To Be Loved.....

I've been wondering why women long to be loved. I talk with my girlfriends candidly about how we're so fabulous-yet find ourselves "unloved". Of course we are loved- our friends and families love us dearly, but to experience intimacy with a companion- one who chooses to love us because he acknowledges how fabulous we truly are. In my young life, I have come to learn (although it has been painful) that relationships are difficult. Often what makes them difficult (and painful) is love- something that should be easy, painless, and natural. In my wondering as to why I feel the need to be loved I am discovering a certain truth- we were created by God- God is love. When God formed us and knitted and wired us together He placed in us a desire to be loved. This is why we care and nurture others. This is why we love a hug from friends and family. This is also why when we experience people who do not love we are heartbroken and saddened. Oh what it must do to the heart of our Creator when we fail to embrace Him. When we ignore who He is and what He has done for us. When we deny the love that He has for us. I'm learning to fall in love with the Lover of my soul. I pray that you who feel you are unloved, unworthy of love would see the love that Jesus Christ has for you and that you would accept it and too fall in love with the Lover of YOUR soul!

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder!

I was recently (like today) watching a show on television about various beauty treatments and ideas of beauty from other countries. I sat in shock at how displeased we are so many times at our appearance. This is true for females, males, skinny, plump, good hair, bad hair, etc. We are obsessed with beauty and what we consider to be beautiful.

My heart quickly responded to the Lord. I wonder how sad He is when we are unhappy with what we look like and when we fret on our beauty? Beauty is of course in the eye of the beholder. Beauty is also in the Eye of the Creator. Wow! I remembered what David wrote in the 139 Psalm "For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." When we were created God created us and knit us to stand and trust that we were made fearfully and wonderfully!! This of course brought a smile to my face and a sigh to my heart remembering this truth! I was then led to Proverbs 31, the wife of noble character, a lady I strive to become. In verse 30 it says, "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." How true is this!?! Trends and fashions may come in and out of style, weight may fluctuate, hair may change color or fall out altogether, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. I desire to be a woman to be praised!!

I just wanted to remind you (along with myself) that God has created us in His image. He loves us and adores us just the way we are. To the Creator we are beautiful!!! Behold Him, as He beholds you!

Hate to Wait!

Well, it sure has been a long time since I last posted a blog. I'm hoping you haven't hated waiting. I've come to realize that I hate to wait. I'm thinking I'm not the only one with this problem, but it is definitely a problem I'm not wanting to deal with. Last night, I came home from a trip and was unpacking and putting away my groceries and jamming out with the Lord. We were listening to John Waller and his song "While I'm Waiting" came on and ministered to me in a big way. I kept thinking about all the things I've been waiting for and I began to see many of the attitudes I have during these waiting periods. Let me just say, that they aren't characteristics of Christ. The Holy Spirit quickly broke my heart and began to work something within. During my time of waiting, I am going to seek the Lord passionately, develop a stronger prayer life, be active in ministry, and develop myself as a true "Lady in Waiting".

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience

While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it’s not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait

I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting on You, Lord

I wanted to include the song lyrics by John Waller.