God Is In It!

"There are two roads

How will I know?

Sometimes the right direction is something I can't see

I hear the wind blow

And I can feel it

But I know my emotions can play a trick on me

My heart wants to tell me

Your heart wants to tell me

If it's got love

It it's got peace

That's the only way that I can believe it 

If it leads me to the light

If it's got joy

If it's got truth

Something that's gonna take a little faith to do

To make the pieces fit

God is in it

God is in it

What I'm hearing

Sounds convincing

It's hard to decipher if all the words are real

I am learning

To be discerning

Is this conversation something He's revealed?

We need to define

If it's something divine

Whatever's lovely

Whatever's pure

Whatever's from His Word will endure

You'll know it's right

You'll see the signs"

-Point of Grace 

Day By Day!

"We have little defense against the destructive nature of the enemy without the power of God working in our favor." -Beth Moore

Lord Jesus,

Thank You for helping me to understand that I have no power of restraint or self-control without Your Word made alive in me by Your Holy Spirit. Search my heart. Examine me. If there is any way that is not of You in me, get it out! You have been working on me for some time, and I am so grateful for Your patience. Truly, Your loving kindness leads me to repentance. Thank You Lord. You're my God and my Father. I no longer want to turn Your glory into shame. I have no desire to seek after false gods. Expose any that I might have. Your Word says, "Where there is no vision (no redemptive revelation of God), the people perish; but he who keeps the law (of God, which includes that of man) - blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he" (Proverbs 29:18). I want Your vision for my life.

"Vision of You" (Shane and Shane)

"Come meet us, King Jesus

O wind of change, blow through this temple

Sweet Spirit of God, come mend our hearts

For all we have are songs, unless You come

Awaken what's inside of me

Tune my heart to all You are in me

Even though You are here

God, come

May the vision of You be the death of me

And even though You've given everything

Jesus, come

Come free us, King Jesus

It's the only way that freedom's given

For You and You alone

And the work You've already done

For all we have are songs 

Unless You come

Here we are in this place

Crying out for Your embrace

To hear Your voice

More than songs

Oh, please come

Jesus, come

Awaken what's inside of me

Tune my heart to all You are inside of me

Even though You're here, God come

May the vision of You be the death of me

And even though You've given everything,

Jesus, come"

Update!

Recently, there have been a lot of changes. I keep wanting to sit down and write, but I have not had a lot of extra time to do so. The last few weeks have flown by! There were so many that I was not able to say "goodbye" to in Waco. I am so thankful that I am not too far away. I will be visiting soon! I absolutely love Fort Worth. I have been here less than a week, and I am beginning to find my way around. Thank you Mom and Dad for the GPS! I had a quick break after finishing my final course work and before my internship began. It was wonderful. I was able to spend some much needed time with my family. I didn't get near enough, but it was refreshing to be with them. I was able to see my cousin Kelsey before she left for college. My Dad's side of the family is from Arkansas, so we all met at Lake Claiborne for some fried catfish! It was great being able to see everyone and take a lot of pictures. I also had the opportunity to see my Mom's side of the family as well. Mamaw and Papaw cooked tons of boiled shrimp, potatoes, corn, green beans...etc. You name it; we had it! Aunt Jill and Jordan came over, and we all sat around the table catching up! We also celebrated Mom's 50th birthday! She just gets more beautiful every year. What a blessing to be home with my family! Such a sweet time of sharing, laughing, remembering, praying, and enjoying every minute! I have been trying to post pictures, but I am having some difficulties. I'll keep trying. After spending time with my family, I came straight to Fort Worth. I had so much to do, but eventually everything was completed. I started my internship at Baylor All Saints Medical Center on Monday. My first three days have been amazing. Because of confidentiality laws, that is all I can say - though I wish I could share more. I was a little nervous about going into the hospital setting, but so far it has been a smooth transition. Everyone is genuinely kind and helpful. I know that I will learn so much, and I am just there to take it all in. I realize it is only the third day, and I have no idea what is in store. However, I just really feel confident that Speech Language Pathology is exactly where God has called me. Apart from Him, I can do nothing. He has been my greatest Resource, my Answer, my Confidence. From little things like recalling all that I have studied to helping me find my way around the hospital, He alone continues to meet my every need according to His glorious riches! Well, I am off to a fondue party! I promise I won't wait as long to post. Keep checking back! 

Family Time!

Last Sunday!

So, yesterday was my last Sunday at Antioch Community Church. I didn't get to say goodbye to  all of my precious friends (like I had hoped), but I know that I will be back. I am so thankful for the time the Lord allowed me to be apart of this community. So many have invested their time and talents in helping me know Christ in a deeper, more intimate way. I have been given so much by being apart of this church, and I will forever be grateful. Thank You Lord for Your church! 

Root For The Home Team!

