The Next Chapter
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ~ Lamentations 3:23
New every morning. No matter what the day was like, no matter how crazy, no matter what you did or did not accomplish.... Give thanks. Find 5 things before sleeping to give thanks to God for. Today I am grateful for being able to start my day with Jamie, breakfast was yummy. I am grateful I finished my finals and I have a day off tomorrow.I am grateful for a smooth transistion from cable to Fios. And it am impressed with how mcuh quicker it is. I am grateful for a beautiful day and enjoy time after my exam to enjoy it. I am grateful for my friend Jane, and enjoyed a great dinner and conversation. Sometimes my thankfulness is for a green light or a cool breeze.
Today I am very aware of the date, and I am thankful for the peace and understanding of where I am and why I am here. Knowing God has a plan, and I don't need to get ahead of his plan.....all in good time.... all in God's time. Tommorow is another day, new from dawn to dusk.
"What Love Really Means" ~ JJ Heller
He cries in the corner where nobody sees
He's the kid with the story
No one would believe
He prays every night
"Dear God won't you please
Could you send someone here
Who will love me?"
Who will love me for me
Not for what I have done
Or what I will become
Who will love me for me
'Cause nobody has shown me what love
What love really means
Her office is shrinking a little each day
She's the woman whose husband has run away
She'll go to the gym after working today
Maybe if she was thinner
Then he would've stayed
And she says...
Who will love me for me
Not for what I have done
Or what I will become
Who will love me for me
'Cause nobody has shown me what love
What love really means
What love really means
He's waiting to die as he sits all alone
He's a man in a cell who regrets what he's done
He utters a cry from the depths of his soul
"Oh Lord, forgive me, I want to go home"
Then he heard a voice somewhere deep inside
And it said,
"I know you've murdered and I know you've lied
And I have watched you suffer all of your life
And now that you'll listen I'll, I'll tell you that I..."
I will love you for you
Not for what you have done
Or what you will become
I will love you for you
I will give you the love
The love that you never knew
Love you for you
Not for what you have done
Or what you will become
I will love you for you
I will give you the love
The love that you never knew
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
The Next Chapter ~ June 29, 2012
The Next Chapter
Am I now trying to win the approval of man, or God? Or am I still trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10
Seeking approval, I do this as a mother, I do this as friend, I do this as partner, I do this as a daughter, I do this as a sister, I do this a member of my church. Doing my part, trying to make everyone happy. Saying these words out loud is admitting my co-dependency, my need to win approval, to make everyone happy. One problem......while I am trying to please everyone, I forget about God and myself. Returning to my mantra of Fatih, Family, & Friends, I remember to put God first, myself second, followed by everything else. Today I am torn between looking back, and moving forward. I will not be the poster girl for the definition of insanity....."doing the same things, and expecting different results." God is the master, he meets me where I am, he remembers I will fail, I will sin, and I will forget to put him first. He will forgive, and remind me to forgive others. I'm alive.............Breathe in Breathe out....Move on
Mercy Me - The Hurt and The Healer
Why?
The question that is never far away
The healing doesn’t come from the explained
Jesus please don’t let this go in vain
You’re all I have
All that remains
So here I am
What’s left of me
Where glory meets my suffering
I’m alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I’ve fallen into Your arms open wide
When the hurt and the healer collide
Breathe
Sometimes I feel it’s all that I can do
Pain so deep that I can hardly move
Just keep my eyes completely fixed on You
Lord take hold and pull me through
So here I am
What’s left of me
Where glory meets my suffering
I’m alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I’ve fallen into your arms open wide
When the hurt and the healer collide
It’s the moment when humanity
Is overcome by majesty
When grace is ushered in for good
And all our scars are understood
When mercy takes its rightful place
And all these questions fade away
When out of the weakness we must bow
And hear You say “It’s over now”
I’m alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I’ve fallen into your arms open wide
When The hurt and the healer collide
Jesus come and break my fear
Awake my heart and take my tears
Find Your glory even here
When the hurt and the healer collide [x2]
Jesus come and break my fear
Awake my heart and take my tears
Find Your glory even here
Am I now trying to win the approval of man, or God? Or am I still trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10
Seeking approval, I do this as a mother, I do this as friend, I do this as partner, I do this as a daughter, I do this as a sister, I do this a member of my church. Doing my part, trying to make everyone happy. Saying these words out loud is admitting my co-dependency, my need to win approval, to make everyone happy. One problem......while I am trying to please everyone, I forget about God and myself. Returning to my mantra of Fatih, Family, & Friends, I remember to put God first, myself second, followed by everything else. Today I am torn between looking back, and moving forward. I will not be the poster girl for the definition of insanity....."doing the same things, and expecting different results." God is the master, he meets me where I am, he remembers I will fail, I will sin, and I will forget to put him first. He will forgive, and remind me to forgive others. I'm alive.............Breathe in Breathe out....Move on
Mercy Me - The Hurt and The Healer
Why?
The question that is never far away
The healing doesn’t come from the explained
Jesus please don’t let this go in vain
You’re all I have
All that remains
So here I am
What’s left of me
Where glory meets my suffering
I’m alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I’ve fallen into Your arms open wide
When the hurt and the healer collide
Breathe
Sometimes I feel it’s all that I can do
Pain so deep that I can hardly move
Just keep my eyes completely fixed on You
Lord take hold and pull me through
So here I am
What’s left of me
Where glory meets my suffering
I’m alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I’ve fallen into your arms open wide
When the hurt and the healer collide
It’s the moment when humanity
Is overcome by majesty
When grace is ushered in for good
And all our scars are understood
When mercy takes its rightful place
And all these questions fade away
When out of the weakness we must bow
And hear You say “It’s over now”
I’m alive
Even though a part of me has died
You take my heart and breathe it back to life
I’ve fallen into your arms open wide
When The hurt and the healer collide
Jesus come and break my fear
Awake my heart and take my tears
Find Your glory even here
When the hurt and the healer collide [x2]
Jesus come and break my fear
Awake my heart and take my tears
Find Your glory even here
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The Next Chapter ~ June 28, 2012
The Next Chapter
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. ~ 1 Corinthians 10:13
Tempted to step off the path.... Tempted to allow discouragement creep into my mind.. Tempted to let sin take over. Yes, yes, and yes. Who isn't? It takes temptation and a conscious effort to stay on his path to allow you to see that you are stronger than you think you are. He always shows me the way and allows me to take the wrong way, so when I return to the path I am stronger for the lessons learned.
Gravity - Sara Bareilles
Something always brings me back to you.
It never takes too long.
No matter what I say or do I'll still feel you here 'til the moment I'm gone.
You hold me without touch.
You keep me without chains.
I never wanted anything so much than to drown in your love and not feel your rain.
Set me free, leave me be. I don't want to fall another moment into your gravity.
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be.
But you're on to me and all over me.
You loved me 'cause I'm fragile.
When I thought that I was strong.
But you touch me for a little while and all my fragile strength is gone.
I live here on my knees as I try to make you see that you're everything I think I need here on the ground.
But you're neither friend nor foe though I can't seem to let you go.
The one thing that I still know is that you're keeping me down
You're on to me, on to me, and all over...
Something always brings me back to you.
It never takes too long.
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. ~ 1 Corinthians 10:13
Tempted to step off the path.... Tempted to allow discouragement creep into my mind.. Tempted to let sin take over. Yes, yes, and yes. Who isn't? It takes temptation and a conscious effort to stay on his path to allow you to see that you are stronger than you think you are. He always shows me the way and allows me to take the wrong way, so when I return to the path I am stronger for the lessons learned.
