pretty woman.
Finding rest in Him.
"Jesus said: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:28-29).
Find rest in me, Jesus says. But, I haven't been. From morning 'til night, my day is packed. A busybody, I am. The only time I really give to God is the time I spend with him in my car (on my way to work, on my way home...always, on my way somewhere). He gets stuck with my leftovers.
So, my goal this week is to give Him my first. Instead of driving to someone's house to play Monopoly Deal, my challenge is to spend genuine time with Him. Just Him. No distractions. It's sad that the simple act of spending time with Him is a challenge.
So, find rest in Him. It'll be on repeat in my head.
Find rest in me, Jesus says. But, I haven't been. From morning 'til night, my day is packed. A busybody, I am. The only time I really give to God is the time I spend with him in my car (on my way to work, on my way home...always, on my way somewhere). He gets stuck with my leftovers.
So, my goal this week is to give Him my first. Instead of driving to someone's house to play Monopoly Deal, my challenge is to spend genuine time with Him. Just Him. No distractions. It's sad that the simple act of spending time with Him is a challenge.
So, find rest in Him. It'll be on repeat in my head.
Jump then fall
I like the way you sound in the morning
We're on the phone and without a warning
I realize your laugh is the best sound
I have ever heard
I like the way I can't keep my focus
I watch you talk, you didn't notice
I hear the words but all I can think is
We should be together
Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I'll shine for you
Whoa oh, I'm feeling you baby
Don't be afraid to
Jump then fall
Jump then fall into me
Be there, never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me too
So I'm a stay through it all
So jump then fall
I like the way your hair falls in your face
You got the keys to me
I love each freckle on your face, oh
I've never been so wrapped up, honey
I like the way you're everything I ever wanted
I had time to think it oh, over
And all I can say is come closer
Take a deep breath then jump then fall into me
Cause Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I'll shine for you
Whoa oh, I'm feeling you baby
Don't be afraid to
Jump then fall
Jump then fall into me
Be there, never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me too
So I'm a stay through it all
So jump then fall
The bottom's gonna drop out from under our feet
I'll catch you, I'll catch you
And people say things that bring you to your knees
I'll catch you
The time is gonna come when you're so mad you could cry
But I'll hold you through the night until you smile
Whoa oh, I need you baby
Don't be afraid, please
Jump then fall
Jump then fall into me
Be there, never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me too
So I'm a stay through it all
So jump then fall
Jump then fall baby
Jump then fall into me, into me
Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I shine
And every time you're here
Baby I'll show you, I'll show you
You can Jump then fall, jump then fall
Jump then fall into me, into me, yeah
We're on the phone and without a warning
I realize your laugh is the best sound
I have ever heard
I like the way I can't keep my focus
I watch you talk, you didn't notice
I hear the words but all I can think is
We should be together
Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I'll shine for you
Whoa oh, I'm feeling you baby
Don't be afraid to
Jump then fall
Jump then fall into me
Be there, never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me too
So I'm a stay through it all
So jump then fall
I like the way your hair falls in your face
You got the keys to me
I love each freckle on your face, oh
I've never been so wrapped up, honey
I like the way you're everything I ever wanted
I had time to think it oh, over
And all I can say is come closer
Take a deep breath then jump then fall into me
Cause Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I'll shine for you
Whoa oh, I'm feeling you baby
Don't be afraid to
Jump then fall
Jump then fall into me
Be there, never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me too
So I'm a stay through it all
So jump then fall
The bottom's gonna drop out from under our feet
I'll catch you, I'll catch you
And people say things that bring you to your knees
I'll catch you
The time is gonna come when you're so mad you could cry
But I'll hold you through the night until you smile
Whoa oh, I need you baby
Don't be afraid, please
Jump then fall
Jump then fall into me
Be there, never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me too
So I'm a stay through it all
So jump then fall
Jump then fall baby
Jump then fall into me, into me
Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I shine
And every time you're here
Baby I'll show you, I'll show you
You can Jump then fall, jump then fall
Jump then fall into me, into me, yeah
Perfect flattery.
The two most flattering things a boy can say about you (in my opinion):
1) She's my ideal girl.
2) I want to marry her.
Flattering, right? :)
1) She's my ideal girl.
2) I want to marry her.
Flattering, right? :)
yay!
The two shows I'm most excited for this fall are Hart of Dixie and New Girl. The reason? If you know me, you'd know. Rachel Bilson & Zooey Deschanel, of course! I love them.
And, yes - with my tub of frozen plain tart yogurt and wheat thins, I plan on watching these two shows every week. Without fail.
I'm so excited!!!
jam + shortbread.
Linzer cookies are one of my favorite treats because it combines jam + shortbread to make the perfect cookie. If you've never had one before, try this simple recipe. I promise you'll love it.
Tip: Peet's Coffee & Tea has really delicious Linzer cookies. I mean, REALLY delicious. They're kind of expensive, but after 6pm - all Peet's pastries are half off! Cross your fingers and hope they have some left when you drive over after work!
That's all.
the fall.
This fall comes with many blessings.
And, as I'd like to keep some things in my life private - I won't be sharing too much here.
Things are falling into place and hopeful, I am.
Instead of seeing just a couple steps in front of me, I see the bigger picture for what God wants for my life. He wants me to serve Him for all of my days. And, walking forward with complete trust that He has the best plan for me is comforting and exciting.
In East Asia, this verse kept striking my heart: "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9
And, so with His promises in mind - I start my fall with excitement and hope.
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