we will remember
we will remember the works of thy hands
we will stop and give you praise
for great is your faithfulness

i need to start remembering then, and stop dwelling on the now
because the now
it's pretty dreary

You can have all this world
But give me Jesus

let's start here
i am such a hypocrite

"can you believe they just said that!"

The bible tells us not to use God's name in vain.

To me...well that's simple don't say “Oh my God!” when something crazy happens, and certainly not any of the other ones either. This is all well and good. I do not personally appreciate people invoking the name of God when they don’t really mean it, especially when it comes out more or less without any care.

just a habit

Today after thinking about it, it hit me. I use His name in vain all the time.

Almost daily.

I was praying, and after I finished with my “In Jesus’ name, Amen,” I realized I didn’t mean half of what I had just said. I mean, I meant it in my head, but I didn’t really mean it in my heart. When I pray, I am speaking to my Father. Not any father at that, but one that I do not deserve! I am thanking Him for what He has done, petitioning Him to bring healing into someone’s life. At least that’s what should be happening.

Instead, more often than I’d care to admit, the effect is something like, “Hey, Jesus, how’s it goin? Hey, I’m sorry for that stuff I did. I won’t do it again (but I probably will). Oh, and by the way, can you take care of this person for me?

Thanks, man! I’ll holla at you later.”

I don’t mean to sound blunt, but when I finish praying, that’s what I felt like the heart of my prayer was, even though it sounded more “spiritual”. Then to top it off, I added “In Jesus’ name” to the end.

then it hit me...

“How dare you use My Son’s name so flippantly?

His name is not just a name. It’s not just something we say. It has power. It has strength. It has victory. He said himself that if we ask anything *anything* in His name, He will do it.

I think there is much, much more to His name than we realize. It’s no wonder the Jews didn’t write out God’s name. They realized the power in it. Somehow I lost it, or maybe I never really had it
I want it back.

I don't understand how Jesus was silent as they mocked Him. As they drew blood from His flesh. I don't understand love. I don't understand.

because
this is beautiful

i know what you are thinking
"she is biased
it's 'cause it's red...that's the only reason that she cares"

well yes your very observant it IS red...but if it were any other color, it would STILL be beautiful.

this is quite the upgrade...mini to nano
this thing has real color screens.
(not fake mind you)
beat that


oh &:
Like a fine pair of jeans, Ipod nano colors may vary and change over time.

like a fine pair of jeans

so my ipod changes colors too

sometimes the only thing that can fix it is really loud music
really loud

& no one was home, so it was okay

someday i am going to learn that worrying never did a thing
& it's going to be to late
& that will be okay
i think

i was taught again.
once again.


Jesus blood never fails me!

and this secret, it will run
to the corners of the earth
where every women, every son
will carry high their chains undone
Hallelujah King forever, Friend and Saviour
Jesus' blood never fails me

I enjoy complaining. I don't know why. Maybe I think that complaining about a situation or event will make it better. I don't often consider suffering to be pure joy.
I don't think I know what suffering really is. In fact, when things are put in perspective, I believe that what I think is suffering is really very minor discomfort. "Consider your minor discomforts to be pure joy, brethren"


oh dear.