awkwardisoverrated

This defined by the world's standards would be riches, fame & prestige.  What happens when you haven't acquired all of these things?  What happens if living your best life looks completely upside down to the world's view?  Does it mean that this is not your living your best life?!? I don't think so. What if we redefined it by our standard?  better yet why don't we just use God's standard?!! Easy? No! Worth it?  Yes :) I say this because when we're in charge we take control of our destinies, we decide what our purpose and motivation is for living.  When we choose to surrender this to God, it's super hard cause you're never in control.  Like you have moments where you can think yes I've got this, I'm going where I want to, and then humility comes ha!  This has been a consistent thing in my life that's happened.  Nevertheless I'm glad God doesn't give up on me. I've been reflecting on my 29 years and am in awe of ho...

Ever had a season where it feels like every situation is a way of God growing you.  That's where I'm currently at.  I'm super uncomfortable, and doing things I never thought I'd be able to do.  Having conversations, saying & doing things I know I never anticipated. You know when you're growing, you have this idea of where you'd ideally like to be, but you undercover don't think you'll ever get to.  It's a stink way of thinking, but this was me.  Still me to a degree.  Which tells me I've been putting a lot more faith in myself than actually God Himself which is bad.  I'm making the decision to stop believing the lie that I'm limited to my experiences, because it's in these moments where I've listened & obeyed the voice of God that freedom and growth has happened. So grateful to God that I've been able to engage in hard conversations that have been so awkward but ended up being the most freeing things ever.  I'v...