Gravity - Sara Bareilles
Something always brings me back to you.
It never takes too long.
No matter what I say or do I'll still feel you here 'til the moment I'm gone.
You hold me without touch.
You keep me without chains.
I never wanted anything so much than to drown in your love and not feel your rain.
Set me free, leave me be. I don't want to fall another moment into your gravity.
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be.
But you're on to me and all over me.
You loved me 'cause I'm fragile.
When I thought that I was strong.
But you touch me for a little while and all my fragile strength is gone.
I live here on my knees as I try to make you see that you're everything I think I need here on the ground.
But you're neither friend nor foe though I can't seem to let you go.
The one thing that I still know is that you're keeping me down
You're on to me, on to me, and all over...
Something always brings me back to you.
It never takes too long.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 27, 2012
The Next Chapter
Jesus said, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind~ Matthew 22:37
Love with all my heart, all my soul, and all my mind...... Jesus also said Let the children come.... They have so much to teach us. I love the beginning of "It's A Wonderful Life" when everyone is praying for George, and they call for Clarence... "We passed him up right along. Because, you know sir, he's got the IQ of a rabbit. Yes, but he's got the faith of a child. Simple. Joseph, send for Clarence." I think we all need to have the faith of a child. They trust without seeing, they know we will be ok. We continue to work on a peaceful house, and we are getting there. Peace starts with me.
Love The Lord - Lincoln Brewster
Love the Lord Your God with all your heart
With all your soul
With all your mind and with all your strength
Love the Lord Your God with all your heart
With all your soul
With all your mind and with all your strength
With all your heart with all your soul
With all your mind with all your strength
Love the Lord Your God with all your heart
With all your soul
With all your mind and with all your strength
I will serve You Lord with all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind and with all my strength
I will serve You Lord with all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind and with all my strength
With all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind with all my strength
I will serve You Lord with all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind and with all my strength
I will love You
I will praise You
I will serve You
I will trust You
With all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind with all my strength
With all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind with all my strength
I will love You Lord with all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind and with all my strength
Jesus said, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind~ Matthew 22:37
Love with all my heart, all my soul, and all my mind...... Jesus also said Let the children come.... They have so much to teach us. I love the beginning of "It's A Wonderful Life" when everyone is praying for George, and they call for Clarence... "We passed him up right along. Because, you know sir, he's got the IQ of a rabbit. Yes, but he's got the faith of a child. Simple. Joseph, send for Clarence." I think we all need to have the faith of a child. They trust without seeing, they know we will be ok. We continue to work on a peaceful house, and we are getting there. Peace starts with me.
Love The Lord - Lincoln Brewster
Love the Lord Your God with all your heart
With all your soul
With all your mind and with all your strength
Love the Lord Your God with all your heart
With all your soul
With all your mind and with all your strength
With all your heart with all your soul
With all your mind with all your strength
Love the Lord Your God with all your heart
With all your soul
With all your mind and with all your strength
I will serve You Lord with all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind and with all my strength
I will serve You Lord with all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind and with all my strength
With all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind with all my strength
I will serve You Lord with all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind and with all my strength
I will love You
I will praise You
I will serve You
I will trust You
With all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind with all my strength
With all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind with all my strength
I will love You Lord with all my heart with all my soul
With all my mind and with all my strength
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 26, 2012
The Next Chapter
By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.~ John 13:35, NLT
Loving each other is a unique concept... Tolerating is more like it. I looked around today and realized I sometimes talk the talk, but I need to walk the walk more..... After a difficult yesterday I set my sights on a peaceful house, and not just merely tolerating the kids and their kid stuff but stop and take the few minutes required to make them feel heard.... Someone once told me Jesus WAS who he was, and I think he had it wrong..... Jesus was, is, and always will be.... Living more like him and loving completely will bring a peace like I have never known.
He Is lyrics- Mark Shultz
Father, let the world just fade away.
Let me feel your presence in this place.
Lord, I’ve never been so weary,
How I need to know you’re near me.
Father, let the world just fade away.
Till I’m on my knees,
Till my heart can sing,
He is
He was
He always will be
Even when it feels like there
is no one holding me
Be still, my soul
He is
Father, let your Holy Spirit sing.
Let it calm the storm inside of me.
As I stand amazed,
lift my hands and say,
He is
He was
He always will be
He lives
He loves
He’s always with me
Even when it feels like there
is no one holding me
Be still, my soul
Through every fear,
and every doubt,
and every tear I shed
Down every road,
I’m not alone
No matter where I am
He is
He was
And He always will be
He lives
He loves
He’s always with me
Even when it feels like there
is no one holding me
Be still, my soul
Be still, and know,
Be still, my soul
He is
By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.~ John 13:35, NLT
Loving each other is a unique concept... Tolerating is more like it. I looked around today and realized I sometimes talk the talk, but I need to walk the walk more..... After a difficult yesterday I set my sights on a peaceful house, and not just merely tolerating the kids and their kid stuff but stop and take the few minutes required to make them feel heard.... Someone once told me Jesus WAS who he was, and I think he had it wrong..... Jesus was, is, and always will be.... Living more like him and loving completely will bring a peace like I have never known.
He Is lyrics- Mark Shultz
Father, let the world just fade away.
Let me feel your presence in this place.
Lord, I’ve never been so weary,
How I need to know you’re near me.
Father, let the world just fade away.
Till I’m on my knees,
Till my heart can sing,
He is
He was
He always will be
Even when it feels like there
is no one holding me
Be still, my soul
He is
Father, let your Holy Spirit sing.
Let it calm the storm inside of me.
As I stand amazed,
lift my hands and say,
He is
He was
He always will be
He lives
He loves
He’s always with me
Even when it feels like there
is no one holding me
Be still, my soul
Through every fear,
and every doubt,
and every tear I shed
Down every road,
I’m not alone
No matter where I am
He is
He was
And He always will be
He lives
He loves
He’s always with me
Even when it feels like there
is no one holding me
Be still, my soul
Be still, and know,
Be still, my soul
He is
Monday, June 25, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 25, 2012
The Next Chapter
Colossians 4:6, "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."
Is thank you on your lips today? Any day? I forget to show gratitude. I feel it I live it but I forget to show it.... Especially to those closest. Today I will give thanks to God and anyone that touches my heart. Even when your 10 year old pushes every button you have....patience love and understanding. Forgiveness. Above all praise to God for helping me keep it together!
"Losing" - Tenth Avenue North
I can't believe what she said
I can't believe what he did
Oh, don't they know it's wrong, yeah?
Don't they know it's wrong?
Maybe there's something I missed
But how could they treat me like this?
It's wearing out my heart
The way they disregard
This is love, this is hate...
We all have a choice to make
Oh, Father won't You forgive them?
They don't know what they've been doin' (oh no)
Oh, Father, give me grace to forgive them
'Cause I feel like the one losin'
Well it's only the dead that can live
But still I wrestle with this
To lose the pain that's mine
Seventy times seven times
'Cause Lord it doesn't feel right
For me to turn a blind eye
Though I guess it's not that much
When I think of what You've done.
This is love, this is hate...
We've got a choice to make
Oh, Father won't You forgive them?
They don't know what they've been doin' (oh no)
Oh, Father, give me grace to forgive them
'Cause I feel like the one losin'
Oh, no!
Why do we think that hate's gonna change their heart?
We're up in arms over wars that don't need to be fought
But pride won't let us lay our weapons on the ground
We build our bridges up but just to burn them down
We think pain is owed apologies and then it'll stop
But truth be told it doesn't matter if they're sorry or not
Freedom comes when we surrender to the sound
Of mercy and Your grace, Father, send Your angels down
Oh, Father won't you forgive them?
