Bird's eye view : change of perspective.

God doesn't tolerate you.

The image of God is central to developing a solid view of life.

That out sinfulness, not how we've been sinned against, is out biggest problem. That forgiveness, not wholeness, is our greatest need. That repentance, not insight, is the dynamic in all real change.

Secret stairways on a Sunday.

Rejection is so good.

No. Really.

'Cause all you can do is turn to Jesus.

Autumn walks.

Something Jesus has been teaching me:

People only feel the need to belittle others when they don't want to face their own insecurities.

That being said, I have also been asking Jesus to reveal to me all the times I let my own insecurities somehow cause harm to others.

Over the past few days, I've been a tad overwhelmed at some of the incidents I've remembered. Whether that be the time I laughed at what a stranger was wearing in Wal-Mart, or the time I called a girl on my soccer team ugly, or the time I left degrading voicemails on a guy's phone for whatever reason, or the time… you get the idea.

I've hurt people. A lot of people.

Today, I want to publicly apologize to everyone I have ever offended or wounded. 

I know that some of you follow me on here, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Whoever you are, I ask for your forgiveness. I want to restore the standard in our relationship and make you aware that I only ever hurt you because I was also hurting.

The good Lord has done a deep work in my heart. I'm not perfect, but I have received healing in many areas. Praise God.

So, aside from apologizing, I am also going to say this: you can receive the same healing that I have received. You don't have to hurt. 'Cause hurting people hurt people. And I can promise you, you were created for a much greater purpose.

Thank you for taking the time to read this little note. Have a great, great day! And know that you are immensly loved.

(If you are one of the individuals I hurt, please, feel free to message me; I would love to personally apologize and talk out things.)

Lead me where my trust is without borders.

1 John 2:15-17 says,

"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever." The world's happiness only lasts for a short season. God's joy is ever-lasting.

How great is that?

One of my favorite things about God:

He doesn't lie.

I'm a mess.

I've got dirt under my fingernails. The bags under my eyes from a lack of sleep are quite noticeable. I should probably consider shaving my legs too. Not to even mention all the bug bites that are decorating my arms. I've got split ends and knots all throughout my hair. My skin isn't the clearest. My thighs and hips are the proud owners of cellulite and stretch-marks. I have hidden my tummy from the sun for years. Parts of my body are surely uneven. My nose resembles one that would be on a Roman statue. My teeth are crooked and stained. But my heart? Oh, my heart is good. My heart is healed and restored. My heart loves and loves some more. My heart is pure and innocent. My heart is full of dreams and desires. My heart pumps for the Lord -- with purpose. The good, good Lord. He is the One that healed and restored this heart of mine. He is the One that loves and loves some more through me. He is the One that made me pure and innocent like a child. He is the One that filled this undeserving heart with dreams and desires. He is the One that has given me purpose. “And me? I’m a mess. I’m nothing and have nothing; make something out of me.” -Psalm 40:16

Take me back.