So, God's been teaching me some stuff in the last couple of days. I thought I'd share them.


Where to start? I suppose with my heart. 


One: heart


It's a new concept to me how just one person can expose my flesh in a way where I can't even conceal it a little bit. Preparing myself for marriage is really just me saying, okay God, stretch me. Learning to surrender is a concept I thought I mastered by now. But I haven't. It seems like right as I peel away a layer of me, another layer is shown. I find that every day I spend with Aaron, I find another part of me that God needs to chisel away. And the process just keeps going and going. I am so blessed that God is changing Ally and maturing His spirit in me. And I am thankful for more humility and more graciousness with others.  On the flip side of that, though, my daily walk is such a testimony of His grace and faithfulness. When I see my failures, He reminds me of who I am now instead of who I was before. 


"For you were once darkness but now you are light in the Lord." {Ephesians 5:8}


I think that also means, don't let darkness rule in my heart, live as a child of light (5:8b). 


It's hard for me to remember truth sometimes. Truth about Christ and truth about me in Christ. Sometimes I get so caught up in the world.... and the troubles, frustrations, and annoyances.... that I forget what actually defines me. 


GRACE.


Another thing God's teaching me is to enjoy every day moments. 


Two: enjoy life


Little things like getting a good night's sleep, watching the sunrise, hearing laughter, or talking with my sister. Those things happen every day. And some happen multiple times a day. But I honestly admit I rarely stop and enjoy them... and God constantly gives me opportunities to see His presence. I need to surrender my restless heart to Him more. A humbling process.






K, so obviously I could express so much more detail in these areas. The family's in Omaha right now, and even though I'm successfully drowning out their snoring with typing, I need time with Jesus. I'm guessing everyone will be up soon and this quiet will vanish. Don't you love family? 
Hmm. Jesus time. Accompanied with Peter's snores. Mmmm. 


I pray you have a blessed day.....