It's come...

For a year and a half, I've been waiting for this day to come. I know this is a step in the journey that i can't miss. I have been anticipating this move for quite some time now.
Over the past 8 months, it's been quite the challenge. I've been sick more often than not, and i mean the kind of sick when you can't even make it out of bed. I've dealt with plenty more than i would have chosen. However, now i look back and wouldn't trade any of it. The Lord has taught me so much. He has pushed me and refined me.
I love HIM! I truly love HIM! This life is pointless without him!
I can't wait to see my friends, although saying goodbye to family is hard. Especially my ninny and lil nephew. But more than anything, I look foreward to serving the one I love. To pouring out this love he has given me to those who need it.
:D
Love always
lys

The Secret of our heart

We have a hidden secret. Not many will speak of this deeply rooted desire. It runs our life. We try and satisfy this desire in so many different ways. Depending on your past, your heart, your surroundings, the people and things that influence you most depends on what you turn to for this satisfaction.
Some turn to food, others to every person of the opposite gender that they can get along with. Some turn into themselves and become hermits, while others cling for every bit of attention they can get a hold of.
It's the desire, the longing, the deeply rooted essential part of life. with out it we don't function as we should.
Its LOVE!
Love, true love, satisfies all. Love lasts, no more short term, quick fixes. Love is everlasting. Love overflows. Love abounds. Love never fails.
Cling to Love. Love will pull you out of the worst slump.
Love speaks truth. Love is truth. Love is life. Love is more beautiful than words can describe.

LOVE ALWAYS.

Incomprehensible

Staring out the window as we make the typical weekend trip to Amarillo, life irolls like a movie through my head. Decisions that have been made, refining times, mourning, celebration, anticipation, dread, friendships, they all run through my head. Analyzing my life, checking my heart. I find that over and over again, Christ lives. He reaches out and changes me. Fullfillment and love are found only in Him. That of the flesh, I despise, yet do things I don't want to, waste time, get distracted. Learning little by little, seeking Him day after day. Each step takes me a little closer, makes me a little less and Him even bigger.
I'm captivated by his grace and mercy. His enduring promises. His truth. His compassion especially on His children as seen in the old testament towards the Isrealites. This I want. I want to go farther, to be pushed harder.
His great love! This I chose to pursue!
The cross, the life, the defeat of death, the LOVE, the truth, do we really understand the greatness of this moment in history, when everythng turned upside down?
May we not continue to live under the law and not in Christ. But may we live in truth, in grace, in CHRIST! Don't take the cross in vain, its not by works, but by faith. Even though the fruit or lack of will show your true pursuit, it reveals a portion of your heart.
Christ spoke blatant truth to the all, he was compassionate toward those who were cast out, avoided, abandoned. He rewareded the faithful. He did it all in love, for he was fully God, God is love. He was also fully man, able to relate to us all.
He was so thankful always to the Father. He finished the race, sprinting.
May we follow in His steps, oh how I long too!!

Friendships

I am so thankful for the friends God has blessed me with. Their fellowship is so sweet. They are so encouraging!

Well I move to DFW in 5 weeks. And my mom is totally blessing me with her car. Jesus is so good!!!!

I am so in love with the Lord...Jesus the sweetest name I know!!!

Have a wonderful day!

Love Always

A life of complete obedience and faithfulness. One full of love, joy and hope. To see light in the dark. This is what I want my life to be like.
Jesus is so truly amazing! Lovely in every way. Majestic!!!
One step, one day at a time.
:D

His goodness tonight!

So after work today I spent the day with my parents. After lunch we went to run some errands then my mom and I went shopping. It was such a blast and much needded! After we were done shopping we met up with my stepdad. He asked to talk to me (this I must say was a scary moment) I am so used to being in trouble every time we had a serious talk. Anyways that wasnt it at all. He apologized for so much. We had a good talk and it was much needed! He told me not all guys are like him(referring to someone else). Anyways it was exactly what i needed to hear. With everything that has gone on recently it was something that definitely needed to be said.
He is so good!

Momma

So I don't know about you but I love my Momma! I have been thinking a lot about her recently and just how thankful I am that I have the Momma I do. You see my Momma is so beautiful. Her love pours out so plentifully! Can I tell you a bit about my Momma? But first let me say, you have to get to know her! You have to hang around and let her know that you love her. She fears rejection, if you knew someone from our past you'd know why.
My Momma taught me how to be strong. She is the strongest woman I know or can even think of. She raised three kids as a single mom going to college full time, two full time jobs and never stopped fighting for what she believed we kids deserved.
My Momma taught me to not judge people by the way they act or look but instead to love them and to choose to be thier friend. Once you get past the wall we all have built up for our so called "safety" you can see that everyone needs a friend. For that reason, my brothers and I were never in the cool crowd. When you took the first look at our friends you'd prolly just look away and move on, but I wouldn't have traded them for anything!
My Momma has always believed in us. She showed us that our dreams are possible and to not hold back!
My Momma taught me the importance of family. I have a very tight knit family and because of my Papa we learned that in a family you serve one another, you pick the other up when you are down. You hold them accountable. YOU ALWAYS POINT THEM TOWARD GOD AND PRAY!!!!
My Momma showed me that our life is not ours to take. Everything is in the Lord's hands.
My Momma taught me to be a completely independent person. She also taught me, that I must be completely dependent on the Lord God Almighty!
She continually reminded me that my Daddy will never forsake me, or hurt me.
She helped me know joy.
My Momma is amazing. I wouldn't trade her for the world and all that is in it!
My Momma taught me to look for the best in everyone, but to not turn a blind eye to the worst, but instead help them leave it behind.
My Momma taught me that even when no one understands, and no one wants you to do it, go for what you know you have to do.
My Momma, held me in my trials and times of pain, she was joyful when I was, when I cryed myself to sleep she was right there. When I was sick, she never left my side. She knows my good and my bad, she knows my past and present. She knows my dreams. She knows me. She is my Momma! I am so thankful for her! My Momma is so truly beautiful! My Momma is the best. She is not perfect but she is mine! I love her so much more than I could ever describe!
Thank you Momma, for all you've done and all that you continue to do!

Love always...
Your baby girl...I took a little while to get here, but I came when God knew you'd need me to love! Thank you for all the hard years, for all the good ones and for the ones to come! Thank you for never letting go of me and for fighting for me when all hope seemed lost. Thank you for holding on when you thought you could no longer press on. You've changed my life! I'll never be able to describe how much you mean to me.
Alyssa Danielle.