Last week was amazing as I was able to spend time in Massachusetts to visit and spend quality time with some dear people - former roommates and amazing ENC friends, my Scherdell family who gathered to bless me with some cash to spend on "my kids," and last but certainly not least, my best friend's wedding (I keep thinking about Julia Roberts every time I say that ^_^). We had some crazy adventures in preparing for the wedding day (snow storms, for example), but it was all SO worth it and resulted in an amazingly beautiful day and gorgeous bride. ;)
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| Rommates Michelle and Brittney (photo 2011) |
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| Hadn't played with snow for a while... couldn't resist :) |
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| The newly wed Kaeley and Sterling McNeill |
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| My favorite picture of the day :) |
Just today, Kaeley sent me a message with a link to a blog post titled "Single, Satisfied, and Sent." At first glance, a label like this makes one think of the "Jesus is my boyfriend" or "I don't need no man!" type trends that really serve as a cover-up for deeper emotional issues, but I trusted Kaeley to not share with me that kind of fluff. She said, "I hope that God has a nugget for you in it." What I found was more than a nugget. I got a whole chicken sandwich with all the fixins! Read the whole article here. It is worth it, even if you are married.
The author writes about being in the "not-yet married" stage of life and making the most of it for the Kingdom, because even though marriage is good, the fact is that there is way less flexibility once you get to that point.
"With the Spirit in you and the calendar clear, God has given you the means to make a lasting difference for his kingdom. You’re all dressed up, having every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3), with literally everywhere to go."Whoosh! What freedom! This does not mean that I do not long for that relationship which will make me a Mrs., but I am so much more motivated to focus so much more on Christ and make the most of this time. Please pray for me in this area. I have forever been the dreaming girly girl, but I do not want my personal (and God-given!) desires to be a distraction from my focus now.
Lord, may I use the mother-heart you have given me to pour out your unconditional love to everyone I meet from here to Jimani next week and through the year. I believe that you have a greater plan for me than I have for myself and I trust you to use me in ways I could never plan. Help me to be as clay in your skillful hands. Fill me with grace and patience, a gentle spirit, and cover me in your armor as I face each day. I love you, Father.
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