The Ride of Life

Last night I opened my bible to John 14 and at the top of the page I had written the word Urgency.  The urgency is so heavy on my heart to tell those who do not know the Lord.  I get so scared sometimes about sharing my Faith like Im going to mess it up.  When the Lord keeps whispering to my heart Ive got you, just step back and let me lead you. Sometimes I take a step back when I mess up or sin- I am human and God is molding me to be more like Him.  

2 Timothy 3:16  All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, ¹⁷ that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

 I feel like God is totally rocking my World- My Focus is on the Lord like never before. Im desiring like never before to be like him and to take my Eyes off of the things I want for me- and instead  to fall more in Love with the Lord.  With everything going on in the World I am reminded this World is not my Home and I want to impact the Kingdom.

God is at Work and Im truly excited to see what he has in store for me, even though I am scared that I may not be good at whatever he calls me to do- Im ready because he will work through me.  Trusting in the Lord like never before.. 

Stay Tuned for more updates...

Jenn

Questions,
Questions,
And Questions

Tonight, I'm writing to all my Single friends! Over the past few weeks I've ran into former co-workers, high school friends, and etc to hear the lovely ques single girls face:
• What's a beautiful girl like you not dating anyone or married??
• Is anyone asking you out?
• Are you giving the guy a chance?
• And on and on.....
Sweet Friends if you are frustrated by these questions or do not understand Gods plan= remember his timing his PERFECT. While we are in the season of singleness keep asking God to show you how to glorify him through this time in your life. Recently I've learned that God wants my eyes on him even when my friends are dating, getting married, or having babies. I don't want to wake up in 10 years wishing I had made the most out of my singleness so the next time someone asks you one of those lovely questions- just smile and remember you are on a journey to bring your Father in Heaven glory!

Food Trucks at V park in Addison

Tonight we went to V park in Addison to try the food trucks. It was delicious and a great evening to spend with friends! Each food truck was reasonably priced. Of course they had eatcoolhaus.com which is a cookie sandwich(you choose which kind of cookie and ice cream you want)
Just another first experience... Stay tuned for more adventures!!
Summer fun,
Jenn

Just slow down

This past month I've been trying to slow down and have been reflecting on how time flies. Also I've been thinking about one of my best friends from college- Jeff Walker number 33.Since high school I've always loved sports but until I met this friend I loved the Astros. He was from Mansfield so once I moved to Dallas he insisted we go to Rangers games, explored Ft Worth, and went on lots of outings. Jeff was one of a kind, quiet, loved the Lord, loved hanging with his family and friends, he kept me in check especially when I had a crazy idea- he was great about keeping me in reality. Jeff was living life and following his dreams until Feb 2007 when he was killed in a drunk driving accident. Just in an instant his life was over. I am thankful for the many lessons this friend taught me and how important it is to live each day to the fullest because we do not know the plan God has for us. Recently I've realized the importance of spending more time with family and friends. I hope that my life will impact as many as Jeff Walkers life did..

What If???

Have you ever thought about something that happened in your life?  Maybe what would you have done differently?  Or what if someone in your life had not come into your life when they did?

Yesterday, I was hit with the thought of what if Chris and Becky Roberts had not invested in my life, when they did!  I will never forget the weekend that my dad died- I was beyond devestated. At this point Chris and Becky had just moved back to Lufkin with two small children.  They saw a need to truly love on me and take me under their wings by asking me to be their babysitter for the summer.   In this time in my life I was truly depressed but waking up every morning that summer was a joy because I got to hang out and love on the most precious 2 little loves of my life.The heartache and the sting of my dads death was still there but having these two little angels in my life took my mind off of things.

Then they moved to Dallas but Becky would always tell me move to Dallas, move to Dallas... and then they were so serious about it that I lived with them for a bit...  I will never forget those days!  

Through their friendship- I have gained a big sis (Becky) and Chris can tell me stories about my dad!  Chris and Becky have given me lots of wisdom about life and have just loved me!  Also, not only have I gotten to babysit for Haley and Z-man-they have become like siblings.  

Yesterday I was able to be apart of all of Haley's graduation activities.  I could not be more proud of her. 

Which makes me go back to the beginning of this blog.  

What if the Roberts had not taken the time to invest in me?  Where would I be?  Would I have ever moved to Dallas?

My eyes were opened to you never know why God places people in your life at just the right time.  It is such a sweet reminder that we are to be investing in others lives to impact eternity. 

Thank you God for allowing them to love on me when I was at a very low point.  Thank you Lord that they did not give up on me! 

Forever Grateful,

Jenn