..Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me away from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation

and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you.

Psalm 51:10-13

..a day for some adventure..

we need to do things like this more often... a day of hiking at Oak Mtn. we had an absolute blast!

something special.

love.

wild child let loose.

big girl.

 favorite.

..my absolute sweet spot in Birmingham. 

..I want to advance the kingdom of God, bring hope to the hopeless, and be a light in darkness. I want my heart and life to reflect love and that every tragedy I've walked thru and will walk thru be used to reach those who are broken and that they might find hope and encouragement by God's strength & glory shinning in the midst of it all. I want to be used by God to have the gospel reach the ends of the earth, however he see's fit, I surrender, lay down my life and follow Him wherever he leads me.

-21 days, renewed vision

Thank you Jesus!

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..as i was driving, i looked in the rear view and saw your sweet little face.

i thought back over the few years you've been here in this big world

and how much we've journeyed through together.

many ups and unfortunate downs.

i'm believing for us my Kk,

that there's a greater future in store than what we've seen or could imagine.

that the hard times we've walked through together

 is only a indication of where God is taking us.

He see's the whole, big picture

and has us in the palm of His hands.

He's faithful.

and everything we need is found in Him.

you are my joy, Kaylie.

your carefree, so forgiving and always loving spirit is the light of my life.

i'll never stop fighting for you, protecting you with every thing in me

and loving you with all my heart.

my life changed drastically November 11, 2004,

when i found out you would be entering this world.

i've faced my biggest fears

i found i never knew i could love someone so very much.

you're my precious baby girl,

my pooh bear,

 i love our snugly, snugglies

Minnie-mouse pancakes,

movie nights,

princess hot chocolate,

grouchy mornings,.

your sweet kisses,

and even your blatant honesty about me not yet having a husband. :)

your little sayings that have me and everyone else cracking up.

and your caring heart that tries to mother everything you see.

i'm so very proud of you.

my Kaylie Faith Cloud

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and ky burden is light.- Matthew 11:28-30

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laying down my life

challenged.

"What I'm interested in seeing you do is:

sharing your food with the hungry,

inviting the homeless poor into your homes,

putting clothes on the shivering ill-clad,

being available to your own families.

Do this and the lights will turn on,

and your lives will turn around at once.

Your righteousness will pave your way.

The God of glory will secure your passage.

Then when you pray, God will answer.

You'll call out for help and I'll say, 'Here I am.'

If you get rid of unfair practices,

quit blaming victims,

quit gossiping about other people's sins,

If you are generous with the hungry

and start giving yourselves to the down-and-out,

Your lives will begin to glow in the darkness,

your shadowed lives will be bathed in sunlight.

I will always show you where to go.

I'll give you a full life in the emptiest of places—"

isaiah 58 msg

..free.

finally hearing God's word speak louder in my life than my own

and another who would love nothing more than to keep me bound..

that when He says..."..do not be afraid.."

i can walk free from fear because He is with me.

it's a choice.

and i choose to fix my eyes on Him and His word.

..and it's stinkin AWESOME! :)

an extra measure of grace poured over me for my weakness.

i want all He has for me.

and in order for that...

i must let go of the past.

of my fears.

...and Trust.

..He's more than worthy of all of me.

He's proven His faithfulness (when He never had to)..

over and over again.

all my trust, security and confidence is in Him.

where He leads me, I will follow.

not always easy or free from hurt.

but always with Him right by my side.

"..be strong and courageous,

do not be afraid or discouraged

 for the Lord, your God will be with you

whereever you go.."

joshua 1:9