Journals — The Trailblazer Journals

Content in All Things

Something I've been learning recently is how to be fully content where I am, as I am. It's something I struggle with because I'm a constant dreamer. I'm always dreaming of the future...what could be...what I want to do next...where life will take me and what life will be like when I reach (insert the blank). But the problem with that, while dreaming is good, is that I struggle with enjoying the present. As I began to realize this issue I had, I realized it all had to do with fulfillment and contentment. I wasn't allowing myself to be fully content in God or fully fulfilled by God. I was looking for something to do that for me and those things were short lived. I thought if I could live in a certain city or had a boyfriend or had a certain job then I would be completely happy and fulfilled. You name it. We've all been there at some point probably.

CareerCourtney JonesFebruary 21, 2017Faith, contentmentComment

Because He first loved us

I wrote this a couple years ago in 2015 and as I was sifting through my journals this week, I found it relevant for Valentine's day since for many it can be a day of comparison and loneliness. I hope if you are one of those people you can relate and be encouraged today.

I talk to so many girls my age dealing with similar things in this awkward stage of life after college called being a grown up. The hottest topic in this life stage always seems to be dating, relationships and being single. The biggest remarks I hear are "why is it so hard to find a boyfriend after college" or "why are all the good christian guys I see not interested" or "I feel behind in life because I'm still single." I know the struggle, trust me. I think there are a few key points that will help change your perspective and help you through this season of being single.

RelationshipsCourtney JonesFebruary 14, 2017Faith, Singleness, Valentine's dayComment

Growing Pains

Let's be honest. Growing up is hard and not just the getting older part but the life lessons part as well. Since recommitting my life to God almost 4 years ago, I've experienced A LOT of spiritual growth. While growth is a good thing, some of the pains in growing are deeper than others. Last year in 2016, I went through more spiritual growth than I expected. I was holding onto things from my past and didn't realize how deep the layers were in my life. I had no idea I had buried some things so deep until they began to rise to the surface as I worked on peeling back the layers with God.

Faith/ LifeCourtney JonesFebruary 7, 2017Faith, GrowthComment

When God says No

What do you do when God says no to you? If you're like me, sometimes you get frustrated and don't understand. Sometimes you mistake the no for a not right now. Sometimes you twist the no into a yes thinking that maybe your answer is God's answer. Sometimes you think you've heard God's voice, but really it's your own desires coming out. So what do you do when you don't get the answer you were looking for from God? How do you interpret that and find hope in the midst of the trial?

RelationshipsCourtney JonesOctober 10, 2016Faith, relationships, Trust