Well, here it goes!! I finally got around to setting up a new blog, something I have been meaning to do for over a year now. I felt like I have been losing time because I want to keep track of everything the Lord has been teaching me since Dj has been away, and since I have been in Seattle for the summer. I love that the Lord knows us better than we know ourselves, and sometimes when we think He is working in one way, He is doing something completely different. That is exactly how the past few months have been for me. Dj left on March 21. I knew that God had set aside this year for us to grow closer to Him individually, but I have been amazed at how much He has done and continues to do on the daily.
I was pretty bitter and upset about Dj leaving, of course I didn't want to be without him, but Jesus has changed my perspective and my heart about it so so much over the past 5 months. It is crazy to even think that it has already been that long! I was laughing at myself the other day as I thought, I get to see Dj so soon! This is strange! Hah! Who would've thought I would think seeing him in six weeks felt "soon", when it will be six months without him by then!
At first, I really compared our situation with other couples, who got to see each other regularly. Which of course, are not the same, and for my sanity, should not be paralleled. Comparison is a bad thing altogether. I see now that God has a separate plan for my life, and my relationship with Dj. Everyone's walk is different, and Jesus takes you places you'd never think you'd go, much less get through. Praise Him for His sovereignty, and power to give us the peace, strength, and endurance to handle what comes our way!
I felt led to write a blog for quite a while, but never got the motivation to do it until now. The Lord put it on my heart to keep one as a constant reminder of His faithfulness, written proof of all that He is teaching me. Symbolism is really important to me because God has used it in so many ways to draw me closer to Him, see His faithfulness, and help me cling to His promises over the years. I can't even remember all of them, but He's spoken to me through a key necklace, a claddaugh ring, a precious miracle named Chase, my Mema's emerald ring, and vivid visions.
The past few months have been everything I had hoped they'd be and more. It hasn't been the easiest, but being challenged and strengthened to grow in intimacy with Jesus has been more than worth it! I could see the Lord working and moving in Dj and I both, as soon as he got to Korea. We had prayed to be solely focused on the Lord, and that this year would be used to draw us closer to His heart, and His desires for our lives.
At the beginning of the summer, I had no plans for a job, and not a clue as to where I should start, yet, was at complete peace. I honestly hadn't given it much thought or worry. Just a few days after I had asked the Lord for direction, and to show me where He wanted me, my cousin Erin texted me. She offered to let me stay with her and her husband Dave for the summer and intern at her business Coast to Coast Design, LLC. Of course I jumped at the chance, and after the itinerary for my flight was in my inbox the next morning, it was a done deal! With the way everything fell into place, I knew it was the Lord. I prayed that Seattle would be the place to get into a good routine of spending time with Jesus daily, and continue drawing closer to Him.
I was pretty bitter and upset about Dj leaving, of course I didn't want to be without him, but Jesus has changed my perspective and my heart about it so so much over the past 5 months. It is crazy to even think that it has already been that long! I was laughing at myself the other day as I thought, I get to see Dj so soon! This is strange! Hah! Who would've thought I would think seeing him in six weeks felt "soon", when it will be six months without him by then!
At first, I really compared our situation with other couples, who got to see each other regularly. Which of course, are not the same, and for my sanity, should not be paralleled. Comparison is a bad thing altogether. I see now that God has a separate plan for my life, and my relationship with Dj. Everyone's walk is different, and Jesus takes you places you'd never think you'd go, much less get through. Praise Him for His sovereignty, and power to give us the peace, strength, and endurance to handle what comes our way!
I felt led to write a blog for quite a while, but never got the motivation to do it until now. The Lord put it on my heart to keep one as a constant reminder of His faithfulness, written proof of all that He is teaching me. Symbolism is really important to me because God has used it in so many ways to draw me closer to Him, see His faithfulness, and help me cling to His promises over the years. I can't even remember all of them, but He's spoken to me through a key necklace, a claddaugh ring, a precious miracle named Chase, my Mema's emerald ring, and vivid visions.
The past few months have been everything I had hoped they'd be and more. It hasn't been the easiest, but being challenged and strengthened to grow in intimacy with Jesus has been more than worth it! I could see the Lord working and moving in Dj and I both, as soon as he got to Korea. We had prayed to be solely focused on the Lord, and that this year would be used to draw us closer to His heart, and His desires for our lives.
At the beginning of the summer, I had no plans for a job, and not a clue as to where I should start, yet, was at complete peace. I honestly hadn't given it much thought or worry. Just a few days after I had asked the Lord for direction, and to show me where He wanted me, my cousin Erin texted me. She offered to let me stay with her and her husband Dave for the summer and intern at her business Coast to Coast Design, LLC. Of course I jumped at the chance, and after the itinerary for my flight was in my inbox the next morning, it was a done deal! With the way everything fell into place, I knew it was the Lord. I prayed that Seattle would be the place to get into a good routine of spending time with Jesus daily, and continue drawing closer to Him.