She will be mine... and she will be loved...

Ahhh... just another lazy Sunday... NOT. Service was good today. We had a minor hiccup starting one of the songs, which I tried to handle as graciously as possible. Another learning experience: 

There are times in life when the unexpected happens. Whether it defeats us or develops us is our choice. You can either "curse God and die" or "seek the Lord and live".

"I place before you Life and Death, Blessing and Curse. CHOOSE LIFE!"

I went to the Leadership Summit at CCC (A.R. Bernard's church) last weekend; it was really good. They started playing a song, a hymn. All of a sudden my eyes started welling up and my arms were fully outstretched as I turned myself over completely to God, even if just for that moment. As I sang the lyrics of this hymn, each word was so real to me I could almost taste them.

Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days;
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my hands, and let them move
At the impulse of thy love.
Take my feet, and let them be
Swift and beautiful for thee.

Take my voice, and let me sing,
Always, only, for my King. (this is when I really lost it!)
Take my lips, and let them be
Filled with messages from thee.

Take my silver and my gold;
Not a mite would I withhold
Take my intellect, and use
Ev'ry pow'r as thou shalt choose.

Take my will, and make it thine;
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is thine own;
It shall be thy royal throne.

Take my love; my Lord, I pour
At thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for thee.

Going on holiday with my small group girls tomorrow. Will post pics when I return in a week.

Currently Listening Weezer (Green Album) By Weezer Island in the Sun see related

Wow... God is so good. I love, love, LOVE what he's doing in our church family through worship, prayer, and the word. I feel so honored to get to be a part of it. That God would hand-pick me to be an integral part of this amazing time at Bethlehem blows me away...

Currently Listening World Through Your Eyes By Reuben Morgan Gloria see related

It doesn't really feel like Summer... is anyone else going through this?

I think I know what it is... this is the first summer I'll be home for almost all of it... yes, that's exactly it. I'll be going away with my small group girls for a week, but that's about it... It's been 3 years since I've been in Europe... far too long. I'm planning a trip to London next Spring... it's like I HAVE to go at least every few years...

I am a travel addict... and Europe is my drug of choice.

"It might be a quarter life crisis... or just the stirring in my soul."

Currently Listening Room for Squares By John Mayer see related

Had our church block party today... it's been a very long day and I'm exhausted, but in a good way.   People came forward and made decisions for Christ... that's what I'm talking about! I feel so blessed to have been able to serve these people and then see them go up and accept Jesus...We all play our individual parts, some more visible than others, some go completely unseen by anyone but God... but we will ALL reap the harvest of those that come to the Lord through our collaborative efforts. Pretty cool...

I'm about to settle in with Mr. Darcy for the remainder of the evening... Part 2 tonight!

Currently Watching Pride and Prejudice (Special Edition) By Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle see related