i will run into your arms.

teeth ache, head aches, shoulders ache, feet ache and heart aches.

i like coffee and Jesus, the killers, nice jeans and friendly smiles. i like the old man who checks his letterbox every saturday morning on my way to work and comments about the weather. i like when overseas friends come back. i like the secret awkward giggles when something funny happens in a serious situation. i like driving 45 minutes to a beach at 3am with someone i love. shooting stars. the feeling in my heart when a friend says 'i love you'. learning on my own time. change. being alone. but also being with people. i like days where 4 hours in the prayer room isn't enough. i like the future of 24/7 worship in my city. the high calibre of people i get to do life with everyday. i like unexpected relationships. i love weddings. boots. lyrics that move my heart. i love the indian accent. i love americans. talented friends and friends who were only for a season. and i like the inbetween, the anxiety overpowered by the faith that it's

all

under

control.

i like this life.

no..

i love this life.

i just think this is cute.

ok, let's just forget it then. just one last thing, you're worth more than you think you are. and even though you don't care, i'm still sorry. hope you're happy.

Graduation Ceremony!

Last night I graduated from the Tauranga House of Prayer Internship. There's so much I could say about this last 3 months, so much has happened, my life has been shaken, my beliefs, my heart, my faith. I've had the worst days, and the best days of my life. There's just something about sitting in front of the face of Jesus everyday that ruins you. This has been the best decision I've ever made and I praise God for every second of it.

i'm so into truth.

my heart beats faster with you around the bend

What a man. Dustin Kensrue.

i'll be waiting for you baby, i'll be holding back the darkest night.

"You called, you shouted, you shattered my deafness: you shone with dazzling light and dispelled my blindness; you were fragrant and I breathed in deeply and now I am breathless with longing for you. I tasted you and now I hunger and thirst for you, you touched me and now I burn with desire for the peace that is yours."

Augustine

i am blessed.

the thing about the community i'm a part of is that people are rarely constant. what i mean is there's a lot of coming and going, people's visas run out, their trips come to an end, family issues etc. after a while you get used to it, you get used to the farewell dinners, saying goodbye, the final hug for who knows how long, the "i'll come visit you when i come to (insert country name here)" or just "i'll see you in the glory". it just becomes a part of what we do. but every so often someone comes and goes and it's like you blink and they're here and they walk into your life at the time you needed an angel, a sister, a friend. and they totally change your life, even in 3 weeks. and you feel like you've known them your whole life and you'll always be sisters. and they leave but the goodbye is sweet in the knowing that God crossed your paths at that particular moment in time, that he took the two of you, ants, and let you grow together for 21 days. and the goodbye is sweet because you know and you know and you know that you'll meet again. before the glory. to my angel, kelly spencer. for arriving in my nightmare and waking me up to the reason i do what i do and the reality that the world is actually full of people who genuinely care and love. and i am forever thankful for everything you've given me. your joy overflows. you are always in my heart. see you soon.

My heart is stirred by a noble theme, bringing blessed words unto my king. Giving up my love as a sweet offering. Oh, the beauty of this Man!

For the sake of love, He left His Father's throne, searching for a bride bone of His bone, such a humble kiss to make our dust His own. Oh, the beauty of this man!

See His hands, His head, His feet and His side. They bear the marks of wrath, a pure sacrifice, to secure her love by giving up His life. Oh, the beauty of this Man!

She now faint with love, beacons Him to come establish righteousness as God's risen Son. And on that glorious day, she'll marry her fair one. Oh, the beauty of this Man!

Mind if I boast for a moment?

wow, my friends are so hip and good looking

just sayin'.

Oh Daddy, It's a Wonderland.

let's not make this hurt. i know i care too much. stupid girl.