30 Day Challenge: Day 13

Day 13: A letter to someone who has blessed you recently

The sweet thing about this is that I feel like there is absolutely no way I could pick just one person. There have been so many people who have blessed me recently. People who have taught me different things; people who have listened to me process my thoughts; people who have encouraged me. I have been blessed by people’s patience, grace, wisdom, and understanding. I feel so humbled that God would choose to bless me with such amazing people in my life. Every single person has taught me something new about myself or about life, helped me see the world differently, or opened my eyes to something new about the Lord.

To everyone who has offered me a listening ear and wisdom, a lot of laughter and good memories, or helped me become a more godly woman,

you are a blessing.

just some things.

These are quotes from today's "My Utmost For His Highest" by Oswald Chambers. They were just sooo good, I HAD to share them.

"Love is the loftiest preference of one person for another, and spiritually Jesus demands that this sovereign preference be for Himself."

"And the Holy Spirit reveals to me that God loved me not because I was lovable, but because it was His nature to do so."

"The knowledge that God has loved me beyond all limits will compel me to go into the world to love others in the same way. I may get irritated because I have to live with an unusually difficult person. But just think how disagreeable I have been with God! Am I prepared to be identified so closely with the Lord Jesus that His life and His sweetness will be continually poured out through Me? Neither natural love nor God's divine love will remain and grow in me unless it is nurtured."

And this is a new song that I currently LOVE.

30 Day Challenge: Day 12

Day 12: How you found out about Blogger and why you made one

I found out about blogging through some friends who had them. I always loved reading their updates and seeing what was on their hearts...I suppose that's why I made one. I had a couple people tell me I should, and it just sounded fun. That's pretty much it. Haha. In the beginning, there was not a deeper purpose other than enjoyment. Which I think is okay :)

It's become something really sweet though. I feel like it has given me more confidence in being vulnerable. Somehow, it seems easier to be honest on the world wide web--when you don't actually know who's reading it--than to have a personal conversation and be vulnerable. This blog has helped though. People love vulnerability. There's something so powerful in it. We are taught to have everything together, but that is so off-putting. It's intimidating to everyone else. Vulnerability is the best way to bring people together. To acknowledge that we're all completely messed up and need a Savior. It's freeing. I think one of Satan's most devastating lies is telling us that you are the only one going through something, or you're the only one struggling with that sin. It creates isolation and embarrassment. But being honest about our flaws...that is the most freeing thing for the person confessing and those around them. It brings unity.

Woah. Haha. I don't know how I got to this point. But I think that is what blogging has taught me. It's taught me the beauty of vulnerability.

Wisdom for today

The upside down kingdom of God:

"Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,

And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles"

-Provers 24:17