So I’m starting something new. Some of you read my recent post about changes coming. Lindsey Yeagley Photo will be here before you know it. I’ve changed a few things already but I won’t launch everything until late summer.
Paint Chip Promises is something I’ve wanted to do for a while. I never really had any motivation to share it until now. I’ve always been one to have my desk or headboard or notebook, covered with post-its with reminders, prayer requests, Bible verses and favorite quotes. Having constant reminders and promises near me wherever I work or spend my time has always helped me. I’ve memorized Scripture without effort and those promises have encouraged me so much.
As I thought about different blog posts I could write about, this idea came up. I want to share posts that are life-enhancing. Something that’s meaningful to me but can encourage my readers. My motivation to get started with it is from Katelyn James. She really pushed us to commit to blogging more. Writing is a way for me to organize my thoughts and keeps me from getting overwhelmed.
For the first month of Paint Chip Promises, here is the May edition. This is a quote from Bob Goff – “Let the reasons not to fear outnumber your reasons not to try.”
I saw this on Instagram and immediately wrote it down. These past few months I have been going back and forth about what to do in a certain situation. I experienced emotions from trying not to be foolish to trying to be obedient. I guess it’s another big announcement for me that I’m excited about sharing! I will be traveling to Kenya, Africa in August. A missionary from my church asked if anyone would like to join her and I really only asked about it because I was curious about the trip. I didn’t really think for a second that I could actually go. We met a few times and prayed about it, together and separate. It just seemed like there were so many reasons for me not to go, that made it so frustrating for me. It’s not hard to come up with excuses of why it’s a bad idea. And then the terrorist attack happened at Garissa University. Which made a decision like mine, very difficult. After talking with Carol, we decided it was best to continue planning. So I am very excited to be able to make this journey to Kenya! I’ll be helping Carol as she does multiple church dedications and speaking at a women’s conference. I’ll have my camera with me at all times and I am beyond excited!
I’m asking for lots of prayers as I prepare for this new adventure. I know God is Sovereign and will do amazing things on this trip! I will share more details in future posts but I had to share!
If you have a favorite verse or quote, feel free to share in the comments! Maybe I’ll use it next month 🙂
