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Saturday, September 27, 2014

A Wandering Mind

Hello, hello my loves! I promise I am still alive and will try to get a post up ASAP.

But for now, because my mind has been wandering lately, here is some random inspiration.

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Best wishes,
Grace

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Overwhelmed

I know I just posted a set of lyrics a few short days ago, but I have to share yet another set.

Big Daddy Weave writes and sings some of the most moving songs. If you have any interest in contemporary christian music, check this band out for sure! They will touch your heart no matter what.

"Overwhelmed"

I see the work of Your Hands
Galaxies spin in a Heavenly dance oh God
All that You are is so overwhelming

I hear the sound of Your Voice
All at once it’s a gentle and thundering noise oh God
All that You are is so overwhelming

I delight myself in You
Captivated by Your beauty
I’m overwhelmed, I’m overwhelmed by You

God, I run into Your arms
Unashamed because of mercy
I’m overwhelmed, I’m overwhelmed by You

I know the power of Your Cross
Forgiven and free forever You’ll be my God

All that You’ve done is so overwhelming
I delight myself in You
In the Glory of Your Presence
I’m overwhelmed, I’m overwhelmed by You

God, I run into Your arms
Unashamed because of mercy
I’m overwhelmed, I’m overwhelmed by You

You are Beautiful, You are Beautiful
Oh God, there is no one more Beautiful
You are Beautiful, God you are the most Beautiful

You are Wonderful, You are Wonderful
Oh God, there is no one more Wonderful
You are Wonderful, God You are the most Wonderful

You are Glorious, You are Glorious
Oh God, there is no one more Glorious
You are Glorious, God you are the most Glorious

-Big Daddy Weave

In the midst of whatever you are going through, it is so easy to forget how much God does in our lives. When you finally cool down and look back on what really happened, it is clear that in the heat of the moment, you were not thinking straight. We have to step back and think, "If I was level headed and not upset, how would I act?" 

When we look at the grand picture, we see how much God does in our lives. It truly is overwhelming, and that is just what this song conveys. 

Life is good because God is great, do not ever forget that.

Grace

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Breathing In Your Grace

After a little bit of a rough day, I am trying to keep these words in my head and keep my eyes fixed on what really matters.

It’s there in the newborn cry
There in the light of every sunrise
There in the shadows of this life
Your great grace

It’s there on the mountain top
There in the everyday and the mundane
There in the sorrow and the dancing
Your great grace
Oh such grace

From the creation to the cross
There from the cross into eternity
Your grace finds me, yes your grace finds me

It’s there on a wedding day
There in the weeping by the graveside
There in the very breath we breathe
Your great grace

The same for the rich and poor
The same for the saint and for the sinner
Enough for this whole wide world
Your great grace
Oh such grace

There in the darkest night of the soul
There in the sweetest songs of victory
Your grace finds me
Yes your grace finds me

Your great grace
Oh such grace
Your great grace
Oh such grace

So I’m breathing in Your grace
And breathing out Your praise
I’m breathing in Your grace
Forever I’ll be

Your grace finds me
Yes Your grace finds me
-Your Grace Finds Me, Matt Redman

Sunday, September 7, 2014

He Loves US



As I speak of often, I am always so on fire when I come home from youth group. It is times just like these where my thoughts are flowing even faster than usual.

So to say the least, I am beyond excited for this year. It is going to be filled with my favorite thing, Jesus.

I so often forget what I am here to do. With modern day and this quickly moving culture, I loose sight of what comes above all- the man upstairs. He makes my life possible. He lets me breathe. He lets the sun rise. He lets me wake up every day. He gives me friends and family and a home and food and just life. The Lord gives me life.

Without him, I am merely just another human being. This, by the way, is among my biggest fears: to just be another body. I cannot be just another person. I want to be something, to be someone, to do something big.

So as I sit here with my head racing and my fingers flying across the keyboard, I am here to tell you a few things.

Love the Lord. Above all else, love him. Everything else will fall in place if you give Him all your love.

Love others. We, as Christians, were put on this earth to make disciples. To spread the good news- that we are saved because of the Lord. Because of Him, we are forgiven. Jesus loved people who he did not even know. He was known for loving people.

