But, God, is it beautiful.

I knew I was over you when I was okay with the idea of you talking to another of my best friends.
I wasn't sure that I'd ever reach this point.

The point when
my life
my emotions
my thoughts
my habits
my future
were no longer dictated and controlled by you.

But, God, is it beautiful.

Today, I thank Him for the unanswered prayers:
No matter how wonderful or how special our relationship was at one time...
God had so much more in store for me, and for you,
than we could have ever imagined all those years ago.

So, instead of harboring bitterness or anger,

I pray you seek God's will for your life,

that he leads you places you never even dreamed of.

I pray he showers blessings in your life and in your relationships.

I pray you find favor and protection on your job.

I pray that God grants you the desires of your heart.

And I pray that those desires don't lead you astray.

But if they do, I pray that at the end of the day,

you find His forgiveness and love.

And lastly, I pray you pray the same for me.

Dress me up

I saw this outfit on Pinterest and fell in love!

There's a lot going on here, but for some reason it all works for me.

I knew I had most of the same items, so I decided to give it a try.

Well, besides the crappy pictures, I think it turned out pretty nice.

I changed it up a bit by staying within the same blue color scheme, but the gist is still the same.

Proud to be an American.

Tuesday, I voted in the 2012 Presidential election. I am so grateful that we have been given this opportunity. There was once a time when I wouldn't have been able to vote...twice over. Once for being black, and again for being a woman. I love my country and the progress that we have made. And while we still have miles and miles to go 'till we sleep, I wouldn't rather live anywhere else.

Congratulations to President Obama on his reelection. Regardless of any of my feelings towards his beliefs and policies, I pray that God gives him the wisdom to lead our nation. Being president is no small task. I can't begin to understand the pressure he is under. I pray his eyes are opened to truth and I pray for the salvation of him and his family.

Here's my patriotic outfit (Go Red, White, and Blue! lol):

Great quote

"Can I say something to young ladies here? I'm trying to pick my words carefully here. Your husband, whoever he is, single ladies, will have an unbelievable amount of influence over your sons and daughters in regards to spiritual things. If you want your children to love Jesus deeply, hold out for a man that is godly. And let me tell you this: I am well aware that Godly men are rare. Lots of neat Christian boys, not a lot of Godly men. And we're working our tails off for you to try to develop some into that. But don't settle, because it's better that you be lonely now than you be married and lonely later. Are you tracking with me? It is better that you be lonely now than for you to get married to a man that will teach your kids everything but the way of Jesus." - Matt Chandler