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Tomorrow?

The day after?& nbsp;

Next week? 

Next Month? 

 

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You...

 

....have a GREAT Day!!! 

Lyric Love

Lately, most of my time with the Lord has been inspired in different songs I've come in contact with. One amazing quality that I share with many of my friends is the passion, excitement, and love for music. On a weekly basis, I'll get a text from someone to "listen to this song" or "look up these lyrics"-just a great way to encourage one another. I thought I would write about a few and let you be encouraged as well. 

#1. While I'm Waiting- John Waller

-Many of my friends are at crossroads right now. Their future is undecided and they are trusting the Lord with their next step. It encourages me to see people who are this way and aren't distraught because they have faith that the Lord is perfect in His timing and faithful to His children. Two of my friends on the GCM staff have really inspired me with their faith and trust in The Father as they are hearing Him to leave staff and not live in HK next semester. Talking with both of them, this song really reminds me of their obedience and patience. 

Lyrics to While I'm Waiting :
I'm waiting 
I'm waiting on You, Lord 
And I am hopeful 
I'm waiting on You, Lord 
Though it is painful 
But patiently, I will wait 

I will move ahead, bold and confident 
Takeing every step in obedience 
While I'm waiting 
I will serve You 
While I'm waiting 
I will worship 
While I'm waiting 
I will not faint 
I'll be running the race 
Even while I wait 

I'm waiting 
I'm waiting on You, Lord 
And I am peaceful 
I'm waiting on You, Lord 
Though it's not easy 
But faithfully, I will wait 
Yes, I will wait 
I will serve You while I'm waiting 
I will worship while I'm waiting 
I will serve You while I'm waiting 
I will worship while I'm waiting I will serve you while I'm waiting 
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord

#2. Too Proud- Enter the Worship Circle 4.  (see previous blog)

#3. Sing Us a New Song- Enter the Worship Circle, Chair and Mic #2

This song was sent to me by a friend and I have really appreciated it. I am unsure what she gets from it but since the Lord speaks to us in His own voice in us, I hear him really like this one. The Lord is all about loving His children. He loves us so much that He takes the time to count and know every hair on our heads. For thick headed people like myself, this one really shows His admiration. He sees beauty in EVERYTHING and EVERYONE He creates. The fact that the same God who made that beautiful sunset outside, the clouds that dominate the sky, the ocean that covers the Earth, and even the little bitty ants on the ground-takes time to love each and every person individually is beyond human comprehension. The love God has for us is so undeniable, unattainable, and unreal. This song just helps try to put how much He cares for us into perspective for me. 

The Lord He thunders from heaven

And his voice can stop this world

He created the day and the night

Still he knit together this little girl

Chorus:

Oh you could sing us a new song

Or you could stand up and say (hallelujah)

You love me today

Verse:

He gathers the sea into jars

And he calls the stars by name

Clothes the flowers in every field

And he loves me just the same

Verse:

The earth trembles and the mountains shake

And the wind can blow so strong

All of creation waits for the day

When you call your children home

#4. He Lives In You- Lion King

This song has really played a huge role in my community and body of friends. We sang it a couple times to and fro the Beach the other weekend. To me, it really describes my group of friends. Each person seems to reflect the character of Christ. I believe that Jesus' spirit lives in those who have called Him Lord of their lives. Therefore, I know I am seeing Him in each of my friends. Each time someone comforts, encourages, edifies, helps, and loves on another, I know that the Lord is being reflected through them. I hope you have people that shine Jesus through them in your life because it's a much better day to hang out with many who resemble the most amazing friend in the entire world than living out the flesh. 

