Alright... so, I've been inspired. These past two months have been a very awakening journey, opening up an entire world that I wasn't aware existed. This is a world enveloped by discovery, contentment, adventure... etc. All wrapped up into one itty bitty little package called "single". It took involvement with another to realize that I am called, for such a time as this... to be unattached. Single. Alone. Truthfully, we're never alone... and that is a promise made by the Most High God!

Do you realize that, no matter who you are, you have been called for a specific purpose RIGHT NOW? Not 10 years down the road when you think you have all that you want...

With all of that being said... It's easy to get carried away in "worldly freedom", but the crux of the matter is this: with this new found vigor, I can search and strive to "find myself", or I can run with endurance toward the only One who is and who will always be faithful.

What am I doing with the time I've been given? What are you doing with the time you've been given in this season of your life?

 

"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place and you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?" -Esther 4:14

Day is drawing to a close. My eyes are tired from looking at people and computers for the past eight hours, but nothing can overwhelm this complete feeling of gratitude. At a time when I didn't understand and was searching for each and every avenue to connect myself with... my Lord continued to tell me to wait. "Wait for what I have for you. Don't you believe that I am capable of doing more than you can imagine? My love for you outweighs any idea or perception of love that you've held onto in the past. My thoughts for you outnumber the sand. Wait for My timing and I'll take care of you." So... needless to say, I waited. Not patiently, mind you... but I waited. That waiting paid off! He's given me a job that just... fits. Something that only He could orchestrate.

On another note, I thought I'd share with you a few little things I've acquired in the past month. These things were either free, or significantly marked down. Without bargains, I'd have to say my life just wouldn't be as fun.

New wall art that perfectly matches my room decor: Thrift store- $10


Colorful chargers that will soon be turned into plates for decorative rocks and pillar candles: Free.


Worn black chair: found on the side of the road- free. My "hippie bag"- passed on from my aunt
after she bought it at Marshalls, never used it and decided that she didn't have need for it: free. Lovely
CJ Banks winter scarf- passed on from my aunt as well: free.


I just recently found another chair that someone was throwing out... it's perfect for photo shoots and was beckoning to be picked up! I'll post pictures of that later, as well as this year's winter coat that cost... nothing.

"Remember that your life has been appointed by God’s wise providence. God as much sent Joseph to the drudgery and discipline of the prison as to the glory and responsibility of the palace. Nothing happens to us that is not included in His plan for us, and incidents that seem most tiresome are often designed to give us opportunities to become nobler, stronger characters.

We are called to be faithful in performing our assigned duties. Not brilliance, not success, not notoriety, but the regular, quiet, and careful performance of trivial and common duties. Faithfulness in that which is least is as great an attainment in God’s sight as in the greatest.

Take up your work, then, you who seem to be nobodies, those tireless and faithful servants who draw little attention. Do it with a brave heart, looking up to Him who for many years toiled at the carpenter’s bench. Do everything as in His presence and to win His approval, Look for opportunities to cheer your fellow workers. Do not complain or grumble, but let your heart rise from your toil to God—your maker, Savior and friend.” -F.B Meyer

"For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ." -Gal. 1:10

"...for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God." -John 12:43

"Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve." -Col. 3:23-24

"The enemy violently opposes your finding complete satisfaction in Christ alone. He cares not what he uses, whether the world’s pleasures, or the Lord’s blessings, or even ministry. He wants desperately to keep you occupied with anything but the Lord Jesus." - J. White

"This I say for your own benefit; not to put a restraint upon you, but to promote what is appropriate and to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord." - 1 Cor. 7:35

"No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier." 2 Timothy 2:4

"Among the enemies to devotion none is so harmful as distractions. Whatever excites the curiosity, scatters the thoughts, disquiets the heart, absorbs the interests or shifts our life focus from the kingdom of God within us to the world around us--that is a distraction; and the world is full of them. Our science-based civilization has given us many benefits but it has multiplied our distractions and so taken away far more than it has given.... Distractions must be conquered or they will conquer us. So let us cultivate simplicity; let us want fewer things; let us walk in the Spirit; let us fill our minds with the Word of God and our hearts with praise. In that way we can live in peace even in such a distraught world as this. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.'" - A.W Tozer

"But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ." - 2 Cor. 11:3

"The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event.  You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found?"  -J.B. Priestley
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"He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly. He gives snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes. He casts forth His ice as fragments; Who can stand before His cold?" -Psalm 147:15-17
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It's such a treat to be able to look outside and see the ground covered with a blanket of pure white. Although this isn't the first snow, it's the most we've had this season.

I have yet to take a lot of photos of the snow... I'm waiting for it to be finished, and then let the photos begin. :)

The melting snow on the window...

 
My warm refuge from the cold... complete with the new Pumpkin Spice candle from my awesome mom... :)


~Night all.