Rejoice!

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"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"

Philippians 4:4

ever had just one of those days???

i know we all have. no one of us is exempt from those days filled with just sheer exhaustion, discouragement, failure after failure after failure, and just yea...you get the picture :)

but as Christians, and followers of Jesus, we ain't gettin away with giving into despair. OH no! We are called to something greater, something higher.
In those moments, we are called to throw ourselves upon our loving Father...

at least that's the general idea ;)

Why oh why isn't it that easy though?! Why do I consistently find myself in those "Slough of Despond" or those "Depths of Despair" as Christian  did in The Dangerous Journey? I could scream I get so frustrated with myself. It's like I get into those moments where I can't see anything except my imperfections before my Holy God. Yes, in those times, I am painfully aware that all my works truly are as filthy rags before Him.

But oh friends! Rejoice and be glad!! For the story doesn't end there!!

We have a Great High Priest who is able to sympathize with us in our weaknesses! How He longs to comfort us, to wrap us in His arms, and whisper in our doubtful ears, "It's okay my sweet child. I'm here. You're gonna be fine. You're gonna make it through this. I'm here. I'm holding you. I'm carrying you. Shhh....be still."

Be still.

Be still.

Be still.

Friends, even in those moments. On those kinds of days. When hot tears sting your eyes, your heart beats fast because you're just so fed up, and your spirit is sad and discouraged...be still. And know that He is God. The almighty God who loves and cares for you more than you will ever know.

Resting in that truth, surrendering myself to him, i can get up one more time, but this time it's different. This time, somehow, I know that everything is gonna be alright.
Because He is near.

p.s. OH my GOSH!!! So I literally was going to click "Publish post" and the song, Be Still My Soul started playing on my computer!! Wow!

p.s.s Libby is cancer free!!! Thank you for all your prayers!!

My Funny Little Valentine...

:::sigh::: I did it. I survived another Valentines. Haha school was a bit depressing to say the least. Balloons, flowers, candy, cards...and I mean, like I wasn't expecting any honestly. I swear we should change the name to something like "Single Awareness Day!" Just kidding.

But seriously, days like today are hard for some reason. Hard because you expect and hope for things...things that aren't at all bad, but that just aren't meant for you in this particular season, ya know? Like I have no doubt that there are many happy Valentines Days in store for me, days that I'm going to do everything I want, making it all special for whoever my boy is, and tangibly showing him how much I love him. I can't wait to surprise him with balloons in his car, make him a cd with all our favorite love songs, of course decorate his office with hearts and candy (all that good ol' cheesy stuff ;] ) and finally having him come home to a beautiful dinner with candles, music...the whole nine yards!

Ahhh yes, that is the desire of my heart. And i believe it's on its way...right Jesus?? please??? :)

But I'm gonna live in today. And today, it is simply gorgeous here in Chesapeake. 68, breezy, and sunny. So, my running shoes are beckoning me! and of course, so is nursing and all my other delightful responsibilities. It's shapin up to be just another Monday night. and i'm okay with that i guess.

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever!!!" Psalm 107:1

You Did It!!!!!

She did it! All done! All 12 chemo treatments. Oh Lib, I cannot even contain my joy right now! I am just so proud of you and completely blown away by the faithfulness of God throughout this whole season. I will never forget my mom picking me up from work that hot August day, and through tears, telling me you had cancer. I was completely numb. But then I saw you, and talked with you....and I honestly was like,"Dude, this girl sure 'aint actin like she got cancer!!" Haha
But seriously love, we are so happy for you. Thank you for being strong. Thank you for not giving into hopelessness and despair. What a testimony you are my sweet friend. I know that so many people's lives have been changed by reading your story and hearing all about how much the Lord has done...from your own lips. So thank you dear one. Thank you for fighting. Thank you for trusting. Thank you for BELIEVING.

i'm grinning as i look at my Team Libby bracelet: "Hope, Faith, Courage, Love."

yep. that's our Libby girl.

Check Out her post and Justin's video too!!