Well, it is true! I’ve been nominated by my sweet friend, Bethany, for the Liebster award!! I am truly honored to be chosen.ππ€ I know what y’all may be thinking… “what in the world is a Liebster award??” Ahem… hold on one moment… *Runs to search engine and types in “what is Liebster award”.* First answer to appear reads, “The Liebster Award is an award that exists only on the internet and is given to bloggers by other bloggers. The earliest case of the award goes as far back as 2011.” Liebster in German word which literally means, as they would say in the south, “you’re a dear”. ππ
π Now that we are all becoming familiar with what exactly a Liebster Award is, how about the rules for this award??
The Liebster Award Rules:
- Thank the person who nominated you! THANK YOU, Bethany!!* Waves franticallyππΌββοΈ* Y’all, hop over to Bethany’s blog and give her a follow. She’s encouraging young and older ladies alike in Christ!βΊοΈπ
- Answer the eleven questions from the person who nominated you. DONE below!ππΌ
- Give eleven random facts about yourself. This was much harder than expected! But after a few suggestions from sisters, I managed to jot them down, revealing my deepest secrets and most random facts.π All have been passed by a fact-checker and verified to be 98% true. π€ͺ You will find below along with a few pictures to prove the facts + random questions! ππΌπ
Bethany’s 11 questions for me:
1.) What is your favorite Psalm?
This changes yearly and sometimes more often! But for this year, Psalm 23 is my favorite Psalm. π
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
HE maketh me to lie down in green pastures: HE leadeth me beside the still waters.
HE restoreth my soul: HE leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.”
2.) If you just found out that you had a vacation paid for to your top destination, where would you be going?
I’m pretty easy to please here! A beautiful warm beach or cozy mountain cabin with hiking to enjoy! π It doesn’t have to be fancy just as long as there’s a good bakery or coffee shop nearby, camera in hand, and someone(s) to enjoy it with! π
3.) What is your favorite thing about blogging?
Being able to share the Word of God! I don’t know who will find my tiny spot on the world wide web but I do know the Word of God gives hope and shines light in the darkness. As I post in faith, I know that The Lord will use the scripture shared here to accomplish the purpose He has for it, “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11. Every time I am able to share God’s Holy Word I think of the power it holds and the way the Lord can use it to encourage, equip, and convict hearts. God’s Word gives us hope! ππΌ
4.) Do you use a planner? If so, what is it like? If not, how do you keep track of your to-do list?
Noooooo. I am not a planner person! I keep track of my to-do lists in my brain. If my brain has reached max capacity, sticky notes stuck to my desk. π
5.) What is one of your favorite hymns?
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I have a few… dozen favorites! But one that has been a sweet blessing to me is “I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice”. The below verse is one I started praying years ago:
Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the powβr of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.
6.) Do you play a musical instrument?
Long story short, Clapping Sticks.π Don’t ask and I won’t tell but if you are super curious, ask and I will fill you in! ππΆ
7.) What is one thing the Lord taught you in 2020?
Let’s see if I can answer this without making it 400 words! π SURRENDER and ACCEPTANCE was 2020’s lesson. Before y’all start thinking about what I had to surrender and accept and jumping to assumptions, I will put your mind at ease. It was not one single big thing but just those little things that find their way into one’s day. We will daily be faced with the need to surrender our desires to the Lord’s, accept His will(“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done“), take up our cross (daily-Luke 9:23), and follow Him. This is a lesson I am still daily learning and will continue to learn in new ways with each day the Lord gives me! “As for God, His way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in Him.”Psalm 18:30
In acceptance lieth peace,
O my heart be still;
Let thy restless worries cease
And accept His will.
Though this test be not thy choice,
It is His — therefore rejoice.
8.) Who is one of your favorite Bible characters?
We will all agree that Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior is our favorite BUT if I had to choose a second it would be Ruth the Moabite!! Ruth is a continual example to me of selfless love and sacrifice. π
9.) What is one character quality you would like to grow in this year?
