By Kutless
I have fallen to my knees
As I sing a lullaby of pain
I'm feeling broken in my melody
As I sing to help the tears go away
Then I remember the pledge you made to me
(Chorus)
I know you're always there
To hear my every prayer inside I'm clinging to
The promise of a lifetime
I hear the words you say
To never walk away from me and leave behind
The promise of a lifetime
Will you help me fall apart
Pick me up, take me in your arms
Find my way back from the storm
And you show me how to grow through the change
I still remember the pledge you made to me
(Chorus)
I know you're always there
To hear my every prayer inside I'm clinging to
The promise of a lifetime
I hear the words you say
To never walk away from me and leave behind
The promise of a lifetime
I am holding on to the hope I have inside
With you I will stay through every day
Putting my understanding aside
I am comforted
(Chorus)
To know you're always there
To hear my every prayer inside I'm clinging to
The promise of a lifetime
I hear the words you say
To never walk away from me and leave behind
The promise of a lifetime
(Chorus)
I know you're always there
To hear my every prayer inside I'm clinging to
The promise of a lifetime
Looking back at me
I know that you can see my heart is holding to
The promise of a lifetime
Jan 30, 2008
Jan 17, 2008
A Display of His Splendor
"His desire is that you be bold, courageous, confident, respected, admired, promoted, sought after, and, most of all loved." ~ The Confident Woman
When I read this quote I thought to myself, isn't this a bit much, come on now.
But today God reminded me that I am royalty and showed me a verse that I think goes along with it.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God's] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" ~ 1 Peter 2:9
Also, Isaiah 61:3 says, they will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor. The amplified says it like this,...that they may be called oaks of righteousness [lofty,strong,and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice, and right standing with God], the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Note that it says the planting of the Lord. That means this is something He plants(does) in us and not myself.
So it's all done by Him and for Him to display His splendor, the glory of the Lord!
When I read this quote I thought to myself, isn't this a bit much, come on now.
But today God reminded me that I am royalty and showed me a verse that I think goes along with it.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God's] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" ~ 1 Peter 2:9
Also, Isaiah 61:3 says, they will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor. The amplified says it like this,...that they may be called oaks of righteousness [lofty,strong,and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice, and right standing with God], the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Note that it says the planting of the Lord. That means this is something He plants(does) in us and not myself.
So it's all done by Him and for Him to display His splendor, the glory of the Lord!
Jan 16, 2008
Comparing
God is showing me that if I'm gonna walk in confidence then I gotta stop comparing myself to others. Comparing ourselves is exactly what the enemy wants us to do. Comparing takes our mind off of Him and really onto ourselves and others. We stop believing who He is and who He created us to be. Comparing comes in different forms and that's what makes it hard. It can be decieving and I believe is one of the tools Satan uses to hold us down in a worthless state of being. The only thing we should be comparing ourselves to is the Word of God. He loves us and that's all that matter's.
Jan 15, 2008
Great is His Faithfulness, Love, and Mercy
Love, mercy, and faithfulness seem to be the recurring theme for me this morning.
God wants me to know His unfailing love, His unending mercy, and His great faithfulness. Charles Stanely says, "The more time you spend with the Lord, the more you will come to know His boundless love, and the more joyful you will become. The more joyful you are, the more exciting is your walk with Jesus and the more dynamic is your faith. The steadfast love of Christ is our anchor for every storm, and what satisfies the deepest longing of our hearts."
This reminds me of the song we sang in chapel as a little girl.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
His mercies never come to an end
They are new every morning
New every morning
Great is Thy faithfulness, O Lord
Great is Thy faithfulness
He is showing me that it does not matter to Him how many times I mess up in a day. So I don't have to wake up carrying the guilt of what I did not do right the day before cuz Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning;Great is Your faithfulness. Lam. 3:22-23
This is pure love.
Verse 24 says,"The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!" I never knew this verse was there. He is the one I need to hope in. He needs to be my portion and only portion. The One I rely on. Not my self, family, friends, kids, husband etc. There is nothing or no one that compares to Him and that can fill my soul.
Satisfy me in the morning Lord, with your unfailing love, that I may sing for joy and be glad all my days.
God wants me to know His unfailing love, His unending mercy, and His great faithfulness. Charles Stanely says, "The more time you spend with the Lord, the more you will come to know His boundless love, and the more joyful you will become. The more joyful you are, the more exciting is your walk with Jesus and the more dynamic is your faith. The steadfast love of Christ is our anchor for every storm, and what satisfies the deepest longing of our hearts."
This reminds me of the song we sang in chapel as a little girl.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
His mercies never come to an end
They are new every morning
New every morning
Great is Thy faithfulness, O Lord
Great is Thy faithfulness
He is showing me that it does not matter to Him how many times I mess up in a day. So I don't have to wake up carrying the guilt of what I did not do right the day before cuz Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning;Great is Your faithfulness. Lam. 3:22-23
This is pure love.
Verse 24 says,"The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!" I never knew this verse was there. He is the one I need to hope in. He needs to be my portion and only portion. The One I rely on. Not my self, family, friends, kids, husband etc. There is nothing or no one that compares to Him and that can fill my soul.
Satisfy me in the morning Lord, with your unfailing love, that I may sing for joy and be glad all my days.
Jan 14, 2008
Falling in Love with Jesus
I just finished reading this book. Abandoning yourself to the greatest romance of your life. This is the authors website. There are two more books in this series that I would also like to read. I first heard of the author from a friend. A few of us are reading her friendship of woman book. Anyways...this was a great book about our love relationship with Christ. Here are some quotes from the book...
