Back up and running

Hooray! My laptop is fixed! New hard-drive, so I do not have any of my old pictures or anything, but it is nice to start fresh.

So, just a quick update - I have unpacked all our boxes. The house is really starting to take shape.  My new friend Aubrie stopped by and said that it feels so cozy and welcoming already! (she does not realized what a compliment that is).  I am now in search of the perfect rug to pull the living room together.

Earlier this week was a bit rough emotionally. I got to talk to Nick this past weekend, but found myself very discouraged afterward. Someone's voice has never brought such joy to my heart than to hear his. Discouraged at our situation and just not feeling excited about being separated by 3,000+ miles. Today I had to just remind myself and say it out loud "Lord, I surrender my plans to you. I trust that Your plans are better than mine". Found so much comfort by reading Psalm 23. This Psalm now has so much more meaning to me than it ever did before. "The Lord is my shepherd" - He is guiding me and counseling me. "He makes me lie down in green pastures and walk by quiet waters, He restores my soul" - He is my strength and He knows what I need. "Even though I walk through the valley...I will fear no evil because You are with me" - so good to know I am not alone! and to sum it up "Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" - He has good gifts in store! It is a promise that He has made and He is faithful to answer.

So - with that, this week was a reminder to trust in, rely on and confidently lean upon the Lord for all things. 

Pray that you experience His presence this day!
_B_



Comments

  1. KristenAugust 1, 2008 at 3:11 AM

    Hugs to you! Have a bubble bath and a nice cool drink as a date night with the Lord :o) Lord, wrap your big cuddly arms around my sister B.

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  2. ~j~August 1, 2008 at 4:30 AM

    yeah, such a great reminder in the midst of a difficult challenge.. THe Lord is sustaining you and using you as a witness to so many to stay encouraged in the Lord.
    Continue to lean on HIM Becks..
    xo
    j

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  3. JulieAugust 1, 2008 at 6:09 AM

    Bless you, dear one...

    Hugs,
    Julie

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  4. shellyAugust 1, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    thanks for sharing what you are learning! the Lord is faithful!
    love you!

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  5. Ivan and ChrissyAugust 3, 2008 at 9:12 AM

    You are such an encouragement in my life! Thank you for sharing!

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