Everyday. Fill Me Up.

Lord fill me up every day. Your mercies are new every day and you are faithful!
Lamentations 3:22-24

Lately my friends & I have been talking about how lost we would be without God. How low we would feel in life without the constant presence of the Holy Spirit.

Honestly, I would most likely not be alive today without the Holy Spirit carrying me through the darkest places of life. If I didn't know God in a deep everyday kind of way and have the Holy Spirit in my life I would be in a constant state of worry, anxiety, and frustration. Probably anger would weave its way in there too.

But God.

Because I have a relationship with Jesus I have never been that woman. The woman the enemy wants me to be. At pivotal points in our lives we make the choice to decide to follow Jesus or to stay in the places we are in. Even if we already have accepted Jesus as our savior there will still be moments of great hardship, trials, temptations, fears, doubt, lies, anxieties... that we have the choice to allow those to take over our thoughts & life or we make the choice to allow the Lord to take over.

Everyday is a choice.
Everyday is not easy but the more we allow God to fill us up everyday & the more we say yes to his ways the more natural it becomes. The less we think about it & closer we get to Him. He becomes are everything and everything else in life becomes the afterthought.

To Pursue Freedom

Over the last few weeks this verse has been deep in my heart. I was listening to this song from Bethel called, Freedom, about a month ago & ever since have not been able to shake this scripture from my heart.

"Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is Freedom" 2 Corinthians 3:17

That means that regardless of what you are going through in life, there is hope, you are PROMISED freedom from the one who died on the cross to bring it to you. 

If you are.. 

deep in despair

lost in depression

crippled by fear

out of faith

stripped of joy

worry consumes you

have a hardened heart

feel like you are never good enough

buried in grief

an addict

in denial

prideful 

need encouragement

bound by anxiety

can't get free of gossiping

are never happy

selfish 

judgmental

suicidal 

in an abusive relationship

have low self esteem

are beyond arrogant 

bitter

hopeless

need healing

lost in regret

lonely

or maybe you are

swimming in a sea of all of all of these

know there is

FREEDOM!

Trust me.  Over the years the Lord has set me free of many of the things listed above that the enemy tried to keep me bound up in but because I know the one who saves & rescues I have found freedom. It hasn't always been perfect or easy but it is a promise that I continually pursued until the day I walked in freedom. Freedom comes different for everyone. Some can pursue it & find it instantly while others have to work at it. Whatever the case may be for you, you do not have to do it alone. Confide in the Lord & let him be the one to free you.

I encourage you to listen to this song, be encouraged, find hope, and ask the one named Jesus to be alive in your heart & to set you free. Feel free to send me an email or message & I'd love to pray and talk with you. 

Scripture References:

John 3:16

Romans 3:23

1 John 1:9

Romans 10:9

2 Corinthians 3:17

those are just a few to get you started.

~Brit

Linking up with Desire to Inspire on A Royal Daughter

Teaching My Toddler about Worship

Today I'm linking up with Into The Word Wednesdays with some other sweet ladies. Yesterday my friend Tiffany shared her story for the Now Rejoice series. If you missed it be sure to read it by clicking here. Her story is a testament of the Lord's beautiful gift of grace, mercy, and faithfulness in our lives. I was excited that she shared yesterday because the last week I've had a song that her & her husband wrote on my heart, Hallelujah, from their record. It has been on repeat in our home all week. Take a listen above. You will be blessed!

typical monday mornings in our house

So lately I've been trying to think of ways to teach my two year old about worship. I love that every time he sees a guitar his response is, "mommy we worship now" or that he lines up his little friends to sing them worship songs. It makes me happy that he knows that the moment we enter the sanctuary at church he excitedly runs around saying "worship time". 

However, I want Noah to understand that worship is a lifestyle. It is not a once or twice a week event that we take part in with our church congregation. I've been asking the Lord to show me how express to him that worship is more than a song. That part of worship is loving one another and serving others. I want him to know that worship is an every day way of life that on some days takes more effort than others. Just saying. 

Three easy ways to teach my toddler about worship have been:

one. Serving others through prayer, making a meal, listening, running an errand, and simply caring for others in any way needed. 

two. Everyday chores. As we clean up the house, complete daily tasks, or even make lunch I continually remind him that we can worship while doing this. 

three. Art. Markers, pens, and paints!

Over time I know that he will make the connection more & more. 

If you have been a visitor of my blog for a while or follow me on instagram you know that I love scripture art (usually drawing). I've made it a part of my daily routine of reading the word & spending time with the Lord. I enjoy playing worship music while drawing what the Lord puts on my heart or painting on a canvas. Important, know that I am not a good painter at all, but thats not the point. The point is to spend time with Jesus & worship him. Yesterday I introduced Noah to painting as worship. I'm pretty sure he loved it. 

To paint with your child I recommend Acrylic Paints because they wash right off their hands & usually don't stain clothing. However, use old clothes just to be safe. Acrylic Paints are crazy cheap at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, or Walmart. Grab some .25 cent paint brushes a $5 canvas & just let them go to town. I put the paints in a large throw a way baking dish. It works great! Reuse the same canvas & dish over and over.

If you have never done this, you really must try it. You will probably feel silly at first but know that sometimes to grow spiritually you might have to do things that you've never done before. I say that because over a year ago I was in a rut in my relationship with God. I felt like I wasn't going deep in the word, there was not a hunger for scripture, and I just didn't feel alive in Christ like he intends for us to be. For me, this truly took my relationship with the Lord to a new place. Just give it a try. Happy Wednesday!

~Brit

Is it So?

Could it be?

Is it here?

Has the time arrived?

I think. maybe. possibly. at least for a few days... YES! Yes, it is happening. Fall has arrived for a few days in Texas! Around here we have been soaking it in as much as possible.

Very excited to walk around outside
in long sleeves & jeans!! 

Loved laying in the hammock all weekend letting Noah play in the yard while I scripture doodled.

I fell in love with so many verses in the word this weekend.
For me, I feel so much closer to the Lord outside.
Anyone else feel this way too?

Made some sour cream enchiladas this weekend.
They were yummy! 

We played lots of music together...

and then we had a family coffee date!

This weekend was so fun! We loved relaxing in the cool air outside. I can't wait to pull out the scarfs, boots, and jackets... we aren't quite there yet but look forward to wearing all of those soon. What was your weekend like?

 Hope you got to enjoy the cooler air out this weekend!

Happy Monday!

~Brit