Life

"Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

You Say... God Says...

While in the hospital Wednesday, my fiance sent me this picture he found on the internet to calm my nerves and put me at ease. I was reminded that I am not alone in this journey, He is always with me. And He will get me through this trying and difficult time. Below are the verses typed out, a reminder of God's true love and testament that He knows what we are going through at all times. He cares about the small sparrow, and the one sheep that strays.

You say: "It's impossible."
God says: "All things are possible."
Luke 18: 27 "Jesus answered, 'The things impossible for people are possible for God.'"

You say: "I'm too tired."
God says: "I will give you rest."
Matthew 11: 28-30 "Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives. The burden that I ask you to accept is easy; the load I give you to carry is light."

You say: "Nobody really loves me."
God says: "I love you."
John 3:16 "God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be list, but have eternal life."

You say: "I can't go on."
God says: "My grace is sufficient."
II Corinthians 12:9 "But he said to me, 'My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, my power is made perfect in you.' So I am very happy to brag about my weaknesses. Then Christ's power can live in me."
Psalm 91:15 "They say that the Lord is good. He is my Rock, and there is no wrong in him."

You say: "I can't figure things out."
God says: "I will direct your steps."
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don't depend on your own understanding. Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success."

You say: "I can't do it."
God says: "You can do all things."
Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ, because he gives me strength."

You say: "I'm not able."
God says: "I am able."
II Corinthians 9:8 "And God can give you more blessings than you need. Then you will always have plenty of everything-- enough to give to every good work."

You say: "It's not worth it."
God says: "It will be worth it."
Romans 8:28 "We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love im. They are the people he called, because that was his plan."

You say: "I can't forgive myself."
God says: "I forgive you."
I John 1:9 "But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right. He will cleanse us from all the wrongs we have done."
Romans 8:1 "So now, those who are in Christ Jesus are not judged guilty."

You say: "I'm afraid."
God says: "I have not given you a spirit of fear."
II Timothy 1:7 "God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control."

You say: "I am always worried and frustrated."
God says: "Cast all your cares on me."
I Peter 5:7 "Give all your worries to him, because he cares about you."

You say: "I'm not smart enough."
God says: "I give you wisdom."
I Corinthians 1:30 "Because of God you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God. In Christ we are put right with God, and have been made holy, and have been set free from sin."

You say: "I feel all alone."
God says: "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
Hebrews 13:5 "Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. God has said, 'I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.'"

You say: "I can't manage."
God says: "I will supply all your needs."
Philippians 4:19 "My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need."

This pretty much says it all. God wrote this book over 2,000 years ago knowing full well what we would be thinking today. He wrote this to comfort us and encourage us to press onward. How amazing is it to be loved by someone who thought about MY individual future before I was even born, thousands of years ago?!! God is so good.

What's New

I have not posted since October and I feel lost. I have missed blogging, but due to certain events in my life I was unable to full commit to the life of a blogger. So much has happened since my last post. I learn new things daily. My Stella&Dot business had come through during my days of being tight on cash. Now it is more of a hobby than job. I love all my jewelry and I love being able to share it with other people. Looking into the future, I am hoping it will be a successful career down in Charleston when we move after graduation.

Speaking of graduation, we are only a few months out from the big day. I cannot believe that Adam's four years here are almost over. It has been wonderful, but my, won't I be glad when we can leave. Adam's good friend David has placed me in charge of planning their graduation party. I am glad they started me early! Because I have a lot on my hands right now.

And speaking of planning, wedding planning has been somewhat at a standstill. I am trying to get Adam to be more involved with the planning so I know what he wants and does not want. We do not have much more to go and only six months less, well less than that!

School started this past Wednesday and I am very excited for this semester. I applied to MUSC and I hear back from them in a few weeks. Crossing my fingers to an acceptance letter!

I'm off to enjoy a day of planning with my fiancé! :)