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Nick + Lynsey

Aurora PetersonSeptember 7, 2018Comment

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Mitchell + Natalie / Hastings, MN Wedding

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Lindsey / 2019 SENIOR

Aurora PetersonSeptember 7, 2018

Is it that when we are weak, he is strong? Or is it that when we boast in our weakness, he is strong? So often I’ve fallen into the belief that my weakness is just a passive way to glorify God but that’s so not true. If I am weak - and I remain silent - I’m living in fear, shame, idolatry, you name it. But if I am weak and I boast about my shortcomings and God’s redemption - I turn the praise back to him. I’ve failed at that lately. I’ve failed at bringing others into the loop of my life and I’ve failed at pointing my life back to the one who made me. I am SO weak. I like to pretend I’m strong, but the long and short of it is this: I fail every day. Multiple times a day. I fall short, I mess up, I speak harshly, I put off, I choose disobedience. I’m not perfect. But the one who made me is and he calls me his. He calls me loved. He calls me redeemed, restored, new in his sight, and treasured beyond belief. The one who made me sees my weakness and rejoices in the process.

Hello Insta-world✌🏼It’s been a good break but I’m ready to be back. (why is it that I feel like I make these posts more than I make regular posts? 🤷🏼‍♀️) ANYWAY - these cute friends of mine got married this last weekend and it was a party 💃🏼

Offense kills relationships. Unfortunately, it’s hard to flee from in the everyday. One of the ways we become free from offense is by taking the initiative in becoming the type of person you want others to be for you. If you have been longing to be encouraged, noticed, and appreciated—then go find somebody who is discouraged, unnoticed, and unappreciated and be everything to them that you have always longed to have for yourself. Choose to encourage others like crazy. Highlight the small, wonderful details about them. Appreciate what others bring to the table. There may be unresolved tension between you and someone you love all because you feel unnoticed, unappreciated, and undervalued by them. Stop allowing offense to put a wedge between you and those you love. Do your part. Notice them. Appreciate them. Value them. Whatever you do, don’t live another day of your life stifled by the poison of offense.

Wow, yesterday was such an exciting day! I am BEYOND thankful for everyone who liked, commented, shared, entered, and gushed with me about my site! My heart is bursting! If you didn’t yet get a chance to enter the giveaway, make sure you pop over to my last post and tag some friends! The giveaway closes on April 30th, so you’ve got one week left to enter!!

GIVEAWAY 🎉🙌🏼✨ / I’m giving away a free session of your choice today in honor of my website launch! TO ENTER: make sure you’re following me and tag a friend in the comments who you think would also be interested in winning a session! Each comment counts as an entry, so tag away! (Session will take place no more than 30mi outside of Minneapolis/St Paul, giveaway closes on Wednesday, May 1st, + a winner will be chosen and announced on Wednesday, May 1st)

PSA: as seen on the insta-stories this morning, I will be launching my completely NEW and REBRANDED website on MONDAY!! (Can you tell I’m excited? 🤷🏼‍♀️) Stay tuned here for a super fun giveaway and a whole bunch of excitement 🎉💃🏼

Get you a friend group like this to cheer you on 🙌🏼 Community is SO important and the people you surround yourself with make the difference!

A few iPhone shots from the snowiest October wedding day at @paikkamn / anyone else getting SO excited for wedding season to start back up? 🙋🏼‍♀️🎉