Happy Monday

There is a lot to blog about today. First off, this is a very special Monday because it is my sweet friend, JULIE PROTHRO's, 27th birthday! There are really no words to describe how grateful I am that Julie is a part of my life. Even though, we live miles and miles away, she is the friend that calls every week to catch up. Julie, I am so proud to call you friend. Love love you!



Secondly, I am so happy to announce that I am now a Paper Concierge! I am so excited about all the fabulous designers and products that we carry. Check out my website, and stay tuned for specials and giveaways!. I am also in the throws of launching a new blog dedicated to paper and gifs. Cannot wait. Here are some pictures that I used for inspiration for the new design.




My small group is reading Max Lucado's new book entitled Outlive Your Life. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who is trying to learn how God can use you for His divine plan. I wanted to share with you a prayer from the book that really encouraged me today.

My Father, I desire that the attitude of John the Baptist {the chapter used examples from the life of John} might be my own---that Jesus would increase even as I decrease. Give me an even larger picture of you so I might see myself with ever-increasing clarity and reveal each day in your amazing grace. Keep foolish pride far from me, and give me the sense to humble myself in healthy ways that bring strength and joy to everyone around me. Remind me constantly that you hold my life and breath and eternal future in your loving hands and that every good thing I have comes from you. Never let me forget that although without you I can do nothing, in Christ, I can do all things. The difference is you.

~Max

What do you have that God hasn't given you?
And if everything you have is from God,
why boast as though it were not a gift?
(1Corinthians 4:7)

Praise God for those perfect words. Praise God for my friend Julie on her birthday, adn praise God for new opportunity.

Have a happy Monday, friends!