"I lean not on my own understanding, my life is in the hands of the maker of heaven"
-He lead me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me.
-God's way is perfect. All the Lord's promises prove true. He is a shield to all who look to him for protection.
-The Lord lives! Praise to my Rock! May God, the Rock of my salvation, be exaulted!
2 Samuel 22: 20, 31, & 47
"I know that I can trust you, Lord"
I can say with all fullness of sincerity that this season of life has been my biggest one yet. Full of change, love, growth, and newness- there has been the biggest call to trust that I have ever experienced.
*To trust that His plan is beautiful- no matter what is to come... He knows. I am created, we are created for the GLORY of God (Isaiah 43:7). Beautiful. (Glory- meaning "to give the correct opinion or estimate of"... we are created to shine for and to our creator!)
*To trust that He is holding every ounce of Dave and I's future as we prepare to walk into marriage.. that He calls me to faithfully love and serve Dave through first fully loving and serving Christ.
*To trust that He is writing every single piece of Kali and I's time in Kenya this summer... to walk in faith with knowing our lives are in His hands- and in His hands is LIFE
*To trust that the Lord is here- in every step.. no matter if I feel him or not. He is here.. always.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower!
Though at times- it feels like in the midst of these big changes.. I have to be in "control" of every little thing- the more I try to be in control.. the more life can seem "out of control"...
Then the Lord, our faithful Father reminds me of His goodness and peace and helps me remember that only when I align my heart with His.. am I truly alive.
Proverbs 3:5&6
I just wanted to share these thoughts.. writing them usually helps me see and understand them all the more...
Maybe they can be a vessel of encouragement for you in this season as well.
Our God is good.
Also- Kenya Update!-
for those of you who don't know...
Kali Hellinghausen and I are leaving for Kenya on June 9th- getting there June 10th to work with Build the Village in Nandi Hills, Kenya (the same place the Lord allowed me to venture to in 2009)
We are so excited! As of now- we are praying through doing a ministry with women there for about three days each week for the month that we will be there. Our heart for that is for us, along with the Kenyan women to experience God in way which allows us to more fully understand His goodness and love in every part of our day as long as we are on this earth. By digging into the word with these women our prayer is that the gospel would spread through our daily lives and then spread through hearts in Kenya. We are looking at going through a book called "Lord, I want to know You" by Kay Arthur- which is all about the names of God and his love for every part of us. Along with that, we will be working with the orphanage and school that is located on-site.. and who knows what else our Father has in store there- I am excited to see it unfold!
If you want to lift up a prayer for us in leading this study- that as we prepare and pray through this.. the Lords words would speak to and through us and that we would quietly come before Him in each step.
Also- just for us to trust Him in every part of this.. and to walk in faith- completely.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions?
We are almost to our fundraising goal- so grateful!
And I just re-stocked on a few hair flowers to sell (3$ each) and will be making more this weekend as well so let me know if you would like to purchase one!
One month after returning from Kenya- I will become a wife!
I CANNOT believe it- so so so thankful, in love, and excited. Thanks you guys for your love, support, and encouragement in these steps.
Love y'all..
Kelley
Proverbs 3:5&6
I just wanted to share these thoughts.. writing them usually helps me see and understand them all the more...
Maybe they can be a vessel of encouragement for you in this season as well.
Our God is good.
Also- Kenya Update!-
for those of you who don't know...
Kali Hellinghausen and I are leaving for Kenya on June 9th- getting there June 10th to work with Build the Village in Nandi Hills, Kenya (the same place the Lord allowed me to venture to in 2009)
We are so excited! As of now- we are praying through doing a ministry with women there for about three days each week for the month that we will be there. Our heart for that is for us, along with the Kenyan women to experience God in way which allows us to more fully understand His goodness and love in every part of our day as long as we are on this earth. By digging into the word with these women our prayer is that the gospel would spread through our daily lives and then spread through hearts in Kenya. We are looking at going through a book called "Lord, I want to know You" by Kay Arthur- which is all about the names of God and his love for every part of us. Along with that, we will be working with the orphanage and school that is located on-site.. and who knows what else our Father has in store there- I am excited to see it unfold!
If you want to lift up a prayer for us in leading this study- that as we prepare and pray through this.. the Lords words would speak to and through us and that we would quietly come before Him in each step.
Also- just for us to trust Him in every part of this.. and to walk in faith- completely.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions?
We are almost to our fundraising goal- so grateful!
And I just re-stocked on a few hair flowers to sell (3$ each) and will be making more this weekend as well so let me know if you would like to purchase one!
One month after returning from Kenya- I will become a wife!
I CANNOT believe it- so so so thankful, in love, and excited. Thanks you guys for your love, support, and encouragement in these steps.
Love y'all..
Kelley