Meekness! Meekness= humility; resignation(βsurrender); submission to the divine will, without murmuring or peevishness(peevish=easily irritated, especially by unimportant things); OPPOSED to pride, arrogance and refractoriness(β refractoriness=stubbornness; not easily melted or worked!) π§‘
“The meek will He guide in judgment: and the meek will He teach His way.” Psalm 25:9,
“let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” 1 Peter 3:4
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:29
10.) Do you prefer living a fast-paced life and being busy all the time or a more slow-paced, relaxing life?
Okay… I will answer but then define my answer! For me, Fast-Paced. Not fast-paced in the sense I have to always be going somewhere, at every social event, always seeking entertainment BUUUUT Fast-paced in the sense I like to have work to keep my hands busy and end the day with that good utterly-exhausted feeling knowing I have accomplished the tasks the Lord has put before me and given it my all!! We are told to do that which is before us “heartily” and with all our might. “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord”!
11.) What is your top time management tip?
JUST DO IT! π BE INTENTIONAL yet FLEXIBLE with your day. Set goals for the day, donβt dilly dally, and prioritize BUT remember, as servants of the Lord, our time is not our own and we must be willing to sacrifice our own schedules/goals for the sake/betterment of others and ultimately the will of the Lord. “And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.” Mark 9:25! Please note, just because I give this advice does not mean I am perfect in my performance of time management. π I am daily learning how to best redeem the time for Christ and sacrificing my own daily schedule for the sake of others!
Phew!!! Did I make it to the end without losing y’all?? THANK YOU for at least scrolling down this far. ππ§‘ππ» Now for the hard part… rando facts :
ππΌββοΈ 11 completely random facts about me:
1.) I love to do the grocery shopping and organizing the deep freeze makes me happy!!!!πππ Strange but true.π€·πΌββοΈ
2.) I drink too much coffee!! Can’t sleep without it.πβοΈ Usually strong and black in a cute mug but will take a Caramel Mocha with 2 extra shots of espresso on special occasions!
3.) I have been extremely blessed to grow up in a large family and was gifted with a Home Education from k-12! β₯οΈ BEST EVER. So thankful and so tremendously blessed!!
4.) I’ve helped with chicken butchering… once!!!!! I was the feather girl. π±π
5.) I’m a firm believer that Spring + Summer sunsets are best enjoyed during a loooong walk! In other words, I am somewhat of a walking fanatic.π Random side note: I can’t run to save my life! ππΌββοΈπ
6.) I have a sweet tooth the size of Texas! π€π
7.) I am blessed by the Lord to be a product photographer and am so thankful my occupation! πΈ
8.) I love to bake A LOT! Baking bread is my favorite way to clear my mind, building a pizza from scratch is like painting a masterpiece, and when I can get around to putting on my apron and crafting a cupcakeβ¦ well, I am a very happy lady!π§ππ₯
9.) I love smaller homes and space!!!
10.) I prefer hot weather over the cold and all the sunshine I can get! 95Β°(f) or hotter is PERFECT. πβοΈ
11.) I am a sinner saved by the grace of God! “…by the grace of God I am what I am”(1 cor 15:10)
“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God”
Ephesians 2:4-8
I NOMINATE YOU!!π
And here is where I want to hear from YOU!!!!!! I NOMINATE YOU!! π§‘ππ» Thank you for your faithful blog support and encouragement in Christ here at Shiloh Photography! I am blessed by your interaction and kindness. You deserve a Liebster Award!! π With that being said, NOW it’s your turn. Below are 4 Random questions to answer and leave 11 random facts about yourself in the comment box below(or if you feel you can only find 4 or so, that is fine too)!
Questions:
1.) What is your current favorite Psalm?
2.) If you just found out that you had a vacation paid for to your top destination, where would you be going?
3.) As we enter March, what goals or plans do you have for this month?
4.) Do you prefer living a fast-paced life and being busy all the time or a more slow-paced, relaxing life?
ππΌββοΈDon’t forget to leave your 11(give or take) random facts with your answers below!!ππΌβ₯οΈ
“Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.”
Psalm 115:1