* Nicole Kidman and Jimmy Kimmel's Story. You may have seen the video of Nicole Kidman talking about meeting (and liking) Jimmy Kimmel years ago, who had no idea she was interested. After watching that blog, Annie Downs wrote this amazing article. Go read it right now (and watch the video because it's hilarious).
Her point is that God is always in control, and his timing is always perfect. In light of that, we should thank him for the missed opportunities in our lives. A few of my favorite lines.
I needed to be reminded that God’s sovereign hand is tightly gripped around my little life.
God knew all along.
We will never know how many near misses and misunderstood stories and random circumstances all had to dance together to get us right here, with the right people, at the right time. But He knows.
* Let Them See You. I've had this song on repeat for a week. I just think that it's not only a beautiful song, but such a perfect prayer.
Let them see You in me let them hear You when I speak
Let them feel You when I sing
Let them see You, let them see You in me
* Baylor Quarterback Gets It. After Baylor lost the Cotton Bowl in terrible fashion....letting Michigan State come back from like 21 down....BU quarterback, Bryce Petty, made the following statement.
* Burn the Candles. I think this is maybe the best New Years advice I've ever read. I'm a total saver. I don't wear my favorite jeans because they'll wear out. I don't burn my favorite candles because I can only buy them in the fall (thanks Bath and Body Works). If I'm honest, I waste days thinking they are not special enough. Every day is a gift. Every.single.one. So we need to stop saving up our best candles, our best attitudes, our best things for special occasions. The fact that we are still here on earth means it is a special occasion. I am going to consciously work on doing better at this over the next year!
What would would it look like for you, this year, to burn your candles, to allow yourself to be as loved and worthy as the people around you believe you are? What are you hoarding away for another day, for someone else, someone more deserving or special or fancy? What have you been given that you won’t allow yourself to enjoy?
Open the jam, the journal, the wine. Slather that fancy lotion all over your feet. Put on those sparkly earrings even if you’re just going to the grocery store. Because someone gave them to you out of love. Accept that love. Burn the candles.
1 comment:
I love the burn the candles advice. And that Nicole Kidman/Jimmy Kimmel video? Hilarious! I was laughing & feeling so awkward for her.
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