Love yourself. As cheesy as it sounds, and despite how overused it is, you are perfect. You were made with a vision in the Lord's head. You were not an accident. The people in your life, they are there for a reason. Where you live, it is for a reason. God chose all those things just for you.

Love this world. Everyone has a story. Everyone struggles. Everyone experiences love and loss. This world has a lot of negativity in it, but this is not our home. This is simply a stopping place. We did not start here and we will not end here. Out final destination is with our father. He is waiting for us. So treat the world a little better than it treats you, because it is merely a check point and a test for us.

Be the person who forgives when they aren't sorry. The one who smiles over the one who doesn't smile back. Go after what you love. Don't fit in.

Life is good because God is good.

Grace

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Show Stealers

Show after show is not the only part of fashion week, seeing what the stars wear to the shows is a whole different story. I love keeping up with celebrities outfits almost as much as I love the new fashion. Here are some of the celebs who have sure know how to rock it these first few days. (ALL photos taken from the fabulous E! News)

Olivia Palermo

Selena Gomez

Nick and Joe Jonas

Jamie Chung

Sarah Jessica Parker

Gwen Stefani

Nina Garcia, Heidi Klum, Emmy Rossum, and Zac Posen
Katie Cassidy

Rosario Dawson and Poppy Delevingne
Best wishes and happy fashion week!
Grace

Friday, September 5, 2014

NYFW

As many of you know, I am a fashion guru. I love a perfect outfit almost as much as I love my family. So with this said, I have no choice but to address the fact that New York Fashion Week kicked off yesterday!! I am scrolling through the line up as we speak and I am so excited!

Here is my current list of shows I am dying to sit in on this week:
  • BCBGMAXAZRIA
  • Project Runway
  • Trina Turk
  • Rebecca Minkoff
  • Lacoste
  • DKNY
  • Tommy Hilfinger
  • Libertine
  • Tory Burch
  • J Crew
  • Ralph Lauren
  • Calvin Klein
Yes, the list is anything but short. I sure would make use of my time if I was in the big city right now. It is safe to say that I scramble to get my homework done just so I can check to the updates on E! (they have an entire "Live From Fashion Week" page that I am obsessing over) and the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (you can watch some shows live!) website.

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Best wishes and happy fashion week!
Grace

Thursday, September 4, 2014

More Prayer

This school year is going to be much different than what I am used to, that I can already tell you.

I cannot go into detail at the moment, but I am here to ask for prayers. I can tell that this is going to be a year full of temptations. Maybe not all the horrible temptations, like alcohol and drugs, but more personal temptations.

This year will be a year that tests my faith greatly. My identity is going to be challenged alongside my morals and personal limits. This small society that I am now a part of is already pushing me to conform, to become just another one of them. While they may not be bad, they are not who I want to be. I want to be myself and only myself. This summer, when I really reflected on who I was, who I am, and who I want to become- I decided that whatever happens, I want to be 100% myself. I want to be the realest version of Grace there is. So, I made that a priority for the year before I even set foot in a classroom.

I know my limits, my morals, and my boundaries- but now they are being tested.
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power." Ephesians 6:10
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." 1 Corinthians 16:13
The Bible specifically addresses all these things. We must be firm, be strong, and be willing to fight temptation.  The Bible finally says this:
"What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31
This is hands down one of my favorite verses because it captures the raw truth that so many people overlook; nothing can stop us when the Lord is behind us. Nothing else matters when we finally realize that no matter what, the one who matters accepts us.

So, my friends, stand strong. Fight the good fight. Be confident in yourself, no matter what others think. God sees past every flaw that others get stuck on.

Best wishes,
Grace

P.S. How cool is it that I am blogging from class?! I found out today that we can work on out laptops during some classes! If the homework load allows, there may be much more where this came from!

Monday, September 1, 2014

Goodbye Summer

What a week it's been. 

Wednesday was my first day of school and it has been a whirlwind since then. The days are long and packed with a bunch of work. Alongside that, volleyball season is taking off as well. We had games last week and a tournament tomorrow. 

And to top all that off, I spent Labor Day weekend at the lake with my friends.


Now that summer is finally over, I am forced to get in the swing of things. So for the final time, I'm heading back to reality. 

See you later summer.

Happy Labor Day weekend!!