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Rest in Me

Rest in Me

by Taylor Nicole ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Today I was reminded of how precious we are to God. Despite feeling forgotten, lonely, or unloved in certain seasons He has never left us. He is waiting for us to look up and realize He is right there holding us. He is the only way. He knows every answer to all the questions we are inquiring of. He is saying “rest in me.”

As I look back on my life and relive all the abuse and trauma…I see Gods hand through it all. I’m amazed at all I’ve went through and how God has used it for my good and His glory. I’m in awe of God and His goodness. No matter what happened or how bad it was He was always there. In my darkest moments no matter how far I ran from Him, He was there. When I realized His love was all I needed, He was there. In the back and forth of living for this world and getting lost in it…He was there to pull me out and draw me close into His loving arms.

No matter how many times I got off track and lost my way He redirected me. I was never out of His sight. We are precious to Him. Deuteronomy 14:2 “For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. Out of all the peoples on the face of the Earth, the Lord has chosen you to be his treasured possession.” If you seek Jesus and His will for your life He will always show up bigger than you can imagine. He will always give us clarity and direction. He won’t let you go astray. He leads us with peace. This should be our compass in knowing His way.

3 years ago I was living anxious, insecure, and afraid. I had my ups and downs with following the Lord as everyone does. I had been in a very unhealthy and toxic relationship at the time. Today actually marks 3 years to the day that we broke up. That break up was the most painful and traumatic thing I ever went through, but God was with me every step. It was not a relationship I should have been in and I constantly prayed asking God to help me leave it. At the time I wasn’t strong enough to leave, but God showed up and made a way. Even though the break up was painful I felt God’s presence with me the second it happened. A weight was lifted and my prayer was answered. Not only was my prayer answered, but my relationship with God was also restored. This relationship had me in a fight of tug and war with what God wanted for me and what the world wanted for me. I was tormented daily with the lies of the enemy. But once that relationship ended God began to open my eyes to the truth behind the lies and abuse. The last 3 years God has continued to pursue me. In my pain He held me. In my weakness He carried me. In my doubt He restored my mind. Through all the struggles Jesus was right there.

As you draw near to Him He will draw near to you. He knows your heart and when you are genuinely pursuing Him and what He has for you. Despite my past and the ups and downs I always pursued Jesus. I always desired His will and He always protected me. Even if I didn’t see it at the time I look back now amazed the be where I’m at today. Sometimes I think we need to go through the trials and darkness just so we can realize how much we need Jesus. John Bevere said “The one who is afraid of God stays at a distance. The one who fears God stays close.” I have lived through seasons as I’m sure we all have outside of God’s will. Yet, He lovingly teaches us through our decisions and we must deal with the consequences. I’m so grateful for all I’ve been through because without it I wouldn’t be who I am today. I know what it is like to live outside of Gods will and I don’t desire it one bit. It’s in His loving embrace that I am free. I feel safe to be me and I know everything is okay because my father is holding me.

No matter what your situation looks like right now just know that what He has for you is good because He is good! Draw close to God and He will draw near to you. Be encouraged that nothing is too big for Him. God will use everything for your good. It’s never too late for Him to show up, all you have to do is ask. Your past doesn’t matter to God, He cares about your heart. God can restore and redeem what the enemy has tried to take. He is is asking you to just rest in Him. Jesus will take care of everything weighing heavy on your heart. Give it to Him and rest trusting He will do all you need.

Ps…Remember Your are Fearfully Made ❤

xoxo Taylor Nicole

Arise and Shine

Arise and Shine

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Matthew 5: 13- 16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the household.”

Shine! Shine! Glow! God has been speaking to me lately and telling me to step out and “SHINE!” And as followers of Jesus we should. We should glow and shine differently. This glow we are to have is to help draw others in. We are light in the dark “a city on a hill.” Be the light He has called you to be and encourage others. Be a witness of His love wherever you go. Step out and glow!

It’s funny because throughout my life I’ve had many people tell me that I sparkle and shine. As I was driving to work yesterday I was talking to God about this. He told me that I sparkle everywhere I go to make an impact for Him. We are to make a difference and change the atmosphere! He told me “You are my precious jewel, and what do jewels do? They sparkle and shine! They have properties that are different than a stone so they stand out.” I thought this was the coolest thing! I had never before made that correlation until God told me yesterday. He often calls me His precious jewel and I often hear how I sparkle, yet I never tied the two together.

