Please God...

There was a time in my life that I prayed to God to make things happen, be it a new job, a change in circumstances, a monetary win fall to get us through a rough patch. Sometimes those prayers were answered, other times…just crickets...

Through everything, I’ve never lost faith. I kept on praying, hoping & wishing; praising Him even when things didn’t work out according to my plan. As my relationship with Him has progressed and grown, I’ve learned that His will will be done regardless of what I pray for. I mean, who am I to tell Him what to do or what I need?

Recently, I heard Amy Grant’s Better than a Hallelujah and I had a bit of an “ah-ha” moment. For those of you unfamiliar with the song below is an excerpt:

The woman holding on for life

The dying man giving up the fight

Are better than a Hallelujah sometimes

The tears of shame for what's been done

The silence when the words won't come

Are better than a Hallelujah sometimes

We pour out our miseries

God just hears a melody

Beautiful, the mess we are

The honest cries of breaking hearts

Are better than a Hallelujah

This mini epiphany led me to experiment. I know and faithfully believe He knows my heart and what’s best for me and since I don’t always have the right words, instead of praying for something specific, I simply say and meditate on two words, “Please God.” It’s my simple way of saying, “Hey, I know You know I need a little help here, but instead of giving You my laundry list of what I think I need and want, I’m gonna let You do that magic thing You do and I will be grateful for it. K? Thanks, Bye!” Guess what, it works! I’m no longer stuck wondering why something happens the way it does, I’m just happy to see and feel Him working in my life.

Now don’t get me wrong, there are always times where specific, focused prayers must happen; prayers of healing, prayers of solace, prayers of joy and thanksgiving. But for those times when the words just don’t come or may be better left unsaid, “Please God” is an all encompassing plea for His help and guidance that He hears and acts on.

Try it, you might find He works a lot better left to His own devices...just sayin' :o)

Trust should be in the living God who always richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment ~ 1 Timothy 6:17

Springtime in Texas

For those of you with over a foot of snow on the ground still present, I apologize ahead of time but don't stop reading; you're not going to want to miss this…

 It's my first Winter here in Texas and for a girl from So Cal. whose idea of extreme cold is 50 degrees, the unseasonably cold winter we experienced a few weeks back, teens and twenties for almost a week, it was almost painfully unbearable. Pretty to look at through the windows from the comfort a warm house but there was no way I was going out in it…nope, not a chance. Folks kept telling me, "If you don't like the weather, just wait a few days."

Were they ever right!! It's beginning to feel like SPRING! Temps have been in the 60′s- 70's, and there have even been a couple of days in the mid-80's!  Punxsutawney Phil, might have been right with his predictions ~ Spring may indeed be on its way. (Please, oh please, oh please)

That being said, springtime to me has always been a time to update my wardrobe and accessories so I start scouring fashion magazines, catalogs and blogs for trends and ideas on how to update my look without breaking the bank. One trend that has been on the upswing for a few years is layering/stacking jewelry...no, not the 80's layering of Madonna in her Desprately Seeking Susan phase (LOVED her back then BTW), something a bit more subtle yet just as stylish. Mixing and matching necklaces of varying lengths and materials and stacking multiple bracelets on one or both wrists can be an easy way to update your spring wardrobe no matter your personal style.

Below is a perfect example of layering necklaces for a natural yet elegant look. The mix of metals, pearls and leather offers the wearer a chic look that can go from the boardroom to the backyard barbeque. My ideal look for this layered look is jeans, a tank top, a coordinating sweater or blazer and those blingy rhinestone flip flops that are sooo popular here in Texas.

Ultimately, layering jewelry is about what works for you. Spread out your jewelry and think outside the box — about pairings, colors and materials. Sometimes, you just need to throw out the rules and pile on what you love.

The look above was created with pieces from Silpada Designs 2010-2011 collection and Silpada's 2011 Sterling Additions Collection. If you're interested in getting the look shown above, or finding other great pieces to mix, match and layer, contact me. I can help you find the pieces that will compliment your wardrobe and your personality. I can even show you how to get the look shown above for free!

Welcome!

I'll be posting some real content soon...until then, God Bless and make it a great week!!