"Every Little Prison (Deliver Me)" Matt Maher From wanting to be loved From wanting to be praised by all From needing to be first From finding all my worth in this world From wanting to be seen From constant worrying about myself Deliver me From validating words that only seem to serve a heart that's … Continue reading Reading into
Month: September 2014
Sigh
As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”Jesus answered him, “Why do you call me good?* No one is good but God alone.You know the commandments: ‘You shall not kill; you shall not commit … Continue reading Sigh
Whom God Loves
Sunday Readings. As I write this is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. or Triumph of the Cross. Without going into detail the last couple of days have been high and low. Causing, on my part, some worry. It's my nature. My sweetie and I have the "worry" conversation frequently. I know, I know, … Continue reading Whom God Loves
My soul cries out
"From The Inside Out" Hillsong (United) A thousand times I've failed Still your mercy remains Should I stumble again Still I'm caught in your grace Everlasting, your light will shine when all else fades Never ending, your glory goes beyond all fame Your will above all else My purpose remains The art of losing myself … Continue reading My soul cries out
Words
Pondering Alert words. Words. WORDS. Words are fascinating. Words communicate so much. Words in a book tell a story, capturing the imagination, creating images that evoke feelings. My sweetie and I were camping the first time I read the Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkein. Pair Tolkein's well-written, image creating words … Continue reading Words