I don't know how this post is going to turn out because it is so raw to me, my mind hasn't wrapped around it yet. But this post needs an introduction...
Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma - a rare disease that is only found in 3-4 cases per year, is a histologically benign but locally aggressive vascular tumor that grows in the back of the nasal cavity. (wikipedia)
My best friend from back in Allentown, PA was just diagnosed with this rare, but potentially life-threatening disease. He told me about this diagnosis a couple weeks ago and I have been praying for his health and his trust and strength in God in this situation. But it seemed like a very vague prayer because I didn't know exactly what was going on. I still don't know all of the "specs" but I sat down with him at lunch today and he told me about it. Basically it boils down to this. The 8 hour surgery to remove the tumor behind his right cheek is dangerously close to his interior carotid artery. For those who don't know what is, basically it's a very very important artery in your head and if it is damaged or touched, it usually only ends in a fatality. So this surgery is very dangerous. My friend will be going to see a specialist at the University of Pennsylvania in December in order to see what the doctor says and if he trusts the doctor to do the surgery. As I was sitting there and listening to him talk about this whole situation, it occurred to me. My friend has to make a decision that could change his life... or take it. If he does go ahead and decide to do the surgery, he could wake up, or he could not wake up. I am paralyzed by this thought. As a 22 year old "kid", I am baffled by that decision he has to make. I'm sitting there thinking, (if this was me) "I have to make a decision that could possibly kill me."
Put yourself in his shoes if you haven't already. I love this guy so much, I want to be selfish and say, don't do it, I want you here on this Earth. I want to hang out. I want to go to the mall and eat Sesame chicken like we always do when we come home. Or go to Chris' Diner at 2am and play photohunt, or go to Applebee's after 9 to get half-price appetizers, or the countless other things we do. But then he said this... "But i've surrendered everything to God. God, You want me to stop going to school? Ok, you can have school. You want me to stop playing soccer? Ok, you can have soccer. You want me to potentially give up my life God? Ok Lord, you can have my life." In Mat Kearney's song "All I Have" it says, "All I have, all I have, all I have, well, you know it's yours..." Can you sing that song... and MEAN IT?! I'm just not gonna answer that question myself right now...
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Ya know folks. I wish I could say that is how I would react, or how I would handle that. Now I'm not here to boast about my best friend or about how spiritual he is. Galatians 6:14 tells me to boast in one thing... the Cross of Christ. But use it as a way to measure where you're at.
I can only think about when God told Abraham to sacrifice his son. I can't even imagine hearing that from God. I know God speaks to me in a small voice, but if I were to hear God say that to me now, I would laugh and think that I'm hearing voices. Well... what if you were listening to God and he said, "hey buddy. I want you to sacrifice your life. Ok? Ok thanks." Hmmm... how would you react. I know I would immediately be thinking selfish thoughts. All MY plans, "My ways are not your ways" God says, all my things, "everything you have I have given to you" God says, all my family members, "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Blessed be the name of the Lord."
I feel like my mind is in Iraq right now... mind grenades going off everywhere in my head. This hasn't even soaked in yet. Prolly won't for awhile.
Lord, Thank you for the many blessings you've given me. Thank you for safety. But if I do face something like this in the future, give me the strength to step up and be the man of God you want me to be. Blessed be the name of the Lord! Amen.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
"The Secret of Spiritual Consistency"
I was reading this morning from Oswald Chambers "My Utmost For His Highest" and this was the entry for today. Consistency is something that I always struggle with, occasionally. I am pretty good with being consistent, but I'm also consistently missing a day or two here and there. Not very good. But today's entry talked about the how to fix it or to find what we need to find in order to be spiritually consistent...
"Most of us are not consistent spiritually because we are more concerned about being consistent externally. In the external expression of things, Paul lived in the basement, while his critics lived on the upper level. And these two levels do not begin to touch each other. But Paul's consistency was the agony of God in the redemption of the world, namely, the Cross of Christ."
