HE is still in control.

Honor His holy name; let the hearts of those who love the LORD rejoice. Search for the LORD and for His strength; seek His face always. Remember the wonderful works He has done, His wonders, and the judgments He has pronounced. - Psalm 105:3-5

This weekend has been quite eventful... It has been full of everything that makes my little heart leap with joy - dancing silly, late nights, raspberry tea, tennis, Spencers, the square, the farm, sparklers, long talks, the colonnades, dark chocolate, guitar and my family.

The only way to sum it all up: beautiful.

Sometimes it is the simple things that make us truly happy. But it is Christ that gives us joy for when the times aren't going so great. Rejoice all the time, find God in everything - because He is everywhere - even in a coffee shop or in a conversation. But remember Him when things are difficult and your eyes are tired from tearing up.

The first part of the weekend was amazing, the second part.. let's just say... wasn't. But still I felt God's faithful love that is better than life. When something that I never thought would happen during my wonderful weekend happened, I was devastated but was able to say, "God, YOU are in control."

It is during these times that rejoicing and worship is necessary and all the more beautiful and special. I woke up Sunday morning to some not so good news about my family and was in tears almost all day - but before I left for Living Hope, I pulled out the guitar and played the new song I just learned - Blessed Be Your Name. How beautiful it was in the midst of a time when things seemed to be falling apart.

"You give and take away. You give and take away. My heart will choose to say, 'Lord, blessed be Your name.'"

It is the little things that can make your heart leap - but Christ who can sustain when the clouds roll in.