Isn't It Funny

Isn't it funny how you can grow closer to God when you really want something? Maybe I'm the only one who does this, though. When I really want something to work in my life I'll pray about it and pray about it. I'll they to do everything right that I can in order that God may approve my impending offer that is on the table. Sometimes it takes Him a while to review it an get back to me but no matter what, He always gets back to me. Sometimes His answer is not the one that I was looking for. But whatever the decision, It always turns out for the best. God is no fool, especially when it comes to His childrens lives. For now, I will wait and pray for I know that God's plan is the best plan for my life.

Blessings

Isn't it sad that it usually takes a tragedy - a sad moment - in order for us to stop and think? Here I am worrying about my finances and the impending homesickness that comes with leaving home when I receive a phone call that my friends dad just passed away. And bam, just like that I am snapped back in to reality - the reality of how blessed I am. I have a family, a roof over my head, food to eat, and clothes to wear. In that moment I prayed to God. Then I ran upstairs and gave the man in my life - my Dad - the biggest hug.

Life and Photography

"Life is like photography - we use negatives to develop"

Upon first reading this quote, I did not understand it. I was so confused. Then, upon several other readings, I finally began to grasp it. As corny as this saying may be, it really resonates with me. Just like any other person, I've made mistakes. I've gotten myself into situations that I wish I hadn't. I've been wounded but, with the help of God, I have also been healed. All the moments that I previously looked upon with pain, I now look upon with thanksgiving. That's not so say that I don't ever wince when I think of a particular painful memory, because I still do at times. The beauty of it is that I can see how all my experinces have just been a part of the journey. I am thankful for my journey because they have lead me to where I am today. It looks like my negatives have a large possibility of developing into a beautiful picture.

Thoughts That Spring From Silence

In the silence
My mind wanders
To the time you spoke to me
In French
And told me that I am beautiful
And the time you danced with me,
Reached for my hand
And rubbed my fingers with the softest touch
As if to show you cared –
Or so I thought.
 
But I didn’t hear from you.
Is this a test? I thought,
Maybe not,
Maybe you’re just busy.
I waited and waited but nothing ever came

But then I saw you and

We made small talk
You looked right at me
And I could see the playfulness that danced
Throughout the pure blue of your eyes
I smiled and giggled and said goodnight

Off I went, feeling so happy

Then you texted me in French
          “bonne nuit mon amie”

Your sweetness makes me smile

And your ability to speak to me in French
Melts my heart

But now I’m left alone
In silence
I haven’t heard from you in a while but
Somehow you have ended up on my mind
And I can’t help but remember
You holding me so delicately
Your hands on my hips
My hand in your hand

*Special thanks to our guest writer for this post :-)