plans.

i love my church.  

for several reasons. but one being that my pastor gives great sermons.

this past weekend was mothers day.

so his sermon was entitled: "what a wife wishes a husband knew about women." 

he linked passages in the Bible and referenced  the "5 Love Languages"

wow.   

being a single person right now, this was very powerful.  he talked about  how we have to show "I Love you" through the 5 love languages:

1. through words of affirmation.

2. through quality time.

3. through giving gifts.

4. through physical display.

5. through acts of service.

after he was done going through the 5 languages, he told the women to find out which love language theirs was & to tell their mate.  {or if you are single, figure it out to tell your future husband}

there are so many times that i feel like i am being attacked by satan that i am not good enough. not pretty enough. i'm not going to get married. etc. etc.  sometimes it is easier said than done to "put those thoughts out of your head."  i know God has a perfect plan for my life, but sometimes it is hard to see that.  i am not a very patient person, so waiting to see what God has in store for me is a struggle sometimes. 
i was reminded of this verse by someone who is going through a very hard time.  
For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. 
jeremiah 29:11

my God will give me peace. love. direction. strength. encouragement. hope. support. answered prayer. and so many other things.
i am thankful for this. and need to remember all this. but there are days i have my "debbie downer" moments.  [not that today is one of those days. in fact after yesterday's sermon i feel pretty good.]

love & blessings.
rachel.