They don't know what they've been doin'
Oh, Father, give me grace to forgive them
'Cause I feel like the one losin'
Yeah, I feel like I've been losing
Oh, Father, give me grace to forgive them
'Cause I feel like the one losin'
I feel like I've been losin'
Oh, Father, give me grace to forgive them
'Cause I feel like the one losin'
Colossians 4:6, "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."
Is thank you on your lips today? Any day? I forget to show gratitude. I feel it I live it but I forget to show it.... Especially to those closest. Today I will give thanks to God and anyone that touches my heart. Even when your 10 year old pushes every button you have....patience love and understanding. Forgiveness. Above all praise to God for helping me keep it together!
"Losing" - Tenth Avenue North
I can't believe what she said
I can't believe what he did
Oh, don't they know it's wrong, yeah?
Don't they know it's wrong?
Maybe there's something I missed
But how could they treat me like this?
It's wearing out my heart
The way they disregard
This is love, this is hate...
We all have a choice to make
Oh, Father won't You forgive them?
They don't know what they've been doin' (oh no)
Oh, Father, give me grace to forgive them
'Cause I feel like the one losin'
Well it's only the dead that can live
But still I wrestle with this
To lose the pain that's mine
Seventy times seven times
'Cause Lord it doesn't feel right
For me to turn a blind eye
Though I guess it's not that much
When I think of what You've done.
This is love, this is hate...
We've got a choice to make
Oh, Father won't You forgive them?
They don't know what they've been doin' (oh no)
Oh, Father, give me grace to forgive them
'Cause I feel like the one losin'
Oh, no!
Why do we think that hate's gonna change their heart?
We're up in arms over wars that don't need to be fought
But pride won't let us lay our weapons on the ground
We build our bridges up but just to burn them down
We think pain is owed apologies and then it'll stop
But truth be told it doesn't matter if they're sorry or not
Freedom comes when we surrender to the sound
Of mercy and Your grace, Father, send Your angels down
Oh, Father won't you forgive them?
They don't know what they've been doin'
Oh, Father, give me grace to forgive them
'Cause I feel like the one losin'
Yeah, I feel like I've been losing
Oh, Father, give me grace to forgive them
'Cause I feel like the one losin'
I feel like I've been losin'
Oh, Father, give me grace to forgive them
'Cause I feel like the one losin'
Sunday, June 24, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 24, 2012
The Next Chapter
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. ~ Ephesians 2:10, NLT
"Unfailing Love" - Chris Tomlin
You have my heart
And I am Yours forever
You are my strength
God of grace and power
And everything You hold in Your hand
Still You make time for me
I can't understand
Praise You God of Earth and sky
How beautiful is Your unfailing love
Unfailing love
And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My unfailing love
Unfailing love
You are my rock
The one I hold on to
You are my song
And I sing for You
And everything You hold in Your hand
Still You make time for me
I can't understand
Praise You God of Earth and sky
How beautiful is Your unfailing love
Unfailing love
And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My Unfailing love
Unfailing love
And everything You hold in Your hand
Still you make time for me
I can't understand
Praise You God of Earth and sky
How beautiful is Your unfailing love
Unfailing love
And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My Unfailing love
Unfailing love
I will praise You
Praise you God of earth and sky
How beautiful is your unfailing love
Unfailing love
And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Unfailing love
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. ~ Ephesians 2:10, NLT
It feels so long ago that I felt "new", but each day as disappointment arises and we are face with challenges we did not think we can handle, I am seeing I am new, I am here for a purpose, for someone, for the glory of God. And even when I walk alone, I am not alone. I recall walking into the courtroom to finalize my divorce and I did not feel alone. I even remember talking to my mother on the phone, and she was wishing she could be with me at this time in my life..... I remember saying "Mom, I am not alone." I am someone, I am here for his glory, and even when I am exhausted and overwhelmed with kids and school, he shows me his mighty power in my life, by not allowing me to add one more thing to my plate. Even when I try to go down that road, he reminds me, it is not my time. He has more in store for me. I am a masterpiece. So today, I will finish my homework, I will make some homemade ice cream and I will sit and cuddle my kids with a movie......Do this and everything with he who strengthens me.......
"Unfailing Love" - Chris Tomlin
You have my heart
And I am Yours forever
You are my strength
God of grace and power
And everything You hold in Your hand
Still You make time for me
I can't understand
Praise You God of Earth and sky
How beautiful is Your unfailing love
Unfailing love
And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My unfailing love
Unfailing love
You are my rock
The one I hold on to
You are my song
And I sing for You
And everything You hold in Your hand
Still You make time for me
I can't understand
Praise You God of Earth and sky
How beautiful is Your unfailing love
Unfailing love
And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My Unfailing love
Unfailing love
And everything You hold in Your hand
Still you make time for me
I can't understand
Praise You God of Earth and sky
How beautiful is Your unfailing love
Unfailing love
And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My Unfailing love
Unfailing love
I will praise You
Praise you God of earth and sky
How beautiful is your unfailing love
Unfailing love
And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Saturday, June 23, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 23, 2012
The Next Chapter
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. -Isaiah 55:8
I heard this verse last summer and I return to it all the time. I need to remember all in good time all in God time.... No I didn't type that wrong good time is God time. When we are ready he will reveal this path, I always pray for clarity and guidance. Nothing specific.... I lift up names but he already knows those... Lifting up friends and family to God. Asking for the Holy Spirit to wrap around me....
"Lift Me Up" - The Afters
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up
Waiting for the sunrise
Waiting for the day
Waiting for a sign
That I'm where you want me to be
You know my heart is heavy
And the hurt is deep
But when I feel like giving up
You're reminding me
That we all fall down sometimes
But when I hit the ground
You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I can't see
Your heart is all that I need
Your love carries me so I'm letting go
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up
I know I'm not perfect
I know I make mistakes
I know that I have let you down
But you love me the same
And when I'm surrounded
When I lose my way
When I'm crying out and falling down
You are here to
Lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I can't see
Your heart is all that I need
Your love carries me so I'm letting go
I can see the dawn is breaking
I am feeling overtaken with your love
With your love
I don't know what I can offer
In this moment I surrender to your love
To your love
You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I can't see
Your heart is all that I need
Your love carries me so I'm letting go
I can see the dawn is breaking
I am feeling overtaken with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. -Isaiah 55:8
I heard this verse last summer and I return to it all the time. I need to remember all in good time all in God time.... No I didn't type that wrong good time is God time. When we are ready he will reveal this path, I always pray for clarity and guidance. Nothing specific.... I lift up names but he already knows those... Lifting up friends and family to God. Asking for the Holy Spirit to wrap around me....
"Lift Me Up" - The Afters
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up
Waiting for the sunrise
Waiting for the day
Waiting for a sign
That I'm where you want me to be
You know my heart is heavy
And the hurt is deep
But when I feel like giving up
You're reminding me
That we all fall down sometimes
But when I hit the ground
You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I can't see
Your heart is all that I need
Your love carries me so I'm letting go
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up
I know I'm not perfect
I know I make mistakes
I know that I have let you down
But you love me the same
And when I'm surrounded
When I lose my way
When I'm crying out and falling down
You are here to
Lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I can't see
Your heart is all that I need
Your love carries me so I'm letting go
I can see the dawn is breaking
I am feeling overtaken with your love
With your love
I don't know what I can offer
In this moment I surrender to your love
To your love
You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I can't see
Your heart is all that I need
Your love carries me so I'm letting go
I can see the dawn is breaking
I am feeling overtaken with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up with your love
You lift me up
Friday, June 22, 2012
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But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. The will walk and not faint. ~ Isaiah 40:31, NLT
Trust is a huge. I need to have to trust in my God. Today I am weak in spirit and I don't feel well... These are the times I don't like being alone, I want to be tucked in. And not worry about dinner or getting the kids to bed.
