I forget that old cameras don’t always have to take formal pictures
I honestly think this is one of my favorite photo sets. This made me so happy.
(Source: nearmercury, via bonsoir-lune)
breathing deep.
irish proverbs.
the sound of laugh lines.
beauty in general.
beauty of colorado realness.
walks, in the light of the wee morning.
boarding, the long way.
soaring over the water.
spending an hour or two simply remembering ways i’ve been blessed.
thanks, God.
broken spirit, broken and contrite heart. those things God will not ever despise.
that brings me comfort, somehow.
so many times people (myself included) bring ‘offerings’ and ‘sacrifices’ to God that are not genuine (not that we can ever tell). songs, dancing, even words and actions.
but, all these things are as glass to Him. He sees straight through the phony, right to the very heart of the matter. He sees if we’re bringing it to Him or if we’re just putting on a show.
i’m glad, in a way. i know i’m fake sometimes (actually quite often). so, it reminds to not let show get in the way of true worship. it also makes me a little uncomfortable. i can’t get by with just going through the motions. it doesn’t work that way. You are not pleased.
i’m glad You’re not pleased. God, help me worship and live for You because i know You deserve all glory and honor and praise.
(psalm 51:17)
called.
‘qara’ is the Hebrew word for ‘called’. it means to be called loudly. trying to get someone’s attention.
fancy that, Jehovah Shammah is calling loudly to get my attention. maybe that’s why i don’t seem to be able to see Him in my life. i’m so focused on everything else. but, He’s calling my name loudly to remind me that He’s with me. no matter what. to remind me that all of the trivial things that steal my time and attention are just that, trivial.
Shammah, please help me focus on You when i face difficult things. and when i face times of pure joy.
(isaiah 43:1)
passing through the fire.
(i wrote this a while back, and just found it again today.)
not only are You saying that You’ll be with me now, but, Jehovah Shammah (the Lord is present), You’ll be with me anytime I face something difficult. thank You.
i think it’s ridiculous that i’m worrying so much about making friends and fitting in here. i don’t remember worrying this much when we moved to mn. i’m intimidated by college students. i’m not even sure that i know how in the heck to make friends.
please, Jehovah Shammah, give me patience. help me wait on You to bring the right person along.
‘even when you are stuck in a battle of emotions, i will be present. take a step back, you’ll see Me at work. take a deep breath and plunge forward. don’t be afraid to talk to people you don’t think you’d have anything in common with. you might be surprised. I can make friends out of the most unlikely people. just wait.’
‘don’t you remember? it took about two years before you even met moriah. don’t you think it might possibly take even longer before you meet a friend here? it’s also very possible that I’m trying to teach you something before I let you ‘click’ with someone here. be patient my dear, sweet, and terribly, amusing baby girl.’
‘just remember, things may seem like giant mountains to you now, but to Me..they’re only small mole hills. smaller than mole hills, in fact.’
‘it may seem like the end of this journey will never come and you’ll never fit in. but, it will. I want what’s best for you. and here’s something to ponder in your unique little brain..have I even called you to fit in? even if you are seeking to fit in among those who love Me. I never called you to fit in, friend. I’ve actually called you to be an alien in this world. be different. let your light (My Light) shine in the darkness.’
(isaiah 43:1-2 & 5)
build Your kingdom here (rend collective experience)
come set Your rule and reign
in our hearts again
increase in us we pray
unveil why we’re made
come set our hearts ablaze with hope
like wildfire in our very souls
Holy Spirit come invade us now
we are Your church
we need Your power
in us
we seek Your kingdom first
we hunger and we thirst
refuse to waste our lives
for You’re our joy and prize
to see the captive hearts released
the hurt; the sick; the poor at peace
we lay down our lives for Heaven’s cause
we are Your church
we pray revive
this earth
build Your kingdom here
let the darkness fear
show Your mighty hand
heal our streets and land
set Your church on fire
win this nation back
change the atmosphere
build Your kingdom here
we pray
unleash Your kingdom’s power
reaching the near and far
no force of hell can stop
Your beauty changing hearts
You made us for much more than this
awake the kingdom seed in us
fill us with the strength and love of Christ
we are Your church
we are the hope
on earth
