Through the Eyes of a Child

Don't try so hard to look past the moment

these days go by,

and they're gone before you know it.

So open the windows, let the light shine in

'cause this is life; don't miss it.

~Don't Miss It

Artist: Francesca Battistelli

Album: This is the Stuff

These days...

I just want to sit back and think.

More often than not I get

a meloncholy feeling that comes

with what people would call "growing up."

I don't think much of the feeling...

I'd probably better think just how much

I say that.

Because ten years from now,

I might be looking at this post

and thinking,

"how childish I was back then."

Gone...

are the days of running around in the backyard

with the dog

with no clothes on

and not caring if

anyone's watching.

Gone...

are the days of leaving one's hair unbrushed for hours,

and not worrying about

passing that Geometry test

you studied so hard for.

Leaving one's face unwashed

is simply unacceptable

unless one is sick.

And going outside to

jump in mud-puddles after a good rain

is a horrible idea.

Gone... are the days

of toddling through the park

hand-in-hand

with your Marmee and

Daddy

picking flowers

to press.

And though they

pick me up now, I

now it won't be for

always.

Talking with British accents,

except for with one's

best friends is considered

crazy

and ridiculous

and may draw laughter even

in the saddest of subjects.

You finally discover

that you probably

will never become that

animal trainer that spends half

her life under

water.

And the hose that you

sprayed so much over your

desert backyard to make

Nile rivers has

recently been only

used to water

flowers.

I long for the days

when my sisters

and I would go

grocery-shopping with

my Marmee

decked out in princess costumes

and Pretty-Pretty Princess

jewelry pieces.

One of us would wear the crown.

There is a time for everything..

but I want to hurry on to the next

phase

of life

and the "excitement"

of the next thing.

But I'm not a grown-up.

I don't want to be one

yet.

For now...

I want to relax

and work

and play

and be at home

in the time I have.

And let G-d develop me

and re-create me

into what He sees fit

and when.

G-d, I know You have an amazing purpose

for me.

And I'm working hard under You

to fulfill that purpose,

whatever it may be.

Thank You for those days

where I can still be a child.

Innocence is lost so quickly

in our country.

But I still want to see through the eyes of a child

with eyes of innocence

and eyes of hope.

Cherish the moment...

you won't have it for

long.

in our Abba, who makes all things beautiful in His time,

sierra

Article Copywrite of Sierra Brewer, 2011

*Joy* Photo Challenge Poll is Open

Here are all the entries for my *Joy* Photo Challenge! They gave me a neat picture of your favorite things!  How lovely!

Submitted by Madeline over at A Glimpse Into My World

Submitted by Taylor over at Dushanbe... Where in the World is That?

Submitted by Melanie over at Forever His Servant

 Submitted by Alexandrea at ~Baskets and Baking~

Submitted by Emma over at Dushanbe... Where in the World is That?

Submitted by Tiffani-Joi over at Embraced by Him

Thank you, Y'all! The poll for best photo is over on the sidebar=) Start voting... it's up to you!

love,

sierra

Wednesday Weekly Favorites {Week 1}

This is from Nela over at Beloved Star... and I think it's a lovely idea! I think I'll be doing this off and on over the next few weeks... more likely than not I'll be doing it every other week at best; at worst every few... the problem with me is that I like sporadic posting rather than an, "Oh, no! It's Wednesday night... and I didn't do my Wednesday Weekly Favorites!" Maybe someday I'll be held more accountable with blog posts... but don't count on it=)

Linking Up to Miss Raquel's Book Bliss Photo Challenge

~My Favorite Things From This Week~

1. Skyping with Tiffani

2. My Daddy Putting my Closet In

3. Photography (of course!)

4. Practicing my Monologue for the Shakespeare Competition

~Favorite Bible Verse~
Sing to the L-rd a new song, for He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have worked salvation for Him.

-Psalm 98:1

~Favorite Picture~

This. Alexandrea actually took this picture. I was doing a winter photoshoot for an upcoming issue of Debu, and the above was the result. Thoughts?

