God's Will

I know that I speak for others when I say that as God's people we always pray for God's will in our lives. And then we just wait for His will to be magically imposed on our lives. God is not an imposing God. His will for us is three fold: 1. be joyful always 2. pray continually 3. give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thes. 5:23). As I meditated on this verse, it occurred to me that all of these things depend on my attitude and what actions I am taking. God may choose us, but we have to make the choice for God's will to be first in our lives by doing these 3 things. God's will is not a big secret. It is for us to be happy. Just be joyful and live in peace with God and you will be living God's will for your life. It's crazy how complicated and spiritual we make God's will. I can be expecially legalistic about this. It makes me feel better, but then I also feel empty. I only feel whole when I am doing these three things. It's not rocket science-- It's God's grace. Amen!

Could it get any better!?

I am just overflowing with thanks for all good gifts that God has been showering on me! Ashton and I were finally able to buy a new Chevy Traverse! Her name is Trudie the Traverse. Super cute. And if a beautiful new car weren't enough, I AM GETTING A KITTEN!!!! The reason that this is such a big deal is that previously our landlord would not allow us to get a pet because of the terrors that lived here before us. It is amazing what a little prayer, faith, patience and determination will get you! What better way then to spend this weekend than driving up to visit my mom and sisters in Arlington to pick up our first born kitty and show of my new wheels. What is craziest and most probable about all of these turn of events is that just last week I was spending some time with God and reading my inspirational devotional. The verse that I heard the Holy Spirit yelling loud and clear is: "My God will meet ALL your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:19). This verse was so profound to me I texted it to many friends. Its a good thing that I am loud because I am so excited that God rewarded my faith! I am just wondering who else received a special blessing from that verse! There really is power in the Word! I know that, but somehow God always surprises me with how faithful he is. I am living proof that he truly gives you the desires of your heart when you delight in Him!