Making HIM Your #1

We spend days,  hours,  minutes,  seconds;  so much TIME on things that don't matter. 

 We,  myself very much included,  often put worldly things above God,  which in result, creates a sort of barrier.   Don't tell me you have never went to click on your Facebook app before you even thought to click on your daily devotion or bible verse- because trust me,  I do it too- and WAY too much.  Lately,  God has been really making that obvious to me, and in turn,  I've been trying to work on it.   

Think about it -  seriously,  how easy is it to click on an app,  and how easy is it to "accidentally"  spend twenty minutes scrolling though posts,  pictures,  commenting and liking -  how easy is it?  SO easy.  Then,  you get distracted- you have to put down your phone and get in the shower because,  whoops!  You slept in.  You hurry to get ready,  scurrying around,  all the while frustration is building because rushing always seems to bring up those no good emotions.  You get to work/school and are instantly in a bad mood because guess what you forgot to do this morning??  SEEK HIM.  

That situation above,  has been me one too many times.  I am not perfect,  and there are absolutely mornings when I still fall prey to this.  We're human,  and we are going to have our days.  Days when things just don't go right,  and days where we just can't get it together and that's OKAY.  BUT,  I promise you- if  you make it a point to take action and SEEK him out on a daily basis; if you start your day with Jesus,  and spend time dwelling on his word,  and praying,  then,  I PROMISE you that your day will go better.  You see,  God blesses those that seek him.  He is always there,  and he never leaves our side,  but in order to have that intimate relationship with Christ we have to do our part,  too.  Jesus loves you,  and he deserves SO much.  Make it a point today to SEEK HIM.  Seek him with your whole heart,  and just watch- your day will go so much better.  

Xo, 

Faith 

WHY I've Chosen to Wait

Wait.

Why have I chosen to wait?  & what am I waiting on? 

I've talked about this with my family and a few other people,  but I've chosen to share simply because now,  everyone who reads this will know.  I treat this post as a form of accountability.  

I have made a promise to God,  and to myself that the next time I share a kiss with someone will be on my wedding day.  

I know it seems crazy,  and many will truly never understand,  or see the importance and that's okay.  This isn't for show,  or to stand out,  though I know I certainly will. 

 I'm doing this because I love God.  Because I cherish every minute,  every second of living for him and being a light for him.  Because I want God to remain the one MOST important part of my life.  Because I want to keep my focus on God,  on his word,  and on serving him.  

Because- quite honestly,  I want to be so focused on God,  so focused on his word,  that the ONLY way anyone will ever come into my life will be through him.  I know that by setting this standard for myself,   I'm setting myself apart,  and that's absolutely okay with me.  I also know that though this is very different from what society considers "normal,"  but I am not of this world.  I am a child of the one true king,  the one who gave his very life to give me mine.  The one who never let's me down,  never disappoints me,  never leaves my side,  and who ALWAYS loves me.  This desicion to keep him first always- is the very LEAST I could do.  

To all my ladies out there reading- guard your hearts.  I'm not saying you also have to refrain from kissing,  but protect yourself.  Don't throw your heart around like it's no big deal.  Don't let every guy that walks into your life have a piece of you.  Keep yourself pure.  Cherish yourself,  and all that you are.  But above all else- keep GOD the #1 priority,  and he my ladies,  HE will NEVER disappoint you.  

Proverbs 4:23

"above all else,  guard your heart for everything you do flows from it"

Xo,  

Faith 

Let God be God

Life is crazy,  no doubt,  and in this crazy life,  It's only natural to plan things.  Everyone seems to want an answer these days.  If you are going into high school people want to know what you want to do with your future.  If you graduate high-school,  people want to know where you're going to college.  If you aren't going to college,  people want to know THEN WHAT?

But- the thing is,  sometimes we just don't know. &  guess what?  That's OKAY.  Life is crazy,  and we aren't promised tomorrow,  so why stress about it? 