"Romance is so much bigger than just a love story. Romance has to do with making things lovely because of love. Romance means Absorbing the beauty of life: conversation, atmosphere, places, and surroundings."
"Dream big. Pray hard. Jesus is our Prince, and this is no fairy tale."
"Wonderful men do exist outside of fairy tales, because of the power of Christ."
"What is the very best love in life? It is a deep love relationship with Jesus."
"When we focus only on salvation, we are like the couple who spends an enormous amount of money and time on the wedding but neglects the marriage."
"Communing with the Lord needs to be as necessary and consistent as breathing. We must practice His presence in everything. What do you put in your heart? What do you think about? What music? What books? What about your friends? Have you sought out people who will really sharpen you? What you allow to seep deep into your soul will affect your love relationship with Jesus and your relationship with those around you."
"...there is never true intimacy without conflict. That's when your true heart comes out."
"God will use you if you make yourself available to Him. In the process of making ourselves available to Him, He will bring forth fruit--and to bring forth more fruit, He will prune us."
"When we choose to take the hand of Jesus even though we may not know where He's leading, He has a certain destination in mind, and it will be a delightful surprise to our souls."
"Romance is so much bigger than just a love story. Romance has to do with making things lovely because of love. Romance means Absorbing the beauty of life: conversation, atmosphere, places, and surroundings."
"Dream big. Pray hard. Jesus is our Prince, and this is no fairy tale."
"Wonderful men do exist outside of fairy tales, because of the power of Christ."
"What is the very best love in life? It is a deep love relationship with Jesus."
"When we focus only on salvation, we are like the couple who spends an enormous amount of money and time on the wedding but neglects the marriage."
"Communing with the Lord needs to be as necessary and consistent as breathing. We must practice His presence in everything. What do you put in your heart? What do you think about? What music? What books? What about your friends? Have you sought out people who will really sharpen you? What you allow to seep deep into your soul will affect your love relationship with Jesus and your relationship with those around you."
"...there is never true intimacy without conflict. That's when your true heart comes out."
"God will use you if you make yourself available to Him. In the process of making ourselves available to Him, He will bring forth fruit--and to bring forth more fruit, He will prune us."
"When we choose to take the hand of Jesus even though we may not know where He's leading, He has a certain destination in mind, and it will be a delightful surprise to our souls."
Jan 13, 2008
Getting ready for School
I am feeling a lot better today. Yesterday, I woke up with a stomach virus. Thank God it's gone cuz I need to get everything ready for my daughter to start school on Tues. I do not know how this is gonna go. So far I have to go get her a lunch box and school clothes. I wasn't planning on taking the whole 6-pack but Joe has been working non-stop and it looks like me and the kids will be taking a field trip to Target. I still have to make a grocery list. To that I will now add her school lunch list. I am so new at this...I always thought it would be way easier if they were in a public school. But now I see it's costing me more money and more time. And only one of my children is going...
Jan 12, 2008
Elevate in 2008
I got this phrase the first week of January. Elevate means to lift up, to raise, to improve. The Lord was showing me that that's what the year will hold for me and my family. So I have been waiting and wondering in anticipation what our new beginnings will look like and be.
Can I just say that God is so good. I mean He gave us His spirit to guide us in this life. Without Him I do not know where I'd be. The voice of the Lord is so awesome. No one can take away His Word, His will...His love.
Anyways...My daughter will start the local public school next week. This is gonna be a huge change on the whole family, emotionally, physically and spiritually. And this is only the beginning. Please pray for us...
Can I just say that God is so good. I mean He gave us His spirit to guide us in this life. Without Him I do not know where I'd be. The voice of the Lord is so awesome. No one can take away His Word, His will...His love.
Anyways...My daughter will start the local public school next week. This is gonna be a huge change on the whole family, emotionally, physically and spiritually. And this is only the beginning. Please pray for us...
Jan 9, 2008
Long time No blog
Well, it's been awhile. I don't even know what to write. Mostly cuz I am very tired.
It has been a long week. Joe has been working non-stop it seems since New Year's. I must say I have enjoyed my time this week. With him coming home late at night to catch a few zzzz, I have been spending my evenings cleaning, reading and listening to some teaching online. Tonight I thought I would wait up and be here to serve him a nice hot meal since he hasn't really been eating much lately. The coffee should help with that.
I hope we make it to church on Saturday. I would also like to go to the friendship group. But I think I will shoot for church just to keep the family together. The kids are missing there daddy.
I have an appointment tomorrow morning at the school for Lia. I am nervous... I am going to read a book with my sister and a few of her friends. Should be interesting.
I posted some pics on my homeschool blog here if anyone is interested. That's where I am hoping to blog about the kids, school and such. That way I can have this one be all about me. Haha, that sounds funny.
It has been a long week. Joe has been working non-stop it seems since New Year's. I must say I have enjoyed my time this week. With him coming home late at night to catch a few zzzz, I have been spending my evenings cleaning, reading and listening to some teaching online. Tonight I thought I would wait up and be here to serve him a nice hot meal since he hasn't really been eating much lately. The coffee should help with that.
I hope we make it to church on Saturday. I would also like to go to the friendship group. But I think I will shoot for church just to keep the family together. The kids are missing there daddy.
I have an appointment tomorrow morning at the school for Lia. I am nervous... I am going to read a book with my sister and a few of her friends. Should be interesting.
I posted some pics on my homeschool blog here if anyone is interested. That's where I am hoping to blog about the kids, school and such. That way I can have this one be all about me. Haha, that sounds funny.
Jan 2, 2008
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