Jesus is my Strength

"When the difficulties in your life feel as if they're closing in on you, break free by spending quality time with Me. You need to remember who I am in all My Power and Glory. Then, humbly bring me your prayers and petitions. Your problems will pale when you view them in the Light of My Presence. You can learn to be joyful in Me, your Savior, even in the midst of adverse circumstances. Rely on Me, your 
Strength." -from the Jesus Calling Devotional


This quote spoke levels to me today.  It was yesterday's devotion but I did not get a chance to read it yesterday so I doubled up today.  WOW.  God knew I needed this.  This morning I woke up (from a day off of work) feeling overwhelmed with life situations I am dealing with right now and the anxiety slowly started to take over.   


My world has been difficult lately... a new difficult I have never really experienced before.  I know everyone has problems (big and small) but lately mine seem to be more than I can handle.  Sometimes I do not even feel like I can hold myself up.  I am finding myself in situations where it is hard to be me... really me, the amazing woman God made me to be because others around me are doing everything they can to smother my joy and make me feel insignificant and tear me down.  The situation is so much deeper than that, but I will leave you only with those emotions I am feeling. I feel like if I choose not to give God the situation it will only be harder for me to deal with, so I am trying as best as I can to give 100% of me during this hard time.  I have found comfort in playing the new Kari Jobe CD over and over, praying without ceasing, having others love on me and praying for me, and resting in knowing that God will take care of this situation no matter what happens.  Do not get me wrong, like this morning the anxiety kicks in and I feel as if the situation may never get better, but then I read encouragement like the passage above and I am reminded that God can do All things. 


So, wherever you are on your life journey (whether it be a peak or a valley) I pray that you are going to God with every concern, joy and fear.  God knows what is best for you and me and He can handle all things! So, like I find myself doing lately, I am on my knees in prayer revealing to God my inner concerns and asking for peace and wisdom to deal with the situation at hand.  I know God is listening and that He is guiding me each day; Rest in knowing that Jesus is all the strength you will ever need! 


Habakkuk 3:19 "The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights. For the director of music, on my stringed instruments."

Let's Rodeo San Antonio!

This week at school did not end on such a great note, but luckily I had a wonderful evening to look forward to!  A couple of weeks ago, my dad casually said while at dinner with my mom, Reagan and me... "A client gave me 4 tickets to the Rodeo to see Lady Antebellum, I wonder who I should take??"  I knew that him taking my mom was a no brainer, but deep down I was hoping he would say us.  My heart was beating so fast. Haha.. I know I am ridiculous!
For those of you who know me... Lady Antebellum is one of my favorite country groups and Reagan likes them just about as much as I do! (Some of my tastes in things have rubbed off on him!) So I am sitting at dinner trying not to be obnoxious and say... "PICK US... WE WANT TO GO!"  When my dad said in a joking manner, "I know y'all love them so much so y'all get to come since you have never seen them in concert!"  My heart definitely skipped a beat and a huge smile was on my face. :)  I love my dad and how he always thinks of us... he is such a sweet man!
So we got to go with my mom and dad to the rodeo last night and it was awesome!   The seats were incredible and the concert was even better!  My parents were laughing because Reagan and I were able to belt out every song (my parents knew most of them too) and we were just having the best time!  It was a great way to end a crappy week and I am so grateful to have parents who love us so much and think about us to go and do fun things with them!! Love you bunches mom and dad!

Well off to start completing my Saturday to-do list!  I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Reagan and I are hoping to relax this weekend, but it doesn't look like the odds are in our favor... we are taking some of his clients to the rodeo tonight and then a fun filled day of church and community group tomorrow... so we will try to enjoy any down time we can get!

Here is a pic of me and my sweetie at the Rodeo last night! Love him to pieces! He can make any bad day so much better!! 

Ecclesiastes 7:14 - " When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider; God has made the one as well as the other." 

Love to all! Happy Weekend everyone! 

You+Me

Today has been a lazy Saturday!! Definitely what I enjoy the most with my sweet man. I am definitely the planner type that loves getting things done, but I also love to enjoy my sweet time with Reagan and  just let loose a little.  We enjoyed waking up to the rain this morning and cuddling together, cooking breakfast together, cleaning up a bit, and doing loads of laundry (literally).  It is nice to have him here doing nothing at all before he has to leave for his business trip.  The time spent together in moments like this is what we live for -- it is so wonderful.  We have laughed a lot today and I have stolen a lot of kisses from him (I just miss him too darn much when he is gone).  All the things we have gotten to do TOGETHER today has made this Saturday just Perfect!  Well off to help him get all packed up.  I am definitely going to miss my sweet hubby, but I am so glad family lives just down the street to keep me company!

I hope everyone is having a wonderfully Relaxing Saturday!

We LOVE Lazy Saturday's!  No makeup on and comfy clothes ... what could be better?! 

What is your favorite way to spend a lazy day??

Romans 12:10, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”

Choose Joy!!

Today was a hard day.  No lying about it.  It sucked.  On my drive home from work, listening to my new Kari Jobe CD I felt like crying. The words she was singing over me were exactly what I needed to hear in the first two songs; I needed to be reminded of the promises of the Lord after a day like today.

Today, I felt out of control -- like there was nothing I could do or say to make my day any better at work.  I felt as if I was having to just stand back and watch it all happen -- the chaos and out of controlness of it all.  I hate that.  I love order and I love children's smiles and I only saw little glimpses of that today.  So today was hard and I walked away feeling down and defeated.

Though, one of my sweet co-workers who is way wiser than I will ever be looked at my today (during the midst of all the craziness) and said, "Smile and CHOOSE JOY."  Those simple words did not get to sink in until after I left work today, but I needed them and God knew I needed to hear them from her.

CHOOSE JOY.  When everything is going crazy around me, I can choose to be happy and rejoice for all God has given me.  CHOOSE JOY.  When those around me are not acting in a loving way, I can choose to love those around me as God does.  CHOOSE JOY.  When others at work are trying to bring others down I can choose to smile and build others up.  CHOOSE JOY.  When the weight of the world is on my shoulders (or so it seems) I will stop my day and pray to God that He will give me patience and a love for all those around me.
IF I can remember those two simple words -- CHOOSE JOY, I know that God will grant me the JOY, PEACE, and LOVE that I need for each day. I am only in-charge of myself and my actions (not everyone else around me), and because of that -- today I CHOOSE JOY.  Because at the end of each day, I want my GOD to smile down on me because I have CHOSEN JOY and showed it ABUNDANTLY.

How will you choose to go about your days??  I pray that you CHOOSE JOY!!

Romans 15:13- "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."