Sidewalk Prophets

Be strong in the Lord
And never give up hope
You're gonna do great things
I already know
God's got His hand on You
So don't live life in fear
Forgive and forget
But don't forget why you're here
Take your time and pray
These are the words I would say

a beautiful girl named kaity.

my dear old friend kaity called me tonight to inform me that she is engaged!
we chatted on the phone and talked about details after i caught my breath.

i absolutely ADORE this girl.

God is truely amazing. love is so beautiful, and these two... they've got it.
i can't wait to celebrate with her and her amazing boyfriend... or should i say fiance.
(see picture above)

congrats my lovely friend. i am so happy for you!!!!

Joy

Philippians 1:3-6
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. .

This week it has once again become so apparent to me how blessed I am for the wonderful people in my life.

1 - Cornerstone. I am thankful for every single person I know there. I can't walk into church without being swarmed with the most caring, authentic people who genuinely care about what's going on in my life. People who are aware of how busy I am and still give me ways to get involved and project my voice as a young adult.

2 - Friends. I have friends both near and far right now who continually encourage me and keep me accountable. No matter how crazy life gets, they are always there to hear me vent and keep me rooted! I appreciate that I don't even have the opportunity to wander far because they all know me so well... and thankfully they know they can bring their concerns to me. Their love and kindness is overwhelming in the best ways! I don't know what I'd do without you all.

Update:
I cannot wait for Halifax this coming weekend. It will be an absolutely fabulous trip to see Jess, Caileigh, and Char!
I have a lot due next week; none of which I've started at this point.
I booked my tickets! Plans are coming together so well and I can't wait to see Lucas, Colleen, Emily and Kevin!!
Working two jobs = bills being paid faster = <3

This is what's on my mind

The memories of the past can be so haunting, so comforting, and so easy to fall back into. Finding a way through them and pushing towards something new is the hard part. That pathway seems so dark, so full of anger and temptation, and its easy to stray. We have been created to be so much more then this reality. Continually I see that there has to be a way to push through this towards a deep, meaningful relationship with a creator who is jealous for me, who desires a relationship with us, and gives us a purpose to live. I just want people to see that!!!! There are times that I wish I could see three steps in front of me, but the lamp unto my feet it only moves when I take a step.

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Matthew 7:13-14

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalms 23:4

My advice for today: Forgive and Forget. Learn and move forward. Walk by faith and trust Him with all your heart. Life is too short to waste your time on wordly indulgences that hinder more then they help. Be authentic and show them what you're made of!