The IMPACT of Jesus.

     If one really thinks about it, the impact of Jesus is INCREDIBLE! To most people, I am stating the obvious, but I still absolutely LOVE the subject!  Jesus has not only had an impact in my life, and in the lives of my family and friends around me, but He has had an impact in/on the entire world!  No matter where we are "at" in the world, God is still working and making an impact over our world.  To be honest, I think He is trying to get our attention.   The question is, are we willing to give Him our attention?

   When Jesus came to earth, He knew why He was coming.  He knew something needed to be done, and that He was the only man Who could do it.  God sacrificed His Son for each and every one of us.  Can you imaging watching your son or daughter getting blasphemed, beaten, scorned... God had all of the power to strike those who did so, dead, yet, He didn't.  It wasn't because He was unfeeling God. It wasn't because He didn't love His Son.. It was because God loved the people, that were hurting His Son.  He knew Jesus would be an example, and make the Impact on the world; not just then, but Jesus would make an impact for ETERNITY.(Isaiah53) ( I know this is kind of off the subject, and probably one I will talk about more in a different post, but just because Jesus died on the cross for us, so that we can go to Heaven, doesn't mean we can take advantage of that.  I know that we are sinners, and that we will continually sin, but we can't use the excuse that "our sins are covered" so that we can sin.)

     Jesus impacted the world by dying for it.  I can't imagine dying for someone who did me wrong.(Isaiah 55:8)  Yet, Jesus, had the heart to do it.  He looked past every person, every action, and saw them through His Father's eyes.  What love! When Jesus came to earth for 33 days, He knew that He would not only be blasphemed then, but even after He returned to Heaven.  Even today, there are people whom blame God, despise and reject Him. Look at the atheists, the Muslims, the Buddhists, the Hindu. I can't imagine my life without Christ, and yet there are so many people who are without Him.  That's why we should be so fervent, in telling others about Him.  
 
    We must remember that God can use you to impact those around us.  He wants to use you. He wants to use all of us, we just need to let Him.  He may not have you die on the cross, like He did His Son, but God may bring things into your life, that you don't understand.  Always remember that He does things for a reason, whether it's to bring you closer to Him, or others closer to Him.  We must be a living example of Him. NO, we won't always do whats right, but that doesn't mean we can't strive to do what HE wants us to do.  I others to see Christ through me.  I want them to be able to see that He is the center of my life and marriage.  God is more than willing to make an impact in your life, are you willing to let Him?


**Scripture is taken from the King James Bible.

    
      
   

  

Craving God

      Has there ever been a time in your life, where you just craved to be with God?  Man, I tell you what, there are times, when all I want to do is escape everyone and everything around me, and go to Him, especially when I don't know where else to go. When I am completely overwhelmed, and just want to break down and quit, I have no one else to go to, and my husband is at work.  I don't want to talk to any other person except for Christ. Because ultimately, He is the only one Who can help me.  
   I absolutely love going to old Hymns, and just reading the words, or sing my heart out to songs, that I know on the top of my head.  One of my favorites is: 
     "Once in the Stillness, Of a late midnight hour, I felt the presence of the Lord's saving Power. I fell on my knees and cried to Him there, 'Oh Merciful, Saviour, hear my lost sinners prayers'
      And every hour of every day, and every moment, in every way, I'm leaning on Jesus, He's the Rock of my soul, I'm singing His praises, wherever I go.
      I'll never forget that, sweet night on my knees, the joy of that hour has never left me; It's life's sweetest memories that time can't erase, I'm saved by His Mercy and redeemed by His grace!"
     The words to that song, gives me goosebumps almost every time that I hear it, or even just think about the words!  I am so thankful that I have a God that I can crave. I may not understand everything that He sends our way, but I fully trust in His care.  I know He won't give me anything that I can't handle.  He has brought me through so much already, how can I not trust Him to bring me through, what ever else He may have in store for our family!  Always remember, the Lord is good!!

All things Wedding!

We had so much fun at our wedding!  Words cannot describe.  Everyone was such an amazing help, and a huge blessing!  As you can see, our photographer was amazing too!  This was her very first wedding, and you wouldn't even know! From the pre-wedding jitters, to the post-wedding exhaustion, I honestly wouldn't change a thing!  Yes, we got stressed before, when we weren't sure how certain things were going to happen, or when people backed out, who would replace them, but in the end, it was perfect!  God does things for a reason, and I am so glad that He did! Thank you to all for the prayers, hard work, and help that was given.  Thank you notes will be out soon! (Yes, I'm still working on them,lol) Always remember, that the Lord is good!  

lyndsay @ the rehearsal

getting my hair done :) 

Casey and the ring bearers (pre-wedding)

Our rings on top of our beautiful programs!

Casey & the Guys

My boquet

The Gals and I 

Three of the flower girls

Molly, Megan and Macy 

My family :) 

Lyndsay and Erin were my other two flower girls.  ( I had a picture of them and I on here, but accidentally deleted it, will post it later, with other pics :)) 

We're excited! 

Our gorgeous cake! 

When he saw for the first time that morning :) 

My Dad and I :) 

I love him :) 

Exchanging the rings!

After the kiss :) 

Post wedding, waiting to dismiss the guests

Cutting the Cake!  

Downtown