He is faithful.

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoner. Isaiah 61:1. I have officially adopted this as my new life verse. I believe this scripture literally nails everything we, as children of God should be about as we journey through this life that we have been so graciously given. If only I could walk out the truth and power that this verse promises. I have seen, typed, edited with this verse a lot today, it being a major focal point on a project I am working on. Pictures and details to come. Once it is complete and I am faced with it on a daily basis- perhaps the reality of it will continue to sink in. That is my hope. And fear to be honest.


This week has been dreary. Both figuratively and literally. The weather has seemed to match my mood and circumstances. Thunder storms with several inches of rain one minute, and the next moment brings sunshine and sneak peaks of spring temperatures. Very similarly, my life seems to be up and down. And I'm not even P.M.S.'ing! You would think after 24 years of "life experience" I would learn that circumstances do not (or should not) control my joy, however this continues to be a raging internal battle that I cannot seem to get victory over. I am so blessed to have a husband by my side that keeps me sane, reminding me of the many things I have to be thankful for and how we always make it. We can always, always find something to be thankful for. I don't even have to put much effort into listing a handful of people (i.e. my crazy family & wonderful friends), memorable events & triumphs (like getting through nursing school), and random objects (such has my warm bed, my camera, & my favorite pair of jeans). So when life is full of uncertainty, anxiety, stress, fear of the unknown, etc....I really need to get hold of the importance of focusing on what I do know- that God has always been and will always be faithful.  And that is one thing I can forever count on.