~Favorite Posts~

"Please, Notice Me" from Melanie over at Forever His Servant

"Oh Time, Why the Rush?"  by Rachel at Maid for More

Godisnowhere by Mikailah at Maid for Him

Shell Photos by Madeline at A Glimpse into My World
A Quiet and Gentle Spirit is What I Long For...  by Miss Bethany at Resting... in Him

~Favorite Quote~

"Doing God's will is like dancing. When two people lead, nothing feels right. Once one notices that and lets the other lead, it's as if the two become one." ~Anonymous

~Favorite Songs~

Wait for Me by Rebecca St. James

Free by Rachael Lampa

Starry Night by Chris August

Adore by Jaci Velasquez

Beyond Measure by Jeremy Camp

What have been your favorites this week? I'd love to hear about them!

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Rosh Hashana begins tonight... so to all those who celebrate it, have a blessed time! And to all those who don't celebrate it, have a blessed day!

'Till next time,

sierra

♥ A Promise ♥

I love you girls. But just a pointer~

 

♥I'm pretty sure people fell in love before mascara. Before flawless faces. Before short shorts. ♥

 

In fact, I promise they did.

..And I'm pretty sure G-d has always thought His Daughters perfect for whoever He's created them for =)

 ♥ Be who you are. Not someone else. And go- show the world your incredible G-d who made you the way you are.  ♥

 

Thanks to Lucia-Marie for this post.

From Last September to This...

Apparently I was supposed to post about how my year has been since September 24th, last year. Click here to read last year's post. BUT, since photography has become such a large passion of mine since then (goodness, does it seem so long ago?!), I thought I could post pictures that make me happy from last year. I'll be posting Hopes, Dreams, Wishes (and all that...) another time. Or I could just do a Bucket List, punctuated by pics, etc. But we'll see where that goes=)  Alright. Let's go.





Us Corn-Maze Sillies;)
Hannah, Karah, Grace-Hope, Me, Hannah



Happiness is finding a pencil

Alexandrea (Bianca) and Isabel (Kate), Shakespeare Compeition, 2010

Pizza with spinach (and yes, I just changed the lyrics;)

Krysten, Me, Tiffani
Joel-Rosenberg Signed-Books;) Ohhhhh, yes.

Happiness is climbing a tree

Grace-Hope's First-Ever Photoshoot=) She brings me JOY!

Happiness is learning to whistle

Oh, how I love my Shakespeare girls... they're missed <3
Alexandrea, Taylor, Grace-Hope, Annalise, Haley, Audrey, Moi

Happiness is walking hand-in-hand

Lilly and Aunty Muriel <3

Happiness is tying your shoe for the very first time

(which Grace-Hope did just the other day=)

Us being purely crazy... how I love my sisters!

Happiness is getting along...

Alexandrea and I...
And yes, that's her new watermark on the picture=)

Happiness is two kinds of ice cream...

Marmee and I applesaucing in the kitchen. <3

Happiness is knowing a secret...



Waltzer-trotting with Grace-Hope;) This picture makes me laugh out loud every time.

Happiness is catching a firefly...

MrJ Band... click here to read the rest of that post and others like it=)

Happiness is setting the firefly free...



Barn-Dancing Up in Monticello, UT with my friends=) I miss you all <3



Happiness is coming home again...

Tiff and I at Graduation

Happiness is anyone, and anything at all

that's loved by you...



This... I saved for last... This is my absolute FAVORITE photo from the last year (Graduation, June, 2011).
These are "my" girls;)
They're all my sisters. They're all jewels. They're all 'joiful';) They are amazing, beautiful, inspiring, dear sisters. And I love them soooooo much.

What makes you happy? Do tell!

love,

sierra



The L-rd's Day

"And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we all too formrely lived in the lusts of our felsh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature, children of wrath, even as the rest. But G-d, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us (1 John 4:19), even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ; by grace you have been saved."

-Ephesians 2:1-5

^Linking Up to Kelsey's Photo Challenge^

Friendships with the world... when we live in the world, walking in its course, we begin to "walk the walk" and "talk the talk" becoming "children of wrath..." unless we are grounded in G-d's Word. I'm not saying it's not right for us to go out and surround ourselves in the world; rather I'm saying it's all about submission... I want to be in the world, but not of the world. Those of you who know me know that I enjoy "quiet" mission work... such as handing out tracts to random people that the L-rd has laid on my heart to give one to at the store... writing is another point that I enjoy (I'm working on my book right now...I'll keep you posted with details!); one that I feel is part of my life is children... precious gifts who I can minister to (and who's watchful eye I am always under, whether I realize it or not!). 