Ingonyama nengw enamabala
Ingonyama nengw enamabala

Night and the spirit of life calling
Oh, oh, iyo mamela oh, oh, iyo
And the voice with the fear of a child answers
Oh, oh, iyo iyo mamela

Wait! theres no mountain too great
Hear these words and have faith
Oh, oh, iyo
Have faith
Hela hey mamela, hela hey mamela
Hela hey mamela, hela hey mamela

He lives in you, he lives in me (hela hey mamela)
He watches over everything we see
Into the waters, into the truth
In your reflection, he lives in you

Dream, and the voice in the wind whispers
Oh, oh, iyo, iyo mamela oh, oh, iyo

Wait! theres no mountain too great
Hear these words and have faith
Oh, oh, iyo

He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the waters, into the truth
In your reflection, he lives in you

Ingonyama nengw enamabala
Ingonyama nengw enamabala

He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the water, into the truth
In your reflection, he lives in you

He lives in you (oh yeah), he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the water, into the truth
In your reflection, he lives, he lives, he lives, he lives in you

He lives, he lives, he lives in you
He watches over everything we see

These songs are very moving so I would encourage you to go and listen to them on youtube, itunes, wherever. I hope this could encourage you today. Love.

TOO PROUD

Too Proud

Sometimes when I hear a song, it just resonates deep in my soul. That happened last week when we went running and I gave a new CD a first listen. The song that stood out is called "Too Proud" and is lyrically simple, yet powerful. It is on the new "Enter the Worship Circle "album called "4th Circle" and is similar to their previous 3 worship records. Here are the lyrics: 

Too Proud

"I’m too proud to ask, too broke to eat

Too weak to bow, too strong to bleed

Can you sing over me words of comfort

Can you satisfy me, sweet honey

Can you break through me, with your strong hands

Can you undo me, enough to heal me

You take the weight from my shoulders

My hands were clinched now they’re open

I’ll take your goodness, pour it from the sky

Food from the ravens, water from the dry well"

While I was running I found myself just opening my clinched fists and receiving God's goodness. Something about the combination of sweat, sunshine, snowcapped mountains, and guitar strings just stirs my soul.

Journal #4 - Valentines Day

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EMILY!!!!!
.Well for Valentines Day, Emily and I hung out at my house for 3 hours. We watched her favorite new movie. High School Musical 3 was actually a pretty fun movie to watch. She loves the mean girl (Ashley Tisdale) so I give her a hard time about that. After the movie, Emily and I went and picked up some Subway. As she ate her sand which we sat in the car outside of her cheer leading place. I was kind of minding my own business when she said, "Ya, that's how I show my love." When I realized what she was referring to, I was really touched. The song playing in my car was "I cannot hide my love" by Second Circle which says this:
"I cannot hide my love, I cannot hide my love
My feet will have to dance, My heart will have to sing."
She told me that this is how she fills when she is having a good time or wants to enjoy/ love others. She says it just fills up and she loves dancing and singing. I told her she was right because she does really love to dance and sing which obviously shows her joy and love for the moments she's in. I explained to her that this is how I feel when I am worshipping or in the presence of the Lord. He overwhelms me and I am so in love with him that it is like an overflow. It was a really great moment of truth for me. I am continuing to learn and grow through my friendship with Emily. I am so thankful for these moments where the Lord steps in and shows me how much He loves my Best Buddy too. Thanks for reading

random story.

The other day in lab, I heard this girl make the strangest statement:

A guy walked in and they were discussing the test they would take next class. She asked him if he studied, and he replied (in a duh like fashion), "No, but I have the old test right here and I know they are always the same." Here it comes.... Ready? -left out the curse words just for you!

She said, "If you let me study those, you would be my SAVIOR!"

Hmm... Personally, I want a savior who died for me so that my sins could be forgiven and I could have the opportunity to know God in a personal relationship and live life on Earth with the purpose of glorifying Him.

Either way, we will both stand and look at our tests soon. I don't know about her, but I guarantee you that on my test in Heaven, I have already made an A because My SAVIOR went before me.

Wedding Weekend

    Rebecca and I at the Bridesmaid Luncheon 

  The Flower Girl, Riley Anne

  With Friends-LeRoy, Katie, and Jordan

  with the beautiful, Mrs. Rebecca Barrett Healey

   Rebecca and her nieces

Awesome weekend full of love, life, and grace. Congrats to Bec and Trip!! It was a blessing to share this amazing memory with you! Love you both!!

