The Journey of 'Singleness'

Today I am going to talk about something, that is so very near and dear to my heart, and that is the topic of 'Singleness' 

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." 

{Jeremiah 29:11}

What messes up most of our lives, 

is the picture we have in our heads of how our lives
are supposed to be. 

If that snapshot in your dream-scrapbook includes a handsome hubby by your side, you’re probably wondering about now where he is. 

Yeah, I thought he’d be here by now.  

Plenty of other godly, single women in every age range are thinking the same thing. Me included... 

But my heart breaks and aches, 

for the many women I have met 

who have settled for less than their

God-given best. 

Women who didn’t believe that they were worth the fight, magnificent, extravagant, and crazy amazing...

I’m saddened by how easy it is for us women to give our hearts away, sometimes to the most undeserving of men. 

Women will only be choosy when they believe that they are worth choosing. When we begin to believe we are treasures worth finding 

and precious gems worth keeping 

our mindsets instantly start to change. 

Choosing to wait for our future spouses'
goes beyond a boundary, 

it goes beyond any rules. 

It is overflowing in love, purity, 

and true desires. 

I choose to wait for whoever God has for me because, I believe that this season of waiting will help mold me into the Woman of God, 

He has called me to be. 

I think part of our problem as Christian women lies in, our fear of unconditionally trusting God. 

Deep down, we want to fully trust Him, but we wonder if we really truly can. We wonder if He will really follow through. We wonder if He knows us, as well as we think we know ourselves. 

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;" 

{Proverbs 3:5}

I believe waiting will teach us to trust God with everything...

Even in our 'love lives' ;)

The purpose of waiting is NOT because we are waiting for God to ‘hurry up and finally bring the guy’. 

Keeping this in mind, 

God isn’t keeping that wonderful man from you. 

Nor has He forgotten that you’re over there waiting. You’re not on your own. You don’t have to invest all your energy looking right, or being in the right place, at the right time to find God’s match for you. 

Instead, our energies are better spent growing every day into amazing women of God, who will recognize God’s man when he shows up in our lives. 

We are being shaped and formed each day, into the image of Christ. 

There are things God is working out of us, and into us. 

God created us with one sole purpose of knowing Him and making Him known. Your singleness is God’s perfect place for you to thrive. 

You don’t have to wait for your "knight-in-shining-armour"

 to start living. 

You can know the Lord fully and serve Him wholly right here, 

right now.

The purpose I believe, in our singleness is to take everyday and glorify Jesus in everything we do. 

From saying hello to people, 

to serving those who need help. 

It is an incredible opportunity to be able to spend hours with God in prayer, in fasting, and in worship. 

It is an opportunity to let our lives 

be true living sacrifices. 

My desire for my life is to be a reminder to the world that singleness does not mean you are “stuck”. Remember, waiting is not always a bad thing, ladies!! 

Waiting is an opportunity for God to purify and perfect His will in our lives. The longer we wait, the more time we can invest in becoming more Christ-like, as Single Ladies :) 

 

Everyday is an opportunity to be 

refined in God's fiery love. 

Everyday is an oppurtunity to say yes to love and no to fear. 

Everyday is an opportunity to open locked doors in our hearts and to discover hidden talents and desires. 

Everyday is an opportunity to go deeper in God's love. 

When we begin looking at this season of waiting as an opportunity to be purified and refined for a possible spouse, it most definitely becomes more of an adventure!! 

Instead of dreading each new day, wondering if every person we see is “the one." 

We can start living right now, 

we now can choose to see the beauty in each and everyday, knowing that it is shaping us to be who He called us to be. 

(First and foremost a Lover of God)

 "Trust in the LORD forever..."

{Isaiah 26:4} 

The journey to one day become a 

Wife starts now. Today matters.

How we respond to the things of today, will determine how our tomorrow goes. 

Though the Battle may get tough... 

Seek your strength from prayer, 

not people. Be open, and trustworthy, live in full communion, 

with our Heavenly Father. 

 

Love waits...patiently.

 

So today, if you are single will you make the choice to wait patiently and proactively?!? 

We all have a choice in how we can Live your lives. Looking forward to what God has for us today and everyday to come, or impatiently waiting for the day we will meet 

"the one" and possibly missing out on opportunities today. 

So, as much as we want to plan out our picture-perfect lives...we unfortunately can't, but on the brighter side of that, Life always has a way of surprising you with unexpected things that will make you even happier than you originally planned, so that's always
something to look forward to ❤️

Ladies, in closing I would like to say, 

like I have said before in many previous posts...
Never be ashamed of your Singleness!
Just because you are the only girl you know who isn't dating, doesn't mean you are not worth waiting for...
There is a man out there waiting just as patiently as you are, 

we just have to TRUST God! 

