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