{Love-Scarred Hands}

Happy Valentine's Day!

You hold my heart in your Lovescarred hands

You loved me from the beginning

unchanged is your mind

as you take me by my hand

i see the scars

resting in my hand

speechless as i stare

"for you", he says.

"why?", i respond.

"do you really not know?" he replied.

he smiles

i smile

"may i have your heart?" he whispers.

"its dark, are you sure?" i whisper back.

"You're lovely, your heart's lovely and i want every part of it"

i smile

he smiles

we walk, hand in hand

his scars, my pain

a heart

my heart

mended by

lovescared hands

{PHASE II} THE UNCOVERING

i have finally reached phase two of this journey and i am EXCITED to say the least...

PHASE ONE- was me jumping out of the boat like Peter, and stepping out on FAITH! it wasn't easy, in fact, it was one of the hardest things i have ever done. After jumping out into new territory it was even more trying, scary, lonely and dark...but where i am right now, today: emotionally, physically, mentally and most importantly spiritually - i would do it over again a thousand times.

I call this phase on my journey across the bridge the UNCOVERING because slowly the Lord is revealing himself, and in the midst of me learning him, I am learning me all over again. In this place of uncovering, the Lord is shooting bolts of joy into my heart and is giving me not only strength, but desire to free fall into his love! I smile as i write this because i have never experienced this before...its so new. so refreshing. so breathtaking. i fear that i don't have the words to do justice to what the Lord is doing in my life.

He is revealing his love. His powerful unfailing love. at one point in my life i could say that it amazed me how people failed to realize that the Lord truly loves them...but its possible because i was one of those people! Its even possible to have a false image or depiction of who the Lord is...and thats scary and again possible, because i was one of those people! God isn't angry or anything negative that people think of him to be! In fact he is joyful and he loves his creation...I AM HIS CREATION therefore, he loves me with all he is- and that's infinite!

Can you imagine an infinite God loving his creation the way he does? it blows my mind- i don't think i will ever comprehend, but if anyone has doubts that he doesn't love you...then i beseech you to think otherwise...because he does! He really really does you...forever!!

This journey isn't near to being finished...its a life long pursuit that i am on! A love story with a happily ever after! I am realizing that as the days, months go by, my writings and thoughts may become gloomy and distant because of the many trials that will come to perfect my faith, so for now in this exciting beginning stage of finding love and love finding me...i am going to pour out this joy as often as i can so when those gloomy days come i can turn to these pages and read of LOVE and be encouraged.

So here's to the uncovering...Lord uncover yourself! Uncover me!

happy journey,

K.

{What Do I Know of Holy?}

Heard this song today and it just spoke volumes to me--Below are the lyrics and its on my playlist as well if you want to hear it!

{what do i know of holy?}

I made You promises a thousand times

I tried to hear from Heaven

But I talked the whole time

I think I made You too small

I never feared You at all No

If You touched my face would I know You?

Looked into my eyes could I behold You?

What do I know of You

Who spoke me into motion?

Where have I even stood

But the shore along Your ocean?

Are You fire? Are You fury?

Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?

What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

I guess I thought that I had figured You out

I knew all the stories and I learned to talk about

How You were mighty to save

Those were only empty words on a page

Then I caught a glimpse of who You might be

The slightest hint of You brought me down to my knees

What do I know of Holy?

What do I know of wounds that will heal my shame?

And a God who gave life "its" name?

What do I know of Holy?

Of the One who the angels praise?

All creation knows Your name

On earth and heaven above

What do I know of this love?

What do I know of You

Who spoke me into motion?

Where have I even stood

But the shore along Your ocean?

Are You fire? Are You fury?

Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?

What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

What do I know of Holy?

What do I know of Holy?

by addison road

amazing lyrics...

More Lord!!!

K.

Snow Day

It snowed in Georgia last night!

The roads are icy and every ten minutes you hear of a 10 plus car pileup...but it doesn't take away the beauty from the glistening snow.

I had to take a few pics...because how often does it snow in Atlanta?!?

happy snow day!

k.

{recap}

it has a been a long while since i last blogged, so here is a recap of the last few months...

THE DARK AGES:

I left a ministry that I was involved in for 3 years, was lost and forgot the love of christ, went into a depression, I was lonely, and forgot my self worth...

THE ENLIGHTENMENT AGE:

since the dark ages, I now am apart of a ministry called ihop (International House of Prayer). Its a missionary base and outreach ministry that prays 24/7...the doors never close and is open to all.

I am learning that God loves me...regardless of what i do! He loves me! Jesus is the bridegroom and i am preparing myself for him.

I am back in school and loving it! I never thought i would ever say that, but i do, i love school! I have an awesome family and support system that never ceases to amaze me.

I am just so excited of what the Lord is doing with me and my heart is growing with the joy of the Lord. how awesome is that????

happy journey,

k.

{Perfect Love}

walking away from a place of darkness and entering into a place of liberty::freedom::justice::promise - i encounter something that i have forgotten and lost.

His Perfect Love.

so many trials and tribulations are here to mature me, so they will forever be continuing in my life. the trials hurt. they bruise::leave scares - and as i move forward from these trials i am left still believing and knowing, God knows best. in all this there is one thing that remains to be true and that is these obstacles bring me closer to the revelation of who God really is.

He is Perfect.

i close my eyes and i begin to remember all the great miracles he's done in my life, and conversations that we've had. the number one miracle being that he saved me. he saved me from a life of destruction and darkness. the light has come and forever he will stay. he will bring his people into the marvelous light of who he really is.

He is Love.

i am wrapped in arms of love. everlasting love. redeeming love. restoring love. healing love. faithful love. resurrecting love. present time love. joyful love. graceful love. merciful love. beautiful love.

His Perfect Love is everywhere.

First Step!!!!!!!!!

As i take my first step on the bridge i eagerly wait to see what awaits me at the end, many emotions and thoughts come over me. But in the midst of it, all i can say is...

I trust in You!!

This is not going to be an easy journey. I have no idea what awaits, but i believe the hard part is done. I took the first step...and all i know is...

"Nothing is impossible for you Jesus, You hold my world in your hands"!!!

So here I go! First step taken! Many more steps to go! But in all of this i trust in the Lord, for my life is in his hands and his alone!

Happy Journey!!!!