I cannot sleep yet.... Homework...
Strong Tower - Newsboys
When I wander through the desert
And I'm longing for my home
All my dreams have gone astray
When I'm stranded in the valley
And I'm tired and all alone
It seems like I've lost my way
I go running to your mountain
Where your mercy sets me free
[chorus]
You are my strong tower
Shelter over me
Beautiful and mighty
Everlasting King
You are my strong tower
Fortress when I'm weak
Your name is true and holy
And Your face is all I seek
In the middle of my darkness
In the midst of all my fear
You're my refuge and my hope
When the storm of life is raging
And the thunder's all I hear
You speak softly to my soul
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. The will walk and not faint. ~ Isaiah 40:31, NLT
Trust is a huge. I need to have to trust in my God. Today I am weak in spirit and I don't feel well... These are the times I don't like being alone, I want to be tucked in. And not worry about dinner or getting the kids to bed.
I cannot sleep yet.... Homework...
Strong Tower - Newsboys
When I wander through the desert
And I'm longing for my home
All my dreams have gone astray
When I'm stranded in the valley
And I'm tired and all alone
It seems like I've lost my way
I go running to your mountain
Where your mercy sets me free
[chorus]
You are my strong tower
Shelter over me
Beautiful and mighty
Everlasting King
You are my strong tower
Fortress when I'm weak
Your name is true and holy
And Your face is all I seek
In the middle of my darkness
In the midst of all my fear
You're my refuge and my hope
When the storm of life is raging
And the thunder's all I hear
You speak softly to my soul
Thursday, June 21, 2012
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“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” ~ Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” ~ Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety is a dirty word, right up there with insecurity. Every time I carry anxiety I get sick, a cold, or a headache, or usually a stress blister on my lip. I cannot hide my anxiety very well. It is when I remember to give it to God I start to feel better. Today I started feeling anxious about money, bills, and all that good stuff. Then it hit me...... (after getting a sore throat and a headache). I am doing the best I can, I can make changes and take some steps to budget better, but I will be ok. Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. It is remembering to call out to God for my needs, and stop pursuing my wants.
The Desert Song- Hillsong United
This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides
This is my prayer in the fire
And weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved of more worth than gold
So refine me lord through the flames
I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and he is here
This is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on its way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on his promise I'll stand
I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and he is here
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and he is here
And this is my prayer in the harvest
And favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I received I will sow
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides
This is my prayer in the fire
And weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved of more worth than gold
So refine me lord through the flames
I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and he is here
This is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on its way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on his promise I'll stand
I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and he is here
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and he is here
And this is my prayer in the harvest
And favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I received I will sow
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
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And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:7 NLT
Guard your heart and mind. I think about this everyday. I think about guarding the hearts of others before my own. I am usually the first to jump in, and the first to get hurt. But God knows what he is doing, and he is using these setbacks and missteps as learning tools, and if I had slowed down in the very beginning, I may have avoided some of the hurt. But would I have been open to the lesson? I don't think so. I think it is like watching my kids do something new, first scared, then excited, and proud of themselves. I am scared, and excited, but proud that I can slow down, and wait for the Lord's guidance. I said the Lord's prayer tonight with Merry, and it really covers everything. Jesus is the way.
From The Inside Out - Phillips, Craig, and Dean
A thousand times I've failed
Still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in your grace
Everlasting,
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending,
Your glory goes beyond all fame
My heart and my soul,
I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out
Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise
Everlasting,
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending,
Your glory goes beyond all fame
Everlasting,
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending,
Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out Lord, my soul cries out
My soul cries out, my soul cries out to You
My soul cries out, my soul cries out
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:7 NLT
Guard your heart and mind. I think about this everyday. I think about guarding the hearts of others before my own. I am usually the first to jump in, and the first to get hurt. But God knows what he is doing, and he is using these setbacks and missteps as learning tools, and if I had slowed down in the very beginning, I may have avoided some of the hurt. But would I have been open to the lesson? I don't think so. I think it is like watching my kids do something new, first scared, then excited, and proud of themselves. I am scared, and excited, but proud that I can slow down, and wait for the Lord's guidance. I said the Lord's prayer tonight with Merry, and it really covers everything. Jesus is the way.
From The Inside Out - Phillips, Craig, and Dean
A thousand times I've failed
Still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in your grace
Everlasting,
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending,
Your glory goes beyond all fame
My heart and my soul,
I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out
Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise
Everlasting,
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending,
Your glory goes beyond all fame
Everlasting,
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending,
Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out Lord, my soul cries out
My soul cries out, my soul cries out to You
My soul cries out, my soul cries out
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
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Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. ~ Philippians 4:8, NLT
Heart Of Worship - Michael W Smith
Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. ~ Philippians 4:8, NLT
Pure and lovely, how many of us fix our thoughts on things that are pure and lovely. I love these words, pure and lovely. I stride to be my father's daughter each day. I try to accept my faults and ask forgiveness. This is the true and most meaningful part of being a Christian. Forgiveness. Allowing myself to ask for and accept forgiveness, allows me to give forgiveness readily. I hold no grudge, and I keep no regrets. Paul and Timothy's words to the Philippians..... I love that these words and Jesus works stand the test of time. Proving he is always there, he always cares.
When the music fades
all is stripped away
and I simply come
longing just to bring
something that's of worth
that will bless your heart
I’ll bring you more than a song
for a song in itself
is not what you have required
you search much deeper within
through the way things appear
you're looking into my heart
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
and it's all about you
It's all about you, Jesus
I'm sorry Lord for the things I’ve made it
when it's all about you
it's all about you, Jesus
King of endless worth
no one could express
how much you deserve
though I’m weak and poor
all I have is yours
every single breath
all is stripped away
and I simply come
longing just to bring
something that's of worth
that will bless your heart
I’ll bring you more than a song
for a song in itself
is not what you have required
you search much deeper within
through the way things appear
you're looking into my heart
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
and it's all about you
It's all about you, Jesus
I'm sorry Lord for the things I’ve made it
when it's all about you
it's all about you, Jesus
King of endless worth
no one could express
how much you deserve
though I’m weak and poor
all I have is yours
every single breath
Monday, June 18, 2012
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Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. —Psalm 119:11
This Psalm screams to me, I hear you in my evening yesterday when my son exhausted my energy and patience. He was tired, whiny, crying about everything. Yes, he is 7. No he cannot be disrespectful, he cannot yell at me, he cannot shake my shoulders..... he cannot get away with his behavior. Does he have a reason for his behavior? Yes is the behavior acceptable No... I know I am not alone, I pulled patience out of my toes. I have no idea where it came from. But I laid down with my son, calmed him, loved him, and told him he was awesome without the crying and whining, God watches over all of us....His love will cover all, and continue to come.