If monkey see, monkey do, I think monkey can also change things;) I don't want to be become someone who sees and dos; I want to be in the world, but not of the world, as my grandfather once said. 

Thoughts?

Have a lovely L-rd's day, friends!

love,

sierra

Winners and Photo Challenge!

Hello, Y'all! As you know, the giveaway closed last night... and it is with great excitement that I announce the winners....

The winner of the Vintagraphy Plaque is..........

Comment Number Thirteen~

Kaeleen! Congratulations, Kae!

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The winner of the Gift-Card is...........

Comment Number 47~

Tiffani-Joi! Congratulations, Tiffani!

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And, the winner of the Pemberly T-Shirt Design is......

Comment Number 28~

Alexandrea ! Congratulations, Alexandrea!!!

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And thank you, everyone, for participating! Winners, if you could email me your addresses to hishandmaiden.theblog@gmail.com, I will get the prizes shipped off to you asap (unless I already have your address) ;)

And a big thank you so much to our Etsy sellers for sponsoring=) Y'all are the best!

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I've decided to host a photography challenge... cameras ready for the theme?

JOY!

What in particular brings a smile to your face and a feeling of joy bubble up inside of you?

This would be my entry:

Isn't my little Grace-Hope ADORABLE?!?!

~Rules~

Each photo must link back to ~His Handmaiden~

The photo must be taken by you=)

You do not need to have a blog to enter; a flickr or facebook link is fine.

Absolutely no inappropriate links/entries, or else your entry will be deleted. I preivew all comments.

The photo challenge will end on September 27th.

Have loads of FUN!

I'll be posting my top picks and will leave a vote on the sidebar so y'all can pick, too=)

This is optional, but I know how fun it is when people browse around and leave comments for a few other entries:) Try it?

Have a lovely time!

sierra

Beauty in the Works

A while back, I was thinking to myself- on what does a young woman’s true beauty depend? I know what G-d says about godly beauty according to 1 Timothy 2:9, and so it obviously ultimately depends on Him, but that was talking more of adornment, as in how one should dress themselves.

“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; but (which becometh  women professing godliness) with good works.” -1 Timothy 2: 9-10

I saw (or rather, G-d showed me!) that godly beauty is not passive; but rather a condition of the heart that quietly, diligently expresses itself through actions. I love this! In the above verse, four aspects of a woman’s true beauty were listed- modesty, shamefacedness, sobriety, and good works. Translated from Greek, you get the following four:

-          Modesty: kosmios, which comes from kosmos, the same exact word that is used for adorning. A woman’s modest apparel is put in proper order, or orderly. Now honestly, I am one who could care less what I wear, just so long as its feminine and modest. But, when my parents saw me wearing a certain denim skirt more or less each week, they decided it was time for me to take a break from my denim skirt, and wear something else- not necessarily that the clothing choice was wrong; it was a flowy skirt, right? But, it was not feminine, and could appear to be messy. That’s why my Marmee and Daddy addressed this. Don’t get me wrong- there will be those messy days- I get them a lot, believe me ;)  But, a godly woman’s spirit is reflected in her outward clothing and appearance.

-          Shamefacedness: aidos. It describes an attitude of downcast eyes, or bashfulness. It describes not only a woman’s posture towards men, but also a person’s awe or godly fear of our G-d. A godly woman’s spirit is reflected in her eyes.

-          Sobriety: sophrosune, meaning, soundness of mind. Sanity and self-control. I’ve never been one to wear “my heart on my sleeve,” but spill in the company of those I trust… such as my Marmee, or a select few; and it’s easy for me to get impatient… but I need to remember to lay it all aside, and concentrate on loving others instead of losing it with them. This comes with giving my heart to Jesus. A godly woman’s spirit is reflected in the controlled expression of her thoughts and emotions.

-          Good Works: The Greek word for good is agathos, meaning, benefit. The word for works is ergon, meaning to work, to toil, as an effort or occupation. A godly woman’s spirit is reflected in the way she treats other people and in the way she uses her time and energy.

Altogether, the godly woman I want to be is modest, in attitude, action, and appearance. She, with G-d’s help, keeps her thoughts and emotions and feelings under control; and her life is characterized by acts of love and service.

