prayer life.

prayer changes things.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.  Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. [philippians 4:6-7]

one thing i am challenging myself to do is improve my prayer life. my pastor had a great sermon lsat week. main points:

1. God wants to bless you.

2. we dont ask.

3. we pray little prayers.

4. dare to ask for the best.

5. be bold.

6. stretch your faith.

7. if you PRAY bold prayers, God will do bold things in your LIFE.

sometimes i feel like some of prayers won't be answered because they are silly and i am praying for things that aren't important to God, but yet i still want them. and i know i shouldn't have that thought, because if i pray for something from God, it is important to Him.  God takes a interest in my life and if it is important to me, it is important to Him. my pastor challenged us. he asked us if prayer was important to us. he said, if it was we need to be serious about it. have a prayer list. so that is what i did. i unwrapped my new journal that i bought on super clearance at borders and began my prayer list. 

and i will end with something that my pastor said on sunday. "go for it." pray big things, pray small things, pray bold things, just pray. 

fall is around the corner.

i can't believe that fall is right around the corner.  i am looking forward to cooler days, sweatpants and sweatshirt kind of days, changing leaves,  fall weddings, thanksgiving and duh.duh.duh...putting my Christmas tree up :) i can't wait for that last one!

i officially finished my first year of teaching, woo hoo!  i taught all summer so my school year was a bit longer than most of my teacher friends, but i made it through.  i learned a lot throughout this past year and love where i am at.  my school is a great place for kids to be. i get along with my co-workers and got a really good review from my bosses  [always a bonus] :) 

i finally made my bucket list. it doesn't have much on it yet because i was drawing a blank for some reason. but i have it now, so i can add to it when i remember everything i wanted to put on it. 

a note from one student.
"you are not only our teacher, you are a friend and guide all in one!"
makes hard days worth it. 

beautiful view from comerica park. love looking at old churches.

i finally made a bucket list. this isn't what i had envisioned for it, but it will do for now. 

scrapbook i'm working on for my parents 30th wedding anniversary. shhh, don't tell, it's a surprise. 

weddings, birthdays, wedding shower, baby shower, oh my! its a busy few weeks with gift giving.

happy [almost] fall.