Being Attractive In The Lord

Our church is hosting a 4 day Revival with Rudi and Sharon Swanepoel, Evangelist. They are truly people of God! Last night was the first night of the Revival and boy was I blessed in many ways I cannot even speak into words. 

The theme was significant. We are all significant. I wanted to share the one point that stuck with me. 

We are attractive in the Lord. 

When we choose to open up our hearts and let Jesus fill us up; we can become beautifully attractive. This attractiveness can come in many forms I believe. I think that when we are happy people, other people think we are attractive. It is all a perception on how we feel about ourselves. So, if you add Jesus to your equation, can you imagine how much more attractive people think we are? I don't necessarily mean physically (though I think it could happen) We become attractive in these ways:
-We shine bright with the fullness of our King and people have a tendency to draw near.

- The ugliness of our sins is washed away and we are born again. We are cleansed.

- People can see that our HEARTS BELONG to the King of Kings, Lord of Lords.

- Our way of life changes, and people draw near to people who 'make them feel better' by being around them.

There are so many ways that Jesus makes each of us attractive. Even using our talents, or exposing other talents. 

All I can say is I can't wait for another 3 days of soul shaking! 

Fabulous....right

I was invited to head South for a weekend by the pool in Vegas. I was so excited especially for my glow in the dark legs. Yes, they cried for the sunshine! :)

It was a great little escape that was well needed. The drive was awesome with my amazing friend Em. We were geared up with our snacks, soda and gas station coffee. (it tasted just as delish as it sounds.)

It rained in Vegas while we were there. So pool time was not existent. BUT I had one amazing experience.

Em's cousin wanted to go to the m&m factory on Saturday. We were all pooped from walking around all day. We offered up to take the two 13 year old girlies to the m&m factory. Once we hit the strip, all I could do was pray and corral these little girls between Em and I. The world there, and everywhere else offers so many things that are deceiving to us. They are candy coated pleasures with big consequences. You couldn't walk down the sidewalk without a 'clicker' saying vulgar nonsense, or some drunkard shouting at us.

I thought to myself, I wonder how many people don't realize that what the world has to offer is 9 time out of 10 deceiving? How easily we are targeted and marketed into falsehood? While walking down the street all I could pray was

'Lord please keep my mind sheltered from my surroundings. Please keep these girls naive to what is going on around them. Jesus I pray that walking down this street I may be a light in this darkness. I pray that I will always remember this world has nothing in comparison to what you give me.'

Simple enough. Your checkbook is where your heart is. Is it filled with support for the world, or is it filled with support for Jesus?

Em and I on our drive back home! Love this lady!

Happiest Birthday Husband

Today is my husbands birthday! He is twenty five don't you know?

I praise God for knowing where Drayton would be today, I thank Him every day of my life for Drayton.

Drayton is one of the best parts of me.

I cannot imagine spending any part of my life without him.

Drayton Samuel Bailey, I love you.

And am blessed, and proud to be your wife.

all my love,

me :)