We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed.
We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but NEVER abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are NOT destroyed....
...That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles ARE SMALL and WONT LAST VERY LONG. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and WILL LAST FOREVER. So we don't look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.
2 Cor 4:8-9, 16-18
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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Friday, August 7, 2009
You hold me now...
The words in this song speak to me. I thought I would share it with you... You Hold Me Now - Hillsong
On that day when I see
All that You have for me
When I see You face to face
There surrounded by Your grace
All my fears swept away
In the light of Your embrace
Where Your love is all I need
And forever I am free
Where the streets are made of gold
Where the streets are made of gold
In Your presence healed and whole
Let the songs of heaven
Rise to You alone
No weeping no hurt or pain
No weeping no hurt or pain
No suffering
You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness no sick or lame
No hiding
You hold me now
You hold me now
In this life I will stand
In this life I will stand
Through my joy and my pain
Knowing there's a greater day
There's a hope that never fails
Where Your Name is lifted high
And forever praises rise
For the glory of Your Name
I'm believing for the day
Where the wars and violence cease
Where the wars and violence cease
All creation lives in peace
Let the songs of heaven
Rise to You alone
For eternity
For eternity
All my heart will give
All the glory to Your Name
"You Hold Me Now" words and music by Rueben Morgan
"You Hold Me Now" words and music by Rueben Morgan
Monday, August 3, 2009
Therapy...
The what is painful, but somehow, it's made me strong and fortunate to be able to feel something at all
The where is deeper, felt in every heartbeat
The when was then and still today
The how, I wonder. It caught me by surprise, proving that it's stronger the second time around
The why, unclear
The who? It's you...it still you
But there's a greater plan....
The where is deeper, felt in every heartbeat
The when was then and still today
The how, I wonder. It caught me by surprise, proving that it's stronger the second time around
The why, unclear
The who? It's you...it still you
But there's a greater plan....
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Not guilty anymore...
"Doesn't matter what you've done...you're not guilty anymore...I love you. Mercy is yours"
Aaron Keyes - Not Guilty Anymore
Listening to this song today, I'm just overwhelmed by God's mercy and TRUE forgiveness. We've all missed the mark somehow. We've all sinned, made mistakes, let Him down. We've all been tortured by shame, guilt and regret before...who knows, maybe even now. But isn't it wonderful knowing that we DO NOT need to remain this way? Jesus paid the price! He took our shame, our guilt, our sin and gives us, instead, forgiveness.
No matter what you've done, the past has no more power over you, because you've been forgiven. You're not guilty anymore.
What if sin is not in my past? What if I'm missing the mark now, today? I can tell you that His mercy is available for you today, right now, as you ask Him to forgive you and deliver you. In His power and strength you can do all things. You can, in His name, walk away from whatever this is that has had power over you. Come to Him...His arms are open and ready to embrace you as He whispers in your ear "You're not guilty anymore...I love you...mercy is yours."
Aaron Keyes - Not Guilty Anymore
Listening to this song today, I'm just overwhelmed by God's mercy and TRUE forgiveness. We've all missed the mark somehow. We've all sinned, made mistakes, let Him down. We've all been tortured by shame, guilt and regret before...who knows, maybe even now. But isn't it wonderful knowing that we DO NOT need to remain this way? Jesus paid the price! He took our shame, our guilt, our sin and gives us, instead, forgiveness.
No matter what you've done, the past has no more power over you, because you've been forgiven. You're not guilty anymore.
What if sin is not in my past? What if I'm missing the mark now, today? I can tell you that His mercy is available for you today, right now, as you ask Him to forgive you and deliver you. In His power and strength you can do all things. You can, in His name, walk away from whatever this is that has had power over you. Come to Him...His arms are open and ready to embrace you as He whispers in your ear "You're not guilty anymore...I love you...mercy is yours."
Thursday, July 16, 2009
We are in good hands...
When I don't get me, when I can't figure myself out, when I'm confused by my own reasoning, when so much around me seems uncertain....Whew! I find joy in knowing that He gets me! He knows me better than I know myself! He has a clear vision for my life and directs every single step I take allowing me to walk in the divine protection of His will and purpose! When life gets overwhelming, I can confidently say "I know in whom I trust!...the God that's greater than ALL. He's got me!"
He's got you too...we're in good hands ;)
He's got you too...we're in good hands ;)
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Happy Birthday baby sister!
Baby girl,
You have no idea how much your existence has blessed my life. You've grown to be such a courageous, bold, confident, loving, mature and beautiful woman. Everyday, somehow, you manage to bring encouragement to me, sometimes with tough love and others with gentle words of affirmation. I'm so honored to be your sister and thankful because God brought you to us.
Happy birthday Milca, beloved princess!
Te quiero...and I'll hug you soon ;)
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