I am a very firm believer of letting God be in absolute control of everything- that includes my future.  Am I going to college right now?  No.  Does that mean I'll never get some kind of secondary education?  No.  I've chosen to let God have the reigns with my life.  I've chosen to let God be in control of who he leads into my life.  I've chosen to let God be in complete control,  period.  I encourage you all to do the same! It isn't easy,  but when you have an almighty father who is MORE than willing to take all of your burdens and worries over,  why not let him?  He wants us to lean unto him for EVERYTHING, not just some things.  

It's NOT:

"Sorry God,  I know you are always there for me,  but this whole relationship thing,  I'll just handle that,  you can step back."

It IS:

"God,  I know you are always there for me,  and I thank you so much for that.  Lord,  you be in control of my life.  Lead me,  guide me,  Mold me,  and help become who you've designed me to be. "

When you stop trying to handle everything,  and when you make the decision to let God be God- THAT is when things will start falling into place.  I promise.  

Xo,  

Faith 

Fireside Thoughts

Summer time is my absolute favorite.  Lots and lots of sunshine,  good talks,  and long days spent with the ones I love.  Sitting out late by the fire is one of my most favorite things.  It's also a time I can really just be still.  I can sit back,  and think and talk to God.  I'm so thankful.  So,  so blessed.  So grateful.  So happy!  My life has been a complete and crazy whirlwind of changes this past year -  in the best way possible.  Ask anyone who knows me- and they will most certainly agree.  Sure,  losing weight is awesome,  and I'm so thankful for that,  but what has also changed is my relationship with Christ.

I can honestly say that I have never in my life been closer to God than I am now.  What an incredible feeling!  I can't even put into words the joy I feel.  God is blessing my life beyond belief.  He is placing people in my life at all the right times.  He knows the desires of our hearts.  He knows what we need and when we need it.  I,  for a long time,  wrestled with the fact of accepting that I'm not following the "norm"  of this world.  Meaning,  I'm not attending college,  not working in what some would consider an "official job," and just all in all,  I'm doing things so out of the ordinary.  But that's just me.  I'm unordinary.  &  I'm OKAY with that.  So,  I'm not your average girl,  but I'm me- and I'm pretty proud of "me."  I've come such a long way,  and I love all of the unexplainable joy I've gained.  God designed you to be you- so be YOU.  Don't try to fit in with everyone else around you.  Ask for God's guidance in your life,  listen,  and follow.  God has INCREDIBLE plans for your life!  I know this unexplainable joy I'm feeling- will only get BETTER!
Now tell me that doesn't make you just a little bit excited?!  I don't know about y'all,  but I sure can't wait to see what God has waiting on me!

Xo,
Faith

Be YOU; unapologetically

Holy cow! I know,  it's been forever since I've last written.  What can I say?  Life is CRAZY.  I recently started a full time nannying job that keeps me on my toes- with three little ones I'm sure you can imagine!  (insert crazy face emojis here)  ;)

Anyways,  aside from all of that...  I have been,  like all of you,  witnessing major changes all around us.  This world is becoming one,  crazy place!  With that said, and I'm sure as you all can imagine I've been on it when it  comes to posting lots of scripture on my social media accounts.  I don't do it to "fit in," because in fact,  it makes me stand out. Which brings me to point- be YOUrself.  If someone wants to call you names, let them.  If someone wants to gossip about you,  let them. The Bible says we are BLESSED if we are persecuted for standing for Jesus.  We are BLESSED!

It's sad to see,  but so many are afraid to be themselves.  Afraid to speak up,  continuing to hide in the back ground.  But y'all!  That's just it- we are called to be SOLDIERS of the Lord.  We are his army and we need to act as such!  Think of what could happen if we all United as one body of Christ standing on his word- holding onto his truths.  How incredible would that be?!

Even if it means you lose friends,  and get made fun of- Be yourself,  stand for your beliefs,  and never let anyone tell you that you can't! Remain steadfast,  and never stop serving the one who put breath in you.   Jesus loves you so much.

Xoxo,  Faith