Commit and Rest

It's late, almost two in the morning. But I can't go to sleep without focusing on an idea that's been in my head all day and night. I've been reading in Galatians and that has been a very good thing!

The sky is black. The world is asleep and dreaming. But the day is coming....

The stillness of the dawn will be replaced by the by the busy pace of the human race. The refuge of the early morning will be invaded by decisions to be made and deadlines to be met.

In those hours I will be exposed to the day's demands. It is now that I must make a choice. Because of Calvary, because of His price, I'm free to choose. And so I do.

I Choose Love...

No occasion in life justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and the people that He puts in my path.

I Choose Joy...

I will keep God's joy in my heart. God is bigger than circumstance. I will refuse the temptation of being cynical...I will refuse to see people as anything less than human being, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as less than an opportunity to see God.

I Choose Peace...

I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.

I Choose Patience...

I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I'll invite him to do so. Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for the moment to pray. Instead of clinching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage.

I Choose Kindness...

"I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone. Kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind to the unkind, for such is how God has treated me."

I Choose Goodness...

I will go without anything I need before I receive it dishonestly. I will before I boast in anything but Christ. For He is the only thing that's good in me. I will confess before I accuse. I will choose goodness.

I Choose Faithfulness...

Today I will keep my promises. Those that trust me will not regret their trust. My friends will not question my word. My parents, siblings and friends won't question my love. I will meet the needs of those that need me.

I Choose Gentleness...

Nothing is won by force, not permanently anyways. I choose to be gentle. "If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself."

I Choose Self-Control...

I am a spiritual being...everything is spiritual.
"After this body is dead, my spirit will soar. I refuse to let what will rot, rule the eternal. I choose self-control. I will be drunk only by joy. I will be impassioned only by my faith. I will be influenced only by God. I will be taught only by Christ." I choose self-control.


The Fruits of the Spirit. To these I commit my day. If I succeed I will give thanks. If I fail, I will seek His grace. And now, as at the end of this day...I will place my head on my pillow and rest. In God alone.

Audience Of One

...let it find within me, a heart that beats to praise You!

Stand to Fall

I've been sitting in the chapel for the last hour. Trying to find the words for a tune that's been in my heart all day. They came, I listened and now I can haunt this church with my singing :) lstm. I think I'm going to title it: Stand to Fall



I've spent my whole life searching, for what...I don't really know.
I've spent my whole life striving, to be the kind of man who would go.
Yes, I've spent plenty years believing, that I could never follow Your call.
No, I can't believe I was so foolish, it's time to stand...which means it's time to fall....

And I fall, to my knees, it's the only place that I want to be!
And I fall, upon this ground, God I sense Your Spirit...it's all around!

'Cause in weakness, You are my strength! In my shame, You're my victory!
And In my sin, I know I'm redeemed! In my pain, you've caused me to sing!

And I fall, to my knees, it's the only place that I want to be!
And I fall, upon this ground, God I sense Your Spirit...it's all around!

'Cause in weakness, You are my strength! In my shame, You're my victory!
And In my sin, I know I'm redeemed! In my pain, you've caused me to sing!

I've given most of my heart, for the things of this earth.
I've given most of my heart, so I could fill up my hurts.
Yes, I've spent plenty years believing, that I could never follow Your call.
No, I can't believe i was so foolish, it's time to stand...which means it's time to fall....

And I fall, to my knees, it's the only place that I want to be!
And I fall, upon this ground, God I sense Your Spirit...it's all around!

'Cause in weakness, You are my strength! In my shame, You're my victory!
And In my sin, I know I'm redeemed! In my pain, you've caused me to sing!

And I fall, to my knees, it's the only place that I want to be!
And I fall, upon this ground, God I sense Your Spirit...it's all around!

'Cause in weakness, You are my strength! In my shame, You're my victory!
And In my sin, I know I'm redeemed! In my pain, you've caused me to sing!

I've been offered a choice, to respond to His love.
I've been totally washed, yes cleansed by His blood.
Yes, I've spent plenty of years believing, but now Lord I'll respond to your call!
No, I won't deny that I was so foolish, but I'll take my stand! Lord, I'll take my fall!

And I fall, to my knees, it's the only place that I want to be!
And I fall, upon this ground, God I sense Your Spirit...it's all around!

'Cause in weakness, You are my strength! In my shame, You're my victory!
And In my sin, I know I'm redeemed! In my pain, you've caused me to sing!

And I fall, to my knees, it's the only place that I want to be!
And I fall, upon this ground, God I sense Your Spirit...it's all around!

'Cause in weakness, You are my strength! In my shame, You're my victory!
And In my sin, I know I'm redeemed! In my pain, you've caused me to sing!

Jesus I fall, to my knees, You're the only one that I'll ever need!
Jesus I fall, upon this ground, I need Your Spirit...Lord Your mercy abounds....

:)

Father, how I love you. I've spent two-thirds of my life ignoring and rejecting you. I've spent the remainder hurting you...time and time again. I've sinned every day of my life.

And how do you repay me?

With a Grace beyond my imagination. With forgiveness that just isn't fair. With love that I rejected and don't deserve. I'm so unworthy...so well, messed up.

And yet, I've been given everything! There are no blessings I deserve, yet I am blessed beyond all I could imagine.

If ever someone deserved all the Love, Praise, Faith, Hope, Trust, Laughter, Dedication, Determination, Will-Power, Knowledge, Skills, Talents, Time, and Everything else that's within this body...this Spirit...it's You Lord. It's only You!


I just saw the movie, What If?, with my mom! It's incredible. And honestly, Camp Rock two kind of made me laugh too... (My sisters made me watch...but I suppose I'm glad they did ;) lstm. God is so good! ~ Understatement of the Century.

To God Alone

Follow the link, apparently it prefers running directly from Youtube. But it's worth it!

Such a Beautiful picture of how God works....