Daydreamer At Heart

There is nothing more enticing then my daydreams of traveling the world! Oh the idea of sipping coffee while walking through the brick-lined alleyways of Italy, or roaming the aisle's of the largest bookstore {Powells Book's} in Portland, Oregon. The inspiring thoughts of being a nomad and wondering, experiencing, and taking new adventures is so tempting to the free-spirited side of my soul! The romanticized view of my fantasies and my wishful thinking leave little room for reality and practicality! I suppose it wouldn't be such a charming daydream if I allowed logistics to ruin my minds unrestricted wondering! And let me tell you, recently, I have been practicing my wondering skills!

The realistic side of my daydreams always bring me back to earth. And it's back in reality that I remember how expensive traveling is (!), and how much preparation and time it takes to plan seemingly spontaneous getaways! While I understand the practical side of taking trips and seeing the world, I don't want to discount my desires altogether. I want channel it. To focus on ways that I can experience traveling and ways in which I can see the world, even if it's on a small scale.

For me, my dreams look like traveling and seeing the world. For you it might be something totally different. Your dreams may include a promotion at work or getting married and starting a family. Whatever your dream is, figure out how you can channel it. If your dream isn't being fulfilled right now, in this moment, sit down and really contemplate some of the small (maybe even practical) steps you can take. It could look like spending extra time learning about your business in order to be prepared and ready for if/when a promotion comes. Or it could look like learning how to trust God in a greater way, believing that He will bring a compatible partner when He sees fit.

Even if you have to start small, really, really small... It's okay! As cliche as this may sound, don't give up on your dreams. Continue a tireless pursuit to see them be fulfilled. Make your plans but let God order your steps!

I give everything over to You Lord

Keep Pushing On

If the weight of this world is a constant reminder that you are in desperate need for God to show up daily in your life, don't worry, you are on the right path. If you feel like you are always praying for strength and endurance to go through situations in life, don't worry, your praying, so you are on the right path. Although all of us can and do have bullets shot at us from time to time, it is comforting to know that God is our bullet proof vest, extending grace to the least of us. In your pursuit and journey with God, building a person and meaningful relationship, no matter how difficult it becomes, no matter the distance or space you may feel wedged between you and God, keep running the race. Keep pushing on. You are fighting a worthy fight! If you realized and really understood how much is being thrown at us each day, you might be able to appreciate the small victories with God. We are constantly being told how to live our lives from television, music and even sermons. There is so much information, ideas, suggestions and input being shoveled into our brains and hearts that it can be overwhelming and daunting if we allow it. Yes, ALLOW it. Our goal should be to keep God's word in its purest form and to not cloud His promises and truths. Instead, cling to Scripture, prayer and a healthy body of Christ to be a constant reminder of who we are called to be and the worth our Father has installed in us. Keep pushing on, you are on the right path. While it may be easier to explain to someone else how much they need God, even though they really might be desperate for Him, try your best to look into the mirror and work on letting God renew your mind and spirit first. "You can have pleasure in life but you can't live on pleasure alone, without ever partaking in discipline in order to be a balanced person" {Joyce Meyer's} Personally become a balanced person so that you can assist in changing the world around you, when God makes a time available for you to do so. If you are serving the One True God, you are on the right path!

Keep pushing on.

I give everything over to You Lord

Urban Lovin'

Let me give you a little background to this blog post. I work in downtown Phoenix and every afternoon at 12:00 I go on a walk! I started to see all the cool artwork and buildings that surrounded my office. So I made a point to take my phone with me to take a picture each day of something that inspires me or catches my eye. Then I decided I could dedicate a whole blog post to my journey around downtown. 30 minutes of time away from a computer screen can really do wonders for someone who operates creatively. I love the different textures, colors, mediums and works of art. Nothing better than soaking up some street work. I hope you can find some inspiration in the pieces I have taken pictures of.

Bring Life.
Bring Hope.
Bring Passion.

I give everything to you Lord