Thursday, July 29, 2010
wild grape
Sunday, July 25, 2010
amen
“Lord, help me to learn how to hang on tight to You when my life is rocked by dramatic change. Empower me to trust You and not to panic or fight for control. Help me to stop confusing a change in my circumstances with a change in my security status. You are my security, O God. You are the one sure thing. When everything around me shakes, You are unshakable. Nothing has the propensity to reveal false gods to me like a sudden change in my circumstances. Help me to see them and surrender them instantaneously. Use change to provoke what needs changing in me, Lord, and to increase my appreciation of the only One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” - Beth Moore -
Saturday, July 24, 2010
tea & crumpets
Friday, July 23, 2010
"big girl" Bible
Thursday, July 22, 2010
vanilla milkshake
I know this blogpost doesn’t really tie in with my latest postings, but you didn’t think I’d forget about my Pop Tart Project, did you? It has almost been a year and I’m only halfway through (exactly why I didn’t set a timeline), though the thought of being halfway through gives me some extra motivation to see this thing to the end!
What’s next on my lineup? Vanilla Milkshake. I cannot tell you how thrilled I was to see that this particular box also accompanied a 25% less sugar label. Coming in with only 11 grams of sugar is pretty good considering most “healthy” granola bars have that many grams or more – look it up! So here’s what I thought…
Toasted: Yummy! It tasted just like vanilla cake frosting. I especially love that they are covered in rainbow sprinkles, a personal favorite of mine.
Frozen: GREAT! No wonder they call it vanilla MILKSHAKE – this one tastes the best cold.
As Is: Kinda bland…I guess that’s what happens when you reduce the sugar. I will say that toasting and/or freezing this particular pop tart made a huge difference.
Pop Tart Fact: Pop-Tarts are not vegetarian/vegan-friendly because they are made with gelatin, an animal by-product.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
27 dresses
Saturday, July 17, 2010
hope
I have a destiny that is yet awaiting me
My life’s not over, a new beginning’s just begun
I have a hope, I have this hope
God has a plan, it’s not to harm me
But it’s to prosper me and to hear me when I call
He intercedes for me, working all things for my good
Though trials may come I have this hope
I will yet praise Him, my great Redeemer
I will yet stand up and give Him glory with my life
He takes my darkness and He turns it into light
I will yet praise Him, my Lord my God
My God is for me, He’s not against me
So tell me whom then, tell me whom then shall I fear
He has prepared for me
Great works He’ll help me to complete
I have a hope, I have this hope
Goodness and mercy, they’re gonna follow me
And I’ll forever dwell in the house of my great King
No eye has ever seen all He’s preparing there for me
Though trials may come, I have this hope
There’s still hope for me today
‘Cause the God heaven loves me
Friday, July 16, 2010
unwritten
I quit my job today.
I’m sure everyone feels like I owe him or her some sort of explanation – I mean, you don’t just quit your job. But here’s the thing, I could answer every question you could possibly have about why I did what I did, but the main reason (and the only one that really matters) is that God has called me home. Just like He did for the Israelites in the wilderness, He has moved my cloud. And if there is one thing I’ve learned about reading the Old Testament, it is that God does not like disobedience. I will gladly follow where He leads because I know HE knows what’s best.
I can’t say it was the easiest decision I have ever made. It was something I’ve wrestled with for a while now. After all, I finally put down some roots, made great friends, and I had a job in my field – something a lot of my friends wish they had. And I know Satan has been working overtime in trying to tear my heart apart. From the outside it must seem like the dumbest decision – quitting my job in a bad economy, no job to fall back on, a gap in my resume. And I think there is a lesson to be learned in that…it is easy to be selfish and desire the security of a job, but if I place my hope, trust, and value in my success in the workplace I will always be disappointed. My hope and trust are in God and knowing that He is preparing me for something big.
Last week while I was doing my devo, I got a little confirmation of my decision when I read this:
“Following your life purpose will disappoint someone in your life, perhaps even many someones. Not following it will disappoint you and dishonor why you are here.” – Ellen Miller
So what’s next? That’s the exciting/scary part. I plan on really investing time in my magazine (Lily Girl’s Magazine), a calling that has been so close to my heart for so long now…and the rest is up to God!
To anyone that’s been hurt by my decision to leave…I am so sorry.
And a big THANK YOU to all who sent encouraging texts, e-mails, and Facebook messages after I asked for an extra dose of prayer this morning. The power of prayer is amazing – I have had an unexplainable peace and joy all day and your messages have been full of encouragement and love. Just take a look at this…
Miranda Canady could use an extra dose of prayer this morning...
Susan Pringels Horton and Stephen AkaFix Jordan like this.
Sheila Savage Branson U got it sister
Pamela Foster Young Were two or more are gathered...............
Camille Deel Coming ur way!
Aleta Canady You got it, call me later
Brieanna Canady always. i love you
Jennifer Keaton Miranda! Your one of the most amazing woman i know!! Your thoughtful and kind, gentle yet strong, a great listener as well as you provide wise counsel! Your adventurest yet you take joy in the everyday, small things of life!! If only I had met you sooner in life ;) but God's timing is PERFECT!! TRUST HIM and i'm praying for you!! Love ya, Jen
Beth Jackson been praying...can't wait to chat. ♥ u!
God is good. All the time.