When I read that, I think about all of the times that I am inconsistent externally and that directly correlates to my spiritual consistency. And then I look at Paul. He lived in a basement, he wasn't treated the best lets just say. Yet he was so solid. Now obviously that's a huge understatement but I know I will remember this part about Paul living in the basement. His external wasn't the best, but that doesn't mean his internal can't be phenomenal or rather, consistent. I also think back to a post I did a little while ago about emotions. Just because I don't feel like doing something doesn't mean I shouldn't do it. I think back to the times when I wasn't allowed to get out of my room until it was clean. Sometimes I don't feel like loving my mom or dad or I didn't feel like cleaning, but ya know what? My mom didn't care how I felt. I was cleaning my room whether I wanted to or not. And I will never forget when my mom would tell me all the time, "I know you don't feel like doing it, but those are the hardest times and the times you need to do it the most." And now being 22, a soon-to-be college graduate, I realize all of the things I will have to do when I don't "feel like it." It's crazy to even think about the next phase of life that I'm in, but I'm ready for the challenge. My parents and life experiences have taught me well, so I'm ready.
So here's to the challenge of spiritual consistency. It's a fight; a fight we can win, if we just look to the foundation of our beliefs - the Cross of Christ.
"God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ..."
Galatians 6:14
To God be the Glory
"Most of us are not consistent spiritually because we are more concerned about being consistent externally. In the external expression of things, Paul lived in the basement, while his critics lived on the upper level. And these two levels do not begin to touch each other. But Paul's consistency was the agony of God in the redemption of the world, namely, the Cross of Christ."
When I read that, I think about all of the times that I am inconsistent externally and that directly correlates to my spiritual consistency. And then I look at Paul. He lived in a basement, he wasn't treated the best lets just say. Yet he was so solid. Now obviously that's a huge understatement but I know I will remember this part about Paul living in the basement. His external wasn't the best, but that doesn't mean his internal can't be phenomenal or rather, consistent. I also think back to a post I did a little while ago about emotions. Just because I don't feel like doing something doesn't mean I shouldn't do it. I think back to the times when I wasn't allowed to get out of my room until it was clean. Sometimes I don't feel like loving my mom or dad or I didn't feel like cleaning, but ya know what? My mom didn't care how I felt. I was cleaning my room whether I wanted to or not. And I will never forget when my mom would tell me all the time, "I know you don't feel like doing it, but those are the hardest times and the times you need to do it the most." And now being 22, a soon-to-be college graduate, I realize all of the things I will have to do when I don't "feel like it." It's crazy to even think about the next phase of life that I'm in, but I'm ready for the challenge. My parents and life experiences have taught me well, so I'm ready.
So here's to the challenge of spiritual consistency. It's a fight; a fight we can win, if we just look to the foundation of our beliefs - the Cross of Christ.
"God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ..."
Galatians 6:14
To God be the Glory
Monday, November 23, 2009
More Than a Song
Last night I had the privilege of being in a talent show with my little sister and one of my buddies was also in it. He was playing a song that I had heard of, but never really taken the time to listen to or to check out. After he played it, I knew that was the next song that I needed to learn. And as I was reading the words, it suddenly became more than a song, more than a melody, but rather a cry to God. Have you ever seen a dog getting disciplined? The sad face they have. Have you had that terrible all-i-want-to-do-is-hide-my-face-in-my-hands-feeling? Well that was me. I completely overlooked the words of the song, all because it "sounded good." I was offended by myself because I realized that, as a musician myself, I want people to hear my lyrics in the songs I write. Yes of course the song is supposed to sound good, but I would rather have a song that speaks to someone and sound terrible than have it sound good and mean nothing. And this song means something to me and it doesn't necessarily sound amazing, but it means more to me than the best song ever written. Here is the chorus of the song, but I recommend that you listen to the song... and LISTEN to it. There is a difference. Don't just listen to it, LISTEN TO IT. Soak it up.
"Give Me Your Eyes"
by Brandon Heath
Chorus:
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken hearted
Ones that are far beyond my reach.
Give me your heart for the ones forgotten
Give me your eyes so I can see
Lord,
I pray that I will have this heart for people. And if I can only affect one person out of the 6 BILLION people in the world, it's still worth it. But I can only do it with your help. Lord, give me your strength. Give me your heart. Give me your eyes.
"Give Me Your Eyes"
by Brandon Heath
Chorus:
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken hearted
Ones that are far beyond my reach.