Thought

When Helmets Don't Make Sense...

Try a Parachute.

Grandparents.

Yesterday, I came into Montgomery to celebrate a weekend full of wedding festivities. I am in a wedding for my friend, Rebecca Barrett. So, I went to my grandparents house in Montgomery to get showered and ready to attend a Bachelorette dinner/party Thursday night. I love getting to see my Nana and Pop. They are so precious in the way they show love to one another. When I got there, Nana did the normal grandmother routine. You know, the one where they ask us 32 times if we would like anything to eat, drink, look at, wear, cover up with...etc. It's almost overbearing how generous and concerned grandparents can be. They display the BEST attitude of servants of anyone. I love IT! Anyways, I read a familiar plaque in the bathroom:

Grandchildren- the reward for not killing your teenagers. 

So, I thought about it and rewrote the saying for myself:

Grandparents-the reward for putting up with your parents.

I absolutely LOVE my grandparents and the way they love me unconditionally. Even though I don't get to see them as much as I would like, I value our relationship and pray that they will receive blessings in their days now more than ever. I love you Nana and Pop. 

emily journal 3

Before I start the journal on our last adventure with my Best Buddy, Emily, I want to tell you about this emblem. This is the best buddy emblem they use across the states for this program. If you would like to know more about the program or the involvement in your areas, go to www.bestbuddies.org

Ok- So, Journal #3

Last night, February 3

I picked Emily up around 4PM from her house. We decided to just come over to my house for the night. She brought her DVD, Cheetah Girls, and some music. I had to do some homework so I just let Emily sit beside me and watch the movie. She knew all the lyrics to the songs and dances. I was sad that I wasn't much fun, but thankfully my roommate Chatty filled my spot. Chatty has continued to be such a blessing for me when it comes to hanging out with Emily. I think it's easier when I have someone else to help out. Chatty encouraged Emily to show us so new dance moves. After teaching Emily how to "Scrub the Ground," Chatty and Emily danced together. It was definitely a sight to see to say the least. My other roommate, Katy came home and we ordered some pizza. We watched American Idol and ate pizza with some other girls that came to my house. I took Emily home around 9 or so. It was a good night. There wasn't too much interaction but I think just spending time together is really what this buddy system is all about. To give Emily a shout out- She won first place in the cheer competition this weekend in Atlanta. She was very excited about it! Well, that's all I have for now but we will be hanging out again soon. Some things you may could pray for as I continue to seek Him in this relationship and His vision for me in this organization: patience, patience, patience, calmness, security, Emily's health issues, and love of course. These are the things that I'm really struggling with and hope with His help, I can continue this friendship. Thanks for reading. Have a great week!!

Psalm 32 (Cont.)

In my silence I waste away
Feel your heavy hand on me
Pointing me to turn to you
Here in my Confession,
You remove the sin
You're washing me again
You don't hold it against me
Now my soul is free-
Free from all deceit, I sing as righteous


All Glory to You, All Glory to You, My Righteousness
All Glory to You, All Glory to You, My Righteousness
All Glory, All Glory, All Glory to you
All Glory, All Glory, All Glory to you Jesus.


You are my hiding place
You protect me from trouble
You surround me with songs
of your deliverance
So I'll rejoice and sing
To you my God my King
And you surround me
With your unfailing love
Oh, God in you I trust and rejoice.


All Glory to You, All Glory to You, My Righteousness
All Glory to You, All Glory to You, My Righteousness
All Glory, All Glory, All Glory to you
All Glory, All Glory, All Glory to you Jesus.

Though the mighty waters rise

They will not reach me

You instruct and lead the way

As you counsel and protect me

I will hear your voice, I run to you by choice

And you are found, Yes you are found.

All Glory to You, All Glory to You, My Righteousness
All Glory to You, All Glory to You, My Righteousness
All Glory, All Glory, All Glory to you
All Glory, All Glory, All Glory to you Jesus.