I love music.. I love listening to music, especially when the lyrics really speak to me. I have been told that I have a worshiper's heart. And I agree with that statement, because I love to sing praise and worship music, and I love to worship. There's something about it that really feeds my soul. I know that I have a horrible singing voice but I don't care.
Today's song is I Refuse by Josh Wilson, because it says,
But I refuse
'Cause I don't want to live like I don't care
I don't want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse
To sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse
I love this song, because that is the desire of my heart. I don't want to sit around and wait for someone else to do what God has called me to do myself! I refuse!
Love that song.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
A thousand times I failed...
These lyrics are hitting home today:
A thousand times I failed still Your mercy remains.
A THOUSAND times I failed... not just 10, not a 100, but 1000.. That's me, I fail over and over again, and yet You are always there arms wide open awaiting my return.
Praise Your Name!
A thousand times I failed still Your mercy remains.
A THOUSAND times I failed... not just 10, not a 100, but 1000.. That's me, I fail over and over again, and yet You are always there arms wide open awaiting my return.
Praise Your Name!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
20 Seconds
So lately I keep being reminded of this simple thought: "All you need is 20 seconds of insane courage and something beautiful will come out of it." (The thought is from the movie We Bought a Zoo). And then at church last night we had a guest preacher and he preached about fear and courage and our faith in God, and how we need to put Him first in EVERYTHING we do. Well on my way to work this morning the song Walk on The Water by Britt Nicole and the bridge says:
(step out)
Even when its storming
(step out)
Even when you're broken
(step out)
Even when your heart is telling you telling you to give up
(step out)
When your hope is stolen
(step out)
You can't see where you're going
You don't have to be afraid
I don't know why I keep being reminded of this, all I can do is pray. God if you are preparing me for something, Lord please change me and mold me into what you would have me be. I don't know the future but you hold it in your hands. You know my steps before I do. I praise Your mighty name and and so thankful for all the wonderful things you have/are/will do in my life.
Thank you for loving me even in my sin and in all my faults. Thank you for showing me unconditional love. Thank you for your grace and your mercy which are new everyday. I pray that my desire and fire for you never dwindle and never go out. You are my desire. You are my passion. You are my life.
(step out)
Even when its storming
(step out)
Even when you're broken
(step out)
Even when your heart is telling you telling you to give up
(step out)
When your hope is stolen
(step out)
You can't see where you're going
You don't have to be afraid
I don't know why I keep being reminded of this, all I can do is pray. God if you are preparing me for something, Lord please change me and mold me into what you would have me be. I don't know the future but you hold it in your hands. You know my steps before I do. I praise Your mighty name and and so thankful for all the wonderful things you have/are/will do in my life.
Thank you for loving me even in my sin and in all my faults. Thank you for showing me unconditional love. Thank you for your grace and your mercy which are new everyday. I pray that my desire and fire for you never dwindle and never go out. You are my desire. You are my passion. You are my life.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
When we can't feel Him
I was listening to the song "Blessings" by Laura Story, which I've heard probably a hundred times, but today I actually listened to the words and they really spoke to me. The second verse it says:
We pray for wisdom, Your voice to hear
We cry in anger when we cannot feel You near
We doubt Your goodness, we doubt Your love
As if every promise from Your Word is not enough
And all the while You hear each desperate plea
And long that we'd have faith to believe
That is me. When I can't fell Him near I get angry at Him. I think I take for granted that feeling of Him near. However, we can't trust our feelings because they can mislead us. God's word says that He will never forsake us, that He loves us. Luke 12:23-25 says "Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!" That right there should tell you how much He love you. His word is what we need to rely on, not how we feel. Just because you don't "feel" like God loves you, doesn't mean He doesn't. Look in His word to see how much He loves you. He gave His son, so that YOU would have everlasting life (with Him!)!!!
We pray for wisdom, Your voice to hear
We cry in anger when we cannot feel You near
We doubt Your goodness, we doubt Your love
As if every promise from Your Word is not enough
And all the while You hear each desperate plea
And long that we'd have faith to believe
That is me. When I can't fell Him near I get angry at Him. I think I take for granted that feeling of Him near. However, we can't trust our feelings because they can mislead us. God's word says that He will never forsake us, that He loves us. Luke 12:23-25 says "Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!" That right there should tell you how much He love you. His word is what we need to rely on, not how we feel. Just because you don't "feel" like God loves you, doesn't mean He doesn't. Look in His word to see how much He loves you. He gave His son, so that YOU would have everlasting life (with Him!)!!!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Example
We need a generation on fire for Christ... We need people who are willing to lead this generation.. We need revival in our schools!!!!!!!!
