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| Direction So--I really like doing music posts, probably because of the great influence of uplifting Christian music in my life and hey -- I just really enjoy music! yeah...so here is yet another inspirational ::thoughts and direction:: type song that has meant a lot to me. It is written by the amazing Ginny Owens --take a little time and read her story and THIS ROAD.  "Despite her degree in music education from Belmont University, Ginny was frustrated to learn that most schools aren't interested in a blind music instructor. Surely this was all a part of God's plan for her, since she then shifted her focus to songwriting. Fueled by the confusion, doubts, and struggles in seeking God's will, Ginny's thoughtful and honest songwriting attracted the attention of just about every Christian record label in Nashville. She eventually settled on the Rocketown label and in 1999 released her debut, Without Condition, which earned her three number-one hits and a 2000 Dove Award for best new artist. And the rest, as they say, is history — with the long-awaited follow-up to her breakthrough album appropriately titled Something More." (christianmusictoday.com)
One of my favorite songs that she wrote is called THIS ROAD...It has impacted me in such a fantastic way, so I want to share it with you:) This Road A million miles away from anything familiar
a thousand places that I'd rather be
so I choke back the tears and try to find the bright side
though I find it hard to see though all my suffering
in my heart I know your plan is so much bigger
but this small part is all that I can see
and I believe you haven't left me here to wander
still I can't help but ponder where you're leading me
(chorus)
and I ask why this road
why this way
and this load
tell me how far must I go
till I see ...till I know
why this road
A million miles away from anything familiar
what was it like to be so far from home
though you came in love
the world misunderstood you
there must have been some days when you felt so alone
but you endured, because their was joy before you
joy that came because you sacrificed
Since you gave yourself just to spend forever with me
surely I can trust you'll lead me through my darkest times
when I ask why....(chorus)
From here I can't see
why you'd choose this path for me
but I don't have to understand to believe
that you know why, this road
why this way
and this load
you know how far I must go
tile I see
till I know
why this road Grace and Peace to you and ~thanks for reading~ | | |
| thoughtsThis song has really been on my mind lately! Days Ever had a day
When you're on such a spiritual high
When you're feeling strong cause you've got all of heaven on your side
Ever had a day
When your confidence is high
And you feel like nothing can make you fall or even compromise
But what about those days
When you're not feeling so strong
And you cry ‘cause you don't know what to do feeling like you're all alone
What about those times when
When so much is on your mind
And everything you've tried to forget
You just can't seem to leave behind
Don't you wish that every day was an easy day
And there was nothing that you couldn't do
But if every day was an easy day
You'd never be able to say that Jesus brought you through
Ever had a day
When tomorrow didn't count
And you were caught in the moment
On cloud nine without a doubt
Ever had a day
When you knew yesterday was gone
And there was nothing that even mattered 'cause you already knew you won
But what about those days
When you just don't understand
And just when you're getting up it seems you're falling down again
What about those times
When it's not so easy to believe
When doubt causes you to only go by what you see
Don't you wish that every day was an easy day
And there was nothing that you couldn't do
But if every day was an easy day
You'd never be able to say that Jesus brought you through ~Ayiesha Woods This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ``` For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 For everyone going through struggles and decisions...Jesus will bring us through , I'm in the same boat Thanks for reading:) ~Andrea | | |
| Doing pretty good recently...only 1 more final to go:) I am sooo excited about that! I finished up Christmas shopping today, so I can't wait to have everyone open their presents! YAY! This December has been superly crazy, but look--hope is in sight:) The day after Christmas we are leaving for Colorado! Another super grand thing. I have never been before! We are stopping by KS on the way to meet up with some friends and fam, so that is :) I hope everyone's break is off to a great start! What are your plans?? | | |
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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
By Howard Keel, Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Rall, Marc Platt, Matt Mattox, Jacques d'Amboise, Jane Powell, Julie Newmar, Nancy Kilgas, Betty Carr, Virginia Gibson, Ruta Lee, Norma Doggett, Ian Wolfe, Howard Petrie, Earl Barton, Dante DiPaolo, Kelly Brown, Matt Moore
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Hey EVERYONE:) Guess what?? Thanksgiving is soooo soon! WE are going to Illinois to visit family and such. I LOVE it so much, such an amazing time! I am so thankful for what God has given me:) Only 2 more days of school, but I have a lot of tests on those 2 little days. Mostly because I won't even be there on Monday... I will be trying out for JBU's music program! Starting Sunday afternoon I'll be over there and hanging out at John Brown. Please pray that the tryouts will go well, and that God will just lead me clearly through everything! Today I made a pumpkin roll, and sugar cookies with my mom after we groomed horses and played a duet with Miss Bonnie. I am pretty tired...I must admit! Oh, and I also did some babysitting and football watching (and radio listening --GO HOGS!--) as well-- and we had a grand ol time! Today I listened to some RADIO WORLDVIEW! It makes me full of JOY:) I can't wait to go back to camp and all! Please be praying about this summer and camp! http://www.worldview.org/podcast/ Love to all! I hope your Thanksgiving break is truly a blessed one! <><
~Andrea | | |
| Thinking and PrayingSo...I have been wondering about college and my future a lot lately. I guess that is what Seniors normally do, but I have so many ideas and things I want to do!! I have been praying a lot, and I know that God will show me what He wants me to do--but for now I really want to have everything settled and progressing faster. I am thinking of what I wouldn't get tired of and that makes me think of Music...and then I think of stability and I think, well maybe a vocation of some sort. But mostly I want to be a missionary and that means, however I can best serve--with whatever major I end up studying I can use on the mission field. So maybe I need to take one of those interest profiles and find a major that would best suit all of my favorite things-there are just so many things out there! Prayers are appreciated:) ~Andrea | | |
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