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elyssanalani

Give me all the fresh greenery and all the candles

Give me all the fresh greenery and all the candles. That’s all.
.
#cantstoplooking #freshflorals #candles #springgreenery #spring

The HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE MASTERCLASS is launchi

The HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE MASTERCLASS is launching in May!!! Stay tuned for more details in the next couple weeks 😄
.
(This isn’t the final look but I couldn’t wait to share ☺️)
.
#howtostudyyourbible #biblestudy #howtostudyyourbiblemasterclass #studyyourbible #readyourbible #club119writers

I’m so looking forward to reading this book! Hap

I’m so looking forward to reading this book! Happy launch day @gretchensaffles 🎉 Thank you for the gift of these words 😊
.
#wellwateredwomen #thewellwateredwomanbook #rooted #growing #flourishing #booklover #book #booknerd #bookrelease #readersofinstagram #idratherbereading

I have a confession to make: I haven’t been pray

I have a confession to make: I haven’t been praying much lately.

I mean, like, I’ve prayed, but I’ve haven’t been spending the kind of time in prayer that I 1). know I should and 2). desperately need. And in seasons like this (which are embarrassingly often) I totally see the impact it makes in my life. It’s detrimental to say the least. And I have the nerve to wonder why I sometimes can’t get a grip 🙄🤦🏾‍♀️

I am, of course, reticent to put this into words but the honest to goodness truth is that I have a serious pride issue. I go about my life thinking that I’ve got it figured out or at least that I’m figuring it out even though I know that most days I’m barely treading water. I wouldn’t label it pride but isn’t that what keeps us off our knees? Isn’t that what keeps us from bringing our hearts before the Father? Isn’t that what keeps us from allowing Him to examine all the spaces we’d rather keep under wraps? What else could it be?

So as I’m planning and refreshing my 2021 goals for the second quarter, I’m making prayer a top tier priority. Because it really doesn’t matter how well I use my planning system or set up my goals or even how often I read my Bible or keep a journal. If I am not intentionally staying connected to God through prayer, all my efforts to “do all the things” don’t matter. Prayer is the linchpin. Prayer is the way that I humble myself and place God at the center of my life. Prayer is the way that I check my pride and remind myself that I am not in control. Prayer is the way that I set myself up to be selfless and generous rather than self-centered and self-serving.

What about you? What’s a top tier priority for you next quarter?
.
#prayer #prayerchangesthings #dontforgettopray #april #secondquartergoals #plannercommunity #planner #plannerbabe #journal #prayerjournal #vmpprayerjournal #valmariepaper #goals #2021goals #priorities #prioritiesfirst #growthbook #powersheets #hopewriters #fullfocusplanner #plannerlife #cultivatewhatmatters #bible #csb

You know you’re a nerd when you flip through you

You know you’re a nerd when you flip through your new Bible Dictionary in bed 😆🤓
.
#booknerd #biblenerd #bibledictionary #youknowyoureanerdwhen #biblestudy

About last night ☺️ Had a fabulous dinner with

About last night ☺️
Had a fabulous dinner with @pamiebee & @lady_alba26 and then got to finish off the evening with baby snuggles 🥰
.
#ladiesnight #friendship #somuchfun #auntielyssa

New month in my Stalogy 💚 . #b6stalogy #journal

New month in my Stalogy 💚
.
#b6stalogy #journaling #marchjournal #beyoubravely #workhardstayhumble #planner #plannercommunity #plannerbabe #plannernerd #stickers #stickerspread

TODAY ON THE CHANNEL & BLOG! And if you’re inte

TODAY ON THE CHANNEL & BLOG!

And if you’re interested in working with me on your 2021 goals, see how you can schedule a free Zoom call with me ☺️
.
Link in my bio
.
#goalsetting #staymotivated #motivation #goals #2021goals #cultivatewhatmatters #stayfocused #yourdreamsmatter #dontgiveup #plannerbabe #plannercommunity #planner #plannersgonnaplan #plannersofinstagram #plannergirl #plannerlove #plannerd

The snow and ice melted just in time for us to go

The snow and ice melted just in time for us to go out and celebrate with an early dinner and a walk downtown in the sunshine. Man, you’d never know we just went through the snowpocalypse last week 😜
.
#happyanniversary #anniversaryweekend #date #gorgeousweather #ilovehim

Happy Anniversary to my darling husband. Four year

Happy Anniversary to my darling husband. Four years down, Baby, forever to go 🥰

📷 @davidcheneyphotography
.
#happyanniversary #fouryearstrong #soinlove #stilltheone #marriedlife #ilovemyman

