making a difference

When it comes to spread the word of Christ or just talk about him in public I get a bit scared. It is on my heart that people get to know Jesus through me.I just didn't find a way that would fit for me.

With age and wisdom (phaha) I realized that sometimes you don't always have to invite non-believers to church or events like crazy. You don't always have to talk about Jesus in public. If I were a non-believer I wouldn't like it if someone would try to push me into church with a bible in the other hand. In fact I would even avoid to spend time with that person. Since I get to know non-believers who are scared by that, I don't want to be "that kinda christian".

So, I'm truly thankful that God gave me the opportunity to tell my friends about my faith without talking. (Don't get me wrong: I now enjoy talking about God in public. BUT I just don't want to push it) God made me see, that through making a difference I can tell people about his love. Making a difference - sounds easy, right? Let me explain.

I want to be a difference maker. I want to be a woman seen for her good heart. I want to be known as a servant. I want to be  a woman after God's own heart.

This isn't as easy as it was to write. Making a difference means that you have to step out from your comfort zone. You have to take time for yourself to see a change. And you need to let God take the lead. Making differences can be found in the little things like helping someone out with homework stuff. It can mean that you don't involve yourself in the gossip about the "nerd" in your class. The little things you do differently will make people think. And the big differences will make people talk. Big differences can be that you spend time helping in your church, going on a missonary trip, waiting for sex until marriage... whatever. But these are huge differences. If people see how you handle different situations you will make them think and you automatically get to spread the love of God. They'll ask you why you do it that way and which positive effects it has on your life. Maybe...maybe they'll even consider to make it the same way.

But will the differences I make even change someones heart, will I see results?
To be honest, I personally didn't see a result so far. But I could see that there were questions around and I could feel that they liked the way I think and act.

Small changes and personal commitment DO make a difference.Don't quit yet!
Ask God for wisdom. Ask him for the right differences you can make in your life. Ask for boldness.

With colossians 3:12-17 I wish you a very nice weekend. :)

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put  on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeen you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalmsand hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

Sincerely, Vanessa

Simona + Jonas

A few days ago I had the honor to capture the love of a beautiful, beautiful couple.
I couldn't wait to share those pictures with you. I love how they turned out! You can see their love on every single picture. It was such a pleasure taking those.

Jonas & Simona, I just love you both. So glad to know you guys. Looking forward to every future adventure and double date with you. :) Wishing you guys all the best on that journey!

year one

So, happy first birthday to us! :)

I can’t believe that it's been a year already. A year full of great memories, love, kisses and laughter. This man brings so much joy in my life. I am so thankful to share life with him. He supports and loves me for who I am. He is a heavenly gift for my human being. I always prayed for a godly man. Through Johnny I get closer to the heart of Jesus. I love that. 

So we decided to get an „couple anniversary picture“ every year from now on. I want to see us getting older together on pictures.  I can’t wait for our little kiddies to be on these photos with us. The best is yet to come! I love you Johnny. With all my heart I am in love with you. You know that, but I won’t miss an occasion telling you so. You were my first and you shall forever be my last. You are wonderful, caring, talented, smart and SO worth loving.

Dear beloved ones

You know that situation, maybe you currently are in it. Thinking of that special someone, wondering why he isn’t a part of your life yet. Spending your minutes, days and moments thinking about him. Love is one beautiful thing. There is NOTHING wrong in desiring love. I wouldn’t blame anyone for waiting on love. But still let me tell you something I learned while waiting. 

Love shows itself in many ways. You do not just find love in another person. Love can be family. Love can be friends, it can be found in different acts of kindness for the people around you. 

God is love. And when you seek him first you’ll experience the greatest, biggest and deepest love ever. God is the writer of a love story. The greatest love story ever told. 

He is writing the very best love story for you too. Just let him hold the pen. Don’t take it away from him. Otherwise you will fall in love when you are lonely, not when you are ready. You’ll waste your emotions, feelings, your heart and your body on fake relationships. Do not treat yourself like that. Show yourself some respect, lady! You are worth loving. And you are worth waiting for. I dare you to let God hold the pen. He wants to protect your heart. He only wants the best for you. And there is a perfect man waiting for you. God has a plan and he will fulfill it. It will take a little patience maybe. Still trust him. Do not lean on your own understandings of love or the ones the world has given you. God knows better.

„May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 „ 

If you place your heart in God’s hand. He will place it into the hands of a worthy person. 

My hope for you today is that you spend your time falling in love with Jesus, seeking  his heart and falling in love for who he is and what he has to offer. Pray that God may prepare your heart for that special one. Pray for patience. And don’t forget to thank him for the love he has for you. He is the best love story ever told. He wants you to experience this -  his- love every day of your life.  

Wait in love, not on love. 

Sincerely, Vanessa