My day, as told in pictures

Drove into a cloud. Felt like I was a wizard. Or Aladdin. Or Harry Potter. 

Ready to race- it was COLD and we were SCARED. 

We're done and we win (in life, that is.)

Lovely day to celebrate our win (in life.)

At the Riverside Farmer's Market. Love. 

And two tired pups. I think I'll follow their lead. 

Question of the day:

Thought-provoking devo question of the day: How might God be calling you to live a different story- to be the one who has a "different spirit" from others, who follows God passionately even though it might involve risks? 

I want my life to be full of passion and risk for God.

I want others to see my life and want the happiness and joy that I have, 

solely because of Christ's love.

May I stand before God when my life is through and be able to say,

"I used everything you gave me!"

I want to love & show more compassion and kindness to my husband, family, friends, students, or strangers. 

Here's a risk that I'm partaking in this weekend: running in a 9 mile race I haven't trained for! Haha. Don't think that's the kind of 'risk' God is asking for.... 

But I love these girls and was grateful for an inpromptu hangout as we picked up our race packets and goodies! Wish Kristin and Hilary could have joined! :) 

the wilderness

Scripture for the day: Joel 2:12-14 (the message)

Come back to me and really mean it!

Come fasting and weeping, sorry for your wins!

Change your life, not just your clothes.

Come back to God, your God.

and here's why: God is kind and merciful.

He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot,

The most patient God, extravagant in love,

always ready to cancel catastrophe.

This picture represents my time spent with God today. Yesterday I stumbled upon a secret entrance into the woods by my house made by the kiddos--I've always felt renewed in my faith when out in the 'wilderness' (even the porch counts sometimes when that's all I can manage.) I was deeply encouraged by the scripture He led me to about being deliberate to set time aside for quiet time and to simplify. All I've been doing lately is complaining about how busy I am with no extra time, which in turns causes me to turn to multiple desserts and wine/beer on a daily basis for comfort. In the car I've gotten to the point where I have to be doing something on my iphone and at home there has to be noise. So for the next 40 days these things will be stripped away.

I'm ready for this adventure, Lord. 

Lead me into Your wilderness and remind me how deep your love is. 

The Lenten season is upon us. Every year I have these high hopes of giving things up because I feel like everyone else is doing it... and this year I've completely forgotten that it starts tomorrow. But you know what? Now is the perfect time to focus on the Lord and return to my True Love. In the midst of this crazy life, I need a reminder of what's important and what I'm here on this earth to do.

My mind screams "but you need more TIME" and with the football season ending I'll have that. Annnnnd I think I'm going to go without Facebook, which will give me the added time to my day.

Gotta keep up with the blog, though.

This site (http://www.imby.net/easter/) encouraged me today and has devotions that I'll use... I challenge you to spend time with Christ in the wilderness these next 40 days as we prepare for his death and celebrate the resurrection!

COLOR!

Happy Monday! 

 I found joy in color. At least I think that's what stuck out to me when I took these three pictures after work...