I just feel like crying, curling up in my bed all day and I want acheeseburger!

Have you ever felt this way?

This is exactly how I was feeling this morning. I didn't want to do anything at all, but I sucked it up and got ready and went to church (as i cried on the way for no reason at all). It took me awhile to dive into worship because I was feeling so down and broken. I hate this feeling more than anything and I hate that satan can make me feel this way! Once I stopped and began singing, listening to the words and worshipping this feeling of sadness, doubt and brokenness just melted off (I still had a cheeseburger for lunch).

I'm not quite sure where I'm going with this blog post other than to just share how I felt today and to share how for me worshipping the Lord is an AMAZING way to conquer this feeling. I pray that if you ever feel this way that you run to your Bible and read scripture to encourage you or to your iPod and begin listening to worship music and just forget what's around you and leave it all at the cross.

These songs have been such an encouragement to me this week and I'm glad I can share them with you.

"10000 Reasons" Matt Redman 

"One Thing Remains" Kristian Stanfill

" He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy." 

Job 8:21

Music Monday!

As I pulled up my blog to post my Music Monday post I realized that I forgot to post last week.  It so crazy how time can just get away from you that quickly.  I can't believe it is November and the holiday season is upon us again.  

Here are a few of the songs that I am really enjoying this week.

 

"Mixtape" by Butch Walker

Josh Williams thank you for reintroducing Butch Walker to me!  This song was one of my favorites from the "One Tree Hill" soundtrack.  I seem to be listening to this over and over!

Next is Big Daddy Weave! "Redeemed"

 

 

Last but not least is "Over You" by Miranda Lambert. It's amazing that knowing the reason behind a song can intrigue you so much and enjoy the song even more than before.

Hope your week is filled with joy and hope!

Katie

Changing of Seasons

As I sit here and think about my day and the many things God has done for me, my family and friends not only today but every other day of the year I am reminded of seasons. The amazing thing about this is that God had the seasons planned from the beginning. I'm not just talking about the changing weather seasons but also our seasons in life.

Today is a day of changing seasons for one of our couple friends, Josh and Dorothy Williams. Today we packed up their house so they could start a new season, new jobs, new plan in Greenville, SC. Even though Greenville is not an extremely new place for them they will be starting a new adventure..a new season in their life that has been planned by God. We have loved every minute of this past year, going camping, watching Stingray Hockey games and worshipping the Lord! Even though I am sad to see them leave I am so excited for their new adventure in life. Praying for both of you and wish you the very best!


This isn't goodbye but a see you real soon!

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." 

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Music Monday!

This week has started with quite a bang. My heart is filled with sadness and joy for a special family in our congregation as they grieve the loss of an important member of their family. I pray that this song will give you peace as you listen to it.

"I Will Rise" Chris Tomlin 

"Temporary Home" Carrie Underwood

Praying for everyone who is experiencing loss and that maybe these songs can bring you hope during your sadness.

Feeling a little overwhelmed and Music Monday!

Do you ever start out by having a great day and getting a lot accomplished and then all of a sudden one thing makes you feel completely overwhelmed?  I felt that way today. It is definitely not the first time but I haven't felt that way in quite a while. It's so crazy to think that one little thing can make you feel this way. 

What causes this?

 How do I stop it from happening? 

As much as I'd like to say that I immediately run to the Lord with my feeling of being overwhelmed, I honestly don't always do that. I shut down and get irritable and close everyone around me out.  As I sit and think about the situation I am reminded of so many scriptures that can help with this very thing.

" Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad." Proverbs 12:25 - surround yourself by things and people who are going to encourage you when you are struggling. 

 " What, then shall we say in response to thes things? If God is for us, who can be against us." Romans 8:31 - this is such a truthful verse. Nothing in this world can destroy us if we have Christ by our side. 

I pray that the next time I begin struggling with this that I seek Christ and not try to fix it on my own.  

Music Monday! 

Dave Barnes "God Gave Me You"

This song is a great reminder of what I have truly been blessed with by having an amazing husband, family and support system.

When I hear this song I realize that nothing I face can even compare to what Christ overcame. 

Have a wonderful week! 

His will be done,

Katie

Music Monday!

Since I'm going to be trying to blog more I thought I would try posting a weekly post about what music I have been listening to. Music is a big part of my life and I always have to have some sort of music on if I am doing anything. 

I'm not a big fan of American Idol but I really like the new song by Colton Dixon who was on AI last season.  - Colton Dixon " Never Gone"

 

Darius Rucker "True Belivers"

Have to follow Darius with some Hootie and the Blowfish "Only Wanna Be With You"

What has been going on the past 10 months....

Wow, has it really been 10 months since my last post? I'm really not very good at keeping up with this but I'm hoping to get better. 

Here are some pictures to summarize what's been going on with me and my hubby, Nate and our crazy busy life. 

We bought a house!!! 

Then we did some demolishing and renovations! 

The renovations are still going on and will probably continue for awhile but I'm okay with that. We are making the house our home. 

Last Ethos. "Disco Night"

Universal Studios vacation!          

The last 10 months have been filled with happiness and sadness. It has showed us that seasons end and lives change but that we will always be a part of the greatness God has in store.  We have made new friends and began new adventures and have began planning for our next season in life. I don't know what God has in store but I know it will be wonderful no matter what it is.  I'm looking forward to sharing my life with you through my words, pictures, music and scripture.

" Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1

        

                                                       

Goodbye 2011 * Hello 2012

 Here is a look at my 2011...

Valentine's Day Dinner Boat Cruise - Savannah, GA

1 year anniversary - Gatlinburg, TN

Extraordinary Women's Conference - Candace Cameron Bure

1st time Strawberry Picking

My best friend's wedding

Chicago

Casting Crowns Concert

 

Thanksgiving - Me and my parents

Christmas

New tattoo

Let 2012 begin!

Even though today is only the first day of 2012 I feel as if God is already teaching me new things and opening my mind.  This year I will focus on learning from my past, planning for my future and living in the present.  My pastor said it great this morning "Make someday TODAY!" If I have learned anything in the past month it has been that life comes and goes and that we are not guaranteed tomorrow.  People can be fine one day and gone the next.  I don't want to live with regret over the things I didn't do.

"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13-14