Don't Get Me Wrong

So you think I'm something special,

like I know a thing or two;

like my eyes don't ever wander,

like my aim is always true.

So you think I'm not a dirty rotten scoundrel through and through?

Listen, I've got news for you.

So you think that you're the only one to cry yourself to sleep?

That you're the only one who's scared they'll all forget you when you leave?

So you think that you're the only one whose heart is black and blue?

Listen, I've got news for you, for you.

I might as well just tell you that it's true, it's true:

Listen, I've got news for you.

So you think you don't need anyone to love you?

So you think you don't need anyone to love? But you do.

So you say there is no hope.

Maybe God is dead and gone.

So you think that he can't break a heart that's harder than a stone.

So you feel so wrecked and dirty he could never make you new.

Man, have I got news for you, for you.

I'm so compelled to tell you that it's true, so true:

Listen, I've got news for you.

I tell you I've got news for you.


I've got good news for you.

Vienna Austria !

so much beauty where that came from

people,people everywhere and big magnificent buildings

best of people watching

Rainy, busy streets

My friend Timi and I

Where are you?

 Do you ever go through dry times with the Lord? 

Its not like you don't know He's there.

You can even hear Him breathing in the darkness.

But because of distractions and lack of prioritizing 

you kind of pretend He's not there. 

Then you're ashamed to talk to Him knowing

your hearts in the wrong place. 

And the darkness becomes your escape. 

Well, lately His voice has broken the silence

by simply asking me "Where are you?"

...And I feel like that one sheep.

I'm ashamed because I knew better.
Ashamed because I'd been there before
and didn't learn well enough.
But encouraged to find Him here waiting for me.
Encouraged to hear the love in His voice.

Whatever it takes
To keep me tender toward You
Whatever it takes, Lord
I beg You to do
Whatever You must lead me through
Whatever it takes, Lord ... do

And He replied, "...I am the Lord, I change not... Return unto me and I will return unto you...Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in His wings." [verses from Malachi 3 & 4]

Love and Trust

"The best way to find out if you can trust somebody, is to trust them." Ernest Hemingway

“To love at all is to be vulnerable..."  C.S Lewis

I'm a bit perplexed by these quotes, to be honest. 

They're simple yet complex if you think too hard about them.

I'm not even sure if the first one is true, though I tend to think so.

I have some wonderful friendships. But each day I live, I realize more the risk in trusting another person. I blame it mostly on getting to know myself better, though I've had some bummer "friendships" that have helped me realize the risks.

But can we...

...live our lives like rolled up rugs, just so no one will walk on us?

...live with out loving and trusting people?

...love without trusting? 

How can we...

...trust when no person is ultimately trustworthy? and how much?

... live and love... and lose but be grateful that at least we had?

... love when we don't trust?

I know the answer lies somewhere in trusting my Father and channeling His love-- and expecting no benefits in return. But when it comes right down to what that looks like and how I use discernment in my relationships in this world, sometimes I'm at a loss.

I could be coming at this all wrong. The comment section is a free place to share your thoughts. Hint, hint. 

Surprise!

 

This babe's 24 today.

Her last birthday as an unmarried woman.

Happy Birthday, Jolynn!

Can't wait to see you!

Today

My window is open
The sun is shining ( ! ! )

I...
woke up late
cleaned house
lit candles
sat day dreaming

Now I'm ...

Listening to my playlist of favorites on Grooveshark.com
Studying for tomorrow Matthew 6 : 25-34 Seek ye first the kingdom of God

Later, I will...

Meet up with a friend
Get out and enjoy the sunshine ( ! ! )
Shop for Mexican Food ingredients
Buy yarn for my next crochet project
Relax and maybe watch a movie with a friend

What does your Saturday look like?

Nothing Shall Offend

"Great peace have they which love thy law and nothing shall offend them"
(Psalm 119:165)

I've been think about that verse a lot. Maybe this goes without being said, but Christ was such a good example of this. Sometimes I get offended easy.

I've also been thinking about how hard Satan has to try to upset me or take away my joy, when I know that I know that I'm in the center of God's will. Its this unshakable confidence. Peace that passes all understanding. Circumstances just can't seem to touch it. Its the safest place to be. But I'm not always there. Why?