Hopeful Anticipation

I am so glad I started blogging

There is something so special about journaling

How God is working in, around and through me and my life

This July would be 2 years since I wrote my first blog

I started because I knew God was up to something in my life

I didnt want to forget those moments I felt God leading me

 

I decided to look back and see what I wrote one year ago today

The funny thing is, what I wrote one year ago is exactly what I needed to hear TODAY



You see, I was right

He is up to something

I may not know exactly what He is up too

but I know its different and better than I would have planned

I look back and see how God used me one year ago to empower me TODAY

one year later

 

I am still learning to trust Him daily

One day at a time

Still holding onto hopeful anticipation

But I feel Him moving more than ever

And I just need to continue to surrender and let Him lead me

 

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Hopeful Anticipation
March 25th, 2013
 

To say I have a lot going on is an understatement

The major theme these past two weeks has been TRUST

Trust God

Trust His path

Trust His planned purpose for my life

 

But He wants us to do more than just trust Him

We are called to trust with hopeful anticipation

 

"Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.”

Psalm 37:7

 

Surrendering your life means:
 

- Following God’s lead without knowing where he’s sending you

 

- Waiting for God’s timing without knowing when it will come

 

- Expecting a miracle without knowing how God will provide
 

- Trusting God’s purpose without understanding the circumstances

 

Waiting on Me means directing your attention to Me in hopeful anticipation of what I will do next. It entails trusting Me with every fiber of your being, instead of trying to figure things out yourself. Waiting on Me is the way I designed you to live all day, every day. I created you to stay conscious of Me as you go about your daily duties. I have promised many blessings to those who wait on Me; renewed strength, living above one's circumstances, resurgence of hope, awareness of My continual Presence. Waiting on Me enables you to glorify Me by living in deep dependence on Me ready to do My will. It also helps you to enjoy Me, in My presence is fullness of Joy.

- Jesus Calling

Notice that it says what HE will do

Not Jessie's next move, but His

I am need to hand over every part of my life

Not just my social life, or my work life but ALL areas

Big or small, God wants MY every detail to be entrusted to Him

I am learning daily what it really means to be "continually conscious of Him"

Continually conscious that He is doing His work in every detail of my life

I know that life wont always be easy

Life can get ugly, hard and uncomfortable

But if our God can create something as beautiful and peaceful as the sunset

Then I know He has something even more beautiful planned for His children

Let Go and Let God

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Abundant Life

I believe my life should be directed, inspired and lived by the Words and instructions by the Bible 

However, there are some key verses that really inspire me and my life 

This is one of them

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

John 10:10 

Contrary to popular belief, after we dedicate our lives to Christ He doesn't want us just sitting around, twiddling our thumbs, and waiting for heaven

He wants us to LIVE

We are not created to just exist, but truly live

 Live an abundant life

Full life

What does that entail?

Well, it is different for all of us 

But I think following your dreams and passions is a good place to start

Speaking of passions, I think I am starting to like love photography 

I LOVE pictures, words and quotes-anything that gets me inspired

I mean I really love pictures

A picture really is worth a thousand words

I also want to start sharing and documenting more with pictures

My good ol' iPhone is not going to cut it anymore

I am in the search for a good camera 

In meantime I am going to borrow my sister and brother in laws

Here are some pictures from my weekend starting with the obviously the cutest one

Welcome to my parents backyard

My quiet time today

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Phil. 1:3 

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Spring of Hope

 

 

It is officially spring time!

 

I dont know about you but something about spring makes me incredibly giddy

After a long winter in Seattle, trust me when I say we are ready for spring

 

It is the little bit of sun that peeks through my window

The tulips that start to appear around greenlake

 The fresh smell of flowers and fresh cut grass

The flower blossoms on the end of branches

 

There is a mind shift that happens to me when spring comes

After a long season of winter, I start to see light

There is beauty

There is something to look forward too

 

 

Spring is my symbol of hope

 

"See, I am doing a new thing!

Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?

I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."

Isaiah 43:19

 

Just like the small changes of spring

I feel a change in my life too

I don't know exactly what that will entail but God keeps showing me,

in nature and in life
that new things are coming for me

 

 

 

Do not be afraid

He has been preparing me

He will provide

I am trusting

 

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways submit to Him,
and He will make your paths straight."

proverbs 3:5-6

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Five on Friday- My week through Instagram

Happy Friday!

It is one of those weeks where I am yelling from the roof tops my window

Thank Goodness Its Friday!

It is not a surprise that I love Instagram

I also love my morning time devotions

However, I have a little horrible habit of going straight to social media instead of the Word first

I dont know if I am the only one who has this problem

It is so easy to turn off my alarm on my phone and then touch the Instagram app or Facebook app

I mean really Jessie? What could possibly go on in the last 7 hours that you need to know?

Answer- NOTHING is more important 

With that, I have decide during this season of Lent I have given up social media  and to turn straight to the Word first. Some mornings easier to abstain than others but I have found I creating this habit and going to the Word I am filled with more peace for my day

Anyway, that was a side note for this Five on Friday

Here is my week through Instagram 

Monday 

My worst nightmare is happening at work right now

Monday started off with an empty canister of Spark

I cant go a couple hours without one, so yes 8 hours was horrible

#gotenergy #gotspark 

Tuesday 

"Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. 
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us " Hebrews 12:1
He hasnt marked the path the way I planned, but finally finding my stride
#surrender #betterthanimagined #lifeisnotasprint

Still training for my half May 4th down in California

My friend Jamil and Lisa will be running with me

I still cant believe this will be my 4th half

I never thought I would be a runner

Never say never I guess!