This doesn’t happen every year so we popped out

This doesn’t happen every year so we popped out for an obligatory selfie in the snowfall ❄️ Cue the cheesy hashtags!
.
#babyitscoldoutside #marshmallowworld #ilovethewinterweather #winterweather #ivegotmylovetokeepmewarm #valentines #ilovemyman #happyvalentinesday

I could write a sweet, pithy caption about how muc

I could write a sweet, pithy caption about how much this man means to me and how I love our relationship. But I’m too distracted enjoying the day. So I’ll leave this 6 year old photo here, wish you a lovely Valentine’s Day and get back to my breakfast in bed ☺️
.
#happyvalentinesday

• Early Valentines flowers from hubs. • Paper

• Early Valentines flowers from hubs.
• Paper hearts on the kitchen walls.
• Tomorrow I will break my 40 day sugar fast, eat chocolate, and bake a pie.
❤️ February has been a challenge so far but God is good and life is full of simple pleasures.
>> Now I’m going to bed where I should have been 2 hours ago 😜
.
#happyalmostvalentinesday #simplethings #flowers #paperhearts

@anniefdowns new book ‘That Sounds Fun’ just c

@anniefdowns new book ‘That Sounds Fun’ just came out two days ago and I totally recommend it! I listened to the audiobook last year (which she reads, which makes it even more fun!) and it was such a pleasure and treat. If you’re looking for something equally delightful and grounding, this is it. We need this book in these strange times 😊
.
#thatsoundsfun #thatsoundsfunbook #anniefdowns #bookstagram #booklover #book #booknerd #bookshelves #bookrecommendations

I bought a few of the books that flew off the shel

I bought a few of the books that flew off the shelves last year but haven’t read any of them yet. It’s still important work and this is as good a month as any to dig in.

(I should mention that last year I did listen to -
• I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
• Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
• Black Klansman by Ron Stallworth)

Are you reading anything for Black History Month?
.
#blackhistorymonth #history #bookstagram #booklover #unreadshelfproject2021 #unreadshelf #bookstack #caste #bookofthemonth #botm #february2021 #februaryreads

February Scripture Writing Plan is live in the blo

February Scripture Writing Plan is live in the blog! Shout out to @lady_alba26 for putting together another great collection of verses for us to focus on this month!
.
Link in bio 😊
.
#scripture #scripturewriting #scripturewritingplan #february #february2021 #journaling #club119writers

Texas can’t decide what winter weather is but I’ve still got winter vibes in the house. And plenty of tea for this season! The French Lemon Ginger and Moonlight Glow are my top 2 choices in my January @sipsby box.
What have you been drinking this month?

My January box included -

• Midnight Glow from @purekure_skincare
• French Lemon Ginger from @tealyratea
• Organic Rooibos Tea from @cederbosrooibostea
• Sugar Cookie from @pinkyuptea
.
Check out the link in my bio to get started with your own SipsBy subscription 😊
.
#sipsbybox #tea #teatime #winterweather

Oh, it’s National Spouse Day? I’m here for it!

Oh, it’s National Spouse Day? I’m here for it!
Here’s my spouse. He’s the bestest 🥰
#nationalspouseday #ilovehimsomuch #marriedlife

Another peak at my 2021 journaling project because

Another peak at my 2021 journaling project because @abiding_kelseyleigh said it’s Share the Love Sunday so here’s my personal development spread!
I can’t stop looking at it and flipping through the rest of my pages ☺️ Video coming soon!
.
#myabidingjournal2021 #doyourthing #staycurious #creativelifehappylife #creativitymatters #journalingcommunity #creativitytakescourage #personaldevelopment #sharethelove #creativejournal #creativejournaling #projectplaybook #livewellstayfocused

January journaling spread 📔 . Memory keeping is

January journaling spread 📔
.
Memory keeping is not something I’m naturally good at (for one thing, I don’t take enough photos) but I still reeeeally like creative journaling and I have a whole ton of supplies I need to use. Soooooooo I thought I’d try a different approach. Still formulating the concept but it’s looking like creative journaling + project planning + goal tracking.
.
One thing I know for certain about myself when it comes to projects: I follow through better when I can see it. Why not have a fun space to plan and visualize my projects and goals?
I’ve been having fun with several spreads and I can’t wait to do a video and share with y’all. I think this is an approach my brain can wrap itself around 😜🧠 Stay tuned!
.
#creativejournaling #2021journaling #2021journal #makeithappen #cultivatewhatmatters #januaryspread #january #lwsfplaybook #livewellstayfocused #adreamisawishyourheartmakes #beyoubravely #takeyourtime #creativitytakescourage #trystuffout #myabidingjournal