My friend, Melanie, recently sent me a bookmark, which is truly lovely… on the back of it, is a beautiful quote… about the woman I desire to be, with G-d’s help.

“They say there is a lady in New Haven who is beloved of that Great Being who made and rules the world. They say that He fills her mind with exceeding sweet delight, and that she hardly cares for anything except to meditate on Him. If you present all the world to her, with the richest of its treasures, she disregards it. She is unmindful of any pain or affliction. She has a singular purity in her affections. You could not persuade her to compromise her true Love even if you would give her all the world. She possesses a wonderful sweetness, calmess, and kindness to those around her. She will sometimes go about from place to place, singing sweetly. She seems to be always full of joy and pleasure, and no one knows exactly why. She loves to be alone walking in the fields and groves, and seems to have someone invisible always conversing with her.” –Jonathan Edwards on Sara Edwards

A true Proverbs 31 woman... how I pray to be like her each day... through His grace alone.

Thoughts or convictions of your own on modesty/apparel that you'd like to share? I'd love to hear them!

AND--- the Giveaway Ends Tomorrow! Click here to go enter=)

resting in Him,

sierra

An Important Question Addressed

Lately, I've been asked a certain question several times; and that is: "Why do you leave out the 'o' in God and Lord?" "Why do you not write God's name in full?"

This is an extremely important subject to me, and dear to my heart. I've been praying about how to address this issue properly, and I ask that you bear with me;)

A couple of years ago, a friend of mine started to put dashes when writing G-d. When I asked about it, my friend explained to me how the Hebrews put a dash in G-d's Name because they truly knew and experienced His holiness... that G-d's Name is so holy, it's impossible to comprehend, let alone write out. When I found this out, I prayed about it... and then began putting dashes/slashes when writing G-d and L-rd. It became a conviction, and now it's very hard for me to actually stop and think about writing G-d's Name in full!  These are just my personal thoughts and convictions... thanks for reading!

Thank you, Ladies=) Hopefully now you understand my reasoning behind not writing out G-d's Name. Any more questions or thoughts? Convictions of your own that you'd like to share? Go for it! I'd love to hear about them!

love,
sierra

Don't forget to enter the Spectacular September 3-Prize Giveaway! It's still open for another week!

Thoughts for the Day

"My plea is, 'Let me be a woman, holy through and through, asking for nothing but what God wants to give me, receiving with both hands and with all my heart whatever that is.” ~Elisabeth Elliot

a song of surrender... a prayer of submission... thank You, Father...

let me be a mirror, that I may reflect Your Son. and You, my Father- are beautiful beyond description…too marvelous for words. i praise You for You wrote my story before i was even born... because You love me... beyond measure... You- Your mercy- still amazes me.

when peace like a river attendeth my way

when sorrows like sea-billows roll

whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,

it is well, it is well with my soul.

resting in His arms,

sierra

Giveaway and Interview with Proud Owner

Today... two announcements and a reminder~


First of all~ my sweet sister Alexandrea is having her first official giveaway on her blog, ~Baskets and Baking~... and she has four lovely prizes! Click here to go enter! This is not necessarily a "new" blog, but it's her first serious one... so go support her, okay?

^This^ is a picture taken by moi- unedited... and un-watermarked. If I may kindly ask that you please contact me before using, that would be great. All my work is protected by copywrite.

Secondly~ my little sister Grace-Hope decided she would like a blog of her own on Friday night to show case her lego creations (I type, she dictates;) So down we sat then, and put it to work.

Here is her message to you:

What would you like to tell them?

I'm Grace-Hope. Come follow my blog. Bye.

Would you like to say something about legos?

No.

You sure?

Legos are fun.


End interview here.

Enough said? It would mean soooooooooo much if you came to follow her blog, Grace-Hope's Legos. And left her comments. And I would so appreciate it =) Thanks, y'all!

And don't forget to enter the September Giveaway! Hurry though, it ends tonight!

Oh~ and for all my friends out in the phone world, I have been phone-less for a while...not for long;) I'll be contacting you soon!

Have a lovely day, my Friends! G-d bless!

love,
sierra

The L-rd's Day

Hello=)

Yesterday... I was swiming with my family... hence the reason why this 'L-rd's Day' post is one day late. (It was worth it... swiming with them all, I mean;)

So here we are~

But if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of G-d, Who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.