Give me your heart for the ones forgotten
Give me your eyes so I can see
Lord,
I pray that I will have this heart for people. And if I can only affect one person out of the 6 BILLION people in the world, it's still worth it. But I can only do it with your help. Lord, give me your strength. Give me your heart. Give me your eyes.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Home At Last
It's been the first time i've stepped foot inside my house since August 12th. For all ye fellow college students, this situation is probably similar. It may "hit home" to some of you, but not to others. But as I sit in my lazy-boy-chair in my old room which is now infested by my brother and his bearded dragons and 300 cockroaches, I think about what it means to live in this home -- this family. And sadly, when I say the word "family" or "home,"some of you cringe, get angery or feel resentment and hostility, or even worse, hatred. But some of you might laugh, smile, feel anxious, get happy and bounce off the walls, and all of the in between. And yesterday it hit me.
It all started when I parked the car in the driveway, and then before you know it, my mom, dad, sister and myself were headed out the door to help my sister paint the walls inside her knew home an hour and some change away. I didn't even get a chance to sit in my house to soak in all the scents, the views, the slow walk around the house, the new decorations, moved furniture, and now to my surprise, my brothers new room...not mine. I love to just check out what's new or what's changed. And it's weird to think all of this stuff is going on without me knowing, but I guess that's just the phase of life us college kid's are going through. For example, we got a new dishwasher. For a split second, I got upset because no one told me. I quickly realized that if my dad had called me to tell me about a new dishwasher, I would have laughed and thought, "Why would he call me just to tell me about a new dishwasher?!" But back to the story... So i'm in my sister's new house and we are eating some subs before we start working and my lil bro started telling a story of how my sister was being clumsy and tripping over something. Now the story doesn't necessarily matter, but in that moment of laughter I realized how much I miss my family. I don't get to laugh with them, or tell stories about stupid things, or crack inside jokes with them, or wrestle with my younger and much weaker brother ;). Wow. I have never missed them that much. It put it all into perspective. I love my brother. Always will...even if he does eventually beat me in wrestling one day. (probably around the time when I need a new walker or a cane haha) And I love my lil sister mackenzie. She's always singing, dancing, txting her high school friends, and just a blast to be around. And my mom and dad... I wish I could say how much I love them, but it's not possible. From the countless wooden spoon beatings to the proudest parents in the stands watching me jump 15'5" at IC4A's, they have been there through and through... They've kept a roof over my head, amazing food on the table, the house warm (or my dad telling me to put more layers on), and directed me to put God first in all I do. Whether directly or indirectly, they've been there for me my entire life.
But this also makes me think about those people who hate their parents, those people who hate their families, or don't feel comfortable around them. It breaks my heart to even think about not having and seeing the love that my family has for me and each other. My heart hurts for those who have been bruised physically, verbally, or by neglect. I wish I could do something about it. Because sometimes it's impossible to control your own household, so how could anyone control another? But I wish some people could have experienced what I experienced. Love, faith, and security.
I was talking to my buddy the other day about seeing abusive parents beating up their kids. First of all, my mind can't even comprehend that, but I tried to grab a rough idea of what it would be like. I don't know what goes on in some of those parent's heads who beat their children, but the scary part is... that's probably how they grew up. But I also think, if they experienced that in their childhood, they should know better! They should know how NOT to treat their children. That only makes sense to me. If you know someone hurt you, you know how to NOT hurt someone else. But that's a whole other topic...
So basically, I want to challenge you to think about your family. Think about life with and without them. I find it difficult to think about life without them, but I know life would be a lot different. So this thanksgiving, really take a look at what you have. Look at the love that surrounds the table, in friends, family members, food, and smiles. Be a sponge this thanksgiving. Soak up all the love. Realize what you have, and thank God for it. Because we know that's the only one who gave you everything you have. And remember the love that you have for your family and friends, God has so much more for you. And if we love God in return, we will obey him. God is talking. Listen.
Have a happy, loving, comforting, and stomach-filling Thanksgiving!!!
