Mmmk this song has been stuck in my head for the past
4 days so maybe posting the lyrics on my blog will help!!
What if the armies of the Lord
Picked up and dusted off their swords
Vowed to set the captives free
And not let Satan have one more
What if the church, for Heaven's sake
Finally stepped up to the plate
Took a stand upon God's promise
And stormed Hell's rusty gates
What if His people prayed
And those who bear His name
Would humbly seek His face
And turn from their own way
And what would happen if we prayed
For those raised up to lead the way
Then maybe kids in school could pray
And unborn children see light of day
What if the life that we pursue
Came from a hunger for the truth
What if the family turned to Jesus
Stopped asking Oprah what to do
[Casting Crowns/What If His People Prayed]
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Trust
Fear of rejection...lack of motivation...unsureness of the maturity of the person I'm speaking to...why is it easier for me to write about my faith in Christ than to tell it to others? maybe because I like writing better than talking, haha. No...I like to talk, too. My problem is, I need to stop trying to figure out what to say before I talk to someone, and just trust in the Spirit to lead me.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
faithful
I'm reading the purpose-driven life right now, and in it I am finding the motivation that I just didn't have a month ago. Even though I already know a lot of the info in it, it's presented in such a way that is easy to think about throughout the day, long after I read a chapter. I love how God knows everything I need, exactly when I need it.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Brought Back
Usually, one small thing doesn't get to me. A combination of a few bad things does. Lack of sleep, bad news, a stressful week of classes, a weekend of duty and other situations all at once tend to way me down. These past two weeks had been more busy and stressful than any of my college career. Didn't feel like spending time w/God, even though I wanted to WANT to, I just didn't.
I did not like being in a crabby mood for a week, but I was. I did not like not reading my Bible, but I couldn't help it. Little did I know, God used this weekend's events to bring me out of my low point. The three day weekend was about the sweetest part. I thought duty on friday night would be horrible, but- while I stayed up 23 hrs in a row until 7am, I got to spend 10 rockin' hours with my awesome staff. It was seriously really sweet. Sunday I was so tired I didn't wake up for church, especially since my alarm didn't go off. I think that's the first time since attending Hillside in verm-town that I was not upset for missing church. At home I didn't really care, and it was so nice to wake up at 12pm after a good 10 hrs of sleep.
And tonight...I mean, what can top off an afternoon/evening of movies and guitar playing and worship!? Nothing. I am so thankful that I feel I have a purpose once again and that I'm not wandering around aimlessly, concerned with the ways of the world instead of what's really important. Thanks, Jesus.
I did not like being in a crabby mood for a week, but I was. I did not like not reading my Bible, but I couldn't help it. Little did I know, God used this weekend's events to bring me out of my low point. The three day weekend was about the sweetest part. I thought duty on friday night would be horrible, but- while I stayed up 23 hrs in a row until 7am, I got to spend 10 rockin' hours with my awesome staff. It was seriously really sweet. Sunday I was so tired I didn't wake up for church, especially since my alarm didn't go off. I think that's the first time since attending Hillside in verm-town that I was not upset for missing church. At home I didn't really care, and it was so nice to wake up at 12pm after a good 10 hrs of sleep.
And tonight...I mean, what can top off an afternoon/evening of movies and guitar playing and worship!? Nothing. I am so thankful that I feel I have a purpose once again and that I'm not wandering around aimlessly, concerned with the ways of the world instead of what's really important. Thanks, Jesus.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
slacker
SO...I kind of promised I would write in this at LEAST once a week...so here's my post for this week. Yay. I'm tired after being on duty all weekend. We ordered pizza last night at 2am, got to bed at 3, church at 1030am...homework...VIKINGS GAME! :] CA Class...studying for acct quiz...bed. I love my bed.