Denim Skirts + unshakeable JOY

       Okay. These are probably some of my fav blog pictures ever. There's just something that  vacationing at the beach does. You feel rejuvenated, catch up on some much needed sleep and just get to actually relax for a few days. 

+ That is exactly what I did a few weeks back on my family vacation.
I just rly love the beach. It makes me happy.

With these pictures + outfit being some of my favs, I found it only fitting to share it with a update on what God has been doing in me lately. This is a double BANG post. So hold on tight.

Something Jesus has definitely been teaching me lately is finding joy.

This summer I've spent the summer living in my apartment in Clemson with my best friend working a full time internship. + I feel that where I am at right now, I've never been happier.

Each and every morning, I've made a conscience effort of waking up a little earlier and digging into the word. Yes, I do this through the school year as well, but I feel like I've made it more of a top priority and have woken up earlier instead of just squeezing that time into my day while trying to run out the door to class.

Through spending much more intentional time with Him, spending time with my true pals, not missing church or small group, serving, and being in my favorite place in the world, I have never felt as much joy, true and authentic REAL joy, than I have throughout this summer.

I feel like I've been a better person, I've grown, maybe matured a little and have grown more confident in myself and in who He wants me to be.

With school just one week away, I want this season to continue. I want to continuously be filled with His joy and show that to all those around me. I want to continue relentlessly pursuing Him + His kingdom in a more intentional manner. 
All day, err day.

I am so so thankful for this season, because so far it's been my favorite. Sure there have been struggles, stressful days that I feel like will never end, but through it all there has been a peace over me. A peace that comes from something way bigger than myself. I cannot begin to express how good this summer has been to me. I've cried so many times recently thinking about it (no I rly have).

The past few summers have looked completely different for me. I've been home, working, hanging with my fam and hanging with my pup. Don't get me wrong I love all of those things so much, but I was so sad and down in my ruts. I always feel so lonely when I go home for extended amounts of time, but I think it's because I've found such great community and friendships in Clemson.

Y'all this summer rocked. like seriously. I didn't do anything crazy. I worked an internship that I came to love and I got to spend time in my fav place with the guy that created it all + that's all I needed.

So here's my advice to those feeling down, alone, sad, scared, whatever it is. Make a deeper effort in getting in the word. I know some people don't like worship music but it's literally my jam, download a hillsong album turn the volume up and sing your little heart out, every morning.  Just try it.

"Every morning when I rise, give me Jesus."

I'm refusing to let this joy go, the devil might try + break me but he ain't gonna shake me.

ily all so much. + I hope someone got something out of this. This is just a little glimpse of my heart and what I feel God wanted me to share with you all.

       

XOXO,
E.