Happy January.. And February!!!! As I post this in MARCH!!!
There's no way around it.. I have been EXTREMELY slacking in the timeliness of my blog hehehe… but what a true testament to the fullness of this year so far! There has been no shortage of the Lord’s presence in my life in these first two months of 2022 and I am continually trying to take the time to stop and really witness all the little ways that He has shown up! In the spirit of taking note of these things I decided to compile a list of January and February moments! Things that have been both big and small that have been fruitful in so many ways!
Self assessments! Growing in understanding of the ways that the Father has created me has been both stretching and exciting! Using these tests we take as a tool into our lives and as members of the body will be so impactful!
Seeing a Lake Gaston sunrise with the snow slowly melting away
A Saturday at Dorthea Dix park with the first signs of spring and warm weather
Tuesday night bible studies with my host sister Nancy :) truly what a gift that time has been!
Being available, reminding myself that the Lord will intervene in my plans, and allowing space for him to meet me there
Standing alongside my best friend as she married her best friend!! There is so much beauty and so much power in witnessing two become one! Its the most perfect convent on display of becoming one with the Father, just as John the Baptist tells us in John 3:28- 30 !!
“You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.’ The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete.
He must increase, but I must decrease.
Karaoke night at the Church of the Apostles Women’s Retreat!!!!! (honorable mention to our tik tok dance tutorial session the night before!!)
Remembering that all the information that we learn through our classes and speakers will take time to fully, deeply sink in and that there will be time to process and to understand all of the wisdom we so graciously receive
Robin Vincent. Where in the world would I be without her!!!! I have no doubt at all the Lord placed me in your home with great intentionality and care.. And I am so grateful!
Silly goofy crazy time on the Monday night drive to Neighbor to Neighbor !!
Finally, settling into my own awareness of how much I desperately need the Father and allowing His mercies to wash over me.. In this season I have been becoming more and more attuned to my need for Him and just how lacking my days are when I choose to not let him into the most mundane tasks. He is slowly revealing to me the road that leads to wholeness… a road He has prepared for me long before I even existed!
This is just a glimpse into all the fullness that these two months have brought!!! I am hopeful that this transition from winter to spring will bring even more moments that point me back to the Savior and His promises!
All the Love,
Lauren :)