His Kingdom come

"Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:10

These words have been ringing in my ears and pressing on my heart lately, so I wrote them on my hand of course:)

she def copied me on utilization of hands as reminder notepads...

I think as followers of Christ we spend so much time trying to determine where God is leading us, or what His calling is for our lives, but He already told us! What calling is greater than bringing and building HIS kingdom here and now on earth? (Matthew 7:10) Shouldn't that be our primary focus each day? Humbles me, thats for sure. I pray that this would be more true of my life, and that each morning I would rise up to raise up kingdom of God! I think we forget that it is OUR responsibility to bring heaven to earth. (Luke 17:20 "For indeed, the kingdom of God is 'within you.") We have the opportunity to shine light on the "door of hope," the work of the cross. This hope propels us to be on mission for the growth of His kingdom, and it allows us to trust in the eternal reward we will one day receive! (Hebrews 16:9 "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure...") I want to be motivated by waking up each day knowing that while I am still alive on this earth God has something for me to do here, some purpose to accomplish in me or through me. Even though I am sometimes unclear as to what that purpose is, I know that it ultimately has to do with allowing "His kingdom to come, and His will to be done." So it is my prayer that I would be full of hope and as a result illuminate glimpses of Your kingdom through my life! I think this is how we "bring glory to God." I want to RISE and SHINE for the KINGDOM OF GOD!

Fields of gold

The smell of the harvesting fields and the beauty of the glowing golden moon just makes me stand awestruck at the work of God's hands. The street I grew up on just happens to be called Wheatfield Way, unfortunately doesn't live up to its name very well, but their are glorious fields of gold not too far away. I cant help but want to go trekking through them, or climb on the hay bales and just lay out in them and enjoy the wide open space:) I love it when the hay gets stuck in my hair and scratches my skin even. Read this Psalm the other day and I just had to give a shout out to the Lord for giving us such a sweet taste of Eden this time of year in Oregon.

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun, which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat." Psalm 19:1-6

Psalm 86:12

"I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever."

Point

Just had to post these because they are purely glorious....

GuiDANCE

I watched Center Stage the other day and it made me miss dancing sooooo much. I love Ballet, goodness. But then I stumbled across this, and it couldn't be a more appropriate reminder for me lately.

"When I meditated on the word Guidance,

I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.

I remember reading that doing GOD's will is a lot like dancing.

When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.

The movement doesn't flow with the music,

and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.

When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,

both bodies begin to flow with the music.

One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back

or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.

It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.

The dance takes surrender, willingness,

and attentiveness from one person

and gentle guidance and skill from the other.

My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.

When I saw "G": I thought of GOD, followed by "u" and "i".

"GOD, "u" and "i" dance."

GOD, you, and I dance.

As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust

that I would get guidance about my life.

Once again, I became willing to let GOD lead.

My prayer for you today is that GOD's blessings

and mercies are upon you on this day and everyday.

May you abide in GOD, as GOD abides in you.

Dance together with GOD, trusting GOD to lead

and to guide you through each season of your life"

The one on the left... def bringin' back memories.

GOD I want to dance with YOU.

All things breakfast

Went to brunch this morning with my sister at Besaws on 23rd, solid spot. I love going to breakfast more than any other meal, and I love breakfast restaurants more than any other restaurants. This was some bomb diggity gluten free french toast accompanied by one delightful vanilla latte.

This is another quality breakfast spot called Slappy Cakes. You can make your own with whatever batter and toppings you want right there at your table. I will have one of these in my house someday.

When I was about 5 my mom got me a pancake birthday cake one year for my birthday party. Growing up breakfast for dinner was more exciting than candy or the ice cream truck. My dad used to get up and make strictly gourmet breakfasts for all my friends after sleepovers, and when I had to get up early for sports races or meets he would always have a true breakfast of champions waiting for me when I came down the stairs. In high school it became tradition with my friends to make pancakes after saturday night church, and my best friend Ellen and I have a special pan for our 2 am scrambled egg cravings.

We would also get Cinnabon every time we went to the mall (often the only thing we bought), and maple bars after track workouts. Going to college my 7 roommates and I make breakfast for all meals of the day, and on saturdays after our long runs, or before football games, we eat on the front lawn or on our roof decks. We also got baby chicks in the spring so this fall we will have farm fresh eggs. My roommate thea and I one time made "panCAKES" for dessert at our Young Life meeting.

My Young Life girls and I have "Breakfast Club" on friday mornings before school and we make the craziest of pancake variations. And of course breakfast before our after church on sundays for some quality GS and the BUBS time.

I always kinda fancied the idea of owning my own coffee shop or bed and breakfast with my best friend Ellen, and it's gonna happen and naturally be the best all time (with the best coffee of all time).

I also plan on having mostly breakfast at my wedding. I will have none of this fancy foods that mesh well together business. I think its quite perfect to have root beer floats, peaches, sweet potato fries, ribs, cinnamon rolls, pulled pork, and pancakes. I want my wedding cake to either be layers of crepes, or Pazooki (Young Life style)

1 Peter 3:4