The lyrics say enough...

One Day.....

Bucky Covington "It's Good to be Us"

Well baby, there ain't no maybe about it

I ain't made of money
So I know that you ain't hangin round for that
If it grew on trees
The branches on mine wouldn't have no leaves
On a shoe-string, saving every dime we made
No Cadillac cruising, no boat on a lake
Out in no-man's-land on an old two-lane
Yeah but we like it that way

It's good to be us,
good to be breathing
Day after night after day, this feeling
Feels the way it should
If this is as good as it gets, then good
It's good to be us

Aw, give me this air and give me this land
When I lay down at night girl, give me your hand
I can take any hurt this world has to give
As long as I got you, as long as I live
I'll make your life as sweet as I can
I'll move every mountain to be that man
That gives you space and a place to land
You wake up smiling, knowing that

It's good to be us,
good to be breathing

Day after night after day, this feeling
Feels the way it should
If this is as good as it gets, then good

It's better than best, yeah we got it made
In the shade, in the sun, in love this way - yeah
We got lucky baby, we've been blessed
Couldn't ask for more, wouldn't settle for less
It's good to be us, yeah, it's good to be us

It's good to be us,
good to be breathing
Day after night after day, this feeling
Feels the way it should
If this is as good as it gets, then good


It's better than best, yeah we got it made
In the shade, in the sun, in love this way - yeah
We got lucky baby, we've been blessed
Couldn't ask for more, wouldn't settle for less
It's good to be us, yeah, it's good to be us

Baby, it's good to be us
So good to be us

All the Single Ladies....

So if I haven't been clear...I'll clear up any confusion that may exist! I love being single. The only times that being single is dumpy is V-day, New Years and sometimes during the Holiday season. Even then you can get your girl friends together and still have a blast! I am super happy with everything I have in my life. I am blessed with a good job! I am even more blessed that they pay for me to go to school (now if they paid for books I'd be ecstatic)! I am involved in a wonderful church and absolutely love the people that God put around me. I am busy with my new group of girl friends and I love the postive environment that God put me in. He is amazing and has answered all my prayers....except one. I say this a lot and am not sure quite how much I say it but I wanna clear it up. Eventhough God hasn't answered my prayer for bringing a wonderful man in my life, doesnt' mean that my life isn't just as full as if he were here.

When God brings this man into my life he is going to make sure he is my best friend. He will make sure that he knows me inside out. He knows that this may take a while but it will be worth it when it happens because he will be my partner in life, love and God! This isn't something God trusts just anyone with. It's my heart and God values it and knows that whoever he chooses to have it must take just as good of care of it as he does. This isn't how I always thought, but now I get to believe that God is so wonderful that this is how he thinks for me and my life.

Now by no means has anyone made me feel as though this is all I think about, but I want people to know that I love my life...single or taken. I love every opportunity with each new day that comes my way. I love being me! God will eventually find a man that loves me....and all my quirks! Until then I will be happy with my friends who tolerate me! HAHA!

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." Psalm 37:7 "Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes." Isaiah 40:31 "Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary."

Lamentations 3:22-24 "The unfailing love of the LORD never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, "The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!"

Saved..and so on and so forth!

I went to church tonight, like I always do on Thursday evenings, and I was asked to help with our kids ministry. As I was being asked this, Vicky was next to me and she looked like she was going to explode if she didn't say what she was going to say. So we both said, "Vicky spit it out!" So she did and said that I hadn't said the Prayer of Salvation yet.....so Pastor Denise asked me, "Well what are you waiting for?" I couldn't honestly answer her. I prayed about this all week long. God stood Pastor Denise in front of me and finally said here is someone who will help you with this and then we can begin a wonderful journey together with me in your heart. I cried...of course I cried! lol I was so happy I was speechless. I felt just like a kid again! It was the most wonderful feeling in the world. I could hardly concentrate in my Romans class and definitely had too much fun just existing. I helped clean up and then went on to play with Elijah and Miley in the teen room. I actually lost track of time and forgot Aubrey was waiting for me....Sorry Aub! Aubrey and I watched the movie UP and it was so cute. I couldn't help but be extremely happy! I knew that something big had changed inside of me and I couldn't wait to see what was next. God works in mysterious ways. I used to think everything happened instantaneously, but no longer is that true.

God has a plan for all of us. He knows exactly what we all need and he has a big map for each and every one of us. Some of our maps link up for a min, a day or a lifetime. Some maps never link up at all, and that is God's choice. Whether or not you are to go down a certain path or meet up with someone is in your destiny within God. He lights our path and leads us to where we need to be at. If we get off our path, God will let us know. God is amazing and his word is what helps us to understand and get through the daily struggles and this thing called life. It's a pretty spectacular thing actually! We all have this wonderful ability to listen to Gods word and live our life to please him. All the hardships that man has created in this world are no longer a concern to us. We listen to God and live to please him. He is the reason we get out of bed in the morning. He is the reason that we do what we do. It may not always be the easiest thing at the time, but it will definitely be worth every minute!

