Dear Friend,

You have been called into action... action deeply rooted in simple and perfected love. May the Lord of all that is good and perfect protect your heart from deceit. May He empower you with strength to choose what is of Him and flee from the ugly sins of the world; and may He expose more of His beauty to your sweet, longing eyes. May He meet you where you are as you seek for more wisdom, but push you to dive deep into growth with Him. Be wise. Be wise with your heart, and with the hearts around you. When you are with your family, may you lead them with wisdom that isn’t your own, and a humility that is. May you set yourself to always learn and grow, just as Jesus Himself had to learn and grow. May you be quick to ask forgiveness of others; and may pride be nowhere in sight. Let God’s peace, joy, and love so fill you. Seek first the Kingdom of Heaven, and allow Jesus' all consuming love to wash over you.
Friend, pursue wisdom.
Pursue God’s presence.
Don’t be concerned with provision. Provision comes from God; let His peace give you security.
Throw away performance based thinking. They are lies of Satan and they will trap you in your pride. They will prevent you from seeing past your own accomplishments and your own failures. Your victories are the Lord’s victories. You can’t take credit for anything; Offer Him any praise you yourself receive. Live your life with excellence so that HIS excellence may be put on display.
Do you believe that Christ loves His Bride? Do you believe that He loves with great passion and longing? Do you believe Christ offers great intimacy and authenticity? Then love your family, your friends, and the church the same way. The world can receive a revelation of God’s perfect love through you, and His name will be glorified and lifted high.
Love well and extravagantly.
Pursue God's heart.
Live a life filled with joy and thankfulness.

I love you.
~A