"Love Has Come" - Mark Shultz
Well, I know this life is filled with sorrow
And there are days when the pain just lasts and lasts
But I know there will come a day
When all our tears are washed away with a break in the clouds
His glory coming down and in that moment
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
That God is love and love has come for us all
Every heart set free, every one will see
That God is love and love has come for us all
For anybody who has ever lost a loved one
And you feel like you had to let go too soon
I know it hurts to say goodbye
But don't you know it's just a matter of time till the tears are gonna end
You'll see them once again and in that moment
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
That God is love and love has come for us all
Every heart set free, every one will see
That God is love and love has come for us all
Oh, and on that day we will stand amazed
At our Savior, God and King
Just to see the face of amazing grace
As our hearts rise up and sing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Thank You for the cross
Singing glory, glory, hallelujah
Christ has paid the cost
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Thank You for the cross
Singing glory, glory
Christ has paid the cost
And every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
That God is love and love has come for us all
Every heart set free, every one will see
That God is love and love has come for us all
Love has come for us all
Love has come for us all
And every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
God is love and love has come for us all
Every heart set free, every one will see
God is love and love has come for us all
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
God is love and love has come for us all
Every heart set free, every one will see
God is love and love has come for us all
Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. —Psalm 119:11
This Psalm screams to me, I hear you in my evening yesterday when my son exhausted my energy and patience. He was tired, whiny, crying about everything. Yes, he is 7. No he cannot be disrespectful, he cannot yell at me, he cannot shake my shoulders..... he cannot get away with his behavior. Does he have a reason for his behavior? Yes is the behavior acceptable No... I know I am not alone, I pulled patience out of my toes. I have no idea where it came from. But I laid down with my son, calmed him, loved him, and told him he was awesome without the crying and whining, God watches over all of us....His love will cover all, and continue to come.
"Love Has Come" - Mark Shultz
Well, I know this life is filled with sorrow
And there are days when the pain just lasts and lasts
But I know there will come a day
When all our tears are washed away with a break in the clouds
His glory coming down and in that moment
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
That God is love and love has come for us all
Every heart set free, every one will see
That God is love and love has come for us all
For anybody who has ever lost a loved one
And you feel like you had to let go too soon
I know it hurts to say goodbye
But don't you know it's just a matter of time till the tears are gonna end
You'll see them once again and in that moment
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
That God is love and love has come for us all
Every heart set free, every one will see
That God is love and love has come for us all
Oh, and on that day we will stand amazed
At our Savior, God and King
Just to see the face of amazing grace
As our hearts rise up and sing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Thank You for the cross
Singing glory, glory, hallelujah
Christ has paid the cost
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Thank You for the cross
Singing glory, glory
Christ has paid the cost
And every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
That God is love and love has come for us all
Every heart set free, every one will see
That God is love and love has come for us all
Love has come for us all
Love has come for us all
And every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
God is love and love has come for us all
Every heart set free, every one will see
God is love and love has come for us all
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
God is love and love has come for us all
Every heart set free, every one will see
God is love and love has come for us all
Sunday, June 17, 2012
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This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9
A father's love, strong, infallible, unconditional......Today on Fathers Day ~ think of The Father, and his love for his son, and without his guidance and perseverance in me, continuing to meet me wherever I may be. Is undeniable! The thought of allowing my son to be sacrificed is crazy, but he did, for me.
When I face hard times, hard decisions, and wonder where my strength comes from I look up. I get down on my knees and thank him for never letting me go, and continuing to show me the way.
"You Never Let Go" - Matt Redman
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won't turn back
I know You are near
And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear?
Whom then shall I fear?
[Chorus:]
Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me
And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We'll live to know You here on the earth
[Chorus:]
Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You
[Chorus: 2x]
Happy Father's Day - to all the special men in my life who share this day....
Thursday, June 14, 2012
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23
This is one of my most favorite verses. It is everything I strive to be. It is everything I look for in friendships.
I know I fall short and I pray to raise up. I heard this song twice today. The first time my nephew referred to me when it was playing and I was touched, the second time just after a conversation with my BFF.... I know he have me her....she is such an amazing person who demonstrates the fruits of the spirit everyday......xoxo Jamie
Dave Barnes- God Gave Me You
I've been a walking heartache
I've made a mess of me
The person that I've been lately
Ain't who I wanna be
But you stay here right beside me
Watch as the storm goes through
And I need you
God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
For when I think I've lost my way
There are no words here left to say, it's true
God gave me you
There's more here than what we're seeing
A divine conspiracy
That you, an angel, lovely
Could somehow fall for me
You'll always be love's great martyr
I'll be the flattered fool
And I need you
God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
For when I think I've lost my way
There are no words here left to say, it's true
God gave me you
On my own I'm only half of what I could be
I can't do without you
We are stitched together and what love has tethered
I could never undo
God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
For when I think I've lost my way
There are no words here left to say, it's true
God gave me you
Gave me you
Gave me you
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23
This is one of my most favorite verses. It is everything I strive to be. It is everything I look for in friendships.
I know I fall short and I pray to raise up. I heard this song twice today. The first time my nephew referred to me when it was playing and I was touched, the second time just after a conversation with my BFF.... I know he have me her....she is such an amazing person who demonstrates the fruits of the spirit everyday......xoxo Jamie
Dave Barnes- God Gave Me You
I've been a walking heartache
I've made a mess of me
The person that I've been lately
Ain't who I wanna be
But you stay here right beside me
Watch as the storm goes through
And I need you
God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
For when I think I've lost my way
There are no words here left to say, it's true
God gave me you
There's more here than what we're seeing
A divine conspiracy
That you, an angel, lovely
Could somehow fall for me
You'll always be love's great martyr
I'll be the flattered fool
And I need you
God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
For when I think I've lost my way
There are no words here left to say, it's true
God gave me you
On my own I'm only half of what I could be
I can't do without you
We are stitched together and what love has tethered
I could never undo
God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
For when I think I've lost my way
There are no words here left to say, it's true
God gave me you
Gave me you
Gave me you
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 13, 2012
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But those who hope in the Lord, will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Soar on the wings like eagles, the never ending strength that you thought you didn't have. The strength from your toes. Hope in the Lord, the everlasting God, the giver of all. He renews each day, and opens his arms for you to fulfill his destiny. I forget this all the time. I get frustrated with his timing, and get impatient for wanting it now, or jumping on something that feels so right so fast, only to see his path is not mine. Later in Isaiah 55:8 he tell us "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. This reminder is necessary when I am ready to jump or run down a path that feels right. Today I will stay focused on work, school, kids....I will finish what I started. His promise will be forfilled. I will not want for anything. All in good time.....All in good time.........
Lincoln Brewster - Everlasting God
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our strong deliverer.
You are the everlasting God,
The everlasting God.
You do not faint,
You won't grow weary.
You're the defender of the weak,
You comfort those in need,
You lift us up on wings like eagles.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our strong deliverer.
You are the everlasting God,
The everlasting God.
You do not faint,
You won't grow weary.
You're the defender of the weak,
You comfort those in need,
You lift us up on wings like eagles.
You are the everlasting God,
The everlasting God,
The everlasting God,
The everlasting...
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
(child speaking)
The Lord is the everlasting God,
The creator of all the Earth,
He never grows weak or weary,
No one can measure the depths of His understanding,
He gives power to the weak, and strength to the powerless,
Even youth will become weak and tired,
And young men will fall in exhaustion,
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength,
They will soar high on wings like eagles,
They will run and not grow weary,
They will walk and not faint,
But those who hope in the Lord, will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Soar on the wings like eagles, the never ending strength that you thought you didn't have. The strength from your toes. Hope in the Lord, the everlasting God, the giver of all. He renews each day, and opens his arms for you to fulfill his destiny. I forget this all the time. I get frustrated with his timing, and get impatient for wanting it now, or jumping on something that feels so right so fast, only to see his path is not mine. Later in Isaiah 55:8 he tell us "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. This reminder is necessary when I am ready to jump or run down a path that feels right. Today I will stay focused on work, school, kids....I will finish what I started. His promise will be forfilled. I will not want for anything. All in good time.....All in good time.........
