"Through
it all my eyes are on you"... God speaks to me through music and there
are so many songs that He uses to keep my eyes fixed on Him. I don't
have enough time to list all the songs that have spoken to me. However I
will
name a few of my favorites and I would love to know some of your
favorites too! I play music all day long. It is in the background when
my children are getting ready in the morning and when dealing with
grumpy attitudes or physical body parts not working like
I want them to, God uses the lyrics to keep me calm. One of my favorite
songs is "It is well with my soul. The original song was written by
Horatio Spafford and I encourage you to Google his name and read his
story. I have always loved the lyrics of this song
but they have taken on a special meaning in the past few years.
There are so many trials that we face in this life. This world is hard. We all have something that wants to bring us down. Satan tries to discourage us through so many circumstances, but God reminds me that the battle has already been won. That's why it is well with my soul. My circumstances don't determine my eternity. I am a child of God. So when things around me seem to be crumbling, I don't despair and lose hope. That does not mean I don't cry and get frustrated and call out to God. Sometimes I just can't make sense of it all. I don't know about you but I just don't have the words to say because I'm so frustrated. In desperation I just cry Jesus. I just cry out His name. In my desperation He reminds me that He is my peace and my comforter. "Whatever my lot it has taught me to say it is well, it is well with my soul."
My prayer for you is that you find an overwhelming
sense of peace that only Christ can give. Let Him be your joy, your
hope, your all in all.
"My grace is all you need. My
power works best in weakness. So now I am glad to best about my
weaknesses so that the power of Christ can work through me" 2
Corinthians 12:9
"For we know that when this
earthly tent we live in is taken down we will have a house in heaven an
eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands. " 2
Corinthians 5:1
Listen
to me descendants of Jacob all of you remain in Israel I have cared for
you since you were born yes I carried you before you were born I will
be your God throughout your lifetime until your hair is white with age. I
made
you and I will care for you I will carry you along and save you."
Isaiah 46:3-4
"But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the good news and fully carry out the ministry God has given you." 2 Timothy 4:5
No Longer Slaves -- Jonathan and Melissa Helser
Finally
dear brothers and sisters we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to
live in a way that pleases God as we have taught you. You live this way
already and we encourage you to
do so even more." 1 Thessalonians 4:1
"We
have this light shining in our hearts that we ourselves are like
fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear
that our great power is from God not from ourselves." 2 Corinthians 4:7
Kristene Dimarco/Bethel music "It Is Well With My Soul" is my absolute favorite too!! It just gives me chills and calms me every time I hear it!! Miss you, Haley!!
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Miss you too Ashley!
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