Learning to Rest

I am a worrier.

I worry about things that are going on today, tomorrow, and things that could possibly happen months, or even years from now.

It is this not-so-desirable trait that has been causing my biggest current struggle: not knowing how to rest. I know in my head that God is in control of all things. That he is good, and will make all things work out for my good. I know his plan will triumph over all things. I KNOW this. But do I know it so deeply that I live in the freedom that truly understanding and encompassing that would bring? No.

My three things are things that are true of my God:

1. He our strength: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:26

2. He is our shelter: "This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him." Psalm 91:2

3. He is our comforter: "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young." Isaiah 40:11

May I trust and believe that you truly are my strength, my warrior, and my fortress. May I believe that my heart is safe to be weak in you. And may I be humble enough to admit my weakness and accept you to be strong on my behalf.

with all my love,

Kylie

{Three Things: Friday, October 14}

Hey everyone! Right now I'm sitting at home on our big, comfy couch watching the Cards game. Sometimes there isn't anything better than being home. And btw, GO CARDINALS!

I had a really fun day! Here are my three things...

1. Kara and I ran to Hobby Lobby and made crafts this afternoon! I saw this really cute idea on Pinterst, and decided to try it...

I just made a collage on a canvas, made a stencil, and then painted over it! Awesome!

2. While my family was driving around the River Campus parking lot (we went to listen to ghost stories), my dad ran the truck straight into one of those concrete barriers they put in front of each parking spot. SO funny!! The best part was the family that just stood and watched it all happen. They were so serious lol.

3. I got to help my mom let in the neighbor's golden retriever, Sam tonight. What a sweetie! I just love big dogs so much; I loved getting to pet and love on him!

Hope you guys are having a good fall break! (If you're a college student like me!) I can't wait for it to get cooler so I can wear scarves and drink hot cider. What are you looking forward to??

Love you all,

Kylie

Recappin'

Wow! I can't believe it's been 2 months since my last post! Time sure does speed by... here's a quick recap of what I've been up to!

I saw a great, world-travelin friend...

I moved into a new dorm...

I started my first day as a sophmore...

I worshiped in a tent...

I went to a wedding... (with handsome date)

I hung out by the river...

I played with scarves...

AND I went on a fabulous St. Louis adventure day with a lovely friend...

All in all, it's been a great couple months! Can't wait to see what the next have in store...

Love you all,

-Kylie

{Three Things: Tuesday, August 16}

I can't believe I move back to SEMO in two days!! There are so many things I am excited about, and a couple I'm pretty anxious about. I am really ready to get things rolling.

The past two days I have been at the Ignite leadership retreat. It has got me SO excited to start school and get Ignite going! My three things today are going to be the three things I am really pumped about with Ignite and am excited to see God work through!

1. My Ignite community. I love each and every person on leadership so much and they hold such a special place in my heart. I can't wait to grow closer to them and also grow WITH them as we lead ignite together!

2. Worship. I am really curious to see how God matures me as a leader, and what he is going to teach me this semester. I have a feeling it's going to be huge. Not always easy, but very good.

3. All the new changes. Ignite this semster is going to look a lot different than it has before, but I think that makes it so exciting. I hope and pray that God uses those changes as a catalyst for growth.

WOOHOO! I am ready to go!! Watch out SEMO!

love you all so much,

Kylie

{Three Things: Tuesday, August 9}

Today was a pretty nice, lazy day! I got to rest, but also got a lot done, which was nice! I also thought a lot about my Poppy today. I found a video I took a couple years ago of my family laughing at breakfast while he was eating his crazy "cereal". He was such a sweetheart.

My three things today:

1. I planned the music (officially!) for the first Ignite! Very excited and anxious about everything!

2. I ran the full 3 miles loop around my house and made it up all the hills today without dying!! Win!!

3. I didn't have to hear my alarm this morning. It was beautiful...

Hope everyone is doing good! I can't believe summer is coming to an end...

love,

Kylie

{Three Things: Sunday, July 31}

Wow! I can't believe tomorrow is the first day of August! I don't know about you guys, but this summer has gone by so fast.

I had a really fun day today! Lots of good things to choose from. My three are:

1. I was on worship team this church with some of the best people ever! Seriously, I just really enjoy my community at church. Some of those dudes just crack me up!!

2. I got to hang out at the Watt's house with Pierre and his family! Those kids are a blast and are so sweet. And there's really nothing much cuter than young kids speaking French.

3. My mom made guacamole tonight for dinner. I love guacamole....

I hope you are enjoying your summer friends!

Kylie

Catching Up

Hey friends! It's been WAY too long since I've posted. So much has happened! Here's my update...

July 17th I left for Xtreme Camp to be a counselor for my third year! Camp is my absolute favorite week of the year. I had such a great group of campers this year and made so many friendships and memories! The stinky thing was, on Wednesday afternoon I got the news that my Poppy had died. That meant that I had to leave camp early to go to Salt Lake City. I was so thankful to be there when I got the news. Everyone was so considerate and it was nice to be in such a relaxing and beautiful place.

Friday morning we got to Salt Lake. My family from all over the country came in to support my Nana and celebrate my Poppy's life. It was so fun for me to see my family!! I wish we would all get together more often.

It was a really hard week. Seeing my Nana in grief was so heart wrenching. One of the hardest parts was seeing my grandpa's shirts hanging in the laundry room.

I'm going to write more about my Poppy soon. Right now I just want to say thank you to all my friends and family who have been so kind and understanding to my family and I. We appreciate it so so much. I am so blessed with all the people God has put in my life!

Love you all,

Kylie