Joy

God has taught me so much in the last few months.. Mainly, how truly blessed I am. I can't imagine my life any different. He brought Matt and I to Ohio for a purpose..a purpose I am now seeing daily. I have made some amazing friends, girls I feel so connected with. I am so encourage by these sweet girls..they are such Godly sweet girls..and there focus it on Jesus..instead of this world..exactly what I needed. At times, this world can look so appealing.. but, it will let you down every single time! That new want or thing never completely satisfies us.. We always want more, nothing is every "good enough." The world tells ya to carry all the worry/stress on yourself instead of leaning on Him. He didn't create us to do it all by ourselves, that's why he desires that personal relationship with us. This is all become so real in my life, and for that I am blessed! I am blessed to have Godly parents, praying I can be the same for Presley.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
 I am really for the first time ever, seeing how to have true Joy. I remember back in high school, Dr. Rogers (my pastor at the time) preached a sermon on true Joy.. He said if you put Jesus 1st, Others 2nd, and Yourself last that will = JOY!

I have learned so much through the Ladies Bible Study at church..I have grown leaps and bounds! I am super excited to start the new one in a few weeks!! Here is the one I am leaning towards ( we get to pick from several) Faithful, Abundant, True Bible Study

Other things that are giving me a little piece of Joy at the moment :)

My sweet friend Ashley introduced me to the most amazing candle ever.. Seriously. It is awesome!

What the website says about the scent. See they even said best candle ever. :)

Maple honey.

 Grandma used to cure all ailments with her special cup of warm spirits dashed with lemon juice. The best part was the spoonful of maple honey. And does this candle ever cure your senses! Get ready for the best candle ever.

AND a very big thing..I found out my camera isn't broken-- just got set to a custom setting..causing it to not take pics.. YAY.. it does, however need to be cleaned.. but, I can handle that! Don't sweat the small stuff..huh? I was trying so hard to not be upset..and thankfully, it would have been for nothing. I am so proud I didn't let it ruin my holidays :)