Philippians 1:27

how sharply i was reminded today of a verse that the Lord has put on my heart for the past few months -- "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ."

praise God for His continual grace and provision. while this afternoon was the end of one assignment that God had placed me at -- doors are opening - and i'm being stretched and reminded that He is ALWAYS faithful. no matter what my circumstances may look like, God is NEVER taken by surprise by the twists and turns of our lives. isn't that refreshing! NOTHING is a surprise to God.

i know that i makes jokes a lot that my life is a tv show, sometimes i feel like it's the truman show or something -- but, after some dear people to me said such kind things about my character and the ways i've encouraged them -- i can't tell you how humbling it was to me.

God is most fully known in the midst of chaos. since most of my life is in the midst of chaos, and it makes me uncomfortable -- it hopefully is making me grow in godliness. i pray this would continue in my life and yours. i pray that people look at your character and instead of seeing you - they see Christ. i pray that no matter how rough it gets, no matter how many times you feel you've been defeated -- remember that so much more has been defeated on your behalf -- things that you are not able to defeat on your own. that is why each and every one of us needs a perfect sacrifice. Thankfully, we have that in Christ.

ness

His faithfulness is amazing! i'm so excited that my goodest friend diane "d" is here from texas! this morning i had an important meeting - and the Lord gave me peace and confidence as i spoke. i got some more good news when i returned from my morning meeting -- CWA has been contacting some of my friends to find out about my work. i'm feeling so overwhelmed by the Lord's goodness and kindness toward me -- i'm so undeserving! my prayer is that no matter where the Lord takes me - that i would be obedient in sharing the gospel and being stretched in my faith and learning to sit at His feet with lot's of ness - thankfulness, faithfulness :)

keep goin'

2 Corinthians 4:8 "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."

... as usual it's been quite a challenging week, and it's not over. the Lord is gracious in allowing me to work through things - waiting on His timing, my own insecurities, feeling the need to prove myself to people in authority... and i'm tired! thankfully, tomorrow "d" (diane) is coming to town and then we're flying to TX this weekend. i'll spend a day in austin by myself which i'm definitely in need of -- a day of visiting the state capitol and ut. maybe there will be a james avery store around too!

i need some rest -- and i don't quite know what that looks like in reality. it's as though i know i need rest, but there's so much to do, and if i slow down i'll miss something. yeah, that is pretty selfish!

you can never have too many purses or too many friends

so.... i am thankful to have lotsa both! my friend Jax shared her new purse with me today -- it has polka dots of pretty colors. here's the website, it's like build-a-bear -- but for a purse :)

unanswered questions

the Lord is always keeping me on my toes! after many more blood tests and exams etc. -- i got a call that all the recent tests have come back normal. ugh!

my selfishness wants to whine - "this stinks! why can't they figure this out? i want to be healthy, lighter!" but, the Lord has quickly reminded me -- that's NOT what this life is about -- and yet i still "want" -- it's amazing how the Lord allows things that can discourage us be an opportunity to either trust in Him, for He is the ultimate doctor! He is the one who knows what is going on with my health. if He chooses to allow doctors to figure that out, i'll sure be excited!

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