I am the happiest I have ever been in my life! I am so glad that I have such a wonderful family surrounding me and I can't wait for my relationships to grow even stronger. I learned that I have a friend who is willing to come to church and see what this is all about! I welcome her with open arms. She is in for a wonderful surprise if she is really open to it and willing to allow God into her life. I know it won't happen overnight, but I am so glad she is giving it that chance. I have no hard feelings towards anyone. I show no signs of jealousy towards my fellow brothers and sisters. I do not judge anyone that crosses my path, but I let it be known that I am always here for whatever they may need. I will always help to the best of my abilities. I don't always have the money to help but I have the physical ability to work and do manual labor. I love to watch children. They are the most innocent creatures and they only care about playing and having fun. Such a wonderful time of life and so much we can learn from children. They are extremely impressionable yet super smart. I think as adults we can learn a lot from kids.

God will not bring us to what the grace of God cannot get us through!

God Bless us every one!  <3>3

Saved by Grace through Faith!

The title of this blog is the inscription of the ring I wear on my left hand. It represents my relationship with God and is a daily reminder of the person I aspire to be.....A Virtuous Christian Woman! I am not perfect nor will I ever be, but I aspire to be a better person in the eyes of God. Only he knows us truly from the inside out. If we allow him to he will lead us down a righteous path from a throne in our hearts. I am so proud that my actions can show someone just how great God is. Lead by example!

I just found out that a friend of mine wants to come to church! I couldn't have had a better end to my day! Oh I am so super excited! I asked her to come with me a while ago and she wasn't up for it, but just lately she said YES! I had a wonderful evening getitng to know a new friend and this just topped a wonderful day!

I also had a revelation....work is a place I go to in order to pay my bills. I love my job, but I won't always love everyone at my job. It happens to the best of us I guess. I won't always see eye to eye and the only thing I can do is pray to God to help me do the right thing. It isn't always the easiest thing to do, but I must live by example right?

Someone today at work told me that on Facebook I am a totally different person than I am at work. I need to learn how to keep my peace while I am at work like I do at home and in my personal life. Looks like God is creating a path for me to be able to understand just what I need to do to become a better Christian.

Psalm 119:105 "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."

God Bless <3

Exhausting Day!

So I was thinking today, through the chaos of work, and I was thinking about being comfortable in my own skin. What does that mean anyway? Does it mean that I have to be happy with myself all the time? Cuz that just flat out doesn't happen. On certain days I don't like my hair, other days I dislike my clothes, and most of the time I wonder why everything changes as we get older. On those same days I sit there and thank god for my health, I am happy that I have legs and arms that work, and thank God for the abillity to have control over my body, my senses and thoughts. Yet is it still ok to dislike parts of yourself? How do you go through 29 years of people telling you that perfection is your only option and then in less than 3 months have someone tell you that perfection doesn't exist? Have I been lied to or has my bar been set so high that it is literally unatainable? Where is the solid middle ground?

Well here is where I sit right now. I think that I should be able to have a few bad hair days a month, especially when the hair is a tad shorter than I like it to be. I believe that getting up an hour early to walk/jog is truly helping my health and making me happier during the day. I don't want to be super model skinny, but I would like to fit into my clothes that are just a tad too small. This all seems normal and regular to me...but like I said I have no clue what "normal" is.

God has been brought into my life to show me the light in the darkness of my life. I have been merely walking around and going through the motions of life. No more! I know the word of God and my life has been transformed. I know that I am in a state of confusion right now, but it isn't anything God can't get me through. I have faith and it will not falter. I have a wonderful support group of friends and can't imagine my life without them. They make my life so much better! I keep asking God what is next and he keeps throwing the Prayer of Salvation into my path. So when I am ready that will be my next step.

As for this week...I have blowing bubbles and shopping with Aub, dinner and bible study, Miley's 2nd Birthday, and Game Night! I am so excited for the rest of this week. This is what life is all about!

God Bless! <3<3

First Blog EVER!

So I've been thinking...many of us single women sit here and think that we don't have a man because of something we can change about ourselves. THAT IS SO FAR FROM THE TRUTH! The reason that we are still single is because God hasn't willed that part of our lives to us yet. He has a perfect person that is just right for us. He knows us from the inside out and he knows who we need in our lives and why. He will bring that person to us when he is ready! 


Take a look at Jennifer Aniston....she has a great career, she is physically beautiful (with perfect hair) and isn't lacking in money. I don't personally know her, but I am sure she is just as beautiful inside. I am unsure as to whether or not she is religous either, but what I do know is that God hasn't made that part of her life a priority.


So my point in all of this is......You can go on a diet and excercise all you want, but it won't bring Mr. Right any faster. You can change your haircolor but it won't make you a magnet for any man...who is WORTH it anyway. Any man who is meant for you won't care about your hair or if you gain or lose 10 lbs. If you want to be healthy and take care of the body God gave you then that is WONDERFUL! Don't try to be Barbie for anyone! The man who is meant to love you will love you from the inside out.


1 John 4:16, "God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him." 1 John 4:8 "God is the author of love." 1 John 4:18 " His perfect love casts out all fear." John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life."


God Bless!