Never forget that you are worth the wait!! 

Until next time, 

~Kerrington 

Guest Post~Little Girl Dreams!

Written by: Breanne
 

It started with a paper towel role taped vertically onto a young girl’s bedroom desk labelled “Penny Drop”.  

I put as much change as I could into that thing, and anyone who came for a visit to my room could feel free to drop some in, as well (bills were always welcome, too, of course ;) ).  

The change was not being saved for candy or new toys, though, as you might expect.  It was being collected because this little girl had a dream in her heart.  A dream, but also a calling that she did not yet know was there.

 I’m sure many of you have heard of George Muller; an incredible man of faith who followed God’s call to start orphan houses and do many other great things for Him.  He always completely trusted God to meet his needs and the needs of the children and workers at the orphanages.  I would encourage you to read his autobiography: The Autobiography of George Mueller.  It’s an amazing testimony of faith.

 Well, I had heard his story a few times as a child and it really impacted me.  I decided that I wanted to start an orphanage when I grew up.  Hence, the “Penny Drop” 

I began saving money for this orphanage, praying that God would keep this dream in my heart.  I was very young, probably around 9, more or less.

 I can’t say I realized that this dream was growing and transforming in my heart, creating other desires and passions in my heart, but it did. It has. A few years ago I felt that God was calling me to go to other countries and tell
them of His love. 

 Last summer I went to Central America on a six week mission’s trip.  (The Penny Drop Fund was used in support of this new dream given by the Father) As I look back and see what God has done in my life, I’m amazed. He took this little girl’s dream of starting an orphanage and began to form it into a calling to bring His love to the nations.  

My friend Kerrington (you might have heard of her?) and

I were chatting on the phone the other day about this very thing.  We were talking about how when I was little God placed those dreams in my heart.  How He didn’t speak to me in a big booming voice, but through a dream dropped into a young heart that grew and formed into the calling He has for me. It came in a still, small way. 

 He may speak to you in that ‘big booming voice’,

but not likely. 

 More likely it will be that still, small voice; that dream in your heart that has grown into a passion and a purpose; that deepest desire to serve Him with everything you’ve got, wherever He wants you to be, doing whatever He wants you to do.  Don’t become so busy listening for a big voice or a big sign that you miss the small one
He’s trying to speak to you with.

 I don’t know if it’s God’s plan for me to one day start an orphanage, but I do know that He’s called me to go and share His love to the nations; as we’re all called to share His love right where we are.  

Maybe that comes in the form of caring for orphans, or maybe it’s having tea with your elderly neighbour, prison ministry, or being a witness to your co-workers and friends.  Neither is more important than the other. Whoever you are, wherever you are, YOU are called.

 

About Breanne:

I am a 17 year old, every day, ordinary girl who loves the Lord with all her heart.  I believe that I am called by God to bring His love to other countries.  I’m very excited to return to Central America this summer.  I am blessed to have grown up in a Christian home with amazing parents who support the calling God has given me.  Having been home-schooled since grade 6, I have the opportunity to go to college in the fall, which I believe is the next step in the Lord’s plan for my life.  

Thank you for taking the time to read my Guest-post, I hope you are encouraged!! Dios le bendiga! 

 

 

Proverbs 31 Woman, Who me?!?

I just love the 'Proverbs 31 Woman' passage. Each & every verse is so very special to me & these verses play very unique roles in my life!

In this blog-post I want to go through some of the verses & try to explain them a little more in-depth & in more modern terms. That way my generation of young women will be able to understand 

& appreciate 'Proverbs 31' much, 

much more. 

So many young women (including myself)

have had this mindset that Proverbs 31 

can't have anything good to do 

with a woman unless your a 'Mrs.' 

but in reality it is teaching all

generations of women!! 

Often, Women believe that 

Proverbs 31 doesn’t really apply to

our modern day lives,

but truly it does :) 

Today I am going to help you discover the 

'Proverbs 31 woman' in yourself. 

Here it goes ;) 

The Proverbs 31 woman is referred to as

“the virtuous woman.” 

She is definitely a role model for us all.

She's someone who uses all she has

& does all she can with excellence. 

She glorifies God in everything she does,

big or small.

She is honest, trustworthy 

& generous. 

She is a good steward, understands people,

plans for the future & likes to put together a nice outfit ;) 

She’s a very wise woman, using what is

“in her hands" to influence 

& enhance the lives of those in her circle.

She realizes that she doesn’t have to “do it all” to be effective. 

She knows how to evaluate, invest, encourage

& ultimately bring out the best in people around her! 

A Proverbs 31 woman is a model 

of character traits & of wisdom. 

She may well have skill & beauty, 

but these are of secondary importance to her godliness! 

{Proverbs 31:10} 

"...she is far more precious than jewels." 