-James 1:5-6

By faith- confident that G-d has healed and will answer our prayers, be it "yes," "maybe," or "no." According to His good, pleasing, and perfect will. This is the importance of surrendering all to our Abba, knowing and trusting that He is in control.

~*~

This is besides the point... but today is a very special day for America.... 9/11 has a lot of suffering that goes on... but as this is the tenth anniversary... I would encourage you to remember that this is also a time of healing and renewal; as well as a time of prayer for the families of those who were killed in the attacks. While we know that there will not be true peace until the L-rd comes, we know that He will bring peace to those that He loves... and that He loves His children. Praise Him..

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

love,

sierra

Worries and Reflections

(Pause playlist at bottom of page)

Not worrying is hard for me. It's so easy to just pray it all away, and go to sleep in peace knowing that G-d will take care of it for you... and then you wake up the next morning, worrying.

What my Marmee pointed out to me that is so important is that when you worry, you take it back from G-d... you don't fully surrender! And of course the devotional I read this morning (right before my 6:30AM Latin Course) ties right in.

The first paragraph simply leapt out... Accept each day exactly as it comes to you. By that, I mean not only the circumstances of your day, but also the conditions of your body. Your assignment is to trust Me absolutely, resting in My sovereignty and faithfulness.

-Sarah Young, Jesus Calling, September 8th, pg. 263.

That last sentence brought me to tears... how often do I neglect my assignment to my Abba? If it is only to give Him my worries... how I fail in that. And yet, He knows how my day is going to turn out, so of course He can feel for me, and give me that patience I so desire (and so lack..). How He loves us... and how unworthy am I, even in the small thigns that will benefit me!!! ... He's always been faithful.

The above song is so dear to me... give me Jesus... all day... all the night... in everything He gives us... in every problem... in every dream... I want- I need my Jesus.

One thought to leave you with~what would life be like if we let Jesus live through you and me?

love,

sierra

Articles and All Pictures Copywrite of Sierra Brewer, 2011

One Lovely Blog Award

Nela from over at Beloved Star and Tiffani from over at Embraced by Him, Alexandrea over at ~Baskets and Baking~ has awarded me this award.. Thank you, sisters! <3




I suppose the way this works is for me to blog seven facts about myself, and tag fifteen other bloggers. Here goes=)

1) I am a photography nerd;)  I drive my sweet, patient sisters nuts when I stop them on a walk to take pictures of a {what I'd like to say picturesque!}sidewalk.

2) I "bang" on my piano when I'm frustrated (and it's available)=) And I almost always feel relief.

3) I love to write. If it's hard for me to talk to some people, it's easy for me to write to them. Sometimes it's great. Sometimes not so much.

4) Teacups are my weakness. If I'm not swooning over them, I'm photo-shooting with them;)

5) I cook. Alexandrea bakes and cooks. I bake... but (I say;) not as well. We make a great combination=) =) =)

6) Some people naturally assume I want to be a politician- {which I don't} I have no idea why;) I just like governmental topics. And streaming arguments about governmnetal issues.   

7) I feel uniquely feminine when walking on the beach in a long skirt. I feel feminine in skirts as is; but for some reason I feel more so when I'm on the beach. I also love dressing up.... never pass up an opportunity;)

8) (I know I'm going over the limit but I just thought of something!) I love to act~ Shakespeare is my absolute favorite... but you already knew that, too.

I know this is a blurry picture... but it's the best one I had on hand=) And yes- I promise this is Shakespeare- Henry V. We did a fight scene via football. 'Twas much fun! And we're back in Cedar City for the Shakespeare Competition again this October. Looking forward to it, too!

