I'm so Rich!

The last few days I have been sick about having to pay $1700 for a car repair. I have been self consumed over the situation. I have wished that I could blame someone else, spend the money on other things, even felt like I should sell my car and get something else when it was fixed, and been upset that it would take so much from our savings. ...Right - Savings! Thankfully, I HAVE savings! Thankfully, I HAVE a car to drive.

I listened to a Francis Chan message yesterday that really convicted me. I have been so focused on what I am losing that I have pushed aside what I have. I am so blessed. I have so much. But beyond all the monetary, tangible things I have been given, I have Christ. Everything else is exactly that - everything else! I am wealthy in Him. I have Life.

Satan is Targeting Me

I met a friend for lunch yesterday and during our conversation was reminded of the fact that none of us are above our sinful flesh. What does that mean? Just because we are followers of Christ does not make us free from Satan's attacks. Satan prowls like a lion waiting to devour us. We must be alert and self controlled. - (para) 1 Peter 5:8. We all sin - from our thoughts to our actions. As a believer our lives do not instantly become easier - with unicorns, rainbows and colored cuddly bears, in fact it’s the opposite...we become more aware of the wrong in lives and go to battle every day, every minute! Satan waits, he looms in the darkness for any chance he can to  strike us and cause us to stumble. He is sneaky and powerful, but not as powerful as our Savior who already won that fight! John 16:33. It's up to us to choose Christ and use the tools he gives us to battle our way across the finish line, eternity with Him. 

What can I do? I must constantly pray for God to rescue me (1 Thessalonians 5:17), to be on my guard, to not trick myself in thinking I've got it all down, surround myself with others that will call me out in my wrong and sharpen me in love - flee from isolation.  I cannot think that 'I would never ______ - fill in the blank. It's at that time when we are deceived. I must continue my daily time with God and keep learning and molding my life to look more like Christ. As long as I am walking in step with the Lord, Satan will be in the shadows waiting to devour me. 

Intro

Matthew and I were married a few months ago, and I decided it would be a good idea to start blogging. I've learned that it can be a challenge to update everyone with the events and activities of our life, so this way, friends and family can read updates! 


We are still in the process of settling into our home. Matthew bought a house last fall and had two roommates living with him up to the week before we got married. It was such a blessing for him to live with other solid men. Since late September, I have been reorganizing, decorating, nesting and loving getting settled into my new/first home! It is definitely a process. My brother wondered what I was going to do with all my 'extra' time since I didn't have a wedding to plan anymore...well, I think I found out! 


I wanted to post some of my favorite pictures from our wedding. Our photographer is so gifted!