I pray that you will see the beauty in this world.
Believe that you can make it more beautiful.
I want to continue seeing the world as beautiful,
even as the ugly seems to gain power.
I want to make the choice for people and possibilities,
not label according to what has been or what is expected.
My past doesn’t define me–you are not bound by your own.
He uses us, if we are willing, to light up dark places–
to bring back beauty.
I wrote that first phrase back in November.
Today I had the urge to go back and read it again–read it like I was reading it for the first time.
I believe that He is the only one who can use us–use me, use you–to make things beautiful.
But I need to learn to rest in Him. Truly rest.
I need to live like I believe that He can–and will–carry me.
I want to live that out so that others around me see it too.
and live believing that He will turn me into something beautiful.
xo.
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“I can do all things through him who gives me strength.”
He is turning you into something beautiful…and it shows in so many ways. Believe it. His face shines through your words, your caring, YOUR face.
So. Thankful. For. You.
Oh, Kacia, thank you. For listening, and letting Him speak through you. My heart has been so weary this week as I try so hard to “do it all,” and please everyone. But the truth is you absolutely hit the nail on the head, “I need to live like I believe that he can–and will–carry me.”
YES! And it’s not easy– but it is rewarding, because he really will. Xoxo!
I love seeing life through your eyes. Encouraging and beautiful. Just like you friend.
ditto, love. I learn so much from you.
love this, Kacia! He is faithful to use us if we are only faithful to be used. & for that to happen, we have to let go of all our ideas and agendas and plans. it’s so hard but so worth it!
YES. amen and amen. and we need each other. I believe that so strongly!
Beautiful!! Lovely lovely post. And I love how you said he will use us if we are willing….For his glory.
She is beautiful katia and I pray she knows Him early and the love He has for her.
you are the sweetest, Erika. so thankful for you!
You are both so beautiful. I am so blessed HE brought us together. SO blessed sweet friend.
Lots of love!!!!! xoxoxoxo
Thank you so much for this… I have to remind myself to TRULY rest in Him. I hear and read this a lot, but this post really got it through to me this morning. Thank you thank you thank you!
xoxo