Theme Song Thursday

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Theme Song not Thursday

   Let's just say that our undependable internet service and my ever-changing responsibilities prevented me from posting on Thursday, ok?  No matter - enjoy!

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Planting a Faith Seed

  It's a small seed, but it's mine.

  Today's lesson so far is:  take time to understand; pray (listen), think deeply and talk out loud to myself about it before talking to someone else in any format, written or spoken.

  Some lessons recent:

• say "yes" to God.  All of your "yes"es add up to steps on your journey.
• listen and believe
• my negative feelings are often misguided

    What lessons, insights are blooming inside of you today?

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Theme Song Thursday

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Theme Song Thursday

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Wacky Wednesday

When "wacky" means something that feels comfortable and normal, then today is that day.  For the first time in many weeks, I sat and ate breakfast in a relaxed state.  I let my mind wander over the day and linger on ideas of how to get the most out of the day.  Next I remembered the days of yore when I had complained to God about. . .well. . .how routine my life was.  He did hear and respond to my prayer, and this summer has been anything but routine.  More than a few times this summer I have pined for some of those "routine" days, strung together in a glorious necklace of comfort. 

I also remembered the prayers requesting that I learn to keep company with Him throughout my day, for Holy Spirit to teach me this.  The instruction continues, but I can look behind and see the learning.  And I am thankful and am forever changed. 

What's wacky about your Wednesday?

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Choose Presence

Pray continually. —1 Thessalonians 5:17

Up to this time you have not asked a [single] thing in My Name [as presenting all that I am]; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy (gladness, delight) may be full and complete. —John 16:24 amp

In my weakness, You are strong. You are my strength.  I realize my need for you more when things are hard, sad, scary.  No amount of me can help me in those times. Thank you for Your Presence that brings righteousness, peace and joy.  I cannot fix or change this painful situation.  Only You can make it happen.  May the meditations of my heart be pleasing to You, and therefore true.  There is always hope, always redemption and restoration available.  I trust You.  Help me to learn to trust again.  I/we need Your wisdom to guide us in how to walk, so that my joy may be full and complete.

I choose to focus on You so that my emptiness will be filled with Your Presence and not my problems.  Thank-you that You are always with me.  I will continue to ask and to hope-- continually expect good in every area of my life.  This is in Your hands, God.
       


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Theme Song Thursday

You hide, I want to find you
Go, and I will follow you
I want to be where you are
As You move, I’m right beside you, love
Oh, I’m running after you
I want to be where You are

Chorus:
I’m Chasing You, I’m so in love
Captivated, I just can’t get enough
I’ll spend my days, Running after Your heart

Your heart, Your heart, Whoa
I’m Chasing You, with all my love
Captivated, I just cant get enough
I’ll spend my days, Running after Your heart
Your heart, Your heart, Whoa

Verse 2:
Heart, You’ve won me heart and soul
And where You lead I’ll go
I want to be where You are
From the moment I rise to the moment I sleep
My affection is for you, and even as I dream
I want to know you, I’m after Your heart

Bridge:
This life, this love, was always meant to be
A wild, crazy adventure discovering
The thrill, the rush, the more of You I see
The more it leaves me wanting
You’re everything
You’re everything

Written by Jenn Johnson, Gabriel Wilson,
Ian McIntosh, Daniel MacKenzie
© 2013 Bethel Music Publishing (ASCAP)
/Jesus Culture Music (ASCAP).
All Rights Reserved, Used by Permission

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Theme Song Thursday

{until recently, snowbound and without internet service}

There's nothing worth more
That could ever come close
Nothing can compare
You're our living Hope
Your presence Lord

I've tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of love
When my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone
Your presence Lord

Chorus:
Holy Spirit You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory God is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your presence Lord.

Bridge:
Let us become more aware of Your presence
Let us experience the glory of Your goodness

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What I Need

  Kris Vallotton said something to the effect that my body, my soul and my spirit have needs.  At church, they tell me all the time about what my spirit needs.  I regularly make time for my body's and my spirit's needs, but I fall short when it comes to my soul. . .

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Theme Song Thursday

You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now

So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
[x6]

I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine 


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