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elyssanalani

Give me all the fresh greenery and all the candles

Give me all the fresh greenery and all the candles. That’s all.
.
#cantstoplooking #freshflorals #candles #springgreenery #spring

The HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE MASTERCLASS is launchi

The HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE MASTERCLASS is launching in May!!! Stay tuned for more details in the next couple weeks 😄
.
(This isn’t the final look but I couldn’t wait to share ☺️)
.
#howtostudyyourbible #biblestudy #howtostudyyourbiblemasterclass #studyyourbible #readyourbible #club119writers

I’m so looking forward to reading this book! Hap

I’m so looking forward to reading this book! Happy launch day @gretchensaffles 🎉 Thank you for the gift of these words 😊
.
#wellwateredwomen #thewellwateredwomanbook #rooted #growing #flourishing #booklover #book #booknerd #bookrelease #readersofinstagram #idratherbereading

I have a confession to make: I haven’t been pray

I have a confession to make: I haven’t been praying much lately.

I mean, like, I’ve prayed, but I’ve haven’t been spending the kind of time in prayer that I 1). know I should and 2). desperately need. And in seasons like this (which are embarrassingly often) I totally see the impact it makes in my life. It’s detrimental to say the least. And I have the nerve to wonder why I sometimes can’t get a grip 🙄🤦🏾‍♀️

I am, of course, reticent to put this into words but the honest to goodness truth is that I have a serious pride issue. I go about my life thinking that I’ve got it figured out or at least that I’m figuring it out even though I know that most days I’m barely treading water. I wouldn’t label it pride but isn’t that what keeps us off our knees? Isn’t that what keeps us from bringing our hearts before the Father? Isn’t that what keeps us from allowing Him to examine all the spaces we’d rather keep under wraps? What else could it be?

So as I’m planning and refreshing my 2021 goals for the second quarter, I’m making prayer a top tier priority. Because it really doesn’t matter how well I use my planning system or set up my goals or even how often I read my Bible or keep a journal. If I am not intentionally staying connected to God through prayer, all my efforts to “do all the things” don’t matter. Prayer is the linchpin. Prayer is the way that I humble myself and place God at the center of my life. Prayer is the way that I check my pride and remind myself that I am not in control. Prayer is the way that I set myself up to be selfless and generous rather than self-centered and self-serving.

What about you? What’s a top tier priority for you next quarter?
.
#prayer #prayerchangesthings #dontforgettopray #april #secondquartergoals #plannercommunity #planner #plannerbabe #journal #prayerjournal #vmpprayerjournal #valmariepaper #goals #2021goals #priorities #prioritiesfirst #growthbook #powersheets #hopewriters #fullfocusplanner #plannerlife #cultivatewhatmatters #bible #csb

You know you’re a nerd when you flip through you

You know you’re a nerd when you flip through your new Bible Dictionary in bed 😆🤓
.
#booknerd #biblenerd #bibledictionary #youknowyoureanerdwhen #biblestudy

About last night ☺️ Had a fabulous dinner with

About last night ☺️
Had a fabulous dinner with @pamiebee & @lady_alba26 and then got to finish off the evening with baby snuggles 🥰
.
#ladiesnight #friendship #somuchfun #auntielyssa

New month in my Stalogy 💚 . #b6stalogy #journal

New month in my Stalogy 💚
.
#b6stalogy #journaling #marchjournal #beyoubravely #workhardstayhumble #planner #plannercommunity #plannerbabe #plannernerd #stickers #stickerspread

TODAY ON THE CHANNEL & BLOG! And if you’re inte

TODAY ON THE CHANNEL & BLOG!

And if you’re interested in working with me on your 2021 goals, see how you can schedule a free Zoom call with me ☺️
.
Link in my bio
.
#goalsetting #staymotivated #motivation #goals #2021goals #cultivatewhatmatters #stayfocused #yourdreamsmatter #dontgiveup #plannerbabe #plannercommunity #planner #plannersgonnaplan #plannersofinstagram #plannergirl #plannerlove #plannerd

The snow and ice melted just in time for us to go

The snow and ice melted just in time for us to go out and celebrate with an early dinner and a walk downtown in the sunshine. Man, you’d never know we just went through the snowpocalypse last week 😜
.
#happyanniversary #anniversaryweekend #date #gorgeousweather #ilovehim

Happy Anniversary to my darling husband. Four year

Happy Anniversary to my darling husband. Four years down, Baby, forever to go 🥰

📷 @davidcheneyphotography
.
#happyanniversary #fouryearstrong #soinlove #stilltheone #marriedlife #ilovemyman

