Thursday, August 28, 2008

So, I'm learning...

Being broken is such a beautiful thing.
Now I'll just find rest in God's arms as He puts these pieces back together... only I'm hoping I won't be the same when things are all together again.
I am so glad Jesus always loves me. I'm so glad that no matter what I do or how much I lose sight of His glorious face that His grace welcomes me back.. time and time again.
I love learning..

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Matt 11:28-30

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Hear Our Prayer

Twenty years and He has never failed me. Twenty years and He has never even let me down. Twenty years and He has never left me alone.
I haven't always felt him and sometimes I wondered if He was really there, but this incredibly deep love that I have couldn't possibly be for nothing. Aside from doing all the "right" things and having conversations with others as if I have even the slightest grasp on the concept of my creator, I find a need for so much more. What I knew of God yesterday isn't good enough for today. Even though last week I loved Him so much, this week I still find myself desperate and longing to feel Him, to know Him, and to give Him every bit of who I am.
There is this song that was on Hillsong United's first album. I was around eleven or twelve when that album came out and when I listen to this song I remember the hours I spent in my bedroom worshiping to it. Life was so simple back then. I had no idea what the next 9 years would bring but I knew I needed the Lord right then. In those moments I found myself so hungry for Him. I want to love Him so simply. I want to trust Him like its all I know to do. I don't know what even next week will bring, but I love Him now like it doesn't matter.

Like a deer longing for water
My soul yearns;
Only you can fill my deep hunger
My heart burns
My heart burns.