| It's funny because I would say that I'm a musical person, but I haven't picked up an instrument or sang in such a long time. But the thing is, music has always been integrated in my life in some way, especially when it comes to my walk with God. My mom once told me that praise is what opens the door to your heart to God. Lately, this song has been circulating in my head. (Remember Vineyard?) Yet I Will Praise You
By Andy Park I will praise You Lord my God
Even in my brokenness I will praise You Lord
I will praise You Lord my God
Even in my desperation I will praise You Lord
And I can't understand All that You allow
I just can't see the reason
But my life is in Your hands
And though I cannot see You
I choose to trust You Even when my heart is torn I will praise (trust) You Lord
Even when I feel deserted I will praise (trust) You Lord
Even in my darkest valley I will praise (trust) You Lord
And when my world is shattered and it seems all hope is gone
Yet I will praise You Lord I will trust You Lord my God
Even in my loneliness I will trust You Lord
I will trust You Lord my God
Even when I cannot hear You I will trust You Lord
And I will not forget
That You hung on a cross
Lord You bled and died for me
And if I have to suffer
I know that You've been there
And I know that You're here now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8SADbTESWA
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| Lately, I've been meditating on the words from Brooke Fraser's song, Faithful (from her newest album, Albertine). This past weekend was a very difficult and painful one for me to face. I don't want to get into too much detail about it, but I do want to share that although I felt so physically and emotionally drained from the activities/occurrences of this past weekend, it was a time of true spiritual refreshment. If anything, I could sense that everything in my life is held in the palm of God's hands. I can literally see how much He has shielded and blessed me. I hope her song will speak to you as well... Faithful
There's distance in the air and I cannot make it leave
I wave my arms' round about me and blow with all my might
I cannot sense you close, though I know you're always here
But the comfort of you near is what I long for
When I can't feel you, I have learned to reach out just the same
When I can't hear you, I know you still hear everyword I pray
And I want you more than I want to live another day
And as I wait for you maybe I'm made more faithful
All the folly of the past, though I know it is undone
I still feel the guilty one, still trying to make it right
So I whisper soft your name, let it roll around my tongue,
Knowing you're the only one who knows me
You know me
Show me how I should live this
Show me where I should walk
I count this world as loss to me
You are all I want
You are all I want
One last thing: Have you ever felt like you had a characteristic that was your strength and weakness? For example, I always tell my sister, Esther, that she is nice to a detriment.  (Sis: Maybe this isn't the case anymore? Haha!  ) Most people who know me well, know that I am a talkative person. Sometimes, I get myself into trouble. It's to a point where I am too transparent! (Grace, you know what I am talking about!  ) Oh well. I would rather live my truth than any lie. Although this is one of my character flaws, I've realized that it is also one that keeps me sane. If I am feeling any annoyance, anger or sadness, I have to get it out. (It's like vomit. Once you get it out, you feel so much better!) With that final note, I must say that I feel much better! I hope that whoever is still reading this is feeling encouraged!
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| These are my thoughts everyday... This is kind of fun! It's like stream of consciousness therapy. Try it and let me know how it goes for you! www.wordle.net 
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| Finally, my claim to fame! http://www.k9puppyplanet.com/Brags.html Okay, so we're not really famous, but Bella and I are on this page. There are two pictures of Bella. Obviously, the first one is easy to find. Can you find the other one? :) |
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