carry the cross and a song where i don't belong: 11.2008

24 November 2008

so much to be thankful for!

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS (Instead of Sheep)
(Irving Berlin) from the 1954 movie "White Christmas".
When I'm worried and I can't sleep/ I count my blessings instead of sheep/ And I fall asleep counting my blessings /
When my bankroll is getting small/ I think of when I had none at all/ And I fall asleep counting my blessings/
I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads/ And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds/
If you're worried and you can't sleep/ Just count your blessings instead of sheep/ And you'll fall asleep counting your blessings /
I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads/ And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds/ If you're worried and you can't sleep/ Just count your blessings instead of sheep/ And you'll fall asleep counting your blessings/

with much going on, it is very easy to get caught up in the despair of every situation. i wish i would sing this song to myself so much more, and be thankful for all that i have.. becasue the Lord has given me alot. so here is my list.. not in any real particular order.
1. for the Lord's mercy and love on a pitiful person like me:)
2. for Christ-believeing parents who support me even when i screw up (and i do that alot!)and pray for me.
3. for a sister who loves Jesus and is my best friend .
4. for friends who seek to be like Christ
5. for ht health of myslef and my family(that is alot right there!)
6. for a working car
7. for a job that i actually enjoy
8. for good grades
9. a beautiful home that God built :)
10.for living so close to the ocean AND the bay.
well you get the general idea. God is great!
what are you thankful for?

songs

the title of my blog is by the great band switchfoot, and if you know me, you know they are my favorite band for many reasons, but mostly becasue hte lyrics always seem to suit where i am. this is an old song from the learning to breathe album, which i rediscovered on our trip to colorado. i've had and still have alot of questions to god about where to go with my life and what is going on (!?!?!?!) but listening to this song reminds me of who i am , and underserving person, who God has given me new life through His grace and mercy. it humbles me when i think i deserve something... i most certainly derserve one thing, death, but Praise be to the Lord who gives us this amazing grace! so check out the song.. here are the lyrics. sorry idon't know how to upload music players and the like to my blog. i'm sure itunes has it!!

"Economy Of Mercy"
There's just two ways to lose yourself in this life/And neither way is safe/
In my dreams I see visions of the future/But today we have today/
And where will I find You?/
In the economy of mercy/I am a poor and begging man/In the currency of Grace/ Is where my song begins/In the colors of Your goodness/In the scars that mark your skin/In the currency of Grace/Is where my song begins/
These carbon shells/These fragile dusty frames/House canvases of souls/We are bruised and broken masterpieces/But we did not paint ourselves/
And where will I find You?/
Where was I when the world was made?/Where was I?/I'm lost without You here/Yes, I'm lost without You near me/I'm lost without You here/
You knew my name when the world was made

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sarah's wedding

tests

so i took the big praxis!! it was intimidating.. not going to lie. i got this big fat book from claire to help prepare me for this life altering test... and no lie.. it was no different then the SAT. but i'm still very glad that i studied since i STINK in math. like i'm horrible! but i did okay! so thanks for thsoe of you who prayed for me. i'm still waiting to hear about the writing and essay part. fingers are crossed!