Today, my thought process for "What I'm Loving Wednesday" is a little bit different. Yes, I still love my husband, my new nail polish, that Brad picked Emily, etc...but today is different. Today I am content.
I spent time with some of my best friends from college yesterday, along with their sweet babies. It was simple. It was joy. It was life, pure and sweet.
We sat on the back porch, we watched babies shriek and squeal and play. We kissed scrapes and bumps, we ate pickles and cookies, we felt the sun on our skin. We blew bubbles and watched the babies try to catch them. We talked about life and marriage and God...we lived the way that life is supposed to be lived. Slow and simple, with lots of joy. And it was good. Life was good. No technology. Just us, sun, grass, and sky. Life from a babies view is so much sweeter.
A smile just isn't complete without cookie crumbs.
Clothing optional (for the babies).
On the way home, I heard a song that I've heard several times. I've sung along to it before. This time, I heard it differently. God laid it on my heart...I sung it as if my life depended on it.
Sometimes I,
I just want to close my eyes
And act like everyone’s alright
When I know they’re not.
This world needs God
But it’s easier to stand and watch.
I could pray a prayer and just move on
Like nothing’s wrong.
But I refuse.
‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care.
I don’t want to say another empty prayer.
Oh, I refuse to
Sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself.
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse.
I can hear the least of these
Crying out so desperately,
And I know we are the hands and feet
Of you, oh God.
So, if you say move,
Then it’s time for me to follow through,
And do what I was made to do.
by Josh Wilson
I just want to close my eyes
And act like everyone’s alright
When I know they’re not.
This world needs God
But it’s easier to stand and watch.
I could pray a prayer and just move on
Like nothing’s wrong.
But I refuse.
‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care.
I don’t want to say another empty prayer.
Oh, I refuse to
Sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself.
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse.
I can hear the least of these
Crying out so desperately,
And I know we are the hands and feet
Of you, oh God.
So, if you say move,
Then it’s time for me to follow through,
And do what I was made to do.
by Josh Wilson
That is my desire...to stop living selfishly and live as God has called. To spread His word and help this hurting world. I am blessed. Not everyone is so blessed.
If you haven't heard this song, I highly recommend it.
Love, love.
43 comments:
I love your new blog design! So cute! And I have heard and know that song, and LOVE it. LOVE it!!
I love this post! The pictures are gorgeous!! We all take so much for granted that we often miss the most important things!
what a beautiful post ... coming straight from the heart. thank you for the uplift this morning.
i enjoyed your visit yesterdayyy!!!!!
love you boo boo!!
aww simply lovely :) how wonderful to write from the heart, and share this wonderful pictures (a picture/smile isn't complete without crumbs) = so true hah! xo
aww the babies are too cute, what an adorable post! xoxo jcd :: stop by, im hosting a custom print giveaway you'll just love! cornflake dreams
Aww I love this post :) it's so nice to take the time to sit back, and realize the important things in our lives. Adorable pictures too - thank you!
Aww what a sweet post :) I love your writing! Such beautiful pictures! The babies are precious! It sounds love you have a wonderful day :)
beautiful post! you definitely must not live near me...no snow, huh?
Awww those kiddos are sooo cute!!! Makes me have baby fever haha!
i really love your post today! :)
what a sweet post! and your pictures look so great!!
What an amazing post, Megan (: It's so true...we are blessed and need to spread our love in order to bless others. God calls us to that. I love what you said about singing a song like our lives depend on it. Wouldn't that be how Jesus would want us to worship him always? I think so (: I'm proud of you for this post. You are beautiful inside and out.
Now get your bootie to target and buy a laptop camera (;
What a lovely post. I know I am always longing/searching for the sweet simple life. Sometimes getting away from technology is the best feeling in the world.
how precious! those eyes and the picture of the little ones running, i love it.
LOVE the new blog look!!!!
beautiful post hun!! It definitely touched a place in my heart
Awww, this was such a great post. I absolutely love days like the one you had, and I'm so glad you were able to enjoy and appreciate it. Babies really are God's greatest gift.
And yes, I like that song too!
LOVE your post! Isn't this what life is really about?! Enjoying the time you have. And living life to the fullest, with your family and friends and those you love. And helping those less fortunate! You my lovely friend, are an inspiration!
those photos are beautiful!
this made me miss all my college best friends! It is so nice to be able to just sit and relax sometimes without worrying about work or stress or anything else. Great post love
xoxo
I am so happy you got to spend some quality time with your friends and their little ones-they are just precious! Have a wonderful Wednesday! xoxo
It's those precious moments that we all need in our daily lives. Some times we get so caught up in our 'routine' and forget about the quality time we need to stay sane. Love this, and your pictures are beautiful :)
oh my goodness these kiddos are ALL so cute and adorable - look at those blue eyes! i grabbed your button love - so cute with your shoes. love your beautiful spirit - yes it is a must to spread God's love to a hurting world, xo!
Love those pictures!
Amen and Amen on contentment ,helping the hurt, being unselfish , and living for God , spreading his love!
Oh you made my day!
You are ridiculously photogenic!
Great pictures! Fun, fun, fun! Glad you had such a relaxing day!
I really love this post, and love you! Life looks so much different when we slow down and truly see what's important. When we truly see the hurt, the lost, and the needy. I want to love the world the way I've been called to love it. I don't want to just skim the surface. I really want to love. Thank you for this sweet post, friend. I need a reminder of what really matters! So thankful for you!
I love love love this post. Simple and content. :) I realized about a month ago for the first time ever that I'm content with everything in my life. Praise Jesus! It's such a wonderful feeling
Josh wilson writes my favorite song - before the morning. LOVED this post!
awh this post is so sweet! and those babies are so beatutiful!
too cute!!
Yay for the simple things in life! I love that song as well. I listened to him in concert with Matthew West. If you have the chance definitely go and see them! They're so real and inspiring, and will rock your socks off ! For reals!
Those babes are so cute!! And this was such a fabulous post. Well done! xo
This is such a beautiful post. Beautiful photos and beautiful song. What song is it?
Your header is gorgeous & you looked stunning on your wedding day! WOW! Love your dress! I am so glad you commented on my blog that I would find you and your blog! Blessing in disguise! I can't wait to continue to follow you and your amazing posts!
YAY!! Twitter friends!! This excites me! xoxo
this is so lovely my dear. I cant wait to blow bubble and have my children running around in our backyard.
those are the best kind of days, huh? So glad you're content today!
{check out Psalm 131...one of my fav chapters. Its like my life reminder to just rest in Jesus and be content!}
GORGEOUS pictures Megan!! I caught myself smiling as I was viewing them!!
Wow. I will say it again, *WOW*. What a fantastic post...nothing is quite as good a reminder of the simple things and what is truly important in life like little children. And those song lyrics are truly touching...bravo on the honest and beautiful words! Happy St. Patty's Day!!!
Beautiful post, Megan! Getting back to basics- I love it! That song is to beautiful. I love when people are not ashamed to proclaim their love for God!
Amazing song! :] I've heard it on the radio and I absolutely love it
What a perfect post!! Brings everything back into perspective on what is important and what really brings true happiness!
You are gorgeous!
And I am loving your blog!
Perfectly said, Megan.
We make life too complicated...and ultimately, it's not about us.
I'll have to search for that song. Awesome lyrics.
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