It all started when I parked the car in the driveway, and then before you know it, my mom, dad, sister and myself were headed out the door to help my sister paint the walls inside her knew home an hour and some change away. I didn't even get a chance to sit in my house to soak in all the scents, the views, the slow walk around the house, the new decorations, moved furniture, and now to my surprise, my brothers new room...not mine. I love to just check out what's new or what's changed. And it's weird to think all of this stuff is going on without me knowing, but I guess that's just the phase of life us college kid's are going through. For example, we got a new dishwasher. For a split second, I got upset because no one told me. I quickly realized that if my dad had called me to tell me about a new dishwasher, I would have laughed and thought, "Why would he call me just to tell me about a new dishwasher?!" But back to the story... So i'm in my sister's new house and we are eating some subs before we start working and my lil bro started telling a story of how my sister was being clumsy and tripping over something. Now the story doesn't necessarily matter, but in that moment of laughter I realized how much I miss my family. I don't get to laugh with them, or tell stories about stupid things, or crack inside jokes with them, or wrestle with my younger and much weaker brother ;). Wow. I have never missed them that much. It put it all into perspective. I love my brother. Always will...even if he does eventually beat me in wrestling one day. (probably around the time when I need a new walker or a cane haha) And I love my lil sister mackenzie. She's always singing, dancing, txting her high school friends, and just a blast to be around. And my mom and dad... I wish I could say how much I love them, but it's not possible. From the countless wooden spoon beatings to the proudest parents in the stands watching me jump 15'5" at IC4A's, they have been there through and through... They've kept a roof over my head, amazing food on the table, the house warm (or my dad telling me to put more layers on), and directed me to put God first in all I do. Whether directly or indirectly, they've been there for me my entire life.
But this also makes me think about those people who hate their parents, those people who hate their families, or don't feel comfortable around them. It breaks my heart to even think about not having and seeing the love that my family has for me and each other. My heart hurts for those who have been bruised physically, verbally, or by neglect. I wish I could do something about it. Because sometimes it's impossible to control your own household, so how could anyone control another? But I wish some people could have experienced what I experienced. Love, faith, and security.
I was talking to my buddy the other day about seeing abusive parents beating up their kids. First of all, my mind can't even comprehend that, but I tried to grab a rough idea of what it would be like. I don't know what goes on in some of those parent's heads who beat their children, but the scary part is... that's probably how they grew up. But I also think, if they experienced that in their childhood, they should know better! They should know how NOT to treat their children. That only makes sense to me. If you know someone hurt you, you know how to NOT hurt someone else. But that's a whole other topic...
So basically, I want to challenge you to think about your family. Think about life with and without them. I find it difficult to think about life without them, but I know life would be a lot different. So this thanksgiving, really take a look at what you have. Look at the love that surrounds the table, in friends, family members, food, and smiles. Be a sponge this thanksgiving. Soak up all the love. Realize what you have, and thank God for it. Because we know that's the only one who gave you everything you have. And remember the love that you have for your family and friends, God has so much more for you. And if we love God in return, we will obey him. God is talking. Listen.
Have a happy, loving, comforting, and stomach-filling Thanksgiving!!!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
God Chose You
26For consider your calling, brothers:(A) not many of you were wise according to worldly standards,[a] not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27But(B) God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise;(C) God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28God chose what is low and despised in the world, even(D) things that are not, to(E) bring to nothing things that are, 29so(F) that no human being[b] might boast in the presence of God. 30And because of him[c] you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us(G) wisdom from God,(H) righteousness and(I) sanctification and(J) redemption, 31so that, as it is written,(K) "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."
I read this first passage and it was a huge encouragement to me. To me it said, "God doesn't care about how much you know, how strong you think you are, or how popular you are... God still wants you." What an ecouragement! Just look at some of the lines... "God chose what is foolish [...] to shame the wise." or "God chose what is weak to shame the strong." What I got from that is that God CAN and WILL use you... IF you let him. God can do so many great things with so many people that wouldn't be qualified as "great" by our society. God will use you so be available for him!
The verse right before this one also rattled me. It was nothing theologically mind-boggling, but it struck me instantly when I read it. Verse 25 says:
"For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength."
As I was reading it, I was thinking, "Is this possible? God's foolishness? God's weakness? Does he have those? But really, that's not the purpose of this verse. To me, it's a verse that puts me in my place. Sometimes I think about how good i'm doing or how I've been consistent in my reading, but then after reading this verse, I don't measure up. The strongest I will ever be is not even close to God's lowest weakness. No matter what I do, I will never measure up to God's worst weakness. Now you have to be careful not to be discouraged because it seems like we can never live up to God, but I think we can take it as a challenge to at least try. We're never going to be perfect, but why not try to be?
Hope that made sense. Have a great day!
LU vs. #24 Clemson: 22-5 in the 1st half. Oh dear. LET'S GO LIBERTY!!!
