Sometimes the "morning after" texts are the BEST texts you ever receive. I absolutely love planning weddings, and this past weekend I had the privilage to plan my Best Friend's wedding. One of her older sisters was the Maid of Honor. I woke up to this sweet message on Sunday morning.
I just love my job. <3
I love to blog. I have two actually. :) But, I love to read them, almost more than I love to write them! It is a community of ideas, inspiration, creativity, and commonality that all come together.
This beautifully orchestrated place we call the world wide web if FULL of knowledge. And I am fortunate enough to have come across a few gems in this great big sea.
I have for (years) followed The Small Things Blog, written by Kate. She is a hairstylist and new mommy, who shares talents with all of us lucky enough to find her. - And even though I have never met her, she is a beauty inside and out, and I am honored to share her post with you today.
I loved her piece on wedding up do's and don'ts because doing hair is something I love. As you can see I am much more than a wedding planner..
She gives advice about the nerve wracking idea of finding the perfect do for your wedding day.
If you have time. Read up And maybe follow her too. She is a doll!
XOXO
B
Mostly Becky Weddings & Events is my heart and soul. I started this company after a long argument with the Lord. After planning almost 200 weddings I found myself back in Iowa, sitting on my parents couch. Done.
Not only was my job emotionally draining, but I found myself having to be rescued. Sitting down with my Dad one morning, he said. It's over. I'm here now and everything is going to be okay.
Being 25, living with your parents and knowing the ONLY way you are going to survive is when your daddy comes to rescue you. It's pretty humbling. I was a hard-core wedding planner. Living the life. And life through a HUGE curve ball.
A HUGE curve ball that would not only flip my world upside down, but change my life forever.
The Bible teaches that God works out EVERYTHING for good, for those who love him. It was that everything part in there that concerned me. I had seen some stuff, done everything, and was at the bottom of the barrel. How could he take my everything list and make it good?
So, as I sat there I heard a whisper. Start your company, the one you have always dreamed of. Do it. I'll do everything. Just hang on tight sweetheart, because this is going to be the ride of your life. In my spirit I knew I didn't have a choice. Even though my body was trembling. I was afraid.
Of what you say?
E V E R Y T H I N G
What if I am just fooling myself? What if this God of mine doesn't show up? Can I really plan weddings? Where do I even start?
With hesitation, I whispered back, I'll go anywhere with you."
So, I jumped. I jumped into my Savior's arms once again. Screaming the entire way! So what happened you ask?
Well, I wish I could tell you everything HE has done. He saved me. All of me. Reached into my mucky bucket and pulled my lifeless body out. He restored my soul. He made my lie down in green pastures (or my parents living room) and then took me on the ride of my life.
As I look at my life, traveling the world. I barely recognize the girl back in Iowa on her parents couch only 8 short months ago. - But remember HE said, "I'll work out E V E R Y T H I N G for your good, just love me"
Boy, did he ever.
I couldn't be more grateful.
When you work hard. Things will come to you. When you believe in yourself you can change who you are. When you think good things, good things will come to you. Be inspired to inspire.
Do I believe all this? Kind of.
Words have power. - "The power of life and death is in the tongue." -Psalms 18:21
When you learn to love yourself, you are unstoppable. But, the ONLY way you can love is after you have been loved. - Romans 5:8 - "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." He first loved us.
Thinking positively does change things. But, not by itself. Thinking on what God says about you is the MOST powerful thing.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."- James 1:17
And as I find myself here. I am overwhelmed with gratefulness. I used to be so negative. Especially, regarding things with myself. But, through many trials, ones I brought upon myself. The Lord NEVER gave up on me.
N E V E R.
And one thing he did teach me through these trials is to always seek HIS word. His thoughts, and His actions. Because my good works are like filthy rags, and I CANNOT do anything without him. - So be encouraged. Seek the positive and learn to love yourself. But, don't loose sight of the only thing that matters. Jesus Christ.- His words. His love. His Holy Spirit is the ONLY thing that can change you. The only one that will make your dreams not only come true, but last.
I am living a dream.
Are you?