Blessed.

I dont know who needs to hear this tonight, but I know somebody does. So if it gets to one person, then it's totally worth it.


Tonight I sat with a few of my best friends with our mouths full of water, waiting for someone to start laughing and spew it all over the place, and begin the ripple effect. Having the time of our lives, in our element, being immature, and completely oblivious to the world around us.

It didn't hit me until I got home, but I realized the worlds around me were falling apart. So this is for you:

You were created in the image of God. You are the apple of his eye. He cares about every single thing You care about. He knows when your heart breaks. He knows every thought you have. He knows your feelings, and he sees the way you deal with them. His heart breaks when yours does. He yearns for you. He seeks you. He believes in your dreams. He brings you life. He has plans for you. He protects you. He has a place for you to rest in his shadow. He wants to tell you things that are true. He wants you to experience real, genuine, love. Love that doesn't envy or boast. Love that isn't proud or rude, or selfseeking. Love that keeps no records of wrongs. Love that rejoices in the truth. He wants to be that for you. He defends you, and he is on your side. Talk to Him about the small things, talk to Him about the big things. just talk to Him. He's dying to hear from you.

Remember this when satan tries to lie to you. When he walks in and does his very best to destroy you. To destroy your life, your family, your faith, your marriage, your trust, your security. Satan can only do so much. Greater is He who is within you, than he who is in the world. Do not let satan in. He will stay as long as you let him.

So open your mouth. Speak. Sing. Dance. Cry. Laugh. Run. Play. You have breath. You are here for a purpose. Never forget that.

The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
"Without Joy, You have no strength."-Barb Olson