You've captured my heart. 

the definition of trust

–noun

1.

reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.

So what do our lives have to do with trust, anyway? I feel that lately God's been speaking to me quite a bit about this word. Mainly because I feel as if my next few steps are cloudy and could almost go in any direction (literally). I used to wonder why God didn't line up our whole lives before us, so that we might know exactly where we should be and how we can properly move forward onto our next chapter. But if life were this way, there would be no trust involved. I am so thankful that in our weakness He is made strong. He always comes through! This is so encouraging to me, especially when I feel as though it's in my DNA to worry about a particular thing. God is asking us to put our trust in Him, and once we do that, He takes care of everything from that moment on. One of my favourite verses talks about how we may stumble, but we'll never fall, for He holds us by our hand. How reassuring it is to know and be in love with the God who created the oceans, the forests, and the mountains! We were created to worship Him, and there is no one like our God!

- N

this is what you do;

you make me come alive.

soo cute

This baby is singing in tune!!

the new year

Something happened. As soon as the clock struck January 1st, 2011, my mind instantly referred to this new year as a new season. Translation, "Spring". Only problem is, we are halfway through winter with no signs of green grass or tulips on the horizon. That does not stop my pattern of thought, however! Because the Lord is doing a new thing! I am SO excited with what this new year holds, and for what God is going to reveal to me. Everyday I just feel so grateful for everything. I could go on and on...

Music is blossoming in my life. I got a glockenspiel (YES) for my twenty-first birthday and have been writing new tunes like the dickens since last September. It's nearly effortless to sing/create new melodies about what God has done and what He's doing when it springs up so naturally from my heart.

The time spent in Kansas City over Christmas break was priceless: God revealed more of His mysterious self to me and caused my soul to crave Him even more than before. In Him is where I am found, and where I am fully alive! My God's not dead, He's surely alive, He's living on the inside, roaring like a lion!

I cannot wait to see what this year will hold. And right now it's only the beginning!

- N

un mélange d'émotions

It is so strange to feel so many things at the same time...
This probably has to do with my insanely busy winter-time schedule.
I am very thankful for the work that God is doing in my heart. He's really showing me how to slow down and focus on the things that are most important. Last night I noticed there was a fold on one of the pages in my bible, and when I flipped open to that page, it was exactly what I needed to hear. God is so good!

- N

p.s. Christmas is coming!!

the first day of my favourite month.

It's here. It's finally DECEMBER!! So beautiful. 
I celebrated by drinking a cup of candy cane tea with honey.
Not that I don't already do that every night anyways...


-N