// It’s going to be glorious//
Trying to figure out what I’m to do this summer has been quite the journey. From a housekeeper in Colorado to a shop assistant in Kansas City to a missionary’s aid in the Philippines to the oh-so-terrifying wide open of the unknown—this journey has led me through amazing opportunities and disappointments. With every pursuit that didn’t come into fruition, however, I held on to the knowledge that God had a good and perfect plan for me. Wherever He placed me this summer, whether helping found an orphanage in a far-off land or sacking groceries at m’local Price Chopper, that was where I would be able to bring the greatest glory to His name.
Well, it just so happens that this summer, after much searching, prayer, and patience, I found out that I get to do something really amazing; I have the honor of serving as one of the kid’s ministry summer interns at my home church, Lee’s Summit Community Church. Let me just tell you, when I found out about this internship opening, I immediately began praying about it. And you know what? Out of all of the stuff I could have done this summer, this was the one thing that, after seeking the Lord’s about it, I truly felt an overwhelming peace. Even before I got the job, I knew that this is where God wanted me. And guess what? That’s where I’m going to be!
I could not be more thrilled about this opportunity. I get to spend the whole summer loving on and ministering to kids and their parents. I get to share life. I get to teach. I get to serve. I get to be super super silly. I get to listen and lead and nurture. I get to share Christ with young hearts. I get to help families grow into Godly homes. I get to make music with chilluns. I get to see them grow in their love for Christ and for each other. I’m unbelievably excited this crazy amazing opportunity. So much so that— check this out— I’m looking forward to the end of my trip to Europe so that I can start this internship. Say what? Crazy.
I don’t know exactly what this summer will end up looking like, but I do know this: God is going to move in incredible ways. He is going to change lives and hearts, my own included. We are going to love Him and serve Him and praise Him. It’s going to be glorious.
Well, it will actually be May and June in Paris, but who can resist an Ella and Louis duo?
—“I fully believe we, as women NEED true authentic friendships with other women. Not the backstabbing, upstaging, negative relationships that sometimes parade as friendships. We need the kind of friendship that sees the best in us and showcases it for others to see. These kinds of relationships take serious time, effort, and difficulty traversed together. We must not lose them in the business of life. We must not give these relationships away for the clutter of social media outlets. We must not isolate ourselves behind our computer screens or we will lose that which our souls depend on: to know and be known.”
I’m going to Paris in just a few short weeks. Unreal.
(via anthropologie)
Being tender and open is beautiful. As a woman, I feel continually shhh’ed. Too sensitive. Too mushy. Too wishy washy. Blah blah blah. Don’t let someone steal your tenderness. Don’t allow coldness and fear of others to tarnish your perfectly vulnerable beating heart.
These are the ideas, thoughts, and stories of a girl named Mallory
