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There comes a point, when being distracted becomes easy. Where you have the choice to step out of the light provided on your face....but, I've never understood why people do this when the warmth from God's heart is unfailing. You let Him hold you, and you let Him stroke your face when you feel shaken. I am forever changed of the day I discovered Christ in my life. Praise His name and everything He does for you...for me...for your next door neighbor...for the heart of your mother...for the heart of your father...for your own heart.
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| On a plane somewhere again
I take my place in line just like every other time
I slide into my window seat
She was sitting there
One seat over so I said “Hello, how are you today?”
With my smile I could see the hope within her eyes
And I knew that something’s different today
Though everything’s the same inside
There’s something real
A faith which causes me to change
But what’s different now
A spark is gleaming in my eye
Like diamond stars that fill the sky
I think a smile says it all
A smile says it all
The conversation presses on
As miles pass below, she said I have to let you know
You seem so different to me
There is a joy inside
The love of God is all I know
From which this could originate
With one smile I could see
The faith we share inside
And I know that something’s different today
I see what a smile can say about me
I know that words are not always what speak
Sometimes it’s not what I say
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| New Year's Eve was incredible. I was with some amazing friends and people from different houses that we visited. I was in a house that as it turned midnight, they had their guitars out, worshiping, welcoming the new year with Christ with music to Him :)
I am oftentimes overwhelmed with the beauty that is placed in front of my eyes...to be blessed to be alive...experiencing new things, new feelings, new excitement, new visions.....
At these parties I was at with some good friends of mine, I happened to take a look around...and noticed these faces that were filled with hope for a positive and stronger year.....
It's almost as if people considered last night the end of the race...and a new one starting....for them to grow, to learn, to love, to hurt, to cry, to heal, to laugh a little more, to take in the gifts we are blessed with each one of our lives.
It does make me wonder, however, why we need the end of the year to mark this change in our lives. Change can start any month of the year, any day, any hour, any minute...
This occurred to me regarding the world as well....
I thought....that even if you are a person who doesn't make a new year's resolution of some sort....there is still a hidden hope in your heart somewhere....that wants to discover what the next 365 days has in store.
Wondering about it will kill time....
But going after everything you are made to be....
Is a different story.
Hope it'll be a beautiful year my friends.
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You're holding her hand, you're straining for words
You're trying to make sense of it all
She's desperate for hope, darkness clouding her view
She's looking to you
Just love her like Jesus, carry her to Him
His yoke is easy, His burden is light
You don't need the answers to all of life's questions
Just know that He loves her and stay by her side
Lord of all creation holds our lives in His hands
The God of all the nations holds our lives in His hands
The Rock of our salvation holds our lives in His hands
He cares for them just as He cares for you
So love them like Jesus, love them like Jesus
You don't need the answers to all of life's questions.
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| The other day as I'm driving...I notice how many churches I actually pass going from one church to another. Something more I notice now is the messages that are conveyed outside each one of them...about Christ's birth....about Christmas and where Jesus is in your Christmas.....wishing you a Christ-filled Christmas....
Then it became more noticable throughout the day how much I am SURROUNDED with His love...His comfort...and His adoration of us being his children here on earth.
Some instances that I know God surrounds me have been...
-Sitting in coffee shops with friends...and for that one moment there is a pause among all of us, and I can hear the table or two over from us discussing what God has done for each one of them in their lives.
-Walking down the hallway at a public college, and happen to notice the person in front of you...carrying a Bible in their hand along with their backpack.
-Hearing His word through music in public places...such as the Daily Dose, who were playing Christian music the other night when I was there.
-Laying in bed...feeling restless....turning on my radio...to land on an exact station that has Him being sung to.
-Feeling God between friends and I...sitting across the table....and feeling His presence, holding BOTH our hands.
He's everywhere.....on the signs you drive by.... the music.....our minds...in our hearts....our decisions....our drives and passions in lives.....our goals.....our failures....our tears.....our hugs......our smiles......our laughter......our tender personalities.....our want to help the world feel His LIGHT....even if it is just the sunshine on your skin....it's all Him....right there....every moment you can think of.
Be thankful for the times you think you've fought to get through...Learn from those that hurt the most....Grow from the tears you shed.....and be as Christ would to others....
Hope you all are enjoying Christmas break. :)
Maybe more snow is on its way my friends...
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