Greatest Treasure!

"The Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord receives my prayer." Psalm 6:9

"The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never lose it or perish throughout the ages. (To all eternity they shall never by any means be destroyed). And no one is able to snatch them out of My hand." 

John 10:27-28

"But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must (necessarily) believe that God exists and that He is the Rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him (out)." Hebrews 11:6

"Be not afraid of them (their faces), for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord." Jeremiah 1:8

Jesus, Forgive me for all the ways I continually fail You. Thank You that my greatest need is You. You alone are my greatest treasure. I pray that You would deliver me from the fear of what might happen. Help me to keep striving after what ought to be. I choose to believe You over what I see and how I feel. I choose You. Thank You that You have made us in Your image and we are not of those who shrink back. Thank You that we have received Your Spirit, that we may know the things freely given to us by God. Thank You that You tell us over and over again to ask! Help me each day to declare Your Word with a heart full of faith. 

Barrett & Jen's Wedding Pictures!

Worthy To Be Praised!

"Heart Of Worship" (Matt Redman)

"King of endless worth

No one could express

How much You deserve

Though I am weak and poor

All I have Yours

Every single breath

I'll bring You more than a song

For a song in itself

It's not what You have required

You search much deeper within

Through the way things appear

You're looking into my heart

I'm coming back to the heart of worship

And it's all about You

All about You, Jesus

I am sorry Lord for the thing I've made it

When it's all about You

It's all about You, Jesus

I'll bring You more than a song...

I'll bring You more than a song..."

"Cannot Say Enough" (Mercy Me)

"What can we say to describe just a glimpse of Your glory?

How can our words portray but a thread of Your majesty?

But still we praise our Savior in Spirit and in Truth...

For we cannot say enough about You!?"

I haven't posted in awhile, but He is worthy to be praised for so much! This weekend I took my PRAXIS exam, and I am so thankful that it is over! Thank you to all of you who sent me text messages or called. It meant so much. You have no idea! The Lord really gave me a peace that I am certain could only come from Him. I am choosing to believe that the Lord poured out His grace on me that day and answered all of our prayers! However, I won't know the results for four weeks. Whatever happens, He is good. I am so blessed to have the encouragement and support that I do. My parents came to Waco to pick me up and took me to Dallas for the test. I was so blessed to have them with me and help me through the big day. We had a lot going on this weekend. Not only did I take one of my comprehensives, but I was also in a wedding! It was challenging, but such a wonderful way to celebrate God's faithfulness to me and my precious friends who got married. My Dad was my date for the rehearsal dinner Friday night, and we had a lot of fun together! Chris had to work, but he drove in Saturday night for the wedding. We had a blast dancing, but even more so watching my Dad. He was hilarious! Anyway, it was great for the four of us to be together! The only problem was that we were missing Meredith! I can't wait for her to get back from Europe! So, back to my friends who got married! Jennifer has been one of my sweetest and closest friends since freshmen year of college. She and Barrett began dating the summer before our senior year, so I have had the privilege of knowing them together from the very beginning! They are a wonderful couple, who love the Lord and others so well. Their wedding will be one that I always remember. I felt that it captured so much of who they are and how much fun they like to have. I took quite a few pictures. They are all on facebook, but I have posted a few here as well. Right now, they are honeymooning in Hawaii! I am a little envious! But they have waited a long time for this, and I am genuinely happy for them! Well, as for me, I have to get back to studying! My last comprehensive is Friday morning! Pray! Pray! Pray!

"The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied; he cannot be visited with (actual) evil." Proverbs 19:23

"He is my defense; I shall not be moved." Psalm 62:6

"Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver you." 

Psalm 50:15

"He that cometh to me shall never hunger." John 6:35

"The Word of the Lord endureth forever." 1 Peter 1:25

I Need Bread!

"He that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him." 

1 John 4:16

"God is with thee in all that thou doest." Genesis 21:22

"My grace is sufficient for thee." 2 Corinthians 12:9

"He that heareth My Word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life." John 5:24

"He that doeth the will of God abideth forever." 1 John 2:17

"All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." Matthew 21:22

"Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer." Isaiah 58:9

"The Lord shall give thee rest from thy sorrow." Isaiah 14:3

"I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

"He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler." Psalm 91: 3

"As truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord." Numbers 14:21

Always There!