We have to remember we are walking examples of Christ, of His love, His grace, and His mercy. We do NOT have to be perfect, we are human, but we have to remember we are not of this world!!!!!!!! We have all been called to shine His light to this world!!
Do not let someone tell you you aren't a Christian because you said a curse word, or because you had a glass of wine, or because you don't go around shoving the bible down every one's throat. You're relationship with God is between you and Him. However, don't go around saying you are a Christian knowing you aren't right with Him, because you are just going to lead people further away from Him.
God has called us to love Him and love His people. Are you doing that?! Or are you judging them before you even know them?! Are you "hating" them because they don't dress like you?! Love your neighbor!! Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!
Before you judge someone put yourself in their place. God loves us for what He sees in us.. Not what we see in ourselves! :)
We have to remember we are walking examples of Christ, of His love, His grace, and His mercy. We do NOT have to be perfect, we are human, but we have to remember we are not of this world!!!!!!!! We have all been called to shine His light to this world!!
Do not let someone tell you you aren't a Christian because you said a curse word, or because you had a glass of wine, or because you don't go around shoving the bible down every one's throat. You're relationship with God is between you and Him. However, don't go around saying you are a Christian knowing you aren't right with Him, because you are just going to lead people further away from Him.
God has called us to love Him and love His people. Are you doing that?! Or are you judging them before you even know them?! Are you "hating" them because they don't dress like you?! Love your neighbor!! Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!
Before you judge someone put yourself in their place. God loves us for what He sees in us.. Not what we see in ourselves! :)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
You are...
Simply put... You are my everything. How could I have gone my entire life and not known that? My everything, if I never find another husband, if I lose my job tomorrow, if I discover I have cancer tomorrow, it doesn't matter. You are everything to me.
Jehovah Jireh - My Provider!
Jehovah Nissi - You reign in VICTORY!
Jehovah Shalom - Prince of Peace
And you are the teacher of unconditional love. You continue to love me despite ALL my short comings, and all my mistakes.
LOVE this verse:
1 Peter 1:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
PRAISE HIM!! We do not live in the dark anymore but in the light!!!
Prayer-
God,
I do not know what's in my future, and am so glad that it's in Your hands. I am also so thankful that I am becoming a much better example of Your love for my children. I still have a ways to go, but I am making progress. God I pray that I be an example of Your light and Your love to the hurting generation. They are so in need of YOU!!!! God give me the words and the courage!!!!
Those who forgive much have been forgiven of much!!
Thank you JESUS!!!
Jehovah Jireh - My Provider!
Jehovah Nissi - You reign in VICTORY!
Jehovah Shalom - Prince of Peace
And you are the teacher of unconditional love. You continue to love me despite ALL my short comings, and all my mistakes.
LOVE this verse:
1 Peter 1:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
PRAISE HIM!! We do not live in the dark anymore but in the light!!!
Prayer-
God,
I do not know what's in my future, and am so glad that it's in Your hands. I am also so thankful that I am becoming a much better example of Your love for my children. I still have a ways to go, but I am making progress. God I pray that I be an example of Your light and Your love to the hurting generation. They are so in need of YOU!!!! God give me the words and the courage!!!!
Those who forgive much have been forgiven of much!!
Thank you JESUS!!!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
One Mistake Away
Have you ever heard that song East to West by Casting Crowns? If not here is the link, please listen to it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6zdihmwy1M&feature=related
Dear God,
I know that I should never judge my relationship with You based on feelings, because if I did I would feel unworthy and unsaved almost every day!!!! Today is no exception. God I know that you love me and I know that my sins are forgotten by You, but today I am feeling just like that songs says, I am just one mistake away from you leaving this way. And I am, in a way, glad I feel like this because in makes me seek Your face more and more and more! God I desire to be a living light for you. I pray to show Your love to all I come in contact with. I pray over my children Lord may they never have a day where they doubt Your or my love for them. Lord I pray for all those that are lost, or hurting or broken I pray they find you. God You are amazing!
Peace that Passes all Understanding!
Ashlee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6zdihmwy1M&feature=related
Dear God,
I know that I should never judge my relationship with You based on feelings, because if I did I would feel unworthy and unsaved almost every day!!!! Today is no exception. God I know that you love me and I know that my sins are forgotten by You, but today I am feeling just like that songs says, I am just one mistake away from you leaving this way. And I am, in a way, glad I feel like this because in makes me seek Your face more and more and more! God I desire to be a living light for you. I pray to show Your love to all I come in contact with. I pray over my children Lord may they never have a day where they doubt Your or my love for them. Lord I pray for all those that are lost, or hurting or broken I pray they find you. God You are amazing!
Peace that Passes all Understanding!
Ashlee
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