VISION.

This morning I thought about how easy it is, for me, to forget my purpose.. to forget the vision for my life. And I got a little frustrated. {*disclaimer: it’s okay to get frustrated with your life. sometimes, a little fight & struggle are what pushes us towards a good thing.} 

I got frustrated because, for one, I don’t like to feel like I’m not in control. And when you can’t remember where you want your life to headed - it’s tough. 

AND … I don’t like feeling like I’ve wasted time. 

But then my thoughts of frustration began to turn to thoughts of hope. Interesting how it all played out, really. In my fighting with my thoughts this morning, I was reminded that, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” I was reminded that I DO have a plan, a purpose & a vision. There IS good for my life and I’m NOT wasting time. 

I have a hope that does not disappoint. And that’s the best promise I’ve ever been given. 

So in all of that… when you forget or lose sight of your vision/plan/purpose .. remember in due time, you’ll be reminded of the good plans in store for you. 

word.

daily bread.

“His huge outstretched arms protect you - under them you’re perfectly safe; his arms fend off all harm. Fear nothing…”

when all seems meaningless..

i pull out letters from friends and find treasures like this:

sent to me, august 5th 2011. from: marge anderson

And right now, those two words, there’s more mean a lot to my heart. For the past couple weeks I’ve struggled with the idea that I have a meaningful purpose in life. I’m just being honest here.. working retail & working at an after-school program aren’t quite what I had in mind for myself in this point of my life. Right about now, I thought I might have some amazing, well paying job that has something to do with my passion in life. Andddddddddd…. well, I don’t. So, hence why I’ve been struggling with the whole, “live out your passion” type of thing. Don’t get me wrong, I love what I do. It’s just not what I envision myself doing forever, and because of that, it’s hard to always have my heart in it 100%. So long story short… I am glad I was reminded by this simple but so profound card. Thank you Maggie :) I am now remembering… there is more to my life, even if I can’t quite see it yet. 

harbor me, in the eye of the storm. i’m holdin’ on to the love you swore.

it’s easy to get caught up in the crap of life. hold on to the love He swore for us. it’s His good pleasure to love us, to have mercy on us and to lavish His extravagant grace. 

"We must never tolerate an instant’s unbelief as to the goodness of the Lord; whatever else may be questioned, this is absolutely certain, that Jehovah is good; His dispensations may vary, but His nature is always the same."

"show me that my tears have made rainbows."

"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures."

Life isn’t always peachy keen.

I’m sure if we had a choice, we’d all opt for the life with guaranteed happy days, no parking tickets, sun in the sky, the perfect job and free coffee & donuts every single day. I mean.. I sure would. But what I’m quickly figuring out is - well, life isn’t always peachy keen. Sure, I am pretty confident when I say that all my good days definitely outweigh the number of bad ones; but those bad ones, when they come, they seem to hit hard. 

This morning, as I was running, I had an epiphany. {Well.. I don’t know if I can use the word “epiphany” because it isn’t a new revelation - but it was definitely a reminder revelation.} I’ve been blessed with life. I’m healthy. I am living. I am breathing. Good day, bad days, and all the in between days - I have been blessed with a life that I need to care for with gratefulness, joy and contentment. Life won’t always be peachy, but it’ll be life. And as long as I’m living it to the best that I know how… I think I’m doin’ pretty good.