John 15:13 says, "Greater love has no one than this, that He lay down His life for His friends." Truly, God has blessed me with the most incredible friends. They know who they are. Each one leaves me loving Jesus more and understanding more of His character through our friendship. I am beyond grateful and could write more than a few pages on each one and how they have personally blessed my life! However, I am going to write about the one I have known and loved the longest....Miss Savannah Duncan. I find so much joy in our friendship, and my life wouldn't be the same without her. We have been through so much together. Although she lives miles and miles away, I feel as if she is right by my side. The Lord uses her to speak truth and hope into my life. I know that she would do anything for me, and I would do anything for her. She is a beautiful woman of God, and I am overwhelmed by my Savior's love through her. He takes her actions and words of compassion and turns them into something that refreshes my soul. We have disappointed each other along the way, but we have learned that the only one who will never disappoint is Him. So, we rest in that and are able to love each other deeply from the heart! He has made our friendship so sweet and continues to make it sweeter. He is our ultimate friend, but we are blessed to walk with one another. No matter the distance between us, our love for Christ keeps us connected. Thank You Lord for Savannah. Thank You that we can be honest with one another, encourage and lift each other up, pray for one another, and help bear the burdens of this world together. Thank You that we can be Your hands and feet to each other and most importantly to a lost and dying world. Thank You for dying for us, so that we could have friendships like this and show ourselves friendly! Thank You that it is only through friendship with You that we can be this kind of friend to others. 

There Is None Like You!

"There is none like You. No one else can touch my heart like You do. I could search for all eternity long and find there is none like You. None like You. Not one like You. No, not a one. Your mercy flows like a river wide and healing comes in Your name. Helpless children are safe in Your arms. There is none like You. No one else can touch my heart like You do. I could search for all eternity long and find... There is none like You." 

"Jesus, my passion in life is to know You. May all other goals bow down to this journey of loving You more. Jesus, You've showered Your goodness on me, given Your gift so freely that there's one thing I'm longing for. Hear my hearts cry and my prayer for this life. Above all else, above all else, give me Yourself. Savior, the more that I see Your beauty, the more that I glimpse Your glory, my heart is captured by You. Jesus, You are my greatest treasure, nothing this world can offer could ever compare to You. So, hear my hearts cry and my prayer for this life. Above all else! Above all else! Above all else! Jesus, give me Yourself. More than anything! "

Lord Jesus,

Thank You that you do not create emotional distance because of our sin. Thank You that taking ownership of our sin allows the power of Your grace to abound! Thank You that confession leads to blessing. Thank You that a little is not enough! Thank You that Your intention is not to catch us and condemn us, but to love us, save us, and set us free! Thank You that You are slow to anger and abounding in love. Thank You that Your mercy is greater than Your judgement. Thank You that we can come to You just as we are.

"Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord. O my soul; and all that is (deepest) within me, bless His holy name! Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul; and forget not (one of) all His benefits - Who forgives (every one of) all Your iniquities, Who heals (each one of) all Your diseases, Who redeems your life from the pit and corruption, Who beautifies, dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercy..." (Psalm 103). 

My Daily Bread!

I have a box of Scripture that I pull from regularly. It's my daily bread. Jesus said that man shall not live on bread alone, but by every word of God. Here's what I have been living on lately...

"Come ye after Me, and I will make you to become fishers of men." Mark 1:17

"The Lord upholdeth all that fall." Psalm 145:14

"For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of His mouth cometh knowledge." Proverbs 2:6

"Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

"The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers." 1 Peter 3:12

"They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing." 

Psalm 34: 10

"With God all things are possible." Mark 10:27

"The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth." Psalm 121:8

"Those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth." Psalm 37:9

"If any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to Him, and will sup with Him, and He with me." Revelation 3:20

"Whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments." 1 John 3:22

"He that overcometh shall inherit all things." Revelation 21:7

"I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee." Isaiah 41:10

"I, even I, am He that blotteth out thy transgressions." 

Isaiah 43:25

"Thou wilt show me the path of life." Psalm 16:11

"Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass." Psalm 37:5

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee." Psalm 55:22

In Your Presence!

"You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore." (Psalm 16:11)

You are my Supply

You're my Fountain of blessing 

To the end of the Earth

You are my Supply

And You wipe away my tears

You take away my fears

With the strength of Your love

Seasons have dried my soul

The sun is hard beating down

My temptation is to look at all that's gone

You are here

You are near

You are my Supply

You're my Fountain of blessing

To the end of the Earth

You are my Supply

You wipe away my tears

You take away my fears

With the strength of Your love

After all is said

After all has been done

I sit here until

My heart is Yours

You are here

You are near

You are my Supply

You're my Fountain of blessing

To the end of the Earth

You are my Supply

You wipe away my tears

You take away my fears

With the strength of Your love

"You Are My Supply" (James Mark Gulley)

Lately!

"I am feeling the pressure, 

and I am pleading for grace.

I am aware of my failures and relying on faith.

I am tired and sometimes burdened, 

but He is my Rest.

I am in desperate need of my Savior to perform on my behalf. 

Undeserving of all that I receive, 

but still He gives more.

I am amazed at His patience with me, 

as He allows me to call Him Lord.

He answers when I call, 

and His promises are true.

By His stripes, I am healed.

By His Word, my mind renewed."

This is what has been on my heart as of lately. I just thought I would share it with you. Now, I am off to study! 

Top Ten For Today!

Today, I am thankful...

