So Many Exciting Things!!

There are so many exciting things happening in our life right now, and it sucks because I cant tell the blogging world about them!! I cant share anything. We are not pregnant, so get that out of your head. We have just finally decided to listen to God and respond to Him in the correct way. With that comes PEACE beyond belief, excitement, fear, and sadness...but more peace than I could ever imagine.

Have you ever done something that you dont want to do, but you know you are supposed to do it, so you do it and then you feel this peace?! (confusing sentence) Its awesome. I dont know why we dont follow God's will more often. We would all be more joyful. Notice I did not say happier because with following God's will comes sadness sometimes, a loss of comfort, loneliness, and other stuff, but the peace that passes all understanding is so worth it!

It's so interesting and crazy and confusing to think about God's will. I have been trying to pray how Jesus tells us to pray "Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." God's will isnt always something that we like. It doesnt always make us happy in the end. (ex: His will might be that someone we love dies.) BUT we are supposed to pray for His will no matter what. His will is always best. We might not understand it and it might cause us sadness, but in the end, His purpose in creating all of us was to be glorified, and even if we dont understand that sometimes, it is what is right and good.

So tonight when I am getting ready for bed and I pray (in my own version of course) "Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." I will have serious peace, because I know without a doubt that I am (maybe for the first time in my life on a serious measure) following God's will and desiring it above all else.

That's all. Wish I could share more, but I cant at this time. I would just encourage you to really seek God's will for you life. Not your will. His. Makes a BIG difference and it wont be easy, but it will be worth it.

Book Review

Ok, I discovered something last night that really really bugs me. Have y'all ever read a book that just sucks, but it is decent enough that you have to find out what happens in the end? I finished that book last night. The entire time I was reading this book, I thought to myself, "I'm sure she will explain more as she goes." or "There is no way it will actually work out like this. Something will happen in the end to make all of this make sense." I kept coming up with excuses for the way she was writing. It was Christian Fiction. Normally, I like Christian fiction. Yes, there are crappy writers, but there are a few good writers too. Those are the books I constantly read. Every now and then though, I stray. I decide to try out a new author, and every now and then, I am very disappointed. To sum up this book. A girl's husband died, and she met and fell in love with a Dr. but she also fell in love with the Dr's brother without knowing it...now of course, in the end...it all worked out...of course. she married the Dr. and the brother of the Dr. married her arch enemy and they had a double wedding...I'm not even kidding. I was so pissed off by the end of the book, I vowed never to read another one of her books again. It was such a dramatic soap opera all the while trying to talk about God. All I could think about was how bad God was up in heaven rolling His eyes. So, a book review: Do not read this book!

I Have A Problem

So, I was not going to shop until I lost 20 lbs. That was my goal. I was going to stick to it. I had every good intention of sticking to it, but on Saturday around 12pm, I blew it. John and I had a wedding to go that night and I decided that I didn't have anything to wear (not true at all) so I went to Ann Taylor Loft, and guess what... They had all their dresses for 40% off! What a steal!! So, I bought 2 dresses and one sweater. That wouldn't be too bad if I had stopped there...I didn't. The next day, I decided to go back to Ann Taylor Loft and take advantage of the sale. I bought one more dress, 2 button down sweaters (50% off) and skirt (that I will be returning because there was no discount at all involved...although it's really cute, so maybe not) Anyway, I had to confess. I have no intention of returning any of this stuff. I'm just being honest. I plan on wearing these three dressed at least once a week to work. They are so COMFY! Cotton dresses are the best. So, that is my confession. I am a shopaholic and I cheated. BUT LOOK WHAT I GOT!!

I got this one in Navy and light grey...

And I got this one in royal blue..

This skirt. SO CUTE!
This sweater, you cant really see the detail on it, but its fun and a bit different Then I also got two other button down sweaters for %50 off.

So, to summarize, I HAVE A PROBLEM!!!...but I am well dressed:)