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"