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Name: Stacey
Country: Canada
Birthday: 6/23/1985
Gender: Female
Interests: My passions in life: God, spending time w. family and friends, travelling the world, shopping - not necessarily spending, eating yummy food, and most recently - playing softball
Expertise: Being a good listener/advice-giver...so if you ever need any of the above, you know who to come to :)
Occupation: Student
Industry: Research
Message: message me
Website: visit my website
Member Since:
2/25/2005
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| IF THERE'S ONE THING
You called us first to love Your name, to worship You
To please Your heart, Our one desire Oh Lord
If there's one thing we are called to do
It's to love You, to adore You
We will bring our all and worship You
Bow before You, as we love You
Your honor Lord, Your name's renown
We long to see
So let the glory of Your name be praised
I will celebrate this love
Jesus You are everything to me
For what more, Lord, can I do?
I will give this heart, this life to You
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The words are so simple. What you call and ask me to do is so simple. Yet why do I struggle? Is it because of my pride? Or my own stubborness to give everything up to you - to let you take full control my life? Or is it my own lack of trust and faith in you that I find the need to take things into my own hands? Lord, help me to devote myself, my life, my all, to you. | | |
| Sometimes a big shock and an unexpected turn of events is required to bring you back to reality...
I found out this morning that my great uncle passed away two nights ago. I still can't quite believe it when i think about what's happened because he was so full of energy and life the last time i saw him. He had good health, ate healthier than the average person as he and his wife were super health-conscious, exercised, didn't smoke, etc etc...so i ask myself...how is it that he unexpectedly had a heart attack? He underwent heart bypass surgery and was then placed in an induced coma so that his body could recover before he awoke. Sunday morning he came out of his coma and was conscious of his surroundings...things were looking well and he was even going to be transferred out of ICU the next day. However, that night, he had another heart attack and wasn't able to survive...
So many people (I myself included) do things that will supposedly lead to and encourage a healthier and longer life - whether that be eating a balanced diet, exercising, getting the daily recommended intake of vitamins and minerals, not doing drugs, etc. I'm not saying that these things won't increase your chances of a long, healthy life and that you shouldn't strive for these goals, but my great uncle's situation has made me realize that no matter how much you try to control and shape the way your life is going to be, ultimately God is that one who is in and has control. He has the power take away anyone's life in an instant and to live your life as if it was your own is ignorant and a lack of acknowledgement and belief in God's Sovereignty. Every day on this earth is a blessing from God as it's another day I can glorify him and to carry out his command of making disciples of all nations.
My great uncle wasn't a Christian and it makes me sad to know that i'll never see him again...my dad was in the the process of arranging for a pastor to visit him, but time ran out so quickly. This was such a big reminder of the need and urgency to spread his word to the ends of the earth - to everyone you care about and to everyone you cross paths with. There is no time to wait. Life is so precious and fragile. Don't wait until someone is on their death bed to share the word with them - because you really really don't know how much time is left. Don't miss out on your opportunities to share because one day it may be too late..
I pray with all my heart that God will use this opportunity for my family to be a witness, to reach out to my other relatives, to show them his unfailing love, and to show them that there is life after death if they believe. This is my desire, Lord. | | |
| Pictures available if you're interested:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115288451
Check out the other "newly posted" albums too...haha...they go way back to June. Finally had time to upload them...sorry to the Girls for making you wait so long =/
Currently at Peace - I'm doing everything I wanted to do/accomplish this break
"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ - to the Glory and Praise of God." [Philippians 1:9-11]
So thankful to God for His patience, understanding, and forgiveness. For revealing to me how I was burdened due to my lack of faith. Thank you for lifting that off of my shoulders and for welcoming me back with open arms.
Also thankful for my family and friends who love me. I am so blessed.
Looking forward to the coming year - more specifically how God will continue to refine and mold me and how He will use me for His glory. | | |
| This song means a lot to me - especially at this moment in time
Starfield - Can I Stay Here Forever
Through forgotten convictions
Misplaced affections
I'm losing the sound of Your voice
I've been chasing after emptiness
Trying to tidy up this mess
I swear I've been down this road before
I want to get back to where it all began
When I would long for only You
Like a child I'll take You at Your word
As these mountains of doubt, they fade away
I'm longing to trust and love You more
So for me this is beautiful
A brand new thought, and a brand new world
Can I stay here forever here with You?
I've lost sight of what first drew me
To the love that pursued me
The joy that inspired my song
The friendship that was all I knew
The arms that I would fall into
Seem miles and years from where I am today
I got to get back to where it all began
When I would wait for only You
Can I stay here forever
Here with you?
Surrounded by Your mercy
Clothed in Your truth
Always, I'll stay
Always here with You
Can I be here forever
Here with You?
Can I know what it's like
To deeply love You?
Always, Lord, let me stay
Always, here with You
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Sorry i haven't been updating...it's been a crazy busy summer. A real update coming soon (hopefully). Thanks for those who left comments though - i haven't forgotten you =) | | |
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