I have been feeling the joy of the Lord so much lately. Not in the intense version where I have been saved from terrible circumstances that I couldn't let go of; I have officially stopped dwelling on those things and have moved onto joy of the fact that I have been saved. Not from the things I did, but from sin in general!!! How lucky am I?? With God's perfect timing He revealed Himself to me in a way that I can barely explain. He has put incredible people in my life that I still don't deserve and never will... But I know for a fact it was God's doing by putting them in my life. For starters, my family. I recently gave my testimony about how my family has worked through so much and in the end came back to love and cherishing each other. I cherish my parents so much! They are my rock, my comfort, two of my best friends and to me the most understanding, accepting, unconditionally loving people I know. I haven't gone off the deep end or gotten into drugs and alcohol, but I have done some things that normally parents would flip out on. Instead my parents wrapped their loving arms around me and told me they loved me and encouraged me. I am so so grateful for them!!! Then there's my sister. She has one of the purest hearts of gold I've ever known. She's been dealt some tough cards and picked up some tough cards on her own, but her heart has never changed. She has a love for people, all kinds, that I pray never goes away. Then there's my grandparents, both sets, who are so amazing and so loving all the time. Then there's people like my Aunt Linda, who has MS and walked a mile at a local MS walk in Austin. Not only did she finish the mile, she was one of the highest people to raise money and was the most beautiful one there. On the other side of my family, my uncle Sammy is a quadriplegic and is such a trooper. Going from starting on a college football team to a wheelchair is so incredibly hard and he is so strong and encouraging and is such a man of God. I just am overwhelmed with how lucky I am to have such a great family. I can only hope I provide HALF of that kind of love to my future family :)
ANYYYYYYWAY... sorry about that rant.. God has been radiating love in my life that is so undeserved. I can't fathom His love for me. He is putting so much effort into our relationship that I haven't spent nearly enough time on!!! What an amazing concept.. cooperating with my Creator.
I was talking with Katie Willis recently about life and slate and well, life, and she had a very valid point that kinda transformed my week. She basically said that she does what she does not for earthly reward, but for His purpose. So if I am supposed to be a trash woman, I will do it and I will do it to the best of my ability not for my company's success, not for a confidence boost, but for His will. Every bag I'd grab would be for Him. I would be using the talents He gave me for His will and His purpose. No matter what the talent is!!! This gave me inspiration to finish this weekend with strength... and maybe a pint of ice cream :)
I've been noticing some pretty cool things. Like cool people I never really hang out with. Like Emily Boothe for example. Tonight I was carving pumpkins with her and even in that situation she was encouraging me to carve well. Who else would do that as sincerely as she does? Then there's people with a heart of gold like Alisa Dubinski, who on one hand laughs at me in a small room at Super Nails and on the other has a broken heart after giving her puppy away. Her heart is so pure and so intentional... There's no other reason for that than God. Because that kind of sweetness and joy is not made by herself, but it is from God and is radiated by her. Praise be to Him for these two wonderful hearts :)
Then there's guys that are just so special to me: Cam Clinton, who is practically my big brother and who takes care of me and continues to keep up with me. Kyle Powell, who has a heart the size of texas and is consistently serving without expectations. Joseph Green, who is such a great friend and sacrifices for SO many and it continues to go unnoticed. These guys are such good friends!!!
You know, I think I just had a good list of thanks. God, you know what to do!
To my audience, I LOVE you!!!! Not a second goes by that I won't sit and talk with you. Don't hesitate..
Rollin' with the homies..
Molly
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