Happy Thought

So I was reading Lamentations the other day. It was required. I don't like reading sad things...I mean, hello! Lamentations doesn't sound pleasant. But as I was reading all the depressing stuff being said, I came across some verses that struck my attention...

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness." -Lamentations 3:22-23

Wow. I love that. After reading all these sad things and making me think about all the crap I've done so far in my short life, this verse actually gave me hope...it gives me hope. I love how I serve a God who loves me so unconditionally, that no matter what I do, He loves me the same. Every morning is a blank slate, and even though the past is the past, I am still loved the same.

What an Awesome God.

Emily

I Miss...

Recently I've been thinking a lot about my past. High school, football games, parties, people, ex-boyfriends, everything. It's weird to think how you can remember the most random things. Like it's hard to remember your best friend's birthday, but you remember the color hair bow your sister wore in her first grade yearbook photo. I don't really understand it. 

Do I really miss everything I remember from back in the day? Or things I don't remember? What's the point of missing things? Sorry this is a random thought, but I had to talk it out. My friend just recently had a three year anniversary of a friend's death and it made me think of my friend Seth who died two years ago. I miss him. Why does God let us miss things? Not even really miss things, but mainly be sad when we miss things. 

So here's my conclusion for my random thought: God makes us miss things, especially people, to make us realize how much of a gift they are. Never take anything or anyone around you for granted. Everything is a gift. The act of missing is a simple reminder that God loves us so much that he lets us connect with something in such a way to make us feel that way. When people die, it's nice to know you're not not going to see them again...because we will. :)

Emily

Blessed

Right now, I'm sitting outside with my friends, taking in this beautiful day that God has blessed me with. It's days like this that make me think about how incredibly blessed I am. 

Recently, a lot of good things have happened back to back. That NEVER happens. I'm trying not to enjoy it too much, mainly out of fear that it's all going to go away. I know I shouldn't feel that way, but I just can't help it. I hate living out of fear that the good things in life that I have been blessed with might disappear. And in reality, they eventually will. But that's why I need to take them in as they come and appreciate them while they are still here. 

That's really all I have to say about that. Sorry if that was just me rambling. It happens. :)

Emily