HE IS FOR US.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 says,

"But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD,
whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit."

Happy Spring.
He makes all things new.

Went for my first long run in a long time (hah, pun) this afternoon. It was also my first run from the new house and through down town in Athens... ever. I've lived here for 3.5 years and have yet to venture through DT by trainers. Well, proud to say that is changing quickly. There are so many beautiful spots in Athens. I think I could probably write poetry about Athens. Seriously. I know that sounds cliche and cheesy all the same, but really. And Father, every where I look, I look for you. You've opened my eyes to things that could have otherwise gone unseen. You've put light in every place. You are the light that fills my soul. You comfort and inspire me in ways that are literally indescribable I feel like.

While running I had the Passion 2011 "Here For You" CD on and it was great. I love that CD. Towards the end of the run I needed a pick me up though and switched over to LeCrae. LeCrae is AWESOME! Please. Hurry. If you don't know who they are, GO LISTEN. I love them.

Today was Monday, so lets be real for a minute. Mondays just really are that rough sometimes. But it's our minds that need renewed thinking. Join me in asking God for help in seeing every day as a gift. The weekend isn't the only treasure. After all, God made Monday-Friday for a reason. How can we change our ways of thinking and our hearts even, and be more equipped to enjoying all 7 days?

Romans 15:13 encourages,

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Keep looking.