If something is of great value to me, the best place for me to put it, is in God's hands. 

Can't put a price on healing <3

I think the amount of time it takes to heal on the inside has a lot to do with how much we are willing to yield to God in the process. 

Just speaking from experience as I'm so thankful for all He's done in me - especially in the last few years. Thank you Jesus. You are my King. You get all the glory. 

Peacemaker

An apology is not, "I'm sorry...but...".

An apology is, "I'm sorry." "Forgive me for what I did wrong. I realize that I should apologize for...".

An apology has no pride or a list of reasons of what we think the other person did wrong. 

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you live at peace with everyone." Romans 12:18 NIV (Bold emphasis mine)

I used to think that if I wasn't constantly paying attention or trying to control my life, that I'd miss out on opportunities. This proved to be exhausting and is an impossible way to live. When God brought me the opportunity to write for Christina Magazine it really spoke to me because I wasn't looking for it. I was just living my life and going about my business and it just fell in my lap. 

It helped me to realize how powerful God is and to completely trust Him with my life and just let go. It brought me peace when I let go because I could look back and know that if He brought the magazine opportunity into existence then He could and would bring future opportunities to me in the right timing and that I wouldn't miss out. If there is something I need to see then He will make sure that I see it. He has proven Himself faithful. Even if I miss it the first few times I still believe that He will bring it to me until I finally understand what He's trying to tell me. Why? Because He loves us that much. He won't let us go and He won't give up on us. 

Dear God, 

As we read your living word let us come across scriptures in the Bible that help us understand how strong you are and let it encourage us and build our faith. Amen. 

“Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?” For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen. (Romans 11:34-36 NIV)

He Made a Way

I know I've posted this before but for those who don't know, I have recently received an invitation to write for a magazine called, "Christina Magazine". It is a Christian magazine for women and it launched December 1, 2013! I'm excited about it and grateful for the opportunity. 

I wanted to share how this opportunity came about. I have no doubt that it came from God and it really just fell into my lap.

I had just got home from church on a Sunday afternoon in September and I got a text message from my friend. She asked me, "Heidi, if the opportunity ever came up for you to write for a magazine, would you take it?" And I replied, "Sure, why not?" :)

Then she told me that she saw that her friend Christy posted an announcement on Facebook that she was starting her own magazine and inviting people to join her team. I messaged her right away and told her that I was interested and sent her the link to my blog. 

We talked over the next few days and I was invited to write for the magazine and named Editor at Large! I couldn't believe it! I kept asking myself, "Is this really happening?" Lol. 

I'm so grateful for the opportunity and every time that I think about it I feel a word in my heart from God. My heart feels the word, "Fulfilling". God is telling me that He is fulfilling a dream that I've had in my heart for so long. The dream to be able to call myself a writer.

If you'd like to see our first December issue click here:

http://www.christina-magazine.com 

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