Who I am and who I want to be often stand in stark contrast to one another. Who I want to be: a lover of our awesome Creator and Savior, a loving and gracious wife, and an encouraging friend. Who I often find myself to be: self-sufficient in myself rather than obsessed with the kingdom of Christ, unloving and impatient with my wonderful husband, and tempted to benefit myself in my friendships rather than pour out myself for the benefit of another. I find myself right with Paul who said, the things that I want to do, I don't do! And the things I don't want to do, that's exactly what I find myself doing. But wait, praise God, that's not the end. There is mercy and grace at the cross! When I am not filled with love and instead I am pleasing myself, the gentle reigns of our gracious God tug at my heart, pulling me back into the love only capable by Him. How beautiful a Savior. My desire through this post is to share just a little taste of myself, mainly through my cooking and projects, occasionally in poems, so that you too might indulge in the beauty all around us (especially in food!) and in the craftiness God has gifted us with the ability to accomplish. Enjoy!