Lincoln Brewster - Everlasting God
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our strong deliverer.
You are the everlasting God,
The everlasting God.
You do not faint,
You won't grow weary.
You're the defender of the weak,
You comfort those in need,
You lift us up on wings like eagles.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our strong deliverer.
You are the everlasting God,
The everlasting God.
You do not faint,
You won't grow weary.
You're the defender of the weak,
You comfort those in need,
You lift us up on wings like eagles.
You are the everlasting God,
The everlasting God,
The everlasting God,
The everlasting...
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
(child speaking)
The Lord is the everlasting God,
The creator of all the Earth,
He never grows weak or weary,
No one can measure the depths of His understanding,
He gives power to the weak, and strength to the powerless,
Even youth will become weak and tired,
And young men will fall in exhaustion,
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength,
They will soar high on wings like eagles,
They will run and not grow weary,
They will walk and not faint,
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 12, 2012
The Next Chapter
"We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure." 2 Corinthians 4:7a
Sometimes we all feel broken, beaten....whether physical, mentally, emotionally ..... As a child you fall and scrap your knee, as an adult someone's sharp tongue may hurt you. We all have to have thick skin and like a duck let it roll off.... But we have the light, Jesus is in all of us.... Our sins keep us from him, our request for forgiveness draws us closer ... My prayer today is for patience in my impatience knowing he is there to help me and guide me along through my brokenness. I am a treasure! His love never fails.
Love Never Fails - Brandon Heath
Love is not proud
Love does not boast
Love after all
Matters the most
Love does not run
Love does not hide
Love does not keep
Locked inside
Love is the river that flows through
Love never fails you
Love will sustain
Love will provide
Love will not cease
At the end of time
Love will protect
Love always hopes
Love still believes
When you don't
Love is the arms that are holding you
Love never fails you
When my heart won't make a sound
When I can't turn back around
When the sky is falling down
Nothing is greater than this
Greater than this
Love is right here
Love is alive
Love is the way
The truth the life
Love is the river than flows through
Love is the arms that are holding you
Love is the place you will fly to
Love never fails you
"We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure." 2 Corinthians 4:7a
Sometimes we all feel broken, beaten....whether physical, mentally, emotionally ..... As a child you fall and scrap your knee, as an adult someone's sharp tongue may hurt you. We all have to have thick skin and like a duck let it roll off.... But we have the light, Jesus is in all of us.... Our sins keep us from him, our request for forgiveness draws us closer ... My prayer today is for patience in my impatience knowing he is there to help me and guide me along through my brokenness. I am a treasure! His love never fails.
Love Never Fails - Brandon Heath
Love is not proud
Love does not boast
Love after all
Matters the most
Love does not run
Love does not hide
Love does not keep
Locked inside
Love is the river that flows through
Love never fails you
Love will sustain
Love will provide
Love will not cease
At the end of time
Love will protect
Love always hopes
Love still believes
When you don't
Love is the arms that are holding you
Love never fails you
When my heart won't make a sound
When I can't turn back around
When the sky is falling down
Nothing is greater than this
Greater than this
Love is right here
Love is alive
Love is the way
The truth the life
Love is the river than flows through
Love is the arms that are holding you
Love is the place you will fly to
Love never fails you
Monday, June 11, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 11, 2012
The Next Chapter
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
This is interesting..... I never know who is listening or how everything is connected. On Saturday I caught up with my cousin Cathy, she was displaced with hurricane Irene in 2011. I was thinking..... Is she ok? How will she survive....after talking to her for just a few minutes I realized outlook and perspective is everything.... Instead of saying homeless., she says home-free and welcoming whatever lays ahead :-) I realized I needed to listen and benefit from her.
Listen to the Sound - Building 429
Are you in over your head?
Are you on water so deep your drowning?
Do you think you've been left,
And there is no one to feel your hurting?
Well everybody has been there
And everybody's felt lost
If you're in over your head
Lift it up
Lift it up
(Chorus)
Oh, listen to the sound of hope
That's rising up
Over your old horizon
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
And listen to the sound of a new beginning of
This is where the old is ending
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
ooohh ooohh oohh
I hear you say your alone
I hear you sayin' that you'll never make it
I've got to tell you you're wrong
Cuz I have been down this path you're taking
You'll never know what Faith is
Till you don't understand
Sometimes it takes the silence
To finally hear His plans
(Chorus)
Oh, listen to the sound of hope
That's rising up
Over your old horizon
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
And listen to the sound of a new beginning of
This is where the old is ending
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
ohhh oohh ohhh
Amazing Grace
How sweet the sound
I once was lost
But now I'm found
Amazing Grace
How sweet the sound
I once was lost
But now I'm found
(Chorus)
Oh, listen to the sound of hope
That's rising up
Over your old horizon
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
And listen to the sound of a new beginning of
This is where the old is ending
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
ooohh oohh oooh
His grace is reaching for us
His grace is reaching out
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
Wherever your are...
His grace is reaching for us
His grace is reaching out
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
Wherever your are...
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
This is interesting..... I never know who is listening or how everything is connected. On Saturday I caught up with my cousin Cathy, she was displaced with hurricane Irene in 2011. I was thinking..... Is she ok? How will she survive....after talking to her for just a few minutes I realized outlook and perspective is everything.... Instead of saying homeless., she says home-free and welcoming whatever lays ahead :-) I realized I needed to listen and benefit from her.
Listen to the Sound - Building 429
Are you in over your head?
Are you on water so deep your drowning?
Do you think you've been left,
And there is no one to feel your hurting?
Well everybody has been there
And everybody's felt lost
If you're in over your head
Lift it up
Lift it up
(Chorus)
Oh, listen to the sound of hope
That's rising up
Over your old horizon
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
And listen to the sound of a new beginning of
This is where the old is ending
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
ooohh ooohh oohh
I hear you say your alone
I hear you sayin' that you'll never make it
I've got to tell you you're wrong
Cuz I have been down this path you're taking
You'll never know what Faith is
Till you don't understand
Sometimes it takes the silence
To finally hear His plans
(Chorus)
Oh, listen to the sound of hope
That's rising up
Over your old horizon
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
And listen to the sound of a new beginning of
This is where the old is ending
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
ohhh oohh ohhh
Amazing Grace
How sweet the sound
I once was lost
But now I'm found
Amazing Grace
How sweet the sound
I once was lost
But now I'm found
(Chorus)
Oh, listen to the sound of hope
That's rising up
Over your old horizon
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
And listen to the sound of a new beginning of
This is where the old is ending
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
ooohh oohh oooh
His grace is reaching for us
His grace is reaching out
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
Wherever your are...
His grace is reaching for us
His grace is reaching out
Listen to the sound
Listen to the sound
Wherever your are...
Sunday, June 10, 2012
The Next Chapter -June 10, 2012
The Next Chapter
Wow what a day! Merry's team played a great game down 8 players to 11, and won :-) Merry hit a double and played awesome at shortstop!
Merry, Jack, Robert (my nephew visiting from FL) and myself went to Fenway Park for their(all 3 of them) first RED SOX game! Although the Sox lost it was still awesome! So much fun... Great super great seats!
Days like today I offer extra praise and thanks for the opportunities to make these things happen! They will always remember today!
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
You Are Good
Lord You are Good
And your mercy endureth forever
Lord You are good
And your mercy endureth forever
(Repeat 3xs)
From every nation and every tongue
From generation to generation
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are.
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are
And You are Good.
You are good all the time
and all the time, You are good.
