Engaged 💍

Many of us girls dream of the day when we will meet “the one” — that man who makes us feel even more alive, brings joy, laughter, fun, light, color, strength, leadership, romance, intimacy, love... that someone who prays for you and with you, who looks to God first in everything and walks in reverent relationship with Him. That someone we feel completely ourselves around, that someone who accelerates us forward, chases dreams with us, dreams new dreams with us, enjoys the simple things, as well as makes each day special and full. 

I can honestly say that I met that guy just about a year ago, and on August 4th, 2018, in Newfoundland, with my family - he asked me to marry him. ❤️ 

Now, I am engaged. I love you Joshua Lee Webber.

Now this entire post won’t be me going on and on about the engagement, but I have been thinking a lot about the word ENGAGED. 

What does it mean to be ENGAGED.  

I think of engagement as a firm commitment, and a celebrated commitment! What are the top 3-4 things you are ENGAGED with in this season of your life? Where are your strongest commitments? Don’t see them as obligatory but if they are things you value, which they should be, those commitments should be celebrated! 

Celebrate what is ENGAGING you. Celebrate your commitments, and you’ll find them flourishing even more! And if your engagements and commitments aren’t worth celebrating... maybe reevaluate your engagements.  

Secondly, I think of ENGAGED as a season of expectation for what’s next, as well as preparation for what’s next. Always stay expectant for more in the things that engage you. Look for growth, look for what’s next, set goals!! When you identify what you are journeying towards, prepare for that season, prepare for that realization, prepare for that reality— be ready for it!    

What are your top 3-4 engagements? Are they what you want them to be? If you need to shift them, make the shift.  

For me, my first and foremost engagement is with God. He is my rock, my firm foundation that cannot be shaken. I find that when He is in first place, things follow in their right order. When we are pursuing God, his desires for us become our own, and His way is always the best way for us.  

I love Proverbs 3:6-22

 12 Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he’s the one who will keep you on track.
Don’t assume that you know it all.
Run to God! Run from evil!
Your body will glow with health,
your very bones will vibrate with life!
Honor God with everything you own;
give him the first and the best.
Your barns will burst,
your wine vats will brim over.

 (I also love the thought that the book of proVERBS require us to take what we read, make it a verb, and live it out!) 

Take your 3-4 top engagements, PRIORITIZE them. Build your week around them. Don’t look at your schedule and try and prioritize a bunch of random tasks, but instead schedule your priorities. Start there.  

Anywhooo those are a few thoughts on being ENGAGED! 💍❤️🙏🏻

Lots of love 💕 

- Ash