{like a tree}

"but blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. he 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."

{jeremiah 17:7-8}

only 9 days into 2013 and i can already tell you that this year is going to be a year of major spiritual growth for me. major offerings, a breaking free class and job changes seem to be things that can either put a damper on my heart, OR things that i can allow God to use to chisel me. which is really hard to admit. and say out loud like i am now as i type this.

chisel me.

it hurts just to say it. im stepping up. my job as a child of God is only going to become more serious this year. and honestly, i'm terrified! but this is why i love the verses above. its really a simple equation, that is really hard to make my life equation. 

Jesus loves me

I love Jesus

Jesus has promises for me

Jesus does not lie

Jesus fulfills His promises

hard part!! I need to allow Jesus to do just that!

i cannot fear when heat comes. i cannot worry. i cannot stray from my Jesus. i need to cling more than ever.

the song that i have been singing lately is "beautiful things" by gungor. especially the phrase, "you make beautiful things, you make beautiful things out of the dust. you make beautiful things, you make beautiful things out of us" 

 here is the video: {beautiful things}

may you know Jesus' love for YOU.

may you know that He wants to fulfill His promises in YOUR life.

cheers to 2013 and loving Jesus better!

{sara}