Wow what a day! Merry's team played a great game down 8 players to 11, and won :-) Merry hit a double and played awesome at shortstop!
Merry, Jack, Robert (my nephew visiting from FL) and myself went to Fenway Park for their(all 3 of them) first RED SOX game! Although the Sox lost it was still awesome! So much fun... Great super great seats!
Days like today I offer extra praise and thanks for the opportunities to make these things happen! They will always remember today!
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
You Are Good
Lord You are Good
And your mercy endureth forever
Lord You are good
And your mercy endureth forever
(Repeat 3xs)
From every nation and every tongue
From generation to generation
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are.
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are
And You are Good.
You are good all the time
and all the time, You are good.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 9, 2012
The Next Chapter
Sorry I got caught up in homework last night until after midnight. So I missed posting....
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
I used this verse today, 1) is was the daily devotion in Jesus Calling (for kids) which is a devotion we try and read everyday. 2) it speaks to me toward my own sins, and the out pouring of love I receive from my friends and family and above all our God. Love is the key to the kingdom of God. He loves us, we are chosen, we don't have to earn it, we can mess up, and we are forgiven. We are the voice, the hands, the feet for Christ.......
Mercy Me - "Won't You Be My Love"
When you fall asleep tonight
In your warm and cozy room
Know that I'm awake
And I've got no shelter and no food
I am not alone
My friends are broke and lost
Looking for someone to lead them to my cross
I need your help, I need your help
Sorry I got caught up in homework last night until after midnight. So I missed posting....
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
I used this verse today, 1) is was the daily devotion in Jesus Calling (for kids) which is a devotion we try and read everyday. 2) it speaks to me toward my own sins, and the out pouring of love I receive from my friends and family and above all our God. Love is the key to the kingdom of God. He loves us, we are chosen, we don't have to earn it, we can mess up, and we are forgiven. We are the voice, the hands, the feet for Christ.......
Mercy Me - "Won't You Be My Love"
When you fall asleep tonight
In your warm and cozy room
Know that I'm awake
And I've got no shelter and no food
I am not alone
My friends are broke and lost
Looking for someone to lead them to my cross
I need your help, I need your help
Won't you be My voice calling
Won't you be My hands healing
Won't you be My feet walking into a broken world
Won't you be My chain-breaker
Won't you be My peacemaker
Won't you be My hope and joy
Won't you be My Love
The other side of the world
She is just a few days old
A helpless little girl
With no family of her own
She is not to blame for the journey she is on
Her life is no mistake
Won't you lead her to My cross?
Won't you be My voice calling
Won't you be My hands healing
Won't you be My feet walking into a broken world
Won't you be My chain-breaker
Won't you be My peacemaker
Won't you be My hope and joy
Won't you be My Love
To those I call My own
To those I've set aside
As spotless without blame
The chosen ones My bride
We will be Your voice calling
We will be Your hands healing
We will be Your feet walking into a broken world
We will be Your chain-breaker
We will be Your peacemaker
We will be Your hope and joy
We will be Your love
Won't you be My hands healing
Won't you be My feet walking into a broken world
Won't you be My chain-breaker
Won't you be My peacemaker
Won't you be My hope and joy
Won't you be My Love
The other side of the world
She is just a few days old
A helpless little girl
With no family of her own
She is not to blame for the journey she is on
Her life is no mistake
Won't you lead her to My cross?
Won't you be My voice calling
Won't you be My hands healing
Won't you be My feet walking into a broken world
Won't you be My chain-breaker
Won't you be My peacemaker
Won't you be My hope and joy
Won't you be My Love
To those I call My own
To those I've set aside
As spotless without blame
The chosen ones My bride
We will be Your voice calling
We will be Your hands healing
We will be Your feet walking into a broken world
We will be Your chain-breaker
We will be Your peacemaker
We will be Your hope and joy
We will be Your love
Thursday, June 7, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 7, 2012
The Next Chapter
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Words to live by....... Today I tested this.... Today it was Merry & Jack 0-60
One second seemingly normal the next running out of karate both of them a minute a part!?!?
Not know what happened or trying not to fuel the fire, they did that for themselves by talking back to the Sansei.... We left. They yell at each other and cried about their worst day ever...... The drama. Usually I play right into this. Falling right into yelling and getting caught up into their drama!
Keeping quiet and praying for peace on the way home.... We regained composure and we were able to talk about the day.... Small victories.
Casting Crowns - Praise You in This Storm
I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You
But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Words to live by....... Today I tested this.... Today it was Merry & Jack 0-60
One second seemingly normal the next running out of karate both of them a minute a part!?!?
Not know what happened or trying not to fuel the fire, they did that for themselves by talking back to the Sansei.... We left. They yell at each other and cried about their worst day ever...... The drama. Usually I play right into this. Falling right into yelling and getting caught up into their drama!
Keeping quiet and praying for peace on the way home.... We regained composure and we were able to talk about the day.... Small victories.
Casting Crowns - Praise You in This Storm
I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You
But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 6, 2012
The Next Chapter
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs - 11:2
Disgrace is a strong word, but the right word when you really think about it. How many times have I opened my mouth thinking I have the answer...... Only to put my foot in my mouth.
Admitting fault or unknown is not easy, but a lesson learned. Yesterday after a rough morning in the car we(the kids and I) asked God for help. Giving up control asking him to take my faults and letting it go. Merry said how peaceful it has been since and Wow isn't that scary! We asked God for help and he helped!!!
Overcome - Ross Parsley & The Desperation Band.
Seated above, enthroned in the Father's love
Destined to die, poured out for all mankind
God's only son perfect and spotless one
He never sinned, but suffered as if He did
All authority, every victory is Yours
All authority, every victory is Yours
CHORUS:
Savior, worthy of honor and glory, worthy of all our praise, You overcame
Jesus, awesome in power forever,awesome and great is Your name, You overcame
Power in hand speaking the Father's plan
You're sending us out, light in this broken land
We will overcome by the blood of the Lamb
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs - 11:2
Disgrace is a strong word, but the right word when you really think about it. How many times have I opened my mouth thinking I have the answer...... Only to put my foot in my mouth.
Admitting fault or unknown is not easy, but a lesson learned. Yesterday after a rough morning in the car we(the kids and I) asked God for help. Giving up control asking him to take my faults and letting it go. Merry said how peaceful it has been since and Wow isn't that scary! We asked God for help and he helped!!!
Overcome - Ross Parsley & The Desperation Band.
Seated above, enthroned in the Father's love
Destined to die, poured out for all mankind
God's only son perfect and spotless one
He never sinned, but suffered as if He did
All authority, every victory is Yours
All authority, every victory is Yours
CHORUS:
Savior, worthy of honor and glory, worthy of all our praise, You overcame
Jesus, awesome in power forever,awesome and great is Your name, You overcame
Power in hand speaking the Father's plan
You're sending us out, light in this broken land
We will overcome by the blood of the Lamb
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 5, 2012
The Next Chapter
The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God's help be encouraged.~ Psalm 69:32
0-60...... Stay calm stay calm stay calm EXPLODE.....!!!!!
This was my morning. I will again give this my life my addictions my fear my anxiety my longing to you my God.... I have hope for peace for love for happiness.... I am encouraged to be open to your word. I asked Jesus to teach me his ways this morning.... Silly me.....they are laid out in the manual of life..... The Bible. I am humbled.
Addison Road ~ Hope Now
If everything comes down to love
Then just what am I afraid of?
