Along with the crazy thoughts that bounce around in my head, I'll give anyone who happens to read updates about wedding planning.
We have officially found a wedding photographer! Her name is Brittany Moncrief and she shoots with her husband Jimmy. We met yesterday and she is one of the sweetest people I've ever met! I am so looking forward to working with her and having one-of-a-kind wedding photos that Alex and I can cherish the rest of our lives.
http://moncriefphotography.com/
I am still on the search for a reasonable caterer/florist/decorator-hopefully someone who can do everything. I'm meeting with someone on Friday so cross your fingers!
Other than that, we've got the basics. We have the church booked, my wedding dress is on the way, and Alex has been measured for his tux. I'm feeling pretty organized so far and I'm still 10 months out. I'm really looking forward to have this caterer/florist/decorator nailed down. I will feel much relief after that.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Matthew 7:21-23
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in you name?' And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.' "
How many times do we do something "in the name of the Lord?" But are we really promoting God, or ourselves? I discussed this today with my good friend Drew and my fiance Alex. He said this is such the dilemma with what their trying to do with their ministry. In a way they have to somewhat promote themselves to get their name out there but how do they do that and do it in the name of God?
Is my life pleasing to God? Am I really doing what He wants for my life or what I'm comfortable with?
How many times do we do something "in the name of the Lord?" But are we really promoting God, or ourselves? I discussed this today with my good friend Drew and my fiance Alex. He said this is such the dilemma with what their trying to do with their ministry. In a way they have to somewhat promote themselves to get their name out there but how do they do that and do it in the name of God?
Is my life pleasing to God? Am I really doing what He wants for my life or what I'm comfortable with?
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Turns out it IS a magazine!
Google "Simple Living" and apparently it's not such a new idea.
FYI:
This is a pretty sweet shop in Chatt-town. They sell refurbished products like an old shutter that is now a place for earrings and necklaces. I have a piece that is an old piece of hardwood flooring and a metal tile that I can now hang my keys on! It's really funky stuff that I really like. Check them out:
http://tangerinasonline.com/Home_Page.html
FYI:
This is a pretty sweet shop in Chatt-town. They sell refurbished products like an old shutter that is now a place for earrings and necklaces. I have a piece that is an old piece of hardwood flooring and a metal tile that I can now hang my keys on! It's really funky stuff that I really like. Check them out:
http://tangerinasonline.com/Home_Page.html
Simple Living?
That sounds like a magazine title. For some reason I am just stuck on this idea. And I've come to realize that most of the time the things in my head that make me think are not of me.
I was trying to work through it in the car earlier and kept asking more and more questions. Where does it stop? For example, I'm down with the whole working with what I got, minimal buying, frugal spending, etc. But what about eating out with friends or going to a movie with my fiance? I don't really need to go out to eat or to a movie to spend time with those people. So God, does that mean You're calling me to give that up too? I've never thought that God wanted me to give that kind of stuff up...but maybe.
This has been a difficult topic to think about as I'm planning my wedding because as most people know, weddings are not inexpensive. How can I justify spending $4000 on food when all I can think about is simple living? The people coming to my wedding are not starving folk! But can't I celebrate my marriage? Jesus turned water into wine for a wedding, which later a man attending the wedding called that wine "the best." I'd say that's pretty celebratory.
My head is just swimming with thoughts. But the one that I keep coming back to is using what I have in the best way I can for the glory of God and His kingdom. Maybe that means not going out with friends one night and eating a grilled cheese sandwich so I can give money every month to my church; or going through my clothes that I don't wear anymore and donating them to someone who can take them to people who are struggling for clothes.
Jesus calls us to lay everything at His feet and follow Him, which I interpret as giving Him everything I have so He can use it, which also means I have to be willing to give up anything and everything. Maybe that's what God is trying to teach me by this whole "Simple Living" thing.
I was trying to work through it in the car earlier and kept asking more and more questions. Where does it stop? For example, I'm down with the whole working with what I got, minimal buying, frugal spending, etc. But what about eating out with friends or going to a movie with my fiance? I don't really need to go out to eat or to a movie to spend time with those people. So God, does that mean You're calling me to give that up too? I've never thought that God wanted me to give that kind of stuff up...but maybe.
This has been a difficult topic to think about as I'm planning my wedding because as most people know, weddings are not inexpensive. How can I justify spending $4000 on food when all I can think about is simple living? The people coming to my wedding are not starving folk! But can't I celebrate my marriage? Jesus turned water into wine for a wedding, which later a man attending the wedding called that wine "the best." I'd say that's pretty celebratory.
My head is just swimming with thoughts. But the one that I keep coming back to is using what I have in the best way I can for the glory of God and His kingdom. Maybe that means not going out with friends one night and eating a grilled cheese sandwich so I can give money every month to my church; or going through my clothes that I don't wear anymore and donating them to someone who can take them to people who are struggling for clothes.
Jesus calls us to lay everything at His feet and follow Him, which I interpret as giving Him everything I have so He can use it, which also means I have to be willing to give up anything and everything. Maybe that's what God is trying to teach me by this whole "Simple Living" thing.
I want to live simply...more simply rather. It's not like I am able to live extravagantly right now. But it's hard for me to keep living the way I am knowing that other people in our world have nothing compared to me. I am rich in someone else's eyes. That's not right to me. I don't think it's how God intended this world.
I want to learn how to navigate this materialistic world as a student and soon-to-be-bride...here I go!
I want to learn how to navigate this materialistic world as a student and soon-to-be-bride...here I go!
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