When Change Happens...

Wow... I think I took the whole "Missing In Action" thing to a whole new level. It's rough people! Why can't I seem to post on here anymore? I literally have like 60 posts awaiting publication, but I can't seem to either post them or finish them and post them. Goodness Gravy!

Well, how is everyone? If you're still reading this blog... Congratulations! I honestly can't believe it. But... Good for you! You're a true inspiration for me on never giving up on people.

So, I honestly just wanted to pop on here and let everyone know that I'm not dead, and I didn't fall off of the planet (trust me, it's not possible but somehow I'd find a way). I also wanted to just share with you all how thankful I am for change. I mean... kinda thankful for change, but even more thankful for my Jesus bringing me through all of the change in my life. It's pretty amazing!

I think most everyone can say without a doubt that they are not the same person they were at the beginning of the year. Right? I mean, whether you've grown physically, mentally, or spiritually... you've grown! And you can't grow without some change being thrown in here and there.
This year I've felt a lot of change in the air. But, I'm so thankful to have that change, for without it there would be no maturity sprouting within me.

I wanted to encourage you and let you know that change happens! Now, that's not encouraging for those of us that don't appreciate change... But, there's more!

Change happens.

Yes!

But God never changes.

Think about that for a second! It's really profound.

I was realizing the other day that I can't change God. He is no different now than when I wasn't here. When I sin, it doesn't change how He views me, or how He views the world. His plan is still the same. Before I was born, He loved me. When I was lost in my sin, He loved me. When I surrendered myself at the foot of His cross, He loved me. Right now, He loves me. Tomorrow, He will still love me. His purposes will still be the same tomorrow as they have been since 1865 or even 189 A.D. I can't change any of that. But, the best part is...

His love is perfect!

His purposes are good! 

He is good!

When I think of the change in my life, I can usually point to a specific person in my life that brought about that change. It could be myself. It could be Phillip down the street (sorry Phillip). We're human and we change. But how often can I say that change was good? Or how often can I say that change didn't affect me in a negative way? Rarely. -Like I said... I really don't like change.- But it's brought me so much comfort to know that my God will never change, and He is always the same! Not a soul can change that, and no greater comfort can be found in the midst of a turbulent twist in life.
My God Is Good, And He Will Never Change!



“Of old, You founded the earth,And the heavens are the work of Your hands.  “[y]Even they will perish, but You endure; And all of them will wear out like a garment; Like clothing, You will change them and they will be changed. “But You are [z]the same, And Your years will not come to an end.

Psalm 102:25-27




I find so much encouragement in this truth! Whatever change comes my way, I can trust my God to be good, faithful and never changing through it all!

What a peace fills my heart as we prepare to take on a new year that is bound to be filled with lots of change. ☺

Now, before I sign off... I figured it might be wise to give an appropriate farewell just in case you don't hear from me in the next three years. 

So, Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!

And Happy Thanksgiving for 2021! 

So, until next time, I pray you're finding Fulfillment, Everlasting Joy, and overwhelming Peace this Christmas season and on through the next year.

~Makayla ♥

Weird Update...

Hey all!

So, if you've noticed on the left side of this page there is a bunch of different links you can click on to go to a collection of posts that I've put under those labels. Anyways, you may have received a bunch of emails from this blog saying I've posted multiple times today. It's wrong. Hahaha! I was just going through my old posts and making sure they're all under the correct labels. It sent out some of my old posts as if they were posted today. Urrg!😛

I'm so sorry to junk up your inboxes. I wasn't aware it would do that. So, just carry on and ignore them.

Makayla ♥
*Edit: I think it only sent out one old post. So hopefully you don't have a bunch of emails clogging up your inbox. Whew! Lol! 

Daily Dose Of Encouragment

                                          "To whom then will you liken Me, 
                                 Or to whom shall I be equal?" saith the Holy One. 
                                              Lift up your eyes on high, 
                                       And see who has created these things, 
                                        Who brings out their host by number; 
                                              He calls them all by name,
                                            By the greatness of His might,
                                            And the strength of His power; 
                                                   Not one is missing. 
                                              Why do you say, O Jacob, 
                                                  And speak, O Israel:
                                         "My way is hidden from the LORD, 
                                    And my just claim is passed over by my God"? 
                                       Have you not known? Have you not heard? 
                                              The everlasting God, the LORD, 
                                        The Creator of the ends of the earth, 
                                                Neither faints, nor is weary. 
                                           His understanding is unsearchable. 
                                              He gives power to the weak; 
                        and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 
               Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 
                              But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; 
               they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;
                                            and they shall walk, and not faint."
                                
                                                        Isaiah 40:25-31

Happy Palm Sunday everyone! I hope this post finds you all well and in good spirits. 
I know I haven't posted on here for a while, but I just felt like popping on here and sharing these verses with you.
The Lord is so good. These verses just remind me that our God is indeed the great and powerful Creator of the universe, yet He cares for even the weak and lowly sinners. To the ones who have no strength, He gives His unimagineable strength. The ones that cannot walk He carries. He loves the unlovable. He forgives the unforgivable. The transgressions of the ones who have transgressed the most He casts into the deepest of seas. 
I am that unlovable one. The one without strength. The one who cannot rise. The one with the most transgressions. 
And yet, there is hope for even me because of the Blood of the Lamb. Because of Jesus' love for me, I am the one the Lord looks upon and gives strength. The one the Lord raises up with a strong arm; forgiving all transgressions. Praise the Lord! 
This Palm Sunday I am reminded of the goodness of the Lord. Just thinking of what was to come for my Savior fills me with sadness and yet with great hope. I cannot imagine what He must have felt in the weeks leading up to His death, but I can tell of the great peace and rejoicing that fills the hearts of all saints forevermore because of His great kindness to every person. To that one searching soul He has brought peace and rest. I pray you feel that peace this coming week and are able to rest in the grace of our Savior. 

I hope you're having a great start to your week.

Makayla ♥ 

P.S. This song is so good!