When I call out your name
Something inside awakes in my soul
How quickly I forget I'm yours
I'm not my own
I've been carried by you
All my life
Everything rides on hope now
Everything rides on faith somehow
When the world has broken me down
Your love sets me free
When my life is like a storm
Rising waters all I want is the shore
You say I'll be ok
And make it through the rain
You are my shelter from the storm
I'm not my own
I've been carried by you
All my life
You've become my heart's desire
And I will sing your praises higher
Cause your love sets me free
Your love sets me free
Your love sets me free
The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God's help be encouraged.~ Psalm 69:32
0-60...... Stay calm stay calm stay calm EXPLODE.....!!!!!
This was my morning. I will again give this my life my addictions my fear my anxiety my longing to you my God.... I have hope for peace for love for happiness.... I am encouraged to be open to your word. I asked Jesus to teach me his ways this morning.... Silly me.....they are laid out in the manual of life..... The Bible. I am humbled.
Addison Road ~ Hope Now
If everything comes down to love
Then just what am I afraid of?
When I call out your name
Something inside awakes in my soul
How quickly I forget I'm yours
I'm not my own
I've been carried by you
All my life
Everything rides on hope now
Everything rides on faith somehow
When the world has broken me down
Your love sets me free
When my life is like a storm
Rising waters all I want is the shore
You say I'll be ok
And make it through the rain
You are my shelter from the storm
I'm not my own
I've been carried by you
All my life
You've become my heart's desire
And I will sing your praises higher
Cause your love sets me free
Your love sets me free
Your love sets me free
Sunday, June 3, 2012
The Next Chapter ~ June 3, 2012
The Next Chapter
Where do I start today? My mind is racing, my heart is heavy, my thoughts are scattered..... Many things today. Lessons learned? Everytime I crack open door, a flood of memories and feelings rush back in. Why do I continue to think "I got this covered" and then I crash. This verse came to mind after struggling today with my own mind, then I got a call about someone I know needing prayers for her family, struggle with life threatenting injuries due to an accident. I am reminded about how precious life is, and how quickly it can turn on a dime.
These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. ~ 1 Corinthians 10:11-14
I take this verse as a reminder that I can learn from others struggles, and I can stop pretending I got my life and feelings in check. I will continue to heal, and I can be a friend to another in need. God is faithful, he is providing me a way to endure.
To God Alone - Aaron Shust
Can You take me by the hand?
Can You use me as I am?
Break me into who You want me to be
When the time is finally right
Will You open up my eyes
And show me everything You want me to see?
This life is not my own
To God alone be the glory
To God alone be the praise
Everything I say and do
Let it be all for You
The glory is Yours alone
Yours alone
Take the offering I bring
You want more than what I sing
Can I give You every part of me?
Turn these pennies into gold
Take this life I call my own
Until I'm running after Your heart
I'm needing to let go
To God alone be the glory
To God alone be the praise
Everything I say and do
Let it be all for You
The glory is Yours alone
We will rise and we will fall
But You remain after all
You're glorious and beautiful
You're beautiful
To God alone be the glory
To God alone be the praise
Everything I say and do
Let it be all for You
The glory is Yours alone
The glory is Yours alone
Yours alone
Yours alone
Where do I start today? My mind is racing, my heart is heavy, my thoughts are scattered..... Many things today. Lessons learned? Everytime I crack open door, a flood of memories and feelings rush back in. Why do I continue to think "I got this covered" and then I crash. This verse came to mind after struggling today with my own mind, then I got a call about someone I know needing prayers for her family, struggle with life threatenting injuries due to an accident. I am reminded about how precious life is, and how quickly it can turn on a dime.
These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. ~ 1 Corinthians 10:11-14
I take this verse as a reminder that I can learn from others struggles, and I can stop pretending I got my life and feelings in check. I will continue to heal, and I can be a friend to another in need. God is faithful, he is providing me a way to endure.
To God Alone - Aaron Shust
Can You take me by the hand?
Can You use me as I am?
Break me into who You want me to be
When the time is finally right
Will You open up my eyes
And show me everything You want me to see?
This life is not my own
To God alone be the glory
To God alone be the praise
Everything I say and do
Let it be all for You
The glory is Yours alone
Yours alone
Take the offering I bring
You want more than what I sing
Can I give You every part of me?
Turn these pennies into gold
Take this life I call my own
Until I'm running after Your heart
I'm needing to let go
To God alone be the glory
To God alone be the praise
Everything I say and do
Let it be all for You
The glory is Yours alone
We will rise and we will fall
But You remain after all
You're glorious and beautiful
You're beautiful
To God alone be the glory
To God alone be the praise
Everything I say and do
Let it be all for You
The glory is Yours alone
The glory is Yours alone
Yours alone
Yours alone
Saturday, June 2, 2012
The Next Chapter - June 2, 2012
The Next Chapter
I missed yesterday. Busy at work, & home. Then out to see Marc Cohen. It was a nice time.
Bittersweet the show. The last time I was there I was not single and it brought back some memories, then the feelings of why am I single again. It starting me thinking about reconnecting with certain people from my past, and then thinking why, why do I feel the need to seek companionship? Why, because at times, don't think I can be ok in my own space in my own skin. I am always taking care of everyone around me, kids, friends. Not in a bad way, I love being a mom and I am grateful to have an amazing circle of friends. But sometimes you are alone, and there is nowhere to hid from yourself. "Wherever you go, there you are" You are always with you, you cannot escape yourself. I better be ok with myself. I am always with me. I will work through my pain and loneliness and focus on my walk with Christ. God will revel each step as I am ready for it.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3 - 4
Be OK - Ingrid Michaelson
I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today
I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today
I just want to feel today, feel today, feel today
I just want to feel something today
I just want to feel today, feel today, feel today
I just want to feel something today
Open me up and you will see
I'm a gallery of broken hearts
I'm beyond repair, let me be
And give me back my broken parts
I just want to know today, know today, know today
I just want to know something today
I just want to know today, know today, know today
Know that maybe I will be ok
Just give me back my pieces
Just give them back to me please
Just give me back my pieces
And let me hold my broken parts
I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today
I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today
I just want to feel today, feel today, feel today
I just want to feel something today
I just want to know today, know today, know today
Know that maybe I will be ok
Know that maybe I will be ok
Know that maybe I will be ok
I missed yesterday. Busy at work, & home. Then out to see Marc Cohen. It was a nice time.
Bittersweet the show. The last time I was there I was not single and it brought back some memories, then the feelings of why am I single again. It starting me thinking about reconnecting with certain people from my past, and then thinking why, why do I feel the need to seek companionship? Why, because at times, don't think I can be ok in my own space in my own skin. I am always taking care of everyone around me, kids, friends. Not in a bad way, I love being a mom and I am grateful to have an amazing circle of friends. But sometimes you are alone, and there is nowhere to hid from yourself. "Wherever you go, there you are" You are always with you, you cannot escape yourself. I better be ok with myself. I am always with me. I will work through my pain and loneliness and focus on my walk with Christ. God will revel each step as I am ready for it.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3 - 4
Be OK - Ingrid Michaelson
I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today
I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today
I just want to feel today, feel today, feel today
I just want to feel something today
I just want to feel today, feel today, feel today
I just want to feel something today
Open me up and you will see
I'm a gallery of broken hearts
I'm beyond repair, let me be
And give me back my broken parts
I just want to know today, know today, know today
I just want to know something today
I just want to know today, know today, know today
Know that maybe I will be ok
Just give me back my pieces
Just give them back to me please
Just give me back my pieces
And let me hold my broken parts
I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today
I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today
I just want to feel today, feel today, feel today
I just want to feel something today
I just want to know today, know today, know today
Know that maybe I will be ok
Know that maybe I will be ok
Know that maybe I will be ok
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