I Blinked and It was Two Weeks Later
Somehow, I have let two weeks go bye without so much as a peep from me in this space. Like, how did that happen?! As always, I've missed ya'll something serious, but I am still getting adjusted to this whole work-life balance thing. And my job isn't even hard!
Anyways, let me bring you up to speed: I celebrated my 24th birthday last Monday (Labor Day) and really enjoyed it! My family treated me and took me shopping, my sister took me for a mani and pedi, and Toby treated me to shopping, an exhibit, and dinner downtown.
Yesterday, we celebrated the the year anniversary of us being engaged (see video below), and I must say that my heart got a little sad because I can't believe how quickly life is moving! Like, HOW has it been a year since we've gotten engaged?! On one hand, it seems like that was just yesterday. And on the other hand, it seems like it was many moons ago since we've been married for almost nine months. I wish I would have soaked up the bliss of being engaged more, honestly. It was such a sweet time!
Speaking of life passing me by, that is truly one of my fears: looking up and being 80 years old and wondering, what the heck do I have to show for my life? I feel like God is really stirring something in my heart to where I want to live life that is full of purpose, intention, and the Gospel. I don't want to go through life chasing after every high and material thing or status because like King Solomon said, it's like grasping at the wind. I want to wake up at 80 years old and see that someone got to know Jesus because of me, someone's life was impacted because of my obedience to God, marriages are encouraged, disciples are made, friendships and lifelong bonds formed because I slowed down to allow that into my life. Because I said yes to God and no to my fear of failure or human opinion.
I got a little more than three months to continue to work on the goal of being intentional that I set for myself in January, although I plan on making that a lifelong goal for me. I want to end these last months of 2015 with even more fruit from my time pouring to to my relationship with God, my husband, and those we open up our home to. As the weather gets cooler (hello, Fall! Come to Mama!), and people are drawn indoors and slowing down, I want make sure I seize every opportunity of displaying the Gospel to those around me. And I want to slow down too, and sit at Jesus' feet, just like Mary, in this Martha world.
Anyone else feel God stirring something up within them? What do you want your life to look like when you're 80?
Anyways, let me bring you up to speed: I celebrated my 24th birthday last Monday (Labor Day) and really enjoyed it! My family treated me and took me shopping, my sister took me for a mani and pedi, and Toby treated me to shopping, an exhibit, and dinner downtown.
Yesterday, we celebrated the the year anniversary of us being engaged (see video below), and I must say that my heart got a little sad because I can't believe how quickly life is moving! Like, HOW has it been a year since we've gotten engaged?! On one hand, it seems like that was just yesterday. And on the other hand, it seems like it was many moons ago since we've been married for almost nine months. I wish I would have soaked up the bliss of being engaged more, honestly. It was such a sweet time!
Speaking of life passing me by, that is truly one of my fears: looking up and being 80 years old and wondering, what the heck do I have to show for my life? I feel like God is really stirring something in my heart to where I want to live life that is full of purpose, intention, and the Gospel. I don't want to go through life chasing after every high and material thing or status because like King Solomon said, it's like grasping at the wind. I want to wake up at 80 years old and see that someone got to know Jesus because of me, someone's life was impacted because of my obedience to God, marriages are encouraged, disciples are made, friendships and lifelong bonds formed because I slowed down to allow that into my life. Because I said yes to God and no to my fear of failure or human opinion.
I got a little more than three months to continue to work on the goal of being intentional that I set for myself in January, although I plan on making that a lifelong goal for me. I want to end these last months of 2015 with even more fruit from my time pouring to to my relationship with God, my husband, and those we open up our home to. As the weather gets cooler (hello, Fall! Come to Mama!), and people are drawn indoors and slowing down, I want make sure I seize every opportunity of displaying the Gospel to those around me. And I want to slow down too, and sit at Jesus' feet, just like Mary, in this Martha world.
Anyone else feel God stirring something up within them? What do you want your life to look like when you're 80?