the opposite of change.

Its sad that sometimes being home alone feels the same when there's 8 people here.
I wish things would change.

Jesus is still my hope.

xoxo.

lizzie.

I consider my life nothing.

Today has been a very hard day.
Its been tough, even from the moment I got out of bed.
It's just been "one of those days".

Normally I would be grouchy and upset and just want to curl up and go to sleep, but throughout this entire day I have felt an overwhelming calm.

There is so much wrong in this world. So much hurt. So much pain. So much sin.
It's easy to become overwhelmed with the struggles. The mountain's that keep growing and growing for years, the one's you think can't be concurred. But the pain will end, and the sorry will cease. Tears will be no more, and joy will be all there is.

I love the entire book of Acts, but chapter 20 verses 22-24 are so beautiful. "And now, compelled by the spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, in only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of God's Grace."

I hope that changes your perspective..your life. I know it changed mine.

Jesus really really loves you.

xoxo Lizzie.

give it all away.

Here's my question.

Why do we give our hearts away so easily. Seems like there's a new obsession on every corner. Weither thats a guy or clothes or working out..it sure seems to be true. I don't know about you, but I want to be in love with Jesus.

No matter how Godly or Truthworthy the guy or girl in your life may seem, they are still people. And people let you down. True love is an acceptance of all that is, was, and will be or will not be.

Lets just give our hearts to Jesus. For real.


xoxo.


Lizzie.

relationship.

I was raised in a home where performance was everything.
Unconditional love may have existed, but I never saw it.
Failure was met with severe consequences. Dad was my authority; that was all there was to it.
I'm not one to blame my lack of faith on circumstances, but our umbringings definitely create challenges for us.
Some of you have wounds so deep that you wonder if you'll ever be able to trust.
Perhaps you've subconsciously taken the failures from sinful human relationships and imposed those shortcomings onto a perfect God.
Now uncertainty creeps into even your relationship with God.

It is the Holy Spirit who keeps us from this path and gives us confidence so we can enjoy intimacy with our Creator.
Though I do not belive God gives us His holy Spirit solely for our personal benefit, it is undeniable that one of the greatest aspects of being in a relationship with the Holy Spirit is the intimacy, security, and encouragement He brings us.
It is then we can serve God as a beloved child..rather than a stress-out, gult ridden slave.

-Francis Chan "Forgotten God"

My Strength.

Nehemiah 8:10 has taken on a new and deeper meaning for me lately.

The Joy of the Lord is my strength.

So much in few words.

When I have no joy..I have zilcho strength. It's so clear, so obvious. Jesus Christ died and spilled HIS blood for me and the WHOLE world. If you're reading this..dance, shout, sing, and PRAISE. Jesus loves you immeasurably...be joyful!

Sometimes its easier said then done. That cruddy guy named "the devil" comes and tries to steal our Joy. Guess what? God is bigger. and stronger.

When I don't have joy, I feel so weak. But..don't believe the devil's lie! Even in that saddest of times there is ALWAYS hope. always. If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord you always always always have hope. NO matter what happens, so matter what DOESN'T happen..there is ALWAYS hope. If you have NOT accepted Jesus Christ and asked Him to take the reins of your life..what are you waiting for?! A life of Joy awaits you..

Pray for the Joy of our LORD. You will be strengthend.

xoxo.

Lizzie.

healing begins.

Focus on the little things in life, the big things will just let you down.

Its so true.

A smile, a laugh, or that quick note can mean the world to someone. Passion is contagious, so let your light shine. In my life, I let so many people let me down. I focus way too much on all the "big things". In relationships, there can be hurt. That hurt isn't going to just go away. Little by little that hurt needs to be chipped away. It starts with the little things. A simple "how are you?" (a real "how are you") can bring relief. A simple way to show someone you care can create healing. A sincere apology is a promise for tomorrow. One thing is for sure: Ignoring a thorn isn't going to make the thorn go away. It just causes infection. No matter how hard it may hurt to remove that thorn, in the end..it will be better.

This is where the healing begins.



xoxo.

-lizzie.

Never A Goodbye.

I don't know what it's like to have a home.
I place that I can really call my own.
I wonder what it's like to really feel like I belong.
The only thing I can count on is my Jesus; my strenghth and my song.

Lord, You are my father, my daddy, my friend.
With you I'll never feel alone again.
You know me completely, you hear every cry.
I trust you and I believe that you'll never say good bye.

xoxo.

Lizzie.