In Truth and Love

Can I just tell you how crazy excited I am to finally write my first blog post? Almost two years ago, I started this journey with the Lord that would revolve around the concepts of truth and love found in 1, 2, and 3 John. I had been reading and studying these letters for a period of time. In all three, John emphasized the importance of walking in truth and love, as well as commended those who were living this out. I loved reading these letters because it gave me such motivation and encouragement to stand strong and abide in God's truths. In a world where there are so many opportunities to get off track and lose sight, this teaching is so crucial. We must walk in truth and love in truth.

1 John 1:6; 2 John 1:1,4,6; 3 John 1:3-4

When I said I started this journey with the Lord, I truly mean that. It was He who put the desire and thoughts in my heart and mind to create TRUTHED + LOVED. I'm a wife and mom who absolutely adores being just that. I've been homeschooling for about 16 years and my life has been busy with all things "mom". I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's what I've lived for and am so grateful for every single moment. So, like many moms who are serving their families and seeing their children begin to grow up, the questions have popped in my head. Who am I outside of "mom" or "wife"? What do I like to do with the occasional free time? What are my interests? What else does God want me to do for Him? While I was content with everything about my life, it seemed like I should have answers to these basic questions, right? I literally couldn't come up with anything, which just seemed ridiculous! So, I started to put these questions out there and ask God to reveal what He wanted me to know about myself. He began placing all kinds of insights before me and bringing me such clarity. What a kind and faithful God that answers even the simple things on our hearts! He reminded me that I love Scripture...from writing to discussing to encouraging others with it. He reminded me that I am creative, love fashion, appreciate quality, and have a desire to help others. I was reminded that I am drawn to things that are vintage, distressed, worn-in, and well-loved. So, through all this He placed the desire upon me to use these gifts and interests for Him. He showed me that I could bring His word to others and share the truths of Jesus Christ to those who don't know Him and that I could strengthen and encourage those who do. 3 John 1:4 states, "I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth." So, my desire is to apply truth to the things I love for the world He loves.