Driven by Grace

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!!! We made it through 2020!! Things may not have changed the moment that it became 2021, but there’s always something magical about the hope that new things bring. Let’s take a deep breath as we step into this new year. Together, now, let’s look at the 365.25 days before us as something that WILL be full of beauty, hope, love, and joy. No matter the struggles, let’s keep looking up, looking forward, and working together to achieve what is waiting for us. I love you all, here’s to an amazing 2021. Cheers!! (I’ve been praying about the perfect time to use this photo, and I feel like this is the time! I hope this photo bring you as much happiness as it does for me!) 🥰🥰 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJfbUragQIA/?igshid=1dva65usypny1

Hello again friends! I still have a decent chunk to raise still and the deadline to get the rest of the money in is coming up very very very fast. I know that God is GOOD and He provides, and I absolutely believe that this mission trip is what God wants me to do this summer. So I need your help!! First and foremost I need PRAYER WARRIORS like crazy. I believe there is so much power in prayer and it’s absolutely needed - for raising financial support, for travel, and for the trip itself. I also need financial support. Anything at all will help! I would love to have YOU on my team. Your money is going to so much more than me getting on a plane. Your money will be going to CHANGED LIVES and an opportunity to help and love on so many beautiful humans in El Salvador. Also, if you have anyone who doesn’t usually get on Facebook, but they do check their mailbox and they’re looking to be part of something bigger than themselves, please message or call them and ask if they’d be okay with me mailing them a letter!!! If you would be able to message me their address within the next 48 hours I will mail them something! Thank you again for all of your help, support, and most importantly your prayers!!!! Please click THIS LINK for the Facebook post OR message me for information on how to give financially!! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10217596497880970&set=a.1962146330025&type=3&sfns=mo #missionstrip #supportraising #elsalvador #financialsupport https://www.instagram.com/p/BvRtXp9AXPg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tmps9z8zqqkn

In the crushing In the pressing You are making new wine In the soil, I now surrender You are breaking new ground.. So I yield to You and to Your careful hand.. When I TRUST You I don't need to understand.. Make me Your vessel, make me an offering, make me whatever You want me to be... I came here with nothing, but all You have given me. Jesus, bring new wine out of me. Cause where there is new wine, there is new power. There is new freedom, and the kingdom is here. I lay down my old flames to carry Your new fire today.. • • • • • https://www.instagram.com/p/BpiuWkCgxee/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l6jw1hw51tbd

If you’re looking for a sign, this is it. Today is #worldsuicidepreventionday. My friends, I understand. I know what it’s like to feel so alone. Like a situation is so hopeless, and that it feels like it’s never going to end... like it’s never going to get better. I know. I’ve been there. I can’t tell you that all the thoughts just magically disappear, because they don’t. There are times when the thoughts arise in my head even now. But I can tell you it gets better, if you let it. If you surround yourself with love, with life, with hope. You are never ever alone. Please know that. You deserve love and all the good things. I know your situations are different than mine, but I also know that you have the strength to keep fighting and to ultimately survive. We all do. There are so many people who understand, you are never alone. Never. You may feel like it, but that’s a lie. Our brains lie to us sometimes. Please reach out for help if you are struggling. There are hotlines, text lines, and other ways to get help. You matter. To God, to me, and to so many people around you. Even if you don’t feel like you do. #youmatter #suicidesucks #survivor #semicolonproject #twloha #fightit #takethepainigniteit #thisaintanoosethisisaleashandihavenewsforyouyoumustobeyme #givemeasign #help #suicidepreventionawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/BnjzI6fndeU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3r2ji0mct5kx

I did a thing today. I’m a little obsessed. #art #acryliconcanvas #ivemissedart https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnc0iz3neGe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o7tr48qbkba7

••• “Instead, your beauty should consist of your true inner self, the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of the greatest value in God's sight.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3:4‬ ‭GNT‬‬ ••• 🌺🌺🌺 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnY0wqSHxZQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jg8izpajr5pn

That moment when God punches you in the face with a whole bunch of goodness in one night... you just gotta share some of it with the internet. Here ya go frens. Hope it helps💙💙 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnU6529HyJZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mt2druo58piv

Your adventure awaits — check out your local metroparks. • • • #getoutsideyourself #toledometroparks #vansotd (at Side Cut Metropark) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnFPn1Tnv-K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bi63z7pcxwac

When God repeats himself, it usually means he wants you to really get it. Today’s reading: Verse of the day: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:35‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “Yet I am *confident* I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭27:13-14‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:5-6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Alright, God. I trust you. I will wait on YOUR timing, no matter how hard it’s going to be. You continue to prove your faithfulness. Not one of your promises has ever failed, and you will not start now. #todaysdevotional #youversion #waitandsee #trustgod

Sleepy kitties. I can relate to the third photo!! Goodnight all. #catsofinstagram #sleepykitties #catstagram #imobsessed

Well it took us a lot of tries, but we did it. Love these humans. #gls18

Blessed. Not only with amazing women and opportunities in my life, but with the uniqueness that only God could create. Embrace your individuality.

Family is messy. Sometimes, family doesn’t necessarily mean blood. It’s easy to post about all of the good things, dress nice, and smile for the photos. Even though there is hardship and tension sometimes, that doesn’t mean that love isn’t there. This family has shown me so much love. But fun fact: out of everyone pictured, I am only blood related to 2 of these humans. I am incredibly grateful for the love this family has shown me over the years. For almost 20 years, you guys have been there. Through everything. I wouldn’t change any of you for the world, and I am so blessed. I love you all so much.

/praise on praise on praise on praise/• • • • Y’all. If you haven’t heard the single yet you need to. Now. ASAP. • • #wontstopnow #elevationchurch #elevationworship #breakthroughiscoming #byfaith #iseeamiracle #mygodmademeapromise • • (Also shoutout to the Bible app - youversion, @life.church - for the background) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmH3lKknFIh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1095i95jrq9jy

I’m having such a fun time with this app!!! #biblelens https://www.instagram.com/p/BmEZLcyHxsm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sutt42as2wst

“Self-love, my liege, is not so vile a sin, as self-neglecting.” William Shakespeare, Henry V. “To love yourself right now, just as you are, is to give yourself heaven. Don't wait until you die. If you wait, you die now. If you love, you live now.” Alan Cohen • • • One of the greatest journeys I’ve ever been on has been the journey of self-love. The journey is far from over, but I can honestly say that I’m so much further than I ever thought was possible. God is amazing. God is a redeemer, a healer, and most importantly - He loves me. Why shouldn’t I love myself the way that He loves me?? • • • #loveyourself #selflove #intentionallytaylor #embracethejourney (at Toledo, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmEO2dFHrl0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gp55whu6e8bj