All He needs is All you have.

It's a rainy day here in Oklahoma. Perfect to curl up with a good read and a cup of coffee and submerge yourself into learning.

Since I commute around 40 minutes to work each way, I frequently listen to podcasts. I listen to mostly either bible study podcasts or sermons.

I currently listen to an amazing pastor with such a great gift to get you in the Word, his sermons will stick with you forever. Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church recently released a book called Greater.

 

 

This book just gives you such a great feeling about your purpose. He talks extensively about Elisha and Elijah from the Bible, and applies it directly to your life. He also preached several sermons about those prophets as well, they are life changing. Free on Itunes and well worth downloading. I'm currently halfway through and read another chapter or so this morning; a few lines stuck out after prayer this morning that I wanted to share with you ladies.

 

In 2 Kings 4:1-7 there's a widow that owes creditors and they are most likely going to come get her sons if she can not pay her debt. She comes to Elisha and tells him of her trouble, probably thinking he would just pay her debts for her or offer comforting words. Instead he asks her what she has in her house? (verse 2)

She tells him she has nothing except a small amount of oil. He tells her to go to her neighbors and ask for empty jars and shut the door behind you and begin filling them.

When she started out with a little oil, she ended with filling each jar to the brim and the flow stopped as soon as she was done.

She tells the prophet what happened and he instructed her to sell the extra oil and pay her debts.

God not only met her need, He gave her more than she needed.

Most of us are exactly like the widow, we only think about what we don't have.

If only we have more money we could change the world. We excuse ourselves of God's plan for us because we don't think we have enough to offer. If we had only grown up in church our entire lives then we would feel equipped to volunteer at church.

If we hadn't gotten a divorce we would feel lead to testify for our faith.

You don't have to have "more" of something for God to use you; He just needs ALL of you.

Give Him all you have, and He can supply the rest.

You are all He needs.

 

 

Ladies, let's come together and not allow the lie that we aren't enough for God's plan or that we don't have enough to give.

You are enough.

 

Thank you for joining me.

Happy Friday.

Love to you all,

Kayla

 

 



 

Woman's best friend

I'd like to introduce our family's dog, Itchy.

He is literally THE best children's dog ever. My boys adore him.
Itchy is an Australian Shepherd and he loves to tackle my four year old like they are playing football. Which I think is hilarious.

On the topic of friendship, have you ever had a season of loneliness?
At points in my life I could not figure out why I did not have that "best friend" .
I now understand it was during that time God called me closer to Him, taught me things about myself  that I may otherwise not have known.
During seasons of doubt or loneliness, ask God to show you things. Ask Him to give you wisdom to grow into the person He has called you to be.

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the resting of your faith produces patience" James 1:2


"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." James 1:5

I am learning that every trial and struggle in my life led me to lean on God even more than I did the season before. Not only did I learn of my strength in Him, but of His perfect plan.
Ladies, I come to you today to tell you that the mountain you're facing is an ant hill in the vantage point of God.
He's calling you for something greater, something you can't see now because of where you are. I pray you call on Him for strength and wisdom.

What mountain are you facing? What seems impossible to you is not impossible to our mighty Creator.  Please contact me if you're in need of prayer.

Happy Thursday everyone.

Kayla

Fall has arrived

I believe Fall has officially arrived!

I have worn boots, a scarf, and a long maxi skirt this week. I love this time of year.
So versitile in the fashion aspect :)

Here's a glimpse of the pattern on my skirt. My husband is going to be so embarrased when he gets home this evening!

Have you ever felt led to do something? Like there was a calling upon your life.
Ever since I was a young teenager, I just felt different. Of course, I have fell off my course many many times. Waves of sin upon my life have nearly consumed me. But every single time, my savior has rescued me from myself the moment I called upon Him.

Sometimes doing greater things doesn't mean being famous, or having a million views on your blog. It means at some point, you changed one person for the better.
If I can help one person, my life is of significance. Even though I may feel like my calling is bigger than that; I surrender to what God is calling me to do.
I can't wait for you to be on this journey with me.

What have you done lately to make someone feel better? Sometimes all this world needs is someone to think selflessly.
Put someone else before yourself, do them a favor. An annonymous gesture could change someone's entire perspective on life.

We, as women, can be world changers. We don't have to accept this reality. We can, and will, make each day better.

God Bless,
Kayla

 

New Camera

I am very excited to announce my newest purchase.
I have been swamped just learning things and playing with it plus learning some editing stuff.
Very excited for the changes in my life and for all the blessings upon my family at this time.
Do you have any tips for me?

Happy Friday and God Bless.

Juicing Tuesdays

I really tried to think of a clever Tuesday blog title, but nothing came to me.

But truly my only reason to post today was to share this FAB juicing recipe.
I have been juicing off and on for about 6 months now, and I'm absolutely in love.
It's the best way to detox your body and revive your energy.
This recipe is tart and sweet, with a kick at the end. It's definitely a must try.

I actually don't own an expensive juicer because I was afraid I wouldn't stick to it, so my sweetie pie husband bought me a GE brand juicer for around $50 and it works perfect for what I need.
Juicing, you ask? It's a way to get more nutrients and vitamins. The reason you get more of the good stuff is because you can actually drink more juice from all the produce than you can eat in a single setting. There are certain veggies that I may not otherwise eat raw, that I can drink raw.
For instance, beets. I do not like beets, but I occassional put them in my juice. It gives it this vibrant purple color, and you can barely taste it.


Now to the actual recipe! I use about 3-4 pears, 2 limes, and a bunch of cinantro.
It's amazing. I thought it would be weird, but out of all the juice I've drank this one is a definite fav! :)

Happy Juicing!

Who You Are

This should have technically been my first blog post. I completely forgot to tell you who I am!

I am a mom, wife, daughter, sister, and lover of Christ. Those are first and foremost. Secondly, I work full time and work in our local church. And my name is Kayla.

I’m just starting my journey with my young family and I thank God for the things I have overcome in my life.

Here I am. I hope this is a place you can share and learn as a person each week. I look forward to getting to know anyone who follows a long. I am open to pray for anyone, if you’d like to reach me by email just let me know as well.

Happy October 1^st!

Monday Madness

Here we are again, another Monday!
I just wanted to ask, what are you simply mad about? What do you really really love?
Mondays seem to be reflection days for me.
My family’s weekend is always super busy, so when Monday rolls around I like to relax and reflect. The thing that keeps popping up in my mind is how silly my four year old son seems to be.
 Yesterday during church, our pastor was asking if anyone had prayer requests.
Oblivious to me, his little hand shot straight up. Once I noticed, I was so embarrassed and hurriedly yanked his hand down. I said to him, “What in the world do you need to tell him?”.
 He responded very matter-of-factly, “Mom, I just wanted to tell him about that time you didn’t give my new kitty enough milk…and how you killed him.”
My word, I have never in my life been so relieved that someone wasn’t called upon for their prayer request. *lol* Simple things like that make this life worth living.
 Every long night, screaming match, tantrum, puke fest, and pee covered toilet make it much easier on days like these.

  AND since it’s October 1st, and feels like Fall around here..
 The other thing I’m mad about is my boots I got last Christmas from my wonderful husband. I didn’t get to wear them much this year so far, so I’m breaking them in today. Brown leggings and all.



Happy Monday everyone! What are you mad about today?