Tea+Blanket+Journal+Bible

=Everything this girl could need. And God keeps reminding me of that. Well, the Bible and journal (where I record all God-things) that is to say. :)

I can't even explain it all. It's funny to me, 'cause it seems like I should already know that under pressure is where the most growth happens, but I forget that about 90% of the time. I struggle with the right words. I want you to know just how much God is doing in my life, but I feel as though explaining everything would take a year. Let's just say that God has definitely got my face in His hands and we've been having some deep conversations, about life, relationship, beauty, passion, true love, sacrifice of self and right focus. This month has been full of memories. A year ago, I was in my third week of DTS, living in London and discovering all sorts of things. This month has also been full of all sorts of new growth opportunities, some I've willing jumped at and others I've gone into kicking and screaming, some I've failed epically at and others I've had victory in. Thankfully it's not about winning and loosing. It's about the relationship. It's really cool to see, since last year, the depth that God and I have reached.

Enough of my ramblings. :) Update time! God has given my family a home church. I've begun helping in Wednesday kids' services, which I love! I've also become a part of a life group and that has been so incredibly good. I have started filling out my application for FCM (Foundations for Counseling Ministry). It begins April 5th in Colorado Springs. It's really exciting to be mentally gearing up for another school! It's also a little scary. Yet another opportunity for growth. :) My birthday was this month and now I'm another year older. I'm also working my way through my photography class and loving it. Those are really the big news items currently. :)

"Obtaining earthly ease is not primarily why God shifts our lives around. All God does in our lives and everywhere He leads us has one overarching purpose, which is to deepen our relationship with Him and to further His glory through us." -Lydia Brownback

I highly reccomend the devotional "Contentment: A Godly Woman's Adornment" by Lydia Brownback. A short and sweet book, full of little treasures.

Until next time.