I see the love of our father.
I can find it in the simple things.
In the laughs shared between friends.
When light peaks through the windows casting shadows around the room.
When the smell of coffee wakes me up.
As the sun paints a picture behind the mountains.
In the sound of children on the playground by the ice cream shop.
I see the love of our father.
It is in all things. In the little things.
I can see it as strangers become family in just a month and a half.
When strangers invite us to be part of their lives.
In the hugs of friends reuniting.
I see His love in the smiles of strangers.
When hands raise in worship and people let out shouts of joy.
I see the love of our father.
I can see it in this team.
In the way Piper encourages us in all things.
In the way Devin laughs with us and is quick to listen.
In the way Nathan takes time to share his thoughts with us.
In the way Sam extends grace as we learn and grow.
When we embrace the hard and love one another through it all.
The Lord has been showing me how to embrace His love and what it looks like to just abide in Him throughout my days. How sweet is that? Valentines day this year looked so very different than any other year. My team and I went to church and then the girls of our team took the girls that host us to brunch. We sat at the table with one another just laughing and sharing how sweet the Lord is. Then, the boys from overflow invited team refuge and team funderboltz over to our place for a valentines day party. It was full of dance parties, pizza, and rejoicing in how good it feels to be surrounded by the love of our father. Seeing the Lord and new pieces of who He is and what it means to be loved by Him through this squad of mine. It is just the sweetest thing to have constant community that loves you like Jesus does. A love that is patient, kind, encouraging, and always walks alongside you no matter what you may feel. THIS COMMUNITY IS SWEET! THE LORD’S LOVE IS GOOD!!
This is beautiful ella !!! Love is so sweet 🙂
I love you sweet friend! Love is so sweet. How cool is it that the creator of the universe loves us?! So sweet
Miss and love you SO much!
This is great!! So proud of you and your team and how y’all have become so close!
People often try to love in big overt ways occasionally and discount the little ways. The world’s message only exacerbates this. The Father’s love in the details and on repeat is one of my favorite things about Him. To be so very big while yet tend the minutia!! I pray He keeps us both tender to this throughout eternity! Love you, Sweet! Thanks for keeping us updated! Continuing prayers for you and the team!
This is so BEAUTIFUL! You are AMAZING! I love reading your blogs and seeing what all you are doing and how much you are growing. You make me so proud baby girl. And BTW I sobbed when I read this one!!
Hey Ella! I loved reading your post. How fabulous! Sounds like you are doing great and thriving. Love that God is showing you how much he loves you with everything that’ surrounds you! I am certain you are missed at home, but wow! What a great life you are experiencing! Love you and miss you!
Beautiful words! He is so sweet and good!
Wonderful Ella, Today is Ash Wednesday and as I read your thoughts about love, I was reminded of how great God’s love is for us. How much God must love us to give us the gift of his Son. I continue to pray for God;s protection for you and your group. Nana
I love your beautiful blog and your precious heart! Thanks for being such an amazing role model for Lynlee and other young girls.
I am praying that the Lord will use you mightily in His kingdom. Of course He already is.
LOVE YOU! The Lord is moving so so much. Thank you for the love and support always, you’re the sweetest ??
This is so so true. It is just the sweetest thing to see His love in all things, makes like more precious and fun. I love you, miss you and your sweet fam.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! You’re the best, Mom. Thankful for your heart and the love you show us all. Makes finding the Lord’s love a little bit easier ??
Love you so much!
I love you Nana!! Thankful for the love and support in all things, the Lord’s kindness just pours out of you Nana. Praying for you always!
Oh my goodness, I love you. SO thankful to be loved by you. Praying for you & miss you like crazy. Hug Lynlee for me!!
Ella – I see God is making you into a mighty woman of faith! You already have touched many locally and now you are being used to touch others globally. Continue to shine your light and share the father‘s love ??
So proud of you sweet girl ??
Love that you r seeing His love in the little things! So easy to miss in the “busy” of life however His whispers are all around as you are “hearing” so clearly! So glad things are going so well! Praying for you often beautiful. Love you!
Thank you so so much!! Appreciate your kind words 🙂
Love you so so much
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. MISS YOU!!!!
So excited that you are experiencing God’s love! Miss your face here though! Continually remembering you in our prayers.