Be Still My Soul...

It was a very long and somewhat overwhelming week, but we got through it, even while dragging our feet.

And then the weekend came....

My very discouraged attitude needed a makeover and the quickest way to cure that was Starbucks. Yum. Free Wifi also made things seem better and I browsed pinterest while Matt looked up more photography tips. It was a wonderful Friday evening spent with the love of my life.

And then real productivity set in...

I finally posted items for my Etsy shop online. Much thanks goes to my husband who is so patient and helpful.
You can check it out here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/RufflesandTulle

It feels wonderful to get things done.

But what I really was able to do this weekend was remind myself of God's goodness and grace. God is so good. And I think it has taken me a while to realize this after some trials we faced earlier this year. Although I know my human heart is weak and I may forget or deny His goodness at different points in my life, my heart can't help but trust in His plan. His plan is always good even if the circumstances of our lives don't seem good. And I remind myself everyday that if God, who can rescue a sinner from the depths of darkness when I am completely and utterly undeserving, how can He not have good and wonderful plans for those He has saved? My heart cannot deny the goodness of Christ, my feelings at times may, but to deny the goodness of God is to deny Him as my Savior. I love this quote by Corrie Ten Boom...

My dad once told me that living the Christian life is one of the hardest things he has experienced, but it's also one of the most joyous and rewarding things as well. I am beginning to understand those sweet words he told me years ago. I don't mean to blog about doom and gloom, because the Christian life is not all that, but each Christian goes through valleys and dark times where God does not seem present in their lives. He is though and is actively doing good on our behalf. Sara Groves lyrics describe it well:

"Life with you is half as hard and twice as good."

Yes. I love that.

In the meantime I am trying to be still and rest in God's goodness, trust in His plan, and bask in His beautiful grace.

"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress." Psalm 46:10-11

Much love,

Hannah