Our New Home

As many of you know, Matthew and I have been blessed beyond measure this past week. Back in November, we stumbled across an older home located in the Augusta Circle Neighborhood of Greenville. This area has been one of our favorites since moving here 4yrs ago. This past Tuesday we finally closed on the property and are hoping to call it home late April or early May. Honestly, when first saw the house I thought, "no way!". Haha, I guess God had other plans. We prayed, sought advice and wisdom over the past few months and 100% feel this is so right for our family. God has so unbelievably blessed our lives over the past few months, and it is ONLY because of Him that this entire project is possible. We are so humbled and thankful!

We have been praying quite a bit about our future, where to practice, where to put down roots and raise our family, etc.  Honestly, up until this past fall I truly thought we would move back to TN or go somewhere completely different. I even prayed about international opportunities. However, God laid upon our hearts this place, starting our careers here and raising our family here. We love it so much! We love the city and have dear friends here who honestly, I don't think I could live away from :-)

As we continued to pray, that is when we stumbled across this house.  It is an older home but in great condition (esp when you consider it was build in 1950). It was actually built by a contractor and he, along with his family, are the only ones who have lived there! It has great bones and is on the most amazing street!

We are in love!! Now, with true love comes great labor :-) And that, along with some TLC, is what this house needs. I hope to keep you all updated as we continue through this process of renovating, updating and planning our future here. Meyers Dr, get ready....The Bessom's are moving in!!!

Here are a few pics of the house in its current condition. More to come as the transformation proceeds!!

Love to all and, as always, All is Grace!!

Front View (circular driveway)

Back Yard

Up Close, Front

Justice, Mercy, and Humility

"He has showed you...what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and love mercy and walk humbly with your God."

~Micah 6:8

This verse has crossed my path many times throughout the years, and even though it makes me stop and think, it never really hit straight in the heart until now. There's a song out from the new Courageous movie (which I totally recommend) where the last line of this verse is repeated over and over. As I was driving the other day, singing along in my normal horrible-voice-style, God suddenly struck me with these rich words he spoke through Micah. Three instructions, that if followed deep within your heart and soul, could impact your world indefinitely. 

Friends, think on the three instructions. Justice, Mercy, Humility. Now, these aren't necessarily the action verbs in the instructions, but they sure are the hardest to follow. Ok, hopefully not the justice portion but if we're really honest with ourselves, it's probably harder than we'd like to admit.

I read a post from a friend today talking about leadership. He informed us that God told Joshua "be strong and courageous" 4 times alone in the first chapter of Joshua. I couldn't agree more. Leaders must be strong and most definitely courageous. However, dare I say these 3 qualities must be ingrained in a true leader as well? Be humble and strong, walk humbly and show mercy while being courageous...sounds hard, doesn't it? Kinda scares me actually. 

That's where I think the last 3 words of the verse come in and are probably the key to it all. Even though they are specifically linked with the last instruction, I think they are important to all of them because without Him, there ain't no way people :-) He is the author of justice. mercy and humility after all. 

So for all you leaders out there....Be strong and courageous. Seek justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God!!!! 

Had to include a pic of the munchkin :-)

Love to all!!