Heaven on Earth

Moved me to tears.

Blessings,
Dice

My Patch of Sunshine

Every afternoon lately, sunshine comes through my window, as surely as the sun rises every morning.

I probably missed it till now since I haven't been in my room much until this point. But it's beautiful, and it brings an amazing warmth with it. One of my first few times experiencing this sunshine was when I knelt by my bed to pray, and it just shone upon me so brightly mid-prayer.

Maybe, that alone is enough to be thankful for. :)

Blessings,
Candice

I Will Rise

Last night, I received some pretty devastating news. To be honest, it shook me pretty hard. So this post is just for everybody who has been so so supportive and strong for me in this time, still believing, still encouraging and still prophesying.. thank you. To my parents, sisters, UL41 core and carers, housies and friends, you guys mean the world to me. I love you all so much.

I am so thankful to God for letting this happen when it did, just when I was surrounded by people ready to love me and cheer me on. Today I talked to the core and carers of UL41, my parents and then read all the lovely notes from people that came to my birthday party with Popsy and Gladys. All of you moved me to tears.

Last night, I told God that I have never felt this forsaken before. And yet, with determination right now, I am able to say that I feel so much more loved and encouraged in this time than ever before too. God is good, and I will be victorious.

I will rise, this is my promise to you all.

Love always,
Candice

19

With a quiet joy in my heart and an occasional smile spread across my face.. I am happy.

I do feel very very special today. :)

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making me feel this way, will do a full birthday recap soon when I get my pictures! :)

With much love,
Dice

For The Best Housemates Ever

This year, God blessed me so much with these amazing girls that I live with.

Though Gladys technically doesn't stay with us, I consider her an honorary housemate as well. :)

I don't think I could've made it through this season of my life in one piece without their constant encouragement guiding me along, smiles/jumps/watergun stress relievers to cheer me up and prayers to keep me strong. Looking back now, everytime I felt all alone, all I had to do was look at them still around me offering a shoulder to lean and cry on, and finding the courage to prophesy good things over my life that I realize.. God didn't forsake me in this time of need. He sent so many of His angels to come take care of me. :) And I don't cheesy mean it, I really mean it.

I truly appreciate everything you guys have done for me, all the notes and declarations, the food, the long talks, the wake up calls, making sure I study, the prayers and mostly just always being there for me. I love that we're a house of people that whip out their Bibles in times of struggle and hardship, rather than things like eight bottles of wine or something. :P Each of you has taught me so much this year, and I am definitely a better person for it. Though next year remains an uncertaintly for now, I will never forget the funny things we did together. Haha. I love each of you girlies heaps. :) Here's to finishing the semester together!

Love,
Dice

Through The Darkest Night

This has by far, been the hardest year ever. 

But God is good. :) God is still.. so good to me.

Tonight, I am reminded of this song below, and how powerful those words really are. I remember my Mama singing it to me when I was a little girl, and now as a teenager, I realize the kind of life and truth it contains. So encouraged right now. :) Thank you for this one Mama! 

With a smile through the rain,

Candice 

Much To Be Grateful For

This morning, I'm thankful for sisters.
This morning, I'm thankful for family. :)

Love,
Dice

You Can Only Dream Too Small

Dreaming can be a very lonely experience. 

But I remember telling myself all throughout my teen years that I refuse to one day wake up an 80-year old woman and realize that the dreams I had as a young woman of God never ever amounted to anything more than being just dreams.

But I remember one of my all-time favourite quotes, adapted from a book I read recently entitled Safely Home. It reminds me that every time I think my dreams are too far out of reach, God simply says no, they're just too small. I love what Pastor Rudy reminded us of also:

Romans 11:29 

- "For the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable".

So, find a dream that's worth fighting for, and don't ever give up on it.
Find something that you are head over heels in love with, passionate for, and then live it out. Design their reality.

A reminder, of why I do what I do. 

(P.S: I actually am in this picture, just lost behind the crowd middle right)

If not me, then who? If I don't reach out to them with the gifts I have been given, then who will?

All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind wake in the day to find that it was vanity, but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.
- T. E Lawrence

I believe in my dream. :) And I believe in yours too. Go for it. :)

Blessings,
Dice