andeemichelle

So I've been looking at old posts, and have seen them for what they are: old. Also, different. Different because I have realized, I'm not that girl anymore. I've grown...emotionally and spiritually. The Brandon Heath song "I'm not who I was", comes to mind. I'm not who I was back then. I've been steadily changing every month, every week, and every day. I have one special man to thank for that: Jesus. I praise Him for giving me the strength and whatever else is needed to REJOICE in ANY and ALL things. It may be hard (and trust me, it is A LOT harder than it sounds!) This last year has looked nothing like I thought it would, but for that I am thankful. Each day to us is a gift, and learning to look at each day as just that, has been wonderful! Wondering instead of worrying of what each day will hold, and looking and seeing all the blessings I've received on a daily basis has been nothing short of amazing. I've learned two things this last year: ...

I know it has been awhile since i've last blogged, and i can chalk it up to busyness, lazyness, or just lack of knowing what to say...but i'm back. Currently i've been struggling through feeling wanted. I know that may sound weird or crazy, but let me explain. I come from a family of unsaved people, and the boyfriend who is now an ex, was the one of the few encouraging people and best friends i had in this world. Having a best friend like that and then losing them is one of the hardest things i've ever had to go through, but the Lord is good, and i've met and have gotten close to a lot of wonderful young women at my churches that I attend. What happens if the ex/old best friend starts to date again? It gives off a mixture of emotions. Even though I am over the fact that we aren't meant to be together, and am okay with it and moving on....the whole not really having a friendship anymore kills me. I know I need to be patient and cling to the Lord, and I am doing ...

Lately it's been harder for me to read. Lately the devil has been knocking me back down after I get up. Lately life has been a roller coaster, and an emotional one at that. The one thing that never ever changes, is Christ's love for little old me. How awesome is that?! I came across this quote today and it just is so lovely: I can't brag about my love for God because I fail him daily, but I can brag about God's love for me because it never fails. His love never fails! For all us single ladies (all the single ladiesss..yes, i sing that in my head every time!) sometimes we find ourselves looking around instead of looking up. Getting caught up in trying to create our own love story, but in reality only one man can write it perfectly. His story is the greatest love story of all time, and while we are out there looking for relationships, or going through break-ups, Christ is right beside us every step of the way yearning for us, calling to us, telling us over and over again ...