They are filled with the trials of everyday life, but as I was thinking about it last night, and as I pleaded with the Lord to be with me... that I wanted so much to be close to Him; it was as if I kept getting the same answer. A quiet whisper that spoke straight into my heart:
Draw nigh unto Me and I WILL draw close to you.
Spend time with Me... abide in My presence and I will be with you always.
It is so simple.
All it takes is a willing and open heart. Because I believe that when we make time to fellowship with the Saviour then He will reside in our hearts. When we abide in Him and keep our focus on the race then His strength is ours: He will win the battles through us. And yet when we take our eyes off of the cross, when we become self-centered and push God out or set Him on the back burner; then He will go. He never forces Himself on anyone... that is the beauty of it all.
So it is up to us. A simple choice. A giving up of one's rights.
So besides that, here is a bit of what my life has been like recently... the little big blessings that the Lord has sent my way.
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Dates with my brother: I seriously believe that I have one of the best brothers in the world. He is so caring and always looks out for my well-being. His protectiveness is so amazing and I don't know what I would do without him. He listens to my rambling and laughs at my jokes. We must have the same brain waves because we can think of the same thing at the same time. Or our eyes go to the same thing at once...We've done a spontaneous movie night at home while Mom and Dad were on a date, so we just got pizza; had soda and watched the movie. The other day I woke up to find a bunch of daffodils sitting on the counter with a little note beside them; it totally blew me away that he would buy his Mother and sister flowers.
Just today we went out shopping; went by where he works, and got coffee. The shop was full so we sat outside and held on to our pastries and coffee for dear life. (I let go of my coffee for a minute; the wind picked up and the pastry blew over and knocked my cup over. :/)
But needless to say, it was totally amazing. We talked about nothing and everything... our conversation changing thread every couple minutes.
Before I bore you to tears; may I just say that I have an amazing brother? like really amazing.
I am so blessed.
Nearly spring days: It was wonderful to be able to sit outside and not freeze. even the tulips and tree tops are getting the message. I am thrilled about the idea of feeling the warmth of the sun again. about getting baby chicks. (maybe. hopefully.) about seeing the first shoots of green grass spring up from the ground. about flip-flops...
Seeing friends you haven't seen in a while: I was so blessed to see one of my amazing friends again. Katie has been such an inspiration and encouragement to me and to see her again, and to be able to talk with her was the highlight of my week.
Finishing my book: Yes!! I have finished my first complete/full length novel! I am so thankful that the Lord has helped me with this book and that He has given me the inspiration to write it. On a side note; I just want thank you guys so much for all the encouragement and all the kind words you have given me regarding this book. You guys are the best.
(before I forget: you should be able to purchase the book within the next week on Amazon.)
Talking with my Daddy: there is nothing quite like a Dad. what can I say? I keep being reminded and overwhelmed by how blessed I am to have such an amazing Dad. He's always been there for me; encouraging me and helping me on. He has taught me so many things: like getting back up after I've fallen. thinking with a clear and open mind. listening to both sides of the story. My daddy has instilled within me the joy of wonder. Or, in other words, the thrill of learning. He has told me that in order to know what the truth or right way is in this world; one does not need to study what is wrong, but simply... what is right. And through that, you will know what it is that is wrong.
My parents are my best friends... and as I write this, my heart aches. because I am so very blessed!
Piano recitals: I always get so nervous whenever I have one of these performances on my schedule. it doesn't matter how much I practice, it seems that I always get the shakes in my fingers. Like always, I begged the Lord to steady my hands, but there was something different about this time. Something welled up within my heart and it was like my soul was singing the words:
these songs are for You, Lord. I place myself into Your care. may all the glory go to You...
please steady my hands.
It is not easy to explain. but He was there... watching over me and He helped me every bit of the way. I am so thankful for His love.
anyway... I could go on and on. :) I feel so blessed and yet so unworthy.
your friend,
Amy Jane
((p.s- for those that are interested, I just posted on my writer's blog!))
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