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R E S T Whenever I read Genesis, I am amazed that God took a day off and rested after He created the world. Of all people, I wouldn’t think that God would need rest! I love that we have a God who calls us to slow down, stop and rest. He doesn’t tell us to do more, work harder and go faster - He commands us to rest (it is one of the Ten Commandments) and He set the example for us first! What can you do to add more rest into your life?
T H I S • I S • L O V E God loves me. We hear that ALL the time, but do we actually believe it? • I prayed and asked God to show me His love for me, and over a few months, God did. He began to reveal to me (through His Word, through people praying over me, through strangers, through worship, etc.) His immense love for me. God showed me that He sees me. He sees the hurt, pain, and sadness that weighs down my heart that no one else sees. He sees the things that bring me joy and the dreams I have that can't fully be put to words. He sees all those things, and He says, "I'm not going anywhere, my daughter. I will always be with you. I know you, every part of you, and I'm here for the long run." This is love. • Friends, Jesus is madly in love with YOU! I want to encourage you to pray like I did and ask God to remind you of His love for you. You will be blessed and overwhelmed by how He shows up and how much He loves you... just like I was!
S A I N T Jesus sees the potential in people. He looks at people and sees what we could be despite how we are currently living. It doesn’t matter what you think of yourself, or even what others have thought or said about you; Scripture calls you a saint. A saint is someone who believes in Jesus Christ- they are holy ones of God.
U N C O M F O R T A B I L I T Y I think I can speak for all of us when I say that no one, and I mean NO ONE, likes to be uncomfortable. It's unpleasant, it's awkward, it makes our stomach churn, and it makes us sweat uncontrollably! Ew... not fun at all! • I am a pro at avoiding uncomfortable situations at all costs. With that being said, this last month, I had several experiences of feeling extremely uncomfortable, but God taught me a super important lesson in those uncomfortable moments. • I saw the Holy Spirit, that lives inside of me, show up in ways I had never seen Him before! In those uncomfortable moments (where my natural reaction would have been to retreat, stay quiet, and let other people step in) I was suddenly vocal, praying for strangers, giving lots of hugs, and comforting those hurting. I felt more alive than ever, was more joyful than ever, and I was soaring on cloud nine. That was all the Holy Spirit! • Friends, when we choose to engage in being uncomfortable, we see Jesus come alive in our everyday life. That's when we get to experience the incredible power and freedom of the Holy Spirit flowing through our veins. So, we encourage you to step into the uncomfortable moments of life, and watch the power of God show up in your life!
O B S E S S E D "Becoming obsessed about what other's think of you is the quickest way to forget what God thinks of you." – @craiggroeschel • Don't worry about the opinions of others! You live for an audience of One, and He is madly in love with you- exactly as you are. Become obsessed with the truth of who He says you are, not what others think of you!
S H A K E N Life is hard, and it comes at us fast! Everyone faces trials, and we experience them in different ways. It is ok to have emotions and be hurt, upset, or angry when hardships come our way, but after the initial feelings, what are we focusing on? Are we reliving all that didn't go right or are we meditating on God and the peace He wants to give us? We can find God's peace by praying, worshiping, and trusting that He is in control and will work all things out for good for those who love Him!
U N D E F I N E I love what @bobbibrown makeup company said: "Rather than redefining beauty, let's undefine it!" -Bobbi Brown • We don't need to redefine beauty because God defined it at the beginning of existence! We need to relearn what true beauty is- what God says is beautiful, not what the world says. • Beautiful is defined as pleasing to the senses. That means that not only are you physically beautiful, but your smile is beautiful, your voice is beautiful, your personality is beautiful, and your kindness is beautiful. Every aspect of you was intentionally and uniquely designed, and all of you is stunningly beautiful!
SNACK • FOR • THE • SUMMER We have another easy, healthy, and YUMMY snack recommendation! Introducing the 5 ingredient, absolutely to die for No Bake Date Squares! The perfect pool snack, work treat, or after dinner dessert… Enjoy! • {INGREDIENTS} CRUST: -1.5 cups of whole raw almonds -1.5 cups of regular oats -½ teaspoons of kosher salt -10 medjool dates (pitted and chopped) -¼ cups of coconut oil FILLING: -25 Medjool dates (pitted and chopped) -½ cup of water • {DIRECTIONS} 1. Line a square pan (8 in x 8 in) with 2 pieces of parchment paper. 2. CRUST- Use food processor to process the almonds, salt and oats until a fine crumble forms. 3. Add the dates and process until crumbly. Melt coconut oil and add to the mixture and process until dough is sticky. 4. Set aside ¾ cup of the dough and press the remainder of the mixture evenly into the pan. 5. FILLING- Put the 25 pitted dates and water in the processor until a paste forms (should be thick). Gently spread the paste onto the crust until even. 6. Sprinkle the ¾ cup of mixture on top and gently press down with your fingers. Refrigerate for at a least 1 hr. Cut into squares and serve. Can store in fridge or freezer. Enjoy!!!
A C C E P T E D Everyone longs to be accepted. We want to be in the "in crowd," "popular," and an "insider." Being accepted makes us feel valued, wanted, seen, and loved. • How cool is this... God knows EVERYTHING about you, all your faults, thoughts, words, and attitudes, and He still loves you and accepts you. Really think about that! The God of the Universe wants to spend time with you. Don't live for the applause and acceptance of others. Live in the overwhelming truth that God accepts you… just as you are!

 

 

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