Let It Go

via Designlovefest

I was laughing while I wrote this - a day in my life usually involves one or more family members singing Let it Go. (From Disney's Frozen.) I happen to live with a Frozen superfan, so I can safely say that I have heard this song more times than I can count. (And maybe I've sung it a few times....whoops!)

I'm talking about a different kind of letting go here - letting go of guilt, regret, and worry.

We have all, every single one of us crazy humans, sinned. (Romans 3:23) You can choose to do one of two things: live with guilt from your past actions, or accept the forgiveness and cleansing that Jesus Christ is offering you.

Let me tell you - when God looks at you He doesn't see your sin! He isn't condemning you. Jesus died on the cross for our sins. If you are a Christian you are made righteous.

Let go of the regret. Let go of all of those horrible feelings. There is room at the cross for me, and for you.

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

You are forgiven. Absolutely, totally, 100% forgiven. 

God is extending His love to you today.

Happy weekend!

Autumn Breeze

"He has made everything beautiful in its time." (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

Isn't it true, though? Autumn just happens to be one of my favorite seasons. I feel like during this time God's creation is shown off to its best advantage. The beautiful colors - the crispness of the air. 

Sorry - weather enthusiast.

Let's try to notice the beauty of creation every day, shall we?

Oh, and by the way - that includes you! No bad words about yourself, you masterpiece you.

Have a great weekend!

Whisper Whisper: Why Gossip is So Toxic

Have you ever heard a really juicy piece of gossip? You always feel a little guilty (hopefully!) about having this knowledge about somebody - something private, and usually negative, about a person that is not meant for everyone's ears.

Gossip hurts. It isn't funny, and it's not worth your time. Let me tell you in all honestly - anyone who gossips to you will gossip about you. It's never fun to find out that someone is talking behind your back.

It doesn't even have to be about someone you personally know. Celebrity gossip is just as toxic. Put yourself in their shoes - I can't imagine what it must feel like to have your every move or life decision followed and commented upon. There are entire sites dedicated to the purpose of sharing and spreading celebrity gossip - usually with a healthy portion of snark and sarcasm. Anyway, who needs to know about any of those things? All too often we know "who's dating who" but would be lost if asked to quote Scripture.

So, how can we stop gossiping?

For Which You Have Been Created

via Liz Marie Blog

Every moment of your life is precious. Every single second brings a chance to make the world a better place. (Sorry if that sounds cliche!)

You were created for a purpose. God made you special - you are a princess! You may be saying, "Yeah, yeah. I've heard this before. I just don't know what my destiny is!"

As you get closer and closer to the Lord, He will reveal His plan to you. You are so precious to Him, sweet friend. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you are useless, or worthless. You are not! God has created you to be exactly like you. Every freckle, every dimple. You are a beautiful treasure.