I have found myself avoiding writing this entry.....for a while now. I refused to even write it in my diary, say it to friends, and when I pray to God about it I know I sound extremely baffled by the whole situation. It’s barely a whisper as it leaves my lips. I find myself surprised, trying to think about when did it start, how did it happen? …Isn't that how it always is? It's when you least expect it...... the person you least expect and/or happens when you have no clue how it’s going to play out. For me to say it to God and to myself is one thing, but to say it to others, write it, even acknowledge it opens me up to what I fear the most: rejection. One of my favorite verses comes to mind as I deal with my fear: 1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.” (ESV). I am in God, God is love. So His perfect love removes all fear from me because fear poses as a hindrance…. I really don’t know what tomorrow will hold, how this will play out or if it will play out and not just be something in my head. I encourage my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to trust Him always, acknowledge Him in all you do and He will direct you. Be blessed.
Showing posts with label Show Me What I'm Looking For. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Show Me What I'm Looking For. Show all posts
Monday, July 18, 2011
In Vain I Have Struggled. It Will Not Do...
I have found myself avoiding writing this entry.....for a while now. I refused to even write it in my diary, say it to friends, and when I pray to God about it I know I sound extremely baffled by the whole situation. It’s barely a whisper as it leaves my lips. I find myself surprised, trying to think about when did it start, how did it happen? …Isn't that how it always is? It's when you least expect it...... the person you least expect and/or happens when you have no clue how it’s going to play out. For me to say it to God and to myself is one thing, but to say it to others, write it, even acknowledge it opens me up to what I fear the most: rejection. One of my favorite verses comes to mind as I deal with my fear: 1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.” (ESV). I am in God, God is love. So His perfect love removes all fear from me because fear poses as a hindrance…. I really don’t know what tomorrow will hold, how this will play out or if it will play out and not just be something in my head. I encourage my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to trust Him always, acknowledge Him in all you do and He will direct you. Be blessed.
Monday, February 28, 2011
What I'm Listening To: Carolina Liar- Show Me What I'm Looking For
It's been awhile; I know. I have been in the Poconos this past weekend with an amazing set of people (I'll talk about it more in the next post), but I want to share this song and band with you guys. I was on Pandora (God bless the person(s) who thought this up) and came across this band called Carolina Liar. As soon as the first verse and chorus played, I was seriously hooked. The song is called "Show Me What I'm Looking For". I can't begin to explain how this song was speaking to my situation at that very moment. The funny things is the band isn't a "Christian band" but the lyrics speak volumes. I posted the first and second verse as well as the chorus below:
"Wait, I'm wrong
Should have done better than this
Please, I'll be strong
I'm finding it hard to resist
So show me what I'm looking for
Save me, I'm lost
Oh Lord, I've been waiting for you
I'll pay any cost
Save me from being confused
Save me from being confused
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for…oh Lord
Don't let go
I've wanted this far too long
Mistakes become regrets
I've learned to love abuse
Please show me what I'm looking for"
I know.....awesome. I hope if not the song doesn't encourage someone that the words will. Be blessed.
image source: mattlewismusic.com
image source: mattlewismusic.com
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