This doesn’t happen every year so we popped out

This doesn’t happen every year so we popped out for an obligatory selfie in the snowfall ❄️ Cue the cheesy hashtags!
.
#babyitscoldoutside #marshmallowworld #ilovethewinterweather #winterweather #ivegotmylovetokeepmewarm #valentines #ilovemyman #happyvalentinesday

I could write a sweet, pithy caption about how muc

I could write a sweet, pithy caption about how much this man means to me and how I love our relationship. But I’m too distracted enjoying the day. So I’ll leave this 6 year old photo here, wish you a lovely Valentine’s Day and get back to my breakfast in bed ☺️
.
#happyvalentinesday

• Early Valentines flowers from hubs. • Paper

• Early Valentines flowers from hubs.
• Paper hearts on the kitchen walls.
• Tomorrow I will break my 40 day sugar fast, eat chocolate, and bake a pie.
❤️ February has been a challenge so far but God is good and life is full of simple pleasures.
>> Now I’m going to bed where I should have been 2 hours ago 😜
.
#happyalmostvalentinesday #simplethings #flowers #paperhearts

@anniefdowns new book ‘That Sounds Fun’ just c

@anniefdowns new book ‘That Sounds Fun’ just came out two days ago and I totally recommend it! I listened to the audiobook last year (which she reads, which makes it even more fun!) and it was such a pleasure and treat. If you’re looking for something equally delightful and grounding, this is it. We need this book in these strange times 😊
.
#thatsoundsfun #thatsoundsfunbook #anniefdowns #bookstagram #booklover #book #booknerd #bookshelves #bookrecommendations

I bought a few of the books that flew off the shel

I bought a few of the books that flew off the shelves last year but haven’t read any of them yet. It’s still important work and this is as good a month as any to dig in.

(I should mention that last year I did listen to -
• I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
• Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
• Black Klansman by Ron Stallworth)

Are you reading anything for Black History Month?
.
#blackhistorymonth #history #bookstagram #booklover #unreadshelfproject2021 #unreadshelf #bookstack #caste #bookofthemonth #botm #february2021 #februaryreads

February Scripture Writing Plan is live in the blo

February Scripture Writing Plan is live in the blog! Shout out to @lady_alba26 for putting together another great collection of verses for us to focus on this month!
.
Link in bio 😊
.
#scripture #scripturewriting #scripturewritingplan #february #february2021 #journaling #club119writers

Texas can’t decide what winter weather is but I’ve still got winter vibes in the house. And plenty of tea for this season! The French Lemon Ginger and Moonlight Glow are my top 2 choices in my January @sipsby box.
What have you been drinking this month?

My January box included -

• Midnight Glow from @purekure_skincare
• French Lemon Ginger from @tealyratea
• Organic Rooibos Tea from @cederbosrooibostea
• Sugar Cookie from @pinkyuptea
.
Check out the link in my bio to get started with your own SipsBy subscription 😊
.
#sipsbybox #tea #teatime #winterweather

Oh, it’s National Spouse Day? I’m here for it!

Oh, it’s National Spouse Day? I’m here for it!
Here’s my spouse. He’s the bestest 🥰
#nationalspouseday #ilovehimsomuch #marriedlife

Another peak at my 2021 journaling project because

Another peak at my 2021 journaling project because @abiding_kelseyleigh said it’s Share the Love Sunday so here’s my personal development spread!
I can’t stop looking at it and flipping through the rest of my pages ☺️ Video coming soon!
.
#myabidingjournal2021 #doyourthing #staycurious #creativelifehappylife #creativitymatters #journalingcommunity #creativitytakescourage #personaldevelopment #sharethelove #creativejournal #creativejournaling #projectplaybook #livewellstayfocused

January journaling spread 📔 . Memory keeping is

January journaling spread 📔
.
Memory keeping is not something I’m naturally good at (for one thing, I don’t take enough photos) but I still reeeeally like creative journaling and I have a whole ton of supplies I need to use. Soooooooo I thought I’d try a different approach. Still formulating the concept but it’s looking like creative journaling + project planning + goal tracking.
.
One thing I know for certain about myself when it comes to projects: I follow through better when I can see it. Why not have a fun space to plan and visualize my projects and goals?
I’ve been having fun with several spreads and I can’t wait to do a video and share with y’all. I think this is an approach my brain can wrap itself around 😜🧠 Stay tuned!
.
#creativejournaling #2021journaling #2021journal #makeithappen #cultivatewhatmatters #januaryspread #january #lwsfplaybook #livewellstayfocused #adreamisawishyourheartmakes #beyoubravely #takeyourtime #creativitytakescourage #trystuffout #myabidingjournal

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