I really love the song by Hillsong United, the Stand. The lyrics are so powerful. One line says, "You stood before my failure and carried the cross for my shame". Jesus looked at my sin and gladly bore it. He sacrificed Himself and died on a cross all so that I would be able to have a relationship with Him. One of the next lines says, "So what can I say, what can I do? But offer this heart O God, completely to You". Because of His love and sacrifice, I have to make a choice. Because He acted in love I must surrender my life and will to Him. The song explains salvation and God's grace so beautifully.
My favorite lyrics are at the end though. "So I'll stand, with arms high and heart abandoned; in awe of the One who gave it all. I'll stand, my soul Lord to You surrendered, all I am is Yours." That's it. I will stand, now and forever in awe of my Lord. He gave it all. He gave His power and life so He could come to earth and die for me. Therefore, I will stand against opposition and forever stand before the Lord with my heart abandoned and in awe. It's all about surrender. It is all about my choice to respond to the grace that God has offered. All I am is His.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
9 random facts about me.
This post is not witty or clever. Which both of those things are good to include when writing a blog post. Just random things about me, some serious and others not so serious.
1. Currently, at this moment in time, I am sick. Bah!
2. I hate conflict!! I think that sentence deserves another exclamation point. I am one of those, ignore the problem and it will go away type people.
3. My laptop, Rose is starting to act up again. This is no good.
4. I need to pray more. After I write this, I will do just that. I would also like it, if you, my friends would give me things I could be praying for you about. I don't want it to be all about me.
5. I am going to breakfast tomorrow with 3 of my good friends and my best friend's boyfriend. Yay!
6. I love children, I want whatever I do in life to involve them. I want to teach them, I want them to learn from me: knowledge and life skills too.
7. I work with the youth group at my church. I am always encouraged by the energy of the youth and each week I am excited to watch as they learn from God's Word.
8. My favorite food is spaghetti...it has been since I was a little girl. I bet you really don't care, but I needed a number 8.
9. I want you, through reading my blog to know the Creator, my God. I am not perfect. I am just another sinner, saved by grace. And this blog means nothing if it doesn't point you to my Lord.
There are my random facts. The last one is the most important though. Have a good night all.
1. Currently, at this moment in time, I am sick. Bah!
2. I hate conflict!! I think that sentence deserves another exclamation point. I am one of those, ignore the problem and it will go away type people.
3. My laptop, Rose is starting to act up again. This is no good.
4. I need to pray more. After I write this, I will do just that. I would also like it, if you, my friends would give me things I could be praying for you about. I don't want it to be all about me.
5. I am going to breakfast tomorrow with 3 of my good friends and my best friend's boyfriend. Yay!
6. I love children, I want whatever I do in life to involve them. I want to teach them, I want them to learn from me: knowledge and life skills too.
7. I work with the youth group at my church. I am always encouraged by the energy of the youth and each week I am excited to watch as they learn from God's Word.
8. My favorite food is spaghetti...it has been since I was a little girl. I bet you really don't care, but I needed a number 8.
9. I want you, through reading my blog to know the Creator, my God. I am not perfect. I am just another sinner, saved by grace. And this blog means nothing if it doesn't point you to my Lord.
There are my random facts. The last one is the most important though. Have a good night all.
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