I read this first passage and it was a huge encouragement to me. To me it said, "God doesn't care about how much you know, how strong you think you are, or how popular you are... God still wants you." What an ecouragement! Just look at some of the lines... "God chose what is foolish [...] to shame the wise." or "God chose what is weak to shame the strong." What I got from that is that God CAN and WILL use you... IF you let him. God can do so many great things with so many people that wouldn't be qualified as "great" by our society. God will use you so be available for him!
The verse right before this one also rattled me. It was nothing theologically mind-boggling, but it struck me instantly when I read it. Verse 25 says:
"For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength."
As I was reading it, I was thinking, "Is this possible? God's foolishness? God's weakness? Does he have those? But really, that's not the purpose of this verse. To me, it's a verse that puts me in my place. Sometimes I think about how good i'm doing or how I've been consistent in my reading, but then after reading this verse, I don't measure up. The strongest I will ever be is not even close to God's lowest weakness. No matter what I do, I will never measure up to God's worst weakness. Now you have to be careful not to be discouraged because it seems like we can never live up to God, but I think we can take it as a challenge to at least try. We're never going to be perfect, but why not try to be?
Hope that made sense. Have a great day!
LU vs. #24 Clemson: 22-5 in the 1st half. Oh dear. LET'S GO LIBERTY!!!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
emotions
Over the past couple of days, I have been thinking about my walk with God and lately its been geared towards emotions. I don't like admitting it, but it has been. I find myself only doing somethings because I feel like doing it. I feel like loving people today. I feel like serving people today. I feel like reading today. I feel like doing nothing today. I don't feel like doing homework. I don't feel like going to practice. I don't feel like ______. Now you might be thinking, "Ok Geren, thats just random stuff. I don't feel like doing things sometimes", and it might be out of context, but I remember back to when I was younger and my mom always said, "I know you don't want to do it, but you have to. I don't want to do certain things, but I know I have to do them anyways." And it may be ridiculous to some people, but I have noticed that I'm going off of my emotions. Sometimes I don't want to do something so I don't do it. I don't feel like it. But for me, those times are the hardest, but can be the easiest. In those tough times, it seems like a hard decision, but really it's an easy decision. Shout out to Nike - "Just do it." When I go to practice and I struggle through the tough times, God blesses me and I truly see his blessings.
This post might have no Biblical evidence or whatever, but I just felt like encouraging you to do the things that are hard, do them even when you don't feel like it. If that means going to church when you don't feel like it, or doing homework when you have 10 other things in your head that you could do, or loving someone when they're hating you. It's not about emotions. It's not always about what you feel like doing. It's about doing whats hard, or doing whats not normal. God will bless your hard work and diligence.
Don't know if that made any sense, but to me it did. And i'm not an english major, so my apologies for improper grammar, bad wording, etc. I just hope you learned something. Thanks for reading!
This post might have no Biblical evidence or whatever, but I just felt like encouraging you to do the things that are hard, do them even when you don't feel like it. If that means going to church when you don't feel like it, or doing homework when you have 10 other things in your head that you could do, or loving someone when they're hating you. It's not about emotions. It's not always about what you feel like doing. It's about doing whats hard, or doing whats not normal. God will bless your hard work and diligence.
Don't know if that made any sense, but to me it did. And i'm not an english major, so my apologies for improper grammar, bad wording, etc. I just hope you learned something. Thanks for reading!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
On A Night Like This
it's late at night, and after hearing this song, I just got pumped for you. to the greatest woman i've never met.
meet me soon?! k thanks =)
meet me soon?! k thanks =)
Friday, November 6, 2009
Ignite
In a few hours I will be participating in a weekend retreat for high school guys and gals called "Ignite." I have no idea what to expect from this experience, except that I will be used by God. I have been learning and praying that God will use me. I am not perfect, I don't always know what I am doing, I don't always find the time to read the Bible, I don't pray to God everyday, I don't always sing worship songs, I don't always help people out, I don't always listen to God when he speaks to me... but for the next 3 days, I'm available for God. I will never forget when Jonathan Falwell said, "It's not about your ability, it's about your availability." When I hear that, I think about how many times I've been UNavailable for God - when I heard him say "Go" and I stayed. Or even the times when I just didn't give God any of my time or any of me in order to be used. I'm tired of that. I want God to use me. I want to be the Isaiah 6... "Here am I, Lord! Send me!" I want to have that confidence and faith that he will respond to my request and say "Now's your time to shine! Get out there!"
