After a long leave of absence...

I felt like I was being called to write something of encouragement.  Annnd off we go!!  

Just wanted to kick this one off with a personal thought.  I was walking on the quad today, and it was awesome!!  The Lord just wanted to bless us with some awesome weather I guess.  But anywho, let's dive in shall we?  (hahahaha, "get. in. the Water!!, I'm sorry baby... get in the WATER!!)..... Just felt like I am always needing someone to come up to me and encourage me, ya know?  Everyone has those days when there is just something.... what, off?  out of whack?  The thing I would like to remind everyone about is this, "God the Father..." (i.e., Daddy, Yeshua, Yaweh, The Big G, The One and Only), "chose YOU..." (yes you, and me), "long ago, and the Spirit has made you holy!"- 1 Peter: 2.  What?!?!?!  Seriously? The one who created the universe, who created awesome stuff like fun dip and Disney World!!,.... he wants what?

That's right guys, the one thing the LORD wants for himself is us.  That's it.  Simple request.  And catch this... He doesn't just WANT us, he CRAVES for us, he LONGS for a relationship with us!!  We are his one and only desire!  He could create another perfect being to find companionship, sure... no problem.  But He created us "in His image".  We are his pride and joy and He will NEVER, NEVER give up on us or abandon us!!!  So if that isn't encouraging enough for you, let's pose part dos, yeah?

1 Peter:3- "Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead." v.6- "So be truly glad!  There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while."

So when you have a rough day, and everything in YOUR plan isn't working out, just step back and look at the big picture.  Check out God's panorama on our life... ready?  Just know that the Lord allows us to go through trials so that or faith will grow.  But, He promises to restore our hearts.  He is always there for you to call upon Him.  And we know that as his children, we have everything to look forward too!!!  

P.S.--Suggested song to listen too-  Zerubbable by Ric Pino  ( I think that is how it's spelt?).... Enjoy!