Whirlwind...

Whirlwind is a good way to describe my summer. It has flown by first of all. I can't believe it's over when it seems like just yesterday the Spring flowers were blooming and the days were getting longer. Now I feel Fall in the air and the days are getting shorter again.

This summer has been crazy for me. Some pretty hard things going on with those around me. I have felt like the Lord has asked me to walk this road with those in my life and not try to shut out their pain. I have learned that I cannot be the rock for everyone...only the Lord can be that...I can only offer so much of myself. But at the same time the Lord has asked me to offer more than I normally do this summer. On many days this has brought me to the end of myself and my own strength. I have learned that only He can sustain me...He is faithful to do so...He gives me HOPE and STRENGTH in the midst of trials and pain. I feel like my relationship with Him is more intimate than it was 3 months ago. As the song "Bring the Rain" says..."Bring me joy, bring me peace, the chance to be free...bring me anything that brings you glory...and I know there'll be days when this life brings me pain...Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty". This has been a song that has spoken to my heart this Summer. Not only does it give me the perspective to see how the Lord might use trials to refine and grow us...but it reminds me to praise Him despite my (or others) circumstances.

My sister is getting married in 9 days which has meant many weeknds have been spent helping her plan. I can't believe her big day is almost here. I'll post a pic from the Bachelorette- our childhood friends and us.

As Fall begins I desire to know Him more and not let the crazyness of life distract me from worshipping him...