Well, Friday I finished my last day of clinic at Baylor University! I can't believe it! My final semester of graduate school will begin August 25th in Fort Worth, Texas! It's so weird that I am finally leaving Waco. Now that my time of tests, projects, and papers are coming to a close, I will actually have some free time. Thank You Lord for seeing me through! All I have left is one project and two finals! I just wanted to write and catch everyone up on all that is happening! I am planning on leaving Waco on Wednesday afternoon and heading to Shreveport for a few days to spend time with my family. My sister comes home from Europe on Wednesday as well! Pray for her safety! She has had a wonderful time! I can't wait to see all of her amazing pictures and hear all of her fun stories. On Thursday, my family and I are meeting Kelsey, Aunt JB, Tracy, and Boo at our favorite fish restaurant on the lake! We will be saying our goodbyes as Kelsey makes her way to the U of A (University of Arkansas)! We are so proud of her! I will probably spend the rest of the weekend with my family and just enjoy being home. It will be so good to see Mamaw, Papaw, Aunt Jill, and Jordie. Mom's birthday is coming up, August 19th! So, it will be great that everyone will get to be together! I am also hoping to see a few friends before heading back to Fort Worth! I am really looking forward to the days ahead! God is so good. Above are a few pictures of a night out at the ballpark! Paul, Karen, Chris, Me, Ashton, and my Dad all went to see the Rangers play the Yankees. Unfortunately, the Yankees won three to zero! Last but not least, I would like to leave you with a quote that challenged me today. 

"Ordinarily, the primary hindrance to satisfaction in our lives is refusing Him access to our empty places." -Beth Moore

I Choose You!

"And I choose You

All my attention, affection

And all my devotion for You

If everybody's worshipping something

I choose You..."

-Point Of Grace ("I Choose You")

"I will waste my life

And I'll be tested and tried

With no regrets inside of me

Just to find I'm at Your feet

Just let me find I'm at Your feet

For I am in love with You

There is no cost

I am in love with You

There is no loss

I am in love with You

I want to take Your name

I am in love with You

I want to cling to You, Jesus

Just let me cling to You, Jesus"

-Misty Edwards ("I Am In Love With You")

"And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you but (reverently) to fear the Lord your God, (that is) to walk in all His ways, and to love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your (mind and) heart and with your entire being." Deuteronomy 10:12

"Call to me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know (do not distinguish and recognize, have knowledge of and understand)." Jeremiah 33:3

Time Flies!

Time flies when you are having fun and when you have a lot to do! Some days I thought I would never see the end of paper work, studying, tests, projects, etc. However, I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I thought I had seen it before, but it was a little dim. Today, it is shining bright! I am so thankful for the opportunity God has given me to be a Speech-Language Pathologist! I am still waiting to see if I passed my National Comprehensive Exam (PRAXIS), but I did find out that I passed my Baylor Comprehensive Exam! Thank You Lord! He is so faithful! I have less than ten days of class and four days of clinic. Crazy! There is so much to do in the little time I have left. Pray that I would make every minute count and bring Him glory in the process. I have three tests and one project to complete in my last two weeks! I have to go study now. I want to finish well! Here's what I have been living on lately...

"If you continue in My Word, then you are My disciples." 

John 8:31

"I will go before you, and make the crooked places straight." Isaiah 45:2

"Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." Acts 2:21

"Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things." 

Matthew 25:23

"He gives grace to the humble." James 4:6

"Let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

Galatians 6:9

"He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increases their strength."

Isaiah 40:29

"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." 

Matthew 5:8

I Put My Hope In Things Not Seen!

"Lord of all the Earth

How You care for me

You have made me

You will save and 

Carry me always

You are Faithful

You are Faithful

You are Faithful

Your joy is my strength

Lord, You are my God

I rely on You

I put my hope in things not seen

Your promises are true

You are Faithful

You are Faithful

You are Faithful

Your joy is my strength

You are Faithful

You are Faithful

You are Faithful

Your joy is my strength

Always You're with me

Your hand will lead me

My trust is in Your name

Always You're with me

Your hand will lead me

My trust is in Your name

You are Faithful

You are Faithful

You are Faithful

Your joy is my strength"

-Hillsong ("You Are Faithful")

Thank you Jesus! All glory, honor, and praise be to You! You are worthy of all my praise! Thank You Lord for seeing me through this year! Thank you for performing on my behalf! Thank You for continuing to pour out what I do not deserve. You alone are good! I love You Lord. I will worship You. I was lost and You found me. I was stuck in sin, and You made me holy Yours. I am eternally grateful for Your salvation. Thank You for the ways You continue to show Yourself to be Lord of Lords and King of Kings in my life! Thank You for the failures that allow me to keep my hand tightly clinched in Yours. Thank You for the successes that prove that You are still in the business of doing miracles! My confidence is in You. Apart from You, I am nothing. Apart from You, I can do nothing. Thank You for the strength of Your love. You are who I believe and will continue to believe for all my days! You are my Supply. Thank You that You love to meet Your children's needs according to Your most glorious riches. Thank You for caring about the smallest and biggest things in my life. May I use all that I have for Your service and Your glory. Love You Jesus!