Wednesday 

The time is now! 
My brother and his roommates are about to start on a journey to healthier and sustainable lifestyle starting with the AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge to give them a kick start! I am looking forward to coaching them to reach their goals but more importantly create a healthy lifestyle
#thetimeisnow #gotenergy #lookfeelandperformbetter

Are you ready for a change?

Do you need more energy?

Want to feel better?

Advocare is not a diet but a lifestyle change

Ask me about the 24 Day Challenge

I would love to coach you too! 

Thursday (but really Friday)

#TBT 2006 on Friday 

My partner in crime for life

Nothing is better than going through life with a sister 

Friday 

Advocare Oasis and HGTV with the roommate
#mykindafridaynight

Ending my night and week with what I love best

A low key night with AdvoCare Oasis tea and HGTV

Actually, I think my roommate is going to start Space Jam

Yes, Space Jam #nojudgement

With that I say goodnight, God Bless and Happy Friday!

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Simple, really

When I get overwhelmed in life,  I sometimes feel I have no time to even process my thoughts

And trust me that happens, ask my friends as they talk to me and I stare blankly at them

When this happens, I know I am neglecting the basic disciplines of my life

Pray, read, meditate

Pray, read, meditate

Praying we'll begin to gain a godly perspective
 Reading and spending time with God causes the pressures of life to dissipate
 Meditation brings peace

Pray, read, meditate

Pray, read, meditate

simple, really
but why do I so easily forget?

My co-worker sent me this devotion today

Thankful for good timing because Lord knows I needed a reminder

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Our time spent with the Lord has a dramatic impact on our daily life.

When we set aside periods to meditate upon His Word and listen to what He's telling us,

we'll start to notice both subtle and dramatic changes taking place.

First, we'll begin to gain a godly perspective.

Certainly the apostle Paul was mindful of this; he actively prayed for himself

and others to have the Lord's outlook

When we start to see with enlightened eyes, the world—along with its joy and pain—

becomes much clearer as does our understanding of how to deal with circumstances.

Second, spending time with God causes the pressures of life to dissipate.

Jesus warned His disciples that they would face trouble in this world (just as all of us will),

but He assured them that they had no real reason to be afraid.

Why fear a foe that Christ has already conquered

Third, meditation brings peace.

In this troubled world, we frequently find ourselves in need of a tranquil heart,

which can be attained only through Jesus

Paul tells us that the world is not even capable of understanding God's peace

let alone able to offer us any kind of authentic serenity

While a desire for personal reward should not be our only reason for spending time with the Lord,

there are indeed wonderful blessings in store for those who meditate on His Word.


"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus"
Phi. 4:7

Pray, read, meditate

Simple, really

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Favorite Five on Friday

 Favorite time of day

morning time

 

Mornings have been not always my favorite

I would want to sleep right through them

Waking up early to read the Word or devotional?

Crazy talk

It was not until I felt something missing in my life

I needed more of Him

Three years ago I committed to waking up early twice a week

2 became 3, then 4...

Now, the mornigs are my absolute favorite time of day

Even on days I can sleep in I make sure I wake up before my day starts

 I look forward to sharing that time with the Lord

And my hot cup of Spark of course :)

 

Favorite little guy..EVER!

 

Seriously, this little guy has stolen my heart!

He has shown me a love so deep I never knew was possible

This role as an auntie provides more joy than I ever knew possible

And it keeps getting better...

I get another little man in April!

Auntie life is the best

Favorite Football Player

 

Jason Witten- TE Dallas Cowboys

 

 I kept this FCA magazine back in 2012

I always love reading how athletes use their platform for His Glory

To make an impact for His Glory

Fast forward two years
 

Jason Witten is a sports endorser for Advocare
 I got the honor of listening to him speak

I was in Dallas last week for Advocare leadership

He surpassed all my expectations

I am forever a fan

 

Favorite memory from last weekend

AdvoCare Leadership Conference

Casino Night fun!

I have made the most amazing friends through my journey with Advocare

These women inspire me daily with their BIG dreams and hardwork

We got to play dress up last weekend for the Presidents Party

 

 

 Favorite Friday Verse 

 

Thank you Jesus!

This verse brings me such joy

We will sin

We will fail

Every. Single. Day

Multiply times a day

 

But you know what?

We don't have to live in constant fear, guilt or shame

He does not condemn us

We have been redeemed

We have been forgiven

We are LOVED

 

 

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One Year Ago

 

 

 

One year ago

I had my friend come share AdvoCare with my family

not knowing where this would lead
 

 One year ago last night

I shared AdvoCare with more belief and passion

With more friends and family

With more conviction the products are life changing

Than I ever imagined

 

But the friends I am meeting and helping along the way,

the training I am receiving,

dreams becoming bigger

Those are what this journey is all about

 #thisisfun #allstartedwith24daychallenge
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Continue to Follow

Do you ever find yourself wondering where you are going?

Where God is taking you?

Some days it is easier for me to see His plan for my life

Some days I feel lost and out of control

You see,

The Lord as placed BIG dreams on my heart 

He has placed BIG vision and goals and a platform

I see those dreams

I feel them

But I also have doubts

I have fears

 HOW I am supposed to get there?

WHERE I am supposed to go?

Most days, I feel my dreams are so big I am on this journey alone

If I told anyone just what I dream, they wouldn't understand

I have come to understanding this is ok

Just breathe

Just trust 

Continue to follow Him

Dear Jessie, 

You are on the right path. 

Listen to Me, and less to your doubts. 

I am leading you along the way I designed just for you. 

Therefore, is it a lonely way, humanly speaking. 

But I go before you as well as alongside you, 

so you are never alone. 

Do not expect anyone to understand fully My ways with you anymore than you can comprehend My dealings with others. 

I am revealing to you the path of Life, day by day, and moment by moment. 

As I said to my disciple Peter, so I repeat to you: Follow Me. 

- Jesus Calling

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