Sunday, March 28, 2010

Valleys..


This morning, as I was sitting in church, I was flipping through my dad's Bible and I found this paper with the following poem written on it. It's amazing that even though a person may be gone you can still feel their heart, soul, voice, and encouragement through one simple poem.


Sometimes life seems hard to bear,

full of trouble, sorrow, and woe.

It's then I have to remember,

it's in the valleys I grow.


If I always stayed on the mountaint top

and never experienced pain,

I would never appreciate God's love

and would be living in vain.


I have so much to learn

and my growth is very slow,

somtimes I need the mountain tops,

but it's in the valleys I grow.


I do not always understand

why things happen as they do,

but I am very sure of one thing

my Lord will see me through.


My little valleys are nothing

when I picture Christ on the cross,

He went through the valley of death;

His victory was Satan's loss.


Continue to strengthen me, Lord

and use my life each day

to share your love with others

and help them find their way.


Thank you for valleys, Lord

for this one thing I know,

the mountain tops are glorious,

but it's in the valleys I grow.
~JM~

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

For I know the plans I have for you...

Lately, I've been dealing with some anxiety when I think of what my life will bring about in the coming year. I know it may seem like I'm getting a little ahead of myself to be thinking that far in advance, but when that is all you're talking about day-in and day-out of classes, then it seems to take over your mind. With all of the talk and changes going on in the education department right now, it feels that I'm going into a career that is completely changing (in an unpromising direction, in my opinion) and with job opportunities even more unpromising! I know that I can't resort to fear about my future, because my future isn't ultimately in my hands!! I know that God has placed this career in my heart for a reason, and that he has given me this drive for a reason. He has my steps drawn out for me, all I have to do is follow:)

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

I love Justin Bieber

One of my friends showed me this video of a little 3 year old crying over Justin Bieber and it is absolutely adorable, although a little scary because she is only 3!!!! This little lady goes on for atleast 5 minutes on the original video!!! Hope it brings you a laugh:)!!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Blessed


Thank you, Jesus, for blessing me with these two beautiful souls I get to call my sisters. They are the sunshine and laughter in my life!!! I see our daddy in you both more and more each day as you continue to grow into young women. May we continue this walk as best friends for many, many years to come!! I love you sweet girls :)
Love, Britt