Ladies!! You may not feel it sometimes, but you are so very precious in God's eyes, you are worth more than any jewels ❤️

{Proverbs 31:15} 

"She provides for her house-hold before the day even begins & this multiplies the effectiveness of her work." 

I love that part 

'before the day begins' 

for us younger ladies, I truly believe that means getting up early & reading our Bibles & doing our devotions faithfully, not just once a week, but faithfully. 

Everyday, digging deep into his word because one day we will see the 'effectiveness of our hard work' 

by reading his word daily. 

 A Virtuous Woman is a homemaker. 

She creates an inviting atmosphere of

warmth & love for her family 

& their many guests. 

She uses hospitality to minister 

to those around her. 

She is very charitable :) 

{Proverbs 31:18} 

"She is confident that her profits are sufficient..." 

She is not confined to her home, 

but she is engaged in her own business. 

This part of Proverbs 31 demonstrates remarkable financial independence for a woman, especially in the Bible times. 

This verse to me means,

that we should be wise stewards of our money even at a young age. 

Training ourselves to be good financial managers of our money before we have the pleasure of taking care, of the finances of our own households. She is productive! 

She works willingly with her hands. She sings praises to God & does not grumble while completing her daily tasks & challenges. 

{Proverbs 31:20} 

"She opens her hands to the poor & reaches out her arms to the needy."  

She is not prideful, she does not walk around with a turned-up nose. 

She has a genuine concern for the less fortunate.

She is a Builder of Community! 

{Proverbs 31:23} 

"...she sits with the elders of the land." 

She enjoys the company of her elders & excels with the wisdom they bestow upon her.

She respects every word of wisdom. 

{Proverbs 31:25} 

"She is clothed in strength & dignity.

She laughs without fear of the future." 

Strength & dignity are so much a part of her character, that they seem like they are her clothing. 

She laughs at the future, in contrast of being anxious & worried or even fearful about what is to come.

She prayerfully considers the decisions that have to be made, (even at our young age.)

God gives her guidance & direction of which path to choose. 

{Proverbs 31:26} 

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, & the teaching of kindness is on her tongue."

The Wisdom that is taught by this woman is incredibly-remarkable.

She is wise beyond her years. 

Hence why, 

"she sits with the elders of the land." 

She speaks with kindness. 

Every word that leaves her mouth is glorifying to God. She speaks with a gentle, loving spirit. 

{Proverbs 31:29} 

"Many daughters have done excellently,

but you surpass them all."  

She is a set-apart young woman from the culture of today. 

She's not afraid to be unique 

& go against the crowd.  

She is victorious!! 

{Proverbs 31:30} 

"Charm is deceitful, & beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." 

A Woman who fears the Lord will excel in anything she does. 

Bringing me back to the point of digging deep into his word ;) 

God's word is food for the soul! 

She is a woman of worth & of beauty. She has the inner beauty,  that only comes from Jesus Christ.

She uses her creativity & sense of style to create beauty in her life 

& the lives of her loved ones. 

{Proverbs 31:31}

"Let us honour her, for all that her hands have done, & let her works bring her praise at the city gates." 

Ladies, our goals should never be to seek honour & praises for the work we have done, but if God blesses you for the things you have accomplished don't ever feel unworthy of accepting these "praises" you deserve them, 

my dear! 

Last, but not least. 

Being a Proverbs 31 woman is not about being that "perfect" Christian. 

It's about living a full-life for 

His purpose! 

Until next time, 

~Kerrington 

Sunday Morning...Rush-hour!!

Oh, What a blessing it is to have a Family that is all very actively volunteering in the ministries 

of our Home Church.

Whether it be the Sound team, 

Worship team, Dance Team, 

Nursery Team, Sunday School team, Flag team...

the list (seriously) goes on! 

Here's a picture of my Family! 
We clean up pretty nice eh??  

 

Our Sunday mornings consist of 

4 "Ladies" & 1 "Daddy" all trying to get ready

& out the door by at least 8:50am,

to be at the church by 9am sharp(ish)! 

This means Teeth brushed, 

Hair done,

dress clothes ironed & on, 

dress shoes clean, breakfast ate,

water bottles & Bibles in hand. 

Smiling Faces...out the door we go :) 

This can sometimes be a difficult task

& a challenge at times, 

but we wouldn't have our Sundays any other way!!

Here is my top 5 things 

I love about Sundays: 

1. I love going to Church 

& being on ministries & being involved

 as much as I possibly can! 

2. I love our Dance team practices at church!!

Our dance team practices' right after church service! 

 We make so many great memories & friendships grow so much stronger durning these practices! 

3. I love coming home & getting out of my dress clothes!! 

(as much as I love them...lol) 

Puting on some comfy yoga pants

or better yet what I have been doing lately is

 come home & put on my 

P-jays & watch a movie 

with yummy snacks!! 

