It's been a while.....

Yes, it's been a while since I've posted, but things have brewing srtonger than ever in my life. Not only am I preparing for my India trip, but I had the most amazing vacation ever. You want to know where I went? What exotic Island did I visit? What sandy Beach did I walk arcoss? None of the above. Well, I take that back, my hubby and I did walk along the Gulf of Mexico's Crystal Beach. But when I say I had an amazing time off, I did.

I worked on projects that I had line up and waiting for me, I re-arranged furniture, completed projects, spent time with the Lord, came and went as I pleased, thrift shopped, resaled, antiqued, ate, etc; when I say AMAZING, it was beyond that. Resting is often the best vacation that we can have. With my amazing hubby being busy working with some rather timely projects, he did manage to take a day off and we drove to Galveston Island. It was truly amazing.

So here is is, almost the end of June. Summer has finally arrived, but time is moving at the speed of light it seems like. Before we know it school will be back in session. Yep, I said it. While I don't have any little ones running around (I have the empty nest thingy in full effect over here) but my classes resume August 27th. Until that day, I have sooooo much to do and to look forward to .

School is something that I know I will finish, eventually, but right this very second, everytime I think about it, I say "YUCK." Why I feel the way I do about it is beyond me, but it is apart of my life, so.....I have to suck it up and do what I gotta do.

God is doing some amazing things in my life and what I thought could never be is actually coming to fruition. Talking about sheer excitement.....You can't even imagine how and what I'm feeling at this time. All I can tell you gals is this: "Timing is everything and when the time is right, you will know it."

Toodles for now!!! Remember...they that wait upon the Lord.....

XOXO
Kreated to Encourage

Waiting....

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isiah 40:31

Whenever I read that scripture, my mind immediately goes to an eagle soaring across the sky. As I did a little research on the eagle this is what I came up with: They have relatively longer and more evenly broad wings and are very fast in flight. Their keen eyesight which is primarily contributed by their extremely large pupils, which ensure minimal scattering of the incoming light. The female of all species of eagles known are larger than the male. Eagles normally build their nests in tall trees or on high cliffs.

Now when I re-read the scripture, my perspective is a little different. Take a look at where it says, "they mount up with wings as eagles." I thouht to myself, how awesome is that?  An eagles wings are evenly broad and very fast in flight. Can I say it again??? They are very fast in flight. To me that could mean several things, but fast in flight is when they have their boogie on....they are moving at top speed. Anything moving that fast doesn't have time to think about any problems or difficulties in it's path. How could it, it's going to fast.

This is what waiting on the Lord means to me.....I'm moving full speed ahead. There may be obstacles that I am faced with, but while I wait upon the Lord, I have to keep it moving. How are you coping with life, family, that job that you aren't so happy with, that disruptive child, bills that can't be paid?

These are all challenges that we are faced with every single day, but know that it's going to get better. ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10

All I have is His word to stand on..... You see patience was never one of my strong points, and believe you me, I still have my days, but I have no choice but to keep it going and believe with all my heart that as I wait I can have the joy that comes from the Lord and the peace that passes all understanding.

How are you waiting? Are you like that eagle that soars above circumstances or are you wallowing in self pity? You don't have too.....everything you need is in His word and if you 'll trust Him, you will find out that it was all worth it.

Remember....."they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isiah 40:31

Smooches,

Kiwanya

A Taste of Nature, Pt 2

Here are the remaining three pics my sweetie shot! Just beautiful!!!

Smooches,
Kiwanya

A Taste of Nature

Here is a little something out of the ordnaire'.....compliments of my hubby! He is good at just about any and everything he does....including photography (yep, I'm bragging on my guy.) I think these pics are absolutely gorgeous and to see God's best displayed is a sight to behold. My blessing from God......thanks honey. I love you and thank you Jesus for giving us such wondrous sights to set our eyes on....

P.S.......I have a few more to post just to let you see "A Taste of Nature."


Smooches,
Kiwanya

A Song That Has Touched My Soul....

This song has been on my mind and in my heart for days!!!! Take a listen and let it bless you too!


Smooches,
Kiwanya

Transparency

Ok.....so here are a few pics of me from a photo shoot I did back in 2009. I haven't changed a bit, in fact, I would say that minus all the work done on me, I look even better without it. (I'm talking make-up here)

When I look at pics that I have taken as well as others, I often think to myself, WOW....look how good we can look to have an inanimate object snap a quick shot remembering that very moment.

We don't even remember the what we looked like, but we do remember taking the picture. Beholding the image from the cameras view.

All the emphasis put on taking the pic. Getting glammed up, our hair all did, the perfect earrings, and not to mention the time and effort put into what we will wear.

But when it comes to the things of Christ, where is the hype? Where is the thrill? The excitement? Paying close detail to his word? Making sure that we read and re-read HIS word with such excitement.

There is a single adjective that keeps coming to mind; and it's the word "TRANSPARENCY." The thing is, God already knows every core of our being, but we try our best to cover up the blemishes to make people think we have it all together.

Because HE knows us like he does, what should really matter is how are we existing with him? How are we living? Is HE the head of our life? How is our heart and soul? Is it dolled up with the Word of the Lord? Do we go before the throne and ask God to open the eyes and our understanding so that when we are in HIS word, it speaks directly to us? Or are we too busy with the cares of this life?

Are we filtering in any and everything harmful to our soul? Being transparent allows you to walk in forgiveness and to be the forgiver of others. The cleansing of the soul allows you to become the person that you were created to be.

It took me a long time to get to this point and I still struggle with "things," but my cry to my Heavenly Father daily is this: Lord create in me a clean heart. Allow me to be the woman you want me to be. Forgive me for not forgiving and help me be true not only to myself, but to you first.

Become the person that God sees you as...the person that you know you are suppose to be inside and out!

Smooches!!!!
Kiwanya