One happy girl :)

I am so in love.

<3

... I really need to sleep, but don't you worry... we'll talk tomorrow ;)

~Radiant Ragamuffin

Remarkable Ramblings...

Ah, it is so nice to finally sit down at the end of a long day :)

This morning I woke up around noon (as usual) and got all dolled up for a day of errands. "Dolled up just to run errands?", you may ask yourself. YES. For the past two weeks I have been a complete bum and haven't gotten "ready" for the day like I normally would on any other day of the year. This has it's effects on me! I begin to forget what I look like when I actually get ready for the day. This is frightening because then I start thinking I am just the ugliest thing to hit planet earth because I look like a total and complete slob. So today was a great change :) Not to mention, I have some new clothes just waiting to be worn, so it was killing me to be all slobby and too lazy to put them on haha. Back to my day... I went and got a pedicure on my toes toes (get the reference?), then I stopped by to say hi to all my kids and former employees at the school I worked at last semester when I wasn't at CBU. It was wonderful to see everyone again and to be reminded of the abundant joy that those kids have in their hearts. They are so unashamed to just be themselves and tell the world that they love Jesus. It is such a wonderful thing to see! After my visit I ran a few more errands on my way home, then went to dinner with my family. It is always such a blessing when the Lord provides us with that bit of extra money to do something fun like that. We don't get to go out often because funds are a bit tight around the Rodgers household, so when we do get to go out it is a real treat. Now I'm just sitting in my room struggling to type this blog with my fatty brace on my right wrist. I have a pretty bad case of tendonitis, and it decides to bring me a little present and flare up randomly throughout the year. Oh! In other news...

JACOB GOT A  4.0 GPA!!!!!

WOOT WOOT!

GO JACOB!

<3

I'm so proud of him :) That's just one more thing I absolutely love about him... he is an excellent student who really strives to be the best he can possibly be. I'm so blessed to have him as my boyfriend, best friend, and spiritual leader. I learn so much from him, and he never ever fails to completely amaze me. What a wonderful life I have because he's in it <3

I always love to listen to Brooke Fraser when I blog because the words of her songs speak to my heart so much. When I listen to her music, I am so inspired to write. I think it only fitting to leave you with the current words that are piping through my ears.

*.*.*.*.*.*.*
When the world is falling out from under me,

I'll be found in You...

Still standing.

When the sky rolls up, and mountains fall on their knees,

When time and space are through,

I'll be found in You.

You make all things new.

<3

~Radiant Ragamuffin

You're beautiful, every little piece love.

Well, hello again from that one little Radiant Ragamuffin. :)

Just wanted to drop by and share something with all of you that really means a lot to me. I have an account with Formspring, which is a website where people can anonymously ask me questions. I received a question a few days ago, and I want to share my answer with you.

Here's the question:

What verse do you read when you feel like you are succumbing to the pressures of the world to look a certain way as a young woman?

Here's the answer: 

Wow, what an awesome question. Well, first of all... God created you to be YOU. The little imperfections you see are what make you a unique and beautiful gem to the Lord. You are a magnificent piece of artwork that God is masterfully creating to be one of the most prized possessions in His art gallery. But what we often fail to realize, is that He is the master potter. You are His work of art. He has formed you perfectly, to reflect His beauty. He is the only one who knows exactly what colors of clay make you who you are. He delights in his daughters who break free from the lies of the world, and instead, embrace what makes them uniquely His. As a young woman, there is so much temptation in the world to fit the mold of beauty. You have to remember that the definition of beauty has already been completely distorted, and it's true meaning has been lost in translation. Look into the Lord's heart for the definition of beauty, because He is the most radiant form of beauty that could ever be found.

A verse that really reflects where true beauty is found is Proverbs 31:30 which says, "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting: but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." This is just a reminder that beauty begins with a fear of the Lord. That means that outward appearance does not define one's beauty. It is also important to remember that it doesn't matter what the world thinks about how you look because ultimately you should praise the Lord because you are fearfully and wonderfully made. His works are wonderful, you should know that full well. That is a direct reference from Psalm 139:14.
You are a beautiful blossom that the Lord is pruning to become even more radiant for Him.

... So be you, and remember.... your beauty lies in Christ 

and Him alone :)

~Radiant Ragamuffin