I love that little baby to pieces it is Exactly how Christ feels towards me.  He is going to take care of all my needs-- all I have to do is TRUST him and OBEY.

Here are some verses I read this week:

Joshua 23:3

And you have seen all that the Lord has done to all these nations for your sake, for it is the Lord your God who has fought for you.

Joshua 23:8

But you shall cling to the Lord your God just as you have done this day!

Joshua 23:10-11

The Lord fights for you..  Be very careful therefore to love the Lord your God...

I want to be like the child that has true child like FAITH.. My desire is to bring God glory in everything I do and to TRUST him...

Believing, Expecting, and Trusting,

Jenn

 

3 Words
Believing, Expecting, and Trusting

About 2 weeks ago, a sweet friend and I started praying about a certain situation in our lives. We decided to text each other prayers throughout the day about this request. WOW! God is really teaching me how to pray about this topic. I love how the Holy Spirit is truly at work in our lives and tells us how to pray when we seem to be at a loss of words. Well over the last week Ive been ending my prayers with these 3 words:
Believing- I am not doubting any more but pressing into the Lord like never before.

Expecting- I am expecting God to answer this prayer and I believe it is going to blow me away.

Trusting- Ive got all hands on deck trusting God for whatever he has in store.

I love how the Lord keeps revealing verses to me as I continue through this journey in life.
Here are some from this week:

Phil 1:6

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in YOU will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

Psalms 86:11

Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. I give thanks to YOU, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever!

Believing, Expecting, and Trusting,
Jenn