Never Enough - Faith & Grace

At first glance I thought there was something on my shirt as I looked over my outfit before going to work… Then, I realized 'no, there’s something on the inside underneath my shirt not on it'… When I raised the thin, soft, cotton fabric, I literally gasped as my heart skipped a beat, my stomach hit the floor, and bile rose in my throat. I stood looking in the mirror in shock as tears threatened to spill from my eyes. Suddenly there was a heavy weight which dropped on my chest, and I couldn't breathe. I felt like I was sinking as pure anguish followed by disgust washed over me… Then, ever the realist with undertones of optimism, I thought are my eyes playing tricks on me? I dropped the bottom of my shirt and readjusted my clothing to be sure all was in place and looked at the mirror again. Then reality sank in… a lump formed in my throat… The stretch marks on my stomach were showing through the fabric of my shirt. I started to think: 'I can’t believe it', bu...

I woke up this morning craving the sea... The beauty of the ocean and its deep reaching. The power of the water against the shore. The majesty of the waves and its constant tumbling. The peace of the sunrise on the horizon. I have always been attracted to the sea...  Perhaps growing up in a landlocked state will do that to a young girl... Then, I am thankful to be native to Tennessee...  Perhaps God knew how much my soul would desire the green, rolling landscape and the mountains... It is raining in Nashville today.  As I drove downtown for work, I noticed how much the city lights reflected on the water filled surfaces. It is romantic to me to watch the rain and walk in its coolness.  As I watch the rain fall from the sky, I am reminded of how much God loves His creation. God reflects Himself in His creation...  In the rain and in the sea. And also in His people...  In the calm and in the storm. I may not have been...