God has been speaking and He wants us to Shine! He wants you to be the light for those lost in the dark. Remember who you are and whose you are. Walk out in the authority He has given you. Be the light for those blinded by the darkness. He has called you. Can you hear Him? Will you answer? I don’t know about you, but I choose to be a jewel amongst the rocks! Set apart from the rest – You are called! Arise and Shine! This is His call. Take the leap of faith and each day say yes to God.

Remember You are Fearfully Made

xoxo Taylor Nicole ❤

Dry Wells Dry Up

Dry Wells Dry Up

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So, I came across this post I made from over two years ago. The words jumped off the screen and pierced my heart…further convicting me. Insightful. Real. Raw. These words spoke to a part of me I think we all have. I had written these words at the lowest point in my life. It so clearly made me realize how much I heard God in my season of pain. In the darkness He illuminated my brokenness allowing me to see my desperate need for Him. He embraced me with His loving presence and revealed to me His heart. In turn this opened my eyes to my heart and where I was standing.

I feel often times we are living to fill a void. We forget to check ourselves and what our motives are. Enticed by this world and the instant gratification it offers. We accept love through likes, follows, and material things. We allow this world to tell us what we are worth. We become too lazy to seek the lasting love through our Fathers words. We all too quickly allow the distractions of this world to lead us to this place again. This place we never wanted to be. This instant attraction and love affair with social media or the things we encounter in day to day life has left us empty and desperate. We begin to lose ourselves and become unsure of our true worth and identity. What this world has to offer cannot sustain or satisfy this thirst we have. We were created by God for God. We have a longing in our hearts which can only be filled by Him. Colossians 1:16 “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.” A dry well cannot provide water for those who thirst. This world cannot tell you who you are. The ever changing standards will give you whiplash. You will get lost in the shuffle and soon after forget who God created you to be.

If you seek God and His word to fulfill you, then you will never thirst. You won’t need that instant gratification you seek. You will have a deep wellspring overflowing and His word will satisfy your heart. You will not be deceived for you will know you are fully loved. Trust Jesus with your heart and allow Him to move. You are His precious jewel the desire of His heart. Stop seeking to be filled from these dry places. The Lord spoke to me and said “Stagnant water dries up and goes nowhere.” Do not be stagnant. Do not seek fulfillment in these dead things keeping you stuck. Anything that we seek above or before God serves as a dry well. Though it may seem that we get the validation we desire it is short lived. Leaving us wanting more. Soon these things we base our worth and value off of will fade away. Likes, followers, and material things this world values will all disappear. So, do not seek these dry wells to tell you who you are. For just as quickly as they came they will soon dry up. Instead seek the word of God and never thirst again. John 4:14 “but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

Remember You are Fearfully Made ❤

xoxo Taylor Nicole

A Word From God

A Word From God

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“Healing, Restoring, Rebuilding. I am making all things new better than before.” – Jesus

Isn’t it funny we hear a word from God and we think it’s something way different? I often feel that way when I hear God speak to me. I tend to look back and see “Ohaaa that’s what He meant!” After my breakup God spoke that word to me. That He would bring healing, restoration, and rebuilding. I was convinced He was telling me He was healing, restoring, and rebuilding my relationship with my ex. But God gave me revelation about him and the breakup and it opened my eyes to his character. God gave me so many warning signs throughout my relationship and after the fact I saw the blessing that the breakup was. Now months later I see what God was speaking and promising.

God fulfilled His promise to me. But it wasn’t for what I thought. God didn’t mean that He was restoring my relationship but rather He was restoring me. God completely healed and restored my broken heart. He rebuilt me on a stronger foundation of Him than ever before. There’s this trust with God now and it’s like I’ve never known before. He literally carried me through my pain and when I couldn’t stand on my own Jesus was my strength.

It’s funny how Gods promises often don’t happen the way we expect. But rest assured if He promised it He will do it! Gods ways are so much better than our ways. It’s not what I imagined when He spoke those words to me but it is so much better ❤ God brought me out of complete darkness. I was broken and God breathed His joy and life back into my soul. He kept His promises to me and made me whole. I am so much stronger, wiser, full of confidence, and love. I walk in boldness. Armored in the truth of God. I am better than before.

Trust Gods promises even if they don’t happen as you see fit. Because looking back they have a way of surprising you. They leave you in awe and wonder of the way He works.

Remember You are Fearfully Made ❤

xoxo Taylor Nicole