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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

God's Heart

Wooooahh currently being blown away by God and his goodness!!!


For real. I was just editing pictures and I couldn't focus at all.. all I could think about was Jesus hmmm:) 


Let me just say that I'm sure I have some pretty skeptical readers who don't understand or believe in the whole 'God' thing, which I respect... I'm just simply trying to convey what I believe God has been speaking to me about and what has been happening in my life. 


The Holy Spirit has recently been simplifying and explaining God's heart to me which is essentially love, relationship & grace (although I can in no way confine Gods being into a few words). What a merciful God we have!!! He just loves us all so much.. and just wants to spend time with us, experiencing a loving relationship. Go on adventures with us. Laugh, cry, love and live with us :) I believe that God has called us BY NAME. He calls us his precious possession. His treasure. Each one of us, can satisfy him like no other. Cool stuff yeah?!


There is no regulation. No repetition. No 'We must pray at 5pm today or else we will be zapped'.. There is NO condemnation. Just as parents discipline their children because they love them, so God disciplines us. We learn and grow through mistakes.. God can make all things work out FOR THE GOOD OF THOSE WHO LOVE HIM. Even the worst situations. YAAAA.. what a crazy God we have?!? hahaha :)
I'd love to talk with ANY of you about any of this. Love you all!



This song has really blessed my heart. I just want to share it with you. Enjoy :)

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Land of Sun and Sea.


        Moments like now I wonder why I like travelling.
I am so tired. 
                     so so so tired. 


Mon papa et moi arrived safely this afternoon, exhausted from our 4am start to the day. It is currently 6:43pm (2:43am Englandish time) and I'm practically ready to sleep til next week.

This evening I was walking down the street that the YWAM base is on and i realized just how much I've missed America and all of its goodness. Everything here is so big.. and shiny. :) I like America.


I'm excited to spend this time to see friends, meet new people, chill with my dad, listen to God and enjoy the beautiful California! :) 


Life is so full-on and I love it. 










Thursday, January 12, 2012

And So It Goes...

Yes. My life is a genuine Ferris wheel that spins 100 mph with an annual 3 minute stop. 

Ok... Extreme use of hyperbole. But it's something like that :)

                One of my closest and dearest friends, Abbey, made up a last minute decision (always the best way) to do a DTS in Holmstead.. tomorrow. WAIT WHAT?! I am soooo excited for this next period of life that she will experience.. but I will miss her so much!

On a lighter note, this Saturday is my friend's 18th birthday and party.. I have known Dan practically since I was born into this bright and wondrous world and it has been so cool to see him grow up into who he is today.. AMAZING things will happen for you, Dan!!

Then, to add to this beautiful month, the next weekend is occupied by one of my other best friends 18th's :)
Anna, you're a babe and I love you so much!!

In 2 weeks I am jetting off to L.A.. I am pretty gutted because it means that I am going to miss some of my good friends' wedding... Sampson & Vanessa. :)

This last week I have been sooo satisfied with life. I am meeting amazing people, understanding and learning so much more about our AWESOME God who loves us beyond comprehension, and planning my future life with my incredible Madre :)
I just want these next few years of school to hurry up.. There is so much to do and I just want to throw caution to the wind and jump on the next plane to the ends of the earth, ya know?

Ah.. reality check. How are you all doing? I'd love to hear from you!

Gratzia for your continuous prayers and thoughts.. Lots of love to you all!! 



                         My family gathering!!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

2011 < 2012.

So. I will refrain from doing the cliche run down of the year and how it has been fantastic, although it would be true.

.... This Christmas we did something a bit different. My family joined with the Salvation Army and we served Christmas dinner to some amazing people...{the elderly, the lonely, the homeless}. The conversations I had with some of the people there really blessed my heart and it was a brilliant way to spend my Christmas. I would definitely recommend it :)

During the rest of the holiday it has been pretty crazy; we have had tonnes of family and friends come over and it has been great to catch up.

Numero uno:
One of the main things that God has been teaching me (personally and through people) is that I don't need to strive for a relationship with him. Life happens but everything is in his hands so I don't need to worry. He is good and his love is complete. I need to stop doing things in my own strength because those plans would ultimately fail. The freedom that comes from surrender is amazing...


Numero dos :
Us humans, as God's children, should come before God as royalty, since that is what we are. We should come and ask for things with authority because we have been granted that privilege through Jesus. I have decided to stop asking for things, as if I'm a beggar. Because I'm not. We're not. God offers us these good things and its up to us to speak these blessings into our lives :)

            Basically, that is the run down, and a cheeky 2012 encouragement!
                                        Keep pressing into God, guys.. He loves us so much!!!!



..... And now as the new year starts, I am trying to get back into routine which everyone knows is difficult after the late nights and mornings. :) In 3 weeks I am heading off to California with my dad and then not soon after I get back, I'm going to India with my dad and brother. Life is crazy and I love it. (: