Trade in Your fear for Trust...

I recently finished So Long Insecurity by Beth Moore and all I can say is that is was very eye opening. I always knew I had a fear problem but this book brought light to why and what to do in response to it. It made me realize that fear and insecurity is not just happening in my life but in the lives of people all around. I don't want the enemy to have access to me through fear any longer. Instead I am determined to lay them at the cross every time that I decide to take them up again.

    This is my journal and lately I have found that even though I am not great at art it can be very therapeutic to create the vision in my head... These are just a few fears that tend to hit me at times and instead of pretending they are not there I am going to call them out by what they are.

   This is my note page that I took while listening to the audio book. It was so amazing to think that no matter what happens God has me and all I need to do is trust him. Now I know myself enough to know this is not a one time thing... I have already needed to go back to this page and retell myself these truths and I will need to do it again but I refuse to give up this fight because I know I was made for more than fear! Often we can be so focused on what could happen and not realize that the time we spend worrying is wasted and that the end result is not changed based on our worry. Often the result is nothing compared to the amount of worry we put into it. We have to remember that God has us no matter what situation we are in. I know you may be in a place where your situation seems huge and like there is no light on the other side... I often do even if it's not a big deal because of my tendency to fear... but God is there no matter what our circumstances! We can rejoice in that! We need to remember the provider and not the problem! Can I get an AMEN! :) 

    We need to remember that when we react to things we are being studied. What Satan wants more than anything is to distract us from our purpose, glorifying God. He cant read our thoughts but he studies what causes us to go off track and can put it right in front of us at the worst times! In those moments we must choose trust!!!!! I know I need to!

   I don't think it was coincidence that the first song I played tonight was this one. My lovely roomie Celeste introduced me to this song when I was super busy in college and needed time to breathe... Since this has been a favorite of mine! Check it out I promise you won't be sorry!

    Remember we need to trade in our Fear for Trust! God is there and He loves to provide! :)

~Thoughts brought to you from Beth Moore's book So Long Insecurity

Preparing for Summer!

  Here I am, the countdown has begun and there are 3 weeks till school ends, summer begins, and I leave for my trip! In this time I am trying to enjoy the easy days with my kids, prepare to switch classrooms (again), attend several meetings, and get ready and packed. It can be exciting but also very stressful. I deal with anxiety and so big things can be really scary and worrisome for me.
   I know how lucky I am to be going to Ireland but sometimes that does not help my anxiety. It would be so easy for me to stay home and never go anywhere but I want to see God's creation and have adventures and stories to share with people. So, though I could easily stay home, I am determined to move past it and see parts of the world that God gives me the chance to see with a thankful heart.
   I get to go to Ireland for 10 days, stay with my grandparents in Atlanta to rest up after, and then to Rock-port to visit my parents. So I get to go abroad, to the city, and the beach. I am so excited! So I will be trying to update as I go so I can share this amazing experience with you! So you can feel like you are there enjoying God's creation as well! Here is a sneak peak!

New adventures for the new year!

On the first and second of this month I was able to do 2 new things that I have never done before. The first was to try Eel. I have tried sushi before but I have never tried an abnormal fish and didn't plan to try it. It was not horrible but not great either! But I survived!

Then I went to a Bronc riding competition to watch my brother in law EJ! He did amazing! We were so proud!!

Till the next adventure!!