I'm Tagging:

Miss Tiffani over at Embraced by Him

Miss Rachel over at Dancing with God

Miss Haley over at Singing in the Rain

Miss Kaeleen over at Carrying an Umbrella During a Drought
Miss Alexandrea over at ~Baskets and Baking~
Miss Melanie over at Forever His Servant
Miss Cassie over at Ad Majoream Dei Gloriam
Miss Abby over at His Sparrow
Miss Kelsey over at A Ray of Sunshine
Miss Lillian over at Frills and Furbelows
Miss Molly at Not Your Average Teen
Miss Bethany over at Secure in His Arms
Miss Mikailah over at Maid for Him
Miss Raquel over at God's Daughter
Miss Elizabeth Bennet over at Elegance of Fashion

Can I tag Nela and Tiff and Alexandrea back? 'Cause I absolutely love their blogs as well=)

So here's what you do- share seven things about yourself- and then tag fifteen other bloggers=)

Thanks, Sweet Friends! This was fun=)

love,

sierra

All Pictures Copywrite of Sierra Brewer, 2011

With Love, Moi

Dear Summer of Times Past,

i can't believe you've escaped my fingers... again. i thought I'd get to keep you this year. even though you literally slaughtered my tennis game with your rays of 117 degrees, come back and soon, o.k.?

Linking up to Kelsey's Photo Challenge

Dearest Resident 'Ham,' Munchkin, Stinker, Darling, and Cutie:

i like you. a lot. and you're cute. i love your deep blue eyes that can portray innocence even when a mischevious smirk is on your lips. i love your ever "i want your eyes on me" personality. can I keep you forever and always?

Dear Piano Student Whom I Finally Had a Breakthrough With:

you are amazing. pure n' simple.  i'm sooooo happy with your progress.

Dear Chemistry,

the leftover. you're the bane to my existance. i have nothing more to say to you.

Dear Spectacular Sunset and Fluffy Clouds--

i thank G-d for you. you look like something He's imagined for pure pleasure. you make my camera sing.

Dear Garden.

i love you. you're absolutely delicious. i don't like your weeds. but i love your tomatoes. they taste like sunshine.

Dear Gnats and Bugs who Bother Me on the Golf-Course:

i wish you'd go away and never come back. i dislike you, in case you were wondering. even though i know you were sent to make me more patient with life.

Dear Salad Sitting Waiting for Me to Eat You-

you look delicious. can't wait to eat you. yummers.

Dear Aunty Eunice:)

you know i miss you. and i wish you could visit me... soon. or vise-versa... whichever you prefer. love you.

Dearest Precious Abba,

You're my First Love. and i praise You for all these precious things in life. and yes, i thank You for those bugs and chemistry. i know You will use them for Your greater glory. thank You for this life You gave me... imagine it without You, and i'd be lost. i love You.

love,

sierra

I got this idea from several bloggers... and I absolutely love it! Normally I like to stick with the original things of life... but this was too cute. Thanks, y'all! You know who you are;)

Lemon Zest Muffins {because of His grace}

These are a Few of My Favorite Things: Only a few of you can remember my first Toastmasters' speech when I was 10 years old... the infamous Icebreaker speech. Who are you? How old? Letting everyone get to know me was hard, since there were (and still are, I might add) only a few whom I am able to really open up to... I'm not shy, but I can be timid and fairly quiet when I feel like I'm around people who will not accept me for who G-d made me to be... and a couple of years ago I realized that I was not acting for my Creator... I was acting for ME with selfishness. There's a reason G-d gave me whatever He did... and for me to (not necessarily hide it, but-) not let it show is like hiding my candle under a bush. It's still a struggle... but one that I only have to look at my purity ring for the answer- Phil. 4:13 is on it- "I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me." Isn't our Abba wonderful?!

And Now Moving On~

Mina is having a photo challenge... featuring favorite things. HARD!!! I could choose so many favorite things... my sister Grace-Hope said, "Well, of course I have to be in it!" Sorry, Darling, not this time... you're not a thing- I love you too much! Same with my Bible... when I first thought of favorite things, I thought of that. But my Bible is living to me. It's my source of life... and so, that didn't work for me, either.

I decided I needed a picture that could reflect something I enjoyed... but also something that as simple as it is, G-d was reminding me of.

I chose lemon zest muffins... people say, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."

That's great. But it's also wonderful to think, "G-d gives me lemons so I can be a polished stone for Him!" Now that's some amazing lemonade, isn't it? ;)

Linking Up

So Mina, here is my entry. Cooking/baking-  something I love to do. Muffins- I love to eat. Lemons- add flavor to life for a greater purpose.... His greater purpose.

thanks, friends!
sierra

Article and All Pictures, Copywrite of Sierra Brewer, 2011