Romans 8:28♥

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

//For the good// doesn't mean the things I think I need.

//For the good// is the equiping to glorify Him, the strength to serve Him, the heart and discipline to love him and see others the way he does, the supplies to do His will. My daily bread.

I have been called to live according to his purpose!

I want to live my life surrendered to HIS good in my life.

Fall is here♥

Florida got a late memo about Fall, but atleast some fall characteristics are here! It felt so good to open up my house and let the cool air come through while having a cup of coffee! :) It was 54 degrees yesterday morning! Now we just need the leaves to change colors? OH, wait! That doesn't happen here! Haha!

:♥:Check off list for this fall // Winter in the Fort: ♥:

1) Go to an apple/ pumkin farm--still working on finding a legit place in FL.

2) Getting some sweet hallowen turtle necks and takin hilarious picks with a fall background! HA

3) Hayride

4) Go to New York City during Christmas time (Going December 16th!!!)

5) Bike ride downtown frequently.

6) Start going to the market downtown on Thursday mornings to get flowers, fruit, vegtables, etc...(Insert your laugh at me here!)

7) Write more!

8) Redecorate my house.

9) Meet lots of new people!

10) Start working with Aids victims in Fort Myers// finally found a cool ministry down here!

11) Study South Africa

12) Go to more shows

13) Spend time at the beach as much as possible

14) Go Camping

15) Bonfire

16) Worship night at the beach

17) Thrift stores

18) Roadtrip

19) Christmas card made of liv and I in tacky Christmas sweaters at Walmart!

I gotta get a move on it!

So blessed!

Today I can do nothing but think of how richly blessed I am! The Lord has truelly supplied for my needs! Not always the needs I think I have but the needs to fulfill the journey of living for Him! In Him alone I am satisfied! That is all I got for ya today :) short and sweet!

::My thoughts today::

I have been thinking about way too much today...it's time to spill :)

::1:: The weather is gorgeous outside today! You know how schools have different block days? I was thinking...what if the business world took on a block schedule...When it's raining out/overcast/or 100 degrees you have to be in the office from 9-5. When it's/sunny/ in the 70s or below/humidity free/ a good beach day/ or tropical storm like take the day to live outside and do something adventurous/ creative... Hey, I think it's a good idea!

::2:: Will I ever get out of FL? I do love it here. I've spent most of my years growing up here! My family is here, My friends are here, the beach, my church family and my job is here, but I know I was created to travel and live a life long adventure pursuing my maker and the things he has created me to do! I can't help but get excited every time I think of where He might lead next!!South Africa is my first choice!! :)

::3:: I am a people person, and being in this office alone is getting the best of me...

::4:: Just finished studying my small group lesson for my 8th grade girls! It's a really good lesson!! It was very encouraging for me. It talks about how God created us to SERVE! Serving is a difficult job because sin gets in the way, but we have the opportunity to experience JOY in serving because we have received God's grace! How do we develop a life of service? 1) Find your fit 2) Evaluate your priorities 3) Serve where you are 4) Seek to please God & not others! Man that's good stuff :) I want to develop a life of service!

::5:: Excited to spend some time with my mom tonight! She's coming in to town, and we're going bike riding downtown!!

::6:: I can't wait till the day that I write a check for my last school loan payment!!

::7:: Tomorrow is Friday! My favorite day of the week! I love Fridays cause there's always so much to look forward to! Sometimes that's the best part of doing something...is looking forward to it! Does that make sense?

::8:: I have been a little bummed out the past few days, and I really don't know why! I think the Lord is trying to get my attention! It has been good for me to spend more time with Him!

I will leave you with this verse today that I LOVE and am being reminded of!

Psalm 73:24 & 25
25 Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
26 My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.