congrats.

to ben and kate.
i only had this past school year to get to know these two people, but they were still able to leave an impact. they got married this past sunday, and im sad that i was not able to make it.
however, im sure that it was an absolutely stunningly beautiful wedding ceremony and i would like to wish them the best. and to wish them luck as they go to seminary school.
i pray that through their marriage people can look in from the outside and see how their marriage reflects the beauty of God's love and mercy on us. the relationship between God and his bride, the church. that through their relationship and actions towards each other, that people can see the light of Christ, how sacrificing to give life, and willingness to forgive, and selflessness to provide. God, let it be. let them glorify You.

empty handed.

i had a sweet little thought earlier today.
heard a song with lyrics that went something like, "God, i come to you with empty hands."

and i thought to myself...

i had NOTHING to offer to God. i came to God empty handed. nothing good to offer. just a bunch of mess ups and failures.
and daily i come to God with nothing in my hands to offer to God.
but before i let satan get the upper hand and beat me down like usual, i thought, hey, maybe thats how its supposed to be. because if i come to God with totally empty hands, that means that im holding on to... nothing. nothing to hold me back from holding completely on to Him.

God help me glorify You.