1. That I can call on Jesus!

2. That God has given me a selfless and precious man who delights in serving me and others!

3. For rest!

4. For the opportunity to be in graduate school, and that it is almost over!

5. For the ability to study!

6. For support and encouragement from friends and family!

7. That His mercies are new every morning!

8. That my heart is still beating!

9. For a washer and dryer!

10. That I never have to go hungry!

This list may seem really random and pretty simple, but I believe we always have something to be thankful for! This is just what came to my mind first thing this morning! Remember, we are to enter His courts with thanksgiving! 

Major Exams!

This morning my roommates and I decided on a theme verse for our remaining time in graduate school. Brittany came across it in her time with Jesus, and shared it with us. I looked it up in the Amplified Bible, and we made a poster! It is now hanging over our TV, in hopes to keep us on track! After we read this verse, we were saying, "Yes and Amen!" I just thought I would share it with you. I hope you are encouraged in whatever situation you are facing, and know that our God is able!

"I will cry to God Most High, Who performs on my behalf and rewards me [Who brings to pass His purposes for me and surely completes them]." Psalm 57:2

Studying Abroad!

Join me in praying for my sister, Meredith, as she is studying abroad during this second summer session.

1. Pray that the Lord would spread His protection over the entire group as they travel.

2. Pray that He would be glorified as they study and play!

3. Pray that new friendships would be made and old friendships would be strengthened.

4. Pray that the Lord would direct their steps as they walk unfamiliar territory.

5. Pray that Meredith would have opportunities to share her faith with those she comes in contact with and that she would experience Jesus like never before!

My Lips Will Glorify You!

"Because Your love is better than life, my lips will glorify You. I will praise You as long as I live, and in Your name I will lift up my hands." Psalm 63: 3-4 

Jesus,

You are worthy! Truly, Your love is better than life! Thank You for Your salvation. Thank You for Your forgiveness. Thank You for Your grace. You are good! I long for my lips and my life to praise You. You are my Lord. Apart from You, I have no good thing. My heart is glad and my tongue rejoices. My body rests secure. I know that You will never abandon me. I know that You always embrace me. You have made known to me the path of life. You continually fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. I call on You, for You will answer me. You are my Strength, my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer. All of Your ways are loving and faithful. You are the Stronghold of my life. Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart and mind; For Your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in Your truth. May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope is in You. One thing I ask of You, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in Your house all the days of my life, that I might gaze upon Your beauty, and seek You in Your temple. I will exalt You, O Lord. You turned my wailing into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart my sing to You and not be silent. I will give You thanks forever!   

Lots Of Laughs!

Well, things have been pretty busy! On Monday night, Chris and I had dinner with our parents. It was the first time that the six of us have been able to sit down together. It was great to be with them, laughing for hours! We were at On The Border from 6:30 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. It definitely left us looking forward to the years to come! On Wednesday, my sister left Waco making her way to Great Britain! I cried, off and on, all day Tuesday and Wednesday. I already miss her so much! On Thursday, I began my second summer session. I still can't believe it! Today, I had a few meetings at the clinic in preparation for our new clients. Therapy begins Monday! Now, I am at home with my incredible roommates (Brittany and Laura)! It's going to be a study night, as every night will be until August 13th! Pray that we might have the grace and discipline needed to accomplish all that there is to do in the weeks ahead. Apart from Him, we can do nothing!

Us!

My Parents!

His Parents!

Powerful!

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His Love Endures Forever!

I love how Jesus takes care of me through my friends. This week, Bailey came to see me! With my crazy schedule, we only had thirty minutes together! However, in a matter of thirty minutes, I was refreshed. Our time together is never quite enough, but I am grateful for whatever I can get.

The Lord also used Brittany and Laura to lift me up this week as well. They are precious friends. They always go the extra mile and bend over backwards to help me in whatever way they can. I am so blessed. I don't know what I would do without these girls in my life.

Tired!

Last Day Of Camp!

This is a picture of my fun room or part of it!

Best Friends, Roommates, and "The Three Little Pigs!"

  Have I mentioned that I love Dr.Ritter?

Two amazing supervisors!

   Me, Jill, Emory, and Jennifer!

Happy 4th of July everyone! I am so tired! I just turned in my last project for summer session one. I love the feeling I get when I finally finish something! One more summer session to go! Can you believe it? It's only 8:30 p.m., and I feel like it's midnight! This week has been nuts. Thank You Jesus for sustaining me and giving me the strength to keep going. Apart from You, I can do nothing. Today, I had lunch with the McMullen's to celebrate the fourth. It was great to be with them, even though Chris had to work. I love their family. My Mom and Dad are at Lake Claiborne right now, and I am terribly jealous. I would give anything to be with them. Thankfully, they are coming to visit me soon. I am ready for the four of us to be together again. It's been too long. I just got home, and I have a lot to do. I am thinking about studying or going to bed. I am leaning towards the latter. I feel empty and a little weak. I've got to get with Jesus tonight or first thing in the morning. It's the only thing that keeps me going...