Best. Song. Ever.

Fabric Fun

An eternity may lapse in between my own blog posts, but I am a self-diagnosed

blog-following-junkie. As part of my daily routine, I read up on blogs, blogs, and more blogs. (You'll find a list of some of my favs to the right!)

I follow a multitude of decorating blogs, and just this week I came across a newbie:

House of Turquoise

She posts decor photos that are nothing less than uh-mazing!

The pics below depict fabrics whose colors are intoxicating on a dreary and chilly Saturday like today. May their patterns and vibrant colors cast out Winter's dreariness and help welcome a highly anticipated Springtime!

Aren't they just fabulous?!?

Requests.

Philippians 4:6

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

Psalm 5:3

"In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly."

Psalm 20:5

"May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests."

Do you ever want to ask God for something, but feel it's so trivial that you should keep your timid request to yourself? Or have you ever taken it upon yourself to handle a problem or situation, relying on your own strength, rather than lifting your hands and giving your Father complete control? These are the actions that I am all too familiar with.

As I read verses such as the ones quoted above, I am reminded of the intimacy of my Heavenly Father, His continual faithfulness, and His constant provision.

Slowly but surely, I am learning to make my requests known to My God. I am not to approach Him as a timid child, but I am to boldy approach His throne with gratitude and expectancy for His moving.

The thing is... so often I put God in a box. I allow my feeble human mind to limit the outcome of situations. Instead, I want to build intimacy with My Creator- to pour my heart out onto His table and cast my cares at His feet. I want to encompass my family and friends in His peace and protection. I want to claim His promises that He specifically gives us in His word. And I want continually seek His will in ALL things; His will and not mine, so that I am able to recognize His God-size miracles.

My challenge today: to boldly present my requests before Him. He just wants my heart; He is way beyond able to answer my cries for help. His reply will far surpass anything I could ever ask or imagine. He wants to amaze me. I must be in the place to receive His blessings.

Doors I never even noticed before will be opened.

I will walk as He leads me.