As I'm sitting here in my Psychology class, not listening to the professor, I am thinking and praying about the 9th and 10th grade guys that I will be teaching to. I've never lead a Bible study before. I've never really been in a Bible study before, so this will be interesting. Immediately when my buddy asked me to teach with him this weekend, Satan put thoughts in my head... "You're not smart enough" or "You don't know anything about the Bible" or "You aren't perfect, how are you supposed to teach these kids when you're sinning yourself?" So after literally pausing for 15-20 seconds after Matt asked me to do it, I told him to sign me up. I don't care that I have 2 tests to do this weekend. I don't care that I could probably stay home and do work and have fun. What I do care is that when I have an opportunity to be available for God, that I say to myself, "Now's your time to shine! Get out there!" So here's to doing what Satan doesn't want you to do. Here's to listening to God out of faith.
And I hope this doesn't come off as "oh hey look at how holy I am. i'm leading a bible study!" I don't know what I'm doing!!! This is to glorify God and only God. I can't do this on my own. I'm not perfect. I hardly know anything about the Bible, but I know that if I'm willing to give God my weekend and "my time," he will bless it. I'm not going to regret this weekend. My only regret is that I haven't done this more!
This is just a initial post about whats going to happen, and I'm sure there will be more posts to come, but if you can only take one thing from this, take this... Be available for God. I dare you. Just try it once and get back to me. See if it doesn't change you or help you grow.
I'm doing what Satan doesn't want me to do... boo-yah! How about them apples?! I hope you have a great weekend! I know I will (and you'll be hearing about it soon!)
"Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man you teach from your law."
Psalm 94:12
G
As I'm sitting here in my Psychology class, not listening to the professor, I am thinking and praying about the 9th and 10th grade guys that I will be teaching to. I've never lead a Bible study before. I've never really been in a Bible study before, so this will be interesting. Immediately when my buddy asked me to teach with him this weekend, Satan put thoughts in my head... "You're not smart enough" or "You don't know anything about the Bible" or "You aren't perfect, how are you supposed to teach these kids when you're sinning yourself?" So after literally pausing for 15-20 seconds after Matt asked me to do it, I told him to sign me up. I don't care that I have 2 tests to do this weekend. I don't care that I could probably stay home and do work and have fun. What I do care is that when I have an opportunity to be available for God, that I say to myself, "Now's your time to shine! Get out there!" So here's to doing what Satan doesn't want you to do. Here's to listening to God out of faith.
And I hope this doesn't come off as "oh hey look at how holy I am. i'm leading a bible study!" I don't know what I'm doing!!! This is to glorify God and only God. I can't do this on my own. I'm not perfect. I hardly know anything about the Bible, but I know that if I'm willing to give God my weekend and "my time," he will bless it. I'm not going to regret this weekend. My only regret is that I haven't done this more!
This is just a initial post about whats going to happen, and I'm sure there will be more posts to come, but if you can only take one thing from this, take this... Be available for God. I dare you. Just try it once and get back to me. See if it doesn't change you or help you grow.
I'm doing what Satan doesn't want me to do... boo-yah! How about them apples?! I hope you have a great weekend! I know I will (and you'll be hearing about it soon!)
"Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man you teach from your law."
Psalm 94:12
G
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Center
Oh Christ, be the center of our life
Be the place we fix our eyes
Be the center of our lives
We lift our eyes to heaven,
We wrap our lives around your life.
We lift our eyes to heaven,
to you.
I pray that today you and I will focus on God, keep him at the center of your life. I pray that you would take things that you put before God, and put them BEFORE God. Lay it all down at his feet. We are nothing without him. Lord, help me completely surrender to you.
"I never knew surrender could feel so free"
I love you Lord.
Be the place we fix our eyes
Be the center of our lives
We lift our eyes to heaven,
We wrap our lives around your life.
We lift our eyes to heaven,
to you.
I pray that today you and I will focus on God, keep him at the center of your life. I pray that you would take things that you put before God, and put them BEFORE God. Lay it all down at his feet. We are nothing without him. Lord, help me completely surrender to you.
"I never knew surrender could feel so free"
I love you Lord.
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