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Day 1307 – What Gets Me Through The Day

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I’ve been slowly making my way through a little book, The Grace and Truth Paradox by Randy Alcorn. It is a nice little book. I wanted to share a few things that stuck out to me…

“God’s grace didn’t get us going and then leave us to get by on our works. Grace didn’t just justify us in the past; it sustains us in the present and will deliver us in the future. Spurgeon said:

‘Our Lord Jesus is ever giving, and does not for a solitary instant withdraw his hand…the rain of His grace is always dropping, the river of His bounty is ever-flowing, and the wellspring of His love is constantly overflowing. As the King can never die, so His grace can never fail.’

Many hear God say, ‘Do more’ and ‘Do better.” But not, “I’ve done it for you – rest.” Yet this is what Jesus meant when He said, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden…Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me…For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30, NASB).

The Greek word teleo was commonly written across certificates of debt when they were canceled. It meant ‘paid in full.’ Just before Christ died, He cried out, “Teleo” – it is finished (John 19:30). Christ died so that the certificate of debt, listing all our sins, could once and for all be marked ‘paid in full.'” The Grace and Truth Paradox, pages 46-47

I read these pages through tears in the very early morning hours (that cup of coffee from last night kept me up until 5. I LOVE working at night!) It was such a good reminder. It. Is. Finished. All my sins, all my imperfections, all the times I don’t feel good enough. Done, taken care of. It’s SO freeing.

I hope this encourages you in some small way. Put down the load you carry. His yoke is MUCH easier.

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Day 1305 – The Beginning Of Another Dream

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I have officially finished typing up the notes from my journals. Why am I typing up notes from my journals you ask? Well, I am writing a book! Originally, it was going to be about my first year as a full-time photographer, but it has become a book about being a Christian small business owner. I have learned so many things over the last year and I truly feel called to write a book about it. I have no idea what it will turn out to be…how many people will actually care about it…but I’m going to write it. 🙂 You know I’ll keep you up to date and share bits and pieces as I go!

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Day 1302 – Even When Your Car Decides To Shut Down While Driving, Give Thanks

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Tonight, I had intentions of visiting the store for Superbowl snacks and groceries. I was also going to try and find some purple hair dye. I know, I know. SILLY to look for the DAY BEFORE the Superbowl. But, I was going to do it.

Not 9 minutes from home, my car died. Like, power failure, all indicators went down. I was actually at a pretty safe spot to pull over and no one was behind me. I sat there for about 45 minutes waiting for Bret to pick me up and looking up what the heck it could be.

I was obviously bummed and kicking myself. It’s been acting a little funny….but still running ok. I was due for an oil change and intended to go either yesterday or the day before. As you know, I’ve been feeling a little under the weather and didn’t get the chance to go. What was great was my dear husband didn’t make me feel worse by making a big deal about picking me up or going to the store OR that I didn’t get the work done. (But I really didn’t think it was THAT bad). Instead, he (several times) said, dude, calm down and offered a fist bump. To say my husband has grown in the past few years is an understatement.

After the store, on the last hill of the drive home, we struggled. Started to slide in the snow. Thankfully, we were in the truck and it’s great in the snow…but it still struggled.

It hit me that if I had been driving my car around in this, I wouldn’t have gotten up the hill. I would have been going the other direction on our home road….and it’s worse on the other route. If it was just me, I would have driven to several stores looking for the hair dye. The snow would have been worse. I could have gotten in a very serious accident and done even more damage to the car. As I realized this I was just overwhelmed by God’s grace in all situations. Sometimes what looks like a bad situation is actually the best thing that could have happened to you.

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

And since it’s snowing, here’s my fav “Bret in the snow” picture. 🙂

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Day 1292 – What A Beautiful Evening! Our Church Really Cares For Their Leaders

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Tonight, I had the honor of capturing some candid pictures at an event at my church.

At our church, we have something called Care Groups. Basically, they are small groups and are like a bible study. There are leaders for each group. Tonight, the pastors put together a VERY lovely dinner for these sweet couples. It was so beautiful, I felt like I was photographing a wedding reception!

Check out the table setup!

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Day 1290 – Hidden In The Bible For A Few Years

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I’ve been meaning to blog about this for a while…

A few years ago, we got some cash for Christmas. We placed it in a bible and haven’t spent it since. Over the years, it has become a symbol of God taking care of us financially. We have been through some tough times over those years, but God has always given us exactly what we need, when we need it. Over the years, our freak out moments “holy cow, how are we going to pay the bills” and the time it takes us to get to “God, you are in charge of our lives” has gotten very small. Just the other day, I voiced some concern about our vehicles needing work and worrying about how we’d pay for it….almost in the same breath, we both said, but God will take care of us. Really, the bottom line is that our greatest need (having our sins forgiven) has been taken care of. Anything else we face can’t compare to that.

We’ve kept this cash in the same spot all this time. It wasn’t until today that I read some of the verses on the page. This one in particular stood out…

“Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God…” Isaiah 35:4a

So, to all who are fearing today. Settle your anxious heart. Behold your God.

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