4. I love the Family time!! 

Being able to spend almost the entire day with my family is quite the treat, since each of us have pretty busy schedules ;) 

5. I love Sundays!!! 

Because it's the beginning of a new,

fresh week with no mistakes in it yet! 

(As Anne Shirley would say it) 

Thanks for reading! 

I'm off to church :) 

Have a blessed Sunday 

Wonderful Readers! 

 Until next time, 

 

~Kerrington

P.S Did I mention? I love you!

In honor of February being 

the month-of-love, 

I thought I would write something that has been brewing in my heart for a couple months now.

It's a love letter from our Heavenly Father to his Precious Daughters ❤️

I pray you are touched by it. 

I for sure was when God gave me these words for us! 

 

My Dear Daughter, 

What a joy you are to me! 

You are more than just 

"My daughter"

You are my precious princess. 

My beloved, my delight,

My devoted servant.

 If you only knew, how much I truly love you. My thoughts about you, are so very precious. 

They cannot be numbered,

They out number the grains of sand. 

I love you more than you'll ever know. 

My love for you will never end,

I will not leave you for another,

I will not abandon you ever. 

No matter how far you go,

My love will never end. 

My love is not like man’s love. 

It’s Eternal, Everlasting, & Unconditional. 

My love never fails :) 

Don't ever give up! 

For I see the brokenness in your families, & In your friendships. 

I see the pain in your eyes. 

Your beautiful heart,

That used to be so filled with my joy,

Is now crushed beneath your burdens, But you're still so beautiful to me, 

So very beautiful to me. 

I will heal you and 

restore you once again. 

I will have compassion on you;

My unfailing love for you will not be shaken.

I will place my

hand of blessing on your forehead. 

My promises are true. I do not lie. 

There is only light in me, no darkness. 

If you walk with me, 

you shall walk in that same light. 

You may stumble, but you will never fall, 

I will uphold you & call you blessed! 

I love you, & I accept you. 

You are engraved in the palm 

of my right hand. 

You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Like clay in the hand of the potter, 

so you are in my hand. 

I will fill your heart with the love 

and peace you long for. 

I saw you before you were born. 

I knit you together in your mother's womb.

Even then I loved you,

& I was so proud of you & still am! 

For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. 

I often think of the day I will meet you again &

I look forward to the day

I have the pleasure of walking you through

 the Gates of heaven. 

 

"Welcome Home, my Dear Daughter." 

Oh, My princess...I long for that day! 

 To see you Face to Face, 

My dear beloved. 

I will Love you for eternity! 

~Daddy, King of Kings 

P.S. Did I mention? I love you! 

Faith...Like a Pre-teen??

This passed Sunday at my Church 

I had an awesome opportunity to go help teach in an older classroom!

 What a treat it was just to sit & watch these pre-teens be touched. 

As we started getting into the lesson, 

The Head-Teacher started feeling things in the Prophetic & we moved right into a healing movement! 

(How awesome is that, my 1st Sunday in this classroom...yay!!) 

He then started to call different body parts that were in need of healing, almost every kid stood up in that room, with Faith in their eyes that they would walk out of that classroom healed!! 

As I sat & watched each one get prayer, 

I was so touched at how they were so up for it...you would think pre-teens wouldn't be, but these kids were totally ready to receive the healing that was meant for them!! 

What an amazing sight to see :) 

He kept praying for each student, & 

I even got the opportunity to pray with some of the young girls, all they really needed was just a simple hug, no words, just a quiet, tender hug. 

A shoulder to cry on. 

I then dropped my cell-phone that I was taking notes on & embraced these girls into my arms. 

I couldn't hold them tight enough, 

the Love that came down, 

was so sweet...

I even got touched by it! 

This is one of the main reasons I look forward to becoming a 

Children's Pastor almost everyday. 

To be able to show the Love of Christ to these babies, kiddos, & preteens!

The sentence that usually comes out of my mouth when I talk about becoming a children's pastor is 

"Oh, I can't wait!!" 

Yes, of course I can't wait for that actually to happen, but why wait?!

You can show the Love of Christ to these kiddos when you are only there teacher/helper.

No need to be a Pastor for that!! 

One day I will become that Children's Pastor that is always in the back of my mind, no doubt about it, but I am starting now to be that helper that the kiddos can run to when they need prayer or just a simple hug!! 

I want to be that "safe place." 

Like last night, in our Kids ministry 

I help out with on Wednesdays... 

One of the kiddos couldn't stop hugging me, makes me wanna cry. 

I seriously had tear filled eyes 

last night because of it! 

I am truly blessed to be able to work with these kids! 

Thanks for reading,

I hope you are touched by it! 

Until Next time, 

 

 

~Kerrington