Poetic.

I have no idea where this came from. Its not very good .... However I am going to go ahead and publish it .... I hope you like it. :)

I feel a fire starting, its burning in my soul.
From a place deep within, drowning out the dark.
Hearing the crackle, feeling the flame..
Its a Holy fire, and it's calling my new name.

They tell me fire is bad, they tell me its from below.
But no one told me how it felt, when He would heal my soul.
It started from the inside out, this fire I've come to know.

Twisting, burning, cleansing from within.
It takes it's toll, & I start to wear thin.

I began to cry out to God, to ask Him to take it away.
Then my eyes open, and I see it in His face,
The truth I've come to see, He has set me free.

No more sadness, no more pain.
No more being defined by earthly gain.
No more believing I'm not worthy,
Believing that He loves me.

Burn away the things You hate,
Let the remnant that remains,
Reflect the sun upon my face,
Let them see Your Son.

Let them see your love and grace,
Dear God, let them see Your face.

Mark of The Lion

I started reading this series, because my cousin lent me the books. Before I started reading them, my dear friend and mentor told me she read them once when she was younger, and then read them again after she had been called to the missions field. She said the first time she read it, she was impacted in a great way, and after she read them the second time, they spoke to her soul in a different way.

I kinda was nervous to start the series, I get very involved in books. Imagining every step they take and move they make. Feeling with them, I throw myself into their stories. Well, as I began to read the first in the trilogy, A Voice in the Wind, I found my heart starting to beat with Hadassah's (a name which I love btw). As her story unfolded I began to feel a change within myself, a change which I think will forever take hold. I felt myself yearning to serve again, at a greater capacity. To accept things as they come as the Will of God for my life. A man may make his plans, but the Lord directs his path ... and that's exactly what I desire ... for the Lord to direct my paths. God, please make the path before me straight so I may see clearly!

I finished the first book last night, and wept, as I am sure Mrs. Francine Rivers did while she was writing it. I had felt fury as the ending took place (which I won't mention incase anyone ever sees this and reads it, don't want to spoil it for you!). I am glad I was alone when the book ended, I didn't want anyone to see my tears that flowed freely for a fictional character!

I've decided it's time for me to start allowing God to write my story, I've always said He is writing my LOVE story, but I'm giving Him the pen for my life story.


Stay Lovely,
Jennifer.

Delicious.

One of my favorite things in the world to do ... is bake and cook. I am SO glad God has gifted me with the ability to use my imagination. Tonight, My brothers came over, and my mom sent cresent rolls, a bowl of meaty spaghetti sauce and a brick of mozerella cheese. It came with a note that said 1 can of Cresent rolls. 350 degrees. 30-40 mins. ............ What in the world was I supposed to do with this?! I felt a little like I was on the tv series "Chopped". Opening that basket, or in my case, Bel-Air brown paper bag, and having no idea what inside was slightly nerve racking ...

So, I put on my thinking cap and came up with "spaghetti rolls".
Take your little triangle of cresent roll dough,
put a bit of cheese in the bottom,
put a small amount of meat sauce in them,
fold the edges around the meat sauce.

Put them in the oven and VOILA!
15 minutes later, we had the BEST mini-calzone type
things ever. I was really surprised they turned out so well.

Dad said, "Jennifer, we can do many things with these!
Just imagine the possibilities ...."
.... and I did.

We are going to try ones with:
- Chicken, Garlic, white sauce and bacon.
- Chicken, bacon, cheese, & bbq sauce.
- Ham, pineapple, cheese & marinara.
- Pepperoni, cheese & marinara.

It's the simple things in cooking that make me super happy.
I think I am going to go make some Cinnamon Rolls for the morning,
read a little more of "A Whisper in the Wind"
and then head to bed.

Tomorrow is a busy day, which will end on here, since
I am going to try to make this a way for me to sleep easier, and give my
journal a much needed break from my rantings :D

     Stay Lovely,
                       Jennifer.

A first of many.

     This is my first blog since, well, Xanga, which really has been such a long time ago... I hate that you have to choose a name for your blog before you start writing. I suppose if you know already what you want to base your blog on, it would be easy. But if you are like me, who has a serious adversion to all things permanent ... It's hard to choose. So I think I chose something that I knew could carry with me. I chose something that is close to my heart.

     I am not capitvated by anyone on this earth, yet. However, I AM Captivated by my Beloved, my Jesus, my Saviour. He has totally and completely won me over. He is a gentleman, He is protective, He is constant, He is always there for me. He will never leave me, never forget my Birthday. He always gifts me with things, that noone else has. He is my encourager, my shoulder to cry on and has been there for me every day of my life. Yes, it is safe to say that I am Captivated by Him ... It may even be an understatement.

     I guess for my first post, this will be all ... However, if you follow me, thank you. My intentions are to post about dreams, about love, about life. Real, Relevant and Relational. I'll post my journey through life, hoping to inspire someone else. For now? My head hurts, and I have to find a way to Tennessee in May, that I am really, really hoping will happen. I know God will provide! :)

     Stay Lovely,
                   Jennifer.